Clearaudio Master Innovation User manual

User manual
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electronic GmbH, 2017/11 Made in Germany
Innovation
Innovation
Picture: Package with
Clearaudio tonearm „TT3“
and Clearaudio cartridge
„Titanium V2 “.
Innovation Wood
Picture: Package with
Clearaudio tonearm
„Universal“ and Clearaudio
cartridge „da Vinci V2 “.

Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulation’s to your choice of the Innovation / Innovation Wood (in the following: Innovation
named) turntable, a world class turntable, handmade in Germany by Clearaudio electronic GmbH.
Resonance minimizing chassis construction in a sandwich in combination with the innovative motor
unit (low noise level and high turning moments), guarantees total isolation of resonances from the
turntable chassis, providing the best music reproduction and authentic High End imaging. A high
precision, maintenance free sinter bronze bearing is completing the analogue pleasure.
The Clearaudio patented CMB-Bearing-Technology, an inverted bearing with jewelled and polished
ceramic bearing shaft and a bronzed liner, provides frictionless analog enjoyment.
Please read this instruction manual carefully, to avoid any damages or loss of warranty.
This manual will help you for an easy setup and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long time.
We wish you a lot of musical enjoyments with your new Clearaudio Innovation turntable.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.
WARNINGS
Don’t expose your turntable to rain or humidity.
Don’t handle the mains leads with wet hands.
Don’t place or insert anything into the equipment or through ventilation holes.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
CE-MARKING
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING
Your Clearaudio product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requi-
rements that exist in your area. This product can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC (50 Hz and
60 Hz).
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.
The Clearaudio Innovation meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.
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Contents
1. Packing overview ................................................ 4
2. List of components .............................................. 5 - 6
3. Installation and setup ......................................... 7 - 12
4. Fine adjustment of the motor ............................. 13
5. Service and special instruction ........................... 14
6. Technical data ..................................................... 15
Warranty information ..............................................16
Stroboscope Testrecord user manual ...................... 17 -18
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1. Packing overview
Pic. 1: Packing overview
Accessories,
user manual,
warranty card,
Clearaudio Quality
Card,
Stroboscope Testre-
cord
Innovation
turntable chassis incl.
mounted lower bea-
ring part and integra-
ted motor unit;
optional: Tonearm
Stainless steel-sub-
platter; Delrin or Ac-
rylic platter;
power supply;
upper bearing part
and – cap
optional: Cartridge
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2. List of components
Clearaudio has developed a special and secure packing for your Innovation turntable that ensures
a safe transportation. Please keep this original packing, if you need to ship the turntable.
Below you nd the part list of the Clearaudio Innovation turntable:
Pic. 2: List of components
123
4
7a 7b
1. Turntable body with mounted
lower bearing part 5. Bearing part
2. Stainless steel sub-platter 6. 3 x Flat Pads
3. Delrin or Acrylic (Wood version)
turntable platter 7. Optional: Clearaudio
Universal (7 a) or
Magnify (7 b) tonearm with counterweight
to adjust the tracking force
4. Power supply 8. Mounting clip for stainless steel sub-platter
and hex wrench
Pic. 7b: Clearaudio Magnify tonearm
Pic. 7a: Clearaudio
Universal tonearm
56
8
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Continuation of components list
910 11
12 13 14
15 16 a 17
9. 1 Pair of white gloves 15. Bearing oil for occasional use
10. Grounding - wire for the Innovation
turntable (to connect in the bottom
bearing part) 16 a
16 b
Optional in package:
Clearaudio MC cartridge
da Vinci
Clearaudio MC cartridge Talismann
Clearaudio Smart Stylus Gauge
11. Level gauge for the turntable
alignment 17. Clearaudio
Stroboscope Testrecord
(Art. No. AC038) to adjust the exact speed
12. 1 pcs. at belt 18. Optional in package:
Turntable + tonearm + cartridge
No illustration:
Cartridge alignment gauge
for Unify or Universal tonearm (optional)
13. 4 pcs. hex wrench; sizes: #1,5; #
2,5; #3; #7 19. Not shown: warranty card, Clearaudio Quality Card, Sales return paper
14. Screw driver 17. Not shown: User Manual
Pic. 2.1: List of components
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please double check the tightness of all bolts, hardware, and mounting pods, as temperature
uctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose.
16 b
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3. Installation and setup
The setup of the Innovation turntable is easy as the turntable chassis is pre-assembled and has been
tested at the factory.
Please use the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted ngerprints (platter).
The Innovation turntable requires a space for setup of at least 18.90 inch x 19.29 inch.
18.90 inch
/ 480 mm
19.29 inch / 490 mm
Pic. 3: Required set - up space
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Please follow the description step by step:
1.)
First take out the three black at pads out of the accessory bag.
Place these at pads on your hi-rack or another suitable base, where the nal position of your
Innovation turntable will be.
2.)
After that, take the Innovation turntable body of the next packing layer and place the spikes of the
turntable on the at pads.
Pic. 4: Innovation with tonearm base
Pic. 6: Oiling the bearing shaft
3.)
To avoid hum noises we recommend to ground the bearing. For that attach the supplied grounding
wire to the bearing cap with the existing screw.
Pic. 5: Grounding the bearing of the Innovation
4.)
Remove the protective security tape from the bearing housing.
Place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil on the ceramic bearing shaft.
(also available at www.analogshop.de, Art. No. AC068)
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5.)
Take the stainless steel platter with both hands carefully out of the box.
Remove the lamination of the scale ring on the lower side of the turntable.
Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches.
Push the delivered bearing part carefully through the hole in the stainless steel sub-platter and
mount the bearing part with the sub-platter by using the mounting clip.
6.)
In the next step remove the lamination of the sensor, mounted on the turntable chassis (picture 6:
red frame).
Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches.
Pic. 7: Connection sub-platter and bearing upper part
Pic. 8: Removing the lamination
7.)
With both hands you can place the stainless steel platter
carefully onto the bearing.
Through a lightly (!!) up and down movement the platter
will slip onto the bearing upper part (picture 8).
Make sure with gentle pressure that the platter is applying
on the complete surface of the bearing.
Avoid major side forces to avoid any damages to
the ceramic bearing! Pic. 9: Setup stainless steel platter with
upper bearing part
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8.)
Now you can remove the mounting clip with the delivered hex wrench.
9.)
Take the Delrin platter with both hands out of the box and set
the platter carefully onto the bearing.
The at side of the platter should face to the stainless steel
platter and the side with the cut-out (for the record) should
face up.
To avoid any damages on your bearing, the Delrin platter
should have room temperature before the setup begins
(approx. 20 ° Celsius).
Avoid major side forces to avoid any damages to the
ceramic bearing!
Pic. 10: Removing of the mounting clip
Pic. 11: Setup Delrin platter and bearing cap
You will nd suitable adjustment equipment under www.clearaudio.de or www.analogshop.de.
10.)
To install the tonearm, please follow the user manual of the manufacturer.
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11.)
To mount and adjust a cartridge, please follow the user manual of the manufacturer.
If you purchased your Clearaudio Innovation turntable as a package with tonearm and cartridge,
you will nd a
Smart Level Gauge in your accessory, which will help you to adjust the Tracking Force
of the cartridge:
Pic. 12: Use of Smart Stylus Gauge
✓

tracking force too high!

tracking force too low!
This position of the diamond corre-
lates to a tracking force of 20 mN
(2.0g).
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12.)
The following nal adjustment is very important:
Please ensure that your turntable rack is in a levelled position.
Please check with the bubble level gauge, if your Innovation turntable is in a levelled position.
You can adjust each of the turntables feet to get the turntable levelled.
Only if the turntable is in a levelled position you will get the best results with your Innovation turn-
table.
Pic. 13 a: Alignment of the
turntable Pic. 13 b: Adjustment of the turntables`feets
13.)
Please connect the mains plug to your power supply.
14.)
Place the at belt around the platter and around the
motor pulley.
By pushing the sensor-switch, marked with “33 1/3”
on the motor, the turntable starts to spin until 33 1/3
rpm is reached.
After the initial setup we recommend to let the
turntable spin for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
This ensures a smoother break in.
Pic. 14: Connection power supply and motor
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4. Fine adjustment of the Innovation motor
1.)
The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory. Through the transport or through soiling on
the sensor or the sensor ring some small speed deviations can occur.
Please check the speed before using the turntable for the rst time.
For the correct adjustment of the speed please put the recommended Clearaudio Stroboscope
Testrecord on the platter. Follow hereby the instruction of the Stroboscope Testrecord user manual.
To check the speed with highest accuracy please use the Clearaudio Speed Light (Art. No. AC039,
www.analogshop.de).
On the front side of your turntable there are three setting trimmers (see Pic. 15).
- Left trimmer = setting 33 1/3 rpm
(near turntable motor)
- Middle trimmer = setting 45 rpm
- Right trimmer = setting 78 rpm
(near turntable bearing)
Pic. 15: Fine adjustment of the motor (on the
backside)
If you like to adjust the speed 33 1/3 rpm, take the Aluminum screw driver (see accessories) and
turn the left trimmer until you have reached the right speed according to the Stroboscope Testrecord
(see user manual “Stroboscope Testrecord”).
- Turning the trimmer counter clockwise = reduces the turntable speed
- Turning the trimmer clockwise = raises the turntable speed
Please proceed with the speed adjustment for 45 rpm and 78 rpm in the same way!
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 platter very carefully!
Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.
Be careful and avoid any scratches on the sensor or the scale ring!
If the motor has further more speed variations please contact your nearest authorized Clearaudio
dealer or directly the Clearaudio factory (address on page 14).
If the turntable is not in use, disconnect the unit completely from the power supply by removing the
main plug from the socket.
Now you are nally ready to play your vinyl records.
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Innovation turntable.
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5. Special instruction
5.1 Maintenance
• If the Innovation turntable is a longer time not in use, please disconnect the motor from the
main supply.
• Every two years you can lubricate the bearing of the turntable platter with the delivered oil.
In this case it is enough to put 1 or 2 drops of the oil into bearing.
• Please take special caution to any damages of the power cord. Any damages should 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
Innovation turntable.
Otherwise damage on the material or the surface can occur!
Don’t use try cloths for cleaning because of the electrostatic charging. Suitable cleaning
uids will be available at Clearaudio (www.analogshop.de) or your Hi dealer.
5.2 Transport
Send / ship the Innovation 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 setup (chapter 3).
• If any transportation of the Innovation turntable should be necessary, please always remove
the turntable platter and the shaft holder. Otherwise serious damage can occur!
• To avoid any dust coming into the bearing, the bearing hole needs to be covered as well.
Only if the product is returned in its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty.
5.3 Service
In case of any necessary, service for all Clearaudio products should be done by authorized perso-
nal only.
In case of any repair, the Clearaudio Innovation turntable needs to be send to your nearest autho-
rized Clearaudio distributor, 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]
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6. Technical data
Construction principle: Resonance–optimised chassis shape, made of laminated
wood and aluminium with precision CNC machined surface.
– All turntable feet are ne adjustable
– Optical Speed Control (OSC)
– Playback with two tonearms possible
Speed possibilities: Comfortable speed change, 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Drive unit: – High torque DC motor with belt drive
– Electronic Optical Speed Control (OSC)
Bearing: Clearaudio CMB ceramic magnetic bearing in main platter /
upper drive platter assembly. Inverted bearing in lower drive
platter
Platter: 70 mm / 2.75 inch main platter, made out of synthetic mate-
rial with high density and excellent dimension stability, preci-
sion CNC machined surface, solid stainless steel sub–platter,
dynamically balance
Speed variation less than: +/- 0.05 %
Power consumption:
Max. consumption:
Consumption in operation:
Stand by mode:
Off mode:
9.3 Watt
2.5 Watt
2.5 Watt
0.0 Watt
Weight: approx. 24 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
Dimensions (w x d x h): approx. 460 mm x 468 mm x 220 mm
(18.11 inch x 19.09 inch x 8.66 inch)
Warranty: 5 years* (see page 16)
* Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.
Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions.
Technical specications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Product availability is as long as stock lasts.
Copies and reprints of this documents, including extracts, require written consent from
Clearaudio electronic GmbH; Germany
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To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty (Innovation turntable 5 years), it is necessary that you ll
out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certicate /card back to
Clearaudio, within two weeks after purchase. Only if the product is returned in its original packing
Clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5 years.
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 affect those rights in any way.
FRANÇAIS
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 sufsantes.
DEUTSCH
GARANTIE
Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zunächst an Ihren Clearaudio Händler. Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf.
WICHTIG!
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.
NEDERLANDS
GARANTIE
Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke Clearaudio.
UW KWITANTIE, KASSABON E.D. BEWAREN
Uw kwitantie, kassabon e.d. vormen uw bewijs van aankoop van een waardevol artikel en dienen op een veilige plaats
bewaard te worden voor evt, verwijzing bijv, in verbend met verzekering of bij correspondentie met Clearaudio.
BELANGRIJK
Bij een evt, beroep op de garantie is het de verantwoordelijkheid van de consument een gedateerd bewijs van aankoop
te tonen. Uw kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs.
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GARANZIA
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parti difettose.Non sono coperti da garanzia difetti derivanti da uso improprio, errata installazione, manuten-
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di funzionamento dell’apparecchio. Sono inoltre esclusi dalla garanzia gli interventi inerenti l’installazione e
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Gli apparecchi verranno riparati presso i nostri Centri di Assistenza Autorizzati. Le spese ed i rischi di trasporto
sono a carico del cliente. La casa costruttrice declina ogni responsabilità per danni diretti o indiretti provocati
dalla inosservanza delle prescrizio-ni di installazione, uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o
per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a ni professionali.
ESPAÑOL
GARANTIA
Para obtener información acerca de la garantia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor Clearaudio.
GUARDE SU RECIBO DE COMPRA
Su recibo de compra es su prueba permanente de haber adquirido un aparato de valor, Este recibo deberá
guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizarlo como referencia cuando tenga que hacer uso del seguro o se ponga
en contacto con Clearaudio.
IMPORTANTE
Cuando solicite el servicio otorgado por la garantia el usuario tiene la responsabilidad de demonstrar cuándo
efectuó la compra. En este caso, su recibo de compra será la prueba apropiada.
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Bedienungsanleitung
Stroboscope Testrecord
The Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord satises the highest demands for an exact speed ad-
justment for turntables. Dramatic sound improvements can be reached only with exact calibrated
speeds.
- Optimal adjustment for turntables -
To adjust the exact speed, please choose the side for 50 / 60 Hz, or
the other side for the use with the speed light rst. If you choose the
side without the speed light source, you can use the regular light source
for the installation, either 50 Hz (outer scales) or 60 Hz. The scales are
graduated in three different reading options:
33.3 Hz, 45 Hz and 78 Hz (starting from the outer diameter).
Please place the Stroboscope Testrecord on your turntable platter and start the engine of your
turntable. The big advantage of the Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord is, that you can place your
cartridge onto the Stroboscope Testrecord , while measuring the speed, as there are grooves provi-
ded on the disc. This means, for the rst time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic
circumstances.
If you have the impression that the horizontal lines move on the scale, you should set or readjust
the speed of the motor again.
- If the lines move clockwise, the speed is too fast.
- If the lines move counter clockwise, the motor speed is too slow.
Please correct the speed on your motor or turntable until you have the impression that the lines
stopped moving. After that you have reached the exact speed and you can enjoy the full potential
of your vinyl collection again.
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If you use the Speed Light (Art. No. AC039) you can reach an even higher or
more accurate adjustment, completely independent of the power line or fre-
quency of your country. As well, the 300 Hz calibrated light, used as an external
light source is completely independent from possible power line uctuations,
which could inuence the result by regular light. The 300 Hz of the Speed Light
are generated by a stabilized quartz oscillator and permit a very exact adjust-
ment. Please put the Stroboscope Testrecord with the ne lines upward on
yourturntable. Here you also
have the possibility to choose between two different speeds.
With the outside scale you can detect the speed of 33 Hz and with the inside scale you can detect
the speed of 45 Hz. Again, the big advantage of the Clearaudio
Stroboscope Testrecord is, that
you can place your cartridge onto the
Stroboscope Testrecord , while measuring the speed, as there
are grooves provided on the disc. This means, for the rst time a real time speed analysis is possible
under realistic
circumstances.
Press the button of the speed light source and place it parallel over to the scale and adjust the motor
or turntable speed until the horizontal lines do not move anymore.
- Tip -
As more accurate your turntable speed is adjusted, as better the overall sonic appearance of the
record playback will be!
It is mandatory to check the speed several times through out the year, to ensure that other inuen-
ces are not minimizing the sound quality.
Technical Data:
Speed Light
Light source: blue LED / 300 Hz precision light source (calibrated)
Battery: V23GA – 12 V – Alkaline (Art. No.: AC039/B)
(Technical changes are subject without notication)
Date: 2017/11
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[e-mail]
Bedienungsanleitung
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clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Straße 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone/Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[e-mail]
Handmade in Germany
(Technische Änderungen vorbehalten -
Technical specication are subject to change
without prior notication) 2017
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