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- Page 1 BUILDING OR INSTALLING THE ORIGIN LIVE TURNTABLE KITS – ALL VERSIONS Instructions by Origin live © Turntable kit Instructions...
- Page 2 V I E W U L T R A K I T M I N U S S U B - P L A T T E R A N D P L A T T E R V I E W A S S E M B L E D U L T R A K I T...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Error! Bookmark not defined. If you do not have a VTA adjuster Error! Bookmark not defined. If you have the Origin live threaded VTA adjuster (which fits all decks) Error! Bookmark not defined. If you have the Origin Live VTA sliding adjuster Error! Bookmark not defined. - Page 4 View of assembled Ultra kit from underside........................2 Cross section of suspended sub-chassis ..........................6 Diagram of Plinth layout dimensions for non-suspended design(Origin Live Standard Plinth) .........9 Diagram of Plinth layout for suspended sub-chassis design..................10 Diagram of Plinth layout for suspended sub-chassis design..................10 Diagram of free form plinth example..........................11...
- Page 5 Diagram of lid assembly and rubber feet ..............Error! Bookmark not defined. Top view of wiring layout & connections..............Error! Bookmark not defined. Diagram of support bolts and spring arrangement............Error! Bookmark not defined. Diagram showing bearing house fastening arrangement..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Diagram showing spring positions Error! Bookmark not defined.
- Page 6 Introduction (read carefully) Congratulations on choosing the Origin Live turntable kit. You now have the potential to build one of the finest sounding turntables available at any price - not only will this kit provide an extraordinary level of performance but also excellent reliability and low maintenance.
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Page 7: Parts List & Tools Required
Parts list & tools required Parts supplied Standard kit of parts Platter & Sub-platter Main bearing house bottom nut & ¾” UNF top nut + bearing house plate (fitted on complete standard kit) Standard Motor & fitted short pulley - 3 off M2 x 6mm motor screws in bag, 2mm A/F Allen key Power supply 230 volt or 110 volt (delete one) Standard DC regulator board / switch Bearing house plate, rectangular motor plate, Oil, STANDARD BAG OF PARTS –... -
Page 8: Installing The Standard Kit Of Parts
Origin Live Standard Plinth If you have the Origin Live Standard Plinth then most of the hard work is already carried out - dimensions for the plinth are shown on a following page. Assembly is best carried out in the following sequence: Fit the 3 large rubber feet first by screwing them into the predrilled holes on the underside of the plinth. - Page 9 Diagram Plinth layout dimensions for non-suspended design(Origin Live Standard Plinth) 350mm 75mm Belt 53mm 170mm...
- Page 10 Diagram Plinth layout suspended sub-chassis design 350mm 75mm Belt 53mm 170mm...
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Page 11: Custom Plinths
The preceeding diagrams show plinth layout dimensions for guidance. If you have ordered the Origin Live sub-chassis and wish to make your own plinth then you can use the sub-chassis itself as a template to mark the positions for the spring support rod holes (which are 5mm dia). -
Page 12: Main Bearing Attachment
Example A Example B Sub-chassis Plinth top plate Cupped insert Sub-chassis (optional) Spring Plinth Example C Cantilever struts Example D Sub-chassis Post Rubber bands 1-10 off Carbon fibre rod Sub-chassis Plinth Plinth The sub-chassis design is highly critical for performance. Conceptually the ideal solution is a rigid frame of low resonance supported at a point half way between the arm base and platter spindle (this point is ultimately the centre of force between the cartridge and bearing). -
Page 13: Motor Attachment
Motor Attachment For top surface mounting of the motor, make an elongated hole for the motor of 35 mm width or 40 mm diameter as shown on the layout diagrams. When using the dc motor with a sub-chassis design it is preferable to mount the motor on the sub-chassis. -
Page 14: Ultra Kit Turntable Assembly
Ultra kit Turntable assembly Preparation When you unpack the deck, check that you have all the parts listed in the parts list. Undo the 2 transit bolts which hold the sub-chassis onto the topboard of the turntable plinth – see diagram below to identify the transit bolts. -
Page 15: Fit The Switch And Dc Regulator Board To The Plinth
Please read the following section before handling the dc regulator board The boards are always tested and working when they leave Origin live however there is a failure rate that occurs at the point of installation and which we replace freely. Some of the components on the dc regulator board are highly sensitive to static discharge - so please observe the following - once the board is installed it is extremely reliable but installing does need care or the board may not work. -
Page 16: Fit The 3 Threaded Support Bolts
INPUT WIRES DETAIL OF STANDARD DC REGULATOR CABLE CLIP BOARD FIXING TOPBOARD MOTOR WIRES ARM LEADS SCREW CLAMPING WASHER CABLE CLIP REGULATOR DC REGULATOR BOARD BOARD PLINTH SIDE WALL Fit the 3 threaded support bolts Fit the three M5 x 80mm threaded machine screw bolts (which support the springs) to the plinth top board as shown below. -
Page 17: Fit The Motor
Diagram showing bearing house fastening arrangement Bearing plate Allen bolt 17 mm Spacing washer Sub-chassis plate Bearing house nuts Bearing House Bearing House Fit the motor Fit the motor to the motor plate using the 3 small machine screws supplied. These screws should be “just” tight to keep motor noise to a minimum. -
Page 18: If You Do Not Have A Vta Adjuster
This ensures that the arm goes all the way down into the sleeve. It is NOT recommended to place the large serrated washer (supplied with Origin Live OL1 arms or modification kits) under the large base nut as this does not work well with metal armboards. - Page 19 Please note that very occasionally the bearing house will not be truly vertical due to slight variations of the thread pickup on the nuts. It is purely a matter of trial and error to get this right by rotating the nuts and bearing house slightly. Aim to get the platter parrallel with the arm-board in at least the plane that affects cartridge “azimuth”.
- Page 20 minus 2% are quite common on decks and the dc kit is capable of plus or minus 0.3% - the advanced dc kit measures 0.1% accuracy.. Please note the following points when setting the speed. Firstly all the figures below are based on setting the speed on the deck using the centre track and letting the deck play for a good 5 minutes beforehand with the stylus on the record so that the whole system has settled down.
- Page 21 Insufficient oil in the bearing house – try adding a few drops to see if you get overflow – keep adding oil till you achieve this. Please note that it is not a cause for concern if your Oil has turned black in the bearing house – this does not affect performance.
- Page 22 Please note that for the Origin Live Silver 250 tonearms - do not adjust bearing tightness - this is carefully set at factory - it may seem that there is slight “play” in the bearings - this is deliberate and must be left alone or degradation will result - it is not actually play in the bearings but carefully designed clearance tolerances of other components.
- Page 23 it in position via the set screw in the side of the VTA housing (i.e the sleeve is forced in to grip the arm’s threaded base). You do not need the Rega nut on the base of the arm. Only tighten the set screw just sufficiently to clamp the arm in position –...
- Page 24 Hi-Fi cartridges - setting up procedures Introduction General comments As we supply most makes of hi-fi cartridge we get asked questions from time to time about various issues regarding set up and care. To help newcomers to this area we have published the following notes. These guidelines are of a general nature - we publish them only to be of help and although widely accepted they are not formally authoritative - we cannot accept liability if you choose to use them and neither do we encourage the time consuming occupation of answering queries surrounding the procedures outlined - these are best referred to the manufacturer of your specific hi-fi cartridge.
- Page 25 White = L Hot, Blue = L Ground, Red = R Hot, and Green = R Ground. If the cartridge pins aren't color-coded the same way, they will have letter identifications next to them. Make sure that the arm’s wires, wire clips, and solder joints are in very good condition.
- Page 26 worrying about providing things are not a long way out. If you do decide to experiment, then wafer thin shims of silver foil under one side of the cartridge are a possible solution but be careful about cracking or distorting the cartridge body. Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) Unless your tonearm has a special VTA adjuster, adjusting arm height is usually carried out with the use of spacing washers (as with Rega arms).
- Page 27 Proper care and maintenance of Hi-Fi cartridges & records Care of hi-fi cartridges Replace your cartridge when due - hi-fi cartridges have a lifespan for their cantilever suspensions and stylus needles. This will vary from manufacturer and type of cartridge as well as other factors like the cleanliness of your records and the care you take of the cartridge.
- Page 28 ORIGIN LIVE, Unit 5, 362b Spring Road, Sholing,, Southampton, SO19 2PB U.K. Tel:- 02380 578877 Fax:- 02380 578877 Owner:- Mark Baker C.Eng, BSc(Hons)MRINA e mail: originlive@originlive.com web site: http://www.originlive.com...
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