OWNER'S MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS 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. CONTENTS CAUTION INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES FUNCTIONS PROGRAM INPUT SECTION CROSSFADER SECTION MONITOR SECTION MASTER SECTION R E A R PA N E L HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 11 13 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 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. 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 FEATURES FUNCTIONS PROGRAM INPUT SECTION NOTE 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. !0 PGM ISOLATOR HI Adjusts the HI frequency level of each PGM. !1 ISOLATOR MID Adjusts the MID frequency level of each PGM. !2 PGM ISOLATOR LOW Adjusts the LOW frequency level of each PGM. qLINE INPUT RCA JACK Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD players, MD players, tape decks, DAT and VTR etc. !3 AUX 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. 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. !4 C.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. 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 !5 CUE ON/OFF SWITCH Sends a signal from each PGM to the monitor section for Selects the input to be sent to each PGM channel. On headphone monitoring. the five (5) main PGMs you can select from up to three !6 CUE LED (3) input sources as follows. This LED will be illuminated when the CUE PGM-1 PHONO1/LINE1/LINE2 SWITCH !5 is on. PGM-2 PHONO2/LINE3/LINE4 !7 INPUT LEVEL METER PGM-3 PHONO3/LINE5/LINE6 The LED bar level meters indicate the L and R outputs. PGM-4 PHONO4/LINE7/LINE8 PGM-5 PHONO5/LINE9/LINE10 !8 INPUT FADER All phono inputs are RIAA equalized. The line inputs Adjusts the Input level of each program. Typically this can be assigned to either a CD player, MD player, DAT fader is set to a position of 7-8. This fader is user player, tape deck or other like LINE device. 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. CROSS FADER SECTION !9 CROSS 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. @0 C.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. MONITOR SECTION @3 MONITOR 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. @4 MONITOR MODE LED This LED will be illuminated when the MONITOR MODE SELECT SWITCH@3 is on. @5 PHONES 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. @1 MONITOR EQ (HI/LOW) Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for Headphone monitoring. @2 MONITOR LEVEL Adjusts the headphone monitor level. MASTER SECTION #1 METER ASSIGN SWITCH Use this switch to select either MASTER OUT 1 or 2 to be shown in the MASTER LEVEL METER #0. #2 POWER LED This LED will be illuminated when the POWER SWITCH %4 is on. #3 AUX 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. #4 AUX RCV LEVEL Adjusts the input level from an external effect unit connected to the AUX RCV JACK %0 on the rear panel. #5 AUX 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. #7 AUX RCV LEVEL METER This LED bar level meter indicates the level of the AUX RCV JACK signal. @6 MASTER BALANCE 1&2 #8 BOOTH OUT EQ (HI/LOW) @7 MASTER LEVEL 1&2 Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for the Adjusts the signal balance of the L to R side of the BOOTH OUT. outputs from MASTER OUT 1&2 JACKS %2 on the #9 BOOTH OUT LEVEL rear panel. Adjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT. Adjusts the signal level outputs from MASTER OUT 1&2 JACKS on the rear panel. $0 MUTE SWITCH This switch mutes the signal being sent to BOOTH OUT. @8 MASTER 1&2 CUE SWITCH Used to send the signal from the MASTER OUT 1&2 to the monitor section for headphone monitoring. $1 MUTE LED This LED will be illuminated when the MUTE SWITCH $0 is on. @9 MASTER 1&2 CUE LED This LED is illuminated when the MASTER 1&2 CUE SWITCH @8 is 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. #0 MASTER LEVEL METER This LED bar level meter indicates the L and R outputs. REAR PANEL $3 MIC1 INPUT JACK Input jack for MIC. MIC1: PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED) MIC2: XLR JACK (BALANCED) %1 REC 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. $4 EFFECT LOOP JACK TIP: SEND OUT RING: RETURN INPUT SLEEVE: EARTH Connects to the input of an external effects device. %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. %3 BOOTH OUT(1/4" PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED),XLR JACK(BALANCED) Connects to the DJ booth monitors. $5 INPUT LEVEL SELECT SWITCH (0dB/-10dB) Selects the attenuation level for any input signal. $6 LINE INPUT RCA JACK Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD players, MD players, tape decks, DAT and/or VTR etc. $7 PHONO INPUT RCA JACK Input jacks for turntables. Connect turntables equipped with MM (pick up) cartridge. $8 GND TERMINAL Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the turntable. This will help to reduce unnecessary noise. %4 POWER SWITCH $9 AUX SEND JACK Power on/off. Connects to the input of external effects devices. %5POWER JACK (Delay, Reverb, etc) Connect the Vestax AC-20 , AC adaptor. %0 AUX RCV JACK Connects to the output of external effects devices. %4 FIRE EVACUATION CONTROL (JACK) This feature has been added in order to ensure that venues using the PMC- ...