Vestax Turntable PDX 2000MkII PDX 2000MkII Pro User Manual

PROFESSIONAL DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
VESTAX CORPORATION  
1-18-16 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 Japan  
Phone : 03-3412-7011 Fax : 03-3412-7013  
E-mail : [email protected]  
VESTAX Europe Ltd.  
Unit 5, Riverwey Industrial Park  
Alton, Hampshire GU 34 2QL, England.  
Phone : (0)1420-83000 Fax : (0)1420-80040  
 
IMPORTANT SAFEGURDS  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
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.  
1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions 13. Protective Attachment Plug-The appliance is equipped with an  
should be read before the appliance is operated.  
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety  
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of  
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be  
sure the service technician has used a replacement plug  
specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload  
protection as the original plug.  
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.  
14. Lightning-For added protection for this product during 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.  
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should  
be followed.  
5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a 15. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords  
damp cloth for cleaning.  
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by 16. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into  
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
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.  
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. 17. Servicing-Do not attempt to service product yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, or table. The product may fall, causing serious  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. 18. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall  
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.  
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under  
the following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damage.  
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 covered 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.  
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and  
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by  
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface. 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 19. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be  
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your appliance dealer or local power company.  
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.  
11. Grounding or Polarization-This product is equipped with a  
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet 20. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to  
only one way. This is safety feature. If you are unable to insert  
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If this  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to  
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 21. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used only with a  
polarized plug.  
cart stand that is recommended by manufacturer.  
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed  
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items  
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the appliance.  
22. 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.  
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FEATURES  
• NEW DESIGNED DC MOTOR  
Newly designed DC motor creates. 1.7kg torque and super fast start and brake within 1/4 rpm.  
• ANTI SKIPPING TONE-ARM SYSTEM, TRACING HOLD BALANCE SYSTEM  
The heavy-duty A. S. T. Stone arm is also newly designed for this model. Its stability and elaborateness enables non-skipping  
performance in any occasion.  
New designed A. S. T. S (Anti Skipping Tone Arm System) and TH (tracing hold) balance TONE-ARM system protect skipping  
performance in hard scratching. And this TONE-ARM provide adjustment mechanism of tone arm height which Vestax Turn table  
series have generally.  
• ULTRA PITCH CONTROLLER  
50% Ultra Pitch ControI Fader allows DJs to be more creative.  
• START & BRAKE CONTROL  
Start & brake speed controI volumes are provided for new mixing technique.  
• REVERSE PLAY  
Reverse bottan makes platter spin backwards in one quick action.  
• PROTECTION FOR FEEDBACK  
The combination of the new A. S. T. S. tone arm and high-condensed ABS cabinet enables the highest resistance to the feedback.  
• PDX-2000MkII Pro  
In addition to the above-mentioned feature, the dynamic balance tone arm system is adopted.  
By improving the trace performance of tone arm, playback sound quality becomes better and it makes playback possible even if the  
disk have some curvature.  
NOTES  
• Before detaching or attaching the headshell, be sure to turn the power of the amplifier or mixer off.  
• Detaching or attaching of the headshell with the volume control turned up may cause damage to the speakers.  
• Do not turn "ON" the power supply, with the turn table platter detached.  
• When play is finished, be sure to secure the tone-arm with the arm clamp. After play is finished, if the unit is not to be used for  
some time, care should be taken to secure the tone-arm to protect the stylus tip. For the same reason, the stylus protector should also  
be attached.  
• Wipe the headshell terminals from time to time. Dust and dirt at the headshell terminals may result in increased "HUM" noise or  
intermittent sound. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the heashell terminals.  
• Dust and dirt should be carefully removed from stylus tip or records. Dust and dirt on the stylus tip or record may not only result in  
deterioration of tone quality, but also cause under wear of the record and the stylus tip itself.  
• Transportation of the unit to distant places for removal and the like. Pack up the unit in there verse order to that for unpacking,  
using the packing materials furnished when the unit was purchased. Should there be no such packing materials, be sure to take the  
following steps. Remove the turntable platter together with the turntable mat, and wrap it up to prevent any damage to them. Return  
the tone-arm to the armrest, and affix it with tape or the like. Remove the balance weight and the headshell/cartridge from the tone-  
arm and then wrap them up to avoid and damage to them. Wrap up the turn table base with a blanket or soft paper also to prevent  
any possible damage to it.  
• ACOUSTIC FEEDBACK AND HUM  
Acoustic Feedback is usually cause by vibration of speaker, which affects the sensitive cartridge.  
If such a phenomenon occurs, relocate the turn table or speakers as far apart from each other as possible.  
Hum is usually cause by near by appliances that use transformer or thermostat. Relocating be unit further away from the noise  
sources will readily solve the problem. Hum may also be produced if the grounding wire extending from the unit is securely  
connected to the GND terminal on the amplifier of mixer.  
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A.S.T.S (Anti Skipping Tone-arm System)  
The A.S.T.S (Anti Skipping Tone-arm System) was years in trial and development. Initially the quest was to improve on the  
tracing of tone arms available at the time, but soon the quest mutated into designing a completely new tone arm and hold system.  
The result of this laborious task has enhanced the turntables potential immensely and is now incorporated into all Vestax  
professional level turntables. The system breaks with ill foundered traditional tone arm logic in order to achieve a high level of  
non skipping performance, especially during hard play (scratch). Essentially this system focuses on two very separate, yet very  
important inventions. One is a short straight arm and the other is the way in which the arm is balanced, both vertically and  
horizontally.  
• TH (Tracing hold) Balance System. This system allows for both vertical and horizontal movement, which helps the balance of  
the tone arm. When combined with a short straight tone arm the best stability ever is provided for the needle, which in turn  
allows for hard play.  
• The tone arm, both straight and short, is made up of two parts - an inner and an outer tube. The inner tube, brass, is housed  
within an outer tube of aluminum, which reduces the effects of howling and also provides a more sensitive pick up. Compared  
with other tone arms on the market, the A.S.T.S tone arm reduces howling by approximately 50% more.  
NORMAL TYPE TONE-ARM  
A. S. T. S  
Tracking force  
Inside force  
F
F1  
Vertical force  
F2  
F
1
Needle trace  
F
F
Needle trace  
F2  
The inside force is minimized.  
The tracking force (frictional force) generated between  
the stylus and the record disc makes the inside force.  
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PARTS  
Front  
Turntable Platter(Option 2 )  
Spare Cartridge Stand  
Tone-Arm Height Fixed Screw  
Balance Weight(Option 5 )  
Center Spindle  
PDX-2000MkII  
Power Switch  
Dynamic Needle Pressure  
Adjustment Knob  
EP Adapter Holder  
Tone-Arm Height Gauge  
Tone Arm  
Arm Rest  
Slip Mat(Option 3 )  
Headshell (Option 4 )  
START/STOP Button  
Speed Select Button  
PDX-2000MkII Pro  
Pitch Control Fader  
START/BRAKE CONTROL  
Ultra Pitch Fader  
Detachable Stylus Illumination Jack  
Reverse Switch  
Quartz Lock Button  
Rear  
Remote-control Jack  
PDX-2000MkII  
PDX-2000MkII Pro  
SERIAL NO.  
R
L
REMOTE  
OUTPUT  
Output Jack  
AC Cord  
Ground Terminal  
BEFORE USE  
Parts and accessories  
Before use, please check that you have all parts.  
q Main unit  
w Platter  
e Split mat  
r Head shell  
t Balance weight  
Accessories accompanying this booklet.  
y Shell weight  
u RCA cable  
i GND cable  
o EP adopter  
! Platter screws  
! Screw driver for platter screws  
! Owner's manual  
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ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP  
Turntable Assembly  
DRIVER  
qPlace the platter on the center spindle. The platter will adjust  
itself to best fit over the spindle.  
wAdjust the positioning of the platter so that the screw holes line  
up perfectly.  
eScrew and tighten accordingly.  
rPlace the slip mat on the platter.  
*** Care should be taken to avoid dropping either/both, the  
platter or the cabinet.  
e
r
q
w
• If the player is operated without fixing the screws, the  
platter may not rotate properly.  
• Do not plug in to a power outlet until this unit is fully  
assembled and adjusted.  
Installing the balance Weight  
qFrom the backend of the tone arm (towards the rear panel)  
place the balance weight onto the shaft and turn counter  
clockwise. (Refer to the illustration)  
PDX-2000MkII  
PDX-2000MkII Pro  
Slip mat  
qPlace the slip mat on the platter. Then place a record on top of  
the slip mat. The slip mat is essentially used to give you better  
control over the spinning of your record. That is, with the slip  
mat in place you are able to stop, pull or push the record  
without affecting the rotation of the platter.  
Top : Record disc side (Printed side)  
Bottom : Slip surface side  
(
The slip mat included with this unit may  
differ from illustrations in this user guide or  
)
in other publications.  
Cartridge Installation  
qMake sure that you follow the instructions included with your  
cartridge.  
NUT  
wConnect the lead wires to the respective terminals. Industry  
standard cartridges come with color-coded wires. Make sure  
that you match these colors correctly.  
SHELL  
LEAD WIRE  
(OPTION r)  
SHELL WEIGHT  
TERMINAL  
(ACCESSORY)  
(OPTION y)  
If using a light weight cartridge, we suggest the use of  
the shell weight enclosed.  
CARTRIDGE  
(ACCESSORY)  
STYLUS  
(ACCESSORY)  
SCREWS  
(ACCESSORY)  
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eThe overhang of your cartridge needs to be adjusted to best  
suit the A.S.T.S tone arm. For best tracking and stylus pressure  
a distance of 50mm (as shown) should be set.  
50mm  
To avoid premature damage to the stylus take care to  
avoid touching it during any adjustment(s).  
rInsert the head shell into the front part of the tone arm. Turn  
the looking ring in the direction shown below until the head  
shell is firmly fixed in place.  
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION  
Power Connection  
Player Installation  
Plug in the unit to a power outlet.  
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, or install in an area  
that is typically humid and/or damp.  
• Place this unit on a stable, horizontal service in order to limit  
vibration and poor tracing/action of the tone arm.  
• Locate this unit at a suitable distance from any speakers so as  
to avoid feedback.  
• Interference may result from close proximity of an AM/FM  
tuner.  
This unit has been manufactured to strict quality and  
safety standards. PLEASE ENSURE that you use  
the correct power supply as shown on the rear panel  
of this device. FAILURE to do so many result in shock  
and/or serious damage to this unit and/or users.  
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Connecting Phono terminal  
With the RCA cable (accessory 7) and the GND cable (accessory  
8), connect the output terminals and the GND terminal on the  
PDX-2300 rear panel, and the phono input terminals to the  
respective terminals on your amplifier/mixer.  
Ensure that the GND (ground) terminal is firmly  
connected to a mixer or amplifier. If the GND terminal  
is not correctly connected HUM may persist.  
Example  
PDX-2000MkII/MkII Pro  
REAR PANEL  
PDX-2000MkII / MkII Pro  
PDX-2000MkII / MkII Pro  
RCA JACK WHITEL)  
RCA JACK REDR)  
SERIAL NO.  
SERIAL NO.  
R
L
R
L
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
GND TERMINAL  
CABLE  
Connection  
R/赤�  
L/白�  
L/白�  
R/赤�  
L/白�  
RCA CABLEWHITE/L)�  
RCA CABLERED/R)�  
GND CABLEBLACK)�  
R/赤�  
L/白�  
R/赤�  
DJミキサーPCV180  
CABLE  
Connection  
AMP/AUDIO MIXER  
PHONO L Channel  
PHONO R Channel  
GND TRMINAL  
( )  
ADJUSTMENT S  
Adjustment of Horizontal Zero Balance  
qInstall the cartridge, headshell and balance weight to the tone-  
arm.  
wUnlock the arm rest, adjust the tone-arm balance by rotating  
the balance weight, so that the tone-arm stays in horizontal  
position in balance.  
The balance weight and cartridge are  
balanced, the tone-arm is held horizontal.  
The balance weight setting is too heavy.  
ePut the tone-arm on the arm rest and lock it.  
The balance weight setting is too light.  
Please be sure that the needle does not touch the  
platter or the other object in adjustment procedure.  
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Adjustment of Stylus Puressure  
qHold the balance weight with one hand as shown in the  
drawing, and rotate only counter ring to bring the numeral "0"  
of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tone-arm  
rear shaft.  
Balance Weight  
Rotate  
this part  
Counter Ring  
In case the balance weight moved, do the adjustment  
of horizontal zero balance again.  
wTurn the balance weight to present the reading on the gauge to  
the designed stylus force of your cartridge.  
Balance Weight  
As counter ring moves in step with the balance weight, proper  
stylus pressure can selected by reading the  
graduated ring directly.  
Rotate  
this part  
Counter Ring  
The appropriate stylus pressure needs to be set in  
order to generate the best performance. Please refer  
to the user’s manual of the stylus.  
qLoosen the dynamic needle pressure adjustment knob and pull  
it to the position with appropriate needle pressure, the tighten  
the knob.  
Dynamic Needle Pressure  
Adjustment Knob  
Loose  
Close  
Dynamic Needle  
Pressure  
Adjustment Knob  
Adjustment of Tone-arm Height  
In case of the height of Tone-Arm is needed for adjustment, it is  
possible to adjust the height by following the scale of Tone-Arm  
Height Gauge after loosening the Tone-Arm Height Fixed Screw.  
The adjustment range is 9mm at the maximum.  
Tone-Arm Height  
Gauge  
Cartridge height 16mm  
Cartridge height 25mm  
Tone-Arm Height Fixed Screw  
Be sure to tighten the Tone-arm height Fixed screw well.  
The stylus may jump/skip if the height setting is not  
secured.  
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OPERATION  
qPlace a record on the slip mat.  
wSwitch on the unit using the Power on/off switch located on  
the rear panel.  
eRemove the stylus protector if applicable.  
rStart the platter spinning with the START/STOP button.  
tPosition the tone arm over the record and gently lower to begin  
playback.  
ySet the playing speed to either 33 1/3 or 45 RPM.  
When turned on this unit is set to play at 33 1/3 RPM.  
To adjust to a 45RPM speed setting, press the 45  
RPM button. This unit does not use a cue lever  
system for speed setting(s).  
uMove the tone arm to the resting position and secure using the  
tone arm clamp.  
iPush the START/STOP button to stop the platter from  
spinning.  
oTurn the unit off.  
Remote Control  
The START/STOP functions of the PDX-2000MkII can be controlled  
externally with equipment such as a foot switch peddle. An input  
jack is provided for this remote control on the rear panel of this unit.  
If the power switch is turned off without pressing the  
START/STOP button, the electric brake will not  
function.  
Playing EP records  
Fit the EP adapter over the center spindle and follow the same  
playing instructions as written above.  
Stylus light (Detachable mini light)  
A detachable stylus light is available for this unit as an optional  
extra.  
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Adjustment of Quartz Locked Control and Pitch  
qWhen the indicator lamp is lit showing the operating condition  
for the pre-determined speed (33-1/ or 45 rpm).  
wDuring the operation of pre-determined speed, Pitch control  
fader can not be functioned. And once press the quartz control  
button, the indicator lamp is put out the speed can be adjusted  
pitch control fader.  
eDuring the operation of above w, if you want to change to  
speed to the pre-detemined one, press the quartz button.  
The indicator lamp lights and speed will become pre-  
determined one even when the pitch control fader not in the  
center.  
Lighting  
: Quartz Lock  
Putting out Light : Non Quartz Lock  
Adjustment of Pitch Control  
qWhen pressing the quartz lock button, quartz lock is off.  
wWhen moving main pitch controller, you can adjust the  
revolutions by 10%.  
eUltra pitch fader changes the revolution by 50%.  
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Start Speed  
You can adjust the starting speed of the platter by adjusting the  
SPEED ADJUSTMENT 'START' dial. A clockwise rotation  
slows down the starting speed whilst an anti clockwise rotation  
will speed it up. At its maximum setting after pressing the  
START button, the PDX-2000MkII/MkIIPro has an amazingly  
quick start up (to full speed) of around 0.5 seconds.  
Brake Speed  
As well as being able to change the start speed, you can alter  
the speed at which the platter brakes or slows down. A  
clockwise rotation of this dial gives a slow brake speed whilst  
an anti clockwise rotation produces the fastest brake speed  
possible. Again, the powerful motor (and therefore platter  
speed) of the PDX-2000MkII/MkIIPro is far beyond that of its  
closest competitor.  
Reverse Play  
When pushed, this button will instantly reverse the playing  
direction of the platter. In reverse mode, an indicator LED will  
be on. When the unit is first turned on, the platter is set to spin  
in the normal forward direction.  
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SPECIFICATION  
TURNTABLE  
MOTOR  
DIRECT DRIVE QUARTZ�  
0.5sec (33 1/3rpm) 70°�  
STARTING UP TIME  
STARTING TORQUE  
BRAKING SYSTEM  
RAMBLE (S/N RATIO)  
SPEED  
2.7kg・cm�  
ELECTRONIC BRAKE�  
78dB (IEC 98 WTD)�  
"33 1/3rpm, 45rpm"�  
FINE PITCH  
± 10% (100mm FADER)�  
± 50% (45mm FADER)�  
ULTRA PITCH  
WOW & FLUTTER  
TYPE  
0.07% W.R.M.S.�  
ARM  
ANTI SKIPPING TONE-ARM SYSTEM�  
DYNAMIC BALANCE STRAIGHT TONE-ARM�  
TRACING HOLD BALANCE�  
ADJUSTMENT RANGE 9MM (MAXIMUM)�  
ADJUSTMENT RANGE 0 ~ 7.0g�  
DETOUCHABLE MINI LIGHT DC12Volt 20mA�  
QUARTZ LOCK�  
BALANCE  
TONE-ARM HEIGHT  
STYLUS PRESSURE  
LIGHT (OPTIONAL)  
SPEED LOCK  
REMOTE  
MOMENTARY START (MINI JACK)�  
(W) 454mm × (H) 162mm × (D) 365mm�  
9.5kg�  
DIMENSION  
WEIGHT  
POWER  
AC120V or AC230V 10W  
22AZ851010  
 

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