Vestax PCV-150 User Manual

VESTAX CORPORATION

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OWNER'S MANUAL

Professional Mixing Controller

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LEVELLEVELLEVELLEVEL

SUB MASTER

TRANSFORMER

CF ASSIGN CF ASSIGN

TRANSFORMER

CUE OUT MASTER CUEMASTER

OUT

BALANCE

LINE

4

LINE

5

LINE

3

PHONO

3

PHONO

2

LINE

2

PHONO

1

LINE

1

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

LR

PGM 2PGM 1

MIC

MONITOR

PGM 3 PGM 4

OUTPUT

CROSS FADER

MIN

MAX

GAIN

HI

MID

LO

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIC 1

MIC 2

MIC 3

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN

MAX

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN

MAX

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN

MAX

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN MAX

PHONES

LEVEL

PHONES

TALK

OVER

SPLIT CUE

OFFON

CUE

GAIN

CUE

GAIN GAIN

CUE CUE

PGM 1

PGM 2

PGM 3

PGM 4

PCV-150/ PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

FOR THE CREATIVE DJ / PRODUCER

ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE YOUR OWN MUSIC WITH

VESTAX’S UNSURPASSED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.

MASTER LEVEL

HI

LO

EQ

EQ

HI

MID

LO

EQ

HI

MID

LO

EQ

HI

MID

LO

EQ

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9

10

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9

10

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9

10

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10

150

-20 -16 -12 -10 -8 -4 -2 0 +2 +4 +8 +12 dB

MIC INPUT SECTION

MONITOR SECTION

PROGRAM INPUT

SECTION

MASTER

SECTION

FUNCTIONS

5

LEVELLEVELLEVELLEVEL

LINE

4

LINE

3

PHONO

3

PHONO

2

LINE

2

PHONO

1

LINE

1

PGM 2PGM 1

MIC

MONITOR

PGM 3 PGM 4

MIN

MAX

GAIN

HI

MID

LO

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIC 1

MIC 2

MIC 3

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN

MAX

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN

MAX

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

+6dB

-24dB

+6dB

MIN MAX

PHONES
LEVEL

PHONES

TALK
OVER

SPLIT CUE

OFFON

CUE

GAIN

CUE

GAIN GAIN

CUE CUE

HI

LO

EQ

EQ

HI

MID

LO

EQ

HI

MID

LO

EQ

HI

MID

LO

EQ

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

8

2
3

4
5

6
7

9

11 13 14

qMIC INPUT LEVEL

This knob is used to adjust the input of each mic
connected to mic jack on the rear panel.

wMIC EQ-HI(Equalizer High)

Boosts of +6dB and cuts of -24dB are possible above
10kHz.

eMIC EQ-LOW(Equalizer Low)

Boosts of +6dB and cuts of -24dB are possible below
100Hz.

rTALK OVER SWITCH

When this switch is depressed, the levels of all
sources except MIC muted.

tSPLIT CUE SWITCH

When this switch is ON, the master signal is always
heard through the right earcup of the headphone. The
CUE signal will be heard in the left earcup when
that input is selected by the CUE SELECT
SWITCH(

!3). This enables both programs to be

monitored simultaneously, thus assisting in beat
mixing.

yHEADPHONE LEVEL

Adjusts the monitor level through the headphone
jack.

uHEADPHONE JACK

Use this jack to connect the headphones.
Headphones from 8ohm to 600ohm can be used. 150
ohm is recommended.

iINPUT SELECT SWITCH

Used to select the input to be sent to each PGM
channel. It allows for selection of one of the two
inputs connected rear panel.

oGAIN VOLUME

Adjust input level of each channel. Set INPUT
FADER and MASTER FADER to 7-8position.
Adjust TRIM so that MASTER LED METER
flashes occasionally at ±5dB.

!0INPUT EQ-HI(Equalizer High)

Auxiliary treble knob. Boosts of +6dB and cuts of ­24dB are possible at 20kHz.

!1INPUT EQ-MID(Equalizer Middle)

Auxiliary mid knob. Boosts of +6dB and cuts of ­24dB are possible at 1kHz.

FRONT PANEL

6

SUB MASTER

TRANSFORMER

CF ASSIGN CF ASSIGN

TRANSFORMER

CUE OUT MASTER CUEMASTER

OUT

BALANCE

LINE

5

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

LR

OUTPUT

CROSS FADER

MAX

+6dB

+6dB

+6dB

PGM 1
PGM 2

PGM 3
PGM 4

PCV-150/ PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

FOR THE CREATIVE DJ / PRODUCER

ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE YOUR OWN MUSIC WITH

VESTAX'S UNSURPASSED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.

MASTER LEVEL

150

L

R

-20 -16 -12 -10 -8 -4 -2 0 +2 +4 +8 +12 dB

15

18

16

10

12 21

22

23

20

17

19

!2INPUT EQ-LOW(Equalizer Low)

Auxiliary bass knob. Boosts of +6dB and cuts of ­24dB are possible at 80Hz.

!3CUE SWITCH

Used to send the signal to the monitor section for
head phone.

!4INPUT FADER

Used to adjust input level of the various PGM
channels. Usually at 7-8.

!5PEAK LEVEL METER

The bar graph level meters indicate the peak L&R
output.

!6SUB MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjust the signal level output from SUB MATER
OUT jack on the rear panel.

!7CUE OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjust the signal level output from CUE OUT jack
on the rear panel.

!8MASTER BALANCE

Determines balance between left and right channels.

!9MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjust the signal level output from MASTER OUT
jack on the rear panel.

@0MASTER CUE SWITCH

Used to send the signal to the monitor section for
head phone.

@1CROSS FADER

Mixes the signals assigned by CROSSFADER
ASSIGN SWITCH (

@2) to left side of the crossfader

and right side. When the crossfader is in the center
position, both left and right signals can be heard.
This is a detachable feder for ease of replacement
with CF-PCV when it is worn out.

@2CROSSFADER ASSIGN SWITCH

Used to assign the signals from each of the PGM
channels to either side of the crossfader or to the
master section.

@3TRANSFORMER SWITCH

With the crossfeder moved to either right or left, the
opposite program can be heard instantly by pressing
the opposite transformer button.

REAR PANEL

@4POWER SWITCH
@5AC POWER JACK

Connect to the AC-12 adaptor.

@6MASTER OUT JACK(UNBALANCE)

Parallel out of P.A.output. Connect with the input of
power amp.

@7MASTER OUT JACK(BALANCE)

Parallel output of LINE output, Connect with the
input of power amp.

@8BALANCE OUT LEVEL SWITCH

Used to select output level

@9SUB MASTER OUT JACK

SUB MASTER output jack. Connect to input of
power amp as monitor in DJ booth or as a separate
sound zone for entrance foyer,etc.

#0REC OUT JACK

Output for recording. Connect with the input jack of
the tape deck. Also use for sub output when you need
the output beside main output. Pre-fader constant
level output. INPUT FADER (

!4) and MASTER

OUTPUT LEVEL (

!9) does not effect level.

#1CUE OUT JACK

The signal selected by CUE SWITCH and MASTER
CUE SWITCH is mono output. It can be sampled by
connecting to the input of any sampler without
hearing over the P.A. constant level output.
MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL does not effect level.

#2LINE INPUT JACK

Input connector for line level equipment such as CD
players, tape decks.

#3PHONO INPUT JACK

Input jack for each PGM turntable. Connect turntable
equipped with MM pickup cartridge only.

#4GROUND TERMINAL

Connect this terminal to ground lead of turntable.
This helps to reduce noise and hum.

#5MIC EFFECT LOOP SEND JACK

Connect to the input of external effects.

#6MIC EFFECT LOOP RETURN JACK

Connect to the output of external effects.

#7MIC INPUT JACK

Input jack of MIC.

POWER

AC IN 12V

LINE 4

+4 0 -10(dB)

LINE 5

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

RL

R

L

RL

PGM 4

MASTER SUB MASTER

REC OUT

BALANCE OUT LEVEL

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3

GND

HOT

COLD

CUE OUT

GND

LINE 3 PHONO 3

PGM 3

GND

LINE 2 PHONO 2

PGM 2

GND

LINE 1 PHONO 1

PGM 1

MIC 1

MIC 2

MIC 3

SEND

RETURN

MIC

MIC1,2 EFF

LOOP

INPUT

MADE IN CHINA UNDER LICENCE
OFVESTAX TOKYO,JAPAN

SERIAL NO.

AC 12V 600mA

WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

24 2628 29 31 35

3632 34302725

3733

7

Driver

Top panel

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HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT

Driver

Top panel

Crossfader

panel

■

HOW TO REMOVE THE CROSSFADER PANEL

○

1

Remove crossfader knob and 2screws which fix
the crossfader panel.

○

2

Remove the crossfader 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 For
PMC SERIES

( PMC05ProII , PMC06ProA, etc)

Note

Use a plus driver fitting screw.
Caution: When you change any parts, do not
loose the screws with marking.

Insert the 
multi-cable connector

Set switch to "PCV" position.

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CONNECTIONS

POWER

AC IN 12V

LINE 4

+4 0 -10(dB)

LINE 5

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

RL

R

L

RL

PGM 4

MASTER SUB MASTER

REC OUT

BALANCE OUT LEVEL

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3

GND

HOT

COLD

CUE OUT

GND

LINE 3 PHONO 3

PGM 3

GND

LINE 2 PHONO 2

PGM 2

GND

LINE 1 PHONO 1

PGM 1

MIC 1

MIC 2

MIC 3

SEND

RETURN

MIC

MIC1,2 EFF

LOOP

INPUT

MADE IN CHINA UNDER LICENCE
OFVESTAX TOKYO,JAPAN

SERIAL NO.

AC 12V 600mA

WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］

TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］

TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

KEYPITCH

REVERSE

OPEN/
CLOSE

STOP

DISPLAY

REPEAT

AB

SEARCH

TRACK

MIN SECFRM

LOCATE

ENTER 1 2 3

LOOP

START

END

RELOOP/EXIT

POINT FOCUS

MONITOR

TAPE RECORDER, CD, MD, DAT, etc.

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

KEYPITCH

REVERSE

OPEN/
CLOSE

STOP

DISPLAY

REPEAT

AB

SEARCH

TRACK

MIN SECFRM

LOCATE

ENTER 1 2 3

LOOP

START

END

RELOOP/EXIT

POINT FOCUS

MONITOR

EFFECTOR ( DELAY, REV

CDPLAYER［VESTAX CDX-35］CDPLAYER［VESTAX CDX-35］

CDPLAYER［VESTAX CDX-35CDPLAYER［VESTAX CDX-35］

SPEAKER SPEAKER

CHANNELACHANNEL

B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER

POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

SPEAKER SPEAKER

POWER AMPLIFIER［VESTAX PT-X1000A］

SPEAKER SPEAKER

CD, MD player, TAP

LINE4 or 5

SUB MASTER

MASTER OUT

LINE3

PHONO1

PHONO2

PHONO3

LINE2

LINE1

MIC1〜3

GND

REC

BALANCE OUT

OUT

GND GND

SEND

IN

OUT

RETURN

CHANNELACHANNEL

B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER

POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

POWER AMPLIFIER［VESTAX PT-X1000A］

CHANNELACHANNEL

B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER

POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

POWER AMPLIFIER［VESTAX PT-X1000A］

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SPECIFICATIONS

NOMINAL MAXIMUM

IMPEDANCE

INPUT

unbalanced MIC INPUT -54dBv -20dBv 47k ohm

LINE 1-3 -10dBv 30k ohm
PHONO 1-4 -45dBv -20dBv 47k ohm
EFFECT RETURN IN -29dBv -21.5dBV 10k ohm

OUTPUT

unbalanced MASTER OUT 0dBv 15.5dBv 1k ohm

SUB MASTER OUTPUT

0dBv 15.5dBv 1k ohm
CUE OUT -10dBv 17.5dBv 1k ohm
REC OUTPUT -10dBv -4dBv 220 ohm

balanced MASTER OUT 0dBv 15.5dBv 1k ohm
FREQUENCY RESPONSE

LINE 1-5 20Hz-20kHz（±1.5dBV）

FADER CROSS TALK LINE L-R more than 60dB

CROSSFADER PGM1-3

more than 80dB
S/N LINE 1-5 80dB
POWER AC 12V 1000mA
WEIGHT 7kg
DIMENSIONS W *H *D（mm） 482 *84 *220

Vestax Corporation

JUN.2001 PCV150 E2