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. [. . . ] Hold the counterweight (6) so that the numbers are nearer you. Carefully, screw the counterweight (6) counterclockwise onto the back of the tonearm (9). Place it in a safe position for possible future transport. Make sure the tonearm (9) is in the tonearm rest (8). 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-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. 10 on the tracking force scale (6a) is actually 1. 0 g. 1. 75 g is between 17 and 18g on the scale (6a). To set the tracking force you must first balance the tonearm (9). 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). [. . . ] NO SIGNAL IN ONE OR BOTH CHANNELS: No connection between the turntable and amplifier. Amplifier or speakers defective or muted. Cartridge not wired into the head shell Loudspeakers not connected. LOUD HUM ON PHONO INPUT: No earth connection from cartridge, tonearm, or audio cable to amplifier. [. . . ]