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Summary of Contents for Origin live Calypso MK3
- Page 1 Aurora & Calypso MK3 Turntable Manual Arm shown is not included...
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Page 2: Parts List
Diagrams cover 3 different turntables so are for guidance not exact representation. 4mm Allen key Origin Live turntables are simple to set up. The 8mm A/F spanner – (12 inch arms only) instructions appear lengthy because they give proper Platter explanation of factors that are different to conventional set ups. -
Page 3: Fit The Platter
Do not use anything Do not spin the platter faster than 45rpm as the bearing other than Origin Live oil for performance reasons. relies on a high precision oil film designed for optimal sound quality within a specific speed range. - Page 4 Set plinth height using the adjustable feet, to give the platter 1 to 7mm clearance between the top of the motor pod screws and the underside of the platter as shown below. Fit the belt over the platter first and then pull it over the motor pulley taking care not to twist it.
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Page 5: Operating The Strobe
listen to the deck from the outset but remember to reset the speed after the 24 hour run in period and then check To set correct belt tension finally, lift the belt off the again after a week or so. pulley and let it lose it’s tension almost completely Initially motors may be a little noisy but soon settle whilst still holding it gently - With no tension... - Page 6 Notes on Belt & Motor running You can see the strobe effect best in fluorescent light, although an ordinary bulb held about 2 feet from the Check that the belt rides clear of the flanges – nearly strobe disc will also work fine. The bulb flickers at 50 touching is OK but if the belt sinks down to touch the Hz in the EEC and 60 Hz in the USA.
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Page 7: Fit The Tonearm
Note – Silver Hybrid cable is relatively thick but both If you have an older Origin Live or Rega tone-arm which left and right channels will fit trough one of the cable has a threaded base but no vta adjustment, you can fit a clips supplied. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Many of the mats on the market have been tried on our platters and do not work so we recommend saving yourself the expense of trying them. Troubleshooting Refer to the Origin Live website > Support > Turntables if you have any problems... - Page 9 REPACKING METHOD - Please read carefully and pack exactly as instructions show. Wrap motor pod in polythene bag then tape ( or BELT & STROBE CARD PLACED IN MOTOR rubber band) round the cardboard tube which has POD PACKING a slit in it’s side - the tube sits on top of the base The belt needs to be rolled into a spiral and plate, not round it.
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