Origin Live Turntable belt User Manual
Origin live upgrade belt instructions
Origin Live Upgrade Belt instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the Origin Live Upgrade Belt. This should give you a clearly
audible and significant upgrade over conventional rubber belts.
The belt is simple enough to install so all this sheet provides is a few hints and tips.
Run in time – Give the new belt at least 1 hour of use to run in before serious listening.
Belt inner and outer side - The belt will sound better on one side than the other so it is worth
experimenting and marking a line on what you prefer as the “outer” side with a felt pen or dot of
paint.
Belt Tension - The belt will sound best as loose as possible without incurring wow and flutter – You
can experiment with tension, to hear what sounds best.
Cleaning - The belt should not be treated with rubber conditioners, polishes etc. All that is needed
is a wipe over with water (not soapy water) or methylated Spirit (not White Spirit).
Talc powder – All belts seem to perform at their best with a little talc powder wiped over the
surface.
Clean running surfaces - The belt running surface of your pulley, sub-platter or platter are best
cleaned with methylated Spirit from time to time especially if they start to build up black rubber
deposits.
Belt Life – It is normally recommended that standard rubber belts are changed every 2 years or so,
regardless of use. This is because rubbers age, however the ageing process varies with the type of
rubber, usage, temperature and other factors. The Origin Live belt is a lot less susceptible to ageing
than standard neoprene belts. This means the only real way of knowing if you need a new belt, is to
compare one against your old belt. We recommend changing the Origin Live upgrade belt every 3 to
4 years, depending on use.
Warranty - The belt has a warranty of 2 years but is capable of lasting a lot longer.
Other upgrades available
If you like what you hear from the upgrade belt, then you may want to consider similar upgrades in
the form of:
•
Origin Live award winning Platter Mat upgrade.
•
A superior low friction turntable oil.
See web site under “products” - “accessories” – “Vinyl” - “Performance”
Origin Live Ltd, Unit 5, 362b Spring Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire UK
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