Turntable User Manual
Ovatio
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User manual
Page 2 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012
Dear clearaudio-customer,
you have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the
Ovation
, a world class product of clearaudio
electronic GmbH.
Thank you very much for your confidence.
The new clearaudio
"Ovation"
turntable includes many existing clearaudio innovations and
introduces new cutting-edge technology:
The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials: aluminium - bullet-proof-wood -
aluminium. Within the precision-machined bullet-proof-wood layer, clearaudio have introduced an
elaborate resonance damping measure: an internal 'mat' comprising approximately 100.000 tiny
stainless steel balls.
The powerful and smooth-running DC motor is integrated within and is effectively decoupled by the
main chassis. clearaudio's OSC
'Optical Speed Control'
technology continuously monitors a micro
infrared strobe to ensure exact speed stability.
The motor is hidden beneath the platter and drives the precision machined aluminium sub-platter via
a precision machined POM main platter are supported by clearaudio's patented CMB
Ceramic Magnetic Bearing'.
The drive system is operated by four blue illuminated buttons, ergonomically integrated into the
front left of the chassis.
Almost any commercially available 9 inch tonearm can be fitted by virtue of the easily
interchangeable armboards.
The new
"Ovation"
device combines innovative clearaudio technologies with elegant design and
exquisite production quality.
Please read this user manual carefully so that you can enjoy all advantages of your
Ovation
-
turntable. All information given will help to achieve the best set up and avoid any possible damage.
We hope you will enjoy your new clearaudio
Ovation
-turntable.
clearaudio electronic GmbH
Please read the warnings before connecting your
Ovation
-turntable to the mains supply.
CE-MARKING
The clearaudio
Ovation
meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage
appliances.
COPYRIGHT
Recording and reproduction of any 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.
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 flames sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.