Clearaudio Statement V2 User manual

User manual
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Statement V2

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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the Statement V2 turntable.
You have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the Statement V2 , a world class product from
Clearaudio electronic GmbH.
The special resonance-optimised construction, the external motor-unit and the patented
Clearaudio - CMB -bearing-technology guarantees absolute speed stability, pure pleasure in
listening and reproduction absolutely faithful to the original.
Thank you very much your condence.
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that your Statement V2 turntable is correctly
installed ready to take you to a new dimension of music reproduction.
We hope you will enjoy your new Clearaudio Statement V2 turntable.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Please read the warning before connecting your Statement V2 turntable 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
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 Statement V2 meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

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Contents
1. Packaging overview ............................................ 4 - 5
2. Construction overview ........................................ 6
3. Setup and operation ............................................ 7 - 15
4. Motor adjustment ................................................ 16
5. Special notes ....................................................... 17
6. Technical data ..................................................... 18
Warranty information ............................................. 19 - 20

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1. Packaging overview
The Statement V2 turntable is packed and delivered on either a Euro pallet or two half size Euro
pallets. The Packing is specially made for the Statement V2 turntable and should be retained for any
repacking.
Please note:
The Statement V2 turntable is very heavy and will require at least two people to unpack and setup.
Attention / Warning:
IMPORTANT!
Before it is fully assembled there are strong magnetic elds around the main bearing,
these could interfere with heart pacemakers and so the Statement V2 should not be
setup by anyone with a pacemaker.The Statement V2 turntable is extremely heavy and
should not be assembled by anyone with back problems.
The two wooden boxes contain the turntable stand and the pendulum weights, as well as ve (5)
separately packed cartons containing all other parts (e.g. massive metal cross, acrylic chassis,
bearings etc).
Please check the accessories contents according to the following list before you setup the turntable.
1. Two pairs of white gloves 5. Three bases as counter weights (40mm)
2. Two belts 6. Four bases as at pads
3. Tool for adjustment of stainless steel
discs (pendulum weight) 7. Polishing paste
4. Three bases as counter weights (20mm) 8. A set of hex wrenches
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9. Bearing oil 13. Bubble level gauges
10. Acrylic cleaner 14. Not shown: Two wooden blocks
11. Screwdriver 15. Not shown: User manual
12. Statement clamp 16. Not shown: Warranty card, Clearaudio
certicate card (QCQ)

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2. Construction overview
Pic. 1: Construction overview

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3. Set up and operation
1.
Select the position in which you will uste the Statement V2
turntable. Place the Statement V2 turntable base in this
position on the four supplied feet.
2.
Place the two wooden blocks beneath the Statement V2
base as shown.
Pic. 2: Placing the Statement
Pic. 3: Placing the Statement

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IMPORTANT!
Being careful not to damage the bearing spindle on top of the pendulum shaft, assemble the
pendulum, starting by sliding a solid metal disc over the pendulum shaft so that it rests on the
wooden blocks. Be sure to place a felt mat between each metal disc, building the pendulum with
three solid discs at the bottom, then six half-cut-away discs, then two more solid discs, nally adding
the solid disc engraved with the words Clearaudio Statement V2.
Pic. 4: Placing the discs
Disc engraved with
„Clearaudio Statement “
Disc, solid
(2 pcs.)
Disc, half cut away
(6 pcs.)
Disc, solid
(3 pcs.)
Place a felt mat in
between each stainless
steel platters
Please note:
If you are using the Statement V2 TT1 tangential tonearm, position the half-cut-away discs with the
cut-away section at the rear of the turntable.
3.
Place the four cork damping plates on top of the four
corner pillars.
Place 4 pcs. damping
plates if not assembled
already from the factory
Please note:
Again, being careful not to damage the bearing spindle on
top of the pendulum shaft, lower the stainless steel cross
frame over the pendulum shaft so that is rests on the four
cork damping plates.
Pic. 5: Placing the cork damping plates

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5.
Set the cross shaped massive metal part through the spindle onto the four cork.
6.
Tighten the bearing to the shaft by tightening the screws in the bearing collar (8x).
Pic. 6: Placing the metal part Pic. 6.1: Placing the metal part
Pic. 7: Tighten the bearing

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7.
Lift the pendulum shaft to align the V-shaped groove in the pendulum shaft with the locking screws
in the gimbal bearing. Lock the gimbal bearing to the pendulum shaft by fully tightening the eight
screws so that they locate in the groove of the
pendulum shaft.
Pic. 9: Removing the wood spacers
IMPORTANT!
Carefully lift the whole upper section, raising the
pendulum o of the wooden blocks.
Pic. 8: Lifting the upper part
8.
Remove the wooden blocks from beneath the
turntable and carefully lower the upper section
back onto the four cork damping plates.

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9.
Lock the oating chassis to the pendulum shaft by fully tightening the eight screws.
IMPORTANT!
Being careful not to damage the bearing spindle
on top of the pendulum shaft, lower the main
oating chassis over the top of the pendulum
shaft.
10.
Apply 3 to 4 drops of the Clearaudio
Synthetic Bearing Oil (also available at www.analogshop.de
Art. No. AC068) to the bearing spindle.
Please apply 3 to 4 drps
to the bearing spindle Lock the 8 screws
Pic. 11: Tighten the bearing screws
Pic. 10 : Removing the wood spacers

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11.
Place the lower drive bearing housing over the bearing spindle.
12.
Place the lower magnetic drive platter over the bearing housing
making sure that the ring of magnets faces upwards.
13.
For the next step, please apply 3 to 4 drops of
the Clearaudio Synthetic Bearing Oil also onto
the main bearing spindle.
Acrylic chassis
Pic. 12: Placing the lower bearing house
Pic. 13: Placing the lower magnetic
drive platter
Pic. 14: Oiling the main bearing spindle

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14.
Making sure that the circular cut-outs in the corners of the acrylic chassis are on the underside.
Carefully (!) insert the bearing spindle into the bearing sleeve in the acrylic chassis.
IMPORTANT!
Be careful not to allow the magnets to snatch
the bearing as you insert it.
Pic. 15: To insert the bearing spindle into the bearing
sleeve
15.
Attach the upper drive platter to the bottom of the main bearing spindle by screwing the bottom cap
very tightly to the bottom of the main bearing.
Make sure that the ring of magnets faces down.
IMPORTANT!
Gently push the upper magnetic drive platter
upwards against the acrylic chassis to ensure
that the platter fully sits in the bearing.
Pic. 16: To attach the upper drive platter to the
bottom of the main bearing spindle

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16.
Lower the acrylic chassis onto the four pillars at the
corners of the oating chassis so that the circular
cut-outs sit over the pillars.
17.
Firmly screw the four stainless steel arm bases through the acrylic chassis into the four pillars of the
oating chassis.
Pic. 17: To lower the acrylic chassis
Pic. 18: Setting the arm bases

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18.
Lower rst the metal ywheel over the main bearing.
In the next step lower the main platter on top of the metal
ywheel, making sure that the dot on the top of the bearing
and the platter are aligned.
Pic. 19: Setting the platters
Pic. 20: Finished set up

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4. Motor adjustment
1.
Push the motor pulley over the motor spindle and lock in
place by gently tightening the three screws in the side of
the pulley. (If not already factory adjusted)
2.
Place the drive belt rst around the lower drive platter and
then around the motor pulley.
3.
Plug the supplied
Statement V2 power supply rst into the back of the motor, and nally into the
mains supply.
4.
To assembly the tonearm please refer to the instruction manual of the manufacturer.
The setup of your Statement V2 turntable is now complete!
Clearaudio wish you al lot of pleasure and musical enjoyment with your Statement V2.
Pic. 21: Setting the motor pulley
Back view
Pic. 22: Placing the drive belt

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5. Special notes
5.1 Maintenance
The Clearaudio
Statement V2 does not require any extensive maintenance.
• If the Statement V2 turntable is not in use for a long time please disconnect the motor from the
mains supply.
• Every two years you can lubricate (only if you notice speed variation) the bearing of the turntable
platter with the supplied oil. In this case it is only necessary to put 4 or 5 drops of the oil onto
the bearing shaft.
• Please take special care to avoid any damage to the power cord. Any damage should only be
repaired only by authorized personal. A damaged power cord must be exchanged immediately!
Caution!
Don’t use abrasive cleaning uid for the Statement V2 turntable. A few drops of window
cleaner in a glass of water is sucient. Carefully dry all cleaned parts with a cotton
lint-free cloth.
The acrylic parts must only be cleaned with special acrylic cleaning uids and under no
circumstances spirit or uids based on alcohol. (To avoid the danger of surface
damage!) You will nd suitable cleaning uids either in specialised shops or in the Clearaudio
onlineshop: www.analogshop.de .
5.2 Transportation
Should it be necessary to transport the Statement V2 turntable, always please be sure to remove
the turntable platter. Otherwise serious damage can occur!
It is also important that the bearing hole is covered to avoid any dust entering the bearing.
Always take of the pulley o of the motor unit to prevent the motor shaft from any damage.
To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty, you are required to ll out and return the corresponding
part of the warranty registration certicate /card to Clearaudio within two weeks after purchase.
Only if the product is returned in its original packing can Clearaudio provide service under
warranty.
5.3 Service
If service or repair on any Clearaudio product is necessary, please contact your dealer / distributor
or contact Clearaudio directly. Clearaudio can also inform you of your nearest service location.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if this unit has to be transported
and / or shipped. Any further questions you may have about this turntable should be directed to the
distributor or directly to Clearaudio at:
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 details: Aluminium, stainless steel and bullet proof wood
Speed change: Electonic speed selection, 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Motor drive: Non-contact magnetic drive system
Bearing: Clearaudio patented ceramic bearing (CMB)
Platter: 98mm / 3.86 inches main platter (Acryl / POM), dynamically
balanced, with excellent speed stability
Speedaccuracy (measured): < ±0.03%
Power consumption: Max. consumption: 19 watts
Consumption in operation: 8 watts
O mode: 0.0 watts (if main switch is in '0' position)
Total weight: approx. 350kg
Dimensions (W/D/H in inch): approx. 27.17 x 22.44 x 52.17 (with TT1 tonearm) inches
Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): approx. 690 x 570 x 1325 (with TT1 tonearm)
Manufacturers guarantee*: 10 years*
* 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
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The warranty time for the Statement V2 turntable is 10 years.
To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty of 10 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 10 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 aect those rights in any way.
FRANÇAIS
GARANTIE
Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacter le distributeur local Clearaudio.
CONSERVER L‘ATTESTATION D‘ACHAT
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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.
DEUTSCH
GARANTIE
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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.
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GARANTIE
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ESPAÑOL
GARANTIA
Para obtener información acerca de la garantia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor Clearaudio.
GUARDE SU RECIBO DE COMPRA
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guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizarlo como referencia cuando tenga que hacer uso del seguro o se ponga
en contacto con Clearaudio.
IMPORTANTE
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efectuó la compra. En este caso, su recibo de compra será la prueba apropiada.