User manual MUSIC HALL MMF-5.1

[. . . ] music hall mmf-5. 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL music hall http://www. musichallaudio. com CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE You have selected an exceptional turntable. Each component used in the construction of the mmf-5. 1 was selected to provide you with superior performance and the highest level of sound reproduction available today. We know of no turntable that costs as much to produce yet sells for so little. The precise and elegant design of this turntable makes it easy to install and operate. [. . . ] You are now going to set the ring with numbers on the counterweight to zero. The tracking force scale (6a) turns independently of the counterweight. IMPORTANT With your right hand hold the rear part of the counterweight to make sure that it does not move. With your left hand, lightly grip and turn the tracking force scale until the number zero is in the twelve o' clock position (dead center on top of the counterweight). Check it, by once again floating the tonearm between the tonearm rest and the platter. If the tonearm doesn't float parallel to the platter at zero, return to the previous steps and make the necessary adjustments. Turn it through numbers 5, 10, 15 to the position centered between 17 and 18 on the scale). The correct tracking force has now been set. 8 Every arm and cartridge combination has an optimum tracking force. Once the cartridge has run-in (usually about 24 -50 hours of playing time) feel free to experiment with a slightly higher or lower tracking force and pick the one you prefer. You will notice a small fishing line attached to the anti-skating weight (16). Slip the looped end of the fishing line over the anti-skating rod (15) and into notch number 2 (See diagram below). Lift the anti-skating weight (16) over the anti-skating hanger (17) and feed the fishing string through the looped end of the anti-skating hanger (17). The anti-skating weight (16) should now be dangling in free space to the left of the hanger. If it is not dangling, simply bend the anti-skating hanger (17) by pushing it away from the tonearm pillar with your finger. 12. Slide the dust cover (10) onto the dust cover hinges (11) on the back of the plinth. If necessary, adjust the tightness of the hinges by turning the dust cover hinge screws (12). NOTE If you are substituting another cartridge for the Goldring 1012GX, you may need to make the following further adjustments to the tonearm (9) and cartridge: If you are a novice, music hall recommends getting professional help. Leaving the stylus guard on, fit the cartridge to the head shell (21) using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each slot in the finger lift and the head shell (21). Connect the tonearm (9) wires to the cartridge pins as follows: white left channel positive (L+) red right channel pos. (R+) 9 green right channel return (R -) blue left channel return (L -) To achieve the best sound reproduction, the cartridge must be positioned precisely in the head shell. To do this, fit the tangency guide (you'll find this in the parts bag. It's a white rectangular piece of cardboard with black lines) over the spindle at point 'A' and onto the platter, black lines side up (See diagram below). [. . . ] If the turntable is not going to be used for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the belt from the platter rim to prevent stretching. OIL - The oil supplied for the main bearing provides life-long protection. If oil is lost from the bearing housing, replace it with a few drops of Mobil 1 or other synthetic oil containing Teflon. DUST COVER - This can be cleaned using any commercial acrylic or plastic cleaners. [. . . ]