Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulation’s and thank you for choosing the Clearaudio
Innovation Basic
turntable, a world
class turntable, handmade in Germany.
Resonance minimizing chassis sandwich construction in combination with the innovative motor unit
(low noise level and high turning moments), guarantees total isolation of resonances from the
turntable chassis, providing the best music reproduction and authentic High End imaging. A high
precision, maintenance free sinter bronze bearing is completing the analogue pleasure.
The Clearaudio patented CMB-Bearing-T echnology, an inverted bearing with jewelled and polished
ceramic bearing shaft and a bronzed liner, provides frictionless analog enjoyment.
Please read this instruction manual carefully, to avoid any damages or loss of warranty.
This manual will help you for an easy setup and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long time.
We wish you a lot of musical enjoyments with your new Clearaudio
Innovation Basic
turntable.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.
WARNINGS
Don’t expose your turntable to rain or humidity.
Don’t handle the mains leads with wet hands.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
CE-MARKING
The Clearaudio
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING
Your Clearaudio product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements
that exist in your area. This product can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC (50 Hz and 60 Hz).
COPYRIGHT
Recording und reproduction of any sound-material may require the consent of the creator. Please acknowledge the information given in the
turntable is easy as the turntable chassis is pre-assembled and
has been tested at the factory.
Please use the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted ngerprints (platter).
The
Innovation Basic
turntable requires a space for setup of at least 18.90 inch x 19.29 inch.
19.29 inch / 490 mm
Pic. 3: Required setup space
18.90 inch /
480 mm
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To setup the
Innovation Basic
turntable stick to the following steps:
1.)
In the accessory bag on the top level of the packaging (See Pic 4) Page 5) you will nd 3 Flat Pads.
Place them on the prospective location of the
Innovation Basic
turntable.
2.)
Now you can remove the entire top level out of the carton. Take the
Innovation Basic
body (with
included lower bearing part) from the lower packaging level and put them with the preassampled
feet (spikes) on the already placed Flat Pads.
Pic. 4:
Innovation Basic
with tonearmbase
3.)
It may be possible that you have to ground the turntable to avoid hum problems.
Plug the supplied grounding cable into the lateral hole of the xing bolt of the bearing and connect
the other end to your amplier.
Pic. 5: Grounding of the
Innovation Basic
4.)
Remove the cap from the ceramic shaft of the bearing and pt 1-2 drop of the supplied synthetic
bearing oil on the caramic shaft (Art. No. AC068, also available through www.analogshop.de).
In the next step remove the lamination of the sensor, mounted on the turntable chassis (picture 7:
red frame).
Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches.
Pic. 7: Removing the lamination
6.)
6.1)
Take the platter with both hands (with white gloves) carefully out of the packing.
Please pay attention that the integrated bearing does not fall out of the platter!
The at side of the platter should face to the chassis and the side with the cut-out (for the record)
should face up.
6.2)
In the next step remove the lamination of the sensor on the bottom side of the platter.
Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches.
6.3)
To avoid any damages on your bearing, the platter should have room temperature bef ore the setup
begin (approx. 20 ° Celsius).
With both hands you can place the platter carefully onto the bearing.
Through a lightly (!!) up and down movement the platter will slip onto the bearing upper part
(picture 8).
Avoid major side forces to prevent any damages
to the ceramic bearing!
Make sure with gentle pressure that the platter is
applying on the complete surface of the bearing.
Pic. 8: Setup of the platter
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7.)
T o install the tonearm and / or to mount and adjust a cartridge, please follow the user manual of the
manufacturer.
8.)
The following nal adjustment is very important:
Please ensure that your turntable rack is in a levelled position.
Please check with the delivered level gauge, if your
Innovation Basic
turntable is in a levelled posi-
tion. You can adjust each of the turntables feet to get the turntable levelled (Pic. 9).
To adjust the height, rst turn the middle part of the feet (Pic. 10 a; green arrow), then you can
twist the end part (Pic. 10 b, red frame) to the desired height.
After the adjustment, please make sure, to turn the middle part again to x the selected position.
Pic. 9: Alignment of the turntable
Pic. 10 a: Middle part
Only if the turntable is in a levelled position you will get the best results with your
Pic. 10 b: End part
Innovation Basic
turntable.
9.)
Please connect the plug of the power supply with the linkage of the turntable.
After that connect the power supply with the electric power supply.
10.)
Place the at belt around the platter and around
the motor pulley.
By pushing the sensor switch, marked with “33
1/3” on the motor, the turntable starts to spin
until 33 1/3 rpm is reached.
After the initial setup we recommend to let the
turntable spin for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
This ensures a smoother break in.
The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory. Through the transport some small speed
deviations can occur. Please check the speed before using the turntable for the rst time.
For the correct adjustment of the speed please put the recommended Clearaudio
Testrecord
To check the speed with highest accuracy please use the Clearaudio
(www.analogshop.de).
On the front side of your turntable there are three setting trimmers (see pic. 11).
on the platter. Follow hereby the instruction of the
Innovation Basic
- Left trimmer = setting 33 1/3 rpm
(near turntable motor)
- Middle trimmer = setting 45 rpm
- Right trimmer = setting 78 rpm
(near turntable bearing)
motor
Stroboscope Testrecord
Speed Light
Stroboscope
user manual.
(Art. No. AC039)
Pic. 12: Fine adjustment of the motor
If you like to adjust the speed 33 1/3 rpm, take the screw driver (see accessories) and turn the left
trimmer until you have reached the right speed according to the
manual
- Turning the trimmer counter clockwise = reduces the turntable speed
- Turning the trimmer clockwise = raises the turntable speed
Please proceed with the speed adjustment for 45 rpm and 78 rpm in the same way!
Please note:
If the turntable does not reach the correct speed, the sensor or the scale ring could be dirty or dusty.
To clean the sensor, please take o the platter very carefully!
Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.
Be careful and avoid any scratches on the sensor or the scale ring!
If the motor has further more speed variations please contact your nearest authoriz ed Clearaudio
dealer or directly the Clearaudio factory (address on page 13).
If the turntable is not in use, disconnect the unit completely from the power supply by removing the
main plug from the socket.
Stroboscope Testrecord
).
Stroboscope Testrecord
(see user
Now you are nally ready to play your vinyl records.
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new
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turntable.
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5. Special instruction
5.1 Maintenance
• If the
the main supply.
• Every two years you can lubricate the bearing of the turntable platter with the delivered oil.
In this case it is enough to put 1 or 2 drops of the oil into bearing.
• Please take special caution to any damages of the power cord. Any damages should be repaired
only by authorized personal. A damaged power cord must be exchanged immediately!
Caution:
Please use only non alcoholic uids and only uids specially used for acrylic, to clean the
Innovation Basic
Otherwise damage on the material or the surface can occur!
Don’t use try cloths for cleaning because of the electrostatic charging. Suitable cleaning
uids will be available at Clearaudio (www.analogshop.de)or your Hi dealer.
Innovation Basic
turntable.
turntable is a longer time not in use, please disconnect the motor from
5.2 Transport
Send / ship the
Only in the original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty. If you repackage the turntable,
please make all steps inverted like at installation and setup (chapter 3).
• If any transportation of the
remove the turntable platter and the shaft holder. Otherwise serious damage can occur!
• To avoid any dust coming into the bearing, the bearing hole needs to be covered as well.
Only if the product is returned in its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty.
5.3 Service
In case of any necessary, service for all Clearaudio products should be done by authorized personal only.
In case of any repair, the Clearaudio
authorized Clearaudio distributor, dealer or directly to the Clearaudio factory:
Innovation Basic
turntable always and only in the original packing!!!
Consumption in operation: 2.5 Watt
Standby Modus: 2.5 Watt
O mode: 0.0 Watt
Total weight:approx. 8 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
Dimensions (W/D/H in inch):approx. 18.11 x 19.09 x 4.92
(with tonearmbase, without tonearm)
Dimensions (W/D/H in mm):approx. 460 x 485 x 125 (with tonearmbase, without tone-
arm)
Warranty:5 years* (see page 14)
* Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.
Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions.
Technical specications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Product availability is as long as stock lasts.
Copies and reprints of this documents, including extracts, require written consent from
Clearaudio electronic GmbH; Germany
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To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty (
Innovation Basic
turntable 5 years), it is necessary that
you ll out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certicate /card back to
Clearaudio, within two weeks after purchase. Only if the product is returned in its original packing
Clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5 years.
ENGLISH
WARRANTY
For warranty information, contact your local Clearaudio distributor.
RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT
Your purchase r eceipt is your permanent record of a valuable purchase. It should be kept in a safe place to be r ef err ed
to as necessary for insurance purposes or when corresponding with Clearaudio.
IMPORTANT
When seeking warranty service, it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish proof and date of purchase. Your
purchase receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof.
FOR U.K. ONLY
This undertaking is in addition to a consumer‘s statutory rights and does not aect those rights in any way.
FRANÇAIS
GARANTIE
Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacter le distributeur local Clearaudio.
CONSERVER L‘ATTESTATION D‘ACHAT
L‘attestation d‘achat est la preuve permanente d‘un achat de valeur. La conserver en lieu sur pour s‘y reporter aux ns
d‘obtention d‘une couverture d‘assurance ou dansle cadre de correspondances avec Clearaudio.
IMPORTANT
Pour l‘obtention d‘un service couvert par la garantie, il incombe au client d‘établir la preuv e de l‘achat et d‘en corroborer
la date. Le reçu ou la facture constituent des preuves susantes.
DEUTSCH
GARANTIE
Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zunächst an Ihren Clearaudio Händler. Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf.
WICHTIG!
Die Angaben auf Ihrer Quittung erlauben uns die Identizierung Ihres Gerätes und belegen mit dem Kaufdatum die
Dauer Ihrer Garantie-Ansprüche. Für Serviceleistungen benötigen wir stets die Gerätenummer. Diese nden Sie auf dem
Typenschild auf der Rückseite des Gerätes oder auch in der beigefügten Garantie-Registrierkarte.
NEDERLANDS
GARANTIE
Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke Clearaudio.
UW KWITANTIE, KASSABON E.D. BEWAREN
Uw kwitantie, kassabon e.d. vormen uw bewijs van aankoop van een waardevol artikel en dienen op een veilige plaats
bewaard te worden voor evt, verwijzing bijv, in verbend met verzekering of bij correspondentie met Clearaudio.
BELANGRIJK
Bij een evt, beroep op de garantie is het de verantwoordelijkheid v an de consument een gedateerd bewijs v an aankoop
te tonen. Uw kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs.
L’apparecchio è coperto da una garanzia di buon funzionamento della durata di un anno, o del periodo
previsto dalla legge, a partire dalla data di acquisto comprovata da un documento attestante il nominativo del
Rivenditore e la data di vendita. La garanzia sarà prestata con la sostituzione o la riparazione gratuita delle
parti difettose.Non sono coperti da garanzia difetti deriv anti da uso impr oprio, err ata installazione, manuten-
zione eettuata da personale non autorizzato o, comunque, da circostanze che non possano riferirsi a difetti
di funzionamento dell’apparecchio. Sono inoltre esclusi dalla garanzia gli interventi inerenti l’installazione e
l’allacciamento agli impianti di alimentazione.
Gli apparecchi verranno riparati presso i nostri Centri di Assistenza A utorizzati. Le spese ed i rischi di trasporto
sono a carico del cliente. La casa costruttrice declina ogni responsabilità per danni diretti o indiretti pro vocati
dalla inosservanza delle prescrizio-ni di installazione, uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o
per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a ni professionali.
ESPAÑOL
GARANTIA
Para obtener información acerca de la garantia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor Clearaudio.
GUARDE SU RECIBO DE COMPRA
Su recibo de compra es su prueba permanente de haber adquirido un aparato de valor, Este recibo deberá
guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizarlo como referencia cuando tenga que hacer uso del seguro o se ponga
en contacto con Clearaudio.
IMPORTANTE
Cuando solicite el servicio otorgado por la garantia el usuario tiene la responsabilidad de demonstrar cuándo
efectuó la compra. En este caso, su recibo de compra será la prueba apropiada.
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Stroboscope Testrecord
The Clearaudio
justment for turntables. Dramatic sound improvements can be reached only with exact calibrated
speeds.
To adjust the exact speed, please choose the side for 50 / 60 Hz, or
the other side for the use with the speed light rst. If you choose the
side without the speed light source, you can use the regular light source
for the installation, either 50 Hz (outer scales) or 60 Hz. The scales are
graduated in three dierent reading options:
33.3 Hz, 45 Hz and 78 Hz (starting from the outer diameter).
Please place the
turntable. The big advantage of the Clearaudio
cartridge onto the
ded on the disc. This means, for the rst time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic
circumstances.
If you have the impression that the horizontal lines move on the scale, you should set or readjust
the speed of the motor again.
Stroboscope Testrecord
- Optimal adjustment for turntables -
Stroboscope Testrecord
Stroboscope Testrecord
satises the highest demands for an exact speed ad-
on your turntable platter and start the engine of your
Stroboscope Testrecord
, while measuring the speed, as there are grooves provi-
is, that you can place your
- If the lines move clockwise, the speed is too fast.
- If the lines move counter clockwise, the motor speed is too slow.
Please correct the speed on your motor or turntable until you have the impression that the lines
stopped moving. After that you have reached the exact speed and you can enjoy the full potential
of your vinyl collection again.
If you use the
more accurate adjustment, completely independent of the power line or
frequency of your country. As well, the 300 Hz calibrated light, used as an
external light source is completely independent from possible power line uctuations, which could inuence the result by regular light. The 300 Hz of the
exact adjustment.
Please put the
turntable. Here you also have the possibility to choose between two dierent speeds.
With the outside scale you can detect the speed of 33 Hz and with the inside scale you can detect
the speed of 45 Hz. Again, the big advantage of the Clearaudio
can place your cartridge onto the stroberecord, while measuring the speed, as there are grooves
provided on the disc. This means, for the rst time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic circumstances.
Press the button of the
or turntable speed until the horizontal lines do not move anymore.
Speed Light
speed light
Speed Light
are generated by a stabilized quartz oscillator and permit a very
Stroboscope Testrecord
source and place it parallel over to the scale and adjust the motor
(Art. No. AC039) you can reach an even higher or
with the ne lines upward on your
Stroboscope Testrecord
- Tip -
is, that you
As more accurate your turntable speed is adjusted, as better the overall sonic appearance of the
record playback will be!
It is mandatory to check the speed several times through out the year, to ensure that other inuen-
ces are not minimizing the sound quality.
Technical Data:
Speed Light
Light source: Blue LED / 300 Hz precision light source (calibrated)
Battery: V23GA – 12 V – Alkaline (Art. No.: AC039/B)
(Technical changes are subject without notication)