Music Hall MMF2.2 audio turntable
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1. It slips off of the cartridge by pulling it towards you in a downward motion Place it in a safe place for future use You will now set the cartridge tracking force The mmf 2 2 comes complete with a factory installed music hall Tracker cartridge We recommend a tracking force of 1 75g 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 15 is actually 1 5g etc 1 75 g is between 17 and 18g on the scale 6a 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 First lower the cueing lever 7 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 counterw2. 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 11 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 Music Hall Tracker 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 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 Snug the nuts Connect the tonearm 9 wires to the cartridge pins as follows white left channel positive L red right channel pos R green right channel return R blue 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 r
3. 2 is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport To assemble the turntable please follow the instructions carefully 1 Clear a level use a spirit level and suitable workspace to assemble the turntable This may be the final playing location 2 Remove the turntable and all parts from the carton 3 Remove both red motor transport screws 1 Keep the screws for possible future use 4 Install the drive belt 3 for 3375 rpm play Loop the belt around the smaller diameter rim of the stepped motor pulley 2 and around the rim of the sub platter 4 For 45 rpm play use the large diameter rim of the motor pulley 33 rpm 45 rpm adjustment screw 5 Center the platter 5 over the spindle of the sub platter 4 and lower it until it rests securely on the sub platter 6 Place the counterweight 6 onto the tonearm To do this you are positioned in front of the turntable Orient the counterweight so that the tracking force scale 6a is closest to you Carefully screw the counterweight counterclockwise onto the back of the tonearm Don t worry about the exact position of the counterweight or the tracking force scale they will soon be adjusted Remove the tonearm locking strap 18 Place it in a safe position for possible future transport Make sure the tonearm is in the tonearm rest 8 Carefully remove the stylus guard the piece of clear plastic on the bottom of the cartridge
4. the turntable power cord or plug with wet hands 3 Object or liquid entry Do not allow foreign objects or liquids into the unit If this happens immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall and take the unit to an authorized music hall service center for inspection 4 Heat Keep the turntable away from naked flames radiators heat registers stoves or any other heat producing appliances including amplifiers 5 Climate The turntable has been designed for use in moderate climates Do not attempt to use below 41 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees Celsius or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit 35 degrees Celsius 6 Racks and Stands Place the turntable on a fixed level surface strong enough to support its weight Do not place it on a moveable cart that could tip over We recommend only using stands approved for use with audio equipment See the SITING section for further suggestions 7 Cleaning Please refer to the MAINTENANCE section for detailed cleaning instructions 8 Power Sources Connect the turntable only to a power supply of the type and voltage described in the operating instructions or specified on the rear panel of the unit 9 Power cord protection Connect the turntable to the power outlet only with the cord supplied Do not modify the supplied cable in any way Do not attempt to defeat grounding and or polarization provisions Do not use extension cords Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pin
5. UNTING Place the deck on a small light rigid table e g coffee table Ensure that the table is level on the floor and not rocking WALL MOUNTING Wall mounting may be preferable when the floor is springy or when there is risk of damage by children or pets The shelf should be light and rigid and fully supported by but not firmly screwed or glued to its brackets To allow the lid to open fully a clearance of 3 inches 7 5 cm is required behind the plinth and at least 13 inches 33 cm above MAINS CONNECTION Locate the wall transformer It s in a small white box set into the underside of the packing foam Plug the small male end of the wall transformer wire into the female receptacle on the power socket for the motor The power socket for the motor is located on the underside of the turntable near the back Plug the transformer into the wall Turn the motor ON 20 and check that the platter 5 spins AUDIO CONNECTION The Music Hall Tracker is a moving magnet cartridge Connect the audio cable 14 to the MM Moving Magnet phono input on your receiver or pre amplifier OPERATION Place a record on the platter and push the mains switch 20 to the ON position Remove the stylus guard and lift up the tonearm with the cueing lever 7 Position the cartridge stylus tip above the initial groove of the record Gently lower the cueing lever 7 to drop the arm onto the record To stop play lift the cueing lever 7 to raise t
6. bs 1 7kg Dimensions 16 75 x 12 6 x 4 33 in 415 x 230 x 110 mm Weight including pkg 17lbs 7 8 kg CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 3dB Channel Balance 2dB 1kHz Channel Separation 20dB 1kHz Sensitivity 5mV 2dB 1kHz 5cm sec Static Compliance 16mm N Equivalent tip mass 0 7 mg Vertical Tracking Angle 26 degrees Stylus Radius Elliptical 0007 x 0003 18 x 7 Stylus Type Replaceable Load Resistance 47 000 Ohm Load Capacitance 150 400pF Internal Inductance 560 mH Internal Resistance 700 Ohm Cartridge Weight 4 2g Fixing Center 0 5 12 7mm Playing Weight 1 5 2 0g 1 75g nom Music Hall reserves the right to make technical modifications TROUBLESHOOTING music hall turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory If for some reason your turntable is not working properly please take a few moments to review this list of potential causes THE PLATTER DOESN T TURN ALTHOUGH THE DECK IS SWITCHED ON e The turntable is not connected to the mains power supply e No mains at the socket e The belt is not fitted or has slipped off NO SIGNAL IN ONE OR BOTH CHANNELS No connection between the turntable and amplifier Phono input not selected at amplifier Poor contact or broken connection Amplifier not switched on Amplifier or speakers defective or muted Cartridge not wired into
7. ched bent at severe angles exposed to heat or damaged in any way 10 Non use periods If the deck is to be left unused for a long period of time the power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet and the belt removed 11 Damage Requiring Service Stop using the turntable immediately and have it inspected by an authorized music hall service center whenever The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Liquid has been spilled onto the motor or into the bearing well The turntable has been exposed to rain The turntable does not operate properly The turntable has been dropped or damaged Smoke or any unusual smell is detected from the turntable gm E OM PARTS INVENTORY AND OPERATION CONTROL DIAGRAM oo xD OI ON s 10 11 12 13 the 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 x motor transport screws marked red 1 x stepped motor pulley 1 x drive belt packaged in parts bag 1 x sub platter 1 x platter with felt mat packaged in bottom of box 1 x tonearm counterweight located in bottom set of packing material 1 x tonearm lift lever cueing lever 1 x tonearm rest 1 x tonearm 1 x dust cover 2 x dust cover hinges 4 x dust cover hinge screws 1 x mains wire connected to wall transformer in a small white box set into underside of the packing foam 1 x audio cable 1 x anti skating rod 1 x anti skating weight packaged in a pink bag inside the parts bag 1 x anti skating hanger 1 x arm l
8. ectangular piece of cardboard with black lines over the spindle at point A and onto the platter black lines side up See diagram below Remove the stylus guard Move the tonearm 9 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 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 IMPORTANT Do not loosen the vertical screws that hold the anti skate arm to the base Move the tonearm 9 up or down until it is parallel to the record surface when viewed from the side Tighten the horizontal adjustment screws VTA like Tracking Force can also be set by ear Feel free to experiment with VTA positions slightly above or below parallel and choose the position you prefer If you have any further questions regarding the adjustment of your turntable please contact your music hall dealer Save all packing materials parts and screws for possible future transport SITING FLOOR MO
9. eight 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 Return the tonearm to the tonearm rest 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 Turn it through numbers 5 10 15 to the position centered between 17 and 18 on the scale This is equivalent to 1 75 grams The correct tracking force has now been set Every arm and cartridge combination has an optimum tracking force This can easily be set by ear Increments of 0 1g can produce significant differences 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 10 Locate the anti skating weight 16 You will notice a small fishing line attached to the anti skating weight 16 Slip the looped end of the fishing line over the anti skating rod 15 and into notch number 2
10. he arm and then bring the tonearm back to the tonearm rest 8 Push the mains switch 20 to OFF It is recommended to replace the stylus guard optional when the turntable is not in use To play 45 rpm records first remove the felt mat and platter then move the drive belt 3 from the small to the large diameter rim of the stepped motor pulley 2 Do this using the belt changing tool 19 so as not to touch the belt with your hands Replace the platter and felt mat Please note for singles 7 inch records 10 with a large center hole you may need to use the black 45 rpm adaptor Simply center the adapter over the spindle and set it on top of the felt mat Place the single on the platter and play MAINTENANCE The mmf 2 2 is designed for a long operational life To preserve the appearance of your deck and maintain its performance you should note the following points when cleaning Make sure the stylus guard is in place before you begin PLINTH The plinth is constructed from medium density fiberboard therefore it should not be subjected to extremes of temperature or direct sunlight The finish may change slightly with age A damp cloth or soft duster is ideal for cleaning the plinth polish particularly wax based can be hard to remove PLATTER The alloy platter can be cleaned with a soft dry lint free cloth MAT Clean the felt mat with masking tape MOTOR The motor is equipped with self lubricating bearings The moto
11. music hall mmf 2 2 le INSTRUCTION MANUAL music hall http www musichallaudio com august 2007 1 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE You have selected an exceptional turntable Each component used in the construction of the mmf 2 2 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 Please take a few moments to read over the operating instructions to ensure that you get the best performance from your deck and years of trouble free service SAFETY GUIDELINES This product is designed and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards However you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions 1 Take heed of warnings and instructions Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the turntable Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the turntable Follow all operating instructions 2 Water and Moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the turntable to moisture or water If the turntable is exposed to moisture immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall Take the deck to an authorized music hall service center for inspection Do not touch
12. ock 1 x belt changing tool packaged in parts bag 1 x on off switch 1 x head shell fitted with music hall Tracker cartridge 1 x motor 4 x feet Parts bag includes 1 x 45 rpm adapter 1 x belt 1 x cartridge alignment tangency guide 1 x anti skate weight 16 tiny weight attached to small piece of fishing line 1 x belt changing tool 19 GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing the music hall mmf 2 2 turntable It is a 2 speed belt driven audiophile turntable that comes complete with a music hall Tracker cartridge mounted in a high quality tonearm The alloy platter runs on a precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly to provide fluid and quiet operation These features combine to ensure that the mmf 2 2 delivers superior audio performance that will provide years of enjoyment FOR YOUR INFORMATION This manual provides valuable information that will help you get optimum performance from your system Please contact your authorized music hall dealer for any additional clarifications you may require Save the music hall mmf 2 2 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use Shipping or moving the mmf 2 2 in anything other than the original packing material may result in severe damage that is not covered by the warranty Be sure to keep the original sales receipt it is your best record of the date of purchase which you will need in the event warranty service is required SET UP The music hall mmf 2
13. provided the unit was purchased from an authorized dealer Your original sales receipt is proof of purchase date music hall takes no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or unauthorized repair and or adjustment music hall cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss that occurs during transit The warranty does not cover transportation costs CLAIMS UNDER WARRANTY The mmf 2 2 should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or upon authorization to a music hall service center It should be sent by a reputable carrier carriage prepaid Do not send the turntable via USPS United States Postal Service Since no responsibility will be accepted for a unit in transit to the dealer customer or authorized service agent customers are advised to insure against loss damage or theft FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT music hall 108 Station Road Great Neck NY 11023 Tel 516 487 3663 Fax 516 773 3891 http www musichallaudio com
14. r pulley should be cleaned periodically to remove deposits of rubber shed by the belt Remove the outer platter and belt Gently clean with a cotton swab or lint free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol BELT The belt should last for many years The belt can be cleaned at the same time as the pulley 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 DUST COVER This can be cleaned using any commercial acrylic or plastic cleaners The simplest approach is to remove any dust with a damp lint free cloth without rubbing and then use a soft duster Covers are more often damaged in cleaning than in use STYLUS Remove the stylus guard We recommend a dry vibrating pad cleaner Wet cleaners or soft stylus brushes are not recommended TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 110V 60Hz Power Absorption 2VA Speeds 3375 rpm manual change to 45 rpm Speed deviation 0 996 Wow and flutter 0 15 96 Rumble Max 70 db Tracking force 10 30 mN Effective tonearm length 9 in 22 9 cm Overhang 67 inch 17mm Platter diameter 11 81 in 30cm Platter weight 4 5 I
15. the head shell Loudspeakers not connected LOUD HUM ON PHONO INPUT e No earth connection from cartridge tonearm or audio cable to amplifier e Ground loop e Turntable too close to one or both speakers DISTORTED SOUND FROM ONE OR BOTH CHANNELS e Record player connected to wrong input of amplifier MM MC switch on pre amp incorrectly set Dust on the stylus Needle or cantilever damaged Wrong speed Dirty or over stretched belt Platter bearing dry dirty or damaged SERVICE Should you encounter a problem that you cannot solve please contact your dealer If the problem cannot be resolved by the dealer please contact music hall for further advice Never return a record player without authorization and without making sure that is it safely disassembled and correctly packaged in the original packaging Repairs will only be made under warranty if the unit is returned correctly packaged PACKING DIRECTIONS Please remove and store the following parts dust cover 10 anti skating weight 16 platter 5 sub platter 4 and belt 8 13 Fit the stylus guard on the cartridge insert the red motor transport screws 1 and lock the tonearm 18 Package the turntable carefully in its original box using thick 11 4 inch Bubble Wrap WARRANTY This entitles you to have the music hall mmf 2 2 repaired free of charge at our discretion for one year after the date of purchase at any authorized music hall service center
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