Anchor MiniVox PB-25U1 Owner's Manual

888-444-6077 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED / SYSTEM INVENTORY .......................................................................................................... 2 USING AN OUTBOARD CD/TAPE PLAYER ........................................................................................................... 3 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY KIT ............................................................................................................................. 3 BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 4 MINIVOX ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................... 4 BATTERY INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5 BUILT-IN UHF WIRELESS RECEIVER .................................................................................................................... 6 OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE / TRANSMITTER .............................................................................. 7 HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR SOUND SYSTEM? ................................................................................................... 8 MINIVOX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 8 Anchor Audio, Inc. Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California 100-0156-000/A - 11/06 OWNER’S MANUAL MiniVox PA System PORTABLE PUBLIC ADDRESS SOUND SYSTEM HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR SOUND SYSTEM? CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE No Sound (LED off) • turn POWER switch ON • charge batteries No Sound (LED on) • turn microphone switch ON • make sure all cables are completely plugged in No Sound When Using CD Input • check for output from source • make sure all cables are completely plugged in Distorted Sound • lower system volume control • replace or recharge batteries Shortened Battery Life • replace worn NiCad batteries • ‘Cycle’ NiCad batteries (see page 3) • reduce volume to eliminate distortion Unit Turns Off & Back On During Use • batteries are low and need to be replaced HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM? (Wireless Model Only) No Sound (RX Indicator: ON) • microphone volume control is to low or off • no mic plugged into belt-pack transmitter No Sound (RX Indicator: OFF) • sound system not turned on • transmitter power switch turned off • low battery or no battery in transmitter • transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel MINIVOX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Output 18 watts Max SPL @ Rated Power 108 dB @ 1 meter Frequency Response 100 Hz – 12 kHz Speaker Type 4 inch neodymium woofer CD/TAPE Input line level, 3.5 mm Mic Input Lo-Z phantom powered, 3.5 mm Mic Input Lo-Z, 1/4” phone Battery Type 9 ‘C’ size, alkaline Dimensions (HWD) 8 x 6.5 x 9.5” / 20 x 17.5 x 24 cm Weight 3.75 lbs / 1.7 Kg RC-25 – Recharge Kit (optional) Battery Type 9 ‘C’ size, 1.5AH rechargeable NiCad Charger AC-25 AC-25 Input 120 VAC, 60Hz, 10 watts max AC-25/220 Input 220 VAC, 50Hz, 10 watts max export AC-25 Output DC taper charge Shipping Weight 2.1 lbs / 1.0 Kg (Specifications subject to change without notice)

Thank you for choosing an Anchor Audio portable sound system. Our products incorporate state-of-the-art design and the finest quality of materials and workmanship. We’re proud of our products and appreciate the confidence which you have shown by selecting an Anchor system. I 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. David 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 (800) 262-4671 to obtain a RA (Return Authorization) number. All shipments to Anchor Audio must include an RA number and must be shipped prepaid. C.O.D. shipments will be refused and returned at your expense. IMPORTANT: Save the shipping box & packing materials, they were specially designed to ship your unit! Warranty Registration Please go to our website (www.anchoraudio.com) and select “Warranty Registration”. Completing this online registra- tion form will activate your limited six-year warranty. USING YOUR WIRELESS MICROPHONES After you have set the transmitter channel (see above) you are ready to use your wireless microphone: 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! 1. Body-pack transmitter users must insert the mic plug into the transmitter jack marked MIC 2. 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) 3. Turn the MiniVox power switch to ON 4. The RX indicators will light (one indicator at a time lights) when the wireless signal is being transmitted and received OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE / TRANSMITTER CHANNEL SELECTION - HANDHELD TRANSMITTER 1. Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone 2. Set the CHANNEL SELECTOR dial to match the channel setting of your receiver 3. Replace the battery cover CHANNEL SELECTION - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER 1. The channel selection dial is located on the side of the transmitter 2. Set the CHANNEL selection dial to match the channel setting of the receiver REPLACE BATTERY - HANDHELD TRANSMITTER 1. Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone 2. Replace old batteries with 2 fresh ‘AA’ alkaline batteries 3. Replace and tighten the battery cover REPLACE BATTERY - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER 1. Slide open battery cover on front of transmitter 2. Replace old batteries with 2 fresh ‘AA’ alkaline batteries 3. Replace and tighten the battery cover NOTE: Transmitter power must be OFF when changing batteries! SYSTEM INVENTORY You should receive the following, if anything is missing please contact your dealer immediately. • MiniVox Sound System • MIC-25 Handheld Wired Microphone • Removable Shoulder Strap • Battery-Holder Tubes (3) • Wireless Microphone/Transmitter (model PB-25U1 only)

Use the CD/TAPE input jack to play pre-recorded material through the MiniVox. The MiniVox volume controls both the audio source and microphone levels when used simultaneously. 1. Connect a mini-to-mini patch cable (3.5mm plugs) to the ‘Line’ or ‘Headphone’ output of your audio source 2. Connect the other end to the CD/TAPE input jack on the MiniVox control panel 3. Turn the MiniVox ON and set the volume control to about the 2 o’clock position 4. Adjust the volume set- ting of the audio source to the desired level DIVERSITY WIRELESS BY ANCHOR AUDIO Anchor Audio UHF wireless is a 16 channel, diversity wireless system that utilizes two independent antennae to receive signals. The diversity feature means the receiver will process the stronger of the two antenna signals, ef- fectively minimizing dropouts and interference from other transmitting sources. The antennae are mounted in- ternally so there are no obstructions or risk of damage. CHANNEL SELECTION - BUILT-IN RECEIVER Before you can use your UHF wireless system, you will need to select a wireless frequency, set the built-in receiver, and microphone transmitter, to that channel. 1. Choose from any of the 16 available wireless channels 2. Set the wireless channel selector knob “CHANNEL” to the channel/frequency you have chosen UHF WIRELESS ACCESSORIES WH-6000: 16 channel wireless handheld microphone/transmitter WB-6000: 16 channel wireless body-pack transmitter for hands free microphone (microphone not included - see below) CM-60: Lightweight, low-profile collar microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter EM-60T: UltraLite “Over-the-Ear” hands free microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter LM-60: Lightweight, clip-on lapel microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter HBM-60: Ultra-lightweight headband microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter 3 6 SHIELDED PATCH CABLE AUDIO SOURCE HEADPHONE OUTPUT JACK NOTE: If you experience ongoing interference with your wireless system, the selected frequency may be incompatible w/ other systems in the area. Try different channels to find a clear frequency. UHF WIRELESS CHANNEL SELECTION RX INDICATOR LIGHTS MINIVOX UHF WIRELESS CONTROL PANEL Model Shown: PB-25U1 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY KIT (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) For applications where the MiniVox PA system is used frequently, the RC-25 rechargeable battery kit is available. Thi kit includes 9 rechargeable NiCad batteries and an AC charging adapter. When fully charged the batteries provid approximately 6 hours of operation. NOTE: New batteries must be charged for 24 hours prior to first use. Using the RC-25 Recharge Kit 1. Install the 9 rechargeable NiCad batteries into the MiniVox (see page 4 - Battery Installation) 2. Insert the small charger plug into the Input Jack labeled CHARGER on the MiniVox control panel 3. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet for 12-18 hours to fully charge (24 hours max. charging time) Cycling the batteries For extended battery life, we recommend you fully charge the batteries onc each month during periods of infrequent use. Always fully recharge batteries before storing. CAUTION: NEVER recharge other types of batteries. Doing so can result in battery explosion. Use only rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries. RC-25 BATTERY KIT MINIVOX CD/TAPE INPUT JACK

NOTE: Batteries Must Be Installed Before Use! 1. Position the MiniVox with the front/speaker facing toward your audience 2. Plug the wired microphone into the MIC jack (MIC-25 wired microphone is included) 3. Turn the MiniVox Power/Volume Level knob on, the red BATTERY LED will light and remain lit during operation 4. Set the wired microphone power switch to ON 5. Adjust the volume with the Power/Volume Level knob IMPORTANT: To avoid feedback, do not position a microphone in front of speaker. BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the MiniVox by turning the slotted fastener 1/4-turn counter-clockwise 2. Insert three “C” size batteries (alkaline-type work best) into each cardboard battery-holder as shown 3. Position the three battery tubes into the battery compartment with negative (flat) end contacting the springs (see label in compartment) 4. Replace the battery compartment cover and lock it in place by turning the fastener 1/4-turn clockwise IMPORTANT: Use alkaline batteries for extended service life & greater output! 4 MICROPHONE INPUT JACK Phantom powered mic inpu t for electret condenser microphones that require phantom power; 3.5 mm mini jack BATTERY LED Light will dim as battery power runs low, when light turns off it is time to replace batteries PROBLEMS? Consult the troubleshooting section on the back page of this manual. MINIVOX PA SYSTEM MiniVox is a battery-operated handheld Public Address system that’s easy to set-up & operate. Before using the MiniVox, you’ll need to in- stall the batteries as described below right. If your unit is equipped with an RC-25 rechargeable battery kit, you must charge the batteries completely before use (see page 3). MINIVOX ACCESSORIES MIC-25 - Handheld Microphone Handheld microphone w/ 6’ coil cord & 1/4” connector. MIC-90P - Handheld Microphone Dynamic, balanced, low impedance microphone w/ unidirectional pick-up pattern & 1/4” connector. Comes w/ 20’ cable, storage case & mic clip. RC-25 - Rechargeable Battery Kit Includes (9) rechargeable batteries and AC adapter/charger. CC-25 - Carrying Bag Vinyl carrying bag with storage pocket for microphone. NOTE: See page 6 for wireless microphones & UHF transmitters. POWER / VOLUME LEVEL AC-25 CHARGER INPUT JACK 2.5 mm sub-mini jack CD / TAPE INPUT JACK 3.5 mm mini jack - mono LO-Z MIC INPUT JACK 1/4” phone jack - unbalanced WIRELESS RECEIVER CONTROLS See page 6 MINIVOX PA SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL Model Shown: PB-25U1