Vestax PMC 500 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

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CONTENTS
CAUTION 2
INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3
SPECIFICATIONS 4
FEATURES 5
FUNCTIONS 5
PROGRAM INPUT SECTION 6
CROSSFADER SECTION 7
MONITORSECTION 7
MASTER SECTION 8
REAR PANEL 9
HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT 11
BLOCK DIAGRAM 13
Thank you for purchasing the Vestax PMC-500 Professional Mixing Controller. We suggest that
you read through this owner's manual thoroughly so that you may enjoy the full use of this
product safely and in the knowledge of all its special features and suitable applications.

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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 dath 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
sholud 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 for this product
during 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 dangerrous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
sersonnel.
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.

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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
perfromance-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 characterristics 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
perfrom sefety 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.
SPECIFICATION
MIC1 （ XLRFEMALE2PINHOTBALANCE ） -50dBv -20dBv 3.3kΩ
MIC2 （1/4INCHPHONEJACK） -50dBv -20dBv 3.3kΩ
PHONO 1〜5L/R（RCAPINJACK） -46dBv -18dBv 57kΩ
LINE 1〜12L/R（RCAPINJACK） -10dBv +8dBv 17kΩ
AUXRCV （1/4INCHPHONEJACK） -10dBv +12dBv 47kΩ

 
MASTER1/2L/R
（XLRMALE2PIN,BALANCE）  -6dB +27dB 600ΩOVER/440Ω
MASTER1/2L/R （1/4INCHPHONEJACK,UNBALANCE）  0dB,-10dB +22dB 600ΩOVER/440Ω 
RECOUT -10dB +13dB 750Ω
BOOTHL/R （
1/4INCHPHONEOUT ） 0 dB〜-10dB +22dB 10kΩOVER/220Ω 
AUXSENDL/R（1/4INCHPHONEJACK）  0dB +22dB 220Ω 
HEADPHONE（1/4INCHPHONEJACK） 190mW 8ΩOVER/68Ω
MIC 30Hz〜20kHz±3dB CROSSFADERCROSSTALK >80dB
LINE 30Hz〜20kHz±1.5dB CHANNELCROSSTALK >65dB
MIC >60dB POWERSUPPLY AC100V50/60Hz50W
LINE >75dB DIMENSION（W×H×D）  482×308×142
 >80dB WEIGHT 7kg
INPUT
SECTION
OUTPUT
SECTION
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE
S/NRATIO
FADER
ATTENUATION
NOMINALINPUT MAXMUMINPUT INPEDANCE
RATEDOUTPUT
MAXMUMOUTPUT INPEDANCE

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FUNCTIONS

INPUTSECTION MASTERSECTION
MONITORSECTIONCROSSFADERSECTION
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FEATURES
・The PMC-500 has Five (5) dedicated line
channels,eachwithathree(3)bandisolator(HI,
MID,LOW),seven(7)segmentlevelindicator,
numerousinputoptions,greateffectscontrolsand
supersmooth60mmtighttorquerailslidefader.
・Two(2)dedicatedMICchannels,whichcanalsobe
usedaslinechannels.ThemainMICchannelhasa
XLRinputwhilstMIC2hasanunbalanced(1/4)
jackinput.BothMIC1&2haveMICeffectloop
inputs (1/4) and two (2) band EQ (HI, LOW).
Both channels are also switch able to line
channelswithaLEDindicatingwhichchannelis
active
・Quality Vestax PCV cross fader (user
replaceable)withfourpre-selectable crossfader
curvesettingsforlongorshortmixing(scratching
andcutting).
・Flexible Auxiliary (AUX) Send and Receive
(RCV)controls,bothwithvolumelevelcontrols.
AUXSENDispreselectabletoPre,offorpost
withitsownCUEswitch.TheAUXRCVhasa
seven(7)segmentLEDforactivelevelmetering.
・FullMasterandBoothcontrols.BothMaster1&2
andboothoutputsarelimitable.Theattenuation
switch is located under the top panel and pre
selectable to -10dB or 0dB. The BOOTH level
alsohasadedicatedtwo(2)bandEQforaccurate
monitoringandaBOOTHmute(100%)switch.
・Advanced monitoring and headphone controls
withdedicatedtwo(2)bandEQ(HI,LOW).The
headphonesignalisselectabletoSPLITCUEor
STEREOCUE.
・FireAlarm,MUTEfunction
・HighpowerAC-20Adapter(+20/-20v,1500mA).

qLINE INPUT RCA JACK
Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD
players, MD players, tape decks, DAT and VTR etc.
wMIC EQ (HI/LOW)
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for the MIC
input.
eMIC LEVEL
Adjusts the input level of the MIC input.
rMIC/LINE SELECT SWITCH
Selects between MIC and LINE input.
tMIC/LINE CUE LED
When MIC is selected this LED will be illuminated.
yMIC/LINE CUE ON/OFF SWITCH
Sends the signal from the mic channel to the monitor
section for headphone monitoring.
uMIC/LINE CUE LED
When CUE is selected this LED will be illuminated.
iINPUT SELECT SWITCH
Selects the input to be sent to each PGM channel. On
the five (5) main PGMs you can select from up to three
(3) input sources as follows.
PGM-1 …………PHONO1/LINE1/LINE2
PGM-2 …………PHONO2/LINE3/LINE4
PGM-3 …………PHONO3/LINE5/LINE6
PGM-4 …………PHONO4/LINE7/LINE8
PGM-5 …………PHONO5/LINE9/LINE10
All phono inputs are RIAA equalized. The line inputs
can be assigned to either a CD player, MD player, DAT
player, tape deck or other like LINE device.
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oPGM TRIM
Adjusts the input level of each PGM channels. For
acoustic clarity, set the INPUT FADER and
MASRER FADER to a position of 7-8. Then adjusts
the INPUT LEVEL METER !7 so as to established
an indicated level of about 0dB.
!0PGM ISOLATOR HI
Adjusts the HI frequency level of each PGM.
!1ISOLATOR MID
Adjusts the MID frequency level of each PGM.
!2PGM ISOLATOR LOW
Adjusts the LOW frequency level of each PGM.
!3AUX SEND SWITCH
This switch enables the signal from each program to be
sent to AUX SEND JACK
$9 . This signal can be sent to
the AUX device in the following three (3) ways;
PRE: The signal before the input fader (after EQ) will be
sent to AUX SEND JACK.
POST: The signal after the input fader and crossfader will
be sent to AUX SEND JACK.
OFF: No signal will be sent to AUX SEND JACK.
!4C.F. ASSIGN SWITCH
Assigns the signals from each of the PGM channels to
either side of the crossfader or to MASTER OUT. There
are three positions;
A
…………… The PGM is sent to the "A" position or left
position of the crossfader.
MASTER
…… The PGM is sent directly to the master out.
B
…………… The PGM is sent to the "B" position or
right side of the crossfader.
!5CUE ON/OFF SWITCH
Sends a signal from each PGM to the monitor section for
headphone monitoring.
!6CUE LED
This LED will be illuminated when the CUE
SWITCH !5 is on.
!7INPUT LEVEL METER
The LED bar level meters indicate the L and R outputs.
!8INPUT FADER
Adjusts the Input level of each program. Typically this
fader is set to a position of 7-8. This fader is user
replaceable and may be changed easily by following this
users guide's instructions carefully.
See "HOW TO CHANGE THE INPUT FADER UNIT".
*Replace this fader with a Vestax IF-500 replacement
inputfader.
NOTE
PGMlevelsarepre-setforMMtype(pickup)
cartridges.WhenMCtype(pickup)cartridges
areused,aheadamplifierisrequired.
PROGRAM INPUT SECTION
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CROSS FADER SECTION
!9CROSS FADER
Mixes the signals assigned by the C.F. ASSIGN
SWITCH !4 to either side of the crossfader. When the
crossfader is set in the center position, both the left and
right signals will be heard. This fader is user replaceable
and may be changed easily by following this user
guide's instructions carefully. See"HOW TO CHANGE
THE CROSSFADER".
* Replace this fader with a Vestax CF-PCV
replacement inputfader.
@0C.F. CURVE SELECT SWITCH
Adjusts the crossfader curve. A clockwise rotation
gives a gentle crossfade, good for long running
mixes, whereas a counter clockwise rotation gives a
sleep crossfade which is good for scratching and
cutting.
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MONITOR SECTION
@3MONITOR MODE SELECT SWITCH
When this switch is set to "SPLIT", the master signal
is always heard through the right ear-cup with the
"monitor" PGM being heard in the left ear-cup. The
monitor PGM sent the headphone is controlled
through the MONITOR MODE SELECT SWITCH.
When set to "STEREO" no master output is heard in
the headphones, and only the signal selected by
MONITOR SELECT SWITCH will be heard in both
ear-cups.
@4MONITOR MODE LED
This LED will be illuminated when the MONITOR
MODE SELECT SWITCH@3 is on.
@5PHONES JACK
Use this jack to connect headphones. Headphones
with an impedance of 8ohm to 600ohm can be used
on this unit.
*For best sound quality Vestax recommends using
Headphones with 150ohm impedance.
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@1MONITOR EQ (HI/LOW)
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for Headphone
monitoring.
@2MONITOR LEVEL
Adjusts the headphone monitor level.

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#1METER ASSIGN SWITCH
Use this switch to select either MASTER OUT 1 or
2 to be shown in the MASTER LEVEL METER #0.
#2POWER LED
This LED will be illuminated when the POWER
SWITCH %4 is on.
#3AUX SEND LEVEL
Adjusts the output level sent to an external effects unit
connected to the AUX SEND JACK $9 on the rear
panel. When the crossfader is used, this signal is taken
after the crossfader but before the master fader. This
makes a variety of techniques possible, such as the
application of echo to a cut out in which the crossfader
would be used.
#4AUX RCV LEVEL
Adjusts the input level from an external effect unit
connected to the AUX RCV JACK %0on the rear
panel.
#5AUX CUE ON/OFF SWITCH
Sends the signal of external effects unit connected to
the AUX SEND JACK to the MONITOR section for
headphone monitoring.
#6 AUX CUE LED
This LED will be illuminated when the AUX CUE
SWITCH#5 is on.
#7AUX RCV LEVEL METER
This LED bar level meter indicates the level of the
AUX RCV JACK signal.
#8BOOTH OUT EQ (HI/LOW)
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for the
BOOTH OUT.
#9BOOTH OUT LEVEL
Adjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT.
$0MUTE SWITCH
This switch mutes the signal being sent to BOOTH
OUT.
$1MUTE LED
This LED will be illuminated when the MUTE
SWITCH $0is on.
$2MASTER 1&2 & BOOTH OUTPUT LEVEL
SELECTOR (ATTENUATION).
Located under the top panel, this switch adjusts the
output level for Master 1&2 in addition to the Booth out
put level. The PMC-500 is pre-set to a 0dB output
level but may be changed to -10dB.
MASTER SECTION
@6MASTER BALANCE 1&2
Adjusts the signal balance of the L to R side of the
outputs from MASTER OUT 1&2 JACKS %2 on the
rear panel.
@7MASTER LEVEL 1&2
Adjusts the signal level outputs from MASTER OUT
1&2 JACKS on the rear panel.
@8MASTER 1&2 CUE SWITCH
Used to send the signal from the MASTER OUT
1&2 to the monitor section for headphone
monitoring.
@9MASTER 1&2 CUE LED
This LED is illuminated when the MASTER 1&2
CUE SWITCH @8 is on.
#0MASTER LEVEL METER
This LED bar level meter indicates the L and R
outputs.

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REAR PANEL
515254 46 45
53 4850 49 47
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$3MIC1 INPUT JACK
Input jack for MIC.
MIC1: PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED)
MIC2: XLR JACK (BALANCED)
$4 EFFECT LOOP JACK
TIP: SEND OUT
RING: RETURN INPUT
SLEEVE: EARTH
Connects to the input of an external effects device.
$5 INPUT LEVEL SELECT SWITCH (0dB/-10dB)
Selects the attenuation level for any input signal.
$6LINE INPUT RCA JACK
Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD
players, MD players, tape decks, DAT and/or VTR
etc.
$7PHONO INPUT RCA JACK
Input jacks for turntables. Connect turntables
equipped with MM (pick up) cartridge.
$8GND TERMINAL
Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the
turntable. This will help to reduce unnecessary noise.
$9AUX SEND JACK
Connects to the input of external effects devices.
(Delay, Reverb, etc)
%0AUX RCV JACK
Connects to the output of external effects devices.
%1REC OUT JACK
Connects to the input jack of any recording device
IE, tape recorder, MD, DAT, etc. The output level of
this jack is fixed and does not change with the
MASTER LEVEL.
%2MASTER OUT1&2(1/4" PHONE JACK
(UNBALANCED),XLR JACK(BALANCED)
Connect to the input on a power amplifier. These jacks are
Phone type for consumer applications. This mixer has
two sets of MASTER OUT jacks so that the each output
level can be set separately. Therefore, the MASTER
OUT can be used for main output or sub output IE. One
for the main area and the other for entrance.
%3BOOTH OUT(1/4" PHONE JACK
(UNBALANCED),XLR JACK(BALANCED)
Connects to the DJ booth monitors.
Inordertopreventfeedbackfromboothmonitors
inatypicalsetting,bothMIC1/LINE11&
MIC2/LINE12cannotbeheardthoroughthe
boothmonitorsection.These2PGMscan
howeverbemonitoredthroughtheheadphone
section.Aninternalmodificationisneededin
ordertoallowtheseaPGMstobeheardthrough
theboothmonitorsection.Pleaseconsulta
VestaxTechnicalSupportRepresentativebefore
attemptinganysuchmodification.
%4POWER SWITCH
Power on/off.
%5POWER JACK
Connect the Vestax AC-20 , AC adaptor.
SEND RETURN EARTH

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%4 FIRE EVACUATION CONTROL (JACK)
This feature has been added in order to ensure that
venues using the PMC-500 are in compliance with
modern fire safety standards. If a Fire Alarm is
correctly connected to the PMC-500 and is triggered
in an evacuation emergency, the PMC-500 will react
to such a signal (alarm) by swiftly canceling the
output of all but the MIC signal(s). Keeping the MIC
signal(s) open will thus allow the PMC-500 operator
to broadcast any necessary evacuation procedures
ensuring that all present are quickly and safely
notified in an emergency.
ConnectiontotheFireEvacuationControlJackcanbeaccomplishedasillustrated.
Whenasignalofgreaterthan-20dBissentthroughtheFireEvacuationControl
JacktothePMC-500,boththeMasterOutandBoothOutvolumelevels(excepting
MIC)willautomaticallydecreaseto-18dB,therebyfacilitatingthebroadcastofany
emergencyinformationclearly.
Professionalinstallationusersmaywishtoalterthesoundoutputlevelfurther.In
ordertodosopleasemakeanysuchadjustmentbyusingtheFireEvacuation
ControlTrim(screw)locatedonthebottompanelofthePMC-500.(Thisscrewis
locatednexttotheleftlegstand).
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FIREEVACUATIONCONTROLINPUTLEVEL
（INNEROFTHEPANEL)

BOTTOMPANEL


FIREEVACUATION
CONTROLINPUTJACK
FIREALARM
(VENUE)
+voltage

-voltage
EARTH(GND）
＋
−

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■Change to "IF-500"
qRe1.Remove the fader knobs. (See fig-a)
wRemove the 4 screws which fix the input fader panel to
the mixer. (See fig-b)
eRemove the 2 screws which fix the input fader.
(See fig-c)
rRemove the input fader, and carefully remove the
multi-cable connector from the fader unit.
(See fig-d)
tReplace the fader unit making sure that the connector
wires are securely fastened before carefully
positioning the fader unit and affixing with screws.
fig-a fig-b
fig-c fig-d
HOW TO CHANGE THE INPUTFADER UNIT

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■Change to "CF-PCV"
qRemove the fader knob and 3 screws which fix the
crossfader panel, and the carefully remove the panel.
(See fig-e)
wRemove the 2 screws affixing the crossfader unit.
(See fig-f)
eCarefully remove the multi-cable connector from the
fader unit.
(See fig-g)
rRemove the fader knob of the new CF-PCV.
(See fig-h)
tReplace the fader unit making sure that the connector
wires are securely fastened before carefully
positioning the fader unit and affixing with screws.
fig-e
fig-g
Setsideswitchto"PMC"position
↑
fig-f
fig-h
HOW TO CHANGE THE CROSSFADER UNIT

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Vestax Corporation AUG.2003PMC-500Eq