Professional Mixing Controller

OWNER'S MANUAL

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CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PCV-275Professional Mixing ControllerAs The top of the line, the PCV-275 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.

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.

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.

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 countryregulations. s

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. The new PCV-275 features removable flat panel that covers all screws etc., That will impede fast mixing. The panel is removed for crossfader and imputfaders replacement. New superior grade crossfader (CF-PCV) fitted to PCV-275 enabling super smooth operation together with long life. 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.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : When using electric products, basic precaution should always be followed, including the following :
1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 8. The power - supply cord of the product should be unplugged 2. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a 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 bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like. not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is 10. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel recommended by the manufacturer. when ; 4. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier A. The power - supply cord or the plug has been damaged ; and headphone or speakers, may be capable of producing B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not product ; or operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a C. The product has been exposed to rain ; or level that is uncomfortable. Without. you should consult an D. The product does not appear to operate normally or audiologist. exhibits a marked change in perfromance ; or 5. The product should be location or position does not interfere E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in with its proper ventilation. the use - maintenance instructions. All other servicing should 6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as be referred to qualified service personnel. 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.

FUNCTIONS
TOP PANEL
MICROPHONE AND SUBINPUT SECTION

PROGRAM INPUT SECTION

MASTER SECTION

LINE 4 IN
L R

PGM 1
INPUT
PHONO 1 LINE 2

SUB
INPUT
PHONO 2 LINE 4

PGM 2
INPUT
PHONO 3 LINE 6

MASTER
+8 +5 +3 +8 +5 +3 +1 0 -1 -3 -5 -7 -10 -15
POWER

CUE

MIC
TRIM

LINE 1

LINE 3

LINE 5 +1 0

TRIM

TRIM

-1 -3

MIC-1

MIC-2
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

-5 -7 -10 -15
POWER

MIC-1

BAL

BAL

BAL

MIN

MAX

MIC-2

EQ
HI

EQ
HI

EQ
HI

EFFECT
SEND
MIN MAX -16dB +16dB -16dB +16dB -16dB +16dB

EQ
HI

MID

MID

MID
MIN MAX

RETURN
-16dB +16dB -12dB +12dB -12dB +12dB -12dB +12dB

LO LO

LO

LO
MIN MAX

CUE
-16dB +16dB -16dB +16dB -16dB +16dB -16dB +16dB

OFF

ON

EFFECT
OFF POST

EFFECT

EFFECT

EFFECT

MASTER
PRE OFF POST PRE OFF POST PRE OFF POST

BAL

CUE
OFF ON

CUE
OFF SIGNAL ON

CUE
OFF SIGNAL ON

CUE
OFF SIGNAL ON
L R

LEVEL

LEVEL
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

LEVEL
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

LEVEL
MIN MAX

MONITOR
SPLIT CUE
ON OFF

PHONES LEVEL

ISOLATOR SECTION

3 2 1 0

MIN

MAX

PHONES IN

PGM1 ISOLATOR

PGM2 ISOLATOR

LO

MID

HI

LO

MID

HI

PHONES IN

8
3

PROGRAM INPUT SECTION

PGM 1
INPUT
PHONO 1 LINE 2

1 INPUT SELECTOR

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

2 TRIM CONTROL

1 2
MIN

LINE 1

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
MAX

BAL

3
L R

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)

EQ
HI

-16dB

+16dB

MID

Adjusts the HI, MID, LOW frequencies for each PGM channel. Each band has following specifications. HI 8kHz 16dB MID 500Hz 12dB LOW 80Hz 16dB
5 EFFECT SWITCH

4
-12dB +12dB

LO

-16dB

+16dB

EFFECT

5 6

PRE

OFF

POST

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. O F F : No signal will be sent to AUX output.
6 CUE SWITCH

CUE
OFF SIGNAL ON

Used to send the signal from each program to monitor section for headphone monitoring.
7 INPUT FADER

LEVEL
10 9 8 7 6

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-175 when it is worn out.
8 CROSS FADER

5 4 3 2 1 0

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-PCV" when it is worn out.

CF-PCV For PMC SERIES ( PMC05ProII, PMC06ProA, etc)

Insert the multi-cable connector

Set side switch to "PCV" position.

PMC CONNECTOR

Set switch to "PMC" position

HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT

HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP PANEL HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT 1 1 Remove each fader knobs and 10 screws which Remove the screws on the fader panel. fix the top panel. 2 Remove the fader unit from position in mixer. 2 Remove the top panel. 3 Carefully remove the multi-cable connector from
Driver

fader unit.
4 Attach multi-cable connector

to new fader unit.

5 Position the fader unit

Driver

carefully and secure with screws.

Top panel

Main panel

MICROPHONE, SUB INPUT SECTION

LINE 4 IN

9 LINE INPUT JACK(LINE4)

MIC

Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD players,tape decks ,DATs, or MDs etc.
10 MIC INPUT JACK(MIC1,2)

10
MIC-1 MIC-2

Input jacks of mic1, mic2.

MIC-1

11 MIC LEVEL

Adjusts the input level from all of the microphone inputs.

11

MIN

MAX

12 MIC EQUALIZER(HI,LOW)

MIC-2

Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for all of the microphone input.
MAX

MIN

13 EFFECT SWITCH

EQ
HI

Used when sending signal to the external effect processor connected to the effect SEND/RETURN.
-16dB +16dB

12

14 CUE SWITCH

LO
-16dB +16dB

Used to send the signal from the mic channel to the monitor section for headphone monitoring.
OFF POST

EFFECT

13 14

CUE
OFF ON

MASTER SECTION 15 MASTER OUT LEVEL METER

The LED level meters indicate the signal level of the line out.
16 CUE LEVEL METER

16
MASTER
+8 +5 +3 +1 0 +8 +5 +3 +1 0 -1 -3 -5 -7 -10 -15
POWER

CUE

The LED level meters indicate the signal level of PGM input selected by CUE SWITCH.
17 EFFECT SEND LEVEL

15

-1 -3 -5 -7 -10 -15
POWER

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

EFFECT
SEND

Used to send the signal from EFFECT RETURN JACK to the monitor section for headphone monitoring.
20 MASTER BALANCE VOLUME

17
MIN MAX

RETURN

18
MIN MAX

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

19 20

CUE
OFF ON

MASTER
BAL

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

LEVEL

21
MIN MAX

MONITOR
SPLIT CUE

22 23 24

ON OFF

PHONES LEVEL

Adjusts the headphone output level.

24 HEAD PHONE JACK

MIN

MAX

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

PHONES IN

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

PGM1 ISOLATOR

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

LO

MID

HI

27

26

25

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.

REAR PANEL
28 31

POWER
ON

AC100V
MADE IN CHINA SERIAL NO.

50 / 60Hz 20W

OUTPUT
R
MASTER OUT 1

EFFECT
L R
SEND

PGM 2
L R
LINE 6

SUB
L R

PGM 1
LINE 2

OFF

LINE 3

LINE 5

LINE 1

R
MASTER OUT 2

L
PHONO 3 RETURN GND GND PHONO 2 PHONO 1

29

30

32

33

35

34

28 POWER SWITCH

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

33 PHONO INPUT JACK

29 AC POWER CABLE 30 OUTPUT JACK(1/4inch PHONE JACK, RCA 34 LINE INPUT JACK PIN JACK)

Input jack for PGM1,PGM2 and SUB channel turntables. Connect turntables equipped with the MM pick up cartridge only. Input connectors for the line level equipment such as CD players, tape decks, DATs, MDs.

Connect to the input of power amplifier.

31 EFFECT SEND JACK

35 Connect the SEND jacks to the input of an external GROUND TERMINAL Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the effector unit(Delay,Reverb etc) turntable. This helps to reduce noise and hum. 32 EFFECT RETURN JACK

Connect the RETURN jacks to the output of the effector.

SPECIFICATIONS
NOMINAL INPUT LEVELIMPEDANCE PHONO 42dB470k LINE 10dB47k MIC 42dB3.3k EFFECT RCV 10dB47k RATED OUTPUT LEVELIMPEDANCE LINE OUT 4dB10K REC OUT 10dB10k EFFECT SEND 10dB10k FREQUENCY RESPONSE S/N RATIO DIMENSION ( WXHXD ) WEIGHT 20Hz20kHz (03dB) 80dB 290mmX 94mm X 380mm 5kg

May.2001 PCV-275 E2

Vestax Corporation