CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................. 2
SETTING UP YOUR EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM ......................................................................................... 2/3
FEEDBACK / SPEAKER STAND SETUP .................................................................................................................... 3
EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................. 4
CARING FOR YOUR BUILT-IN BATTERY / STEREO LINE INPUT JACK ..................................................................... 4
EXPLORER PRO ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................ 6
OPERATING THE BUILT-IN UHF WIRELESS RECEIVER ........................................................................................... 6
OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE / TRANSMITTER ................................................................................. 7
HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR SOUND SYSTEM? ...................................................................................................... 8
EXPLORER PRO SOUND SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 8
HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR SOUND SYSTEM?
CONDITION POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
No Sound
(power LED off)
• turn POWER switch ON
• charge battery or plug in AC cord
Charge Indicator LED off
• leave plugged in for 48 hours to repair battery
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: 888/444-6077
Distorted Sound
• lower system volume control
Excessive Hum or Noise
• use shielded cables
• use balanced microphone
HAVING TROUBLE W/ 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 Explorer PRO POWER switch on
• make sure transmitter power switch is on
• set receiver and transmitter to same channel
• replace battery in transmitter
NEED MORE HELP? View demonstration videos on proper system setup and
operation at our website - www.anchoraudio.com
Anchor Audio, Inc.
Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California
100-0172-000/A - 3/08
OWNER’S MANUAL
EXPLORER PRO
PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM
ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE
888/444-6077 310/784-2300
EXPLORER PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Power Output
75 watts AC / DC mode
Max SPL @ Rated Power 110 dB @ 1 meter
Frequency Response
80 Hz – 16 kHz
AC Power Reqs.
90 – 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
(HWD)
16.5 x 10.5 x 10” / 42 x 27 x 25 cm
Weight
23 pounds / 10.4 Kg
Inputs
Microphone Lo-Z
(1 k ohm), balanced, XLR
(2 combo jacks)
12 VDC condenser mic phantom pwr
Hi-Z
(10 k ohm), unbal, 1/4” phone
Auxiliary Hi-Z
(10 k ohm), unbal, 1/8” & 1/4”
Sensitivity For Rated Output
Line -8.4
dBV
(380 mVrms)
Mic
(unbal & bal) -49
dBV
(3.63 mVrms)
Outputs
Line
(post fader)
Lo-Z, buffered, 1/4” balanced
Speaker
4-pole Neutrik Speakon® jack
(Specifications subject to change without notice)