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OWNER'S MANUAL
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CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing the Vestax PMC-500 Professional Mixing Controller. We suggest that you read through this owner's manual thoroughly so that you may enjoy the full use of this product safely and in the knowledge of all its special features and suitable applications. CONTENTS CAUTION 2 INPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 SPECIFICATIONS 4 FEATURES 5 FUNCTIONS 5 PROGRAM INPUT SECTION 6 CROSSFADER SECTION 7 MONITOR SECTION 7 MASTER SECTION 8 REAR PANEL 9 HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT 11 B
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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. 1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating 10. Power sources-This product should be operated instructions should be read before the appliance only from the type of power source indicated on is operated. the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup
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15. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product 16. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are from the wall outlet and refer servicing to required, be sure the service technician has used qualified service personnel under the following replacement parts specified by the manufacturer conditions: or have the same characterristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a. When the power-supply cord or plug is fire, electric shock or other hazards. damaged. b. If liquid
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FEATURES FUNCTIONS
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PROGRAM INPUT SECTION NOTE oPGM TRIM Adjusts the input level of each PGM channels. For acoustic clarity, set the INPUT FADER and MASRER FADER to a position of 7-8. Then adjusts the INPUT LEVEL METER !7 so as to established an indicated level of about 0dB. !0PGM ISOLATOR HI Adjusts the HI frequency level of each PGM. !1ISOLATOR MID Adjusts the MID frequency level of each PGM. !2PGM ISOLATOR LOW Adjusts the LOW frequency level of each PGM. qLINE INPUT RCA JACK !3AUX SE
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CROSS FADER SECTION !9CROSS FADER Mixes the signals assigned by the C.F. ASSIGN SWITCH !4 to either side of the crossfader. When the crossfader is set in the center position, both the left and right signals will be heard. This fader is user replaceable and may be changed easily by following this user guide's instructions carefully. See"HOW TO CHANGE THE CROSSFADER". *Replace this fader with a Vestax CF-PCV replacement inputfader. @0C.F. CURVE SELECT SWITCH Adjusts the crossfader curve. A cl
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MASTER SECTION #1METER ASSIGN SWITCH Use this switch to select either MASTER OUT 1 or 2 to be shown in the MASTER LEVEL METER #.0 #2POWER LED This LED will be illuminated when the POWER SWITCH %4 is on. #3AUX SEND LEVEL Adjusts the output level sent to an external effects unit connected to the AUX SEND JACK $9 on the rear panel. When the crossfader is used, this signal is taken after the crossfader but before the master fader. This makes a variety of techniques possible, such as the applicatio
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REAR PANEL $3MIC1 INPUT JACK %1REC OUT JACK Input jack for MIC. Connects to the input jack of any recording device MIC1: PHONE JACK (UNBALANCED) IE, tape recorder, MD, DAT, etc. The output level of MIC2: XLR JACK (BALANCED) this jack is fixed and does not change with the MASTER LEVEL. $4 EFFECT LOOP JACK TIP: SEND OUT %MASTER OUT1&2(1/4" PHONE J 2 ACK RING: RETURN INPUT (UNBALANCED),XLR JACK(BALANCED) SLEEVE: EARTH Connect to the input on a power amplifier. These jacks are Connects
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%4 FIRE EVACUATION CONTROL (JACK) output of all but the MIC signal(s). Keeping the MIC This feature has been added in order to ensure that signal(s) open will thus allow the PMC-500 operator venues using the PMC-500 are in compliance with to broadcast any necessary evacuation procedures modern fire safety standards. If a Fire Alarm is ensuring that all present are quickly and safely correctly connected to the PMC-500 and is triggered notified in an emergency. in an evacuation emergency, the PMC-
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HOW TO CHANGE THE INPUTFADER UNIT Change to "IF-500" q Re1.Remove the fader knobs. (See fig-a) w Remove the 4 screws which fix the input fader panel to the mixer. (See fig-b) e Remove the 2 screws which fix the input fader. (See fig-c) r Remove the input fader, and carefully remove the multi-cable connector from the fader unit. (See fig-d) t Replace the fader unit making sure that the connector wires are securely fastened before carefully positioning the fader unit and affixing with screws.
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HOW TO CHANGE THE CROSSFADER UNIT Change to "CF-PCV" q Remove the fader knob and 3 screws which fix the crossfader panel, and the carefully remove the panel. (See fig-e) w Remove the 2 screws affixing the crossfader unit. (See fig-f) e Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from the fader unit. (See fig-g) r Remove the fader knob of the new CF-PCV. (See fig-h) t Replace the fader unit making sure that the connector wires are securely fastened before carefully positioning the fader unit a
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
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