BATTERY
Flashing = low battery.
Battery Operation
- Model PB-2500
Caring for the built-in battery
It is very important
that you fully charge the battery in your
system before first use, and as soon as possible after each and
every use—even if operated only briefly.
IMPORTANT: Do not store system with a partially or fully
discharged battery, as this will reduce battery service life.
When the “Battery” LED begins flashing:
When the Battery LED begins flashing, this indicates the battery
is low and the unit will automatically shut off in 15 -30 minutes.
Charging the battery
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (the Charger LED will
light, indicating the battery is being charged).
When the battery is charged (about 10 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 maintain a full charge without damaging the battery.
IMPORTANT: For longer battery life, always store the unit
with the battery in a fully charged condition.
Expected service time per charge
Battery service time will vary depending on the volume level
and type of program usage. You can expect about 6-8 hours of
operation at medium volume, 3-4 hours at full volume of
continuous music input (longer for speech applications).
CHARGER
Plug cord into AC outlet.
Light On = charging.
Flashing = fully charged.
Quick Use Guide
The Explorer is a high-fidelity portable sound system that’s
simple to set up and use. You’ll need a microphone or some
other input source before before you get started.
If you have a battery powered model, make sure the battery
is fully charged before use (see page 10).
Here’s how easy it is to use
1. Set the unit in front of your audience on the floor,
table or on a speaker stand.
2. Plug a microphone into the Mic 1 or Mic 2 input,
or plug an audio source into the line input.
3. Set all input level controls to minimum, and set the
bass and treble controls to the 12:00 position.
4. Turn the power switch ON (plug in the power cord if
you’re using an AC model). Slowly increase the level
control adjacent to the input used until desired volume
is reached.
5. Adjust the bass and treble for desired sound quality.
To operate the wireless mic system on wireless models, see
“Wireless Operation” on pages 8 and 9. And for more detailed
instructions, see the “Operation” section beginning on page 6.
Problems?
Consult the
troubleshooting
section on the
back page of
this manual.
Thank you for choosing an Anchor Audio portable sound system. Our products
incorporate state-of-the-art design and the finest quality of materials and
workmanship. We’re proud 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
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Accessories
10
MIC-90 Handheld Microphone
(for Mic 1 Input)
Anchor’s dynamic, balanced, low impedance microphone
with a unidirectional pick-up pattern. It has a on/off switch
and comes with a 20' cable and mic clip.
MIC-50 Handheld Microphone
(for Mic 2 Input)
An unbalanced, low impedance microphone with a privacy
on/off switch. It has a 1/4" phone plug attached to a 10' cable.
P-2501 Companion Speaker
(for AC Explorer only)
An unpowered speaker which connects to the speaker output
of an AC powered Explorer for increased crowd coverage.
To squeeze a
little more time
out of a fully-
charged unit,
plug the AC
power cord into
an outlet while
you’re using
the system.