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Mk3 Turntable Manual
for Aurora, Calypso, Resolution & Sovereign
*** NOTE : Speed must be reset
accurately after 2 days of continuous
running at 33rpm ***
Only set motor final speed after it has been
plugged in for over an hour. You can of
course start listening straight away.
Platter must be lowered VERY GENTLY over
the taper spindle taking great care not
"scrape" the edges
It cannot be overstated that it is VERY
important to read these instructions
to really get the best out of your deck
and avoid making incorrect assuptions
-some things about the deck are
.
counter intuitive
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  • Page 1 Mk3 Turntable Manual for Aurora, Calypso, Resolution & Sovereign *** NOTE : Speed must be reset Platter must be lowered VERY GENTLY over accurately after 2 days of continuous the taper spindle taking great care not running at 33rpm *** “scrape”...
  • Page 2 Check that all parts are present. Read Carefully - Congratulations and thankyour for choosing an Origin Live turntable. You now have one of the  Plinth & Sub-chassis - including 1 cable clip finest sounding turntables available – not only will it provide with nut &...
  • Page 3: Mounting Origin Live Arms

    - tune tension by ear if you have a Rega manufactured arm. NOTE - For Origin Live arms which often have an integral vta adjuster refer to instructions that come with the arm. REAR VIEW OF ARM ON ORIGIN LIVE DECK WITH...
  • Page 4: Maintenance Notes

    EASY. However the sound quality can be absolutely appalling in comparison to a low vibration or high rigidity “noisy” design. Origin Live take the hard path and choose best sound over political correctness so please don’t expect an inaudible bearing if you put your ear close.
  • Page 5 do not work so we recommend saving yourself the expense of trying Whilst retaining the belt on the pulley, hold the belt onto the them. rear rim of the platter with the index finger of your right hand. Now rotate the platter slowly clockwise with your right hand index, all the time pressing the belt on the rim, till the belt is L E V E L T H E D E C K completely on.
  • Page 6: S E T T I N G T H E M O T O R S P E E D

    S E T T I N G T H E M O T O R S P E E D Instructions for reading the strobe Please note that the belt grips differently on one side to the other. This Place the strobe disc on the record to be played. Play the record is important because it means the deck will run at a slightly different and watch the relevant ring on the disc.
  • Page 7: F I N A L S E T U P O F T O N E A R M

    - this can be set by rotating the chrome threaded VTA adjuster supplied with the deck for Origin Live Depending on your use of the deck, the belt should ideally be and Rega derived arms.
  • Page 8 • Significant changes in room temperature - this affects the • A worn thrust bearing - this may occur after many years of viscosity of the oil in the bearing. continuous use in common with all turntables. • Lack of oil in the bearing so check by adding oil. •...
  • Page 9 R E P A C K I N G M E T H O D - Please read carefully and pack exactly as instructions show. BELT & STROBE CARD PLACED IN MOTOR POD PACKING Wrap motor pod in polythene bag then tape ( or rubber The belt needs to be rolled into a spiral and band) round the cardboard tube which has a slit in it’s side placed in a small polythene bag - if loose...

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