Vestax PMC 250 User Manual

Professional Mixing Controller

VESTAX CORPORATION

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

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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．

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EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T0 RAIN 0R M0ISTURE．

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER（ OR BACK）

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CONTENTS

CAUTION

1

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

2

FEATURES

3

FUNCTIONS

4

PROGRAM SECTION

4

MASTER SECTION

5

MICROPHONE SECTION

5

MONITORSECTION

6

REAR PANEL SECTION

6

CONNECTION（EXAMPLE）

7

HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT

8

HOW TO CHANGE THE JACK P ANEL POSITION

9
BLOCK DIAGRAM 10
SPECIFICATIONS 11

Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PMC-250, Professional Mixing Controller. 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.

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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

1. Three-band frequency isolators are provided
on PGM1 and PGM2. This allows DJs to
boost / cut and eliminate individual frequency
ranges for active mixing.

2. The worlds first fader-type kill switch enables
smooth and dynamic frequency cut-off without
clicking noise.

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

4. Both the input faders（60 mm）and cross fader
（45 mm）are user replaceable. The input fader can

be replaced with a rotary control for House
applications.

5. One Phono and two Line inputs are provided on

each program channel（PGM1, PGM2）. Each
input channel has a trim control for adjusting
input level. A Phono / Line selectable AUX input
and a Mic input are also provided.

4

FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM SECTION

21

MAXMIN

MAXMINMAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAX

MIN

MAXMIN

PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

LEVEL

INPUT FILTER

LOW MID HI

MIC

IN

CUT

ISOLATOR

ISOLATOR

ISOLATOR

ISOLATOR

PEAK

PHONO 1 LINE 2

LINE 1

INPUT

PHONO 2 LINE 4

LINE 3

INPUTTRIM

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

TRIM

PGM 1 LEVEL PGM 2 LEVEL

AUX

MASTER BOOTH OUT

METER SELECT

MASTER

+6 +3 +2 [phone]

-30

POWER

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

CUE SELECTOR

STEREO CUE

LEVEL

PHONES

ON

OFF

12

AUX

PGM 1 PGM 2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

IN

CUT

IN

CUT

PEAK PEAK

+4dB

-

∞

+4dB

-

∞

+4dB

-

∞

+4dB

000 000

-

∞

+4dB

-

∞

+4dB

-

∞

LOW MID HI

IN

CUT

PEAK

IN

CUT

IN

CUT

PEAK PEAK

MONITOR

PGM

PGM 2

Rch

PGM 1

Lch

MONITOR SECTION

MIC SECTION

PROGRAM SECTION

MASTER SECTION

q INPUT SELECT (Input Select Switch)

Used to select input to be sent to each PGM
channel.

w TRIM (Trim Control Volume)

Adjusts the Input level of each channel. For
proper adjustment, please set the INPUT
FADER to Maximum position then adjust TRIM
so that the INPUT LEVEL METER shows
around 0 dB at nominal level.

e PEAK

Turns on when the signal of HI, MID, LOW
range hits the peak.

r HI (Isolator HI)

Cuts and boosts the high frequency range. The
level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.
High frequency range is boosted up to +4dB
when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the
knob is rotated counter-clockwise, high
frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For

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

t MID (Isolator MID)

Cuts and boosts the mid frequency range. The
level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.
Mid frequency range is boosted up to +4dB
when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the
knob is rotated counter-clockwise, mid
frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For
example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off
the vocals or guitars.

y LOW (Isolator LOW)

Cuts and boosts the low frequency range. The
level is flat when this knob is set at 12 o'clock.
Low frequency range is boosted up to +4dB
when this knob is rotated clockwise. When the
knob is rotated counter-clockwise, low
frequency range is cut off up to infinity level. For
example, it can be used to emphasise or cut off
the bass.

MAXMIN

LOW MID HI

IN

CUT

ISOLATOR

ISOLATOR

PEAK

PHONO 1 LINE 2

LINE 1

INPUT TRIM

PGM 1 LEVEL

PGM 1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

IN

CUT

IN

CUT

PEAK PEAK

+4dB

-

∞

+4dB

-

∞

+4dB

000

-

∞

6

5

4

9

3

1

2

10

8

7

u HI CUT (Fader type cut switch HI)

When this volume is set to bottom position, high
frequency range is cut of completely regardless
of the position of the HI level control. The HI
level control knob becomes active when this
volume is set to maximum（top）position.

i MID CUT (Fader type cut switch MID)

When this volume is set to bottom position, mid
frequency range is cut of completely regardless
of the position of the MID level control. The MID
level control knob becomes active when this
volume is set to maximum（top）position.

o LOW CUT (Fader type cut switch LOW)

When this volume is set to bottom position, low
frequency range is cut of completely regardless
of the position of the LOW level control. The
LOW level control knob becomes active when
this volume is set to maximum（top）position.

!0 INPUT FADER

Used 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.

5

MASTER SECTION

!1 POWER INDICATOR

The LED light when the power is on.

!2 LED LEVEL METER

The bar graph level meters indicate the master
output level（L channel and R channel）or input
level of each program（program 1 and 2）.

!3 METER SELECT

When this switch is set to MASTER, the bar­graph meter indicates the master output level（L
channel and R channel）. When it is set to
PGM, the left meter shows the input level of
PGM1 and the right meter shows the input level
of PGM2.

!4 AUX (AUX level volume)

Used to adjust the Input level of AUX IN.

21

MAXMIN

MAX

MIN

MAXMIN

PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

PGM 2 LEVEL

AUX

MASTER BOOTH OUT

METER SELECT

MASTER

+6 +3 +2 [phone]

-30

POWER

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

PGM

PGM 2

Rch

PGM 1

Lch

16

17

13

14

15

12

11

!5 MASTER (MASTER level volume)

Adjusts the output level of LINE OUT and PA
OUT.

!6 BOOTH OUT

Adjusts the output level of BOOTH OUT.

!7 CROSS FADER

The signal from PGM1 is output when the cross
fader is set to the left side. The signal from
PGM2 is heard when the cross fader is set to
the right side. When the cross fader is set at
centre position, both programs will be mixed
and output at the same time. Please replace it
with the CF-PCV when it is worn out.

MAXMINMAXMIN

LEVEL

INPUT FILTER

MIC

18

19

20

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 microphone
input. It is used to prevent low frequency noise
such as breathing, vibration, etc.

6

MONITOR SECTION

MAXMIN

CUE SELECTOR

STEREO CUE

LEVEL

PHONES

ON

OFF

12AUX

MONITOR

21

22

23

24

@1 CUE SELECTOR

Used to select the cue signal to be monitored by
headphones from PGM1, PGM2 or AUX.

@2

STEREO CUE (Stereo Cue ON/OFF Switch)

When this switch is set to ON, the input signal
selected by CUE SELECTOR can be monitored
in stereo through headphones. When this switch
is set to OFF, the master signal can be
monitored through the right side of the
headphone all the time, the CUE signal selected
by CUE SELECTOR will be heard from the left
side. This feature allows DJs to monitor current
and next source simultaneously.

@3 LEVEL (Headphone Level)

Adjust the monitor level of the headphones.

@4 PHONES (Headphone Jack)

Used to connect the headphones. Headphones
with impedance from 8-600 can be used.

REAR PANEL SECTION

28

30

26

25 32

33

34 35

29

31 28 28

26 25 29

27

@5 PHONO 1,2 [RCA PIN JACK]

Connect turntables equipped with MM (Moving
Magnet type) cartridge. The signal from the
turntable is fed to the PGM channels when Phono
input 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, tape
decks, DATs, MDs etc. The signal from line
level equipment is fed to the PGM channels
when 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 input
channel.

@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 produces
noise on Phono input signal.

#0

PA OUT (Balanced Output) [XLR MALE, 2 PIN HOT]

Main output jacks. Connect to the input of the
power amplifier or the master console with XLR
3 pin cable.

#1

P A OUT LEVEL (Balanced Output Level Select Switch) [-10dB/0dB]

Used to select the output level of the PA OUT
from -10dB or 0dB. Please select the level
according to the input sensitivity of the power
amplifier or the master console.

#2 LINE OUT

(Unbalanced Output) [1/4" PHONE JACK]

Unbalanced LINE output. Connect to the input
of the power amplifier or the master console with
1/4" phone cable. PA OUT LEVEL (

#1

) does not

effect this output.

#3 BOOTH OUT

(Output for Monitor System) [1/4" PHONE JA CK]

Connect to the input of the power amplifier of
the DJ booth monitor system.

#4 POWER (Power Switch)
#5 AC IN

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

CAUTION

When the line level equipment is connected to
LINE 5 input jack, the input signal from PHONO
3 is disconnected and only the signal from line
level equipment is fed to AUX input. Please
disconnect LINE 5 when turntable is used.

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CONNECTION EXAMPLE

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

KEYPITCH

REVERSE

OPEN/
CLOSE

STOP

DISPLAY

REPEAT

AB

SEARCH

TRACK

MIN SEC FRM

 

ENTER 123

LOOP

START

END

RELOOP/EXIT

POINT FOCUS

MONITOR

CHANNELACHANNEL

B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER

POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

CHANNELACHANNEL

B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER

POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

MONITOR 
SPEAKER

MONITOR 

SPEAKER

MAIN 

SPEAKER

MAIN 

SPEAKER

CD，MD PLAYER，DAT，S

CDPLAYER［Vestax CDX-35］

CDPLAYER［Vestax CDX-35］

UNBALANCED INPUT

LINE5

LINE1

or

LINE2

LINE3

or

LINE4

PHONO3

PHONO1

PHONO2

BALANCED INPUT

POWER AMPLIFIER

［Vestax PT-X1000A］

POWER AMPLIFIER

［Vestax PT-X1000A］

OUT PUT

OUT PUT

OUT PUT

OUT PUT

GND TERMINAL

GND TERM

GND TERMINAL

MONITOR SYSTEM

MAIN PA

BOOTH

OUT

PA

OUT

LINE
OUT

GND

GND

GND

Instruments connected to the OUT PUT

Instuments connected

Instruments connected to the PGM 2 Instruments connected to th

TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］ TURNTABLE［VES

TURNTABLE［VEST

8

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 For
PMC SERIES

( PMC05ProII, PMC06ProA, etc)

Insert the 
multi-cable connector

Set switch to "PCV" position.

Note

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

Top panel

Crossfader

unit

Inputfader

unit

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HOW TO CHANGE THE JACK PANEL POSITION

The I/O jack panel of the PMC-250 can be placed either on the top or back side of the unit. Please
refer to following Fig.

Initially, the I/O panel is placed on the top-side. In case of changing the jack panel position to
TYPE □

B, please use following instructions.

●

Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which secure
the PANEL ①.

●

Remove 5 pieces of silver screw, which secure
the PANEL ②.

●

Install the PANEL○1to the back side and secure
it with 5 silver screws.

●

Install the PANEL○2to the top side and secure it
with 5 silver screws.

CAUTION

Please ensure use of the proper screwdriver
(3mm Phillips type). Please hold the
screwdriver upright and turn slowly. Do not use
excessive force, or it may damage the screw
head.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

L

R

RIA A

ATT

ATT

RIA A

LINE 1

LINE 3

PHON O 1

PHON O 2

PHON O 3

LINE 2

LINE 4

LINE 5

MIC

MAS TER LEV EL

BOO TH LEVE L

INPUT

SELECTOR

INPUT

SELECTOR

TRI M

TRI M

MIC LE VEL

AUX L EVEL

CUE SE LECT

MON ITOR LEV EL

MET ER SELE CT

PHON ES

LINE O UT

MAST ER OUT

BOOT H OUT

LEV EL METE R

LO PASS

LO PASS

MID PAS S

MID PAS S

HI PASS

HI PASS

ISO LATOR

PEA K LEVEL

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

PMC-250 BLOCK DIAGRAM

PGM-1

PGM-2

PGM-3 (AU X)

MIC

LO

LO

LO

MID

MID

MID

HI

HI

HI

IF- 1

C.F

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L (PGM -1)

L

L

L

L

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R (PGM -2)

R

R

R

R

PHON O 1

PHON O 1

LINE 1

LINE 1

LINE 2

LINE 2

-10d B

+6dB

+6dB

-10d B

-10d B

0dB

0dB

-10d B

-0dB

-0dB

-1

-1

RIA A

RIA A

INPUT

SELECTOR

INPUT

SELECTOR

LO PASS

LO PASS

FILTE R

MID PAS S

MID PAS S

HI PASS

HI PASS

ISO LATOR

PEAK LEVEL

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

CUT

LO

LO

LO

MID

MID

MID

HI

HI

HI

IF- 2

PHON O 2

PHON O 2

LINE 3

LINE 3

LINE 4

LINE 4

-10d B

PGM- 1

SPLI T

PGM- 1

PGM- 2

MAST ER

1

12

3

3

2

MAST ER

SPLI T

STER EO

STER EO

PGM- 2

AUX

+6dB

+6dB

-10d B

-0dB

-0dB

To CUE, LED

RIA A

RIA A

Fro m PGM-1

L

R

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

ATT

Vestax Corporation

SPECIFICATIONS

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



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

Sep.01 PMC250 E1