Vestax VMC-185XL Quick start guide

VESTAX
SERVICE NOTE
VMC-185XL
1. SPECIFICATIONS P. 2-P. 10
2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM P. 11-P. 12
3. PARTS LIST P. 13- P. 20
4.PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS P.21-P. 22
VESTAX Corporation Service Department
G.F. 29.10.007

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MIC SECTION PROGRAM INPUT
SECTION MASTER SECTION
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MASTER SECTION
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FUNCTIONS
TOP PANEL SECTION

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PROGRAM INPUT SECTION
qINPUT SELECTOR
Used to select input (2 line or 1 phono) to be sent
to each PGM channel.
wPGM TRIM
This control is used to adjust the input level
volume for the best possible sound.
When making adjustments to the "TRIM" of an
input, try and ensure that the signals level only
occassionlly goes in to the "RED" range.
eOVERLAOD INDICATOR
Lights in red when input level is over
rPGM BALANCE
Adjusts the stereo balance for each PGM
channel. Can be used for adjusting the
unbalanced stereo image. Clockwise rotation from
center position increases the volume of R over L
channel. A counter clockwise rotation increases
the volume of L channel over R.
tPGM ISOLATOR【HI】
Adjusts the HI frequency level of each PGM
channel.
yPGM ISOLATOR【MID】
Adjusts the MID frequency level of each PGM
channel.
uPGM ISOLATOR【LOW】
Adjusts the LOW frequency level for each PGM
channel.
iISOLATOR ON/OFF SWITCH
When set to "OFF", a normal signal is
transmitted regardless of the position of any
isolator controls.
oAUX ASSIGN SWITCH
This switch enables the signal from each
program to be sent to AUX send jack. Different
signal routes can be selected this switch to
different positions.
PRE : The signal before the input fader (after
the EQ) will be sent to AUX output.
POST: The signal after the input and crossfader
will be sent to AUX output.
OFF : No signal will be sent to AUX output.
!0 AUX SEND LEVEL
Used to adjust the output level from AUX SEND
JACK. This signal is selected by the effect
switch.
!1 Used to send the signal from each program to
the monitor section for headphone monitoring.
!2 INPUT FADER
Used to adjust the Input level of each program.
Usually set to 7-8 positions. This is a detachable
fader for ease of replacement, replace with IF-
180 when it is worn out. If you wish to use the
fader unit with slide stroke distance of 45mm,
you can replace with the Vestax "IF-37PCV".
See "HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT".
!3 CROSS FADER
When the input level of PGM1 and PGM2 are
properly set, PGM1 will be heard with the
crossfader set to the left side. PGM2 will be
heard with the cross fader set to the right side.
When the crossfader is set in the center, both
programs will be heard. This is detachable fader
for the ease of replacement with "CF-PCV" or
"CF-R" when it is worn out.
CUE ON/OFF SWITCH

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MIC SECTION MASTER SECTION
!4 MAIN MIC IN JACK [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Input jack for MAIN MIC.
!5 SUB MIC IN JACK [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Input jack for SUB MIC.
!6 MAIN MIC LEVE
Adjusts the input level of the MAIN MIC input.
!7 MAIN MIC EQ【HI , LOW】
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for both the
MAIN and SUB MIC input.
!8 MAIN MIC AUX ON/OFF SWITCH
Used to send the signal to the external effect
processor connected to the AUX SEND.
!9 MAIN MIC CUE ON/OFF SWITCH
Used to send the signal from the mic channel to
the monitor section for headphone monitoring.
@0 MASTER LEVEL
Adjusts the signal level of
the master output.
@1 MASTER BALANCE
Adjusts the signal balance
between left and right of
the master output.
@2 SUB MASTER LEVEL
Adjusts the signal level
outputs from SUB
MASTER OUTPUT JACK
on the rear panel.
@3 AUX RECEIVE LEVEL
Adjusts the output level
from AUX RCV JACK.
@4 AUX RECEIVE CUE ON/OFF SW
Used to send the effect
receive signal to the
monitor section for the
headphone monitoring.
@5 MONITOR STYLE SELECT SWITCH
When this switch is set to
"SPLIT", the master signal
is always heard through
the right ear-cup of the
headphones. The signal
selected by MONITOR
SELECT SWITCH will be heard in the left ear-
cup. This enables both programs to be
monitored simultaneously, thus assisting in
beat mixing. When this switch is 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.
@6 MONITOR LEVEL
Adjusts the headphone monitor level.
@7 HEADPHONE JACK
Connect the headphones with the impedance
of 8ohm to 600 ohm.
@8 LED LEVEL METER
The LED bar level meters indicate the L and R
outputs.
@9 POWER INDICATOR
Lights up when the POWER SWITCH is on.

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REAR PANEL SECTION
#0 POWER SWITCH
Use to turn power on
#1 POWER INPUT JACK
Connect the Vestax , AC adaptor (12V
AC, mA).
#2 GROUND TERMINAL
Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the
turntables.
#3 PHONO INPUT JACK [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.
#4 LINE INPUT JACK [RCA PIN JACK]
Connect the equipment with line level output (-
10dB or 0dB), 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.
#5 AUX RECEIVE JACK
Connect to the output of the external effects
#6 AUX SEND JACK
Connect to the input of the external effects.
(Delay, Reverb etc)
#7 MASTER 1 OUTPUT JACK [BALANCED XL
R
JACK:PIN2-HOT]
Connect to the input of power amp
#8 MASTER 1 OUTPUT JACK [RCA PIN JACK]
The MASTER 1 jack is an unbalanced R
CA
output. The signal is same with master.
#9 MASTER 2 OUTPUT JACK [UNBALANCED
PHONE JACK]
Connect to input of power amp as monitor in
DJ
booth or as a separate sound zone for entra
nce
foyer etc.
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CUSHION
Notes
・Please match the size of the screwdriver to the
screw.
Using a wrong screwdriver may damage the
screw.
・DO NOT touch the PCB board that is set on the
rear of the cover.It may cause damage.
fig.a
fig.b
fig.d
fig.c
■change to "IF-180"
①Remove the fader knobs. (see fig-a)
②Remove the bottom cover. (see fig-b)
③Remove the 4 screws which fix the input fader unit, and
remove the fader unit from position in mixer. (see fig-c)
④Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from the
fader unit. (see fig-d)
⑤Attach multi-cable connector to new fader uni.
⑥Position the fader unit carefully and secure with screws.
HOW TO CHANGE THE INPUT FADER UNIT
Notes
When the unit is placed upside down, the knobs
may be pushed down and damage the pot.
Please apply soft material (babble pack, etc.)
under the unit and mind not to give pressure to
the knobs
Notes
When reattaching or replacing an input fader
please ensure that the fader is connected
properly. When correctly attached the" "on the
input fader will be pointing towards the rear
panel and the label on the connector will match
up to that input fader.
IE:"PGM1" "PGM2" "SUB"
HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
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fig.g
:for "CF-PCV"
:for "CF-R"
■change to "CF-PCV"
①Remove the fader knobs. (see fig-a)
②Remove the bottom cover. (see fig-b)
③Remove the 2 screws which fix the crossfader unit, and
remove the fader unit from position in mixer. (see fig-c)
④Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from the
fader unit. (see fig-d)
⑤Remove the screws which fix the crossfader volume.
(see fig-e)
⑥Remove the knob and the panel of new a new fader unit
"CF-PCV". (refer to fig-f)
⑦Secure the CF-PCV without panel and knob using
original screws. Only 2 screws are used to secure the
CF-PCV. (see fig-g)
⑧Attach multi-cable connector to new fader unit.
⑨Position the fader unit carefully and secure with screws.
■change to "CF-R"
①Remove the objective crossfader in the same procedure
as above ①〜⑤.
②Remove the knob and the panel of a new fader unit "CF-
R". (see fig-f)
③Secure the CF-R without panel and knob using original
screws. Only 2 screws are used to secure the CF-R.
(see fig-g)
④Attach multi-cable connector to new fader unit.
⑤Position the fader unit carefully and secure with screws.
HOW TO CHANGE THE CROSS FADER UNIT
Note
Set switch to "PCV" position.

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OUT PUT
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PLAY/PAUSE CUE PLAY/PAUSE CUE
KEYPITCH
REVERSE
OPEN/
CLOSE
STOP DISPLAY
REPEAT
AB
SEARCH
TRACK MIN SEC FRM
LOCATE
ENTER 1 2 3
LOOP
START END RELOOP/EXIT
POINTFOCUS
MONITOR
LINE1
or
LINE2
LINE4
or
LINE5 PHONO1
PHONO3
GND
GND
PLAY/PAUSE CUE PLAY/PAUSE CUE
KEYPITCH
REVERSE
OPEN/
CLOSE
STOP DISPLAY
REPEAT
AB
SEARCH
TRACK MIN SEC FRM
LOCATE
ENTER 1 2 3
LOOP
START END RELOOP/EXIT
POINTFOCUS
MONITOR
PHONO2
LINE3
AUX
SEND AUX RCV
IN OUT
MASTER
MAIN SPEAKER
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GROUND LEAD
GND
GROUND LEAD
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MIC
MIC
RECOUT
RECOUT
LINE1
LINE1
CD-
CD-
R/R
R/R
W1
W1
MIC/A
MIC/A
UXIN
UXIN
MASTER 1
GROUND LEAD
CONNECTION
PGM2 PGM1
SUB
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SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
SECTION
ISOLATOR
SECTION
MIC MAIN/SUB（1/4 PHONE JACK）-50.0dBv -32.0dBv 3.3kΩ
PHONO 1〜3L/R （RCA JACK）-46.0dBv -22.4dB v 47kΩ
LINE 1〜5L/R （RCA JACK）-10.0dBv +11.6dBv 47kΩ
HI 10KHz -∞〜+4dB
MID 1KHz -∞〜+4dB
LOW 80Hz -∞〜+4dB
RATED OUTPUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
MASTER OUT L
／ R （XLR JACK BALANCED） 0dBv +11.4dBv 10kΩOVER
SUB MASTER OUT L ／ R （1/4 PHONE JACK UNBALANCED） 0dBv +11.4dBv 10kΩOVER
MASTER2 L ／ R（RCA PIN JACK UNBALANCED） 0dBv +11.4dBv 10kΩOVER
SEND OUT L ／ R （RCA PIN JACK UNBALANCED） -10dBv +11.4dBv 10kΩOVER
HEAD PHONE（1/4 PHONE JACK）(47ΩLOAD 130mW) 8〜600Ω
MIC 30Hz 〜20kHz ±3dB CROSSFADER CROSSTALK > 65dB
LINE 20Hz 〜20kHz ±1dB CHANNEL CROSSTALK > 75dB
MIC >60dB POWER SUPPLY
AC-12V ADAPTOR
LINE >75dB DIMENSIONS（W×H×D） 294 × 105 × 382 mm
WEIGHT 5.0kg
OUTPUT
SECTION
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE
S/N RATIO
NOMINAL INPUT
LEVEL MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL IMPEDANCE
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