Clearaudio Version-1.4_12_03_08_E manual

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    Ovation Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str. 150 ● D-91054 Erlangen ● Tel. +49(0) 9131/40 300 100 ● FAX +49(0) 9131/51683 www.clearaudio.de ● www.analogshop.de ● info@cl earaudio.de /clearaudio copyright  2012 User manual Made in Germany Version-1.4_12_03_08_E[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 2  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 Dear clearaudio -customer, you have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the Ovation , a world class product of clearaudio electronic GmbH. Thank you very much for your confidence. The new clearaudio "Ovation" turntable includes many existing clearaudio innovations and in[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 3  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 User manual 4 – 14 Contents 1. Packaging overview 4 2. Set-up and operation 5 3. Service 12 4. Special directions 13 5. Technical data 14 W a r r a n t y i n f o r m a t i o n 1 5[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 4  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 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): T op of bearing, belt, fittings and accessor[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 5  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 2. Set-up and operation The Ovation -turntable consists of several elements, as described in section 1 (Packing overview). 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 f[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 6  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 2.1 Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hi-fi rack or another suitable base. 2.2 Please remove the protective seal from the bearing shaft and place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil (also available at: www.analogshop.de ) on the ceramic bearing shaft. Pic. 2: Ovation chassis Pi[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 7  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 2.3 Very carefully place the upper bearing housing carefully onto the bearing shaft. To avoid damage make sure you slide the upper bearing part slowly and carefully on to the polished ceramic shaft. 2.4 Position the sub-platter carefully onto the bearing. Please remove first the secur[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 8  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 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 carefully place the platter onto the bearing. To avoid damage make sure the inverted bearing slides slowly o[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 9  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 2.6 Please check with the bubble level gauge that your Ovation turntable is in a levelled position. You can adjust each of the turntable feet to level the turntable. Best results will only be obtained with the turntable in a completely level situation. To adjust the height of the turn[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 10  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 1. Carefully install first the cables trough the smaller fitting in the mounting base until the position and cable cover (attached on the cable) fits in the cutout of the mounting base. 2. Then install the tonearm shaft trough the bigger fitting in the mounting base. 3. Now adjust th[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 11  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 Now you can connect the Ovation turntable to the mains supply. 2.8 Fine speed adjustment The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory. During transportation or due to contamination on the sensor or the sensor ring some small speed deviations can occur. Please check the spee[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 12  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 On the rear (close to power supply input) of your turntable there are three setting trimmers: - left trimmer = setting 33 1/3 rpm (near tonearm) - middle trimmer = setting 45 rpm - right trimmer = setting 78 rpm If you need to adjust the speed 33 1/3 rpm , take the aluminium screw dr[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 13  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 3. Service If any service or repair on all clearaudio products is necessary, please contact your dealer / distributor or contact clearaudio direct. We can inform you about your nearest service location. Transportation advice: If any transportation of the Ovation - turntable should be[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 14  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 4. Special directions The clearaudio Ovation does not require any extensive maintenance. If the Ovation turntable is not used for a long time disconnect the motor from the mains supply. Every two years you can lubricate (only if you will notice speed variations) the bearing of the tu[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 15  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 5. Technical data Construction: Resonance-optimised chassis, Recommended tonearm with magnetic bearing technology Operating speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM Drive unit (motor): Decoupled DC motor in chassis, resonance damping device Rumble: DIN IEC 98 by method A / 92 dB Bearing: Polish[...]

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    Ovatio n User manual Page 16  clearaudio elect ronic GmbH 2012 The warranty period for the Ovation turntable is 2 years. To achieve the extended clearaudio warranty of 5 years, it is necessary that you fill out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certificate /card back to clearaudio , within two weeks (14 days) after pur[...]