clearaudio Ovation Silver with Natural Wood Chassis User Manual

clear audio Ovation Silver with Natural Wood Chassis

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 (bulletproof 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.

• 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 Ovation is a turntable for playing records.
• The intended use of the Ovation 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 Ovation 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 Ovation turntable must be send to Clearaudio through your dealer.

Transport

• Use the original packing material for further transportation of the Ovation 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.

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 cartridge
2. Layer (middle):
   • Turntable chassis
3. Layer (bottom):
   • Platter, aluminum sub-platter

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.

Setup and operation

• The Ovation turntable consists of several components, as described in No 1 (Packaging overview). The setup 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.
• Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable surface.
• To avoid hum noises we recommend grounding the bearing. For that attach the supplied grounding wire to the bearing cap with the existing screw.
• Please remove the protective seal from the bearing shaft and place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil (Art. No. AC068 available through www.analogshop.de), on the ceramic bearing shaft. Slip the bearing top onto the bearing shaft of the turntable.
• Now you can set the bearing upper part carefully onto the bearing.
• To avoid damage make sure you slide the bearing upper part slowly and carefully on the polished ceramic shaft.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Please note:

• Through turning the feets clockwise you will raise the turntable,by turning counter clockwise the turntable will lower.
• 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.

1. Insert carefully first the cable and then the tonearm feet through the hole of the tonearm base.
2. Now adjust the tonearm height.
3. At the end secure the tonearm with the screws with are already integrated at the front of the mounting base.
4. For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective manufacturer.

If you purchased the Clearaudio Ovation as package with tonearm and cartridge, you received also a Smart Stlyus Gauge as accessories, which allows you to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge.

Now you can connect the Ovation turntable with the main supply.

Speed fine adjustment

• As the motor adjustment is already pre-set at the factory, you don’t have to check the speed before using the turntable for the first time.
• Over the time there may be soiling of the sensor or the sensor ring, which can cause some small speed deviations.
• If you want to check the speed of your turntable by yourself over time, we recommend to use a Stroboscope test record .
• To adjust the speed so perfectly and precisely as possible, we recommend the Clearaudio
• Stroboscope test record (Art. No. AC038) and the Clearaudio Speed Light (Art. No. AC039, both available at www.anlogshop.de).
• On the backside (close to the power supply input) of your turntable there are three setting trimmers:
• 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 test record (please follow the user manual of the respective manufacturer).
• Turning the trimmer counter clockwise = reduces the turntable speed
• Turning the trimmer clockwise = increases the turntable speed
• Please proceed with the speed adjustment 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, please take off the two platters very carefully!
• Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.
• Be careful to avoid scratching the sensor or the scale ring!
• If the motor has further speed issues please contact your nearest authorized Clearaudio dealer or directly the Clearaudio factory under info@clearaudio.de (complete address see page 13).
• Now you are finally ready to play your vinyl records!
• We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Ovation turntable.

Troubleshooting

• If you have a problem with your Ovation turntable, first check the possible causes to rule out the 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!

connection.

No sound

| The tonearm and phono stage are not properly connected.| Check the cable connection between the tonearm and the phono stage.
Is the amp turned on?| Check the power supply to the amplifier.
The   volume  on   the amplifier/

loudspeaker is set too low or  on

„mute“.

| Check the volume settings.
Is the cartridge protective cap still attached?| Remove the cartridge‘s protective cap.
Is the tonearm in the raised position?| Lower the tonearm into the lead-in groove.
Is the stylus damaged?| Check the stylus and have the cartridge checked by a specialist if necessary.

Bad sound / noise

| Is the record or the stylus dirty or damaged?| Clean the record / or the cartridge. Clearaudio offers many helpful accessories for care and cleaning. In the event of damage, we recommend an assessment by a specialist and, if necessary, an exchange.
Is the cartridge properly mounted into the tonearm?| Check the installation using the relevant user manual and correct them if necessary.
Has the tracking force been set too high?| Adjust the tracking force.
Is the correct operating mode

(MM / MC) set on the amplifier?

| Check the settings of your phono stage.
The pre/amp does not have enough gain.| Check the settings of your phono stage.
Pre/amp is mismatched.| Swap the plugs of the turntable that are connected to the left and right outputs.

Needle bounces or slides across record

| Is the record or the stylus dirty or damaged?| Clean the record / or the cartridge. Clearaudio offers many helpful accessories for care and cleaning. In the event of damage, we recommend an assessment by a specialist and, if necessary, an exchange.
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Has the tracking force been set too high?| Adjust the tracking force.
Is the record deformed or scratched?| Use a record clamp or replace the record.
Is the turntable level?| Check the alignment of the turntable and adjust if necessary.

Platter does not turn

| Is the drive belt properly attached?| Check the position of the drive belt.
Is the power cord connected properly?| Check the connection.
No speed was selected / speed selection in position „0“/“OFF“.| Select a speed and start the turntable.
Noisy sound| Is the drive belt properly attached?| Check the position of the drive belt.

Is it too loose and needs to be changed?

Humming noises

| Contact problems with the signal connections (e.g. cinch plugs, adapters for extensions)| Check all connections; reduce the level on the (pre-)amplifier to a low volume for acoustic checking of gross errors.
Metal housing acts as an antenna and catches hum.| It can be helpful for conductivity to connect the metal parts of the turntable to the ground of the (phono) preamplifier. The turntable provides a grounding terminal for this purpose. Use a sufficiently thick wire to establish the ground connection.
The pickup pins are mixed up, not connected correctly or defective.| Check the pin assignment of the pickup.

The music doesn‘t sound like

usual

| Wrong speed selected.| Check the record for recommended speed.

There are also records in LP format (30 cm) that have to be played at 45 rpm (“maxi singles”) and small records in single format (17 cm) that have to be played at 33 rpm (so-called “ EP‘s“).

The turntable is spinning too fast/too slow.| Adjust the speed according to the operating instructions.

Technical data

Construction details:| Resonance-optimised body, bullet proof wood chassis in sandwich construction embedded between two aluminium plates.
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Speed options:| 33 ⅓, 45, 78rpm
Drive unit:| •  High torque 24V DC motor exclusively made for Clearaudio ; Optical Speed Control (OSC) in real time through infrared sensor

•  Decoupled DC motor in chassis; resonance damping

device; flat belt-drive

Bearing:| Cut and polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, Clearaudio patented ceramic magnetic bearing (CMB)
Platter:| Synthetic material, CNC-precision milled surface, 40mm thickness / 1.57 inch.

Aluminium sub-platter

Speed accuracy (measured):| ± 0.03%
Power consumption:| Max. consumption: 8.6 watts Consumption in operation: 2.5 watts Standby mode: 2.5 watts

Off mode: 0.0 watts

Total weight:| Approx. 13.5kg
Dimensions (W/D/H):| Approx. 16.54 x 13.78 x 5.31 inches (without tonearm)
Dimensions (W/D/H):| Approx. 420 x 350 x 135mm (without tonearm)
Manufacturer’s warranty:| 5 years*

• 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 Ovation 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 honored 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.
• clear audio 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 document, including extracts, require written consent from Clearaudio Electronic GmbH, Germany.
• © clear audio electronic GmbH, 2022-11

Documents / Resources

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References

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