Origin Live Aurora MKI - Manual (Page 9)

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q The tonearm should be set up with correct VTA i.e. the tube should be approx parallel to the surface of the
record – see the tonearm instructions about this as it is important to get the right sound and is often a matter
of experimentation.
q With the tonearm and cartridge mounted, check that the platter is level – if not, then level it by levelling the
table or surface that the deck stands on. If this is not possible then use a combination of the spring height
adjuster and cork disc(s) placed under one of the rubber feet of the deck. We understand that this may not
seem the most elegant solution but threaded adjusters would sacrifice sound quality significantly.
q Ensure that there is a little “bounce” on the arm end of the sub-chassis. If not then check that the top
chrome spring adjuster is not touching the top of the spring support bolt, as this will render the whole
suspension system ineffective.
q Checking the sub-platter
q The sub-platter spins freely and does not touch the bearing house or anything else.
• If the sub-platter is rubbing on the top spring height adjuster you need to
loosen the bearing house by unscrewing the lower round bearing case –
then thread the bearing house upwards and retighten. There should be at
least 1-2mm clearance between the spring top adjuster and the sub platter
at all times.
q Checking the platter
q The platter spins freely and does not touch the motor pulley or anything else.
• If the platter catches on the top of the pulley you can adjust the height of
the bearing house by unscrewing it and threading it upwards. This is very
rare.
q CHECKING THE MOTOR
q Check that the motor housing is not touching the plinth at any point.
q Check that the motor is tuned correctly as above.
q Check that the belt is not rubbing on either of the flanges on the top and bottom of the
spindle. If it does try tightening the belt or see motor tuning.
M A I N T E N A N C E O F T U R N T A B L E
To clean the deck, use a soft lint free cloth and wipe gently – if you have grease marks etc then you can use a
general-purpose anti-smear polish such as Mr Sheen but only if necessary – wax furniture polish is to be
avoided and if possible use an anti-static type of polish. Do not spray the polish on the turntable as it may clog
up the cartridge etc but rather spray it onto a soft polishing cloth and then use it on the turntable.
The Platter works best without any type of mat (including the Ringmat).
It is wise to keep the packing box that the turntable came in so that you can transport the deck securely. Be
careful in moving or transporting the deck - it is possible to bend the spring support bolt if a severe side
movement occurs (bear in mind that the sub-chassis etc. is quite heavy). Ideally it is best to remove the
subchassis from the deck when transportin g the deck.
The deck is not prone to going out of tune - we recommend that you check the level of the platter after the first
few days as the spring initially “beds in” and every year or so after this.
Depending on your use of the deck, the belt should ideally be replaced every 2 years or so.
If you withdraw the sub-platter spindle more than a few times you should put in a drop of oil to compensate for
any possible loss.
In the unlikely event that the support rod becomes loose over time such that it can “ro cks” then the nuts need to
be re-tightened. Only “nip” the nut tight by a maximum of 1/8th of a turn after finger tightness has been
achieved and it starts to clamp onto the steel.