Origin live Calypso MK3 User Manual

Aurora & Calypso MK3

Turntable Manual

*** NOTE : Final Speed must be
reset accurately after 1 day of
continuous running at 33rpm ***

It cannot be overstated that it is VERY
important to read these instructions
to really get the best out of your
deck. There are details that are
remarkably+ counter intuitive.

Arm shown is not included

PLINTH

PLATTER

SUB-CHASSIS

MOTOR POD

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for choosing an Origin
Live turntable. This should give many years of
enjoyment, reliability and low maintenance.

It's critical that these instructions are read fully to
achieve best performance. Underlined text is especially
important.

The instructions are written for owners with no previous
experience, however there are aspects of the deck that
run contrary to expectations, so experts should not alter
anything without absorbing these instructions first.

Diagrams cover 3 different turntables so are for guidance
not exact representation.

Origin Live turntables are simple to set up. The
instructions appear lengthy because they give proper
explanation of factors that are different to conventional
set ups. If you have a problem not covered in the
instructions - you should speak to your dealer or refer to
technical support on the Origin Live web site

www.originlive.com - See top navigation bar “ support”.

There is a wealth of 3rd party information online.
YouTube videos are particularly helpful on how to set up
cartridges and tonearms should you need more help –
Just Google what you need to know.

Keep the turntable packing box for secure future
transport.

Safety Warnings

Voltages inside the wallwort or Upgrade transformer
(optional) are dangerous so they must not be opened.
The output wires from the transformers carry a very low
voltage and are therefore safe to handle, as are all
components inside the motor pod.

Never use the transformer on equipment other than the
turntable or irreparable damage may occur.

Ensure Mains lead to the Upgrade transformer cannot be
pierced by spikes or similar abuse. Also ensure the leads
cannot cause anyone to trip.

Keep transformer and leads away from areas where
liquids could spill on them.

Parts list

 Plinth & Sub-chassis - including 1 cable clip with nut

& bolt.

 Bag of parts

Cork washer for arm

4mm black acrylic spacing washer for arm (white
protective film to be removed)

Oil bottle

screwdriver

2.5mm allen key for arm clip

4mm Allen key

8mm A/F spanner – (12 inch arms only)

 Platter

 Upgrade platter mat

 1 Belt + Spindle for platter + Strobe card

 Motor pod

 Wallwart

 Fully balanced pgrade transformer for 230 volt or 110

volt mains supply (Optional)

 Owner manual, assembly sheet, Packing instructions

Set up & operation

Subchassis for 12 inch tonearms need to be
assembled to Plinth

Fit the 12 inch sub-chassis version to the deck as per
instruction sheet at the beginning of this booklet.

Note the above diagram is for guidance only – it's not an
exact representation

Fit the platter

Oil the bearing

Run 7 drops of the oil supplied into the top of the
bearing house. The spindle will appear a loose fit in the
bearing house until the oil is added. Do not use anything
other than Origin Live oil for performance reasons.

Insert the spindle

Inserting the spindle into the bearing house needs
attention as careless handling can damage the bearing
surfaces. Wipe the spindle surface first to ensure that it's
absolutely clean and very gently insert it into the bearing
house. If the oil does not overflow when the spindle
touches the bottom then try 2 more drops repeatedly till
you achieve overflow. Overflow can only be seen by
looking at the top of the bearing house with the spindle
inserted. You should notice an oil ridge around the
spindle – see diagram below.

Wipe away excessive overflow at the top of the bearing
house but be careful to leave oil clinging to the spindle
as you need the top of the bearing to be lubricated by oil
overflow and things like tissue paper can suck this area
dry by capillary action. You should spin the spindle
slowly after it has settled into the bearing to ensure even
distribution of oil.

Note that when you oil the bearing, you can get a false
impression of overflow if the spindle has oil on it - the
oil simply scrapes off as the bearing slides in and ends
up on the top of the bearing house. You can “feel”
overflow when you insert the spindle and it meets
resistance at the bottom. This is not a “thud” of the
spindle hitting the bottom but rather a build up of
pressure as the bearing lands on a bed of oil. By further
pressing, you can then see the oil being squeezed out at
the top.

Ensure the spindle tapered mating surface is absolutely
clean before assembly. Place the platter on the spindle
and finally add the platter mat.

Notes on bearing:

For lowest friction, the oil film has a significant depth of
“float” so an almost imperceptible platter movement is
inevitable. Small low frequency deviations of this nature
are insignificant to performance.

All platters are rigorously checked for level spinning up
to 45rpm - if you notice significant platter flutter once
the belt is fitted, then remove the platter and clean taper
surfaces. Refit it till it sits true. It may help to rotate the
platter slighty before refitting so that it's at a different
orientation.

Do not spin the platter faster than 45rpm as the bearing
relies on a high precision oil film designed for optimal
sound quality within a specific speed range. At higher
than normal running speeds there will be slight platter
flutter.

Adjust deck feet

No foot should be tightened fully onto the plinth as
performance is best when the foot sits on the thread
alone.

Set the plinth height by rotating the 3 adjustable feet. It
helps to lift the deck slightly for access to each foot in
turn.

To set the plinth height correctly, place the motor pod
just beside the platter as shown below.

REAR METAL THREADED FOOT

PLASTIC THREADED FEET

CABLE CLIP