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  • Page 1 Alva ST Manual Generated: 30/06/2022 - 05:19...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Alva ST ............................................Introduction ..........................................What's included with the Alva ST? ..................................Top view ............................................Rear view ............................................ Setting up the Alva ST ......................................Getting connected ........................................Operating instructions ......................................Troubleshooting ........................................Technical specifications ......................................

  • Page 3: Alva St

    Alva ST Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4953 User's Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 5: What's Included With The Alva St

    What's included with the Alva ST? Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4945 Inside the box of your Alva ST you will receive: 1. Alva ST Belt-Drive Turntable. 2. Dustcover. 3. Quick Start Guide. 4. 2 x Hinge Assembly.

  • Page 6: Top View

    Top view Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4946 1. Standby/On - Switches the unit between standby (indicated by a dim LED) and on (indicated by a bright LED). 2. Start/Stop and Speed Selection Buttons - Use to start or stop platter rotation at either 33, or 45 RPM. 3.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    Rear view Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4947 1. Lid. 2. Lid hinges. 3. Ground Connection Screw. 4. Output Level Switch – Select between line level, or phono level output Line: With the switch set to ‘Line’ the internal phono stage will be used Phono: With the switch set to ‘Phono’, an external phono stage will need to be used 5.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Alva St

    Setting up the Alva ST Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4948 Once you have unboxed your turntable, please remove all of the separate components in preparation for assembly. 1. Gently place the platter on the turntable. 2. Install the drive belt around the motor, ensuring that it sits correctly on the spindle.
  • Page 9 3. Push and rotate the counterweight onto the end of the tonearm, and then carefully install the headshell and cartridge assembly. 4. Place the slipmat on the platter.
  • Page 10 5. Release the tonearm from its rest and remove the stylus guard. Ensure the anti-skating dial is set to ‘0’. 6. Place the stylus tracking force gauge onto the platter and carefully lower the stylus onto ‘2’. Ensuring that the tracking force is set correctly is important to the performance of your turntable and helps to minimise damage to your records. To adjust the counterweight, return the tonearm to its rest.
  • Page 11 7. Connect the hinges to the turntable and attach the lid.

  • Page 12: Getting Connected

    Switch the 'output level switch' to 'phono'. Connect a ground lead to the ground connection screw on the Alva ST, and the equipment that it is being connected to. Using high-quality RCA interconnects, connect the audio output of the Alva ST to the phono input of your external phono-stage, or amplifier.
  • Page 13 Bluetooth Connection. Pairing: Make sure BT switch is set to ON. Press and hold the Pairing button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. If you haven't connected your turntable to a Bluetooth device previously, make sure your Bluetooth device is set to pairing mode (see your Bluetooth device instructions for how to do this).

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Auto Power Down (APD). The Alva ST comes set up with Auto Power Down (APD) enabled and will automatically switch to standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. To disable APD: Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds when in standby.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4951 No sound through both channels. • Check that the amplifier is turned on. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected on the amplifier. • Confirm that all connections between the amplifier and turntable are secure. •...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Last updated: June 28, 2022 02:35. Revision #4952 Turntable. Turntable Type. Belt Drive. Turntable Speeds. 33 1/3, 45 RPM. Wow and Flutter. <0.12%. Platter Material. Aluminium die-casting. Platter Diameter. 305mm. Tonearm. Type. Static balanced tonearm with removable headshell. Effective Length.
  • Page 17 Outputs. Audio Output. RCA phono/line level (switchable). Bluetooth. SBC/aptX/aptX HD. General. Power Supply. DC 12V. Power Consumption. 10W max, <0.3W (Standby). Dimensions (W x H x D). 435 x 139 x 366.7mm. Weight. 9kg. Cartridge. Type. Moving magnet cartridge. Frequency Response. +/- 0.5dB 30Hz-20kHz.

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