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.
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11. Damage Requiring Service Stop using the turntable immediately and have it inspected by an authorized music hall service center whenever: 1. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged. 2. Liquid has been spilled onto the motor or into the bearing well.
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Parts Inventory and Operation Control Diagram 1. 3 x removable transport screws 2. 1 x stepped motor pulley 3. 1 x drive belt (packaged in parts bag) 4. 1 x sub-platter 5. 1 x platter with felt mat (packaged in bottom of box) 6.
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-5.3 shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future use. Shipping or moving the mmf-5.3 in anything other than the original packing material...
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The music hall mmf-5.3 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.
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actually 1.5g, etc. 1.8 g looks like 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).
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If you are substituting another cartridge for supplied one, 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...
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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. Azimuth Adjustment: Azimuth is the angle of the stylus to the record groove.
Move the tonearm to the middle of the record once again and check that the stylus is perpendicular to the record groove. If it is, return the tonearm to the tonearm rest and tighten the setscrew. Listen to a record. You are listening for a balanced soundstage with the greatest area and depth.
To stop play, lift the cueing lever (7) to raise the tonearm (9) and then move the arm back to the tonearm rest (8). Push the mains switch (20) to 'OFF'. To play 45 rpm records, first remove the felt mat and platter (5) then move the drive belt (3) from the small diameter rim to the large diameter rim of the stepped motor pulley (2).
Music hall reserves the right to make technical modifications. Check our website for the latest updates. TROUBLESHOOTING Music hall turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. If, for some reason your...
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• 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 music hall dealer. Never return a record player without authorization and without...
safely disassembling it and correctly packing it in the original packaging. Repairs will only be made under warranty if the unit is returned correctly packaged. PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Please remove and store the following parts: dust cover (10), anti-skating weight (16), counterweight (6), platter (5), subplatter (4), and belt (3). Fit the stylus guard on the cartridge and attach the tonearm locking strap (18) to the tonearm (9).
WARRANTY This entitles you to have the music hall mmf-5.3 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 authorized dealer. Your original sales receipt is proof of purchase date.
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