Pro fe ssio na l Mixing Co ntro lle r
OW N ER' S M A N UA L
VESTAX CORPORATION
1-18-6 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 Japan
Phone:03-3412-7011 Fax:03-3412-7013
Web:www.vestax.jp
VESTAX America (west Corst)
15320 Valley View Rord Unit 9 La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone:(562)623-9881 Fax:(562)483-7304
Web:www.vestaxdj.com
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VESTAX Europe Ltd.
Unit 5 Riverwey Industrial Park Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QL England, U.K
Phone:(0)1420-83000 Fax:(0)1420-80040
Web:www.vestax.co.uk
Vestax Technical Center of America
8489 W.Third Street Ste.1044 Los Angeles CA 90048
Phone:1-323-801-2111 Fax:1-323-801-2112
Vestax Europe Technical Support
Rheinstr.213 D-53332 Bornheim Germany
Phone:49(0)2222-95-23-72 Fax:49(0)2222-95-23-74
IM P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet
strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some installation and operation precautions which you
should be particularly aware of.
1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating
10. Power sources-This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
2. Retain instructions-The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
11. Lightning-For added protection of this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
12. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
5. Cleaning-Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
13. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near
water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
14. Servicing-Do not attempt to service product
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart,. stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
product. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer.
9. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
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15. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product 16. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 17. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
repairs to product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
d. If the product dose not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are coverd by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other, controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
18. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used
only with a cart stand that is recommended by
manufacturer.
19. An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has
been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates need for service.
F E ATU R E S
1. Three-band frequency isolators are provided
on PGM1 and PGM2. This allows DJs to
boost / cut and eliminate individual frequency
ranges for active mixing.
4. Both the input fader(s 60 mm)and cross fader
(45 mm)are user replaceable. The input fader can
be replaced with a rotary control for House
applications.
2. The worlds first fader-type kill switch enables
smooth and dynamic frequency cut-off without
clicking noise.
5. One Phono and two Line inputs are provided on
each program channe(l PGM1, PGM2). Each
input channel has a trim control for adjusting
input level. A Phono / Line selectable AUX input
and a Mic input are also provided.
3. The I/O panel can be placed on either the rear or
top side. This feature enables the PMC-250 to be
used on the table or in a rack without any extra
space for the leads.
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F U N C TI O N S
P ROGRAM S ECTION
MAS TER S ECTION
PGM
1
PGM
2
INPUT
TRIM
INPUT
TRIM
LINE 1
LINE 3
PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
PHONO 1
LINE 2
PHONO 2
LINE 4
+6 +3 +2 +1
0
-1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -20 -30 POWER -30 -20 -10 -7 -4 -2 -1
0
+1 +2 +3 +6
MIN
IN
MAX
MIN
IN
MAX
ISOLATOR
ISOLATOR
PEAK
PEAK
PEAK
PEAK
PEAK
PEAK
Lch PGM 1
Rch PGM 2
IN
IN
IN
IN
AUX
METER SELECT
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
CUT
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
MASTER
PGM
MIN
MASTER
MAX
MAX
0
0
0
0
0
0
LOW
MID
HI
LOW
MID
HI
BOOTH OUT
MIN
MIN
MAX
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
-
-
-
-
-
-
∞�
∞�
MIC
∞�
∞�
∞�
∞�
MONITOR
CUE SELECTOR
STEREO CUE LEVEL
PHONES
INPUT
LEVEL
FILTER
ON
PGM 1 LEVEL
PGM 2 LEVEL
OFF
1
2
1
AUX
2
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIC S ECTION
MONITOR S ECTION
PROGRAM SECTION
PGM 1
INPUT
PHONO 1
TRIM
LINE 1
LINE 2
2
MIN
MAX
1
3
PEAK
PEAK
PEAK
IN
IN
IN
CUT
CUT
CUT
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
9
8
7
0
0
0
LOW
MID
HI
+4dB
+4dB
+4dB
-
-
-
∞�
∞�
∞�
10
6
4
5
PGM 1 LEVEL
example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off
the cymbals or high hats.
t MID (Iso la to r MID)
q INPUT SELEC T (Inp ut Se le c t Switc h)
Used to select input to be sent to each PGM
channel.
Cuts and boosts the mid frequency range. The
level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.
Mid frequency range is boosted up to +4dB
when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the
knob is rota te d counte r-clockwis e , mid
frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For
example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off
the vocals or guitars.
w TRIM (Trim C o ntro l Vo lum e )
Adjusts the Input level of each channel. For
prope r a djus tme nt, ple a s e s e t the INP UT
FADER to Maximum position then adjust TRIM
s o tha t the INP UT LEVEL METER s hows
around 0 dB at nominal level.
e PEAK
Turns on whe n the s igna l of HI, MID, LOW
range hits the peak.
y LOW (Iso la to r LOW)
Cuts and boosts the low frequency range. The
level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.
Low frequency range is boosted up to +4dB
when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the
knob is rota te d counte r-clockwis e , low
frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For
example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off
the bass.
r HI (Iso la to r HI)
Cuts and boosts the high frequency range. The
level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.
High frequency range is boosted up to +4dB
when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the
knob is rota te d counte r-clockwis e , high
frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For
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u HI C UT (Fa d e r typ e c ut switc h HI)
When this volume is set to bottom position, high
frequency range is cut of completely regardless
of the position of the HI level control. The HI
level control knob becomes active when this
volume is set to maximum(top)position.
o LOW C UT (Fa d e r typ e c ut switc h LOW)
When this volume is set to bottom position, low
frequency range is cut of completely regardless
of the position of the LOW level control. The
LOW level control knob becomes active when
this volume is set to maximum(top)position.
i MID C UT (Fa d e r typ e c ut switc h MID)
When this volume is set to bottom position, mid
frequency range is cut of completely regardless
of the position of the MID level control. The MID
level control knob becomes active when this
volume is set to maximum(top)position.
! INPUT FADER
Used to adjust the input level of each program.
Please replace with IF-250 when it is worn out,
or with the optional rotary fader unit.
MASTER SECTION
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PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
+6 +3 +2 +1
0
-1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -20 -30 POWER -30 -20 -10 -7 -4 -2 -1
0
+1 +2 +3 +6
Lch PGM 1
Rch PGM 2
AUX
METER SELECT
13
14
MASTER
PGM
MIN
MASTER
MAX
MAX
12
BOOTH OUT
15
16
17
MIN
MIN
MAX
PGM 2 LEVEL
! POWER INDICATOR
1
2
The LED light when the power is on.
! LED LEVEL METER
! MASTER (MASTER le ve l vo lum e )
Adjusts the output level of LINE OUT and PA
OUT.
The bar graph level meters indicate the master
output leve(l L channel and R channel)or input
level of each program(program 1 and 2).
! BOOTH OUT
! METER SELEC T
Adjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT.
When this switch is set to MASTER, the bar-
graph meter indicates the master output leve(l L
cha nne l a nd R cha nne l). Whe n it is s e t to
PGM, the left meter shows the input level of
PGM1 and the right meter shows the input level
of PGM2.
! C ROSS FADER
The signal from PGM1 is output when the cross
fader is set to the left side. The signal from
PGM2 is heard when the cross fader is set to
the right side. When the cross fader is set at
centre position, both programs will be mixed
and output at the same time. Please replace it
with the CF-PCV when it is worn out.
! AUX (AUX le ve l vo lum e )
Used to adjust the Input level of AUX IN.
! MIC INPUT (Mic Inp ut J a c k)
MICROPHONE SECTION
Input jack for the microphone.
! MIC LEVEL (Mic Le ve l Vo lum e )
MIC
INPUT
LEVEL
FILTER
Adjusts the input level of the microphone.
@ MIC FILTER (Mic Filte r Vo lum e )
Adjusts the cut off frequency of the microphone
input. It is used to prevent low frequency noise
such as breathing, vibration, etc.
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
19
2 0
18
5
@
STEREO C UE (Ste re o C ue ON/ OFF Switc h)
When this switch is set to ON, the input signal
selected by CUE SELECTOR can be monitored
in stereo through headphones. When this switch
is s e t to OFF, the ma s te r s igna l ca n be
monitore d through the right s ide of the
headphone all the time, the CUE signal selected
by CUE SELECTOR will be heard from the left
side. This feature allows DJs to monitor current
and next source simultaneously.
MONITOR SECTION
MONITOR
CUE SELECTOR
STEREO CUE LEVEL
PHONES
ON
OFF
1
AUX
2
MIN
MAX
2 4
2 3
2 1
2 2
@ LEVEL (He a d p ho ne Le ve l)
@ C UE SELEC TOR
Adjust the monitor level of the headphones.
Used to select the cue signal to be monitored by
headphones from PGM1, PGM2 or AUX.
@ PHONES (He a d p ho ne J a c k)
Used to connect the headphones. Headphones
with impedance from 8-600 can be used.
REAR PANEL SECTION
30
26
25 29 34 35
32
31
28 28
27
26
25 29
28
33
@ PHONO 1,2 [RCA PIN J AC K]
@ GND (Gro und Te rm ina l)
Connect turntables equipped with MM (Moving
Ma gne t type ) ca rtridge . The s igna l from the
turntable is fed to the PGM channels when Phono
input is selected.
Connect the ground lead from the turntable.
Fa ilure to conne ct a ground le a d produce s
noise on Phono input signal.
#
#
PA OUT (Ba la nc e d Outp ut) [XLR MALE, 2 PIN HOT]
Main output jacks. Connect to the input of the
power amplifier or the master console with XLR
3 pin cable.
@ LINE 1,2,3,4 [RCA PIN J AC K]
Connect the equipment with line level output
(-10dB, 0dB, +6dB), such as CD players, tape
decks, DATs, MDs etc. The signal from line
level equipment is fed to the PGM channels
when Line input is selected.
PA OUT LEVEL (Ba la nced Output Level Select Switch) [-10dB/ 0dB]
Used to select the output level of the PA OUT
from -10dB or 0dB. P le a s e s e le ct the le ve l
according to the input sensitivity of the power
amplifier or the master console.
@
AUX IN (LINE 5, PHONO 3) [RCA PIN J AC K]
Input jack for turntable and line level equipment.
The signal from these jacks are fed to AUX input
channel.
# LINE OUT (Unb a la nc e d Outp ut) [1/ 4" PHONE J AC K]
Unbalanced LINE output. Connect to the input
of the power amplifier or the master console with
@ INPUT LEVEL[+6/ 0/ -10dB]
1/4" phone cable. PA OUT LEVEL (
effect this output.
#) does not
Used to select the input level.
# BOOTH OUT (Output for Monitor Syste m) [1/ 4" PHONE JACK]
Connect to the input of the power amplifier of
the DJ booth monitor system.
CAUTION
When the line level equipment is connected to
LINE 5 input jack, the input signal from PHONO
3 is disconnected and only the signal from line
level equipment is fed to AUX input. Please
disconnect LINE 5 when turntable is used.
# POWER (Powe r Switc h)
# AC IN
Conne ct the AC-12A AC Ada pte r. (12V AC,
1000mA)
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HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
■HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP PANEL
1
○ Remove all slide fader knobs' and screws on
the top panel.
2
○ Remove the top panel.
■HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
1
○ Remove the screws on the fader panel.
2
○ Remove the fader unit from position in mixer.
3
○ Carefully remove the multi-cable connector
Top pa ne l
from fader unit.
4
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5
○ Position the fader unit carefully and secure
with screws.
Input fa de r�
unit
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unit
No te
Use a plus driver fitting screw.
Caution: When you change any parts, do not
loose the screws with
marking.
Ins e rt t he �
m ult i-c a ble c onne c t or
CF-PCV For
PMC SERIES ( PMC05ProII , PMC06ProA, etc)
S e t s wit c h t o "P CV" pos it ion.
P MC CONNECTOR
S e t s wit c h t o "P MC" pos it ion
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HOW TO CHANGE THE JACK PANEL POSITION
The I/O jack panel of the PMC-250 can be placed either on the top or back side of the unit. Please
refer to following Fig.
Initially, the I/O panel is placed on the top-side. In case of changing the jack panel position to
TYPE □B, please use following instructions.
●
●
Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which secure
the PANEL ①.
Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which secure
the PANEL ②.
CAUTION
Please ensure use of the proper screwdriver
(3mm P hillips type ). P le a s e hold the
screwdriver upright and turn slowly. Do not use
excessive force, or it may damage the screw
head.
●
1
Install the PANEL○ to the back side and secure
it with 5 silver screws.
●
2
Install the PANEL○ to the top side and secure it
with 5 silver screws.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
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S P E C I F I C ATI O N S
NOMINAL INPUT� MAXIMUM INPUT�
IMPEDANCE
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIC(1/4' PHONE JACK)
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-20dBv
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LINE
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-22dB v
+20dBv
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RATED OUTPUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT
IMPEDANCE�
PA OUT L/R(XLR MALE 2PIN HOT,BALANCE ) 0dBv,-10dBv
+19dBv
+10dBv
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130mW
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BOOTH OUT L/R(1/4" PHONE OUT )
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DIMENSIONS(W×H×D)
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