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- Page 1 The Fine Art of Playing Music Origine MkII Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies...
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Page 2: Foreword
Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Oracle Origine MkII turntable! We sincerely appreciate your support! Your Origine turntable is a precision instrument and its performance is directly linked to the quality and accuracy of the different adjustments you will perform. It is important to set up your new turntable with the utmost care so it can effectively convert record groove modulations into a stunning musical experience. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the VTA ................14 Adjusting the azimuth ............... 16 Adjusting the anti-skating ..............16 Adding / replacing acrylic color inserts to the plinth ......17 Maintenance ..................19 Specifications ..................19 Warranty registration card ..............20 Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 4: Unpacking The Origine
Using the protective plastic bags is necessary to prevent surface scratches to your Origine turntable. If you have to repack your turntable make sure you use the protective bags. Top foam section Under the platter Bottom foam section Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 5: List Of Contents
1 x Motor housing 1 x AC power adaptor Bottom section : 1 x Origine main plinth assembly 1 x Origine tonearm (with or without the optional Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge). Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 6: Installation Procedure
Note: Use this protective cap every time you remove the tonearm from the pivot shaft. Be careful from now on as the tip of the pivot is extremely sharp and could cause injury! Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... - Page 7 Make sure the string holding the barrel is not twisted around the tonearm wires! The acrylic barrel itself represents a weight of one gram. The provided small stainless steel pins each have a mass of 0.25 gram. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII...
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Page 8: Adjusting The Vertical Tracking Force (Vtf)
With one hand firmly holding the tonearm’s head, move the rear counterweight of the Origine tonearm forward or backward along the counterweight stem until the scale’s white plastic lever is leveled horizontally, parallel to the smokey acrylic support. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 9: Motor Positioning And The Ac Adapter
It is very important that the rough side of the drive belt be the surface that is in contact with the platter’s perimeter and the motor’s pulley to ensure maximum friction! Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... - Page 10 Preferably, use the record clamp to manually rotate the platter to avoid touching the perimeter of the platter with your fingers. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII...
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Page 11: Speed Calibration
Note: If you have never used a Calibrator disc before we recommend that you learn more about it with the help of our Calibrator disc owner’s manual available on our website’s product page for the Calibrator disc. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 12: Installing The Phono Cable
The sonic impact of the Origine record clamp is very audible. NOTE : Avoid using excessive force when you screw in the record clamp and always power off the motor before you install or remove your record clamp! Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 13: The Origine Tonearm And Its Adjustments
5-pin tonearm harness connector. Place the supplied Calibrator disc on the platter over the spindle. Position the Calibrator disc so the black line is lining up with the tip of the pivot shaft. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Vta
180g or the same when playing very thin records. Do not turn on the motor for this adjustment the VTA adjustment is done with a static platter. We recognize that other methods like special records Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... - Page 15 Once you are satisfied with the VTA calibration secure the set screw firmly using the long section of the Allen wrench as a lever to firmly secure the set screw. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII...
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Page 16: Adjusting The Azimuth
If the tonearm is still moving inward place a second pin opposite to the pin you previously installed. Repeat the process until the tonearm starts moving outward. When it starts doing so remove one pin. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 17: Adding / Replacing Acrylic Color Inserts To The Plinth
Gently lift off and remove the 12mm ( ½” ) top layer of the plinth. You do not need to remove the spindle holder, however remember that there is oil in the spindle holder! Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... - Page 18 Install the three (3) x ¼ - 20 socket head cap screws in the threaded holes in the motor base Move the Urethane grommets from the counter bore holes to snap over the screws heads. Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII...
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Page 19: Maintenance
Tracking force, recommended: 1,8 g (18 mN) Tracking angle: 20° Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1,3 kOhm Internal inductance: 700 mH Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF Cartridge weight: 7.2 g Origine Owner’s Manual Oracle Audio Technologies MkII... -
Page 20: Warranty Registration Card
You can also scan this whole page and send it by e-mail to info@oracle-audio.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Your new Oracle Audio Origine turntable carries a non-transferable, 3 year parts and labor limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Oracle Audio Technologies will repair the defective item within this warranty period.
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