Professional Mixing Controller

OWNER'S MANUAL

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 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

CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PMC-250, Professional Mixing Controller. Please read this owner's manual carefully before you start to use your mixer, so that you will fully understand all of the special features and enjoy the full use of the product.

CN N OT T ES

C A U T I O N IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS F E AT U R E S FUNCTIONS PROGRAM SECTION MASTER SECTION MICROPHONE SECTION MONITOR SECTION REAR PANEL SECTION CONNECTION EXAMPLE HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT HOW TO CHANGE THE JACK PANEL POSITION BLOCK DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS 10 11

CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. 12. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 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. 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.
15. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 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. 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.
16. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are 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. 17. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 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.

FEATURES

1. Three-band frequency isolators are provided 4. Both the input faders 60 mm and cross fader on PGM1 and PGM2. This allows DJs to 45 mm are user replaceable. The input fader can boost / cut and eliminate individual frequency be replaced with a rotary control for House ranges for active mixing. applications. 2. The worlds first fader-type kill switch enables 5. One Phono and two Line inputs are provided on smooth and dynamic frequency cut-off without each program channel PGM1, PGM2. Each clicking noise. input channel has a trim control for adjusting input level. A Phono / Line selectable AUX input 3. The I/O panel can be placed on either the rear or and a Mic input are also provided. 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.

FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM SECTION

LINE 1 PHONO 1 LINE 2

MASTER SECTION

LINE 3

LINE 4
PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
+6 +3 +2 +-1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -20 -30 POWER -30 -20 -10 -7

-4 -2 -+1 +2 +3 +6

MIN MAX

PHONO 2

ISOLATOR

PEAK IN

AUX METER SELECT

FILTER

MASTER

BOOTH OUT

PHONES

MONITOR

CUE SELECTOR

STEREO CUE LEVEL

PGM 1 LEVEL

PGM 2 LEVEL

MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC SECTION

MONITOR SECTION
q INPUT SELECT (Input Select Switch)
Used to select input to be sent to each PGM t MID (Isolator MID) channel. Cuts and boosts the mid frequency range. The w TRIM (Trim Control Volume) level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock. Adjusts the Input level of each channel. For Mid frequency range is boosted up to +4dB proper adjustment, please set the INPUT when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the FADER to Maximum position then adjust TRIM knob is rotated counter-clockwise, mid so that the INPUT LEVEL METER shows frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For around 0 dB at nominal level. example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off the vocals or guitars. e PEAK Turns on when the signal of HI, MID, LOW y LOW (Isolator LOW) range hits the peak. Cuts and boosts the low frequency range. The r HI (Isolator HI) level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock. Cuts and boosts the high frequency range. The Low frequency range is boosted up to +4dB level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock. when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the High frequency range is boosted up to +4dB knob is rotated counter-clockwise, low when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For knob is rotated counter-clockwise, high example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For the bass.
example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off the cymbals or high hats.
u HI CUT (Fader type cut switch 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 CUT (Fader type cut switch 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 CUT (Fader type cut switch 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.

!0 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.

+6 +3 +2 +-1 -2 -4

-7 -10 -20 -30 POWER -30 -20 -10 -7
!1 POWER INDICATOR The LED light when the power is on. !2 LED LEVEL METER
The bar graph level meters indicate the master output level L channel and R channel or input level of each program program 1 and 2.
!5 MASTER (MASTER level volume)
Adjusts the output level of LINE OUT and PA OUT.

!3 METER SELECT

!6 BOOTH OUT
Adjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT. When this switch is set to MASTER, the bargraph meter indicates the master output level L !7 CROSS FADER channel and R channel. When it is set to The signal from PGM1 is output when the cross PGM, the left meter shows the input level of fader is set to the left side. The signal from PGM1 and the right meter shows the input level PGM2 is heard when the cross fader is set to of PGM2. the right side. When the cross fader is set at centre position, both programs will be mixed !4 AUX (AUX level volume) and output at the same time. Please replace it Used to adjust the Input level of AUX IN. with the CF-PCV when it is worn out.

MICROPHONE SECTION

!8 MIC INPUT (Mic Input Jack)
Input jack for the microphone.
!9 MIC LEVEL (Mic Level Volume)
Adjusts the input level of the microphone.
@0 MIC FILTER (Mic Filter Volume)
Adjusts the cut off frequency of the microphone input. It is used to prevent low frequency noise such as breathing, vibration, etc.
@2 STEREO CUE (Stereo Cue ON/OFF Switch)

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 set to OFF, the master signal can be monitored through the right side 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.

@1 CUE SELECTOR

Used to select the cue signal to be monitored by headphones from PGM1, PGM2 or AUX.
@3 LEVEL (Headphone Level)
Adjust the monitor level of the headphones.
@4 PHONES (Headphone Jack)
Used to connect the headphones. Headphones with impedance from 8-600 can be used.

REAR PANEL SECTION

@5 PHONO 1,2 [RCA PIN JACK]

@9 GND (Ground Terminal)

Connect the ground lead from the turntable. Failure to connect a ground lead produces noise on Phono input signal.
@6 LINE 1,2,3,4 [RCA PIN JACK]
Connect turntables equipped with MM (Moving Magnet type) cartridge. The signal from the turntable is fed to the PGM channels when Phono input is selected. #0
PA OUT (Balanced Output) [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.
Connect the equipment with line level output (-10dB, 0dB, +6dB), such as CD players, tape decks, DATs, MDs etc. The signal from line #1 PA OUT LEVEL (Balanced Output Level Select Switch) [-10dB/0dB] level equipment is fed to the PGM channels Used to select the output level of the PA OUT when Line input is selected. from -10dB or 0dB. Please select the level according to the input sensitivity of the power @7 AUX IN (LINE 5, PHONO 3) [RCA PIN JACK] amplifier or the master console. Input jack for turntable and line level equipment. The signal from these jacks are fed to AUX input #2 LINE OUT (Unbalanced Output) [1/4" PHONE JACK] channel. Unbalanced LINE output. Connect to the input
@8 INPUT LEVEL[+6/0/-10dB] Used to select the input level. CAUTION
of the power amplifier or the master console with 1/4" phone cable. PA OUT LEVEL (#1) does not effect this output.
#3 BOOTH OUT (Output for Monitor System) [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Connect to the input of the power amplifier of the DJ booth monitor system.
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.

#4 POWER (Power Switch) #5 AC IN
Connect the AC-12A AC Adapter. (12V AC, 1000mA)

CONNECTION EXAMPLE

Instruments connected to the PGM 2 Instruments connected to th

TURNTABLE

CDPLAYER Vestax CDX-35

VESTAX PDX-2000

OUT PUT GND TERMINAL LINE3 or LINE4 PHONO2 LINE1 or LINE2

OUT PUT

GND TERM PHONO1
BOOTH PA OUT OUT UNBALANCED INPUT MONITOR SYSTEM BALANCED INPUT MAIN PA

LINE OUT LINE5

GND TERMINAL PHONO3
POWER AMPLIFIER Vestax PT-X1000A MAIN
CHANNEL A CHANNEL B PROTECT B.T.L POWER PEAK PEAK

OUT PUT MAIN SPEAKER

SPEAKER

ON / OFF

MONITOR MONITOR SPEAKER SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER Vestax PT-X1000A

CD MD PLAYER DAT S

SEARCH

TRACK MIN SEC FRM

REPEAT

OPEN/ CLOSE

DISPLAY POINT FOCUS ENTER

REVERSE

PLAY/PAUSE CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

RELOOP/EXIT
Instruments connected to the OUT PUT Instuments connected
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.
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 panel

from fader unit.
4 Attach multi-cable connector to new fader unit. 5 Position the fader unit carefully and secure

with screws.

Inputfader unit

Crossfader unit

Use a plus driver fitting screw. Caution: When you change any parts, do not loose the screws with marking.
CF-PCV For PMC SERIES ( PMC05ProII, PMC06ProA, etc)
Insert the multi-cable connector
Set switch to "PCV" position.

PMC CONNECTOR

Set switch to "PMC" position
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.
Please ensure use of the proper screwdriver (3mm Phillips type). Please hold the screwdriver upright and turn slowly. Do not use excessive force, or it may damage the screw head.

Install the PANEL 1 to the back side and secure it with 5 silver screws. Install the PANEL 2 to the top side and secure it with 5 silver screws.

PMC-250

BLOCK DIAGRAM

PEAK LEVEL

LO MID

MID PASS

HI PASS

PHONO 1

INPUT SELECTOR

BOOTH LEVEL

LO PASS

LINE 1

LINE 2

MID PASS HI PASS

MASTER LEVEL

To CUE,LED

0dB -10dB

ATT ATT

MASTER OUT

MID HI

CUT MID PASS HI PASS

LINE OUT

From PGM-1

METER SELECT

MASTER PGM-1

L (PGM-1)

MASTER PGM-2

LEVEL METER

R (PGM-2)

CUE SELECT

MONITOR LEVEL

SPLIT STEREO

PHONO 3

AUX LEVEL

PGM-3(AUX)

STEREO

LINE 5

MIC LEVEL

SPECIFICATIONS
NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL

IMPEDANCE 3.3k 22k 22k

MIC INPUT SECTION
1/4' PHONE JACK 1 3L/R 1 5L/R RCA PIN JACK RCA PIN JACK
-50dBv -42dBv -10/0/+6dBv

-20dBv -22dB v +20dBv

PHONO LINE
RATED OUTPUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT

IMPEDANCE

600 OVER OVER OVER
PA OUT L/R XLR MALE 2PIN HOT,BALANCE OUTPUT SECTION LINE L/R 1/4' PHONE JACK,UNBALANCE BOOTH OUT L/R 1/4" PHONE OUT ) HEAD PHONE 1/4" PHONE JACK FREQUENCY RESPONSE MIC LINE MIC S/N RATIO LINE

FADER ATTENUATION

0dBv,-10dBv -10dBv -10dBv
+19dBv +10dBv +14dBv 130mW
OVER/47 > 100dB > 65dB
30Hz 20Hz >60dB >75dB >70dB

20kHz 20kHz

3dB 1dB
CROSSFADER CROSSTALK CHANNEL CROSSTALK POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS W H WEIGHT D

AC12V ADAPTOR

112 4kg

Vestax Corporation

Sep.01 PMC250 E1