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Summary of Contents for Origin live DC Motor Kit
- Page 1 Instruction Manual DC Motor Kit For Turntables Do not plug this kit into a mains conditioner or surge protection etc or the performance may be severely degraded.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents PG.3 Introduction PG.3 Packing List PG.4 Installing The Kit PG.4 Motor Installation PG.4 Correct Belt Tension PG.5 Connecting Power Supply PG.5 Upgrade Transformer PG.6 Setting Motor Speed PG.6-7 Notes PG.8 Trouble Shooting PG.9 Example Kit Fitting (LP12) -
Page 3: Introduction
• Round Transformer - Medium size fully balanced transformer • Upgrade, large transformer purpose built for the DC motor kit • Ultra control box - components in the circuit are upgraded to the highest possible quality and specification along with precision tuning. The circuit design also includes added sophistication. -
Page 4: Installing The Kit
Installing The Kit Disconnect Old Supply Unplug the deck from the mains supply for safety reasons and before doing any work allow capacitors to discharge for 45 minutes – especially on the Linn which can give a dangerous discharge from it’s Valhulla board. -
Page 5: Connecting Power Supply
Control Switch Upgrade Transformer To upgrade to the Origin Live Upgrade transformer you simply need to unplug your existing transformer (mains connection) and plug in the upgrade transformer. Note: You will need to set/reset the speed if you are changing up to the upgrade transformer see... -
Page 6: Setting Motor Speed
Setting Motor Speed Please note: In the first 4 hours of use from Please note: The speed should only be checked starting up the motor, the speed tends to drift but with the cartridge dragging on a centre track of a then settles down fairly permanently. - Page 7 minus 0.1% accuracy. Use the strobe disc provided Click the rotary switch to the 2nd click clockwise to set the speed (instructions are on the card). and set P2 so that the platter rotates at 45 or 78 However if you have problems using the strobe rpm (if you wish) using the same procedure as card, then count the rpm using the following outlined above.
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Page 8: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting The speed stability of your deck should be standby mode the control box draws a negligible excellent once everything has settled down in a current so you need not worry about your listening session i.e.: electricity bill. • The power supply and switch box have been left plugged in on standby for 15 minutes If you keep switching the deck on and off you... - Page 9 DC motor is never silent as a/c motors are - this Example Fitting the Kit to an LP12 To fit the DC motor kit to the Linn is will sound better if the Valhulla board is removed straightforward by carrying out the following entirely due to the additional resonance it inputs to steps.
- Page 10 Now fit the DC motor as shown in Fig 2 below the existing Linn on off switch and replace using an original black round headed Allen bolt it with the Origin Live logo / brushed and nut plus the 2 brass washers supplied with stainless steel plate supplied.) the kit.
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