Vestax PMC-55 - Manual (Page 6)

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PROGRAM INPUT SECTION
MAX
LINE 1
PHONO 1 LINE 2
L R
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 section.
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 IF-
50 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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