User manual MUSIC HALL MMF-7

[. . . ] music hall mmf-7 INSTRUCTION MANUAL music hall http://www. musichallaudio. com 1 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE You have selected an exceptional turntable. Each component used in the construction of the MMF-7 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. [. . . ] It slips off of the cartridge by pulling it towards you in a slight downward motion. The MMF-7 comes complete with a factory installed Goldring Eroica H cartridge. Please note; the tracking force scale (6a) on the counterweight (6) has no decimal point. The objective of balancing the tonearm (9) is to get the tonearm (9) to float parallel to the platter (5). Lift, position, and hold the tonearm (9) between the tonearm rest (8) and the platter (5). Be careful, not to allow the cartridge to contact the plinth (the turntable base). With your free hand turn the counterweight (6) counterclockwise or clockwise until the tonearm (9) floats freely, without the aid of your hand, in mid-air and parallel to the platter (5). Don't worry about the number on the tracking force scale (6a), you will soon calibrate and set it properly. Once you have balanced the tonearm (9), return it to the tonearm rest (8). Lower the cueing lever (7). 9 You are now going to zero the tonearm (9) and set the correct tracking force. The tracking force scale (6a) moves independently of the counterweight (6). Hold the rear of the counterweight (6) with one hand securing its position. With your other hand, lightly grip and turn the tracking force scale (6a) until the zero is in the twelve o' clock position (dead center on top of the counterweight (6). Check it, by once again floating the tonearm (9) between the tonearm rest (8) and the platter (5). (R+) right channel return (R -) 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). Move the tonearm (adjusted for the correct tracking force of your cartridge) to the pattern. When the stylus tip of the cartridge is at points 130mm and 250mm, the front of the cartridge should be parallel to the lines on the pattern. If necessary, slide the cartridge back and forth until the stylus tip is positioned correctly. Tighten the cartridge mounting screws. VTA Adjustment: The VTA for the installed Goldring Eroica H cartridge has been properly set at the factory. To adjust the VTA for other cartridges, lay a record on the platter (5). [. . . ] The motor pulley should be cleaned periodically to remove deposits of rubber shed by the belt. 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. [. . . ]