Gold Note Bellavista Signature User manual

GOLD NOTE®
Bellavista Signature
ITALIAN PRESTIGE RIGID TURNTABLEITALIAN PRESTIGE RIGID TURNTABLE
Owner’s Manual
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Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Table Of Contents
- Congratulations & Introduction ! !3
- Box Content ! !4
- Construction Features !!!4
- Set-up Instructions ! !5
- Positioning ! !6

- Positioning ! !6
- Operating the Bellavista Signature ! !6
- Specifications ! !7
- Warranty, Customer Service & Warnings ! !8
- Troubleshooting !9
- F.A.Q. Adjustment !!!10
VERY IMPORTANT:VERY IMPORTANT: !Please read the following instructions carefully before installingPlease read the following instructions carefully before installing
youryour Gold NoteGold Note TurntableTurntable
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
CongratulationsCongratulations
Thank you for having purchased a GOLD NOTE® product.
IntroductionIntroduction
GOLD NOTE® manufactures a wide range
of prestigious and sophisticated audio
products featuring unique and innovative
technical and aesthetic characteristics.
The Bellavista Signature is an accurate
handcrafted belt driven rigid turntable
ensure the highest quality audio
performance guaranteed by a refined
designed developed over 20 years of
constant research.
The Bellavista Signature is made of two
rounded corners 20mm thick decoupled
plinths to increase structural rigidity. The
turntable has a solid black deaf polymer
22mm thick platter featuring 9 weights to increase the peripheral mass ensuring best rotational stability.
The top quality platter bearing is made of a polished bronze threaded on the outer diameter to block it
tightly. The Spindle is made of rectified polished and tempered C40 steel performing outstanding
tolerances 1/100 of a millimeter, enabling world class sound quality. The two piece Spindle clamps the
platter tight, completely eliminating all unwanted vibrations and oscillations.
The Bellavista Signature can be equipped with any Gold Note or other 9″arm on demand.
AllAll Gold NoteGold Note products are proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy 100%products are proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy 100%

Congratulations &
Introduction ! ! !3
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Contents of PackagingContents of Packaging
- 1 BLACK POLISHED TURNTABLE PLINTH MADE OF ACRYLIC.
- 1 CARBON STEEL TEMPERED POLISHED SPINDLE.
- 1 PLATTER IN BLACK SATIN EXTRUDED POLYVINYL WITH 9 GOLD PLATED WEIGHTS
- 1 70 Shore ELASTICITY DRIVE BELT
- 1 RECORD ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CLAMP
- 1 OIL VESSEL FOR PLATTER SPINDLE
- INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Construction featuresConstruction features
- The BELLAVISTA is rigid turntable that, like all the turntables of the Gold Note line, uses a plinth made in black high-density polished
acrylic obtained via “polymeric melting The black plinth has 3 aluminium height-adjustable feet with a semi-conical shape featuring
central grooves to ensure greater insensitivity to vibrations. Each foot has a recessed spike may be used to couple rigidly the turntable
on its shelf.
- The turntable platter is in “extruded” polyvinyl, an ideal very deaf dampening material. Below the platter are 9 gold-plated brass weights,
which increase the peripheral inertia of the platter and thus further improve the rotational regularity and stability.
- The spindle is 80mm long made with C40 steel rectified & polished to achieve super high-level tolerances. A large longitudinal groove is
located on its axis, which allows the lubricating oil to run in constant manner.
- The longer spindle eradicates any pendulum effect and distributes the inertial energy along its entire axis, completely annulling any type
of lateral friction.
- When the turntable is new the spindle will tend to “clean” any residual dirt in the bearing. In this way even the tiniest residual friction
built up after only a few dozen hours operation will be completely eliminated.
- The bearing that houses the spindle is made entirely in bronze and has a thrust washer made of ARNITE ® located on the bottom that
allows for:
- Perfect coupling.
- Adjustment of the VTA carried out directly on the turntable plinths.
- The possibility of eliminating virtually every type of friction that could build up during the years with conventional
bearing/spindles.
- Moreover, the bearing is threaded on the outside in order to be tightly anchored to the board of the turntable on its own axis. The
bearing is locked onto a brass ring support specially designed to obtain a perfect flat coupling.,
- The clamp that is made of aluminium alloy chosen for its excellent sound performance.
- The motor, which is AC (synchronous) 24 pole with an extremely high coupling coefficient and very low noise, is moved by a custom
made capacitor. The performs the innovative HDM (Highly Dampened Motor) system to drastically reduce vibrations
- The pulley is enable fast 33/45 manual convenient switch -
N.B.:N.B.: acrylic and polyvinyl are inert, especially rigid materials that make them ideal for absorbing vibrations. With their extremely elevated
technical and sound characteristics these materials are easily subjected to small surface scratches. Particular care must therefore be paid to
clean the platter and the turntable with a very soft cloth. Avoid the use of any type of solvent. Despite not making use of mats, the platter
will not ruin new vinyl records and creates a perfect coupling with it.
Contents of Packaging - Construction features ! ! !4

Contents of Packaging - Construction features ! ! !4
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Set-up InstructionsSet-up Instructions
1) Remove the turntable and parts from the box and check all the parts of the co9ntent list is available.
2) Place the Bellavista Signature deck on a level surface you have chosen for it. We recommend a wall shelf, as they are the most
sturdy, and immune to footfall, but a well made equipment rack should give satisfactory results also. Once the table deck is
placed on your chosen set-up location you are now ready to continue.
3) Remove the adhesive cap from the centre of the Bellavista Signature deck
4) Remove the small jar of oil and slightly wet the spindle using your finger, before inserting into the bronze bearing of the turntable.
5) Installing the spindle into the bearing may take some patience and time before the spindle fully drops down into the bearing well,
as you will be compressing air until all the air has escaped from the bearing. Please notice that at the bottom of the bearing well,
(under the table deck) there is an adjustable thrust washer. In the unlikely event, this is to allow you to adjust the platter height
relative to the table deck. Upon installation, a small amount of oil may leak out past the threads on the white screw due to the
pressure of the compressed air. Simply wipe the oil up, and it should stop dripping once the spindle has seated itself.
6) Remove the platter from the foam. Gently, and carefully place it onto the spindle with the brass weights facing down.
7) Place the Allen wrench away in a safe place, as it will also be used to tighten down the 3 Allen screws in the arm mounting board
at a later time, when you are ready to mount your chosen tone-arm that will be plug & play if features the common standard
23mm diameter of the shaft and 220/240 Effective Length.
8) Remove the Aluminium record clamp from the foam and place it on top of the platter centre.
9) Remove the black belt from the foam, and install it on the platter.
10) The pulley on the Bellavista Signature is an adjustable 33/45rpm pulley. Notice there are 2 grooves in the pulley. The top smaller
groove is for 33 rpm, and the lower larger groove is for 45 rpm.
11) Though the speed is factory set to 33.3, rpm and 45 rpm with a perfect 60hz frequency, you can personally vary the speed + or-
1% using a coin (like a penny) on the top of the pulley to account for hertz changes in your AC from state to state, etc. Turning
the centre of the pulley clockwise speeds the table up, while turning it counter clockwise slows it down.
12) Now before attempting to mount a tone arm you must level the platter using a spirit level. Be sure to level the platter both front
to back, and side-to-side! Once you have the table levelled you may connect the tone arm cable to the arm and amp. The
Turntable is ready to work!
Set-Up Instructions ! ! !5
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Positioning thePositioning the Bellavista SignatureBellavista Signature
Your BELLAVISTA SIGNATURE turntable has been designed for sheltered Hi-Fi systems. It must be protected from any eventual variations
in temperature and humidity. Avoid using in the vicinity of radiators or other strong heat sources, electrical and electronic motors, mobile
phones etc.
The location in proximity of other audio components is not theoretically critical, but you should nevertheless pay attention to this.
The levelling and positioning on a solid, firm board, as explained in the previous chapter, are fundamental elements to ensure the maximum
sonic performances.
PLEASE NOTE.: Check that the correct acceptance voltage is indicated on your turntable. Incorrect voltagePLEASE NOTE.: Check that the correct acceptance voltage is indicated on your turntable. Incorrect voltage
will prevent yourwill prevent your BELLAVISTA SIGNATUREBELLAVISTA SIGNATURE from working properly and could risk causing irreparable from working properly and could risk causing irreparable
damage.damage.
WARNING: Never turn on the turntable while any parts are disassembled as contact with the high voltageWARNING: Never turn on the turntable while any parts are disassembled as contact with the high voltage

WARNING: Never turn on the turntable while any parts are disassembled as contact with the high voltageWARNING: Never turn on the turntable while any parts are disassembled as contact with the high voltage
inside theinside the BELLAVISTA SIGNATUREBELLAVISTA SIGNATURE turntable could be fatal.turntable could be fatal.
33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm
By positioning the belt in the smaller groove of the synchronous pulley motor, the BELLAVISTA SIGNATURE turntable be set at 33 1/3
rpm, while in the larger groove it will be set at 45 rpm. This positioning must be carried out manually.
The pulley may be covered by a Jewellery Gold Plated cover available as optional.
Turning onTurning on
The On/Off switch is located on Acrylic board inserted in an anodised aluminium collar. Once the switch has been turned to ON (1) the
turntable will start working at the speed hand selectioned.
Positioning – Operating ! ! ! !6
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
SpecificationsSpecifications
MAIN DETAILS
WOW & FLUTTER 0,03%
RUMBLE -80dB
SPEED 33-1/3 and 45 rpm +/- 0,1%
SPEED CHANGING Manual
TRANSMISSION 70 shores elasticity rectified black polyvinyl belt
MOTOR 24 poles on double rail synchronous AC powered
PLATTER Sustarin®
PLATTER SPINDLE Special Split-Spindle™ clamping the platter
PLATTER BEARING Finely Polished bronze made

PLATTER BEARING Finely Polished bronze made
POWER
MAINS SUPPLY
100V ▪115V ▪230V ▪50 or 60Hz (depending on
market destination not convertible)
POWER CONSUMPTION 5watt
UPGRADES
12V SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR 12 Volt High Torque externally powered
EXTERNAL AC FILTER Lucca AC Distributor
Other Gold Note Lucca Power Chord
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS 470x180x360mm (LxHxD)
WEIGHT Kg. 12,00
FINISHES
MAIN PLINTH Black Polished Acrylic
METAL PARTS Silver
PLATTER Black & Chrome
Technical details may vary without notice
Specifications ! ! ! !7
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
(Warranty Registration)(Warranty Registration)
To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet web site within 15 days from the purchase on the appropriate area of the
web site: http://www.goldnote.it/
If the unit is not registered correctly or is been purchased from a different country of the purchaser origin/home the unit will not be covered by any warranty
and the eventual registration refused.
The warranty does not does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Styli and Batteries.
(Customer Service)(Customer Service)

(Customer Service)(Customer Service)
All GOLD NOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently their correct functioning is guaranteed. In spite of this it is
possible that problems may emerge which non-specialist users cannot resolve. In this case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the
problem.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being authorized to do so. In such cases both GOLD NOTE® and the
distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice.Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice.
WarningsWarnings
1. Do not disassemble any part of the product.
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc.
5. The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
6. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit
Warranty Certificate – Customer Service – Warnings ! ! !8
Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
SYNPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
GROOVE JUMPING The phono cartridge
jumps during listening
sessions
• The turntable is a rigid unit and need
to be insulated by vibrations including
footfall problems you have, in example,
a shaking floor.
• Insulate the turntable with air
suspend devices or use a
WALLSHELF as turntable board
support.
MOTOR HEATING The Motor warms up too
much
• AC synchronous motors as the ones
used by Gold Note normally warms up
to 50° Celsius without creating any
problem
MOTOR NOISE The Motor produces a
low scraping noise during
playing
• The pulley’s shaft slightly touches
the motor gold plated cover
• Gently lift it up a bit unscrewing
the hex bolt of the pulley
The Motor produces a
buzz noise during playing
• The 3 stainless steel screws of the
gold plated motor cover are too tighten
• Unscrew them enough to let the
motor spins without making noise,
they need just to be very gently
screwed to the motor cover
OIL POORED FROM
BRONZE BEARING
Oil drops come out the
bottom Platter Bearing
• The super high pressure created by • Clean it up, the oil will never

BRONZE BEARING bottom Platter Bearing
when the Platter Spindle
is inserted
the strict tolerance of the
Bearing/Spindle system can let some
oil drops come out from the bottom of
the Platter Bearing
comes out again once the Platter
spindle is perfectly positioned into
the Platter Bearing
SPINDLE (of the Platter):
INSERTING THE PLATTER
SPLIT SPINDLE
The Spindle does not fit
into the Platter Central
Hole
• • Unscrewing the tip, split the 2
pieces Spindle and fit the bottom
part of the spindle into the platter
through the gold plated weights side,
clamp the Spindle tip into the above
side of the platter screwing it
strongly using a metal pin to get into
the tip hole
SPINDLE/BEARING (of the
Platter) NOISE
The Spindle makes noise
during platter spinning
• The Platter Bearing/Spindle system
are new and they need a break in time
to sweep out all the internal unwanted
particles
• After 150/200 hours playing the
turntable is broken in
SPINDLE (of the Platter):
TIP OF THE DIAMETER
The Records hardly fit
into the Platter Spindle
Tip
• Gold Note Platter Spindle Tips have
a 7,2mm of diameter that is the
recognised international standard but
many records are wrongly moulded
• Sorry you need to enforce the
record into the Platter Spindle Tip
SPEAKER HUMMING
PROBLEMS
The speakers hum when
the turntable is connected
to the system
• The Turntable CAN NOT makes any
noise hearable into the speaker by
itself
• Eventually a tone arm cable
problem can occur; please check
other ways out
TURNTABLE (THE) DOES
NOT START WHEN THE
TURNTABLE IS
SWITCHED ON
When the turntable is
switched on it does not
start automatically and
the motor makes a
vibration
• The Belt is too slack and does not
produce the necessary friction with the
pulley
•
• The 3 stainless steel screws of the
gold plated motor cover are too tighten
• Unscrew them enough to let the
motor spins without making noise,
they need just to be very gently
screwed to the motor cover
Troubleshooting ! !9
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F.A.Q.F.A.Q.
AdjustmentAdjustment
ACTION DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT
DUST COVER FRICTION
ADJUSTMENT
• The Dust Cover is hard or slack
during open/close adjustment
• Adjust the single screw present on each hinge till
you reach your proper wanted friction
LEVELLING THE TURNTABLE •
The Turntable is not levelled • With a spirit level, only level the Turntable Platter
through its shelf layer eventually screwing its feet just
for very fine adjustment, take care of levelling the
platter on its vertical and horizontal lines
•
The Turntable is not levelled • Be sure that the turntable layer is enough solid and
rigid to support the weight of the turntable easily
SPEED ADJUSTMENT ON THE
ADJUSTABLE ALUMINIUM PULLEY
• The aluminium adjustable pulley
doesn’t spins at the right speed
• With the help of a “coin” screw clockwise or anti-
clockwise the pulley’s internal cone to increase
(clockwise) or decrease (anti-clockwise) the speed.
Check the right speed with a proper stroboscope

Check the right speed with a proper stroboscope
VTA ADJUSTMENT •
VTA tone arm is not adjustable • The 3 arm board collar hex bolts are screwed into
the collar too much and do not let the arm shaft gets in
it; unscrew the hex bolts before inserting the arm
•
VTA tone arm is not adjustable • The tone arm shaft is too big to get into the collar;
ask your local dealer to have a custom made collar may
fit such arm
•
VTA tone arm is hard to adjust • Once the proper height of the arm is been
approximately reached, fix the shaft with just a hex
bolt before screwing properly all the 3 hex bolts of the
collar; then once all the other adjustment are properly
set fix well, but not too tighten all the 3 hex bolts
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE •
The Turntable is dirty and needs to
be cleaned
• With EXTREME care use ONLY pure alcohol and a
very soft 100% cotton cloth to sweep dust and stains
out.
Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will irreversibly
damage the turntable fine aesthetic.
Do not use any alcohol to clean the turntable anodised
label, pulley and motor spindle. Only dry cloth is
allowed
F.A.Q. & Adjustment ! ! !10