Clearaudio Ovation User Manual

Ovation

User manual

Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronic GmbH

Spardorfer Str. 150 ● D-91054 Erlangen ● Tel. [phone] ● FAX [phone]

www.clearaudio.de ● www.analogshop.de ● [e-mail] /clearaudio copyright  2012

Made in Germany

Version-1.4_12_03_08_E

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Dear clearaudio-customer,

you have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the
electronic GmbH.
Thank you very much for your confidence.

The new clearaudio
introduces new cutting-edge technology:

The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials: aluminium - bullet-proof-wood ­aluminium. Within the precision-machined bullet-proof-wood layer, clearaudio have introduced an
elaborate resonance damping measure: an internal 'mat' comprising approximately 100.000 tiny
stainless steel balls.
The powerful and smooth-running DC motor is integrated within and is effectively decoupled by the
main chassis. clearaudio's OSC
infrared strobe to ensure exact speed stability.
The motor is hidden beneath the platter and drives the precision machined aluminium sub-platter via
a precision machined POM main platter are supported by clearaudio's patented CMB

Ceramic Magnetic Bearing'.

The drive system is operated by four blue illuminated buttons, ergonomically integrated into the
front left of the chassis.
Almost any commercially available 9 inch tonearm can be fitted by virtue of the easily
interchangeable armboards.
The new
exquisite production quality.

Please read this user manual carefully so that you can enjoy all advantages of your
turntable. All information given will help to achieve the best set up and avoid any possible damage.

We hope you will enjoy your new clearaudio

clearaudio electronic GmbH
Please read the warnings before connecting your

"Ovation"

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turntable includes many existing clearaudio innovations and

'Optical Speed Control'

device combines innovative clearaudio technologies with elegant design and

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-turntable.

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, a world class product of clearaudio

technology continuously monitors a micro

-turntable to the mains supply.

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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 flames sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.

CE-MARKING

The clearaudio
appliances.

COPYRIGHT

Recording and reproduction of any 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 1972,

- any more recent legal regulations.

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meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage

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Contents

1. Packaging overview 4

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2. Set-up and operation 5

3. Service 12

4. Special directions 13

5. Technical data 14

Warranty information 15

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1. Packaging overview

The clearaudio

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

clearaudio

1. Layer (top):

op of bearing, belt,

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fittings and accessories
(Quality and warranty card,
bearing oil)
If ordered as set:
tonearm and/or phono cartridge

2. Layer (middle):

Turntable - chassis

3. Layer (bottom):

Platter, aluminium sub-platter

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-turntable is delivered in specially designed custom packaging.

-turntable.

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2. Set-up and operation

The

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To simplify set up 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 description step by step:

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The

-turntable consists of several elements, as described in section 1 (Packing overview).

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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