Vestax PMC-55 User Manual

VESTAX CORPORATION

2-37-1 Kamiuma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0011 Japan
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

VESTAX America

2750C 29th Ave Suite. 115 Hollywood. Fl33020
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

VESTAX(Europe)Ltd.

18 st.Christophers Road, Haslemere,Surrey GU 27 1DQ England.
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]

OWNER'S MANUAL

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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

perfromance-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 characterristics 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
perfrom sefety 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. A high specification VCA, Voltage Controlled
Amplifier, is utilized in the Crossfader system.
This minimizes noise and wear from the
mechanical parts of the Crossfader. Additionally,
the Crossfader "Curve" can be easily adjusted on
the front panel for change in Mixing styles. At
one extreme is the long running mix and at the
other is the Scratch or Cut mix.

2. Each of the input channels will accept one stereo
phono and two stereo line sources, these are
instanly switchable giving a massive twelve input
capability. Each input channel has a gain control
for the setting of input levels. A level display,
balance control and three band EQ are also
provided on each channel. The separate Mic input
section has its own EQ.

3. One stereo input of each channel can be
connected via the top panel for quick and easy
access. This is particularly useful for "visiting"
DAT players,etc.

4. The stereo Insertion ports are provided on the
front panel. These allow for the easy connection
of outboard effects such as VESTAX DCR­1200PRO Frequency Separator, Compressor and
Gate machines. And the stereo Master loop is
provided on the top panel also. This allows for
total sound control with Graphic EQ or
Reverberator, etc.

5. The PMC-55 has the most comprehensive output
lineup as well. No less than two separate
Masters(balanced and unbalanced), one DJ Booth
Monitor, one stereo Cue and a Headphones
Monitor makes this mixer the most versatile
"MIXER'S MIXER" available today.

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

MAX

LINE 1

PHONO 1 LINE 2

LR

MIN

R

L

PGM 1

+6dB(0dB

)

IN

-24dB

PRE

OUT

POST PRE

OUT

POST PRE

OUT

POST PRE

OUT

POST

OUT

A MASTER B

+6dB(0dB

)

-24dB

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+6dB(0dB

)

+3
0

-3

-8

-13

(dB)(

dB

)(

dB

)(

dB

)

(dB)

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

-24dB

HI

LOW

AUX

MASTER 1

C.F. ASSIGN

CUE

EQ CUT

IN

OUT

MASTER 2

MID

TRIM

BAL

INPUT

EQ EQ EQ EQ

EQ

LINE IN 2

MAX

LINE 3

PHONO 2 LINE 4

LR

MIN

R

L

PGM 2

IN

OUT

A MASTER B

+3
0

-3

-8

-13

HI

LOW

AUX

MASTER 1

C.F. ASSIGN

CUE

EQ CUT

IN

OUT

MASTER 2

MID

TRIM

BAL

INPUT

LINE IN 4

MAX

LINE 5

PHONO 3 LINE 6

LR

MIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

R

L

PGM 3

IN

OUT

A MASTER B

+3
0

-3

-8

-13

HI

LOW

AUX

MASTER 1

C.F. ASSIGN

CUE

EQ CUT

IN

OUT

MASTER 2

MID

TRIM

BAL

INPUT

LINE IN 6

MAX

1

+6
+3
+2
+1

0

-1

-2

-4

-7

-10

-15

-20

2

DJ

LINE 7

PHONO 4 LINE 8

LR

L

L

R

R

MIN

R

L

PGM 4

POWER

ON

OFF

MASTER LOOP

AUX

MIC LEVEL

MASTER

BOOTH MONITOR

HEAD PHONE MONITOR

DJ MIC IN

IN

OUT

A MASTER B

+3
0

-3

-8

-13

+16dB-16dB

+16dB-16dB

MAXMIN MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

HI

HI

LOW

LEVEL

SEND

RCV

MASTER 1

PHONES

TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

MIC INCF MODE

MASTER 1

MASTER 1
MASTER 2

OFF
ON

IN METER LOOP

MASTER 2

CUE

MASTER

AUXCUE

MASTER 2

TALK OVER

LOW

AUX

MASTER 1

C.F. ASSIGN

CUE

EQ CUT

IN

OUT

MASTER 2

MID

TRIM

BAL

INPUT

GAIN

SEND

RCV

ON

LINE IN 8

B

A

PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

10

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

PROGRAM INPUT 
SECTION

MICROPHONE 
SECTION

MASTER 
SECTION

MONITOR 
SECTION

CROSSFADER 
SECTION

（＊）

（＊）

（＊）

（＊）

（＊）

（＊）

（＊）

（＊）

CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS

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PROGRAM INPUT SECTION

MAX

LINE 1

PHONO 1 LINE 2

LR

MIN

R

L

PGM 1

+6dB(0dB

)

IN

-24dB

PRE

OUT

POST

OUT

A MASTER B

+6dB(0dB

)

-24dB

+6dB(0dB

)

+3

0

-3

-8

-13

(dB)

-24dB

HI

LOW

AUX

MASTER 1

C.F. ASSIGN

CUE

EQ CUT

IN

OUT

MASTER 2

MID

TRIM

BAL

INPUT

EQ

LINE IN 2

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

1

3

10

8

9

7

6

11

12

5

4

2

○

5

BALANCE CONTROL

Adjusts the stereo balance for each PGM channel.
Can be used for adjusting the unbalanced stereo
image caused by strong Anti-Skating setting.
Clockwise rotation from center position increase
volume of R over L channel. Counter clockwise
rotation increase volume of L channel over R.

○

6

EQ CUT SWITCH

Press this switch to bypass EQ secti

on.

○

7

EQ (HI, MID, LOW)

Adjusts the HI,MID and LOW frequencies for each
PGM channel. Each band has following
specifications.

HI 8kHz -24dB~ +6dB Shelving type
MID 500Hz -24dB~ +6dB Peaking type
LOW 80Hz -24dB~+6dB Shelving type

○

8

AUX ASSIGN SWITCH

Used when sending signal to external effect processor
connected to AUX SEND/RETURN (42).

○

9

MASTER OUT ASSIGN 1, 2

Used to send the signal from each program to either
MASTER OUT 1 or 2 (43). MASTER LOOP is
located on MASTER OUT 1.

○

10

CROSSFADER ASSIGN

Used to send the signal from each program to either
the crossfader (A or B) or the master directory. A for
left side of the crossfader, B for right side.

○

11

CUE ASSIGN

Used to send the signal from each program to
monitor section for headphones monitoring. Signal
is sent to CUE OUT (42) too. This allows for
sending signal to external sampling unit connected
to CUE OUT.

○

12

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 IF­50 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

●

Remove a knob and two screws which hold the

fader unit.

●

Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from
the fader unit.

●

Insert the connector to the new fader unit.

●

Replace the knob and the fader unit to the panel
and fix it with screws.

●

Replace the fader unit panel and tighten the
screws.

○

1

LINE IN 2, 4, 6, 8 (RCA)

Used for line level input. Connect CD player or tape
deck to these jacks. Line level musical instruments
with stereo outputs such as rhythm machine or
sampler are also good for LINE IN. And they are
located on the top panel for quick and easy access.
This is particularly useful for "visiting" equipment.

○

2

INPUT SELECTOR

Used to select the input (two LINE or one PHONO)
to be sent to each PGM channel.

○

3

INPUT LEVEL METER

The LED level meters indicate the input signal level
of each PGM channel.

○

4

GAIN CONTROL

Adjusts the input level of each channel. Set INPUT
FADER (12) to 7-8 position, adjust GAIN so that
INPUT LEVEL METER(3) shows about 0dB.

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CROSSFADER SECTION

MICROPHONE SECTION

TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

CF MODE

B

A

14 13 15

○

13

CROSS FADER

Mixes the signal assignes by CROSSFADER
ASSIGN(10) 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-50 when it is
worn out.

○

14

TRANSFORMER SWITCH

With the crossfader moved to either right or left, the
opposite program can be heard instantly by pressing
the opposite⑳ transformer button.

○

15

CF MODE VOLUME

Adjust the crossfader curve. Clockwise rotation give a
gentle crossfade good for long running mixes. Counter
clockwise rotation gives a steep crossfade good for
scratching and cutting.

○

16

MIC GAIN

Adjusts the input level from each microphone input.

○

17

MIC SELECTOR

Used to select the microphones to be Master section.

○

18

MIC EQ (HI,LOW)

Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for all
microphones input.

○

19

MIC LEVEL

Adjusts the input level from all microphones input.

○

20

TALK OVER LEVEL

When TALK OVER SWITCH ◯21is depressed, the
level of all sources excluding the microphone input
are reduced. Reduction level can be adjusted by this
control. Clockwise rotation gives a large reduction
level.

○

21

TALK OVER SWITCH

When this switch is depressed, the level of all
sources excluding the microphone input are reduced.

HOW TO REPLACE THE CROSS FADER

●

Remove a knob and four screws which hold the fader
unit.

●

Take the unit out.

●

Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from
the fader unit.

●

Insert the connector to the new fader unit.

●

Replace the knob and the fader unit and fix it with
screws.

EQ

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

1

2

DJ

MIC

+16dB-16dB

+16dB-16dB

HI

LOW

LEVEL

IN

TALK OVER

GAIN

ON

17

18

16

19

20

21

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MASTER SECTION

○

22

MASTER LOOP (RCA)

This loop(send/return) is located on MASTER OUT
1 (43) before output jack. It is useful for total sound
control with Graphic EQ or Reverberator,etc.

○

23

POWER SWITCH

LED located on the top panel is lit when on.

○

24

OUTPUT LEVEL METER

The LED level meters indicate the signal level of
MASTER OUT 1 or 2 (43).

○

25

AUX SEND LEVEL

Used to adjust send level from AUX SEND (41).
The signal is selected by AUX ASSIGN SWITCH
(8).

○

26

AUX RETURN LEVEL

Used to adjust return level to AUX RETURN (41).
This AUX RETURN can be used as the sub line
input.

○

27

METER ASSIGN

Select either MASTER OUT 1 or 2 indicated by
OUTPUT LEVEL METER (25).

○

28

LOOP SWITCH

Used when sending signal to external effect
processor connected to MASTER LOOP (22).

○

29

MASTER OUT LEVEL 1, 2

Used to adjust the output level from MASTER OUT
1 and 2 (43).

(dB)

+6
+3
+2
+1

0

-1

-2

-4

-7

-10

-15

-20

L

L

R

R

POWER

ON

OFF

MASTER LOOP

AUX

LEVEL

MASTER

MAXMIN MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

SEND

RCV

MASTER 1

MASTER 1
MASTER 2

OFF
ON

METER LOOP

MASTER 2

SEND

RCV

23

22

2827

24

25

29

26

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MONITOR SECTION

FRONT PANEL

○

30

BOOTH MONITOR SELECTOR

Select either MASTER OUT 1,2 (43) or CUE
ASSIGN (11) for monitoring by boothout.

○

31

BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL

Used to adjust the output level from BOOTH OUT
(44).

○

32

HEADPHONES MONITOR SELECTOR

Select either CUE OUT (42), MASTER OUT (43) or
AUX SEND (41) for monitoring by headphones.

○

33

HEADPHONES LEVEL

Adjusting the headphones output level.

○

34

HEADPHONES JACK

When listening with stereo headphones, connect
them to this jack. This features stereo cue system.

○

35

DJ MIC JACK

Input jack for connecting a DJ microphone.

○

36

PROGRAM SEND/RETURN (RCA)

They are stereo channel insertion ports allow for the
easy connection of outboard effects.

BOOTH MONITOR

HEAD PHONE MONITOR

DJ MIC IN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

PHONES

MIC IN

MASTER 1 MASTER 2

CUE

MASTER

AUXCUE

31

30

33

34

35

32

RCN

SEND

RCN

SEND

RCN

SEND

RL

PGM1

RL

PGM2

RL

PGM3

PGM I/O

RL

PGM4

36

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REAR PANEL

○

37

LINE IN 1, 3, 5, 7 (RCA)

They work the same as LINE IN 2, 4, 6, 8 (1).

○

38

PHONO IN 1, 2, 3, 4 (RCA)

Connects turntable output equipped with MM type
pickup cartridge. If MC type cartridge is used, a pre­amp is required.

○

39

GROUND TERMINAL

Connects to ground lead of the turntable. This helps
to reduce noise and hum.

○

40

MIC 1, 2 (1/4" Phone)

Input jack for connecting the microphones.

○

41

AUX SEND/RETURN (1/4" Phone)

Connects to outboard effects such as Delay
machine. AUX SEND is located on pre-input fader.

○

42

CUE OUT (1/4" Phone)

When CUE ASSIGN(11) is depressed,the signal
comes out from this jack. It can be used for
sampling source output.

○

43

MASTER OUT 1, 2

(1/4" Phone, Unbalanced)

Connects to the input of power amplifier. These
jacks are Phone type for consumer applications. This
mixer has two pairs of MASTER OUT. And each
output level can be set separately. This means that
MASTER OUT (43) can be used for main output and
sub. For example, one for hall, the other for entrance.

○

44

BOOTH OUT (1/4" Phone)

This can be used for DJ booth monitor. Same signal
as HEADPHONES OUT comes out.

○

45

MASTER OUT 1, 2 (XLR, Balanced)

Connects to the input of power amplifier. These
connectors are XLR type for professional audio
applications. They works the same as Unbalanced
MASTER OUT 1, 2 (43). Pin No.3 for HOT.

○

46

AC POWER CABLE

Connects the plug to AC outlet on the wall.

○

47

BALANCE OUT LEVEL SWITCH

Used to select the output level of the MASTER
OUT 1.2.

PMC-55

50 / 60Hz 20W

AC100V

MADE IN JAPAN

SERIAL NO.

CAUTON

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

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

GND GND GND

LINE 1

PHONO 1

LINE 3

PHONO 2

LINE 5

PHONO 3

RLRLRLRL

R

PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 HOT
PIN 3 COLD

L

RL

RLRL

LINE 7MASTER 1

MASTER 1

MASTER 2

BAL OUT LEVEL

-20 -10 0(dB)

AUX SEND

MASTER 2

AUX RTN

BOOTH OUT

CUE OUT

PHONO 4

MIC 2 MIC 1

PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

46 44

43 4145

42 4047

39

38

37

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

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11

CONNECTION

Speaker Speaker

CD Player［Vestax CD

EFFECTOR.
(DELAY.REVERB.SAMPLER

AMPLIFIER FOR BOOTH 
MONITOR POWERED SPEAKER

Sampler

MIC

Turntable［Vestax PDX

CHANNELACHANNEL

B

MAX MINI MAX MINI

PROTECT B.T.L POWER

POWER

INPUT

PEAK

INPUT ON / OFF

PEAK

Power Amp［Vestax PT-X1000A］

LINE

1,3,5,7

GND

PHONO

1,3,5,7

SEND

SEND RTN

RETURN

RCN

SEND

RCN

SEND

RCN

SEND

RL

PGM1

RL

PGM2

RL

PGM3

PGM I/O

RL

PGM4

PMC-55

50 / 60Hz 20W

AC100V

MADE IN JAPAN

SERIAL NO.

CAUTON

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

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

GND GND GND

LINE 1

PHONO 1

LINE 3

PHONO 2

LINE 5

PHONO 3

RLRLRLRL

R

PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 HOT
PIN 3 COLD

L

RL

RLRL

LINE 7MASTER 1

MASTER 1

MASTER 2

BAL OUT LEVEL

-20 -10 0(dB)

AUX SEND

MASTER 2

AUX RTN

BOOTH OUT

CUE OUT

PHONO 4

MIC 2 MIC 1

PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER

EFFECTOR.
(DELAY.REVERB.SAMPLER.

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BOOST CANCEL SW/TRIM LEVEL SELECT SW

① Each EQ volume has boost cancel switch.

② When boost cancel switch is on, equalizer range

changes - 24

〜

+6dB to - 24〜0dB EQ boost is

canceled.

③ Each trim volume has level select switch. you can

select range of trim from -20,-10,and 0dB.

BOOST CANCEL SWITCH and TRIM LEVEL SELECT SWITCH are located under front panel. When you
change settings, remove 8 screws (＊) on front panel (refer to page 5, CONTROL AND FUNCTION) . And
remove front panel.

CAUTION

BOOST CANCEL SWITCH

TRIM LEVEL SELECT SWITCH

①

②

③

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-24dB +6dB -24dB 0dB

14

SPECIFICATIONS

Normal Input Level/Impedance
PHONO ‐42dBv／60kΩ
LINE ‐10dBv／20kΩ
MIC ‐60dBv／2kΩ
AUX RTN ‐10dBv／10kΩ
MASTER LOOP RTN ‐10dBv／10kΩ
PGM I/O RTN -10dBv／5kΩ

Normal Output Level/Impedance
MASTER OUT（UNBAL.） 0dBv／1kΩ
MASTER OUT（BAL.） +4dBm／200Ω
AUX SEND -10dBv／500Ω
CUT OUT 0dBv／500Ω
BOOTH OUT 0dBv／500Ω
HEADPHONES 80mW max. @ 33Ω／ ≧8Ω
MASTER LOOP SEND -10dBv／1kΩ
PGM I/O SEND -10dBv／500Ω
Frequency Response 20Hz〜20kHz（＋0，‐1dB）
S/N Ratio ≧120dB
THD ＜0.01％Dimensions
Dimensions（W×H×D） 330×90×400mm
Weight 7.0kg
Power Requirement 20W

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Vestax Corporation

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