Vestax PMC-270A User Manual

Professional Mixing Controller

OWNER'S MANUAL

VESTAX CORPORATION

VESTAX America

VESTAX(Europe)Ltd.

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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．

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presence of important operating and maintenance（servicing）instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance．

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER（OR BACK）

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVlCING T0 QUALIFIED SERVlCE PERSONNEL

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.

2.

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or the like.

3.

This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.

4.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier
and headphone or speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable. Without. you should consult an
audiologist.

5.

The product should be location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation.

6.

The product should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

7. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in operating instructions or as marked on the
product.

8. The power - supply cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

9.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

10.

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when ;
A. The power - supply cord or the plug has been damaged ;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

product ; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain ; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in perfromance ; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in
the use - maintenance instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : When using electric products, basic precaution should always be followed,

including the following :

CONGRATULATIONS！

Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PMC-270A，Professional Mixing Controller．As The
top of the line, the PMC-270A is a high specification mixer designed to meet the most
professional requirements of the 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.

FEATURES

●

Three band isolator switch kills each frequency range completely in quick action.

●

Pre / Post selectable AUX send switch enables various effect processing. The effect signal can be controlled by
a dedicated return level control knob, the signal can be also monitored by headphone when "return" is selected
by cue button.

●

The new option meter allows DJs to monitor the cue signal visually. The tempo can be matched by eyes as well
as ears.

●

Three phono and 6 line inputs are provided to meet the new mixing style with various input source.

●

User replaceable 60 m/m input faders and 45 m/m cross fader make "on sight service" very easy. Optional
input rotary volume can be replaced with the fader for "House" application.

●

Line 4 input jack (RCA) is located on the top panel. This allows DJs to use hand carried DAT or MD player
mixing with installed equipment.

IMPORTANT

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user
serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to a VESTAX
Authorized Service Center. Always disconnect all equipment
from the main supply when disconnecting or reconnecting
signal leads. The power cord should be connected last. Make
sure that the power switch is off when connecting the power
cord. Disconnect from AC supply when equipment is not used
for extended amount of time.

WARRANTY

The warranty might vary from country to country. Each
distributor has their own warranty system in accordance with
the country or state regulations or laws. VESTAX observes the
manufacturing countrys regulations.

PRECAUTIONS

＊Humidity and dust

Avoid use where there is high humidity and dust which may
cause damage to internal parts.

＊Temperature

Avoid use in hot, (over 35℃)and cold, (below 5℃)
locations. Keep the unit away from extreme direct heat such
as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed vehicles.

＊Power cord handling

Connecting the power cord to other cords or joining cords
together can cause fire and electric shock. This is extremely
dangerous.
Take precaution when handling AC plugs and connectors.
Handle only the plug or connector and do not perform these
operations with wet hands.

＊Keep away from liquids

Do not stand cans containing liquids on or near the
equipment. If liquid enters equipment, disconnect the power
cord from the power outlet immediately.

2

1

MAXMIN

PHONO 1

LINE 1

LINE 2

PGM 1LINE 4 IN

MIC

PGM1 ISOLATOR

PGM2 ISOLATOR

PHONES IN

INPUT

PRE OFF

POST

OFF

POST

OFF

POST

ONOFF

EFFECT

LOW MID HI LOW MID HI

CUE

OFF

POST

ONOFF

EFFECT

CUE

SIGNAL

TRIM

LR

MAXMIN

MIC-1

MIC-1 MIC-2

MAXMIN

MIC-2

+16dB-16dB

HI

+12dB-12dB

MID

+16dB-16dB

PRE

+16dB-16dB

+12dB-12dB

+16dB-16dB

PRE

+16dB-16dB

+12dB-12dB

+16dB-16dB

LOW

RL

BAL

EQ

+16dB-16dB

HI

+16dB-16dB

LOW

EQ

ONOFF

EFFECT

CUE

SIGNAL

HI

EQ

ONOFF

EFFECT

CUE

ONOFF

CUE

SIGNAL

HI

EQ

MAXMIN

PHONO 2

LINE 3

LINE 4

SUB

INPUT

TRIM

MID

LOW

RL

BAL

MAXMIN

PHONO 3

LINE 5

LINE 6

PGM 2

EFFECT

MASTER

MONITOR

INPUT

MASTER CUE

TRIM

MAXMIN

SEND

MAXMIN

RETURN

RL

BAL

MAXMIN

LEVEL

SPLIT CUE

PHONES

IN

MAXMIN

ON
OFF

PHONES

LEVEL

MID

LOW

RL

BAL

LR

+8 +8
+5 +5
+3 +3
+1 +1

0 0

-1 -1

-3 -3

-5 -5

-7 -7

-10 -10

-15 -15

POWER

POWER

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

PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

PROGRAM INPUT SECTION

PMC-270A

MICROPHONE
AND SUB INPUT 
SECTION

ISOLATOR SECTION

MASTER

SECTION

TOP PANEL

PROGRAM

INPUT SECTION

PROGRAM INPUT SECTION

1. INPUT SELECTOR
Used to select input (2 line or 1 phono) to be sent to each PGM channel.

2. TRIM CONTROL
Adjusts the Input level of each channel. Set INPUT FADER to 7- 8position. adjust
TRIM so that the INPUT LEVEL METER shows about 0dB.

3. BALANCE CONTROL
Adjusts the stereo balance for each PGM channel. Can be used for adjusting the
unbalanced stereo image caused by a strong anti-skating setting. Clockwise rotation
from center position increases the volume of R over L channel. A counter clockwise
rotation increases the volume of L channel over R.

4. EQUALIZER(HI,MID,LOW)
Adjusts the HI, MID, LOW frequencies for each PGM channel. Each band has
following specifications.

HI 8kHz ±12dB Shelving type
MID 500Hz ±16dB Peaking type
LOW 80Hz ±12dB Shelving type

5. EFFECT SWITCH
This switch enables the signal from each programs to be sent to AUX send jack.
Different signal routes can be selected this switch to different positions.

P R E : The signal before the input fader ( after the EQ ) will be sent to AUX

output.
POST : The signal after the input and cross fader will be sent to AUX output.
OFF : No signal will be sent to AUX output.

6. CUE SWITCH
Used to send the signal from each
program to monitor section for
headphone monitoring.

7. INPUT FADER
Used to adjust the Input level of each
program. Usually set at the 7-8
position. This is a detachable

fader for
the ease of replacement. Replace with
the IF-27 when it is worn out.

HOW TO REPLACE THE INPUT FADER

●

Remove four screws which hold the
fader unit panel.

●

Take the unit out with the panel
Carefully remove the multi-cable
connector from the fader unit.

●

Insert the connector to the new fader
unit.

●

Put the fader unit panel in position
and tighten the screws.

8. CROSS FADER
When the Input level of PGM1 and
PGM2 are properly set, PGM1 will be
heard with the cross fader set to the
left side. PGM2 will be heard with
the cross fader set to the right side.
When the cross fader is set in the
center, both programs will be heard.
This is detachable fader for the ease
of replacement with CF-R when it is
worn out.

Remove four screws.

Remove four screws.

Remove the multi­cable connector from
fader unit.

Remove the multi-cable
connecter from fader unit.

1

INPUT

PHONO 1

TRIM

2

BAL

3

EQ

HI

MID

4

LOW

EFFECT

5

6

CUE

SIGNAL

7

PGM 1

LINE 2

LINE 1

MAXMIN

RL

+16dB-16dB

+12dB-12dB

+16dB-16dB

PRE OFF

POST

ONOFF

10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

MICROPHONE,
SUB INPUT SECTION

LINE 4 IN

MIC

OFF

POST

ONOFF

EFFECT

CUE

LR

MAXMIN

MIC-1

MIC-1 MIC-2

MAXMIN

MIC-2

+16dB-16dB

HI

+16dB-16dB

LOW

EQ

14

9

11

10

12

13



MICROPHONE, SUB INPUT SECTION

9. LINE INPUT JACK(LINE4)

Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD players,tape decks ,DATs, or
MDs etc.

10. MIC INPUT JACK(MIC1,2)
Input jacks of mic1, mic2.

11. MIC LEVEL
Adjusts the input level from all of the microphone inputs.

12. MIC EQUALIZER(HI,LOW)
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for all of the
microphone input.

13. EFFECT SWITCH
Used when sending signal to the external effect
processor connected to the effect SEND/RETURN.

14. CUE SWITCH
Used to send the signal from the mic channel to the
monitor section for headphone monitoring.

MASTER SECTION

15. MASTER OUT LEVEL METER
The LED level meters indicate the signal level of the
line out.

16. CUE LEVEL METER
The LED level meters indicate the signal level of
PGM input selected by CUE SWITCH.

17. EFFECT SEND LEVEL
Used to adjust the output level from EFFECT SEND
JACK. The signal is selected by the effect switch.

18. EFFECT RETURN LEVEL
Used to adjust the input level from the EFFECT
RETURN JACK. This EFFECT RETURN can be
used as the sub line input.

19. EFFECT CUE SWITCH
Used to send the signal from EFFECT RETURN
JACK to the monitor section for headphone
monitoring.

20. MASTER BALANCE VOLUME
Adjusts the signal balance of left to the right side of
the outputs from the OUTPUT jack on the rear
panel.

21. MASTER LEVEL VOLUME
Adjust the signal level output from the output jack
on the rear panel.

22. SPLIT 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 SWITCH (5, 14).
This enables both programs to be monitored
simultaneously,thus assisting in beat mixing.

23. HEAD PHONE LEVEL
Adjusts the headphone output level.

24. HEAD PHONE JACK
Use this jack to connect the headphones the
impedance 8ohm to 600ohm can be used, 150ohm is
recommended.

ONOFF

CUE

EFFECT

MASTER

MONITOR

MASTER CUE

MAXMIN

SEND

MAXMIN

RETURN

RL

BAL

MAXMIN

LEVEL

SPLIT CUE

PHONES

IN

MAXMIN

ON
OFF

PHONES

LEVEL

LR

+8 +8
+5 +5
+3 +3
+1 +1

0 0

-1 -1

-3 -3

-5 -5

-7 -7

-10 -10

-15 -15

POWER

POWER

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

MASTER SECTION

PGM 2 SUB PGM 1OUTPUT EFFECT

R

R

L

L

MASTER OUT 1

R

R

L

L

SEND

ON

OFF

LINE 6

RL

LINE 5

PHONO 3

RLLINE 2

LINE 1

PHONO 1

LINE 3

PHONO 2

RETURN

GNDGND

MADE IN CHINA

SERIAL NO.

AC230V 50 / 60Hz 16W

PMC-270A

POWER

MASTER OUT 2

28 30 31

34

33

35

32

29

REAR PANEL

28. POWER SWITCH
The first LED of MASTER OUT LEVEL METER
that is located on the top panel is lit when on.

29. AC POWER CABLE

30.

OUTPUT JACK

(1/4inch PHONE JACK, RCA PIN JACK)

Connect to the input of power amplifier.

31. EFFECT SEND JACK
Connect the SEND jacks to the input of an
external effector unit(Delay,Reverb etc)

32. EFFECT RETURN JACK
Connect the RETURN jacks to the output of the
effector.

33. PHONO INPUT JACK
Input jack for PGM1,PGM2 and SUB channel
turntables.
Connect turntables equipped with the MM pick up
cartridge only.

34. LINE INPUT JACK
Input connectors for the line level equipment such
as CD players, tape decks, DATs, MDs.

35, GROUND TERMINAL

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

REAR PANEL

ISOLATOR SECTION

25, HI SWITCH

Allows cutting off the sound of treble range. Sound volume will be
cut when the switch is set downwards. When the switch is put back,
the output volume returns to normal. Can be useful for cutting off
the sound of the cymbals or high hats for example.

26, MID SWITCH

Allows cutting off the sound of the middle range. Sound volume will
be cut when the switch is set downward position. When the switch
is put back, the output volume becomes normal sound volume. Can
be used for cutting off vocal and melody from the source.

27, LOW SWITCH

Allows cutting off the sound of the bass range. Sound volume will be
cut when the switch is set downward. When the switch is put back,
the output volume return to normal. Can be utilized for creating the
effects of an acapella.

PGM1 ISOLATOR

LOW MID HI

252627

ISOLATOR SECTION

Vestax Corporation

Specification

●NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL／IMPEDANCE
PHONO −42dB／470k
LINE −10dB／47k
MIC −42dB／303k
EFFECT RCV −10dB／47k

●RATED OUTPUT LEVEL／IMPEDANCE
LINE OUT −4dB／10KΩ
REC OUT −10dB／10kΩ
EFFECT SEND −10dB／10kΩ

●

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

20Hz〜20kHz (＋0，−3dB)

●S/N RATIO −80dB

●DIMENSION (

WXHXD

) W290

mm

XH80mmXD380

mm

●WEIGHT 5kg