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POWER / TONE

SPEAKER
OUTPUTS

BATTERY CHARGER

MIC 2

(wireless)

MIC 1

LINE

BATTERY

TX ON

CA

Owner

s Manual

PortaVox

ANCHOR Audio, Inc.  (310) 784-2300

100-0007-000 / Revision D, 08/97

Having trouble with the sound system?

Condition

Possible Solution

No sound 

(power LED not lit):

• turn POWER switch ON
• charge battery

No sound 

(power LED lights):

• check for output from source
• make sure all cables are completely plugged in
• increase volume control on input used
• check speaker cable for faults

Shortened battery life:

• reduce volume to eliminate distortion
• charge battery fully before use
• replace worn battery

Distorted sound:

• check input cable connection
• lower input signal level

Excessive hum or noise:

• use shielded input cable
• use a balanced microphone

Having trouble with the wireless system? 

(PB-500W only)

Condition

Possible Solution

No sound:

• set mute switch to ON
• turn up Mic 2/Wireless volume control
• plug microphone into body-pack transmitter
• unplug any other mic from Mic 2 input
• turn sound system ON
• confirm transmitter power switch is set to PWR
• replace mic/transmitter battery

Troubleshooting Guide

Summary of Contents for portavox

Page 1: ...heck speaker cable for faults Shortened battery life reduce volume to eliminate distortion charge battery fully before use replace worn battery Distorted sound check input cable connection lower input signal level Excessive hum or noise use shielded input cable use a balanced microphone Having trouble with the wireless system PB 500W only Condition Possible Solution No sound set mute switch to ON ...

Page 2: ... of our products and appreciate the confidence which you have shown by selecting an Anchor system I hope you ll take a few of 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 Date of Manufacture The da...

Page 3: ...r must include an RA number and must be shipped prepaid C O D shipments will be refused and returned at your cost Warranty registration Please fill out the warranty card and return it with a copy of your invoice to Anchor s Customer Service Department This will activate your limited two year warranty Save the shipping carton and packing materials They were specially designed to ship your unit safe...

Page 4: ...the RC 16 charger RC 16 220 for export into an AC outlet and into the charger input the Charger LED will light indicating the battery is being charged The charger will automatically charge the battery for optimum recovery When the battery is charged about 12 hours the Charger LED will flash This indicates the charger has switched to the maintenance charge rate the charger may be left plugged in to...

Page 5: ...ystem off or set the transmitter mute switch to the MUTE position Observe the color of the LED indicator s that light up Battery LED Indicator Operating Time green 6 20 hours green amber 4 6 hours amber 2 4 hours red 1 hour Replacing the transmitter battery Note The transmitter power switch must be in the OFF position HANDHELD Unscrew the battery compartment cover on the lower end of mic see diagr...

Page 6: ...or other mics that have a 1 4 phone plug Mic 2 Input An unbalanced low impedance microphone input For use with mics that have a 1 4 phone plug On PB 500W wireless models the built in receiver is connected to this input Use the Mic 2 control to adjust the wireless mic volume Inserting a plug into the Mic 2 input disconnects the wireless input to use a wired and wireless mic simultaneously plug the ...

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