Origin Live MK3C arms dual pivot - Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for ordering from Origin Live. We trust you will enjoy
getting closer to the original sound and appreciating your music in
a new way.
Please give special attention to underlined text in these
instructions. First of all, note that it may seem there is “play”
in the bearings - this is a design feature and bearing tension
should not be altered or degradation will result - The bearings
on the vertical axle are high quality, however the vertical bearing
house is carefully dimensioned to allow a slightly loose fi t, thus
“fl oating” the arm rather than rigidly coupling it to the deck.
Mounting the arm
If possible, refer also to the mounting instructions from your
turntable manufacturer.
Arm mounting methods vary depending on the make of your
turntable. This section caters for various scenarios.
Mounting hole dimensions
Some decks come with an arm hole position specifi caly set up
for arms with “ Rega “ geometry. If this is not the case with
your deck, then Origin Live arms require centre of platter,
to centre of arm hole, to be approx 223mm (222.7 precise )
plus or minus 2mm tolerance. The hole diameter for the arm
is 23mm to 25 mm (23mm will accept the arm but not a
threaded vta adjuster.
A threaded VTA adjuster should not be needed except in very
rare instances where the integral VTA adjuster wheel cannot
raise the arm high enough. If a threaded VTA adjuster is
needed as a last resort to raise the arm then the hole must be
24 - 25mm).
If you need to modify your existing armboard to enable an
arm to fi t, please refer to our web site FAQ (frequently asked
questions) in the tonearm section.
Mount the arm in the armboard as shown in the illustration
below. You can raise the arm height to approximately the right
level using vta wheel for fi ne adjustment.
A R M
24 - 25mm ARMBOARD HOLE WITH VTA
ADJUSTER
ARM MOUNT SURFACE
CORK WASHER
LARGE CLAMPING NUT
THREADED ARM BASE
GRUB SCREW POSITION
IS HORIZONTAL
THREADED VTA ADJUSTER
Do not fi t normaly
If you have the Origin Live threaded VTA adjuster, this should
be threaded onto the tonearms base post BEFORE you fi t it
through armboard (VTA adjuster fl ange on top). You can
later adjust the height of the arm by adjusting the turns of the
threaded vta adjuster
As a rule of thumb you will fi nd the best tension on the nut is
just a little more than fi nger tight. Just tighten to fi nger tight and
use a spanner, pliers or molegrips to “nip” the nut a tiny fraction
tight, Do not overtighten the arm as it is counterproductive..
Instructions for
MK3C - Encounter, illustrious & Conqueror
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PLEASE NOTE: The sound of new arms
and rewires will improve signifi cantly over the
fi rst 2 weeks as items bed down and arm wires
burn in.
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