Ovation User manual Made in Germany Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. +49 9131 40300100 FAX +49 9131 40300119 www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de info@clearaudio.de /Clearaudio copyright 2014 Version-1.
Ovation User manual 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 (bullet proof wood) chassis.
Ovation User manual User manual 1 – 14 Contents 1. Packaging overview 4 2. Set-up and operation 5 3. Service 11 4. Special directions 12 5.
Ovation User manual 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): Top of bearing, belt, fittings and accessories (Quality and warranty card, bearing oil) If ordered as set: tonearm and/or pickup 2. Layer (middle): Turntable - chassis 3.
Ovation User manual 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. 2. Set-up and operation The Ovation -turntable consists of several components, as described in No 1 (Packing overview). The set up 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.
Ovation User manual 2.1 Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable surface. Pic. 2: Ovation chassis 2.2 To avoid hum noises it can be necessary to ground the bearing. For that please plug in the provided ground cable into the hole of the screw from the bearing at the bottom side of the turntable and connect the other end with your amplifier. Pic. 3: Grounding the bearing of the Ovation 2.
Ovation User manual 2.4 Now you can set the bearing upper part carefully onto the bearing. To avoid damages make sure you slide the bearing upper part slowly and carefully on the polished ceramic shaft. Pic. 5: Fitting the bearing upper part 2.5 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)).
Ovation User manual 2.6 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. Pic.
Ovation User manual 2.7 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). Pic. 8: Adjustment of the height Pic. 8.1: Adjustment of the height 2.
Ovation User manual 2.9 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 Testrecord.
Ovation User manual 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.
Ovation User manual 4. Special directions The Clearaudio Ovation does not require extensive maintenance. If the Ovation turntable is not in use for a long period of time, please disconnect the wall wart supply from the mains supply. Every year, or if you if you notice speed variations, you can lubricate the bearing of the turntable platter with the supplied oil. Please use 1 to 2 drops of the oil onto the bearing shaft.
Ovation User manual 5. Technical data Construction: Resonance-optimised chassis, We recommend: tonearm with magnetic bearing technology (Clearaudio Magnify or Verify) Speed ranges: 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: Polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, magnetic bearing (CMB) Platter: Black coloured POM, 38 mm thickness Speed variation: +/ - 0.03 % Weight: Approx. 13.
Ovation User manual The warranty time for the Ovation turntable is 2 years. To achieve the full 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 after purchase. Only if the product is returned in it’s original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5 years. ENGLISH WARRANTY For warranty information, contact your local Clearaudio distributor.
