clearaudio Master Innovation Wood Turntable User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- clearaudio
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clearaudio Master Innovation Wood Turntable
Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the Master Innovation turntable, a world
class turntable handmade in Germany by Clearaudio electronic GmbH. The Master
Innovation’s state-of-the-art combination of a no-contact magnetic drive,
frictionless Ceramic Magnetic Bearing and self-regulating, sensor-controlled
Optical Speed Control guarantees incredible pitch stability and freedom from
noise leading to unbelievably realistic musical reproduction. Its resonance
minimizing chassis construction comprises four layers of a complex ‚sandwich‘
of aluminium – Panzerholz bullet-proof wood – aluminium, and includes
provision for up to three tonearms, allowing for complete flexibility of
tonearm and cartridge. Please note that this instruction manual contains a
brief overview to enable quick and easy setup. A fuller instruction manual
will be sent out in due course. We wish you a great deal of musical enjoyment
with your new Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable. Clearaudio electronic
GmbH
Safety instructions
General information
- Check the turntable for any damage before using it. Do not connect the turntable if damaged!
- Never connect the turntable if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the turntable checked. Never expose the turntable to rain or moisture.
- Never touch the power cord of the device with wet hands.
- Regular visual inspections for defective insulation on the connection cable are also recommended for your own safety. A damaged cable should be replaced immediately by a specialist!
- Never pull on the power cord to unplug the device. Always pull directly on the plug!
- The inside of the turntable is maintenance free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit yourself, since this can lead to loss of warranty!
- We recommend disconnecting the power supply from the mains if you do not operate the device for a longer period of time.
- The turntable does not feature an automatic shut-off mechanism.
- Therefore, as soon as the stylus has reached the run-out groove, engage the tonearm lift and switch the turntable off.
- Not suitable for children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.
Intended use
- The Master Innovation is a turntable for playing records.
- The intended use of the Master Innovation in accordance with the information provided in the user manual only.
- The power supply may only be operated with maximum permissible connection values according to the technical data. Any other use or modification of this product is not intended.
Location of installation
- Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations and high humidity.
- Likewise, avoid placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.
- The device is designed for operation at room temperature.
- No objects with an open flame may be placed on or near the device (burning candles or similar).
Overload
The product is designed to comply with all necessary safety regulations.
However, you should not leave the device unattended under extreme loads.
Maintenance
Never use agressive cleaning detergent.
Do not use dry cloths for cleaning as this generates static electricity.
Suitable cleaning and care products from Clearaudio are available from
www.analogshop.de or from specialist retailers.
The bearing of the turntable platter can be lubricated every 2 years with the
oil provided. Put 1 or 2 drops of the oil into the bearing for lubrication.
Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high
volume responsibly!
Service
The Master Innovation turntable should be repaired during the guarantee period
by the manufacturer only, otherwise the warranty claim expires. All Clearaudio
products should only be serviced by specialist retailers. If, despite the high
production standard, a service is necessary, the Master Innovation turntable
must be send to Clearaudio through your dealer.
Transport
Use the original packing material for further transportation of the Master
Innovation turntable, otherwise serious damage could occur. Be sure to pack
the device exactly as it was shipped. Safe transport is only guaranteed in the
original packaging. Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing.
Always remove the turntable platter and replace the foam securing the sub-
platter and cover the bearing with tape as well. Otherwise serious damage can
occur. Remove also the pulley from the motor axle to avoid any damage during
transport. Clearaudio assumes no liability for any damage that may occur due
to incorrect packing.
Disposal
- Do not dispose this product together with other waste. WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446
CE Marking
- This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.
Packing overview
List of components
Clearaudio’s special secure packaging for your Master Innovation turntable
ensures safe transportation. Please keep this original packaging, in case you
need to transport or ship the turntable at any point in the future. Clearaudio
Master Innovation components list:
List of Components
- Drive unit
- Drive bearing with ceramic ball
- Top unit with pre-mounted tonearm base (carton 2 of 3)
- Power supply
- Stainless steel sub-platter
- 3 x flat pads
- 28mm Delrin or acrylic turntable platter
- 1 pair of white gloves 14. 2x Bearing oil for occasional use
- Grounding wire (to connect to the underside of the bearing part)
- Clearaudio Smart Stylus Gauge
- Level gauge for turntable alignment
- Clearaudio Stroboscope Test Record (Art. No. AC038) to adjust the exact speed
- 2 pcs. Flat belts 17. Not shown: User manual, warranty card, Clearaudio quality certificate card, sales return paper
- 4 hex keys; sizes: #2.5 / 3 / 7 / 8 18. Not shown: stainless steel sub-platter and platter (carton 3 of 3)
- Screwdriver
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please double check the tightness of all bolts, hardware and mounting pods, as temperature fluctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose.
Installation and setup
The setup of the Master Innovation 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 fingerprints
(platter). The Master Innovation turntable requires a setup space of at least
18.90 x 19.29 inches.
Carton 1 of 3:
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First, take out the three black flat pads from the accessory bag. Place these flat pads on your hi-fi rack or another suitable base, where the final position of your Master Innovation turntable will be.
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Then take the Master Innovation turntable body (drive unit) from the next packaging layer and place the turntable’s spikes onto the flat pads.
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To avoid humming noises it may be necessary to ground the bearing. To do so, plug the ground cable provided into the hole in the bearing fixing bolt on the underside of the turntable.
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Remove the protective security tape from the bearing housing.
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Take the drive bearing out of the box. Please remove the bearing protection film carefully and apply 2-3 drops of the bearing oil (provided, and also available at www.analogshop.de).
Carefully place the bearing onto the bearing axis.
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Remove the protection film from the sensor mounted on the turntable chassis. Please do so extremely carefully to avoid introducing any dirt or scratches. Carefully take the stainless steel platter out of the box, using both hands. Remove the protection film from the scale ring on the lower side of the turntable. The lower platter side with the scale ring must be face down when placing it on the bearing. Again, please remove the lamination extremely carefully to avoid introducing any dirt or scratches.
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Take the drive platter out of the box and remove the protective film. Using both hands, place the drive unit platter onto the bearing, so that the magnets are showing on the top. Please be very careful.
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Place one of the two drive belts provided (the second is a spare) around the platter and around the motor pulley.
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Carefully take the top unit from carton 2 of 3 and place it onto the drive unit. Make sure that the protective film of the top unit is still fixed between the platter and the chassis to avoid damage.
Please note that the centring pins will easily slide into the threaded hole without jamming.
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Take the stainless steel sub-platter from carton 3 and remove the protective packaging. Place the platter with the small deepening showing down carefully onto the upper part of the bearing. Make sure that the protective film is still fixed in place at this point. Next, take the platter out of its box and set it carefully with the metal disc down onto the bearing. Now you can carefully remove the protective film. For this purpose press the platter slightly downwards. To avoid any damage to your bearing, the platter should be at room temperature before beginning setup (approx. 20° Celsius). Please avoid any sideways force to avoid any damage to the ceramic bearing.
You can find various turntable adjustment accessories at www.clearaudio.de or www.analogshop.de.
- To install the tonearm, please see the relevant manufacturer’s user manual for that tonearm.
- To mount and adjust a cartridge, please follow the relevant manufacturer’s user manual for that cartridge. If you have purchased your Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable as a package with tonearm and cartridge, you will find a Smart Level Gauge in your accessories pack, which will help you to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge:
- The following final adjustment is very important. Please ensure that your turntable rack is in a level position. Please use the level gauge provided to ensure that your Master Innovation turntable is in a level position. You can adjust each of the turntable’s feet to level the turntable. You will only get the best results with your Master Innovation turntable if it is level.
- Please connect the mains plug to your power supply.
- By pushing the sensor switch, marked with “33 1/3” on the motor, the turntable starts to spin until 33 1/3rpm is reached. After the initial setup, we recommend a running in period to ensure the perfect performance. To do this let the turntable spin at 33 1/3rpm for 15 to 30 minutes.
Fine adjustment of the motor
The Master Innovation’s motor adjustment is already pre-set at the factory. However, some small speed deviations can occur during transportation or due to dirt or dust on the sensor or the sensor ring. Please check the speed before using the turntable for the first time. To correctly adjust the speed, put the recommended Clearaudio Stroboscope Test Record onto the platter and refer to the instructions provided in the Stroboscope Test Record user manual. To check the speed with highest accuracy, you may wish to use the Clearaudio Speed Light (Art. No.: AC039, available at www.analogshop.de). On the right front side of your turntable there are three fine speed adjusters (see Picture 16 below).
- Left adjuster = setting 33 1/3rpm (near turntable motor)
- Middle adjuster = setting 45rpm
- Right adjuster = setting 78rpm (near turntable bearing)
To adjust the turntable speed at 33 1/3 rpm, take the screwdriver provided and turn the left adjuster until you have reached the right speed according to the Stroboscope test record (see the relevant user manual).
- Turning the adjuster counter clockwise reduces the turntable speed.
- Turning the adjuster clockwise increases the turntable speed.
You can also adjust the turntable speed for 45rpm and 78rpm 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, take off the two platters
very carefully. Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl
alcohol and a cotton bud. Be very careful to avoid scratching the sensor or
the scale ring. Should the motor still have speed variations, please contact
Clearaudio directly or you’re nearest authorized Clearaudio dealer. Now you
are ready to play your vinyl records. We wish you a great deal of pleasure
with your new Master Innovation turntable.
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Master Innovation turntable, first check the possible causes to rule out incorrect operation. If the error persists, please contact your dealer!
Never try to open the device and/or repair it yourself, this will void the warranty!
Technical data
Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio, or your product is registered online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase. The full, extended warranty period for the Master Innovation turntable is 5 years. To receive this full Clearaudio warranty, you must either complete and return the relevant section of the warranty registration card to Clearaudio, or register your product online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase. Otherwise only the legal warranty of 2 years can be considered. The full 5 year warranty can only be honoured if the product is returned in its original packing.
WARRANTY
For warranty information, contact your local Clearaudio distributor.
RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT
Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable purchase. It
should be kept in a safe place to be referred 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
affect those rights in any way.
Stroboscope Testrecord
The Clearaudio Stroboscope test record satisfies the highest demands for an exact speed adjustment for turntables. Dramatic sound improvements can be reached only with exact calibrated speeds.
– Optimal adjustment for turntables –
To adjust the exact speed, please choose the side for 50 / 60Hz, or the other
side for the use with
the speed light first. If you choose the side without the speed light source, you can use the regular light source for the installation, either 50Hz (outer scales) or 60Hz. The scales are graduated in three different reading options: 33.3, 45 and 78rpm (starting from the outer diameter). Please place the stroboscope disc on your turntable platter and start the engine of your turntable. The big advantage of the Clearaudio strobe disc is, that you can place your cartridge onto the strobe record, while measuring the speed, as there are grooves provided on the disc. This means, for the first 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.
- 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, you can enjoy the full potential of your vinyl collection
again.If you use the Speed Light (AC039) you can reach an even higher or 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 in dependent from possible power line fluctuations, which could
influence the result by regular light. The 300Hz of the Speed Light are
generated by a stabilized quartz oscillator and permit a very exact
adjustment.
Please put the Stroboscope Testrecord with the fine lines upward on your turntable. Here you also have the possibility to choose between three different speeds. With the outside scale you can detect the speed of 33.3rpm, with the middle scale 45rpm and with the inside scale you can detect the speed of 78rpm. Again, the big advantage of the Clearaudio strobe disc is, that you can place your cartridge onto the strobe record, while measuring the speed, as there are grooves provided on the disc. This means, for the first time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic circumstances. Press the button of the speed light source and place it parallel over to the scale and adjust the motor or turntable speed until the horizontal lines do not move anymore.
– Tip –
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 influences are not
minimizing the sound quality. Please enjoy your vinyl records now even more !
Yours Clearaudio team Loving music
Technical Data:
- Light source: blue LED / 300Hz precision light source (calibrated)
- Battery: V 23GA – 12V – Alkaline
Technical changes are subject without notification) Date: 2022-11
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
- Spardorfer Str. 150
- 91054 Erlangen
- Germany
- Tel: +49 9131 40300 100
- Fax: +49 9131 40300 119
- www.clearaudio.de
- www.analogshop.de
- info@clearaudio.de
clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Straße 150 91054 Erlangen Germany
- Phone /Tel.: +49 9131 40300 100
- Fax: +49 9131 40300 119
- www.clearaudio.de
- www.analogshop.de
- info@clearaudio.de
Handmade in Germany
Clearaudio Electronic accepts no liability for any misprints. Technical
specifications are subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Product availability is as long as astock lasts. Copies and reprints of this
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