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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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http://www.musichallaudio.com

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL music hall http://www.musichallaudio.com...
  • Page 2: Congratulations On Your Purchase

    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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 5 Parts Inventory and Operation Control Diagram 1. 2 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.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The foundation of ikura’s design remains the unique two-piece split-plinth design originated by music hall and the final product is the result of a dynamic design partnership between doing and done headed by James Kyroudis and music hall.
  • Page 7: For Your Information

    Shipping or moving the ikura 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;...
  • Page 8 It slips off of the cartridge by pulling it towards you in a slight downward motion. Save it for future use. 10. You will now set the cartridge tracking force. The ikura comes complete with a factory-installed cartridge. We recommend a tracking force of 1.8g. Please note;...
  • Page 9 Return it to the turntable when not in play. NOTE If you are substituting another cartridge for the supplied cartridge, 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*...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Audio Connection

    Azimuth Adjustment: Azimuth is the angle of the stylus to the record groove. Viewed from head-on. You want the stylus to be perpendicular to the record groove so as to not favor one channel over the other. Keep in mind that azimuth is properly set at the factory and rarely needs to be adjusted.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Place the single on the platter and play. MAINTENANCE The ikura is designed for a long operational life. To preserve the 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 * PLINTH - The plinth is constructed from medium density fiberboard, therefore it should not be subjected to extremes of temperature or direct sunlight.
  • Page 13 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 (10w/40) or other synthetic oil containing Teflon. DUST COVER - This can be cleaned using any commercial acrylic or plastic cleaners.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 15: Packing Instructions

    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.
  • Page 17: Claims Under Warranty

    WARRANTY This entitles you to have the music hall ikura 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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