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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.jp
VESTAX America (west Corst)
15320 Valley View Rord Unit 9 La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone:(562)623-9881 Fax:(562)483-7304
Web:www.vestaxdj.com
VESTAX (Europe)Ltd.
Unit 5 Riverwey Industrial Park Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QL England, U.K
Phone:(0)1420-83000 Fax: (0)1420-80040
Web:www.vestax.co.uk
Vestax Technical Center of America
8489 W.Third Street Ste.1044 Los Angeles CA 90048
Phone:1-323-801-2111 Fax:1-323-801-2112
Vestax Europe Technical Support
Rheinstr.213 D-53332 Bornheim Germany
Phone:49(0)2222-95-23-72 Fax:49(0)2222-95-23-74
CONGRATULATIONS！
The PCV-150 is a high profile mixer designed to meet various professional requirements of
today's 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.
CONTENTS
C A U T I O N
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
F E AT U R E S
FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
R E A R PA N E L
HOW TO CHANGE THE FADERUNIT
CONNECTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
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2
3
4
5
7
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9
10
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTl0N：TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF ELECTRlC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER（OR BACK）
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVlCING T0 QUALIFIED SERVlCE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol，within an equilateral triangle，is intended 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．
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance（servicing）instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance．
T0 REDUCE THE RISK 0F FIRE 0R ELECTRlC SHOCK，DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T0 RAIN 0R M0ISTURE．
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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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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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.
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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.
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
performance this indicates need for service.
FEATURES
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Stereo XLR balanced output with -10/0/+4dB
l ev e l s e l e c t s w i t c h e n s u r e s t h e b e s t
connection in professional application.
Stereo 1/4" unbalanced master output, submaster output and cue output (mono) are also
provided for various different occasions.
A lot of inputs, 3phono, 5line and 3mic are
provided. It makes the PCV-150 into a control
center.
●
The AC/AC adapter supplies higher current and
voltage, which enables the PCV-150 to achieve
more dynamic range and better sound quality.
●
The cross fader assign switch is newly designed
for quick assignment.
●
Transformer button is provided for transformer
scratch.
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Split/master cue system (selected by switch)
meets the different monitoring situation.
●
12segment LED level meter is provided for
careful level check.
●
A powerful 3band EQ with +6/-24dB range.
More sensive and drastic control can be achieved
for Techno/Trans mixing.
●
The new PCV-150 features removable flat panel
that covers screws etc., that will impede fast
mixing. The panel is removed for crossfader
replacement.
●
New superior grade crossfader (CF-PCV) fittde to
PCV-150 enabling super smooth operation
together with long life.
4
-24dB
-24dB
MIN
+6dB
+6dB
MAX
MAX
MAX
PHONES
MIN
OFF
MAX
SPLIT CUE
PHONES
LEVEL
ON
MONITOR
TALK
OVER
LO
HI
EQ
MIC 3
MIN
MIC 2
MIN
MIC 1
MIC
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LEVEL
-24dB
CUE
LO
-24dB
MID
+6dB
+6dB
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LEVEL
-24dB
CUE
LO
-24dB
MID
-24dB
HI
MIN
GAIN
HI
-24dB
PGM 2
PHONO
2
EQ
+6dB
MAX
LINE
1
+6dB
+6dB
+6dB
MAX
LINE
2
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LEVEL
-24dB
-24dB
CUE
LO
MIN
-24dB
MID
HI
EQ
GAIN
LINE
3
PGM 3
+6dB
+6dB
+6dB
MAX
PHONO
3
PROGRAM INPUT
SECTION
EQ
MIN
GAIN
PHONO
1
PGM 1
MIC INPUT SECTION
MONITOR SECTION
PGM 4
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LEVEL
-24dB
-24dB
CUE
LO
MIN
-24dB
MID
HI
EQ
GAIN
LINE
4
+6dB
+6dB
+6dB
MAX
LINE
5
MIN
-20
TRANSFORMER
PGM 1
PGM 2
CF ASSIGN
CROSS FADER
SUB MASTER
OUTPUT
MASTER LEVEL
-10
-8
MIN
CUE OUT
-12
MAX
-16
PCV-150 / PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
FOR THE CREATIVE DJ / PRODUCER
ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE YOUR OWN MUSIC WITH
VESTAX’S UNSURPASSED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.
-4
-2
+2
+4
MAX
+8
L
MIN
MASTER
OUT
BALANCE
0
MASTER
SECTION
R
PGM 3
PGM 4
MASTER CUE
TRANSFORMER
CF ASSIGN
MAX
+12 dB
150
FUNCTIONS
9
FRONT PANEL
8
PGM 1
MIC
MIC 1
PHONO
1
MIN
GAIN
MAX
PGM 3
PGM 2
LINE
1
PHONO
2
LINE
2
GAIN
LINE
3
PGM 4
PHONO
3
GAIN
LINE
4
GAIN
MIC 2
1
MIN
MIN
2
3
MIN
MAX
EQ
EQ
EQ
HI
HI
HI
HI
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
MAX
EQ
MID
HI
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
LO
MID
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
LO
4
TALK
OVER
5
ON
SPLIT CUE
6
MAX
PHONES
7
11
qMIC INPUT LEVEL
This knob is used to adjust the input of each mic
connected to mic jack on the rear panel.
wMIC EQ-HI(Equalizer High)
Boosts of +6dB and cuts of -24dB are possible above
10kHz.
eMIC EQ-LOW(Equalizer Low)
Boosts of +6dB and cuts of -24dB are possible below
100Hz.
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
+6dB
CUE
-24dB
CUE
LEVEL
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
13
-24dB
LO
LEVEL
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
MID
LO
LEVEL
PHONES
LEVEL
MIN
-24dB
CUE
CUE
OFF
MID
LO
MONITOR
rTALK OVER SWITCH
MIN
MAX
EQ
-24dB
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
MIC 3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LEVEL
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
14
yHEADPHONE LEVEL
Adjusts the monitor level through the headphone
jack.
uHEADPHONE JACK
Use this jack to connect the headphones.
Headphones from 8ohm to 600ohm can be used. 150
ohm is recommended.
iINPUT SELECT SWITCH
Used to select the input to be sent to each PGM
channel. It allows for selection of one of the two
inputs connected rear panel.
When this switch is depressed, the levels of all
sources except MIC muted.
oGAIN VOLUME
Adjust input level of each channel. Set INPUT
tSPLIT CUE SWITCH
FADER and MASTER FADER to 7-8position.
When this switch is ON, the master signal is always
Adjust TRIM so that MASTER LED METER
heard through the right earcup of the headphone. The
flashes occasionally at ±5dB.
CUE signal will be heard in the left earcup when
that input is selected by the CUE SELECT !0INPUT EQ-HI(Equalizer High)
SWITCH( !3) . This enables both programs to be
Auxiliary treble knob. Boosts of +6dB and cuts of monitored simultaneously, thus assisting in beat
24dB are possible at 20kHz.
mixing.
!1INPUT EQ-MID(Equalizer Middle)
Auxiliary mid knob. Boosts of +6dB and cuts of 5 24dB are possible at 1kHz.
16
10
LINE
5
15
PCV-150 / PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
FOR THE CREATIVE DJ / PRODUCER
ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE YOUR OWN MUSIC WITH
VESTAX'S UNSURPASSED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.
150
MASTER LEVEL
L
-20
MAX
-16
-12
-10
-8
-4
-2
0
+2
+4
+8
+12 dB
R
17
+6dB
OUTPUT
BALANCE
18
+6dB
L
SUB MASTER
CUE OUT
R
MASTER
OUT
MASTER CUE
+6dB
19
20
CROSS FADER
L
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
CF ASSIGN
MAX
PGM 3
PGM 4
TRANSFORMER
12
22
CF ASSIGN
PGM 1
PGM 2
TRANSFORMER
21
23
!2INPUT EQ-LOW(Equalizer Low)
!9MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL
Auxiliary bass knob. Boosts of +6dB and cuts of 24dB are possible at 80Hz.
Adjust the signal level output from MASTER OUT
jack on the rear panel.
!3CUE SWITCH
@0MASTER CUE SWITCH
Used to send the signal to the monitor section for
head phone.
Used to send the signal to the monitor section for
head phone.
!4INPUT FADER
@1CROSS FADER
Used to adjust input level of the various PGM
channels. Usually at 7-8.
Mixes the signals assigned by CROSSFADER
ASSIGN SWITCH (@2) to left side of the crossfader
and right side. When the crossfader is in the center
position, both left and right signals can be heard.
This is a detachable feder for ease of replacement
with CF-PCV when it is worn out.
!5PEAK LEVEL METER
The bar graph level meters indicate the peak L&R
output.
!6SUB MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL
@2CROSSFADER ASSIGN SWITCH
Adjust the signal level output from SUB MATER
OUT jack on the rear panel.
Used to assign the signals from each of the PGM
channels to either side of the crossfader or to the
master section.
!7CUE OUTPUT LEVEL
Adjust the signal level output from CUE OUT jack
on the rear panel.
@3TRANSFORMER SWITCH
!8MASTER BALANCE
With the crossfeder moved to either right or left, the
opposite program can be heard instantly by pressing
the opposite transformer button.
Determines balance between left and right channels.
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REAR PANEL
24
28
26
29
31
33
35
MADE IN CHINA UNDER LICENCE
OFVESTAX TOKYO,JAPAN
CAUTION
WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
MASTER
SUB MASTER
L
+4
MIC
AC 12V 600mA SERIAL NO.
MIC 1
CUE OUT
MIC1,2 EFF
LOOP
INPUT
PGM 4
R
LINE 5
PGM 3
LINE 4
LINE 3
PGM 2
PHONO 3
PGM 1
LINE 2 PHONO 2
LINE 1
PHONO 1
SEND
0 -10(dB)
BALANCE OUT LEVEL
R
POWER
37
L
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
MIC 2
REC OUT
MIC 3
AC IN 12V
PIN 1
GND
PIN 2
HOT
R
L
PIN 3 COLD
GND
GND
GND
RETURN
25
27
30
32
@4POWER SWITCH
@5AC POWER JACK
34
36
#1CUE OUT JACK
The signal selected by CUE SWITCH and MASTER
CUE SWITCH is mono output. It can be sampled by
connecting to the input of any sampler without
hearing over the P.A. constant level output.
MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL does not effect level.
Connect to the AC-12 adaptor.
@6MASTER OUT JACK(UNBALANCE)
Parallel out of P.A.output. Connect with the input of
power amp.
#2LINE INPUT JACK
@7MASTER OUT JACK(BALANCE)
Input connector for line level equipment such as CD
players, tape decks.
Parallel output of LINE output, Connect with the
input of power amp.
#3PHONO INPUT JACK
@8BALANCE OUT LEVEL SWITCH
Input jack for each PGM turntable. Connect turntable
equipped with MM pickup cartridge only.
Used to select output level
@9SUB MASTER OUT JACK
SUB MASTER output jack. Connect to input of #4GROUND TERMINAL
Connect this terminal to ground lead of turntable.
power amp as monitor in DJ booth or as a separate
This helps to reduce noise and hum.
sound zone for entrance foyer,etc.
#5MIC EFFECT LOOP SEND JACK
#0REC OUT JACK
Connect to the input of external effects.
Output for recording. Connect with the input jack of
#6
M
IC EFFECT LOOP RETURN JACK
the tape deck. Also use for sub output when you need
Connect to the output of external effects.
the output beside main output. Pre-fader constant
level output. INPUT FADER ( !4) and MASTER #7MIC INPUT JACK
OUTPUT LEVEL (!9) does not effect level.
Input jack of MIC.
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HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
Top panel
Driver
■HOW TO REMOVE THE CROSSFADER PANEL
1 Remove crossfader knob and 2screws which fix
○
the crossfader panel.
2 Remove the crossfader panel.
○
Crossfader
panel
Driver
Top panel
■HOW TO CHANGE THE FADER UNIT
1 Remove the screws on the fader panel.
○
2 Remove the fader unit from position in mixer.
○
3 Carefully remove the multi-cable connector
○
from fader unit.
4 Attach multi-cable connector to new fader unit.
○
5 Position the fader unit carefully and secure with
○
screws.
Note
Use a plus driver fitting screw.
Caution: When you change any parts, do not
loose the screws with
marking.
CF-PCV For
PMC SERIES ( PMC05ProII, PMC06ProA, etc)
Insert the
multi-cable connector
PMC CONNECTOR
Set switch to "PCV" position.
Set switch to "PMC" position
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CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
CD, MD player, TAP
POWER AMPLIFIER［VESTAX PT-X1000A］
CHANNEL A
MINI
MAX
CHANNEL B
MINI
PROTECT
B.T.L
POWER
MAX
PEAK
PEAK
POWER
INPUT
INPUT
ON / OFF
CDPLAYER［VESTAX CDPLAYER［VESTAX
CDX-35］
CDX-35
SPEAKER
CDPLAYER［VESTAXCDPLAYER［VESTAX
CDX-35］
CDX-35］
SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER［VESTAX PT-X1000A］
CHANNEL A
MINI
MAX
CHANNEL B
MINI
MAX
PROTECT
B.T.L
POWER
PEAK
PEAK
POWER
INPUT
INPUT
ON / OFF
LINE1
LINE4 or 5
LINE3
SUB MASTER
LINE2
MIC1∼3
MASTER OUT
MADE IN CHINA UNDER LICENCE
OFVESTAX TOKYO,JAPAN
CAUTION
WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
MASTER
SUB MASTER
L
+4
MIC1,2 EFF
LOOP
INPUT
PGM 4
R
MIC
AC 12V 600mA SERIAL NO.
MIC 1
CUE OUT
LINE 5
PGM 3
LINE 3
LINE 4
PGM 2
PHONO 3
PGM 1
LINE 2 PHONO 2
LINE 1
PHONO 1
SEND
0 -10(dB)
BALANCE OUT LEVEL
R
POWER
L
L
L
L
MIC 2
L
REC OUT
R
R
R
R
MIC 3
PIN 1
GND
PIN 2
HOT
R
L
PIN 3 COLD
AC IN 12V
GND
GND
GND
RETURN
GND
REC OUT
BALANCE OUT
TAPE RECORDER, CD, MD, DAT, etc.
SEARCH
TRACK
MIN
SEC
PITCH
KEY
REPEAT
FRM
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISPLAY
STOP
LOCATE
POINT FOCUS
ENTER
1
2
3
REVERSE
LOOP
A
PLAY/PAUSE
CUE
MONITOR
START
END
RELOOP/EXIT
GND
GND
RETURN
SEND
PHONO2
PHONO1
B
PLAY/PAUSE
CUE
PHONO3
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］
TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］
IN OUT
POWER AMPLIFIER［VESTAX PT-X1000A］
CHANNEL A
CHANNEL B
EFFECTOR ( DELAY, REV
PROTECT
B.T.L
POWER
PEAK
PEAK
POWER
INPUT
INPUT
ON / OFF
SEARCH
TRACK
MIN
SEC
PITCH
KEY
REPEAT
FRM
OPEN/
CLOSE
MINI
MAX
MINI
MAX
DISPLAY
STOP
LOCATE
POINT FOCUS
ENTER
1
2
3
REVERSE
LOOP
A
PLAY/PAUSE
TURNTABLE［VESTAX PDX-2000］
9
CUE
MONITOR
START
END
RELOOP/EXIT
B
PLAY/PAUSE
CUE
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
unbalanced
OUTPUT
unbalanced
balanced
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FADER CROSS TALK
S/N
POWER
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
NOMINAL
MAXIMUM
IMPEDANCE
MIC INPUT
LINE 1-3
PHONO 1-4
-54dBv
-10dBv
-45dBv
-20dBv
-20dBv
47k ohm
30k ohm
47k ohm
EFFECT RETURN IN
-29dBv
-21.5dBV
10k ohm
MASTER OUT
SUB MASTER OUTPUT
CUE OUT
REC OUTPUT
MASTER OUT
LINE 1-5
LINE L-R
0dBv
15.5dBv
1k ohm
0dBv
15.5dBv
1k ohm
-10dBv
17.5dBv
1k ohm
-10dBv
-4dBv
220 ohm
0dBv
15.5dBv
1k ohm
20Hz-20kHz（±1.5dBV）
more than 60dB
CROSSFADER PGM1-3
LINE 1-5
W * H * D（mm）
10
more than 80dB
80dB
AC 12V 1000mA
7kg
482 * 84 * 220
Vestax Corporation
JUN.2001 PCV150 E2