Clearaudio statement phono User manual

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Dear Clearaudio-customer,
Thank you for choosing the statement phono preamplier, a high quality product made in Germany
by Clearaudio.
To avoid misuse and achieve the best possible results with your statement phono preamplier,
please read the instruction and user manual carefully.
The design of the Clearaudio statement phono preamplier revolutionizes the reproduction of vinyl
records to a standard barely imaginable.
The fully symmetrical circuit topology of the statement phono preamplier together with the ability
to use either RIAA, or almost any other phono equalization curve makes the statement phono
preamplier one of the most exible and sophisticated phono preampliers in the entire audio world.
Hand selected and matched electronic parts such as extremely low noise resistors and non-magnetic
silver-glimmer capacitors contribute towards the phenomenal performance.
• Fully symmetrical analogue circuit
• Extremely low noise resistors and non-magnetic silver-glimmer capacitors
• Remote control input load adjustment
• RIAA and fully adjustable equalization curves
• 2 phono inputs
• 3 additional analogue inputs
• Fully symmetrical accu power supply in separate, massive housing.
• Double shielded case construction
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Clearaudio
statement phono preamplier!
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.

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Safety instructions
1. General information
Check the device for visible damage before using it for the rst time.
If the device is damaged, it should not be connected to the mains.
Also, never connect the device if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the
device inspected.
Never expose the device to rain or moisture.
Never touch the power cord of the device with wet hands.
For your own safety, regular visual inspections of any defective insulation on the connection cable
are also recommended. A damaged cable should be replaced immediately by a specialist!
Never pull on the power cable to unplug the device, but directly on the plug!
The inside of the device is maintenance-free, never open the housing or try to repair the device
yourself. This can also lead to loss of warranty.
If you do not operate the device for a longer period of time, we recommend disconnecting the
power supply from the mains.
Not suitable for children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.
2. Intended use
The
statement phono is a phono preamplier to amplify the signal of the phono cartridge.
The intended use of the
statement phono 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 modication of this product is not intended.
3. Location of installation
The device should only be set up on leveled surfaces.
Avoid location with direct sunlight, temperature uctuations and high humidity. Likewise, avoid
placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.
The device is designed for operation in heated rooms.
Never block the ventilation slots or cover the device with a cloth or similar.
No objects with an open ame may be placed on the device (burning candles or similar).

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Phonostages provide a very high level of amplication, to address the fact that the electrical signal
generated by a phono cartridge is extremely low. As a result, phonostages are extremely sensitive,
which leads to the potential problem that high-frequency interference may also be amplied to
a point at which it becomes noticeable. Unfortunately it is not possible to completely protect the
sensitive phonostage circuitry from this interference without degrading its high delity performance.
Therefore care must be taken to position the phonostage away from sources of high frequency
interferences such as mobile phones, modems and powerline communication systems (PLC) in
which data is sent over the mains power network.
4. Overload
The product is designed to comply with all necessary safety regulations, however you should not
leave the device unattended under extreme loads.
5. Maintenance
Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface for cleaning. Never use agressive cleaning detergent.
6. Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!
7. Service
During the gurantee period, the statement phono may only be repaired by the manufacturer,
otherweise the warranty will become void.
All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by specialist retailer.
If despite the high production standard, a repair is necessary, the statement phono must be sent to
Clearaudio through your dealer.
8. Transport
Always us the original packaging when transporting the Clearaudio statement phono .
Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped.
Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging.
When packing, proceed in reverse as described for assembly.
9. Disposal
Do not dispose this product together with other waste.
WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446
10. CE Marking
This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.

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Contents
1. Packing overview .........................................................6
2. Setup ............................................................................6 - 7
3. Back view of the statement phono ...............................8
4. General information of the display modes...................9 - 11
5. Troubleshooting ...........................................................12
 6.Technicalspecications................................................13
Warranty information.......................................................14 - 15

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1. Packing overview
The Clearaudio statement phono is delivered in special packaging to ensure its safe transport.
Retain this original packaging for any future transportation. Please check the contents immediately
after unpacking:
• Clearaudio statement phono preamplier
• External power supply
• 1 Power cord
• 2 Connection cords
• User manual
• Warranty card
• Clearaudio quality control card
To achieve the full performance of the statement phono preamplier, please read the instruction and
user manual carefully.
The following pages will ensure the best performance and will help to avoid any misuse.
2. Set up
2.1. Placement of the statement phono
The statement phono should be placed close to the turntable in order to use as short as possible
phono cables between the tonearm and the statement phono . The best connection between the
cartridge and the statement phono will be achieved with a direct-wired tonearm.
The statement phono should be placed as far away as possible from motors, transformers, power
ampliers or any other source of hum-inducing magnetic elds.
2.2 Applying Power
The external power supply contains two separated power supplies, which provide four individual
supplies to each channel. Before applying power, check the voltage indication on the external power
supply is correct for the local AC power in your country. Connect both 15-pin D-Sub-connectors to
the statement phono and lock with the integrated screws, then connect the AC power cord and turn
on the AC power-switches on the power-supplies.
After 3-5 seconds the “Mute LED” turns o and the signal outputs are working.
Note:
Never disconnect the D-Sub connector from the statement phono if the power supply is still on.
Before you disconnect the D-Sub connector from the power supply or from the statement phono ,
make sure, that the AC Power switch is in the OFF position! Only then you can disconnect the D-Sub
connectors.
Foroptimal audioperformance werecommend thatthe statementphono isleft continuouslyswitched
on stand by made to minimize thermal cycling of the components.

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2.3 Input and Output Connections
The quality of the interconnect cables are extremely important in realizing the full sonic potential
of the Clearaudio statement phono . Ideally the interconnect needs to be symmetrically designed,
not coaxial.
Inputs and outputs for left and right channels are marked accordingly on the rear panel.
If you are using the unbalanced RCA-Inputs, the ‘Input Select Switch’ must be in the “Unbalanced”
position, if using the XLR connector the switch must be set to “Balanced” it valids by balance+.
By Statement are everything other.
To achieve the best high delity performance you also can connect the statement phono directly
to your power amplier. The automatic mute function will prevent any noise from reaching the
loudspeakers if the statement phono is turned on or o while the power ampliers are still turned
on.
2.4. Minimizing Hum
Note: You should minimize hum before listening to an LP record!
Also we recommend the use of phono cables with symmetrical design such as Clearaudio “Quint”
or “Sixstream”.
To minimize hum and other undesirable noise, if possible you should use the balanced inputs and
outputs.
Also always take care to ensure an eective ‘Ground’ connection to your turntable.
Please note:
Phonopreamplier are devices with a high signal gain, because the voltage which is supplied by
the cartridge of the turntable is very low (in the range of a few µV). For this reason high frequency
interference signals are noticeable reinforced. A complete blocking of these interference signals in
the device would degrade the audio performance.
A result could be that high frequency interference, for example from the 230 V net or 115 V AC will
aect the sound quality.
The device should therefore not operate near to high frequency generating devices such as mobile
phones or modems or electricity networks for data transport (PLC).

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3. Rear view of statement phono
Pin connections: Inputs and Outputs
XLR:
Power Supply
15-pin. D-Sub Connector:
Pin 1 = GND (Shield)
Pin 2 = Hot (+)
Pin 3 = Cold (-)
Pin 1, 9 = -18 V output class A buer
Pin 2 = GND remote control
Pin 3, 5, 10, 13 = GND
Pin 4, 11 = -18 V phono preamps
Pin 6, 14 = +18 V phono preamps
Pin 7 = +15V remote control
Pin 8, 15 = +18 V output class A buer
Pin 12 = remote
Pic. 1: Back view of the statement phono
If you use a mobile phone near the statement phono , the audio
performancecanbeinuenced!

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4. General information of display modes
The letters in the display will be highlighted in each menu step or in any location you are.
DANGER
overlimit
signal
sleep
mode
please
switch off
Input signal is too high
> please degrase phono
gain (54dB>34dB)
or preamplier gain
(20dB>12dB)
If the unit is not in use or if
there is no music signal for 3
minutes, the unit will automat-
ically switch to stand by mode.
Any signal on chosed input will
switch on the unit automatically.
This screen appear, if the
unit leave without any
signal on chosed input
>10min. Please, switch o
the unit on power supply
MENU:
< INPUT
menu
< control >>
< setting
menu
< INPUT
< control
< setting >>
Turn the menu control to
choose the indicated menu
item.
Push the menu button to
select / enter.
The three main settings:
- input
- control
- setting

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2100A DO tl.PHONO1/2
< phono 2
< line 1
input
< phono 1
< line 2
< aux
2100B DO tl.PHONO1/2
input
< aux
< phono 1
< phono 2
< line 1
< line 2
2100C DO tl. LINE 1
< line 1
< line 2
< phono 1
< phono 2
input
< aux
2100D DO tl. LINE 2
< line 1
< line 2
< phono 2
< phono 1
< aux
input
2100E DO tl. AUX
input
< phono 1
< phono 2
< line 1
< line 2
< aux
Menu for set up of
phono input 1
(XLR – balanced)
Menu for set up of
phono input 2
(RCA Cinch – unbalanced)
Menu for set up of
line input 1
(XLR – balanced)
Menu for set up of
line input 2
(RCA Cinch – unbalanced)
Menu for set up of
aux input
(3,15 jack – unbalanced,
on front pael)

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2100F DO tl.PHONO1/2 + EQ
input
< phono 1 EQ
< phono 2
< line 1
< line 2
< aux
Display indicates that the
“RIAA Equalization” is
switched on. Only possible
in phono 1/2 mode. For
more information please
see “RIAA Equalization”.
RIAA Equalizer (EQ) on:
+ 6 dB
+ 6 dB- 6 dB
- 6 dB
LOW
50 Hz MID
6 kHz HIGH
10 kHz
EQ
switch
on/o
RIAA curve usage described in a follow up appendix!
2100 RETURN
<<
input
< phono 1
< phono 2
< line 1
< line 2
< aux
2200A - PRESET fce zhasínání je NEAKTIVNÍ
control
< switching off
< overlimit warning
2200B - PRESET fce Overlimit Warning je AKTIVNÍ
control
< display mode
< warning on
Return to “input main
menu”. Choose your input
by turning the menu
button and push to conrm
By pusching “switching on/
o”. - the backround blue
screen switched o in 3
sec after any change you
make on menu per MENU
knob or RC
By pushing “warning
on/o” you can choose
whether the overlimit
warning will be indicated
in the display or not. We
recommend that this is left
“on”.
Control:

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5. Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your statement phono , rst 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!
Error Cause Measure
Device does not work Is the power cord plugged in and the power
switch turned on? Check the connection.
No sound or
low volume?
Did you choose the right input? Check the connections of your hi
components.
Have you selected the correct operating
mode? Check the settings on the underside of the phono stage.
Is the device in „mute“ mode or is the
volume set too low? Check the volume setting of your device.
The connection cables are not properly
connected. Check the tonearm and cartridge connections due the their respective user
manual.
Devices with a headphone output only:
Are the headphones still plugged in when
you are trying to play music through the
speakers?
Disconnect the headphones.
Hum or
noise
The ground cable is not connected or is
faulty. Connect the grounding cable from the turntable/tonearm to the respective
grounding connection on the back of
the device. If there are several ground
connections, interrupt them one after the
other and check the sound quality again.
The device should not be operated in the
vicinity of high-frequency devices such as
mobile phones or modems or on power
supply systems used for data trac (PLC).
Make sure there is a minimum distance of
30cm between the power supply units of
any type and the MC preamplier or phono
preamplier. Powerlan adapters should not
be operated on the same socket as the
phono preamplier.
One channel quieter or
louder
The channels of an input are set dierently. Check the settings on the underside of the
phono stage. These must be carried out
identically for an input.
Remote control
does not work
The sensor of the phono stage is covered. Do not place any other objects in front of
the phono stage, as these could interfere
with reception.
You are out of range of the receiver. Get closer to the device.
The battery of the remote control is
exhausted. Replace the battery as described in this user manual.

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6.Technicalspecications
Mode: MM / MC switchable //
Subsonic lter switchable
Amplication: + 34dB (MM mode)
+ 54dB (MC mode)
Input load: 47kΩ (MM mode)
25Ω - 10kΩ (MC mode)
RIAA accuracy: ± 0.05dB / 20 - 100kHz
THD: 5mV / 1kHz / +50dB: < 0.0035%
0.5mV / 1kHz / +70dB: < 0.0015%
Signal to noise ratio: 5mV / 1kHz / +50dB: -82dB / -90dB (A-weighted)
0.5mV / 1kHz / +70dB: -72dB / -80dB (A-weighted)
Headroom: + 25dB
Max. output voltage: > 12V
RIAA: 75μs / 318μs / 3180μs, 2 passive lter
Channel seperation: > 80dB (at 1kHz)
Output impedance: 10Ω
Inputs: Phono 1: balanced XLR (rear)
Phono 2: unbalance RCA (rear)
Line 1: balanced XLR (rear)
Line 2: unbalanced RCA (rear)
AUX: Jack 3.5mm (front)
Outputs: unbalanced (RCA)
balanced (XLR)
headphone output (Jack: 6.3mm)
Power consumption: Max. consumption: 200 watts
In operation: 50 - 100 watts
Standby mode: < 0.5 watts
O mode: 0.0 watts
Power supply: Fully symmetrical line and Accu - power supply
Main power / channel: 2 x 2 x 22V / 1A
Battery power / channel: 2 x 18V / 3.2Ah
Totalweightpreamplier: Approx. 12kg
Total weight power supply: Approx. 22kg
Dimensionspreamplier(W/D/H): Approx. 435 x 350 x 100mm
Dimensionspreamplier(W/D/H): Approx. 17.13 x 13.78 x 3.94 inches
Dimensions power supply (W/D/H): Approx. 435 x 350 x 100mm
Dimensions power supply (W/D/H): Approx. 17.13 x 13.78 x 3.94 inches
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.

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The full, extended warranty period for the statement phono 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.
ENGLISH
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 aect those rights in any way.
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GARANTIE
Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacter le distributeur local Clearaudio.
CONSERVER L‘ATTESTATION D‘ACHAT
L‘attestation d‘achat est la preuve permanente d‘un achat de valeur. La conserver en lieu sur pour s‘y reporter aux ns
d‘obtention d‘une couverture d‘assurance ou dansle cadre de correspondances avec Clearaudio.
IMPORTANT
Pour l‘obtention d‘un service couvert par la garantie, il incombe au client d‘établir la preuve de l‘achat et d‘en corroborer
la date. Le reçu ou la facture constituent des preuves susantes.
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GARANTIE
Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zunächst an Ihren Clearaudio Händler. Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf.
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Die Angaben auf Ihrer Quittung erlauben uns die Identizierung Ihres Gerätes und belegen mit dem Kaufdatum die
Dauer Ihrer Garantie-Ansprüche. Für Serviceleistungen benötigen wir stets die Gerätenummer. Diese nden Sie auf dem
Typenschild auf der Rückseite des Gerätes oder auch in der beigefügten Garantie-Registrierkarte.
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Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke Clearaudio.
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Para obtener información acerca de la garantia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor Clearaudio.
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