Origin Live All MK3 Decks - Manual (Page 4)

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Carefully lower the platter vey slowly and gently over the taper
spindle (ensure mating surfaces are clean). If there are 2 marks
on the spindle and platter line them up as shown below.
Bed the platter on by pressing firmly on the CENTRE portion
of the clear Acrylic (not the spindle) as shown below.
Fitting the platter needs attention as careless handling can
damage the mating surfaces and the platter may not then run
quite true. All platters are rigerously checked for level spinning
up to 45rpm - if you notice significant platter flutter once
the belt is fitted, then remove the platter and refit it till it sits
true. Do not spin the platter faster than 45rpm as the bearing
relys on a highly specified oil film for optimal sound quality.
This film does not operate as effectively at higher than normal
running speeds resulting in slight platter flutter. Please note the
platter needs to be in place for the spindle to run true.
You can now add the upgrade platter mat.
In the case of the Sovereign deck only - first fit the sub-
platter by carefully lowering it slowly and gently over the
taper spindle (ensure mating surfaces are clean). If you see a
black line mark on the top of the sub-platter by the hole then
make sure you line it up close to the mark on the plinth - see
photo above. We emphasise care for this operation as scrapes
that occure through careless handling will damage the mating
surfaces and the platter may not then spin true.
Follow the sub-platter with the platter and then the platter mat.
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UNDERSIDE
TOPSIDE
Thread on the 2 plastic feet into the 2 front pods and the steel
foot into the rear pod.
If you have the Sovereign heavyweight platter then raise the
plinth more than normal by winding out the adjustable feet, till
the platter no longer fouls on the motor pod. The belt must
NOT run in the groove of the platter. Do not tighten up the
allen bolts in the underside of the platter - these sound best
with minimum tension.
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
The bearing fit is carefully toleranced to run fully loaded with
the specific oil we supply. It needs at least 10 minutes to distribute
the oil evenly over the running surfaces and approx 24 hours to
properly “run in”. It needs this because of the exact tolerances
(0.0001”)which “float” the bearing off the side walls to avoid
metal to metal contact and also minimize viscous drag. Eventually
it should run virtually silent when truly vertical and full of oil - if
it doesn’t do so, there has probably been contamination with dust
and you will need to clean it out with a lint free paper towel or
similar wrapped around a thin rod. If you do this, be sure to also
wipe the oil off the spindle as this also may contain microscopic
contamination that is not visible.
Very slight bearing noise sometimes occurs - the oil must overflow
to eliminate noise - If this does not do the trick then there may be
a nick on the shaft perhaps caused by poor handling by a previous
owner - Feel the spindle carefully for a rough patch. This can be
rectified by using some 1000 grit wet and dry paper on the shaft.
Marks inside the bearing house can be caused by inserting a spindle
at a slight angle but they are very slight and usually bed in with the
bearing.
People invariably get far too focussed on audible noise but
producing a silent bearing or motor is 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.
Do not use any other oil than Origin Live oil.
Do not tamper with the bolt in the bottom of the bearing
or oil leaks will occur and you will probably not succeed in
re-tightening it.
Many of the mats on the market have been tried on our platters and