Manual - Anchor Audio Club
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1. your voice an added boost MIC 2 VOLU Music J L SPEECH FL QOoe e ge To return back to normal use just push the Music Speech button again FLASHING LOW BATTERY M BATTERY POWER a VOICE VOICE OVER BUTTON Push the Voice Over button in to have the music automatically lowered when you speak through a connected microphone SPEAKER OUT o Music will return to original level when you mic use speaking stops POWER SWITCH BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR LIGHT SPEAKER OUT OUTPUT JACK Connect the system to a Explorer PRO CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT unpowered companion speaker BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR LIGHT The Explorer PRO sound system features a built in Battery Level Indicator Light that shows the battery level in two steps at power on 1 RED solid Battery is ready for use 2 RED flashing Battery level becoming low system auto shut off in 45 60 minutes CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT The Explorer PRO sound system is equipped with a built in rapid charger designed to quickly charge and maintain the battery If the Charge Indicator Light is GREEN solid Battery is in good condition rapid charging has begun GREEN flashing Battery is fully charged2. RX INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR WIRELESS RECEIVER 2 WIRELESS MICROPHONE 1 LEVEL CONTROL Adjust knob to control wireless microphone levels WIRELESS MICROPHONE 2 LEVEL CONTROL AC POWER CORD INLET CONTROL PANEL Model Shown EXP 7500U2 see SS 5 S page 6 gt Z A WARNING N 5 xX Sa Kee Q LINE OUT OUTPUT JACK Balanced 1 4 provides a combined output of all active system inputs Record your presentation or connect to another powered sound system OLUME 2 POWER INLET 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 250 WATTS MAX CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM peplores LINE IN INPUT JACKS The 1 8 3 5 mm jack input is used to hook up an iPod a portable CD MP3 tape player laptop computer or similar external audio source The 1 4 unbalanced input can be used for other communication devices including a mixer or daisy chaining together multiple Explorer speakers LINE IN LEVEL CONTROL LINE IN VOLUME 6 DA TONE CONTROLS BASS TREBLE TREBLE WIRED MIC LEVEL CONTROLS 7 BASS Q LIGHT ON CHARGING FLASHING FuLLCHAaRGE gay CHARGER MIC O VJS MUSIC SPEECH BUTTON In situations where you re speaking to a larger crowd or in a noisy environment just push the Music Speech button in and give
3. CATIONS Rated Power Output 75 watts AC DC mode Sensitivity For Rated Output Max SPL Rated Power 110 dB 1 meter Line 8 4 dBV 380 mVrms Frequency Response 80 Hz 16 kHz Mic unbal amp bal 49 dBV 3 63 mVrms AC Power Regs 90 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Outputs Dimensions HWD 16 5x10 5x10 42x27x25cm Line post fader Lo Z buffered 1 4 balanced Weight 23 pounds 10 4 Kg Speaker 4 nole Neutrik Speakon jack Inputs Microphone Lo Z 1 k ohm balanced XLR 2 combo jacks 12 VDC condenser mic phantom pwr C X Hi Z 10 k ohm unbal 1 4 phone OWNER S MANUAL GETTING STARTED SETTING UP YOUR EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM FEEDBACK SPEAKER STAND SETUP EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM BASIC OPERATION CARING FOR YOUR BUILT IN BATTERY STEREO LINE INPUT JACK EXPLORER PRO ACCESSORIES OPERATING THE BUILT IN UHF WIRELESS RECEIVER OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER HAVING TROUBLE W YOUR SOUND SYSTEM oon ceessssseeccsssscecsssseessssscecssscesssnssesssssceessnscessnsecesesnseeesstes 8 ie Q m p Anchor Audio Inc EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A NC HO R Portable Sound Systems Torrance California 100 0172 000 A 3 08 Auxiliary Hi Z 10 k ohm unbal 1 8 amp 1 4 Specifications subject to change without notice A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER Thank you for choosing an Anchor Audio portable sound system Our products incorporate state of the art design and the finest qual
4. Explorer PRO SS 550 Heavy Duty Speaker Stand Adjustable stand made of black anodized aluminum NL EXP Storage Cover Durable nylon fitted speaker storage dust cover HC 1620 Hard Case For travel or storage holds one Explorer PRO amp accessories EXP SOFT TOTE Soft Rolling Case Soft case w wheels amp handle for Explorer stand amp accessories MIC 90 Handheld Wired Microphone Anchor s dynamic balanced low impedance microphone CERTIFICATION ANCHOR WIRELESS 16 CHANNEL UHF WH 6000 Handheld Microphone Transmitter WB 6000 Body Pack Transmitter Works w hands free microphones mic not included Body Pack Transmitter Microphones CM 60 Collar Microphone Lightweight low profile mic EM 60T UltraLite Microphone Hands free Over the Ear mic LM 60 Lapel Microphone Lightweight clip on lapel mic HBM TA4F Headband Microphone Ultra lightweight headband mic This system conforms to part 74 and part 15 of the FCC rules contact the FCC office for filling forms Frequency Range 682 MHz 698 MHz WH 6000EU and WB 6000EU transmitters meet the essential requirements of the European R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC and are eligible to carry the CE marking CE 0336 1 European Frequency Range 863 125 MHz 864 875 MHz FEEDBACK Feedback a howling noise or shrill sound is self generated by the sound system It s caused by a microphone picking up the sound coming from the speaker and then r
5. HAVING TROUBLE W YOUR SOUND SYSTEM CONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTION No Sound power LED off e turn POWER switch ON e charge battery or plug in AC cord Charge Indicator LED off e leave plugged in for 48 hours to repair battery No Sound power LED on e check for output from source e make sure all cables are completely plugged in e turn up volume control of input used e remove plug from speaker output if not using external speaker output Shortened Battery Life e charge battery fully if battery life continues to deteriorate contact Anchor Audio customer service 888 444 6077 Distorted Sound e lower system volume control Excessive Hum or Noise e use shielded cables e use balanced microphone HAVING TROUBLE W YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM WIRELESS MODELS ONLY CONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTION No Sound RX Indicator ON e set MUTE switch to on handheld mic only e turn up WIRELESS volume control e make sure mic is plugged into body pack transmitter No Sound RX Indicator OFF e push mic power button e turn Explorer PRO POWER switch on e make sure transmitter power switch is on e set receiver and transmitter to same channel e replace battery in transmitter Explorer P PRO ime are aree EXPLORER PRO PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM NEED MORE HELP View demonstration videos on proper system setup and operation at our website www anchoraudio com ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE 888 444 6077 310 784 2300 EXPLORER PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFI
6. ary sound system NOTE The line output feature can also be used to send the signal to a sound system in a different room or a separate recording device SPEAKER STAND SETUP 1 Loosen the Lower Collar Knob 2 Separate the stand legs until the leg support Cross Braces are parallel to the floor 3 Tighten the Lower Collar Knob SPEAKER STAND ADAPTER The 1 5 dia Speaker Stand Adapter lets you mount the Explorer on a speaker stand 1 Slide Speaker Stand Adapter into 4 Loosen the Upper Collar Knob slot on Explorer PRO bottom and extend the center pole 5 Adjust height and retighten the Upper Collar Knob 2 Tighten screw to secure adapter 3 Place unit on stand carefully 4 Tighten screw on Adapter collar securing Explore PRO on stand 6 Place your Anchor sound system on the stand CROSS BRACES BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE Fully Charge Battery Before First DC Use Set all Input Level Controls to minimum amp Tones Controls to flat or the middle setting before turning your system on Plug a wired microphone into the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jacks and or plug an audio source into the LINE IN jack Switch POWER to ON the BATTERY LED will light Slowly increase the Level Control for the input jacks used to the desired volume Adjust BASS amp TREBLE controls to desired sound quality IMPORTANT Make all connections w shielded cables to avoid hum buzzing or interference NEED MORE HELP Vis
7. e amplifying it Once a feedback loop starts it continues until the system is adjusted FEEDBACK CAUSES e Microphone too close pointing towards or in front of speaker CORRECT SYSTEM PLACEMENT Re PI RH WW GW SF OF SF OF OF GG WRONG SYSTEM PLACEMENT We GF GG OO G We GF GF GF OF GF GP Gy i ANF CAUTION Feedback can damage your equipment amp may be hazardous to hearing e Volume setting is too loud for room e Sound reflecting off hard surfaces AVOIDING amp ELIMINATING FEEDBACK e Point microphone in a different direction e Keep microphone away from the speaker e Place speaker in FRONT of the microphone e Reduce the sound system volume levels CONNECTING TWO OR MORE EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEMS USING A EXPLORER PRO UNPOWERED COMPANION SPEAKER EXP 7501 Connect one end of a speaker cable SC 50NL to the SPEAKER OUT jack on the back of a powered Explorer PRO sound system Connect the other end to the jack labeled IN on the back of a Explorer PRO unpowered companion speaker NOTE AC power is not required for an unpowered companion speaker USING 2 POWERED EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEMS This method uses the line output feature of your Explorer PRO sound system Connect a speaker cable 1 4 phone from the LINE OUT jack on the first powered Explorer PRO to the LINE IN jack on the second powered Explorer PRO Set the volume of the second Explorer PRO to maximum so that full volume control will be at the first or prim
8. horaudio com and select Warranty Registration Complete the online form to activate the six year limited warranty on your Explorer PRO sound system and two year limited warranty for the CD player and microphones SETTING UP YOUR EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM We recommend placing your sound system between the audience and the presenter facing the audience and raised above their heads using a speaker stand or table This benefits listeners in the rear of the crowd minimizes the risk of overpowering those in the front and helps prevent feedback by keeping microphone users behind the sound system SINGLE SYSTEM PLACEMENT Place your unit along the least trafficked aisle pointing towards the center of the audience MULTIPLE SYSTEM PLACEMENT Place units along aisles pointing just off the audience center line over the crowds head With the sound system placed properly it should provide sufficient coverage Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER CHANNEL SELECTION HANDHELD TRANSMITTER CHANNEL SELECTION BODY PACK TRANSMITTER 1 Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone 1 The channel selection dial is located on the 2 Set the CHANNEL SELECTOR dial to match the channel setting of your receiver 2 Set the CHANNEL selection dia
9. it Our Website www anchoraudio com CARING FOR YOUR BUILT IN BATTERY An automatic charging system is built in to your Explorer PRO Sound System It is designed to properly charge and maintain the systems built in battery CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 The Battery Level Indicator Light will show a flashing red light when battery is low 2 To charge the battery plug the AC power cord into the Explorer PRO 3 Plug the other end of the cord into AC outlet 4 The Charge Indicator Light will show flashing green light when charging is complete To preserve the life of your battery it is recommended that it be fully charged as soon as possible after every use regardless of the length of operation NOTE System Can Be Used While Battery Charges OPERATING IN AC MODE Plug your sound system into an AC outlet Operate the system normally while the built in battery charges automatically The Charge Indicator Light will show a solid green light when battery is charging and a flashing green light when charging is complete IMPORTANT Always Store Your System w Battery Fully Charged WIRELESS RECEIVERS 1 amp 2 RX INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR WIRELESS RECEIVER 1 A solid red light on one of the RX Indicator Lights indicates that the sound system is getting good reception with the wireless microphone A solid red light on both RX Indicator Lights indicates that the sound system is getting opti mum reception with the wireless microphone
10. ity of materials and workmanship We re proud of our products and appreciate the confidence which you have shown by select ing an Anchor system hope you ll take a few minutes to review this manual We ve incorporated several unique features into our products and your knowledge of how to use them will enhance the performance and your enjoyment of the system Janet Jacobs President on behalf of all Anchor Employees GETTING STARTED Please check your new unit carefully for any damage which may have occurred during shipment Each Anchor product is carefully inspected at the factory and packed in specially designed boxes for safe transport Notify the freight carrier immediately of any damage to the shipping box or product Repack the unit in the original box and wait for inspection by the carrier s claim agent Notify your dealer of the pending freight claim NOTE All damage claims must be made with freight carrier RETURNING SYSTEMS FOR SERVICE OR REPAIR For service or repair please contact the dealer you purchased your system from or Anchor Audio Customer Service at 888 444 6077 to obtain a RA Return Authorization number All shipments to Anchor Audio must include an RA number and must be shipped prepaid C 0 D shipments will be refused and returned at your expense IMPORTANT Save the shipping box amp packing materials they were specially designed to ship your unit WARRANTY REGISTRATION Visit our website at www anc
11. l to match the channel setting of the receiver side of the transmitter 3 Replace battery cover and tighten firmly NOTE When using dual wireless each microphone must be set to a different channel USING YOUR WIRELESS MICROPHONES After you have set the transmitter channel see above you are ready to use your wireless microphone 1 Body pack transmitter users must insert the mic 3 Turn the Explorer PRO power switch to ON plug into the transmitter jack marked MIC 4 The RX indicators will light only one indicator will light at a time when the wireless signal is being transmitted and received Turn the transmitter power switch to ON The red LED will flash when the mic is turned on If the red LED stays on the battery is low CAUTION Harmful feedback may occur when walking in front of a sound system or speaker with a wireless microphone Always point microphone away from speakers REPLACE BATTERY HANDHELD TRANSMITTER REPLACE BATTERY BODY PACK TRANSMITTER 1 Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone 1 Slide open battery cover on front of transmitter 2 Replace old batteries with 2 fresh size AA 2 Replace old batteries with 2 fresh size AA alkaline batteries alkaline batteries 3 Replace battery cover and tighten firmly 3 Replace battery cover by sliding firmly into place NOTE Transmitter power must be OFF when changing batteries DIVERSITY WIRELESS BY ANCHOR AUDIO Anchor Audio UHF wi
12. reless is a 16 channel diversity wireless system that receives signals with two independent antennae With diversity wireless the receiver processes the stronger signal effectively minimizing dropouts and interference from other transmitting sources The antennae are mounted internally so there are no obstructions or risk of damage CHANNEL SELECTION BUILT IN RECEIVER Select a channel set the built in receiver amp mi crophone transmitter to that channel before using your wireless system 1 Choose any available wireless channel frequency from 1 thru 16 see page 7 for transmitter instructions Set the Wireless Channel Selector Knob to the channel frequency you choose in step 1 If you have two wireless receivers repeat above for the second receiver Remember each receiver transmitter pair must be set to different channels to avoid interference WIRELESS 1 CHANNEL SELECTION WIRELESS 1 RX INDICATOR VOLUME CONTROL WIRELESS 2 CHANNEL SELECTION WIRELESS 1 WIRELESS 2 WIRELESS 2 RX INDICATOR LIGHTS LIGHTS BQ WIRELESS 1 WIRELESS 2 VOLUME CONTROL NOTE Ongoing wireless interference The frequency you selected may be in use by other systems in the area Change channels until you find a clear frequency EXPLORER PRO ACCESSORIES EXP 7501 Explorer PRO Companion Speaker Unpowered companion speaker speaker cable not included SC 50NL Heavy Duty Speaker Cable 50 speaker cable connect EXP 7501 to powered
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