How do I set the tracking force on the Music Hall MMF-7.3 turntable? (Music Hall MMF-7.3 Audiophile Turntable User Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Jan 10, 2025 - 01:48 AM

To set the tracking force on the Music Hall MMF-7.3 turntable, follow these steps:

1. Start by balancing or zeroing the tonearm. Lower the cueing lever to raise the tonearm and position it between the tonearm rest and the platter. With your free hand, turn the counterweight counterclockwise or clockwise until the tonearm floats freely, without the aid of your hand, in mid-air and parallel to the platter.

2. Return the tonearm to the tonearm rest and set the tracking force scale to zero. Hold the rear part of the counterweight with your right hand to prevent it from moving. With your left hand, lightly grip and turn the tracking force scale until the number zero is in the twelve o'clock position on top of the counterweight. This zeroed position ensures that the tonearm is balanced.

3. Turn the counterweight counterclockwise with your right hand. As you do this, the tracking force scale will also turn. Turn it through numbers 5, 10, and to the number 15. This setting corresponds to a tracking force of 1.5 grams, which is the recommended tracking force for the supplied cartridge.

4. The tracking force has now been set. It's important not to touch the tracking force scale again after this initial setup. However, keep in mind that every arm and cartridge combination may have an optimum tracking force, so you can experiment with slightly higher or lower tracking forces to find the one you prefer.

Note: If you are using a different cartridge than the one supplied, you may need to make further adjustments to the tonearm and cartridge. It's recommended to seek professional help if you are a novice in cartridge setup.