User manual MUSIC HALL MMF-9

[. . . ] music hall mmf-9 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-9 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. [. . . ] Carefully, screw the counterweight (6) counterclockwise onto the back of the tonearm (9). Carefully, remove the stylus guard (the piece of clear plastic on the bottom of the cartridge). It slips off of the cartridge by pulling it towards you in a slight downward motion. The MMF-9 comes complete with a factory installed Music Hall Maestro 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. If necessary, adjust the tightness of the hinges by turning the dust cover hinge screws (12). 11 NOTICE If you are substituting another cartridge for the Music Hall Maestro, you may need to make the following further adjustments to the tonearm and cartridge: All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. 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 wires to the cartridge pins as follows: white red green blue left channel positive (L+) right channel pos. (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 Music Hall Maestro cartridge has been properly set at the factory. To adjust the VTA for other cartridges, lay a record on the platter (5). Slacken the horizontal adjustment screws (two Allen screws located near the plinth on the back of the tonearm pillar) with the Allen Key provided. [. . . ] 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. If oil is lost from the bearing housing, replace it with a few drops of Mobil 1 or other synthetic oil containing Teflon. [. . . ]