Clearaudio Ovation User manual

Ovation

Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronicGmbH

Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. +49(0) 1805/059595 FAX +49(0) 09131/51683

www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de info@clearaudio.de /clearaudio copyright 2013

User manual

Made in Germany

Version-1.3_18-03-13_E

Ovation

User manual

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Dear clearaudio-customer,

You have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the

Ovation

, a world class product of clearaudio

electronic GmbH.

Congratulations on your purchase!

With the

Ovation

turntable, clearaudio made use of the OSC (Optical-Speed-Control) technology

found in the Innovation turntables series by implanting it into a precision milled Panzerholz (bullet

proof wood) chassis. This chassis is combined with an anti –resonance mat that is capable of

absorbing a huge amount of energy. This is due to the use of more than 100,000 small stainless

steel balls which absorb unwanted resonance.

Thus, the turntable combines the latest technology and innovation in a classic design, at a perfect

price/performance ratio.

Please read this user manual carefully so that you can enjoy all the advantages of your

Ovation

-turntable. All information given will help to generate the best performance and avoid any

possible damages.

We hope you will enjoy your new clearaudio

Ovation

-turntable.

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Please read the warnings before connecting your

Ovation

-turntable to the mains supply.

CE-MARKING

The clearaudio

Ovation

meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance

(EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

Recording und reproduction of any sound-material may require the consent of the creator.

Please acknowledge the information given in the

-Copyright Act 1956,

-Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958,

-Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1072,

-any more recent legal regulations.

WARNINGS

Don’t expose your turntable to rain or humidity.

Don’t handle the mains leads with wet hands.

Don’t place or insert anything into the equipment or through ventilation holes.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.

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User manual 1 –14

Contents

1. Packaging overview 4

2. Set-up and operation 5

3. Service 11

4. Special directions 12

5. Technical data 13

Warranty information 14

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1. Packaging overview

The clearaudio

Ovation

-turntable is delivered in specially designed custom packaging.

Please check the contents according to the following list before you set up your new

clearaudio

Ovation

-turntable.

1. Layer (top):

Top of bearing, belt,

fittings and accessories

(Quality and warranty card,

bearing oil)

If ordered as set:

tonearm and/or pickup

2. Layer (middle):

Turntable - chassis

3. Layer (bottom):

Platter, aluminium sub-platter

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please double check the tightness of all bolts and armboard mounting

hardware, as temperature fluctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become

loose.

2. Set-up and operation

The

Ovation

-turntable consists of several components, as described in No 1 (Packing overview).

The set up is easy, as some of the components are pre-assembled at the factory.

Please make use of the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted fingerprints

(e.g on the platter).

Please follow the instructions step by step:

The

Ovation

requires a space of at least 16.54 inch x 13.78 inch for positioning.

13,78 inch / 350 mm

16,54 inch

/ 420 mm

Pic. 1: Setting up space

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2.1

Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable surface.

2.2

Please remove the protective seal from the bearing shaft and place two drops of the synthetic

bearing oil on the ceramic bearing shaft. Slip the bearing top onto the bearing shaft of the

turntable.

Pic. 2:

Ovation

chassis

Pic. 3: Bearing oil

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2.3

Now you can set the bearing upper part carefully onto the bearing.

To avoid damages make sure you slide the bearing upper part slowly and carefully on the polished

ceramic shaft.

2.4

Now you can set the sub-platter carefully onto the bearing.

First remove the security mat on the backside of the sub-platter

(security tape for OSC - graduated collar (Optical Speed Control)).

To avoid any damage, make sure you slide the sub-platter slowly and carefully onto the bearing.

After that, take the included belt and place it around the motor and the sub-platter. At this point the

sub-platter will be higher than the pulley. This is normal, as the CMB requires the weight of the

platter to fully engage it.

Pic. 4: Fitting the bearing upper part

Pic. 5: Setting the sub-platter

Pic. 5.1: Moving the belt

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Please note:

The marks (dots) on the sub-platter and the top of the bearing have been carefully measured.

Please make sure they align exactly as shown in picture below:

2.5

Now you can set the platter carefully onto the bearing. To avoid damage, make sure you slide the

platter slowly and cautiously on the sub-platter/ bearing assembly. Hold the platter securely, so the

platter does not slip or fall on your turntable.

Pic. 6: Congruence of sub-platter and bearing markings

Pic. 7: Setting the platter onto the bearing

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2.6

Please check with the bubble level gauge, if your

Ovation

turntable is in a level

position.

You can adjust each of the turntable’s feet to get the turntable level.

Only if the turntable is in a level position will you get the best results with your

turntable.

Adjust the height be turning the threaded spike feet. When the table is

properly level, lock the feet in place with the nut (see below).

2.7

For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective

manufacturer.

Now you can connect the

Ovation

turntable with the main supply.

Pic. 8.1: Adjustment of the height

Pic. 8: Adjustment of the height

Pic. 9: Connection to the main supply

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2.8

Speed fine adjustment

The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory. Because of handling or because of soiling of

the sensor or the sensor ring, some small speed deviations can occur.

Please check the speed before using the turntable for the first time.

For the correct adjustment of the speed, please put the recommended clearaudio Stroboscope

Testrecord on the platter. Follow the instructions of the Stroboscope Testrecord user manual. To

check the speed with highest accuracy please use the clearaudio Speed Light (AC039)

On the backside (close to the power supply input) of your turntable there are three setting

trimmers:

- right trimmer = setting 33 1/3 rpm

(near power supply jack)

- middle trimmer = setting 45 rpm

- left trimmer = setting 78 rpm

If you would like to adjust the 33 1/3 speed, take the aluminium screw driver (see accessories) and

turn the right trimmer until you have reached the right speed according to the Stroboscope

Testrecord (see user manual “Stroboscope Testrecord”).

-Turning the trimmer counter clockwise = reduces the turntable speed

-Turning the trimmer clockwise = increases the turntable speed

Please proceed with the speed adjustment for 45 rpm and 78 rpm in the same way!

Pic. 10: Speed fine adjustment

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