Alva TT User manual
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Alva TT v2 and Alva ST Turntables
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Table of Contents
Alva TT v2 and Alva ST Turntables 3 .........................................................................................................................................................................
Top view 4 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rear view 5 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Setting up the Alva ST 6 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Setting up the Alva TT v2 11 .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Getting connected 15 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating instructions 17 ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 18 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 22 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Alva TT v2 and Alva ST Turntables
Last updated: April 14, 2022 02:23. Revision #3686
This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for
accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are
subject to change without prior notice.
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Top view
Last updated: April 5, 2022 02:48. Revision #3651
1. Standby/On
Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by the dim LED) and On (indicated by the bright LED).
2. Record speed buttons and start/stop
3. Belt drive motor (Alva ST only)
4. Main platter
5. Tonearm counterweight
Used to adjust tracking force (downforce).
6. Anti-Skating dial
7. Tonearm lift lever
8. Tonearm rest
9. Tonearm
10. Fitted Cambridge Audio MC cartridge
11. Headshell with finger lift
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Rear view
Last updated: April 5, 2022 03:44. Revision #3652
1. Lid
2. Lid hinges and fasteners
3. Ground
4. Output level (Phone/Line) switch
With the switch position set to Line (Alva TT/ST), the internal phono stage will be used.
With the switch position set to Phono (External), an external phono stage needs to be used.
5. Signal output sockets
Caution - You must connect appropriately based on output level switch position.
6. Bluetooth status with LED On/Off switch
7. Bluetooth pairing button
8. Power socket
Alva TT v2: AC power socket
Alva ST: DC 12V 2.0A power adaptor socket
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Setting up the Alva ST
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1. Place the platter on the turntable.
2. Install the belt drive. Make sure that the belt is installed properly around the motor.
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3. Push and rotate counterweight onto tonearm and then carefully insert the headshell into the tonearm.
4. Place the rubber mat on the turntable.
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5. Release tonearm from rest and remove the stylus guard.
Important notes:
- Take care when handling the cartridge. Lower gently onto the platter, do not drop.
- Make sure that the Anti-Skate dial is set to '0'.
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6. Place tonearm force gauge on the platter and carefully lower stylus onto "2".
Adjusting the counterweight ensures the pressure the stylus applies to the record is correct. Too much pressure can cause distortion and lost
information as well as wear to your records. Too little pressure and the stylus will jump and potentially damage your records.
Return the arm to its armrest to adjust the counterweight. This part of the process requires care and patience. Rotate anti-clockwise to increase
balance weight or clockwise to decrease balance weight.
Adjust the counterweight until the stylus force gauge is in balance. Once the stylus is in balance, return the tonearm to its armrest. The anti-skate
dial should be set to match the tracking force of the cartridge. Your factory-fitted cartridge has a tracking force of '2'.
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7. Connect hinges to the turntable and insert lid.
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