Clearaudio Statement V2 User manual

User manual
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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.

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Safety instructions
1. General information
Check the turntable for any damage before using it. Do not connect the turntable if damaged!
Never connect the turntable if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the turntable checked.
Never expose the turntable to rain or moisture.
Never touch the power cord of the device with wet hands.
Regular visual inspections for defective insulation on the connection cable are also recommended for your own safety.
A damaged cable should be replaced immediately by a specialist!
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the device. Always pull directly on the plug!
The inside of the turntable is maintenance free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit yourself, since this
can lead to loss of warranty!
We recommend disconnecting the power supply from the mains if you do not operate the device for a longer period of
time.
The turntable does not feature an automatic shut-o mechanism.
Therefore, as soon as the stylus has reached the run-out groove, engage the tonearm lift and switch the turntable o.
Not suitable for children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.
2. Intended use
The Statement is a turntable for playing records.
The intended use of the Statement 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
Avoid locations 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 at room temperature.
No objects with an open ame may be placed on or near the device (burning candles or similar).
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
Never use agressive cleaning detergent.
Donotusedryclothsforcleaningasthisgeneratesstaticelectricity. Suitable cleaning and care products fromClearaudio
are available from www.analogshop.de or from specialist retailers.
The bearing of the turntable platter can be lubricated every 2 years with the oil provided.
Put 1 or 2 drops of the oil into the bearing for lubrication.

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6. Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!
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.
7. Service
The Statement turntable should be repaired during the guarantee period by the manufacturer only, otherwise the
warranty claim expires. All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by specialist retailers.
If, despite the high production standard, a service is necessary, the Statement turntable must be send to Clearaudio
through your dealer.
8. Transport
Use the original packing material for further transportation of the Statement turntable, otherwise serious damage could
occur.
Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped.
Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging.
Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing.
Always remove the turntable platter and replace the foam securing the sub-platter and cover the bearing with tape as
well. Otherwise serious damage can occur.
Remove also the pulley from the motor axle to avoid any damage during transport.
Clearaudio assumes no liability for any damage that may occur due to incorrect packing.
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. Packaging overview..........................................4 - 5
2. Construction overview......................................6
3. Setup and operation .........................................7 - 15
4. Motor adjustment .............................................16
5. Troubleshooting................................................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 use 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. Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Statement turntable, 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? Check the connection.
No sound
The tonearm and phono stage
are not properly connected. Check the cable connection between the tonearm and the phono stage.
Is the amp turned on? Check the power supply to the amplier.
The volume on the amplier/
loudspeaker is set too low or on
„mute“.
Check the volume settings.
Is the cartridge protective cap
still attached? Remove the cartridge‘s protective cap.
Is the tonearm in the raised
position? Lower the tonearm into the lead-in groove.
Is the stylus damaged? Check the stylus and have the cartridge checked
by a specialist if necessary.
Bad sound /
noise
Is the record or the stylus dirty or
damaged? Clean the record / or the cartridge. Clearaudio oers many helpful accessories for care and
cleaning. In the event of damage, we recommend
an assessment by a specialist and, if necessary,
an exchange.
Is the cartridge properly mounted
into the tonearm? Check the installation using the relevant user manual and correct them if necessary.
Has the tracking force been set
too high? Adjust the tracking force.
Is the correct operating mode
(MM / MC) set on the amplier? Check the settings of your phono stage.
The pre/amp does not have
enough gain. Check the settings of your phono stage.
Pre/amp is mismatched. Swap the plugs of the turntable that are connected
to the left and right outputs.

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Needle bounces
or slides across
record
Is the record or the stylus dirty
or damaged? Clean the record / or the cartridge. Clearaudio oers many helpful accessories for care and
cleaning. In the event of damage, we recommend
an assessment by a specialist and, if necessary,
an exchange.
Has the tracking force been set
too high? Adjust the tracking force.
Is the record deformed or
scratched? Use a record clamp or replace the record.
Is the turntable level? Check the alignment of the turntable and adjust
if necessary.
Platter does not
turn
Is the drive belt properly
attached? Check the position of the drive belt.
Is the power cord connected
properly? Check the connection.
No speed was selected / speed
selection in position „0“/“OFF“. Select a speed and start the turntable.
Noisy sound Is the drive belt properly
attached? Check the position of the drive belt. Is it too loose and needs to be changed?
Humming noises
Contact problems with the signal
connections (e.g. cinch plugs,
adapters for extensions)
Check all connections; reduce the level on the
(pre-)amplier to a low volume for acoustic
checking of gross errors.
Metal housing acts as an
antenna and catches hum. It can be helpful for conductivity to connect the metal parts of the turntable to the ground of
the (phono) preamplier. The turntable provides
a grounding terminal for this purpose. Use a
suciently thick wire to establish the ground
connection.
Thepickup pinsaremixedup,not
connected correctly or defective. Check the pin assignment of the pickup.
The music doesn‘t
sound like
usual
Wrong speed selected. Check the record for recommended speed.
There are also records in LP format (30 cm) that
have to be played at 45 rpm (“maxi singles”) and
small records in single format (17 cm) that have to
be played at 33 rpm (so-called “ EP‘s“).
The turntable is spinning too
fast/too slow. Adjust the speed according to the operating instructions.