Vestax Musical Instrument PMC 250 User Manual

Pro fe ssio na l Mixing Co ntro lle r  
OW N ER' S M A N UA L  
VESTAX CORPORATION  
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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 faders 60 mmand cross fader  
45 mmare 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 channel 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  
-
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∞�  
∞�  
∞�  
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 maximumtopposition.  
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 maximumtopposition.  
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 maximumtopposition.  
! 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 level L channel and R channelor input  
level of each programprogram 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 level 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  
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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.  
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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
Attach multi-cable connector to new fader unit.  
5
Position the fader unit carefully and secure  
with screws.  
Input fa de r  
unit  
Cros s fa de r�  
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 .  
Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which secure  
the PANEL .  
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 PANELto the back side and secure  
it with 5 silver screws.  
2
Install the PANELto 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 INPUTMAXIMUM INPUT�  
IMPEDANCE  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
MIC1/4' PHONE JACK)  
-50dBv  
-20dBv  
3.3kΩ�  
22kΩ�  
22kΩ�  
INPUT�  
PHONO  
LINE  
13L/R RCA PIN JACK)  
15L/R RCA PIN JACK)  
-42dBv  
-22dB v  
+20dBv  
SECTION  
-10/0/+6dBv  
               RATED OUTPUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT  
IMPEDANCE�  
PA OUT L/RXLR MALE 2PIN HOT,BALANCE 0dBv,-10dBv  
+19dBv  
+10dBv  
+14dBv  
130mW  
600Ω OVER�  
LINE L/R1/4' PHONE JACK,UNBALANCE )  
BOOTH OUT L/R1/4" PHONE OUT )  
HEAD PHONE1/4" PHONE JACK )  
-10dBv  
-10dBv  
2kΩ OVER  
OUTPUT�  
SECTION  
600Ω OVER  
8Ω OVER/47Ω�  
> 100dB�  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
30Hz 20kHz ±3dB  
20Hz 20kHz ±1dB      
>60dB  
CROSSFADER CROSSTALK    
CHANNEL CROSSTALK  
POWER SUPPLY  
FREQUENCY�  
RESPONSE  
> 65dB �  
AC12V ADAPTOR  
482×138×112�  
4kg  
S/N RATIO  
LINE  
>75dB  
>70d B  
        DIMENSIONSW×H×D)  
FADER�  
ATTENUATION  
         WEIGHT  
Sep.01 PMC250 E1  
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