A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER
Thank you for choosing an Anchor Audio intercom system. Our products incorporate state-of-the-art
design and the finest quality of materials and workmanship. We’re proud of our products and appre-
ciate the confidence which you have shown by selecting an Anchor system.
I hope you’ll take a few 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
GETTING STARTED
Please check your new unit carefully for any damage which may have occurred during shipment. Each Anchor product is care-
fully inspected at the factory and packed in specially designed boxes for safe transport.
Notify the freight carrier immediately of any damage to the shipping box or product. Repack the unit in the original box and
wait for inspection by the carrier’s claim agent. Notify your dealer of the pending freight claim.
NOTE: All damage claims must be made with freight carrier!
RETURNING SYSTEMS FOR SERVICE OR REPAIR
For service or repair, please contact the dealer you purchased your system from or Anchor Audio Customer Service at (888)
444-6077 to obtain a RA
(Return Authorization) number. All shipments to Anchor Audio must include an RA number and must
be shipped prepaid. C.O.D. shipments will be refused and returned at your expense.
IMPORTANT: Save the shipping box & packing materials,
they were specially designed to ship your unit!
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Visit our website at www.anchoraudio.com and select “Warranty Registration”. Complete the online form to activate the
two-year limited warranty on your PortaCom intercom system.
Anchor Audio, Inc.
Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California
100-0081-000/B - 12/06
OWNER’S MANUAL
PORTACOM
2-CHANNEL INTERCOM SYSTEM
ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE
888-444-6077
PORTACOM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Distance
Up to 2,500 ft
(total cable length)
Normal Line Level
-15dBV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -65dB
Distortion <
0.5%
Connecting Cables
Standard 1-pair shielded mic cable
w/ 3-pin XLR
(heavy-duty cable
recommended for runs over 250 ft)
Compatibility
Generally compatible w/ industry
standard
system
(call for info)
B3-100 – Branch Box
Connectors
(3-pin XLR) Input – 1 female / Output – 3 male
Dimensions
1.9 x 4.1 x 4.25” / 48 x 105 x 108 mm
Weight
19.2 oz / 0.5 kg
BP-200 – Belt pack
Input Line Connector
3-pin XLR – female
Headset Connector
4-pin XLR – male
Bridging Impedance
10k ohm min
DC Current Reqs.
20mA max
Dimensions
3.6 x 2.6 x 2.1” / 91 x 66 x 53 mm
Weight
7.36 oz / 0.2 kg
H-200/H-200S – Dual-Earpiece/Single-Earpiece Headset
Connector
4-pin XLR – female
Microphone Type
Dynamic, low impedance
Dimensions
3.5 x 7.4 x 7.9” / 8.9 x 18.8 x 20 cm
Weight
H-200 16 oz / .45 kg
H-200S 13 oz / .37 kg
PC-100 – Two-Channel Power Console
Output Connectors
3-pin XLR – 4 male
Voltage Output
22 volts DC to belt packs
Max. Current Capacity 400mA
Max. Belt Packs
20 BP-200 belt packs
Input Power Reqs.
24VAC, 50/60Hz, 750mA;
30 – 40VDC, 500mA
Dimensions
1.75 x 8.5 x 4.5” / 45 x 216 x 114 mm
Weight
57.6 oz / 1.63 kg
AC Power Adapter
Anchor model AC-20
Input Voltage
120VAC, 60Hz
Output Voltage/Current 24VAC @ 750mA
(Specifications subject to change without notice)
