Vestax Musical Instrument PMC 500 User Manual

OW N ER' S M A N UA L  
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IM P O R T A N T S A FE 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 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.  
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 dath 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 dangerrous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
sersonnel.  
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.  
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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 characterristics 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  
perfrom sefety 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  
perfromance-this indicates need for service.  
S P E C I F I C ATI O N  
M AXM UM INPUT  
-20dBv  
INPEDANCE  
3.3kΩ  
3.3kΩ  
NOM INAL INPUT  
-50dBv  
M IC1  
XLR FEM ALE 2PIN HOT BALANCE)  
M IC2  
(1/4 INCH PHONE JACK)  
1~5L/RRCA PIN JACK)  
1~12L/RRCA PIN JACK)  
(1/4 INCH PHONE JACK)  
-50dBv  
-20dBv  
INPUT  
PHONO  
LINE  
-46dBv  
-18dBv  
57kΩ  
SECTION  
-10dBv  
+8dBv  
17kΩ  
AUX RCV  
-10dBv  
+12dBv  
47kΩ  
       
RATED OUTPUT M AXM UM OUTPUT  
INPEDANCE  
600ΩOVER/440Ω  
600ΩOVER/440Ω  
750Ω  
M ASTER1/2 L/RXLR M ALE 2PIN, BALANCE)  
M ASTER1/2 L/R(1/4 INCH PHONE JACK,UNBALANCE)  
REC OUT  
-6dB  
0dB, -10dB  
-10dB  
+27dB  
+22dB  
+13dB  
+22dB  
+22dB  
190m W  
OUTPUT  
SECTION  
BOOTH L/R  
1/4 INCH PHONE OUT  
0
dB-10dB  
0dB  
10kΩOVER/220Ω  
220Ω  
AUX SEND L/R 1/4 INCH PHONE JACK)  
HEAD PHONE 1/4 INCH PHONE JACK)  
8ΩOVER/68Ω  
> 80dB  
M IC  
30Hz~20kHz±3dB  
30Hz~20kHz±1.5dB  
> 60dB  
CROSSFADER CROSSTALK  
CHANNEL CROSSTALK  
POW ER SUPPLY  
FREQUENCY  
RESPONSE  
LINE  
M IC  
> 65dB  
AC 100V 50/60Hz50W  
482×308×142  
7kg  
S/N RATIO  
LINE  
> 75dB  
DIM ENSIONW ×H×D   
W EIGHT  
FADER  
ATTENUATION  
> 80dB  
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F E ATU R E S  
The PM C-500 has Five (5) dedicated line  
channels, each with a three (3) band isolator (HI,  
M ID, LOW ), seven (7) segment level indicator,  
numerousinputoptions, greateffectscontrolsand  
supersmooth60mm tighttorquerailslidefader.  
Two(2)dedicatedM IC channels,whichcanalsobe  
usedaslinechannels.ThemainM IC channelhasa  
XLR input whilst M IC 2 has an unbalanced (1/4)  
jackinput. BothM IC 1& 2haveM IC effectloop  
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  
・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)segmentLED foractivelevelmetering.  
・FullM asterandBoothcontrols.BothM aster1& 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  
alsohasadedicatedtwo(2)bandEQ foraccurate  
monitoringandaBOOTH 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.  
Quality Vestax PCV cross fader (user  
replaceable) with four pre-selectable cross fader  
curvesettingsforlongorshortmixing(scratching  
andcutting).  
・FireAlarm, M UTE function  
HighpowerAC-20Adapter(+20/-20v,1500mA).  
F U N C TI O N S  
IN PU T SECTIO N  
M ASTER SECTIO N  
CRO SS FAD ER SECTIO N  
M O N ITO R SECTIO N  
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PROGRAM INPUT SECTION  
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NOTE  
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PGM levels are pre-set for M M type (pick up)  
cartridges. W hen M C type (pick up) cartridges  
are used, a head am plifierisrequired.  
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oPGM TRIM  
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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 ! so as to established  
an indicated level of about 0dB.  
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5
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!PGM ISOLATOR HI  
Adjusts the HI frequency level of each PGM.  
!ISOLATOR MID  
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Adjusts the MID frequency level of each PGM.  
!PGM ISOLATOR LOW  
Adjusts the LOW frequency level of each PGM.  
qLINE INPUT RCA J AC K  
!AUX SEND SWITC H  
Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD  
players, MD players, tape decks, DAT and VTR etc.  
This switch enables the signal from each program to be  
sent to AUX SEND JACK  
$. 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.  
wMIC EQ (HI/ LOW)  
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for the MIC  
input.  
eMIC LEVEL  
Adjusts the input level of the MIC input.  
OFF: No signal will be sent to AUX SEND JACK.  
rMIC / LINE SELEC T SWITC H  
!C .F. ASSIGN SWITC H  
Selects between MIC and LINE input.  
Assigns the signals from each of the PGM channels to  
either side of the crossfader or to MASTER OUT. There  
are three positions;  
tMIC / LINE C UE LED  
When MIC is selected this LED will be illuminated.  
A
……………The PGM is sent to the "A" position or left  
yMIC / LINE C UE ON/ OFF SWITC H  
Sends the signal from the mic channel to the monitor  
section for headphone monitoring.  
position of the crossfader.  
MASTER ……The PGM is sent directly to the master out.  
B
……………The PGM is sent to the "B" position or  
uMIC / LINE C UE LED  
right side of the crossfader.  
When CUE is selected this LED will be illuminated.  
!C UE ON/ OFF SWITC H  
iINPUT SELEC T SWITC H  
Sends a signal from each PGM to the monitor section for  
headphone monitoring.  
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.  
!C UE LED  
This LED will be illuminated when the CUE  
SWITCH !is on.  
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.  
!INPUT LEVEL METER  
The LED bar level meters indicate the L and R outputs.  
!INPUT 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.  
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CROSS FADER SECTION  
!C ROSS FADER  
Mixes the signals assigned by the C.F. ASSIGN  
SWITCH !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".  
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*Replace this fader with a Vestax CF-PCV  
replacement inputfader.  
@C .F. C URVE SELEC T SWITC H  
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  
@MONITOR MODE SELEC T SWITC H  
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.  
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22  
@MONITOR MODE LED  
This LED will be illuminated when the MONITOR  
MODE SELECT SWITCH@is on.  
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23  
@PHONES J AC K  
Use this jack to connect headphones. Headphones  
with an impedance of 8ohm to 600ohm can be used  
on this unit.  
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*For best sound quality Vestax recommends using  
Headphones with 150ohm impedance.  
@MONITOR EQ (HI/ LOW)  
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for Headphone  
monitoring.  
@MONITOR LEVEL  
Adjusts the headphone monitor level.  
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MASTER SECTION  
#METER ASSIGN SWITC H  
Use this switch to select either MASTER OUT 1 or  
2 to be shown in the MASTER LEVEL METER #.  
#POWER LED  
This LED will be illuminated when the POWER  
SWITCH %is on.  
#AUX SEND LEVEL  
Adjusts the output level sent to an external effects unit  
connected to the AUX SEND JACK $ 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.  
#AUX RC V LEVEL  
Adjusts the input level from an external effect unit  
connected to the AUX RCV JACK % on the rear  
panel.  
#AUX C UE ON/ OFF SWITC H  
Sends the signal of external effects unit connected to  
the AUX SEND JACK to the MONITOR section for  
headphone monitoring.  
#
AUX C UE LED  
This LED will be illuminated when the AUX CUE  
SWITCH#is on.  
#AUX RC V LEVEL METER  
This LED bar level meter indicates the level of the  
AUX RCV JACK signal.  
#BOOTH OUT EQ (HI/ LOW)  
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for the  
BOOTH OUT.  
@MASTER BALANC E 1&2  
Adjusts the signal balance of the L to R side of the  
outputs from MASTER OUT 1&2 JACKS %on the  
rear panel.  
#BOOTH OUT LEVEL  
Adjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT.  
@MASTER LEVEL 1&2  
$MUTE SWITC H  
Adjusts the signal level outputs from MASTER OUT  
1&2 JACKS on the rear panel.  
This switch mutes the signal being sent to BOOTH  
OUT.  
@MASTER 1&2 C UE SWITC H  
Used to send the signal from the MASTER OUT  
1&2 to the monitor section for headphone  
monitoring.  
$MUTE LED  
This LED will be illuminated when the MUTE  
SWITCH $is on.  
$MASTER 1&2 & BOOTH OUTPUT LEVEL  
SELEC TOR (ATTENUATION).  
@MASTER 1&2 C UE LED  
This LED is illuminated when the MASTER 1&2  
CUE SWITCH @ is on.  
Located under the top panel, this switch adjusts the  
output level for Master 1&2 in addition to the Booth out  
put level. The PMC-500 is pre-set to a 0dB output  
level but may be changed to -10dB.  
#MASTER LEVEL METER  
This LED bar level meter indicates the L and R  
outputs.  
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REAR PANEL  
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$MIC 1 INPUT J AC K  
%REC OUT J AC K  
Input jack for MIC.  
MIC1: PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED)  
MIC2: XLR JACK (BALANCED)  
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.  
$ EFFEC T LOOP J AC K  
TIP: SEND OUT  
%MASTER OUT1&2(1/ 4" PHONE J AC K  
(UNBALANC ED),XLR J AC K(BALANC ED)  
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.  
RING: RETURN INPUT  
SLEEVE: EARTH  
Connects to the input of an external effects device.  
SEND  
RETURN  
EARTH  
%BOOTH OUT(1/ 4" PHONE J AC K  
(UNBALANC ED),XLR J AC K(BALANC ED)  
Connects to the DJ booth monitors.  
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INPUT LEVEL SELEC T SWITC H (0d B/ -10d B)  
Selects the attenuation level for any input signal.  
In order to prevent feedback from booth m onitors  
in a typical setting, both M IC 1/LIN E11 &  
M IC2/LINE12 cannot be heard thorough the  
booth m onitor section. These 2 PG M s can  
however be m onitored through the headphone  
section. An internal m odification is needed in  
order to allow these a PGM s to be heard through  
the booth m onitor section. Please consult a  
Vestax Technical Support Representative before  
attem pting anysuch m odification.  
$LINE INPUT RCA J AC K  
Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD  
players, MD players, tape decks, DAT and/or VTR  
etc.  
$PHONO INPUT RCA J AC K  
Input jacks for turntables. Connect turntables  
equipped with MM (pick up) cartridge.  
$GND TERMINAL  
Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the  
turntable. This will help to reduce unnecessary noise.  
%POWER SWITC H  
$AUX SEND J AC K  
Power on/off.  
Connects to the input of external effects devices.  
(Delay, Reverb, etc)  
%POWER J AC K  
Connect the Vestax AC-20 , AC adaptor.  
%AUX RC V J AC K  
Connects to the output of external effects devices.  
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% FIRE EVAC UATION C ONTROL (J AC K)  
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 ControlJack can be accom plished asillustrated.  
FIRE EVACUATIO N  
CO NTRO L INPUT JACK  
+ voltage  
- voltage  
FIRE ALARM  
(VENUE)  
EARTH(G ND)  
W hen a signalofgreaterthan -20dB issentthrough the Fire Evacuation Control  
Jack to the PM C-500, both the M asterOutand Booth Outvolum e levels(excepting  
M IC)willautom aticallydecrease to -18dB, therebyfacilitating the broadcastofany  
em ergencyinform ation clearly.  
FIRE EVACUATIO N CO NTRO L INPUT LEVEL  
INNER O F THE PANEL)  
BOTTOM PANEL  
Professional installation users m ay wish to alter the sound output level further. In  
order to do so please m ake any such adjustm ent by using the Fire Evacuation  
Control Trim (screw) located on the bottom panel of the PM C-500. (This screw is  
located nextto the leftleg stand).  
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HO W TO CHANGE THE INPUTFADER UNIT  
C ha ng e 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-b  
fig-a  
fig-c  
fig-d  
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HOW TO CHANGE THE CROSSFADER UNIT  
C ha ng e to "C F-PC V"  
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-f  
fig-e  
fig-g  
fig-h  
Setside switch to "PM C"position  
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BLOCK DIAGRAM  
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AUG.2003 PM C-500Eq  
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