Goldenote Bellavista Signature User manual

GOLDENOTE®
Bellavista Signature
ITALIAN PRESTIGE RIGID TURNTABLE
Owner’s Manual
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY
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Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Table Of Contents
-Congratulations & Introduction 3
-BoxContent 4
-Construction Features 4
-Set-up Instructions 5
-Positioning 6
-Operating the Bellavista Signature 6
-Specifications 6
-Warranty, Customer Service & Warnings 7
-Troubleshooting 8
-F.A.Q. Adjustment 9
VERY IMPORTANT: Please read the following instructions carefully before installing
your Goldenote Turntable

Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Congratulations
Thank you for having purchased a GOLDENOTE® product.
Introduction
With GOLDENOTE® products you enter
a new dimension. GOLDENOTE® is the
new way of listening to music.
GOLDENOTE® is a range of products of
prestigious and sophisticated Italian
design featuring unique and innovative
technical and aesthetic characteristics.
The Bellavista Signature is the top class
turntable of the rigid series.
The turntable is carefully made of parts
exclusively manufactured for Goldenote
with the highest standards and quality materials to reach a superior sonic performance.
The turntable features a double 20mm thick black acrylic plinth decoupled with six bronze spacers
cylinders.
The turntable also features a 20mm thick platter made of solid black polyvinyl. Underneath the
platter there are 9 gold plated weights to increase the peripheral mass of the platter. As such, the
rotation stability is improved.
The Bellavista Signature also employs a high precision aluminium pulley to guarantee perfect
speed capability.
The innovative platter bearing/spindle system, much larger and longer than the usual ones, is
based on a bronze external threaded bearing that ensures perfect on axis alignment. Both are
electronically machined and polished to tolerances smaller than 1/100 of a millimeter, to achieve
exceptional sound performance.
Also, at the bottom of the platter bronze bearing a special threaded bearing made of Arnite© (one
of the hardest and toughest self lubricant plastic polymers) allows for a smoother turntable
rotation and eventually a VTA adjustment normally available only through the tone arm setting.
All Goldenote products are proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy 100%
Congratulations & Introduction 3

Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Contents 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 BOOK AND WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Construction features
-The BELLAVISTA is rigid turntable that, like all the turntables of the Goldenote 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.: 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

Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Set-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-UpInstructions 5

Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Positioning the Bellavista 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, switched on 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 voltage will prevent
your BELLAVISTA SIGNATURE from working properly and could risk causing irreparable damage.
WARNING: Never turn on the turntable while any parts are disassembled as contact with the high voltage inside the
BELLAVISTA SIGNATURE turntable could be fatal.
33 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 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.
Specifications & Technical features
wow e flutter : 0,03
Rumble : -80 db
Speed : 33 1/3 and 45 RPM +/- 0,05% - rapid manual changeover
70 shores elasticity black drive belt
Dimensions: width 470 mm; depth 360 mm; height 170 mm.
BABELE MM cartridge 3,0mV; 470ohm
Positioning – Operating - Specifications 6

Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Warranty Certificate
The warranty certificate is enclosed separately and to be valid must be completed fill and returned to Goldenote factory or
the official distribution. In all countries where there is an official distribution network, the dealer must stamp the warranty
certificate. In compliance with the laws in force, the dealer may modify the official Goldenote warranty certificate wholly or
partially without notice and without further mention being made in this instruction manual.
Customer Service
All GOLDENOTE® 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 GOLDENOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
PS. The photos reproduced here refer to the Bellavista Signature Turntable, but parts and descriptions may vary from the
product on sale without notice.
WARNINGS
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 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. Goldenote does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit
7. Do not remove or damage the component sealing adhesive logo would invalidate the warranty
Warranty Certificate – Customer Service – Warnings 7

Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
Troubleshooting
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 Goldenote
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
when the Platter
Spindle is inserted
•The super high pressure
created by the strict tolerance of
the Bearing/Spindle system can let
some oil drops come out from the
bottom of the Platter Bearing
•Clean it up, the oil will
never 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
•Goldenote 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
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Bellavista Signature Italian Prestige Rigid Turntable
F.A.Q.
Adjustment
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
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 9