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1 music hall mmf- 2.2/ le INSTRUCTION MANU AL music hall http://ww w.musichallaudio.com august 2007[...]
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2 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. W e know of no turntable that costs as much to produce y et sells for so little. The precise and eleg[...]
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3 7. Cleaning Please refer to the MAINTENANCE section for detailed cleaning instructions. 8. Power Sources Co nnect the turntable only to a power supply of the type and v oltage 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 w ith the cord s[...]
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5 PARTS INVENTORY A ND OPER ATION CONTROL DIAGRAM 1. 2 x motor transport screw s (marked red) 2. 1 x stepped motor pulley 3. 1 x driv e belt, pa ckaged in parts bag 4. 1 x sub-platter 5. 1 x platter with felt mat, packaged in bottom of box 6. 1 x tonearm counterw eight (located in bottom set of packing material) 7. 1 x tonearm lift lev er/cueing le[...]
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6 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 m usic 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 fe[...]
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7 counterclockwise onto the back of the tonearm. Don't w orry about the exact position of the counterweight or the tracking force scale, they will soon be adjusted. 7. Remove the tonearm-locking strap (18). Place it in a safe position for possible future transport. 8. Make sure the tonearm is in the tonearm rest (8). Carefully , remove the sty[...]
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8 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 counterweig ht counterclockwise with your right hand. You will notice that the tracking force scale will also tu rn. Turn it through numbers 5, 10, 15 to t[...]
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9 NOTE If you are substituting another cartridge for the Music Hall 'Tracker', y ou may need to make the following further adjustments to the tonearm (9) and ca rtridge: 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 car[...]
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10 VTA like Tracking Force can also be set by ear. Feel free to experi ment 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 tr[...]
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11 with a large center hole), you may need to us e 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 m mf -2 .2 is designed for a long operational life. To preserve the appearance of your deck and maintain its performance, you should not[...]
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12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Power Supply: 110V/60Hz Power Absorption: 2VA Speeds: 33⅓ rpm (manual change to 45 rpm) Speed deviation: ± 0.9% W ow and flutter: ±0.15 % 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 lbs. (1.7kg[...]
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13 TROUBLESHOOTING music hall turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and underg o 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 S W ITCHED ON: The[...]
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14 Fit the stylus guard on the cartridge, insert the red motor-transpo rt screws (1), and lock the tonearm (18). Package the turntable care fu lly in its original box using thick, 1¼ inch Bubble Wrap.[...]
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15 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, provided the unit was purchased from an authoriz ed dea ler. Your original sales receipt is proof of purchase date. music hall takes no responsibility for def[...]