Owner's Manual

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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.
2. Remove the turntable and all parts from the carton.
3. Remove the 3 transport screws (1) from the turntable and save for future use.
4. Screw the three feet (25) (included in parts bag) onto the bottom of the
turntable. Screw two of the feet onto the threaded posts (23) near the front of
the turntable. The third foot, with threaded post attached, is the rear foot.
5. Level the turntable by adjusting the feet (25). Use the bubble level (24) for
this purpose.
6. Install the drive belt (3) for 33 ⅓ 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 45rpm play, use the large diameter rim of the motor pulley).
7. Center the platter (5) over the spindle of the sub-platter (4) and lower it until it
rests securely on the sub-platter (4).
8. Place the counterweight (6) onto the tonearm (9). To do this, position yourself
in front of the turntable. Hold the counterweight (6) so that the numbers are
nearer you. Carefully, screw the counterweight (6) counterclockwise onto the
back of the tonearm (9). Position it about midway on the post.
9. Remove the tonearm-locking strap or tie (18). Save it for future use.
10. Make sure the tonearm (9) is in the tonearm rest (8). Carefully, remove the
stylus guard (the piece of plastic attached to the bottom of the cartridge).
Save it for future use.
11. You will now set the cartridge tracking force. The mmf-5.3 comes complete
with a factory-installed cartridge. We recommend a tracking force of 1.8g.
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