MADE IN USA
SIX YEAR WARRANTY
Beacon® Sound System Owners Manual
For System Setup & Operation Videos Visit Our Website: www.anchoraudio.com
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BUILT-IN BATTERY MAINTENANCE
To preserve battery life the built-in batteries MUST be FULLY
charged before the first use. Regardless of length of operation,
it is recommended that batteries be fully charged as soon as
possible after each use.
AC OPERATION & BATTERY CHARGING
Beacon Sound Systems include an automatic charging system
designed to properly charge and maintain the systems built-in
batteries. To charge batteries plug the system into an AC outlet
and operate as normal while built-in batteries are charging.
The CHARGE STATUS LED will light when charging. Bright red
indicates charge process has begun. Amber indicates the charge
process is almost complete, and green indicates full battery. It
takes approximately 7 hours to charge the completely drained
Beacon batteries.
BATTERY SERVICE TIME
Fully charged batteries will yield approximately 6 – 8 hours of
continuous music at medium 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 the power switch is in the OFF position
2. Remove the screws in the lower cover panel of
the Beacon and remove cover
4. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and
unclip each battery connection cable
5. Connect each new battery to the connection cable
(black to black, red to red) and inserts batteries into
compartment
6. Replace screw in cover panel
SYSTEM STORAGE & BATTERIES
Fully charge batteries before storage. For extended periods of
storage either leave system plugged into an AC outlet or charge
the system at least once each month for a minimum of 24 hours.
Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed
of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice.
NOTE: System Can Be Used During Charging!
BATTERY COMPARTMENT