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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
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characterristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 17. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
repairs to product, ask the service technician to
perfrom sefety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
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.
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.
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has
been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
perfromance-this indicates need for service.
F E ATU R E S
1. A high specification VCA, Voltage Controlled 4. The stereo Insertion ports are provided on the
Amplifier, is utilized in the Crossfader system.
This minimizes noise and wear from the
mechanical parts of the Crossfader. Additionally,
the Crossfader "Curve" can be easily adjusted on
the front panel for change in Mixing styles. At
one extreme is the long running mix and at the
other is the Scratch or Cut mix.
front panel. These allow for the easy connection
of outboard effects such as VESTAX DCR-
1200PRO Frequency Separator, Compressor and
Gate machines. And the stereo Master loop is
provided on the top panel also. This allows for
total sound control with Graphic EQ or
Reverberator, etc.
2. Each of the input channels will accept one stereo 5. The PMC-55 has the most comprehensive output
phono and two stereo line sources, these are
instanly switchable giving a massive twelve input
capability. Each input channel has a gain control
for the setting of input levels. A level display,
balance control and three band EQ are also
provided on each channel. The separate Mic input
section has its own EQ.
lineup as well. No less than two separate
Masters(balanced and unbalanced), one DJ Booth
Monitor, one stereo Cue and a Headphones
Monitor makes this mixer the most versatile
"MIXER'S MIXER" available today.
3. One stereo input of each channel can be
connected via the top panel for quick and easy
access. This is particularly useful for "visiting"
DAT players,etc.
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CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS
（＊）�
P ROGRAM INP UT �
S ECTION
MICROP HONE �
S ECTION
MAS TER �
S ECTION
PGM
1
PGM
2
PGM
3
PGM
4
MASTER LOOP
SEND
（＊）�
（＊）�
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 4
LINE IN 6
LINE IN 8
POWER
ON
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
RCV
L
OFF
R
PRO FESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
�
MIC
LEVEL
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
LINE 1
LINE 3
LINE 5
LINE 7
GAIN
ON
L
R
1
PHONO 1
TRIM
LINE 2
PHONO 2
TRIM
LINE 4
PHONO 3
LINE 6
PHONO 4
LINE 8
+6
+3
+2
+1
0
TRIM
TRIM
2
+3
0
+3
0
+3
0
+3
0
MIN
BAL
MAX
MIN
BAL
MAX
MIN
BAL
MAX
MIN
BAL
MAX
DJ
-3
-3
-3
-8
-3
-1
EQ
HI
-8
-8
-8
-2
R
R
R
R
L
L
L
L
EQ CUT
EQ CUT
EQ CUT
EQ CUT
-13
dB
-13
dB
-13
dB
-13
dB
-4
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
-7
-16dB
LOW
+16dB
+16dB
-10
-15
-20
EQ
HI
EQ
HI
EQ
HI
EQ
HI
(
)
dB
-16dB
LEVEL
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
-24dB
MID
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
MID
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
MID
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
MID
+6dB 0dB
AUX
SEND
(
)
)
(
)
)
(
)
)
(
)
)
-24dB
LOW
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
LOW
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
LOW
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
LOW
+6dB 0dB
MIN
TALK OVER
MAX
MAX
MIN
MAX
RCV
(
(
(
(
-24dB
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
+6dB 0dB
-24dB
+6dB 0dB
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
AUX
AUX
AUX
AUX
MIN
MAX
MIN
（＊）�
（＊）�
IN
METER
LOOP
PRE
POST
PRE
POST
PRE
POST
PRE
POST
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
MASTER
MASTER
1
2
OFF
ON
MASTER
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
MASTER 1
MASTER 2
C.F. ASSIGN
A MASTER B
C.F. ASSIGN
A MASTER B
C.F. ASSIGN
A MASTER B
C.F. ASSIGN
A MASTER B
CUE
CUE
CUE
CUE
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
BOOTH MONITOR
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
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
CUE
MONITOR �
S ECTION
MIN
MAX
HEAD PHONE MONITOR
CUE
MASTER
AUX
MIN
MAX
PHONES
DJ MIC IN
MIC IN
CF MODE
TRANSFORMER
TRANSFORMER
A
B
（＊）�
（＊）�
CROS S FADER �
S ECTION
（＊）�
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5
○ BALANC E C ONTROL
PROGRAM INPUT SECTION
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.
PGM
1
LINE IN 2
1
2
3
L
R
INPUT
LINE 1
6
○ EQ C UT SWITC H
PHONO 1
TRIM
LINE 2
Press this switch to bypass EQ section.
4
7
○ EQ (HI, MID, LOW)
+3
0
MIN
BAL
MAX
Adjusts the HI,MID and LOW frequencies for each
PGM channel. Each band has following
specifications.
-3
5
6
-8
R
L
EQ CUT
-13
(
)
dB
HI
MID 500Hz -24dB~ +6dB
LOW 80Hz -24dB~+6dB
8kHz
-24dB~ +6dB
Shelving type
Peaking type
Shelving type
EQ
HI
(
)
-24dB
MID
+6dB 0dB
7
8
○ AUX ASSIGN SWITC H
(
)
)
-24dB
LOW
+6dB 0dB
Used when sending signal to external effect processor
connected to AUX SEND/RETURN (42).
(
-24dB
+6dB 0dB
OUT
AUX
9
○ MASTER OUT ASSIGN 1, 2
8
9
PRE
POST
MASTER 1 MASTER 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.
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
C.F. ASSIGN
A MASTER B
1
1
2
1
0
CUE
10
○ C ROSSFADER 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.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
11
○ C UE ASSIGN
1
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.
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.
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 REPLAC E THE INPUT FADER
2
○ INPUT SELEC TOR
●
Used to select the input (two LINE or one PHONO)
to be sent to each PGM channel.
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.
●
●
3
○ INPUT LEVEL METER
The LED level meters indicate the input signal level
of each PGM channel.
●
4
○ GAIN C ONTROL
●
●
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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CROSSFADER SECTION
CF MODE
TRANSFORMER
TRANSFORMER
A
B
1 4
○ C ROSS FADER
1 3
1 5
HOW TO REPLAC E THE C ROSS FADER
13
●
Remove a knob and four screws which hold the fader
unit.
Mixes the signal assignes by CROSSFADER
ASSIGN(10) to A side of the crossfader and B side.
When the crossfader is set in the center position,
both A and B can be heard. This is a detachable
fader for ease of replacement with CF-50 when it is
worn out.
●
●
Take the unit out.
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 and fix it with
screws.
●
●
MICROPHONE SECTION
MIC
14
○ TRANSFORMER SWITC H
GAIN
ON
With the crossfader moved to either right or left, the
opposite program can be heard instantly by pressing
the opposite⑳ transformer button.
1
2
15
○ C F MODE VOLUME
1 7
1 6
Adjust the crossfader curve. Clockwise rotation give a
gentle crossfade good for long running mixes. Counter
clockwise rotation gives a steep crossfade good for
scratching and cutting.
DJ
EQ
HI
16
○ MIC GAIN
Adjusts the input level from each microphone input.
17
○ MIC SELEC TOR
-16dB
LOW
+16dB
+16dB
Used to select the microphones to be Master section.
1 8
1 9
18
○ MIC EQ (HI,LOW)
Adjusts the HI and LOW frequencies for all
microphones input.
-16dB
LEVEL
19
○ MIC LEVEL
Adjusts the input level from all microphones input.
20
○ TALK OVER LEVEL
MIN
TALK OVER
MAX
MAX
21
When TALK OVER SWITCH ◯ is depressed, the
level of all sources excluding the microphone input
are reduced. Reduction level can be adjusted by this
control. Clockwise rotation gives a large reduction
level.
2 0
2 1
MIN
IN
21
○ TALK OVER SWITC H
When this switch is depressed, the level of all
sources excluding the microphone input are reduced.
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MASTER SECTION
MASTER LOOP
22
○ MASTER LOOP (RCA)
This loop(send/return) is located on MASTER OUT
1 (43) before output jack. It is useful for total sound
control with Graphic EQ or Reverberator,etc.
SEND
POWER
ON
RCV
L
23
○ POWER SWITC H
2 3
LED located on the top panel is lit when on.
OFF
R
24
○ OUTPUT LEVEL METER
LEVEL
The LED level meters indicate the signal level of
MASTER OUT 1 or 2 (43).
L
R
2 2
25
+6
+3
+2
+1
0
○ AUX SEND LEVEL
Used to adjust send level from AUX SEND (41).
The signal is selected by AUX ASSIGN SWITCH
(8).
26
○ AUX RETURN LEVEL
-1
Used to adjust return level to AUX RETURN (41).
This AUX RETURN can be used as the sub line
input.
-2
2 4
-4
-7
27
○ METER ASSIGN
-10
-15
-20
Select either MASTER OUT 1 or 2 indicated by
OUTPUT LEVEL METER (25).
28
(
)
○ LOOP SWITC H
dB
Used when sending signal to external effect
processor connected to MASTER LOOP (22).
AUX
SEND
29
○ MASTER OUT LEVEL 1, 2
2 5
2 6
Used to adjust the output level from MASTER OUT
1 and 2 (43).
MIN
MAX
RCV
MIN
MAX
METER
LOOP
2 7
2 8
MASTER 1
MASTER 2
OFF
ON
MASTER
MASTER 1
MASTER 2
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
2 9
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MONITOR SECTION
30
○ BOOTH MONITOR SELEC TOR
BOOTH MONITOR
Select either MASTER OUT 1,2 (43) or CUE
ASSIGN (11) for monitoring by boothout.
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
CUE
3 1
31
○ BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL
MIN
MAX
3 0
3 2
Used to adjust the output level from BOOTH OUT
(44).
HEAD PHONE MONITOR
32
○ HEADPHONES MONITOR SELEC TOR
3 3
3 4
Select either CUE OUT (42), MASTER OUT (43) or
AUX SEND (41) for monitoring by headphones.
CUE
MASTER
AUX
MIN
MAX
33
○ HEADPHONES LEVEL
PHONES
Adjusting the headphones output level.
34
○ HEADPHONES J AC K
When listening with stereo headphones, connect
them to this jack. This features stereo cue system.
DJ MIC IN
35
MIC IN
○ DJ MIC J AC K
Input jack for connecting a DJ microphone.
3 5
FRONT PANEL
PGM I/O
PGM1
PGM2
PGM3
PGM4
RCN
RCN
RCN
SEND
SEND
SEND
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
3
6
36
○ PROGRAM SEND/ RETURN (RCA)
They are stereo channel insertion ports allow for the
easy connection of outboard effects.
8
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REAR PANEL
4 5
4 3
4 1
PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER
CAUTON
RISK OF ELECTRIC
WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS;RISQUE DE CHOC ELELCTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR.
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
PMC-5 5
R
L
MASTER 1
MASTER 1
AUX SEND
LINE 7
LINE 5
LINE 3
LINE 1
3 7
MASTER 2
BOOTH OUT
AUX RTN
CUE OUT
3 8
3 9
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
PHONO 4
PHONO 3
PHONO 2
PHONO 1
GND
GND
GND
R
L
MASTER 2
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 HOT
SERIAL NO.
-20 -10 0(dB)
BAL OUT LEVEL
AC100V 50 / 60Hz 20W MADE IN JAPAN
PIN 3 COLD
R
L
R
L
MIC 2
MIC 1
4 6
4 7
4 4
4 2
4 0
37
43
○ LINE IN 1, 3, 5, 7 (RCA)
○ MASTER OUT 1, 2 (1/ 4" Pho ne , Unb a la nc e d )
Connects to the input of power amplifier. These
jacks are Phone type for consumer applications. This
mixer has two pairs of MASTER OUT. And each
output level can be set separately. This means that
MASTER OUT (43) can be used for main output and
sub. For example, one for hall, the other for entrance.
They work the same as LINE IN 2, 4, 6, 8 (1).
38
○ PHONO IN 1, 2, 3, 4 (RCA)
Connects turntable output equipped with MM type
pickup cartridge. If MC type cartridge is used, a pre-
amp is required.
39
○ GROUND TERMINAL
44
○ BOOTH OUT (1/ 4" Pho ne )
Connects to ground lead of the turntable. This helps
to reduce noise and hum.
This can be used for DJ booth monitor. Same signal
as HEADPHONES OUT comes out.
40
○ MIC 1, 2 (1/ 4" Pho ne )
45
○ MASTER OUT 1, 2 (XLR, Ba la nc e d )
Input jack for connecting the microphones.
Connects to the input of power amplifier. These
connectors are XLR type for professional audio
applications. They works the same as Unbalanced
MASTER OUT 1, 2 (43). Pin No.3 for HOT.
41
○ AUX SEND/ RETURN (1/ 4" Pho ne )
Connects to outboard effects such as Delay
machine. AUX SEND is located on pre-input fader.
42
○ C UE OUT (1/ 4" Pho ne )
46
○ AC POWER CABLE
When CUE ASSIGN(11) is depressed,the signal
comes out from this jack. It can be used for
sampling source output.
Connects the plug to AC outlet on the wall.
47
○ BALANC E OUT LEVEL SWITC H
Used to select the output level of the MASTER
OUT 1.2.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
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WARNING;SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN.
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PMC-5 5
R
L
MASTER 1
MASTER 1
AUX SEND
LINE 7
LINE 5
LINE 3
LINE 1
MASTER 2
BOOTH OUT
AUX RTN
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
PHONO 4
PHONO 3
PHONO 2
PHONO 1
CUE OUT
GND
GND
GND
R
L
MASTER 2
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 HOT
SERIAL NO.
-20 -10 0(dB)
BAL OUT LEVEL
AC100V 50 / 60Hz 20W MADE IN JAPAN
PIN 3 COLD
R
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BOOST CANCEL SW/TRIM LEVEL SELECT SW
CAUTION
BOOST CANCEL SWITCH and TRIM LEVEL SELECT SWITCH are located under front panel. When you
change settings, remove 8 screws (＊) on front panel (refer to page 5, CONTROL AND FUNCTION) . And
remove front panel.
BOOST CANCEL SWITCH
① Each EQ volume has boost cancel switch.
①
② When boost cancel switch is on, equalizer range
cha nge s - 24
canceled.
～
+6dB to - 24
～
0dB EQ boos t is
②
③
-24dB
+6dB
-24dB
0dB
TRIM LEVEL SELECT SWITCH
③ Each trim volume has level select switch. you can
select range of trim from -20,-10,and 0dB.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Normal Input Level/Impedance
‐42dBv／60kΩ
‐10dBv／20kΩ
‐60dBv／2kΩ
‐10dBv／10kΩ
‐10dBv／10kΩ
-10dBv／5kΩ
PHONO
LINE
MIC
AUX RTN
MASTER LOOP RTN
PGM I/O RTN
Normal Output Level/Impedance
MASTER OUT（UNBAL.）
MASTER OUT（BAL.）
AUX SEND
0dBv／1kΩ
+4dBm／200Ω
-10dBv／500Ω
CUT OUT
0dBv／500Ω
BOOTH OUT
0dBv／500Ω
HEADPHONES
MASTER LOOP SEND
PGM I/O SEND
Frequency Response
S/N Ratio
80mW max. @ 33Ω／ ≧8Ω
-10dBv／1kΩ
-10dBv／500Ω
20Hz～20kHz（＋0，‐1dB）
≧120dB
THD
＜0.01％Dimensions
330×90×400mm
7.0kg
Dimensions（W×H×D）
Weight
Power Requirement
20W
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