Vestax PMC37Pro User Manual

Professional Mixing Controller
OWNER'S MANUAL
VESTAX CORPORATION
1-18-6 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 Japan Phone:03-3412-7011 Fax:03-3412-7013 Web:www.vestax.com
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Vestax Technical Center of America
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Vestax Europe Technical Support
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CONGRATULATIONS
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CONTENTS
CAUTION
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
3 WARRANTY 4 FEATURES
5 FUNCTIONS 5 HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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SPECIFICATIONS 12
Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PMC37Pro, Professional Mixing Controller. Please read this owner's manual carefully before you start to use your mixer in order to fully understand all of the special features.
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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.
15.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
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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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.
WARRANTY
PLEASE NOTE THAT INPUT FADERS AND CROSSFADERS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE NORMAL WARRANTY AS THEY ARE MOVING PARTS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND TEAR, AND IN MANY CASES THEY ARE USER REPLACEABLE. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY CONSUMER RIGHTS.
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 REGULATION.
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FEATURES
Matrix input assign system allows instant selection of multiple sound sources for any input channel. Incredibly, for the first time, one turntable could be assigned to every program channel.
3 band isolator (slide volume control) on each program channel for extreme mixing techniques.
Sweep filter control cuts or boosts a narrow frequency band giving DJs a new creative tool to
add flanging type effects to their performance.
High quality VCA circuitry provides optimum S/N, warm fat sound and broadcast quality audio.
2 effect loops with PRE/POST switches on each channel for ultimate control of effect
processing.
2 microphone inputs with 2 band EQ and effect send/return.
+8 +5 +3 +1 +0
-1
-3
-5
-7
-10
-15
CUE L R
POWER
PGM
1
PGM
2
PGM
3 MONITOR
MONITOR SELECT
MONITOR LEVEL
PHONES
C.F. MODE
CROSS FADER
AUX 1
AUX 2
PGM
1
MIC LEVEL
PGM
2
INPUT SELECTOR
PGM
3
MASTER
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL
BA
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
AUX 1
OFF
MAXMIN
MAXMIN MAXMIN MAXMIN
RL
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
R
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
AUX 2
AUX 1
MASTER
CUE
4
3
2
1
LRLRLMAXMIN MAXMIN
HI
LOW
PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
PHONES
LOW
DRY
FILTER
PRE
AB
MASTER OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
OFF
POST
MID HI
ON OFF
INPUT ASSIGN
MAIN MIC
SUB MIC
EQ
MIC SEND
SEND
RCV
SEND
RCV
ISOLATOR
ON OFF
ISOLATOR
ON OFF
ISOLATOR
FILTER FILTER FILTER
SWEEP
AUX 1
C.F. ASSIGN
PHONO 1 LINE 1
INPUT 1
PHONO 2 LINE 2
INPUT 2
PHONO 3 LINE 3
INPUT 3
PHONO 4 LINE 4
INPUT 4
CUE
AUX 2
GAIN BAL GAIN BAL GAIN BAL
LOW
DRY
FILTER
PRE
AB
MASTER
OFF
POST
MID HI
INPUT ASSIGN
SWEEP
AUX 1
C.F. ASSIGN CUE
AUX 2
LOW
DRY
FILTER
PRE
AB
MASTER
SPLIT STEREO
OFF
POST
MID HI
INPUT ASSIGN
SWEEP
AUX 1
C.F. ASSIGN CUE
AUX 2
BAL
MASTER LEVEL
SUB MASTER LEVEL
+6dB
-OOdB
+6dB
-OOdB
AUX 2
MICAUX SECTION
PROGRAM SECTION
MASTERMONITOR SECTION
CROSSFADER SECTION
FUNCTIONS
TOP PANEL
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qINPUT SELECT SWITCH
Used to select input source from either PHONO or LINE.
w
INPUT ASSIGN SWITCH
Used to assign the signal from each input, INPUT1 to INPUT4, to be sent to each PGM.
e
PGM GAIN CONTROL
Adjusts the input level of each PGM. Set INPUT FADER (!2) to 7-8 position and adjust the GAIN CONTROL so that a sufficient signal is fed without distortion.
r
PGM BALANCE CONTROL
Adjusts the stereo balance for each PGM. Can be used for adjusting an unbalanced stereo image. Clockwise rotation from center position increases
PROGRAM SECTION
2
1
3 4 5
6
7
12
8 9
10 11
PGM 2
MAXMIN
4
3
2
1
RLMAXMIN
OFF ON
ON OFF
ISOLATOR
FILTER
PHONO 2 LINE 2
INPUT 2
PHONO 3 LINE 3
INPUT 3
GAIN BAL
LOW
DRY
FILTER
PRE
AB
MASTER
OFF
POST
MID HI
INPUT ASSIGN
SWEEP
AUX 1
C.F. ASSIGN CUE
AUX 2
+6dB
-OOdB
+6dB
-OOdB
PGM 2
LEVEL
the volume of R over L channel. A counter clockwise rotation increases the volume of L channel over R.
t
ISOLATOR ON/OFF SWITCH
When set to "OFF", a full range signal is transmitted regardless of the position of any isolator controls.
y
ISOLATOR [HI/MID/LOW]
Cuts and boosts each frequency range. The level is flat when this knob is set at center (click point). Each frequency range can be boosted up to +6dB when this knob is pushed fully up. Pushing down will cut each frequency range.
u
DRY-FILTER MIX FADER
Allows control of the signal balance between dry and effect (FILTER) sound. When the fader is located at center, each signal level is the same.
i
SWEEP CONTROL
You can control peak point of band pass filter. When you rotate clockwise, the point is moved towards higher frequency. Rotating counter-clockwise moves point towards lower frequency.
o
AUX ASSIGN SWITCH
This switch enables the signal from each program to be sent to EFFECT SEND JACK ($1). Different signal routes can be selected by moving this switch to the following different positions;
PRE: The signal before the input fader (after the EQ)
will be sent to AUX output. OFF: No signal will be sent to AUX output. POST: The signal after the input and crossfader will be
sent to AUX output.
!0
C.F. ASSIGN SWITCH
Used to send the signal from each program to either side of the crossfader (A or B) or direct to the master. "A" for left side of the crossfader, "B" for right side.
!1
CUE SWITCH
Used to send the signal from each program to the monitor section for headphone monitoring.
!2
INPUT FADER
Used to adjust the Input level of each program. Usually set to 7-8 position. This is a detachable fader for ease of replacement, replace with IF­37PCV when it is worn out. If you wish to use the fader unit with slide stroke distance of 45mm, you can replace with the Vestax "IF-05PCV". See "HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT".
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CROSS FADER SECTION
MASTER-MONITOR SECTION
C.F. MODE
CROSS FADER
BA
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13
MONITOR
MONITOR SELECT
MONITOR LEVEL
PHONES
MASTER
RL
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
AUX 2
AUX 1
MASTER
CUE
SPLIT STEREO
BAL
MASTER LEVEL
SUB MASTER LEVEL
15 16
17
18 19
20
21 22
23 24
24
LEVEL
PHONES
+8 +5 +3 +1 +0
-1
-3
-5
-7
-10
-15
CUE L R
POWER
!3CROSS FADER
Mixes the signal assigned by C.F. ASSIGN SWITCH (!0) to A side of the crossfader and B side. When the crossfader is set in the center position, both A and B can be heard. This is a detachable fader for ease of replacement with CF-37PCV when it is worn out. See "HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT".
!4
C.F. CURVE CONTROL
Adjusts the crossfader curve. Counter-clockwise rotation gives a gentle crossfade, good for long running mixes. Clockwise rotation gives a steep crossfade, suitable for scratching and cutting.
!5
CUE LEVEL METER
The LED bar level meters indicate the signal level of PGM input selected by CUE SWITCH (!1).
!6
MASTER OUT LEVEL METER
The LED bar level meters indicate the L and R outputs.
!7
POWER INDICATOR
Lights up when the POWER SWITCH (#1) is on.
!8
MASTER BALANCE VOLUME
Adjusts the signal balance of the L to R side of outputs from MASTER OUTPUT JACK (#9) on the rear panel.
!9
MASTER LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the signal level outputs from MASTER OUTPUT JACK (#9) on the rear panel.
@0
SUB-MASTER LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the signal level outputs from SUB-MASTER OUTPUT JACK ($0) on the rear panel.
@1
MONITOR SELECT SWITCH
Used to select the cue monitor for PGM1〜 4 (selected by CUE position), MASTER out and effect receive (AUX 1 or AUX 2).
@2
MONITOR STYLE SELECT SWITCH
When this switch is set to "SPLIT", the master signal is always heard through the right ear-cup of the headphones. The signal selected by MONITOR SELECT SWITCH (@1) will be heard in the left ear-cup. This enables both programs to be monitored simultaneously, thus assisting in beat mixing. When this switch is set to "STEREO", no master output is heard in the headphones, and only the signal selected by MONITOR SELECT SWITCH (@1) will be heard in both ear-cups.
@3
MONITOR LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the monitor level through the headphones.
@4
HEADPHONE JACK
Use this jack to connect the headphones. Headphones from 8ohm to 600ohm can be used.
1
2
3
○1○
2
3
L
L
E E
V
POSITION POSITIONPOSITION
fig-A CROSS FADER CURVE
Rotate clockwise this volume, C.F curve changes like a chart (  → →  )
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MIC-AUX SECTION
AUX 1
AUX 2
MIC
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
AUX 1
OFF
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
HI
LOW
MAIN MIC
SUB MIC
EQ
MIC SEND
SEND
RCV
SEND
RCV
AUX 2
25
26
28
29
30
29
30
27
@5MAIN MIC LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the input level of the MAIN MIC input (#7).
@6
SUB MIC LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the input level of the SUB MIC input (#8).
@7
MIC EQUALIZER [HI /LOW]
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for both the MAIN and SUB MIC input.
@8
MIC AUX SEND SELECT
Allows the input signal from MIC inputs to be sent to AUX1 and AUX2. Turn this control counter­clockwise to send output to AUX1. Turn clockwise to send output to AUX2.
@9
AUX SEND LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the output level from EFFECT SEND JACK ($1). Output signal can be selected by AUX ASSIGN SWITCH (o).
#0
AUX RECEIVE LEVEL VOLUME
Adjusts the input level from EFFECT RECEIVE JACK ($2).
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#1POWER SWITCH
Use to turn power on.
#2
POWER INPUT JACK
Connect the AC-12A, AC adaptor (12V AC, 1000mA).
#3REC OUTPUT JACK [RCA PIN JACK]
Connect to the input jack of the tape recorder, MD, DAT, etc. The output level of this jack is fixed and does not change with the MASTER LEVEL VOLUME (!9).
#4
GROUND TERMINAL
Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the turntables.
#5
PHONO INPUT JACK [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 INPUT JACK [RCA PIN JACK]
Connect the equipment with line level output (-10dB or 0dB), 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
MAIN MIC JACK [XLR/pin 2:HOT]
Input jack for MAIN MIC.
#8
SUB-MIC JACK [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Input jack for SUB MIC.
#9
MASTER OUTPUT JACK [1/4" TRS BALANCED JACK]
Connect to the input of power amp. Tip-----HOT
Ring----COLD Sleeve--GROUND
$0
SUB MASTER OUTPUT JACK [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Connect to input of power amp as monitor in DJ booth or as a separate sound zone for entrance foyer etc.
$1
EFFECT SEND JACK [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Connect to the input of the external effects. (Delay, Reverb etc)
$2
EFFECT RECEIVE JACK [1/4" PHONE JACK]
Connect to the output of the external effects. Can also be used as an extra input jack.
HOT COLD GND
fig-B. T.R.S JACK
REC OUT
POWER
AC 12V
PHONO 4
LINE 4
OUTPUT
SUB MASTER
AUX 2MASTER AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 1
SUB MIC
LINE 3 LINE 2 LINE 1
MAIN MIC
PHONO 3 PHONO 2 PHONO 1
GND
RLRL
RLRLRLRLRLRL
RLRLRL
GND GND GND
EFFECT SEND EFFECT RCV
PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN. AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
MADE IN CHINA UNDER LICENCE OF VESTAX TOKYO,JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
39 40 41 42
38
37
363534333231
REAR PANEL
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HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
q Remove all fader knobs and the 5 screws which fix the
top panel. (See fig-C)
wRemove the top panel.
qRemove the screws on the fader panel. (See fig-D)
wRemove the fader unit from position in mixer. (See
fig-D)
eCarefully remove the multi-cable connector from
fader unit. (See fig-E)
rAttach multi-cable connector to new fader unit. tPosition the fader unit carefully and secure with
screws.
HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP PANEL
HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
CF-
37PCV
I.F. CURVE SELECT SWITCH
B
A
D
L
L
E E
V
FADER POSITION
IF-05PCV INPUT FADER CURVE
IF-37PCV
1
3
5
7
21
Use a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver.
Note
When you change any parts, do not loosen the screws with marking.
Caution
fig-C
fig-D〕
fig-F
(for IF-05PCV)
fig-Hfig-G
fig-E〕
CHANGE TO "IF-05PCV"
qRemove the input fader unit "IF-37PCV". wLoosen 2 screws with marking on IF-37PCV (see fig-
F.1), and remove the fader panel from fader (VR) assembly.
eRemove the fader knob of IF-05PCV. rLoosen 2 screws with marking on IF-05PCV, and
remove the fader panel from fader (VR) assembly.
tInstall the fader panel of IF-37PCV to the fader unit (VR
assembly) of IF-05PCV. (See fig-F.2)
I.F. CURVE SELECT SWITCH
Adjusts the input fader curve pattern. (See fig-G) You can select I.F. curve pattern from A, B or C type curve. (See fig-H)
HOW TO REPLACE THE INPUT FADER UNIT WITH "IF-05PCV"
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM [example]
REC OUT
POWER
AC 12V
PHONO 4
LINE 4
OUTPUT
SUB MASTER
AUX 2MASTER AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 1
SUB MIC
LINE 3 LINE 2 LINE 1
MAIN MIC
PHONO 3 PHONO 2 PHONO 1
GND
RLRL
RLRLRLRLRLRL
RLRLRL
GND GND GND
EFFECT SEND EFFECT RCV
PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN. AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
MADE IN CHINA UNDER LICENCE OF VESTAX TOKYO,JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
R
RED
L
WHT
TURN TABLE
e.g. VESTAX PDX-2000〕
EFFECTOR
e.g. VESTAX DPH-X1〕
TURN TABLE
e.g. VESTAX PDX-2000〕
CHANNELACHANNEL
B
MAX MINI MAX MINI
PROTECT B.T.L POWER
POWER
INPUT
PEAK
INPUT ON / OFF
PEAK
CD,MD player,TAPE DECK etc :connect to LINE input jack of PMC-37Pro
AMP.
e.g. VESTAX PT-X1000A〕
CD PLAYER
e.g. VESTAX CDX-35〕
OUTPUT
CD PLAYER
e.g. VESTAX CDX-35〕
OUTPUT
TO MASTER OUT PUT
PHONO IN
GND
GND
PHONO IN
TO EFFECTOR SEND AUX-1
TO EFFECTOR RCV AUX-1
LINE IN LINE IN
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
TURN TABLE :connect to PHONO input jack of PMC-37Pro
GND
GND
R
RED
L
WHT
R
RED
L
WHT
R
RED
L
WHT
R
RED
L
WHT
Vestax Corporation
JAN.2002 PMC-37PRO EX
SPECIFICATIONS
NOMINAL INPUT IMPEDANCE INPUT PHONO 14 RCA PIN JACK -45dBv 470Ω SECTION LINE 14 RCA PIN JACK 0dBv 47KΩ
MIC 1/4" PHONE JACK -50dBv 47KΩ EFFECT RECEIVE1/4" PHONE JACK 0dBv 3.3KΩ
NOMINAL OUTPUT LOAD IMPEDANCE OUTPUT MASTER TRS BALANCED JACK +4dBv 10KΩ SECTION SUB MASTER 1/4" UNBALANCED JACK 0dBv 10KΩ
REC. OUT RCA PIN JACK -10dBv 10KΩ EFFECT SEND 1/4" PHONE JACK 0dBv 10KΩ
MAXMUM OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
HEADPHONE 1/4" PHONE JACK 187mW(150Ωload)>8Ω FREQUENCY RESPONSE 2020kHz S/N RATIO -80dBv POWER SUPPLY AC12V 1000mA DIMENSIONS(W×H×D) 302×103×406(mm) WEIGHT 5.8kg
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