Vestax PCV-150 User Manual

VESTAX CORPORATION

1-18-6 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 Japan
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Web:www.vestax.jp

VESTAX America (west Corst)

15320 Valley View Rord Unit 9 La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Web:www.vestaxdj.com

VESTAX(Europe)Ltd.

Unit 5 Riverwey Industrial Park Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QL England, U.K
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Web:www.vestax.co.uk

Vestax Technical Center of America

8489 W.Third Street Ste.1044 Los Angeles CA 90048
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

Vestax Europe Technical Support

Rheinstr.213 D-53332 Bornheim Germany
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

OWNER'S MANUAL

Professional Mixing Controller

1

CONGRATULATIONS

！

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol，within an equilateral triangle，is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulateddangerous voltagewithin the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consitute a risk of electric shock to persons．

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance（servicing）instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance．

T0 REDUCE THE RISK 0F FIRE 0R ELECTRlC SHOCK，DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T0 RAIN 0R M0ISTURE．

CAUTl0N： TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF ELECTRlC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER（ OR BACK）

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVlCING T0 QUALIFIED SERVlCE PERSONNEL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CONTENTS

CAUTION

1

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

2

FEATURES

3

FUNCTIONS

4
FRONT PANEL 5
REAR PANEL 7

HOW TO CHANGE THE FADERUNIT

8

CONNECTIONS 9
SPECIFICATIONS 10

The PCV-150 is a high profile mixer designed to meet various professional requirements of
today's dance music DJs. Please read this owner's manual carefully before you start to use your
mixer, so that you will fully understand all of the special features and enjoy the full use of the
product.

2

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 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 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
should 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 of this product
during a 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 dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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.

3

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

performance 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 characteristics 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
perform safety 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

● Stereo XLR balanced output with -10/0/+4dB

level select switch ensures the best
connection in professional application.
Stereo 1/4" unbalanced master output, sub­master output and cue output (mono) are also
provided for various different occasions.

● A lot of inputs, 3phono, 5line and 3mic are

provided. It makes the PCV-150 into a control
center.

● The AC/AC adapter supplies higher current and

voltage, which enables the PCV-150 to achieve
more dynamic range and better sound quality.

● The cross fader assign switch is newly designed

for quick assignment.

● Transformer button is provided for transformer

scratch.

● Split/master cue system (selected by switch)

meets the different monitoring situation.

● 12segment LED level meter is provided for

careful level check.

● A powerful 3band EQ with +6/-24dB range.

More sensive and drastic control can be achieved
for Techno/Trans mixing.

● The new PCV-150 features removable flat panel

that covers screws etc., that will impede fast
mixing. The panel is removed for crossfader
replacement.

● New superior grade crossfader (CF-PCV) fittde to

PCV-150 enabling super smooth operation
together with long life.