TTL Setup: MMF 1.5.ttl Turntable / Kanto Speakers

Congratulations on your new TTL Setup! Here are detailed instructions on how to completely set up your MMF 1.5.ttl turntable and Kanto speakers, plus some tweaks for optimizing the setup.

1.0 SET UP KANTO SPEAKERS

1.1

Unpack your Kanto speakers and locate the accessories and cables as shown. The clear speaker wire will be used to connect the (2) speakers together.

1.2

Position your speakers. NOTE: Position the powered unit on the left.

1.3

Plug in your speakers and connect them together using the speaker wire.

IMPORTANT: make sure the RCA switch is set to "LINE" (this deactivates the speakers' Phono Preamp, we'll use the turntable's preamp instead).

2.0 SET UP YOUR MMF 1.5.ttl TURNTABLE

2.1

Unpack your turntable onto a flat surface, locate these parts:

Headshell / Cartridge - embedded into styrofoam
Counterweight - embedded into styrofoam
Dustcover Hinges - embedded in styrofoam
Metal Platter + Record Mat
RCA Cable + Power Supply (located in small white box)
Dustcover

2.2 Setup The Tonearm

Now, locate the Counterweight and screw it onto the tonearm about three quarters of the way in.
Take the headshell and screw that on as well.
Take off the clear plastic stylus guard.
Note: We'll discuss calibrating your tonearm at the end of this guide.

2.3 Install The Platter + Setup The Belt

flip the platter over
locate the red ribbon and WITHOUT dislodging the ribbon, remove the piece of tape, and position the ribbon as shown below

flip the platter back over, black side up
using the (2) finger holes, place the platter on turntable

spin the platter so the ribbon is at 8 o'clock position, which reveals the copper colored motor pulley underneath.
grab BOTH sides of the ribbon and pull the attached belt around the copper motor pulley. now you can dispose of the ribbon.

2.4

Go to the back input area of your turntable.

IMPORTANT: make sure the Phono-Line switch is positioned to LINE.
Plug-in the RCA cables and attach the u-shaped groundwire into the silver post and tighten the screw-down clamp.
Attach the other end of the RCA cables to your speaker.
NOTE: If you ever want to add an external phono preamp to your system, you would attach the groundwire on both sides of the cable and turn that switch on the back of the turntable to PHONO.

2.2

Plug in the turntable's RCA cable + groundwire to the speaker as shown.

3.0 PLAY A RECORD!

3.1

Place a record on the turntable, turn the power knob on the left side of the turntable (the platter should start to spin), then place the needle on the record (if you’re new to vinyl, you may want to use your turntable’s lift lever to gently lower the needle onto the record).

3.2

Press the volume knob to cycle through the inputs until hear your turntable (you can also press the "RCA" button on the remote). MUSICA!

4.0 TWEAKS

4.1

We recommend balancing your tonearm. Watch the video below for a general guide on how to do this with most turntables.

When the video calls for recommended weight, set to "2".
For the Anti-Skating dial, set it to "2" as well.

5.0 UPGRADES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

5.1

The 2M Red Cartridge that comes with your turntable is a solid cartridge. When it's time to switch styluses or you just want an upgrade, check out the Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus. It works with your current cartridge body and it's very easy to install. With its nude diamond stylus (vs. your diamond tip), it will provide better sound definition and forgiveness.

5.2

Kanto Speaker Stands displace speaker vibrations from your turntable and look great. They are available in table-top and floorstanding models.

5.3

Turntable Lab: Triple Operation Brush ($25) - The Carbon Fiber brush that your setup is great for everyday usage (we use one in our office). However, our new Triple Operation brush is on another level in terms of effectiveness with dual cleaning pads plus an integrated carbon fiber brush.