Origin Live Resolution Classic MKI - Manual (Page 13)

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warm up properly and then the motor should run at it's correct speed but only when the stylus is on the record. It is
highly preferable to keep the transformer plugged in at all times (unless you are away on holiday) because it takes a good
15 minutes to warm up from cold and run correctly. When in standby mode the control box draws a negligible current
so you needn’t worry about your electricity bill.
If you keep switching the deck on and off you will get a little speed variation as it takes approx 2 minutes to warm up the
circuit each time even if it's only switched off for 3 seconds. This is unavoidable although we have tried to design out the
variation as much as possible.
If you measure the speed without a needle on the record the speed will not be perfect, as the speed should only be set
with the stylus tracking the record. If you don’t do this, the record will run slow once you put the stylus on the record.
If you measure the speed within 30 seconds of putting the needle on the record the speed will not be perfect as it takes a
while to settle down.
Some people make the mistake of constantly watching the speed before the deck has settled down and the needle has
been on the record for a good 2 minutes. Strobes are very accurate and the slightest speed variation is picked up. 0.03%
variation is observable which is over 30 times the accuracy of mid-priced decks on the market.
Final checks
Your turntable is now ready to use. The following checks make sure that you have set up the turntable
correctly.
The motor pulley must not foul the underside of the platter and should be inside the platter rim.
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.
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.
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.
Checking the sub-platter
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.
Checking the platter
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.
CHECKING THE MOTOR
Check that the motor housing is not touching the plinth at any point.
Check that the motor is tuned correctly as above.
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.
Maintenance of turntable
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 transporting
the deck.