Vestax Turntable PDX 2300MkII 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 SAFEGUARDS  
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  
• Advanced analogue turntable.  
• Enhanced pitch control. Fast and accurate beat matching adjustment with a 100mm +/-10% fine pitch fader. Ultra pitch control with  
a +/-50% control fader. Combined the total amount you can adjust the pitch by is a huge +/-60%pitch. Furthermore, with the pitch  
bend joystick, you can quickly push or pull the pitch for smooth mixes or dynamic effects.  
• Digital Pitch Display. A large display, showing the current pitch setting, allows you to accurately set the pitch or when needed to,  
make adjustments perfectly.  
• Strong DC motor with 2.7kg torque allowing for super high-speed start times.  
• Adjustable start and break speeds (within 1/4 RPM).  
• A.S.T.S - anti skipping tone arm system - the most reliable and strongest tone arm system available for professional turntables of  
this kind. This system when combined with Tracking Hold (TH) technology can reduce skipping and needle vibration by up to 90%.  
• Adjustable tone arm height and weight.  
• Start and brake speeds can be adjusted and pre-set for improved performance.  
• Reverse play is possible with the quick easy one touch reverse play button.  
• The futuristic body design of the PDX-2000 and PDX-2300 is made of a super high density moulded plastic that provides not only  
the best possible acoustic sounds but also reduces feedback.  
PDX-2300MkII 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  
• Ensure that the power to any mixer or amplifier that the turntable is connected to is turned OFF before attaching or detaching the  
head shell. Failing to do so may damage your mixer, amplifier or speakers.  
• Whilst the platter is detached DO NOT TURN ON THE TURNTABLE.  
• When you have finished using the turntable please ensure that the tone arm is secured with the tone arm clamp. If the unit is not to  
be used for an extended period it is also sensible to ensure that the stylus tip is protected. Most conventional cartridges come with  
an attached stylus protector.  
• Dust, dirt and other surface grime should be removed from the unit, the stylus tip and any records to be played on the unit. Take  
care so as to avoid damage. We suggest using a dry soft cloth.  
• Please take care when transporting this unit, or packing for storage. It is best to use the original packaging materials provided in  
either case. Should this not be possible, then please take care to wrap the platter and the unit separately, and to ensure that the entire  
unit is kept in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Before wrapping please remove the stylus and to avoid damage to the tone arm,  
please set the tone arm in the tone arm clamp and apply a reasonable amount of tape to ensure that it does not move.  
• To avoid feedback or hum, locate the speakers and the turntable is a suitable position. Feedback is often caused by the vibration of  
speakers, which in turn affects sensitive cartridges, producing a poor sound. If such occurs, relocate the turntable or speakers so as  
to be as far apart from each other as possible. Hum is often caused by nearby appliances that use a transformer or thermostat.  
Relocating the units again as far away as possible to the source will help with this problem. Hum may also be produced if the  
grounding wire is not securely fasted to the mixer or amplifier.  
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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-2300MkII  
Dynamic Needle  
Pressure  
Power Switch  
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-2300MkII Pro  
Fine Pitch Fader  
START/BRAKE Controller  
Ultra Pitch Fader  
Detachable Stylus Illumination Jack  
Reverse Switch  
Pitch Bend Joystick  
Rear  
Remote-control Jack  
PDX-2300MkII  
PDX-2300MkII 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  
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1
2
3
Platter screws  
Screw driver for platter screws  
Owner's manual  
Stylus Light  
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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-2300MkII  
PDX-2300MkII 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.  
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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)  
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.  
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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.  
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-2300MkII/MkIIPro 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-2300MkII / MkII Pro  
REAR PANEL  
PDX-2300MkII / MkII Pro  
PDX-2300MkII / 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/RED  
L/WHITE  
L/WHITE  
R/RED  
L/WHITE  
RCA CABLEWHITE/L)�  
RCA CABLERED/R)�  
GND CABLEBLACK)�  
R/RED  
L/WHITE  
R/RED  
DJ MIXER PCV180  
CABLE  
Connection  
AMP/AUDIO MIXER  
PHONO L Channel  
PHONO R Channel  
GND TRMINAL  
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( )  
ADJUSTMENT S  
Adjustment Of Overhang  
As shown in the illustration, overhang indicates the distance from  
the stylus tip to the center of the turntable spindle when the stylus  
tip falls on the extension of a straight line from the pivot of the  
tonearm to the center of the spindle. If this adjustment is not  
correct, the stylus will not track the grooves properly.  
ToneArm Center  
qLoosen the two cartridge mounting screws.  
wPosition the tonearm over the center spindle.  
eSlide the cartridge until the stylus tip is at specified distance  
from the center of spindle. (see illustration)  
Center Spindle  
rOnce proper distance is obtained, tighten the cartridge  
mounting screws.  
Stylus Tip  
Center  
Spindle  
Be careful not to touch your finger to the stylus tip during the  
adjustment.  
15mm  
Disk  
Adjustment of Horizontal Zero Balance  
qCarefully release the tone arm from the tone arm clamp.  
wTurn the balance weight clockwise or anti-clockwise until  
balanced horizontally.  
The balance weight and cartridge are  
balanced, the tone-arm is held horizontal.  
When adjusting the horizontal balance, take care not to  
touch the stylus.  
The balance weight setting is too heavy.  
The balance weight setting is too light.  
In case of PDX-2300MkII Pro, adjust the Dynamic  
Needle Pressure Adjustment Knob in the position of 0.  
eReturn the tone arm to resting position.  
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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  
If the balance weight is moved, readjust the horizontal  
balance again.  
Counter Ring  
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  
If you put too much pressure on the stylus, it can  
cause the stylus to jump during scratch play and will  
shorten the stylus's life.  
Counter Ring  
Dynamic Needle Pressure  
Adjustment Knob  
qLoosen the dynamic needle pressure adjustment knob and pull  
it to the position with appropriate needle pressure, the tighten  
the knob.  
Loose  
Close  
Dynamic Needle  
Pressure  
Adjustment Knob  
Tone arm height adjustment  
A Tone arm height adjustment may be necessary for some  
cartridge types. The height can be adjusted up to 9mm by rotating  
the arm height adjustment screw.  
Cartridge height 16mm  
Cartridge height 25mm  
Be sure to tighten the arm height adjustment screw  
well. The stylus may jump/skip if the height setting is not  
secured.  
Arm Height Adjustment Screw  
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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-2300MkII 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.  
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Advanced Pitch Control Features  
The PDX-2300MkII/MkIIPro features advanced digital pitch  
control features. Through three different controls you are able to  
adjust the playing pitch by up to +/-60%.  
qPITCH BEND & ULTRA SHIFT  
Using the pitch bend joystick will allow you to quickly pull or  
push the playing pitch of this unit. To pull means to slow  
down, push means to speed up. Pushing the joystick towards  
the tone arm will result in you being able to pull (minus) the  
playing pitch. Pushing the joystick in the opposite direction  
will result in you being able to push (positive) the playing  
pitch. It is possible to set the increment of pitch adjustment or  
the pitch span to 1,2,3, & 6%. The basic pitch span setting is  
2%. To change the pitch span setting press the joystick down.  
Pushing the joystick down once will set the span to 3%, twice  
6%, three times 1% and a fourth time will set it back to 2%.  
You can also ultra shift the pitch by +/-50% by pushing the  
joystick left or right. A movement to the left will speed up the  
pitch momentarily whilst a push to the right will slow down  
the pitch momentarily. This momentary ultra shift is always set  
to +/-50%.  
When the power is turned on, pitch bend is set at  
2%.  
Display  
Every time the stick controller is pressed, the display changes as shown below.  
(
)
Amount to  
be set  
Initial setting  
Currently set  
amount  
wFINE PITCH CONTROL  
The PDX-2300MkII/MkIIPro has two pitch control faders.  
The larger, 100mm fader control is for fine pitch adjustment.  
With the fine pitch fader you are able to make accurate  
adjustments up to +/-10%.  
eULTRA PITCH FADER  
Using the ultra pitch fader will allow you to make dramatic  
and accurate pitch adjustments up to +/-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-2300MkII/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-2300MkII/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�  
STARTING UP TIME  
STARTING TORQUE  
BRAKING SYSTEM  
RAMBLE (S/N RATIO)  
SPEED  
0.5sec (33 1/3rpm) 70°�  
2.7kg・cm�  
ELECTRONIC BRAKE�  
78dB (IEC 98 WTD)�  
"33 1/3rpm, 45rpm"�  
FINE PITCH  
± 10% (100mm FADER)�  
± 50% (45mm FADER)�  
ULTRA PITCH  
PITCH BEND  
± 1,2,3,6 %( Front ⇔ Rear �  
± 50 %( Right ⇔ Left �  
0.07% W.R.M.S.�  
WOW & FLUTTER  
TYPE  
ARM  
ANTI SKIPPING TONE-ARM SYSTEM�  
DYNAMIC BALANCE J type TONE-ARM�  
TRACING HOLD BALANCE�  
ADJUSTMENT RANGE 9MM (MAXIMUM)�  
ADJUSTMENT RANGE 0 ~ 7.0g�  
DETOUCHABLE MINI LIGHT DC12Volt 20mA�  
MOMENTARY START (MINI JACK)�  
(W) 454mm × (H) 162mm × (D) 365mm�  
9.5kg�  
BALANCE  
TONE-ARM HEIGHT  
STYLUS PRESSURE  
LIGHT (OPTIONAL)  
REMOTE  
DIMENSION  
WEIGHT  
POWER  
US  
: AC120V 10W�  
EC, UK : AC230V 10W  
12AZ851010  
 

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