User manual MUSIC HALL MMF-5.1SE 8-2007

[. . . ] music hall mmf-5. 1se INSTRUCTION MANUAL music hall http://www. musichallaudio. com august 2007 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE You have selected an exceptional turntable. Each component used in the construction of the mmf-5. 1se 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. [. . . ] Using your left hand, lift, position, and hold the tonearm (9) between the tonearm rest (8) and the platter (5). To avoid damage, be careful not to allow the cartridge to contact the plinth (the turntable base). With your free hand turn the counterweight counterclockwise or clockwise until the tonearm floats freely, without the aid of your hand, in mid-air and parallel to the platter. Don't worry about the number on the tracking force scale, you will soon calibrate and set it properly. 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). 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. 8 12. You will notice a small fishing line attached to the anti-skating weight (16). Slip the looped end of the fishing line over the antiskating 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. 13. 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 supplied Goldring, 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). Place the tonearm (9) in the middle of a non-spinning record and look to see that the stylus is perpendicular to the record groove. [. . . ] Gently clean with a cotton swab or lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol. The best way to clean the belt is to pull it gently through a damp cloth. 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. [. . . ]