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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE 

You have selected an exceptional turntable.  Each component used in the construction 
of the mmf-9.1 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.  Please take a few moments to read over the 
operating instructions to ensure that you get the best performance from your turntable 
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 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.  
 
 

Summary of Contents for mmf-9.1

Page 1: ...music hall mmf 9 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL music hall http www musichallaudio com august 2007 ...

Page 2: ...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 the turntable power cord or plug with wet hands 3 Object or liqu...

Page 3: ...he power cord where it will be crushed pinched 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...

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Page 6: ...i skating hanger 18 1 x removable tonearm locking strap red plastic 19 speed control 20 1 x on off switch 21 1 x headshell fitted with Goldring Eroica LX low output moving coil cartridge 22 1 x motor 23 3 x threaded screws 24 bubble level 25 adjustable spiked feet 26 spike protectors 27 turntable output connectors 28 motor packing material not to be used with motor or turntable 29 motor base Parts...

Page 7: ... the motor diagonally opposite the arm reduces any vibrations caused by the belt from entering into the cartridge Speed change from 331 3 to 45rpm is done at the push of a button THE PLATTER The belt runs round the perimeter of the 1 25mm acrylic platter Acrylic was chosen for its superior sound quality and isolation properties The platter sits on an incredibly quiet inverted ceramic bearing A sof...

Page 8: ... you may require Save the music hall mmf 9 1 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use Shipping or moving the mmf 9 1 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...

Page 9: ...plug the transformer into the mains 5 Screw the three spiked feet 25 included in parts bag onto the threaded screws 23 on the bottom of the turntable 4 x spike protectors 26 flat dime looking objects that spike sits on are included Use 3 of them underneath the spikes 6 Remove the 3 transport screws 1 from the turntable and save for future use 7 Level the turntable by adjusting the spiked feet 25 U...

Page 10: ...ly 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 al...

Page 11: ...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 17 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...

Page 12: ...he platter black lines side up See diagram below Remove the stylus guard 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 Tigh...

Page 13: ...rm 9 and allow you to twist it from side to side Position the tonearm 9 so that the stylus is perpendicular to the record groove Tighten the setscrew Replace the anti skating rod 15 and anti skating weight 16 Listen You are listening for a balanced soundstage with the greatest area and depth You may need to go back and forth a couple of times to achieve the best setting Please note that small chan...

Page 14: ... appearance of your deck and maintain its performance you should note the following points Make sure the stylus guard is on before you begin cleaning PLINTHS The plinths are constructed from medium density fiberboard therefore they 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 plin...

Page 15: ...lest approach is to remove any dust with a damp lint free cloth without rubbing and then use a soft duster Dust 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 ...

Page 16: ...Weight including pkg 40lbs 18kg CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response 20Hz 22kHz 3dB Channel balance 1dB max 1kHz Channel separation 25dB 1 kHz Sensitivity 0 5mV 1dB 1kHz 5 cm sec Static compliance 18mm N Equivalent tip mass 0 35mg Vertical tracking angle 20 Stylus radius Gyger II Stylus type non replaceable Electrical Characteristics Load resistance 100 Ohm Load capacitance 100 1000pf Inter...

Page 17: ... or audio cable to amplifier Ground loop Turntable too close to one or both speakers DISTORTED SOUND FROM ONE OR BOTH CHANNELS 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 ...

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Page 19: ...ss that occurs during transit The warranty does not cover transportation costs CLAIMS UNDER WARRANTY The mmf 9 1 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 responsi...

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