Pro fe ssio na l Mixing Co ntro lle r
OW N ER' S M A N UA L
VESTAX CORPORATION
VESTAX America
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VESTAX Europe Ltd.
CONGRATULATIONS！
Thank you for purchasing the VESTAX PMC 270A，Professional Mixing Controller．As The
top of the line, the PMC-270A is a high specification mixer designed to meet the most
professional requirements of the Dance Music DJs.
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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.
I M P O R TA N T
P R E C A U TI O N S
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.
＊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.
W A R R A N TY
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 regulations.
＊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.
FEATURES
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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.
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The new option meter allows DJs to monitor the cue signal visually. The tempo can be matched by eyes as well
as ears.
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Three phono and 6 line inputs are provided to meet the new mixing style with various input source.
User replaceable 60 m/m input faders and 45 m/m cross fader make "on sight service" very easy. Optional
input rotary volume can be replaced with the fader for "House" application.
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.
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T OP PANEL
PROGRAM INPUT SECTION
PMC-2 7 0 A
PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
LINE 4 IN
MIC
PGM 1
SUB
PGM 2
MASTER
CUE
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
L
R
PHONO 1
LINE 2
PHONO 2
LINE 4
PHONO 3
LINE 6
LINE 1
LINE 3
LINE 5
MASTER�
SECTION
TRIM
TRIM
TRIM
-1
-1
-3
-3
MIC-1
MIC-1
MIC-2
-5
-5
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
-7
-7
BAL
BAL
BAL
-10
-15
POWER
-10
-15
POWER
MICROPHONE�
AND SUB INPUT �
MIN
MIC-2
MAX
MAX
L
R
L
R
L
R
EQ
HI
EQ
HI
EQ
HI
L
R
SECTION
EFFECT
SEND
MIN
-16dB
MID
+16dB
+12dB
-16dB
MID
+16dB
+12dB
-16dB
MID
+16dB
+12dB
+16dB
EQ
HI
MIN
RETURN
MAX
-16dB
LOW
+16dB
+16dB
-12dB
LOW
-12dB
LOW
-12dB
LOW
MIN
MAX
ON
CUE
OFF
-16dB
-16dB
+16dB
OFF POST
ON
-16dB
+16dB
OFF POST
ON
-16dB
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
MASTER
BAL
OFF
POST
PRE
CUE
PRE
CUE
PRE
CUE
OFF POST
CUE
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
L
R
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
LEVEL
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
MIN
MAX
MONITOR
SPLIT CUE
ON
OFF
PHONES
LEVEL
MIN
MAX
PHONES
IN
PGM1 ISOLATOR
PGM2 ISOLATOR
LOW
MID
HI
LOW
MID
HI
1
2
PHONES IN
ISOLATOR SECTION
PROGRAM
INPUT SECT ION
PROGRAM INPUT SECT ION
1. INPUT SELECTOR
Used to select input (2 line or 1 phono) to be sent to each PGM channel.
2. TRIM CONTROL
PGM 1
INPUT
Adjusts the Input level of each channel. Set INPUT FADER to 7-8position. adjust
TRIM so that the INPUT LEVEL METER shows about 0dB.
PHONO 1
LINE 2
1
3. BALANCE CONTROL
LINE 1
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)
Adjusts the HI, MID, LOW frequencies for each PGM channel. Each band has
following specifications.
TRIM
2
3
MIN
MAX
BAL
HI
MID
LOW
8kHz
500Hz
80Hz
±12dB Shelving type
±16dB Peaking type
±12dB Shelving type
L
R
EQ
HI
5. EFFECT SWITCH
T his 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.
-16dB
MID
+16dB
+12dB
+16dB
4
-12dB
LOW
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
Used to send the signal from each
pr ogr am t o m onit or sect ion for
headphone monitoring.
-16dB
EFFECT
5
6
7. INPUT FADER
PRE
CUE
OFF POST
Used to adjust the Input level of each
pr ogr am . Usually set at t he 7-8
position. This is a detachable fader for
the ease of replacement. Replace with
the IF-27 when it is worn out.
OFF
ON
Remove four screws.
SIGNAL
Rem ove t he m ult i-
cable connector from
fader unit.
HOW TO REPLACE THE INPUT FADER
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
●
Remove four screws which hold the
fader unit panel.
●
T ake the unit out with the panel
Car efully r em ove t he m ult i-cable
connector from the fader unit.
Insert the connector to the new fader
unit.
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●
7
Put the fader unit panel in position
and tighten the screws.
Rem ove t he m ult i-cable
connecter from fader unit.
8. CROSS FADER
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-R when it is
worn out.
Remove four screws.
MICROPHONE,
SUB INPUT SECT ION
MICROPHONE, SUB INPUT SECT ION
9. LINE INPUT JACK(LINE4)
Input connectors for line level equipment such as CD players,tape decks ,DATs, or
MDs etc.
LINE 4 IN
L
R
9
10. MIC INPUT JACK(MIC1,2)
Input jacks of mic1, mic2.
11. MIC LEVEL
MIC
Adjusts the input level from all of the microphone inputs.
12. MIC EQUALIZER(HI,LOW)
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for all of the
microphone input.
13. EFFECT SWITCH
Used when sending signal to the exter nal effect
processor connected to the effect SEND/ RETURN.
14. CUE SWITCH
1
0
1
MAST ER SECT ION
MIC-1
MIC-1
MIC-2
MASTER
CUE
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
+8
+5
+3
+1
0
Used to send the signal from the mic channel to the
monitor section for headphone monitoring.
MIN
MIC-2
MAX
MAX
1
-1
-1
1
6
-3
-3
MAST ER SECT ION
-5
-5
MIN
15. MASTER OUT LEVEL METER
The LED level meters indicate the signal level of the
line out.
-7
-7
EQ
HI
-10
-15
POWER
-10
-15
POWER
16. CUE LEVEL METER
T he LED level meters indicate the signal level of
PGM input selected by CUE SWITCH.
17. EFFECT SEND LEVEL
Used to adjust the output level from EFFECT SEND
JACK. The signal is selected by the effect switch.
18. EFFECT RETURN LEVEL
L
R
-16dB
LOW
+16dB
+16dB
1
2
3
1
1
5
7
EFFECT
SEND
-16dB
MIN
RETURN
MAX
EFFECT
Used to adjust the input level from the EF F ECT
RET URN JACK. T his EF F ECT RET URN can be
used as the sub line input.
1
1
�
1
1
8
9
POST
ON
OFF
�
MIN
MAX
ON
19. EFFECT CUE SWITCH
CUE
OFF
CUE
OFF
Used to send the signal from EF F ECT RET URN
JA CK t o t he m onit or sect ion for headphone
monitoring.
4
MASTER
BAL
20. MASTER BALANCE VOLUME
Adjusts the signal balance of left to the right side of
the outputs fr om the OUT PUT jack on the r ear
panel.
21. MASTER LEVEL VOLUME
Adjust the signal level output from the output jack
on the rear panel.
2
2
0
1
L
R
LEVEL
MIN
MAX
22. SPLIT CUE SWITCH
MONITOR
SPLIT CUE
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 SWIT CH (5, 14).
T his enables bot h pr ogr am s t o be m onit or ed
simultaneously,thus assisting in beat mixing.
ON
OFF
2
2
2
3
PHONES
LEVEL
MIN
MAX
23. HEAD PHONE LEVEL
Adjusts the headphone output level.
24. HEAD PHONE JACK
PHONES
IN
2
4
Use t his jack t o connect t he headphones t he
impedance 8ohm to 600ohm can be used, 150ohm is
recommended.
ISOLAT OR SECT ION
ISOLAT OR SECT ION
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.
PGM1 ISOLATOR
26, MID SWITCH
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.
LOW
MID
HI
27, LOW SWITCH
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.
2
7
2
6
2
5
REAR PANEL
2
8
3
0
3
1
AC230V 50 / 60Hz 16W
POWER
MADE IN CHINA SERIAL NO.
PMC-2 7 0 A
ON
OUTPUT
EFFECT
PGM
2
SUB
PGM
1
MASTER OUT 1
SEND
R
LINE 6
L
R
LINE 2
L
OFF
R
L
R
L
R
LINE 3
L
3
4
LINE 5
LINE 1
L
R
3
3
3
5
MASTER OUT 2
PHONO 3
PHONO 2
GND
PHONO 1
GND
RETURN
2
9
3
2
32. EFFECT RETURN JACK
REAR PANEL
28. POWER SWITCH
The first LED of MASTER OUT LEVEL METER
that is located on the top panel is lit when on.
29. AC POWER CABLE
Connect the RETURN jacks to the output of the
effector.
33. PHONO INPUT JACK
Input jack for PGM1,PGM2 and SUB channel
turntables.
Connect turntables equipped with the MM pick up
cartridge only.
30. OUTPUT JACK(1/ 4inch PHONE JACK, RCA PIN JACK)
Connect to the input of power amplifier.
31. EFFECT SEND JACK
34. LINE INPUT JACK
Connect t he SEND jacks t o t he input of an
external effector unit(Delay,Reverb etc)
Input connectors for the line level equipment such
as CD players, tape decks, DATs, MDs.
35, GROUND TERMINAL
Connect this terminal to the ground lead of the
turntable. This helps to reduce noise and hum.
Specification
●NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL／IMPEDANCE
●FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz～20kHz (＋0，－3dB)
●S/N RATIO
●DIMENSION (
●WEIGHT
－80dB
PHONO
LINE
－42dB／470k
－10dB／47k
－42dB／303k
－10dB／47k
)
W290mm X H80mm X D380mm
5kg
WXHXD
MIC
EFFECT RCV
●RATED OUTPUT LEVEL／IMPEDANCE
LINE OUT
－4dB／10KΩ
－10dB／10kΩ
－10dB／10kΩ
REC OUT
EFFECT SEND
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