CAMBRIDGE Alva TT v2 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 .........................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction 4 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Top view 5 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rear view 6 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Setting up the Alva ST 7 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Setting up the Alva TT v2 12 .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Getting connected 16 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating instructions 18 ............................................................................................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 19 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 23 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Alva TT v2 and Alva ST Turntables
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User's Manual

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Introduction
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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.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd .
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark
of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.
Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio Partnership
Plc is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Top view
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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
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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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Setting up the Alva TT v2
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1. Place the platter on the turntable.
2. Push and rotate counterweight onto tonearm and then carefully insert the headshell into the tonearm.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Connect hinges to the turntable and insert lid

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Getting connected
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Analogue audio connections
Output Level connection
Important note: Before making a connection, set the Output Level switch to 'Line (Alva TT/ST)'. Do not connect to an external phono stage.
Phono connection
Important note: Before making a connection, set the Output Level switch to 'Phono (External)'. Do not connect to the Line input of an amplifier.

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Bluetooth connection
Pairing
Press and hold the Pairing button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode.
If you haven't connected your turntable to a Bluetooth device previously, do the following.
Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to pairing mode (see your Bluetooth device instructions for how to do this).1.
Make sure that there's no other Bluetooth device that is in pairing mode near the turntable, such as a mobile phone.2.
The turntable will automatically pair to your Bluetooth device.3.
Press and hold the Pairing button for 10 seconds to clear connections and turn off Bluetooth.
Note: By default, the Bluetooth will attempt to connect to the last paired device.
LED Status
Fast flashing – In pairing mode.
Slow flashing – Searching for the last paired device.
Solid – Paired to a device.
Long solid intervals – Paired to a device using aptX/aptX HD codec.

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Operating instructions
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Playing Records
Place your record over the spindle and press the power button on the top panel.1.
Press required platter rotation speed (33 or 45) button on the top panel.2.
Raise the tonearm by moving the lift lever towards the rear of the turntable.3.
Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record.4.
Lower the tonearm by moving the lift lever towards the front of the turntable.5.
Ending Play
Lift the tonearm with the lift lever.1.
Move the tonearm back to the tonearm rest.2.
Secure the tonearm with the tonearm clamp.3.
Press the platter speed button to stop the platter rotation.4.
Press the power button to enter standby.5.
Auto Power Down (APD)
The turntable will automatically switch to standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
To disable APD press and hold the power button for 5 seconds when in standby.
To re-enable APD hold down the power button when plugging the mains power cable into the turntable.
Note: APD is automatically disabled when Phono output is selected.

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Technical specifications
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Alva TT v2 Turntable
TYPE
Static Balanced tonearm with Detachable Headhell
TURNTABLE SPEEDS
33 1/3, 45 rpm
MOTOR TORQUE
1.6 kg/cm
WOW & FLUTTER
<0.1%
TURNTABLE PLATTER
POM (Polyoxymethylene)
DIAMETER
305 mm
Tonearm
TYPE
One-piece aluminium casting
EFFECTIVE LENGTH
221.5 mm
OVERHANG
19 mm
EFFECTIVE MASS
19.6 g
Internal Phono Stage
GAIN @ 1kHz
42dB
NOMINAL OUTPUT (WITH CA CARTRIDGE)
250m Vrms
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED)
0.1u Vrms
RIAA CURVE ACCURACY
+/-0.3dB 30Hz-20kHz
SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO (REF 1V OUT, 20-20K BW)
>90dB

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THD+N 1KHZ
0.0025%
INPUT IMPEDANCE
47kΩ
INPUT CAPACITANCE
100pF
Outputs
AUDIO OUTPUT
RCA phono/line level (switchable)
BLUETOOTH
SBC/aptX/aptX HD
General
POWER SUPPLY
AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
5.5W Approx., 20W max, <0.25W (Standby)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
435 x 139 x 368 mm
WEIGHT
10.9 kg
Cartridge
TYPE
High Output Moving Coil
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+/- 1dB 30Hz-20kHz
STYLUS
Elliptical
CANTILEVER
Aluminium
OUTPUT LEVEL
2mV @ 1kHz
TRACKING FORCE
2 g
RECOMMENDED LOAD
47kΩ