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MADE IN USA

SIX YEAR WARRANTY

Beacon® Sound System Owners Manual

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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 plug into the transmitter jack marked 
MIC

2.  Push the transmitter power button for two sec-

onds until ON (The red LED will stay on when 
the mic is turned on. If the red LED flashes, the 
battery is low)

3.  Turn the Beacon power switch to ON
4.  The RX indicators will light 

(only one indicator  

will light at a time) when the wireless signal is  
being transmitted and received

OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE/TRANSMITTER

REPLACE BATTERY - HANDHELD TRANSMITTER

1.  Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone
2.  Replace old batteries with two fresh size ‘AA’  

alkaline batteries

3.  Replace battery cover and tighten firmly

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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!

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 battery cover and tighten firmly

NOTE:  When using dual wireless, each microphone must be set to a different channel!

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 - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER

1.  Slide open battery cover on front of transmitter
2.  Replace old batteries with two fresh size ‘AA’ 

alkaline batteries

3.  Replace battery cover by sliding firmly into place

Summary of Contents for Beacon BEA-8000

Page 1: ...NG BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER 7 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 10 HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR SOUND SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECS 11 CONTENTS 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 car...

Page 2: ...5V 500 mA To charge power external device TONE CONTROLS BASS TREBLE CD MP3 COMBO PLAYER see page 4 MICROPHONE LEVEL CONTROLS BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE Fully Charge Batteries Before First Use IMPORTANT Make all connections with shielded cables to avoid hum buzzing or interference 1 Open Line Array below 2 Set all Input Levels to minimum Tone Controls to flat middle setting 3 Plug wired microphone...

Page 3: ... feedback loop starts it continues until the system is adjusted FEEDBACK CAUSES Microphone too close pointing towards or in front of speaker Volume setting is too loud for room Sound reflecting off hard surfaces AVOIDING ELIMINATING FEEDBACK Point microphone in a different direction Keep microphone away from the speaker Place speaker in FRONT of the microphone Reduce the sound system volume levels...

Page 4: ...ON and again to mute OFF STOP EJECT Press once to stop playing music Press twice to stop and eject disk FOLDER Select next folder MP3 format only FOLDER Select previous folder MP3 format only SHU ENTER Press once to play tracks randomly SHUFFLE will show on the LCD When used with the PROGRAM function it acts as the confirmation key PROGRAM Press to set the programming mode Press once so the LCD sh...

Page 5: ...OL WIRELESS 2 CHANNEL SELECTION DIVERSITY WIRELESS BY ANCHOR AUDIO Anchor Audio UHF wireless 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 ...

Page 6: ... cover on bottom of microphone 2 Replace old batteries with two fresh size AA alkaline batteries 3 Replace battery cover and tighten firmly 6 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 CHANNEL SELECTION HANDHELD TRANSMITTER 1 Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone 2 Set the CHANN...

Page 7: ...ING BUTTON INDICATOR LIGHT VOLUME POWER KNOB PAIRING VOLUME Frequently Asked Questions What is the range of Anchor Audio Bluetooth The Anchor Audio Bluetooth range is 100 ft line of sight My Sound System is auto connecting to a device but I don t know which one Can I disconnect directly from the Sound System Yes if your unit is auto connecting to a device that you cannot identify because for examp...

Page 8: ...edium volume level 2 4 hours at full volume or longer for speech only However service times vary depending on control settings and use of accessories BATTERY REPLACEMENT The batteries must be replaced every 2 3 years depending on usage over time Call Anchor Audio at 800 262 4671 to order batteries To replace your batteries you will need a Phillips screwdriver and follow these procedures 1 Be sure ...

Page 9: ... be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The apparatus connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthing connection For Nordic markings refer to copy of marking label The plug in the power cord is the AC mains disconnected device and must remain readily operable minimum distances around the apparatus for suffi...

Page 10: ...roduct is equipped with an 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 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside an...

Page 11: ...WITH YOUR SOUND SYSTEM CONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTION No Sound power LED off turn POWER switch ON charge battery or plug in AC cord safety shut down if unit overheats turn volume lower turn speaker ON No Sound power LED on check for output from source make sure all cables are completely plugged in turn up volume control of input used remove plug from speaker output if not using external speaker outpu...

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