MUSIC HALL mmf-11, Instruction Manual

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calibrate and set it properly. Once you have balanced the tonearm, return it to the
tonearm rest.
You are now going to set the ring with numbers on the counterweight to zero. This
is called the tracking force scale.
The tracking force scale (8a) turns independently of the counterweight.
IMPORTANT
With your right hand hold the rear part of the counterweight to make sure that
it does not move.
With your left hand, lightly grip and turn the tracking force scale (8a) until the number
zero is in the twelve o' clock position (dead center on top of the counterweight).
The tonearm is now zeroed. Check it, by once again floating the tonearm between
the tonearm rest and the platter. If the tonearm doesn’t float parallel to the platter
with the tracking force set at zero, return to the previous steps and make the
necessary adjustments until it does.
Return the tonearm (3) to the tonearm rest (4).
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the tracking force scale (8a) again.
Turn the counterweight counterclockwise with your right hand.
You will notice that the tracking force scale will also turn.
Turn it through numbers 5, 10, 15 to the position centered between 17 and 18 on the
scale). This is equivalent to 1.75 grams. The correct tracking force has now been
set.
Every arm and cartridge combination has an optimum tracking force. This can easily
be set by ear. Increments of 0.1g can produce 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.
To achieve the best sound reproduction, the cartridge must be positioned precisely in
the head shell. To do this, fit the tangency guide (you'll find this in the parts bag. It's a
white rectangular piece of cardboard with black lines) over the spindle at point 'A’ and
onto the platter (15), black lines side up (See diagram below). Remove the stylus
guard. Move the tonearm (3) (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. Tighten the
cartridge mounting screws.