Clearaudio Emotion SE User manual

Emotion SE
clearaudio electronic®GmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150 • D-91054 Erlangen • Tel. [phone] • FAX + 49 9131 40300119
www.clearaudio.de • www.analogshop.de • [e-mail]
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Version: 1.3_09_2016
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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulation’s to your choice of the
Emotion SE turntable, a world class turntable, made by Clearaudio
electronic GmbH.
A resonance minimized shape in combination with a stand alone motor unit, guarantees total isolation of
resonances from the turntable chassis, providing the best music reproduction and authentic High End
imaging. A high precision, patented Clearaudio - CMB-bearing-technology is completing the analogue
pleasure.
Please read this instruction carefully, to avoid any damages or loss of warranty.
These instructions will help you with an easy setup and guarantee the highest pleasure for a long time.
We wish you a lot of musical enjoyment with your new
Clearaudio Emotion SE turntable.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
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CE-MARKING
COPYRIGHT
Recording und reproduction of any sound-material may require the consent of the creator.
Please acknowledge the information given in the
- Copyright Act 1956,
- Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958,
- Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972, any more recent legal regulations.
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The Clearaudio Emotion SE meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance
(EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

Contents
1. Packing overview 4
2. List of components 5 - 6
3. Installation and setup 7 - 14
4. Special information 15
5. Technical data 16
Warranty information 32
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1. Packing overview
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Pic. 1: Packing overview
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1. Layer (top):
Motor-unit, motor-base (not shown)
top of bearing, belt, pulley, ttings and
accessories.
If ordered as package:
Clearaudio Satisfy Carbon tonearm
and/or Clearaudio pickup
2. layer (middle):
Turntable – chassis with
integrated lower bearing part
3. layer (bottom):
Platter

2. List of components
Clearaudio has developed a special and secure turntable packing to prevent your Emotion SE turntable
from any transportation damage.
Please store this original packing, in case you need to ship the turntable.
Below you can nd the content of delivery of your Clearaudio Emotion SE turntable:
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1Turntable chassis with mounted lower
bearing part, tonearm base and height
adjustable feets
4Motor drive unit with main lead and
motor base
2Turntable platter 5Acrylic motor pulley
3Bearing (upper part) with adjusted
bearing shaft
6Optional:
Clearaudio
Satisfy Carbon tonearm
directwired, when ordered as a package
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Pic. 2.1: List of components

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10 11 12
13 14 15
71 Pair of gloves 13 Screw driver
8Grounding wire for the
Emotion SE
turntable
14 Bearing oil
9 Clearaudio logo, self-adhesive 15 Clearaudio
Smart Stylus Gauge
(without cartridge)
10 Level gauge for the turntable alignment 16 Not shown:
User Manual
11 2 pcs. drive belt (2 x 292 mm) 17 Not shown:
Warranty card, Clearaudio Quality
Certicate and return delivery note
12 3 pcs. hex wrench (sizes: 1.5 / 2.5 / 3) 18 Not shown:
Optional: Clearaudio MM Cartridge
and
Smart Stylus Gauge , only when
ordered as package
Pic. 2.2: List of components

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3. Installation and setup
The setup and installation of the Emotion SE is done quickly and very easy.
Please use the white gloves during this procedure, to avoid scratches.
1.)
You should consider a safe and clean working area for the installation, as near as possible to the nal
position of the Emotion SE turntable.
First take out the motor and tonearm of the packing. Now you should take out the rst packing layer.
After that you can take out the Emotion SE turntable chassis from the next packing layer.
Place the turntable body on a clean underlay.
To avoid any damages to your bearing, the turntable platter should achieve room temperature
before the set up begin (approx. 20 ° Celsius).
2.)
Take the upper bearing part and place it on the lower bearing part, which is already integrated in the
chassis (picture 3).
3.)
Place the platter with both hands carefully onto the bearing.
Through a lightly (!!) up and down movement the platter will slip onto the bearing upper part (picture 4).
Avoid major side force to prevent any damages to the ceramic bearing!
Pic. 3: Placing the bearing Pic. 4: Placing the platter
Make sure with gentle pressure that the platter is applying on the complete surface of the bearing.

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4. ) Alignment of the turntable
The following adjustment is very important!
Place the Clearaudio level gauge on the platter (see Pic. 5) and bring the turntable in level by turning the
corresponding feet in the right direction.
The turntable is in level, when the air bubble in the level gauge is in the center.
Adjust the height of the turntable by turning the feet counter wise with the delivered hex wrench (shown in
picture 6).
Only if the turntable is proper aligned you will receive the best possible sound.
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Pic. 5: Alignment of the turntable
Pic. 6: Height adjustment

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The following instructions are for Emotion SE packages.
If you use a tonearm and / or cartridge from different manufacturer please follow the instruction manual of
the particular manufacturer.
3.1 Tonearm set-up
1.)
Take the Satisfy Carbon tonearm and slide rst the
signal cable and then the tonearm shaft into the
hole of the tonearm base at the right upper corner
of the
Emotion SE turntable chassis. Please ensure
that the tonearm tube is parallel to the side edge
of the chassis turntable.
Tighten the tonearm only slightly with the provided
hex wrench and screws.
Before you nish the tonearm setup, please
proceed with the cartridge setup.
The correct height adjustment that is going to be used for the tonearm is depending on the cartridge you
install.
2.)
For the next steps, please mount your cartridge on your tonearm (optional as a package: Clearaudio
Satisfy Carbon tonearm). Please leave the stylus protector on the cartridge.
Use the manufacturer’s instruction manual during this installation procedure and follow the appropriate
instructions.
The headshell wires (cartridge connection leads) are colour coded according to the international standard:
Pic. 7: Setup of the tonearm
Colour code of the Satisfy Carbon tonearm wire:
Signal left channel (L+) >> white
Signal ground left channel (L-) >> blue
Signal right channel (R+) >> red
Signal ground right channel (R-) >> green
Please pay attention on every step to avoid any damages to the cartridge!
!
Now adjust the tracking force of the cartridge.
Please follow the instructions according the manual of the cartridge you use.
If you are using a Clearaudio Moving Magnet cartridge you can adjust the tracking force or the wiring of
the tonearm (about 20 mN), by turning the tonearm`s counter weight on the threaded bolt (backside view
of the tonearm).

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3.)
For a more comfortable adjustment, please take the delivered Smart Stylus gauge (only in the Emotion SE
package with tonearm and cartridge) and adjust the tracking force by using the gauge.
Please place the Smart Stylus gauge on the platter and put the cartridge on the ne line which is marked
with the recommend tracking force for your cartridge (e.g. Clearaudio MM cartridge 20 mN (2.0 gram)).
Pic. 8: Use of the Smart Stylus Gauge
✓

tracking force too high!

tracking force too low!
This position of the diamond correlates
to a tracking force of 20 mN (2.0g).
If you would like even more professional set up tools, you can also use other tools like the Clearaudio
Weight Watcher gauge (Art. No. AC094).
For more information on that, please contact your specialist dealer or directly Clearaudio
www.analogshop.de.
For contact address see page 14.

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4.)
For the next settings, place any LP on the platter and remove the stylus protector.
If you now lift down the cartridge to the middle of the turntable platter, you must see (from the side) that
the lower edge of the tonearm tube is parallel to the surface of the record. You can use the tonearm tube
as orientation.
Pic. 9: Setting the VTA
If it is necessary you can adjust the height of the tonearm (VTA).
For that you have to move the tonearm in the chassis’s hole in the right direction (up an down).
Fix the tonearm in its correct position by locking the allen screw in the tonearm base.
5.) Azimuth adjustment
If you now lift down the cartridge again and take a look at the front side of the cartridge.
You have to make sure that the upper edge of the cartridge is parallel to the record surface.
This adjustment had been set up perfectly by Clearaudio. Only if it is necessary, you can adjust the
cartridge position, while carefully screw the small allen screw on the bottom side of the tonearm tube near
the headshell (Caution: please don’t unscrew the allen screw completely). Now you can twist the
headshell with the mounted cartridge around his roll-axis. To achieve the most precise adjustment you can
use a set square.
If you have found the right position you can carefully lock the small allen screw without changing the
position dened before.
Don’t twist the headshell when the cartridge is lifted down and the diamond tip is on
the record. It is necessary to lift the tip from the record, before you can check the
position again.
6.)
For the nal setup of the tonearm, you need the cartridge alignment gauge which is included as well.
Slide the gauge over the spindle of the turntable platter and turn the platter into the position as shown in
the picture 9.
!
Pic. 10: Alignment of the cartridge
Tonearm parallel
to platter

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Lift down the cartridge and place the diamond tip of the
cartridge on the reference point on the alignment gauge
and make sure that the edges of the tonearm tube and
the cartridge are absolutely parallel to the marking lines
printed on the cartridge alignment gauge.
For that adjustment it is necessary to take a look directly
from the top on the tonearm and the alignment gauge.
Pic. 11: Top view: cartride body aligned to the
pringted lines
If you have to change the position of the diamond tip you can unscrew the allen screw on the top of the
tonearm`s headshell and move the cartridge into the corresponding position.
Please make also sure that the leading edge of the cartridge is parallel to the marker lines of the cartridge
alignment gauge. Fix the right position through looking the headshell screw on the top.
During nal tonearm and cartridge installation, always take a look from the top onto the
alignment gauge, to avoid any parallax errors.
The installation is done correctly, when at the same time
the armtube is parallel to the marking lines on the gauge,
the diamond tip is on the reference point and the leading
edge of the cartridge is parallel to the lines on the gauge.
Finally lock all screws that had been involved during the
adjustments.
Now you are ready for the anti-skating adjustment.
This also depends on the tracking force of the cartridge
and the diamond shape.
After setting up the cartridge, please tighten the tonearm in its base to x it in this position.
Pic. 12: Correct installation

3.2 Adjustment of the Antiskating
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alignment of the antiskating tracking force posiion of the antiskating screw
minimal antiskating 10 - 15 mN see illustration 1
medium antiskating 15 - 20 mN see illustration 2
maximum antiskating 20 mN and more see illustration 3
Illustration 1 :
Minimal antiskating
(Screw is almost
removed)
Illustration 2 :
Medium antiskating
(Screw is at half
position)
Illustration 3 :
Maximum
antiskating
(Screw is screwed
in)
3.3 Setting-up of the motor
Take the motor-pulley out of the accessory bag and shift the motor
pulley as far as on the motors shaft until you have a distance of
approximately 1 mm between the upper edge of the motor and
the lower edge of the pulley.
Now tighten the three screws in the pulley one after the other
with the precision screw driver.
Now place the motor unit into the stainless steel motor stand and x the motor with the two screws on the
side of the motor stand. Place the motor unit into the cut out on the left side of the turntable chassis and
pay attention, that the switch of the motor faces outside.
Now you can connect the power cord to your power outlet.
Place one drive belt around the platter and
around the pulley.
The smaller diameter of the pulley is used
for 33 1/3 rpm and the larger diameter for
45 rpm.
The position „I” on the motor-switches the
motor on.
Before rst use, let the turntable run in for the rst 15 to 30 minutes.
1 mm
Pic. 11: Antiskating adjustment
Pic. 12: Mounting the pulley
Pic. 13: Drive belt mounting

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Now connect your Satisfy Carbon tonearm with the phono input of your phono-preamplier.
You can nd more information on adequate phono-preampliers and interconnects on our Website:
www.clearaudio.de
Only if you have static problems with your record, then it is necessary to ground your bearing.
Please connect the ground wire with the bearing on the upper side of the chassis (see pic. 14).
The setup is now completed.
Please pay attention!
If the Emotion SE is a longer time not in use, please switch the turntable on the main switch on the motor
completely off!
You will nd the main switch on the motor (see picture):
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Emotion SE turntable.
Your Clearaudio Team
Pic. 14: Connecting the ground wire to
the turntable
I = ON
O = OFF
Pic. 15: Main switch

4. Special information
4.1 Maintenance
• If the
Emotion SE turntable is a longer time not in use, please disconnect the motor from the mains
supply.
• Every twelve months you can lubricate (only if you will recognize speed variations) the bearing of
the turntable platter with the delivered oil. In this case it is enough to put 4 or 5 drops of the oil into
bearing. Please take special caution to any damages of the power cord. Any damages should only be
repaired only by authorized personal. A damaged power cord must be exchanged immediately!
Caution !
Please use only non alcoholic uids and only uids specially used for acrylic, to clean the
Emotion SE turntable. Otherwise damage to the material or surface could occur!!
4.2 Transportation
Send / ship the Emotion SE turntable always and only in the original packing!!!
Only in the original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty.
If you repackage the turntable, please make all steps inverted like at installation and set up (chapter 3)
• If any transportation of the Emotion SE turntable should be necessary, please always remove the
turntable platter. Otherwise serious damage can occur!
• The bearing hole needs to be covered as well, to avoid any dust coming into the bearing. Always take
of the pulley of the motor unit as well, to prevent the motor shaft from any damages.
4.3 Service
In case of any necessary service for all Clearaudio products should be done by authorized personal only.
In case of any repair, the Clearaudio Emotion SE turntable needs to be send to your nearest authorized
dealer or directly to the Clearaudio factory.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[e-mail]
To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty, it is necessary that you ll out and send the corresponding part
of the warranty registration card back to Clearaudio, within two weeks after purchase. Only if the product is
returned in its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty.
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6. Technical data
Construction prinicple: Resonance optimized chassis shape, belt driven
Speed possibilities: 33 1/3 rpm / 45 rpm (78 rpm with optional motor pulley)
Drive unit: Decoupled synchronous motor embedded in a massive
metal-housing
Bearing: Patented, Inverted bearing and polished ceramic axle, incl.
CMB-magnetic-bearing-technology
Platter: GS-PMMA acrylic, precision CNC machined surface
Speed variation: +/- 0.2 %
Power consumption:
Max. consumption:
Consumption in operation:
Off mode:
2.0 Watt
1.6 Watt
0.0 Watt (if main switch is in “O” position)
Weight: Approx: 7 kg (incl. Motor)
Dimensions(w x h x d): Approx. 400 mm x 330 mm x 88 mm
Approx. 15.75 x 12.99 x 3.47 inch
Warranty: 3 years*
* Only if the warranty card is lled out correctly and sent back to Clearaudio within 14 days.
Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions.
Technical specications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Availability as long as stock lasts. Copies and imprints- also only in extracts – require written conformation through
Clearaudio electronic GmbH; Germany
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Sehr verehrte clearaudio – Kundin, sehr verehrter clearaudio - Kunde,
Sie haben sich für ein clearaudio Emotion SE Laufwerk entschieden, ein hochwertiges Produkt der
clearaudio electronic GmbH.
Resonanz - reduzierende Formgebung in Verbindung mit einer ausgelagerten Motoreinheit garantieren
absolute Laufruhe, originalgetreue Wiedergabe und somit ein echtes Musikerlebnis. Eine hochpräzise, von
clearaudio patentierte CMB-Lagertechnologie sorgt für reibungslosen Analoggenuss.
Um die volle Qualität des
Emotion SE Laufwerkes nutzen zu können, lesen Sie bitte diese
Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch. Alle Hinweise dienen dazu, Ihnen viele Jahre ungetrübten
Musikgenuss zu bereiten und Fehlbedienungen zu verhindern.
Wir bedanken uns für Ihr Vertrauen und wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem neuen clearaudio
Emotion SE Laufwerk.
clearaudio electronic GmbH
Lesen Sie diesen Abschnitt in jedem Fall, bevor Sie ein Gerät an das Stromnetz anschließen.
CE-MARKIERUNG
GERÄTENETZEINSTELLUNG
Ihr clearaudio Produkt wurde so konstruiert, dass es den Sicherheitsbestimmungen in Ihrer Region
genügt. Dieses Produkt kann nur mit 230 V / 50 Hz Wechselstrom betrieben werden.
URHEBERRECHT
Aufnahme und Wiedergabe jeglichen Tonmaterials kann die Zustimmung des Urhebers erfordern. Beachten
Sie dazu folgende Informationsschriften.
- Copyright Act 1956 (Urheberrechtsgesetz 1956)
- Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 (Gesetz über dramatische und musikalische
Aufführungsrechte, 1958)
- Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 (Künstlerschutzgesetze von 1963 und 1972)
- Sämtliche nachfolgende gesetzliche Verfügungen und Bestimmungen.
Der clearaudio Emotion SE entspricht den Bestimmungen über elektromagnetische Störfreiheit
(EMC) und denen über Niederspannungsgeräte.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Verpackungsübersicht 19
2. Lieferumfang 20 - 21
3. Aufbau und Inbetriebnahme 22 - 29
4. Besondere Hinweise 30
5. Technische Daten 31
Garantie Informationen 32
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1. Verpackungsübersicht
Abb. 1: Verpackungsübersicht
1. Etage (Karton oben):
Motoreinheit, Motorbasis (nicht abge-
bildet) Lageroberteil, Antriebspulley,
Zubehör
Sofern Emotion SE
im Paket bestellt:
clearaudio Satisfy Carbon (dw) Tonarm
und/oder Clearaudio Tonabnehmer
2. Etage (Karton mittig):
Plattenspielerkörper
mit Lagerunterteil
3. Etage (Karton unten):
Plattenteller

2. Lieferumfang
Das clearaudio Emotion SE Laufwerk verlässt unsere Fertigung in einer besonders sicheren und eigens für
dieses Laufwerk konzipierten Verpackung. Bewahren Sie diese Verpackung auf, um jederzeit einen sicheren
Transport Ihres Gerätes zu gewährleisten.
Bitte kontrollieren Sie anhand der unten aufgeführten Liste den Lieferumfang Ihres neu erworbenen
clearaudio Emotion SE Laufwerks.
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1Plattenspielerkörper mit eingesetztem
Lagerunterteil, Tonarmaufnahme und
höhenverstellbaren Füßen
4Motorantriebseinheit mit Netzzuleitung
und Motorbasis
2Plattenteller aus GS-Acryl 5Antriebsrad aus Acryl
3CMB-Lageroberteil 6Optional im Paket:
Satisfy Carbon Tonarm / direktverkabelt
456
Abb. 2.1: Lieferumfang
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