MADE IN USA
SIX YEAR WARRANTY
Beacon® Sound System Owners Manual
For System Setup & Operation Videos Visit Our Website: www.anchoraudio.com
BEACON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Power Output
150 watts AC / 125 watts DC
Max SPL @ Rated Power 120 dB
Battery
Two 12V rechargeable, 9.0 AH
Full recharge: approx 7 hrs
Frequency Response 60 Hz – 15 kHz ± 3dB
Line Output (post fader) isolated, 600
W
, 1/4” phone
AC Power Reqs.
100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W
max
USB
5V 500mA
Dimensions (HWD)
26.25” x 11” x 18” (66.7 x 28 x
45.7cm)
Weight
51 lbs / 23 Kg
Mic Inputs:
Lo-Z (1 K
W
), balanced, XLR
12 VDC condenser mic (phantom)
power
Hi-Z (10 K
W
), unbalanced, 1/4” phone
Hi-Z (10 K
W
), unbalanced, 1/8” stereo
Line In
unbalanced, stereo RCA
Sensitivity For Rated Output
Lo-Z Microphone -52 dBV (2.5 mVrms)
Hi-Z Microphone -43 dBV (7.5 mVrms)
Auxiliary (line)
-14 dBV (200 mVrms)
Phantom Power
36V
(Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice)
HAVING TROUBLE 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 output
Shortened Battery Life
• charge battery fully; if battery life continues to deteriorate,
contact Anchor Audio customer service: 800.262.4671
Distorted Sound
• lower system volume control
Excessive Hum or Noise
• use shielded cables
• use balanced microphone
HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM? (Wireless Models Only)
CONDITION
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
No Sound
(RX Indicator: ON)
• set MUTE switch to on
(handheld mic only)
• turn up WIRELESS volume control
• make sure mic is plugged into body pack transmitter
No Sound
(RX Indicator: OFF)
• push mic power button
• turn Beacon POWER switch on
• make sure transmitter power switch is on
• set receiver and transmitter to same channel
• replace battery in transmitter
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Anchor Audio Warranty
ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE
800.262.4671
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
visit www.anchoraudio.com
- Product must have been purchased from an authorized Anchor Audio Dealer
- Anchor Audio must perform or authorize all warranty services or warranty is
void
- Warranty is void when equipment is subjected to negligent use, connection
to improper power sources, misuse, and operation beyond specifications and
limits
- Warranty shall not apply to exterior finish, AC power cords, bulbs, or any other
failings due to normal wear
- Warranty is void when equipment is subjected to adverse temperature,
humidity, moisture, or any condition not considered normal environmental
conditions
- Products out of warranty cannot be repaired by Anchor Audio
Anchor Audio products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the period of SIX (6) YEARS from the date of original purchase
unless listed below, which are warranted for a period of TWO (2) YEARS:
- All wired and wireless microphones, beltpack transmitters, base station
transmitters, base station receivers, and hands-free microphones
- Rechargeable batteries
- All woodworking
- CouncilMAN microphones and bases
- PortaCom and ProLink 500 systems in their entirety
- Assistive Listening systems in their entirety
- Accessories, cables, cases, and covers
Warranties are subject to the following conditions:
To locate an authorized dealer near you, please contact [email protected].
Please contact Technical Support at www.AnchorAudio.com/techinical-support-
form.html to with any questions, to begin the Return Authorization process, or to
verify your warranty period.