Ovation User manual Made in Germany 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@clearaudio.de /clearaudio copyright 2012 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. Thank you very much for your confidence. The new clearaudio "Ovation" turntable includes many existing clearaudio innovations and introduces new cutting-edge technology: The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials: aluminium - bullet-proof-wood aluminium.
Ovation User manual User manual 4 – 14 Contents 1. Packaging overview 4 2. Set-up and operation 5 3. Service 12 4. Special directions 13 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 phono cartridge 2. Layer (middle): Turntable - chassis 3.
Ovation User manual 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 fingerprints (e.g. on the platter). Please follow the description step by step: The Ovation requires a space of at least 16.54 inch x 13.78 inch for positioning. 13.78 inch / 350 mm 16.
Ovation User manual 2.1 Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hi-fi rack or another suitable base. Pic. 2: Ovation chassis 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.
Ovation User manual 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. Pic. 4: Fitting the upper bearing housing 2.4 Position the sub-platter carefully onto the bearing. Please remove first the security mat on the underside of the sub-platter (security tape for OSC - graduated collar (Optical Speed Control)).
Ovation User manual 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: Pic. 6: Alignment of sub-platter and bearing markings 2.5 Now carefully place the platter onto the bearing. To avoid damage make sure the inverted bearing slides slowly on the bearing shaft.
Ovation User manual 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. Pic. 8: Adjustment of the height To adjust the height of the turntable loosen the locking nut of the feet (see green box below). Pic. 8.1: Adjustment of the height 2.
Ovation User manual 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 the height of the tonearm. 4. Finally tighten the tonearm in the mounting base by screwing the integrated screw in the front of the mounting base. 5.
Ovation User manual Now you can connect the Ovation turntable to the mains supply. Pic. 11: Connection 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 speed before using the turntable for the first time. For the correct adjustment of the speed please put the delivered clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord on the platter.
Ovation User manual 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 Pic.
Ovation User manual 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 necessary, always remove the turntable platter, otherwise serious damage can occur! The bearing hole needs to be covered to prevent any dust from entering the bearing. PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Ovation User manual 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 turntable platter with the supplied oil. In this case it is enough to put 4 or 5 drops of the oil onto the bearing shaft. Don’t use aggressive cleaning fluid for the Ovation turntable.
Ovation User manual 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: Polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, magnetic bearing (CMB) Platter: Black coloured POM, 38 mm thickness Speed variation: +/ - 0.03 % Weight: Approximately 13.5 kg incl.
Ovation User manual 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 purchase. Only if the product is returned in the original packing clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5 years. ENGLISH WARRANTY For warranty information, contact your local clearaudio distributor.