Professional Mixing Controller

VESTAX CORPORATION1-18-6 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 JapanPhone:03-3412-7011 Fax:03-3412-7013Web:www.vestax.jpVESTAX America (west Corst)15320 Valley View Rord Unit 9 La Mirada, CA 90638Phone:(562)623-9881 Fax:(562)483-7304Web:www.vestaxdj.comVESTAX (Europe)Ltd.Unit 5 Riverwey Industrial Park Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QL England, U.KPhone:(0)1420-83000 Fax:(0)1420-80040Web:www.vestax.co.ukVestax Technical Center of America8489 W.Third Street Ste.1044 Los Angeles CA 90048Phone:1-323-801-2111 Fax:1-323-801-2112Vestax Europe Technical SupportRheinstr.213 D-53332 Bornheim GermanyPhone:49(0)2222-95-23-72 Fax:49(0)2222-95-23-74

OWNER'S MANUAL

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CONGRATULATIONS！

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CONTENTS

C A U T I O N 1IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2F E A T U R E S 3F U N C T I O N S 4

PROGRAM SECTION 4MASTER SECTION 5MICROPHONE SECTION 5MONITOR SECTION 6REAR PANEL SECTION 6

CONNECTION（EXAMPLE） 7HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT 8HOW TO CHANGE THE JACK PANEL POSITION 9BLOCK DIAGRAM 10SPECIFICATIONS 11

Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PMC-250, Professional Mixing Controller. Please readthis owner's manual carefully before you start to use your mixer, so that you will fully understandall of the special features and enjoy the full use of the product.

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1. Read instructions-All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the applianceis operated.

2. Retain instructions-The safety and operatinginstructions should be retained for futurereference.

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the applianceand in the operating instructions should beadhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and useinstructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning-Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolcleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments-Do not use attachments notrecommended by the product manufacturer asthey may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product nearwater-for example, near a bath 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 anunstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The productmay fall, causing serious injury to a child oradult, and serious damage to the appliance. Useonly with a cart,. stand, tripod, bracket, or tablerecommended by the manufacturer, or sold withproduct. Any mounting of the appliance shouldfollow the manufacturer's instructions, andshould use a mounting accessory recommendedby the manufacturer.

9. This product should never be placed near or overa radiator or heat register. This product shouldnot be placed in a built-in installation such as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation isprovided or the manufacturer's instructions havebeen adhered to.

10. Power sources-This product should be operatedonly from the type of power source indicated onthe marking label. If you are not sure of the typeof power supply to your home, consult yourappliance dealer or local power company.

11. Lightning-For added protection of this productduring a lightning storm, or when it is leftunattended and unused for long periods of time,unplug it from the wall outlet. This will preventdamage to the product due to lightning andpower-line surges.

12. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets andextension cords as this can result in a risk of fireor electric shock.

13. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects ofany kind into this product through openings asthey may touch dangerous voltage points orshort-out parts that could result in a fire orelectric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onthe product.

14. Servicing-Do not attempt to service productyourself as opening or removing covers mayexpose you to dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing to qualifiedpersonnel.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSREAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meets t r ic t qual i ty and safety s tandards. There are , however ,some instal la t ion and operat ion precaut ions which youshould be par t icular ly aware of .

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15. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this productfrom the wall outlet and refer servicing toqualified service personnel under the followingconditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug isdamaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have falleninto the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain orwater.

d. If the product dose not operate normally byfollowing the operating instructions. Adjustonly those controls that are coverd by theoperating instructions as an improperadjustment of other, controls may result indamage and will often require extensive workby a qualified technician to restore the productto its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet hasbeen damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change inperformance this indicates need for service.

16. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts arerequired, be sure the service technician has usedreplacement parts specified by the manufactureror have the same characteristics as the originalparts. Unauthorized substitutions may result infire, electric shock or other hazards.

17. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service orrepairs to product, ask the service technician toperform safety checks to determine that theproduct is in proper operating condition.

18. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be usedonly with a cart stand that is recommended bymanufacturer.

19. An appliance and cart combination should bemoved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may cause the applianceand cart combination to overturn.

F E A T U R E S

1. Three-band frequency isolators are providedon PGM1 and PGM2. This al lows DJs toboost / cut and eliminate individual frequencyranges for active mixing.

2. The worlds first fader-type kill switch enablessmooth and dynamic frequency cut-off withoutclicking noise.

3. The I/O panel can be placed on either the rear ortop side. This feature enables the PMC-250 to beused on the table or in a rack without any extraspace for the leads.

4. Both the input faders（60 mm）and cross fader（45 mm）are user replaceable. The input fader canbe replaced with a rotary control for Houseapplications.

5. One Phono and two Line inputs are provided oneach program channel（PGM1, PGM2）. Eachinput channel has a trim control for adjustinginput level. A Phono / Line selectable AUX inputand a Mic input are also provided.

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F U N C T I O N S

PROGRAM SECTION

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MAXMIN

MAXMINMAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

LEVELINPUT FILTER

LOW MID HI

MIC

IN

CUT

ISOLATORISOLATOR ISOLATORISOLATOR PEAK

PHONO 1 LINE 2

LINE 1INPUT

PHONO 2 LINE 4

LINE 3INPUTTRIM

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

TRIM

PGM 1 LEVEL PGM 2 LEVEL

AUX

MASTER BOOTH OUT

METER SELECT

MASTER

+6 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -20 -30 -30POWER -20 -10 -7 -4 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +6

CUE SELECTOR STEREO CUE LEVEL PHONESON

OFF

1 2AUX

PGM 1 PGM 2

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10

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10

IN

CUT

IN

CUT

PEAK PEAK

+ 4dB-∞�+ 4dB-∞�+ 4dB-∞�+ 4dB

0 0 0 0 0 0

-∞� + 4dB-∞� + 4dB-∞�

LOW MID HI

IN

CUT

PEAK

IN

CUT

IN

CUT

PEAK PEAK

MONITOR

PGM

PGM 2RchPGM 1Lch

MONITOR SECTIONMIC SECTION

PROGRAM SECTION MASTER SECTION

q INPUT SELECT (Input Select Switch)Used to select input to be sent to each PGMchannel.

w TRIM (Trim Control Volume)Adjusts the Input level of each channel. Forproper adjustment, please set the INPUTFADER to Maximum position then adjust TRIMso that the INPUT LEVEL METER showsaround 0 dB at nominal level.

e PEAKTurns on when the signal of HI, MID, LOWrange hits the peak.

r HI (Isolator HI)Cuts and boosts the high frequency range. Thelevel is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.High frequency range is boosted up to +4dBwhen this knob is rotated clockwise. When theknob is rotated counter-clockwise, highfrequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For

example, it can be used to emphasise or cut offthe cymbals or high hats.

t MID (Isolator MID)Cuts and boosts the mid frequency range. Thelevel is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.Mid frequency range is boosted up to +4dBwhen this knob is rotated clockwise. When theknob is rotated counter-clockwise, midfrequency range is cut off up to infinity level. Forexample, it can be used to emphasise or cut offthe vocals or guitars.

y LOW (Isolator LOW)Cuts and boosts the low frequency range. Thelevel is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.Low frequency range is boosted up to +4dBwhen this knob is rotated clockwise. When theknob is rotated counter-clockwise, lowfrequency range is cut off up to infinity level. Forexample, it can be used to emphasise or cut offthe bass.

MAXMIN

LOW MID HI

IN

CUT

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PHONO 1 LINE 2

LINE 1INPUT TRIM

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IN

CUT

IN

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PEAK PEAK

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0 0 0

-∞�

6 5 4

9

3

12

10

8 7

u HI CUT (Fader type cut switch HI)When this volume is set to bottom position, highfrequency range is cut of completely regardlessof the position of the HI level control. The HIlevel control knob becomes active when thisvolume is set to maximum（top）position.

i MID CUT (Fader type cut switch MID)When this volume is set to bottom position, midfrequency range is cut of completely regardlessof the position of the MID level control. The MIDlevel control knob becomes active when thisvolume is set to maximum（top）position.

o LOW CUT (Fader type cut switch LOW)When this volume is set to bottom position, lowfrequency range is cut of completely regardlessof the position of the LOW level control. TheLOW level control knob becomes active whenthis volume is set to maximum（top）position.

!0 INPUT FADERUsed to adjust the input level of each program.Please replace with IF-250 when it is worn out,or with the optional rotary fader unit.

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MASTER SECTION

!1 POWER INDICATORThe LED light when the power is on.

!2 LED LEVEL METERThe bar graph level meters indicate the masteroutput level（L channel and R channel）or inputlevel of each program（program 1 and 2）.

!3 METER SELECTWhen this switch is set to MASTER, the bar-graph meter indicates the master output level（Lchannel and R channel）. When it is set toPGM, the left meter shows the input level ofPGM1 and the right meter shows the input levelof PGM2.

!4 AUX (AUX level volume)Used to adjust the Input level of AUX IN.

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MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

PGM 2 LEVEL

AUX

MASTER BOOTH OUT

METER SELECT

MASTER

+6 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -4 -7 -10 -20 -30 -30POWER -20 -10 -7 -4 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +6

PGM

PGM 2RchPGM 1Lch

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17

1314

15

12

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!5 MASTER (MASTER level volume)Adjusts the output level of LINE OUT and PAOUT.

!6 BOOTH OUTAdjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT.

!7 CROSS FADERThe signal from PGM1 is output when the crossfader is set to the left side. The signal fromPGM2 is heard when the cross fader is set tothe right side. When the cross fader is set atcentre position, both programs will be mixedand output at the same time. Please replace itwith the CF-PCV when it is worn out.

MAXMINMAXMIN

LEVELINPUT FILTER

MIC

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MICROPHONE SECTION !8 MIC INPUT (Mic Input Jack)Input jack for the microphone.

!9 MIC LEVEL (Mic Level Volume)Adjusts the input level of the microphone.

@0 MIC FILTER (Mic Filter Volume)Adjusts the cut off frequency of the microphoneinput. It is used to prevent low frequency noisesuch as breathing, vibration, etc.

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MONITOR SECTION

MAXMIN

CUE SELECTOR STEREO CUE LEVEL PHONESON

OFF

1 2AUX

MONITOR

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@1 CUE SELECTORUsed to select the cue signal to be monitored byheadphones from PGM1, PGM2 or AUX.

@2 STEREO CUE (Stereo Cue ON/OFF Switch)When this switch is set to ON, the input signalselected by CUE SELECTOR can be monitoredin stereo through headphones. When this switchis set to OFF, the master signal can bemonitored through the right side of theheadphone all the time, the CUE signal selectedby CUE SELECTOR will be heard from the leftside. This feature allows DJs to monitor currentand next source simultaneously.

@3 LEVEL (Headphone Level)Adjust the monitor level of the headphones.

@4 PHONES (Headphone Jack)Used to connect the headphones. Headphoneswith impedance from 8-600 can be used.REAR PANEL SECTION

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@5 PHONO 1,2 [RCA PIN JACK]Connect turntables equipped with MM (MovingMagnet type) cartridge. The signal from theturntable is fed to the PGM channels when Phonoinput is selected.

@6 LINE 1,2,3,4 [RCA PIN JACK]Connect the equipment with line level output(-10dB, 0dB, +6dB), such as CD players, tapedecks, DATs, MDs etc. The signal from linelevel equipment is fed to the PGM channelswhen Line input is selected.

@7 AUX IN (LINE 5, PHONO 3) [RCA PIN JACK]Input jack for turntable and line level equipment.The signal from these jacks are fed to AUX inputchannel.

@8 INPUT LEVEL[+6/0/-10dB]Used to select the input level.

@9 GND (Ground Terminal)Connect the ground lead from the turntable.Failure to connect a ground lead producesnoise on Phono input signal.

#0 PA OUT (Balanced Output) [XLR MALE, 2 PIN HOT]Main output jacks. Connect to the input of thepower amplifier or the master console with XLR3 pin cable.

#1 PA OUT LEVEL (Balanced Output Level Select Switch) [-10dB/0dB]Used to select the output level of the PA OUTfrom -10dB or 0dB. Please select the levelaccording to the input sensitivity of the poweramplifier or the master console.

#2 LINE OUT (Unbalanced Output) [1/4" PHONE JACK]Unbalanced LINE output. Connect to the inputof the power amplifier or the master console with1/4" phone cable. PA OUT LEVEL (#1) does noteffect this output.

#3 BOOTH OUT(Output for Monitor System) [1/4" PHONE JACK]Connect to the input of the power amplifier ofthe DJ booth monitor system.

#4 POWER (Power Switch)#5 AC IN

Connect the AC-12A AC Adapter. (12V AC,1000mA)

CAUTIONWhen the line level equipment is connected toLINE 5 input jack, the input signal from PHONO3 is disconnected and only the signal from linelevel equipment is fed to AUX input. Pleasedisconnect LINE 5 when turntable is used.

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C O N N E C T I O N E X A M P L E

PLAY/PAUSE CUE PLAY/PAUSE CUE

KEYPITCH

REVERSE

OPEN/CLOSE

STOPDISPLAY

REPEAT

A B

SEARCH

TRACK MIN SEC FRM

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LOOP

START END RELOOP/EXIT

POINT FOCUS

MONITOR

CHANNEL A CHANNEL B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

CHANNEL A CHANNEL B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

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MONITOR �SPEAKER

MAIN �SPEAKER

MAIN �SPEAKER

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HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT

■HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP PANEL○1 Remove all slide fader knobs' and screws on

the top panel.○2 Remove the top panel.

■HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT○1 Remove the screws on the fader panel.○2 Remove the fader unit from position in mixer.○3 Carefully remove the multi-cable connector

from fader unit.○4 Attach multi-cable connector to new fader unit.○5 Position the fader unit carefully and secure

with screws.

PMC CONNECTOR

Set switch to "PMC" position

CF-PCV ForPMC SERIES ( PMC05ProII, PMC06ProA, etc)

Insert the �multi-cable connector

Set switch to "PCV" position.

NoteUse a plus driver fitting screw.Caution: When you change any parts, do notloose the screws with marking.

Top panel

Crossfader�unit

Inputfader�unit

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HOW TO CHANGE THE JACK PANEL POSITIONThe I/O jack panel of the PMC-250 can be placed either on the top or back side of the unit. Pleaserefer to following Fig.

Initially, the I/O panel is placed on the top-side. In case of changing the jack panel position toTYPE □B, please use following instructions.

●Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which securethe PANEL ①.

●Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which securethe PANEL ②.

● Install the PANEL○1 to the back side and secureit with 5 silver screws.

● Install the PANEL○2 to the top side and secure itwith 5 silver screws.

CAUTIONPlease ensure use of the proper screwdriver(3mm Phil l ips type). Please hold thescrewdriver upright and turn slowly. Do not useexcessive force, or it may damage the screwhead.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

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RIA

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AT

T

AT

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A

LIN

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LIN

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IF-1

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dB

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dB

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dB

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dB

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Vestax Corporation

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

INPUT�SECTION

MIC（1/4' PHONE JACK） -50dBv -20dBv 3.3kΩ�

PHONO 1～3L/R （RCA PIN JACK） -42dBv -22dB v 22kΩ�

LINE 1～5L/R （RCA PIN JACK） -10/0/+6dBv +20dBv 22kΩ�

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　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 RATED OUTPUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT IMPEDANCE�

PA OUT L/R（XLR MALE 2PIN HOT,BALANCE ） 0dBv,-10dBv +19dBv 600Ω OVER�

LINE L/R （1/4' PHONE JACK,UNBALANCE ） -10dBv +10dBv 2kΩ OVER�

BOOTH OUT L/R（1/4" PHONE OUT ) -10dBv +14dBv 600Ω OVER�

�HEAD PHONE（1/4" PHONE JACK ） 130mW 8Ω OVER/47Ω�

�MIC 30Hz ～ 20kHz ±3dB CROSSFADER CROSSTALK　　 > 100dB�

�LINE 20Hz ～ 20kHz ±1dB 　　　　 CHANNEL CROSSTALK > 65dB �

MIC >60dB POWER SUPPLY AC12V ADAPTOR�

LINE >75dB 　　　　　　　　DIMENSIONS（W×H×D） 482×138×112�

� >70dB 　　　　　　　　　WEIGHT 4kg

OUTPUT�SECTION

FREQUENCY�RESPONSE

S/N RATIO

FADER�ATTENUATION

NOMINAL INPUT�LEVEL

MAXIMUM INPUT�LEVEL IMPEDANCE

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