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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)

ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE

800.262.4671

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

visit www.anchoraudio.com 

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

NEED MORE HELP?  Beacon Sound System Setup & Operation Videos! 

Visit Our Website:  www.anchoraudio.com

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Содержание Beacon BEA-8000

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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