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.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 Europe Technical Support Rheinstr.213 D-53332 Bornheim Germany Phone 49(0)2222-95-23-72 Fax 49(0)2222-95-23-74 Vestax Corporation q CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing the Vestax PMC-CX 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 safety and in the knowledge of all its special features and suitably applications. CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FEATURES FUNCTION PROGRAM SECTION MASTER SECTION MIC/LINE SECTION MONITOR SECTION R E A R PA N E L HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 12 14 SIZE 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. FEATURES The PMC-CX was built to give Carl Cox what he always wanted. A solid, reliable, high quality mixer, that has enough features to allow him to give 110% during every performance, every time. Specifically the PMC-CX includes a number of features that will definitely give you a lot more creative freedom whilst "in the mix". Such as 3 band isolators & great high, low and notch filters on each PGM, a master out isolator section with anti phase and a matrix input control so you can mix in and out of inputs quickly and easily. Regardless of your skill level you will find the CX enjoyable and easy to use because of its layout and great features, but you will fall in love with it because of its high quality components and design. Matrix Input Assign The matrix input assign on the PMC-CX is an innovative and useful feature that allows you to select or route any input source on/to any channel. On the PMC-CX you are able to route inputs connected on one channel to any other channel. It is also possible to route the one input signal across all three PGMs with this feature, for more information read below. 3 Band Isolators on each PGM The PMC-CX features a superb 3-band isolator on each PGM. The isolators on the PMC-CX offer infinity cut (100%) with a boost of +4dB. This means that you can cut out 100% of the Low, Mid and Highs or boost them by 4dB. In addition to being able to make adjustments using the isolator volume knobs, the isolator feature is selectable to either on or off. When used in tandem with the Matrix Input Assign feature a user can set up the isolator levels for one track across all three PGMs and then use the input faders or cross fader to control what is heard (PGM1 = Low cut, PGM2 = Mid cut & PGM3 = high cut). By using the system this way there is more precise control and a lot more room for dynamic (physical) changes in the frequency structure of a particular track. PROGRAM SECTION i ISOLATOR ON/OFF SWITCH When set to "OFF", a full range signal is transmitted regardless of the position of any isolator controls. CROSS FADER Change to "CF-50" q Remove the fader knob and 4 screws which fix the crossfader panel, and the carefully remove the panel. (See fig-e) w Remove the 2 screws affixing the crossfader. (See fig-f) e Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from the fader unit. (See fig-g) r Remove the fader knob and the fader panel of the new CF-50. (See fig-h) t Attach the fader panel to the new CF-50. y Replace the fader unit making sure to that the connector wires are securely fastened before carefully positioning the fader unit and affixing screws. o HI PASS FILTER SWITCH On each PGM is a Hi Pass Filter Switch. Pressing this switch activates the high pass filter and when on the indicator LED will illuminate. The cut off frequencies for this filter can be adjusted by the SWEEP volume rotary dial !1. If this switch is pressed simultaneously with the Low Pass Filter switch the resulting effect is a Notch Pass Filter. !0 LOW PASS FILTER SWITCH On each PGM is a LOW pass filter switch. Pressing this switch activates the low pass filter for that PGM. When on the indicator LED will be illuminated and this filter will remove sound frequencies below the cut off point. The cut off point can be adjusted by using the SWEEP volume rotary dial !1. If this switch is pressed simultaneously with the High Pass Filter switch the resulting effect is a Notch Pass Filter. !1 SWEEP VOLUME This rotary dial is used to adjust the filter cut off points on each PGM. A rotation to the left will result in a movement away from the High frequencies towards the Low frequencies. Vice versa a movement to the right will result in a movement away from the Low frequencies towards the High frequencies. !2 C.F. ASSIGN SWITCH q PHONO / LINE SELECTOR Selects the signal (PHONO or LINE) to be sent to each INPUT. All phono inputs are RIAA equalized. Connect the output of a CD player, MD player, and tape deck to the line input. Assigns the signals from each of the PGM channels to either side of the crossfader or to MASRER 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. w INPUT ASSIGN SWITCH Selects the input to be sent to each PGM channel. e PGM TRIM VOLUME Adjusts the input level of each PGM channel. PGM LEVEL METER to indicate at about 0dB. !3 CUE SWITCH Sends a signal from each PGM to the monitor section for headphone monitoring. When switch is on, an indicator lights up. r PGM BALANCE VOLUME Adjusts the stereo balance for each PGM channel. Can be used !4 INPUT LEVEL VOLUME for adjusting the unbalanced stereo image. Clockwise rotation Adjusts the Input level of each program. Typically this from center position increases the volume of R over L channel. fader is set to a position of 7-8. This fader is user A counter clockwise rotation increases the volume of L replaceable and may be changed easily by following this channel over R. users guide's instructions carefully. See "HOW TO t PGM ISOLATOR HI CHANGE THE FADER UNIT". Adjusts the HI frequency level of each PGM. *Replace this fader with a Vestax IF-500 replacement inputfader. y PGM ISOLATOR MID Adjusts the MID frequency level of each PGM. u PGM ISOLATOR LOW Adjusts the LOW frequency level of each PGM. HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT MIC / LINE SECTION @9 SUB MIC LEVEL VOLUME Adjusts the input level of the SUB MIC input. REAR PANEL #0 MAIN MIC / SUB LINE SELECTOR Selects between MAIN MIC and SUB LINE input. #1 MIC / LINE EQ VOLUME Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for the signal chosen by MAIN MIC / SUB LINE SELECTOR. #2 MIC / LINE LEVEL VOLUME Adjusts the input level of the MAIN MIC or SUB LINE input. #3 MIC / LINE CUE SWITCH Sends the signal from the MIC or LINE channel to the monitor section for headphone monitoring. When switch is on, an indicator lights up. #8 MAIN/SUB MIC JACK [MAIN MIC: XLR JACK (BALANCED), SUB MIC: PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED)] Input jack for MIC. $7 MASTER OUT 1/2 JACK [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. #9 LINE INPUT JACK MONITOR SECTION #4 SPLIT / STEREO SELECTOR When this switch is set to "SPLIT", the master signal is always heard through the right ear-cup of the headphone. The signal selected by each CUE 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 each CUE SWITCH will be heard in both ear-cups. [LINE: RCA PIN JACK, SUB LINE: 1/4' PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED)] Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD players, CD-R/RW players, MD players, tape decks, DVD players, DAT and VTR etc. $8 MASTER OUT LEVEL SELECT SWITCH [-10/0dB] Select the attenuation level for the BOOTH OUT. $0 PHONO INPUT JACK $9 MASTER LOOP SEND JACK Input jacks for turntables. Connect turntables equipped with MM (pick up) cartridge. Connects the input terminal of an external effector. (Delay, Reverb, etc.) $1 GND TERMINAL #5 HEADPHONE EQ VOLUME Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for Headphone monitoring. #6 HEADPHONE LEVEL VOLUME Adjusts the headphone monitor level. Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the turntable. %0 MASTER LOOP RCV JACK This will help to reduce unnecessary noise. Connects the output terminal of an external effector. $2 INPUT LEVEL SELECT SWITCH[-10/0dB] Select the attenuation level for the input. %1 POWER SWITCH Power on/off. $3 BOOTH OUT JACK [1/4' PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED), XLR JACK %2 AC IN JACK (BALANCED)] Connect the Vestax AC-20 , AC adaptor. Connects to the DJ booth monitors. This signal is identical to the HEADPHONE OUT signal. $4 BOOTH OUT LEVEL SELECT SWITCH Select the attenuation level for the BOOTH OUT. #7 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. $5 MIC MONITOR IN/OUT SWITCH Select whether the signal connected to MAIN/SUB MIC is mixed with the signal outputted from MASTER OUT1/2. $6 REC OUT JACK Connects to the input jack of a recording device IE, tape recorder, MD, DAT, etc. The output level of this jack is fixed and does not change with the MASTER LEVEL. HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT INPUT FADER Change to "IF-500" q Remove the fader knob. (See fig-a) w Remove the 4 screws which fix the input fader panel to the mixer. (See fig-b) e Remove the 2 screws which fix the input fader. (See fig-c) r Remove the input fader, and carefully remove the multi-cable connecter from the fader unit. (See fig-d) t Replace the fader unit making sure to that the connector wires are securely fastened before carefully positioning the fader unit and affixing with screws. MASTER SECTION @0 BOOTH MONITOR EQ VOLUME Adjusts the HI/MID/LOW frequencies for the BOOTH OUT. @1 BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL VOLUME Adjusts the output level of BOOTH MONITOR. @2 BOOTH MONITOR MUTE SWITCH This switch mute the signal being sent to the BOOTH OUT. @3 ANTI PHASE ON / OFF SWITCH This switch is used to activate an antiphase effect on the Master Isolator Section. Essentially, an antiphase flips the isolator curve upside down on both the low and mid frequency ranges, which thereby creates a reverb type effect on the signal being outputted. @4 MASTER ISOLATOR HI This rotary dial section can be used to isolate the Hi frequencies on any MASTER SECTION input signal. @5 MASTER ISOLATOR MID This rotary dial section can be used to isolate Mid frequencies on any MASTER SECTION input signal. @6 MASTER ISOLATOR LOW This rotary dial section can be used to boost the Low frequencies on any MASTER SECTION input signal. @7 ISOLATOR ON / OFF SWITCH This switch is used to turn the Master Isolator Volume Section either on or off. When set to the "OFF" position the full range of input signal being sent to the MASTER section will be heard regardless of the position of the Master Isolator Volu ...