User manual MUSIC HALL MMF-7.1 8-2007

[. . . ] music hall mmf-7. 1 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-7. 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. [. . . ] The mmf-7. 1 comes complete with a factory installed Goldring Eroica H cartridge. Please note; the tracking force scale (6a) on the counterweight has no decimal point. 10 on the tracking force scale actually is 1. 0 g. 1. 75 g is between 17 and 18g on the scale. To set the tracking force you must first balance (zero) the tonearm (9). The objective of balancing or zeroing the tonearm is to get the tonearm to float parallel to the platter. 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. Once you have balanced the tonearm, return it to the tonearm rest. You are now going to set the ring with numbers on the counterweight to zero. This is called the tracking force scale. 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). The tonearm is now zeroed. 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. IMPORTANT Do not touch the tracking force scale again. Turn the counterweight counterclockwise with your right hand. You will notice that the tracking force scale will also turn. 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). [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]