Anchor Audio BP-900 Wireless Intercom User Manual AnchorManManual EngVer aug07 indd

Anchor Audio Inc Wireless Intercom AnchorManManual EngVer aug07 indd

Contents

Users Manual

CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................. 2
WHAT IS ANCHORMAN? .......................................................................................................................................... 2
BELT PACK OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 3
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ................................................................................................................................... 3
BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 4
SYSTEM RANGE & FACTORY SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 5
HEADSET OPERATION & MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY SETTING ............................................................................ 6
NETWORK EXPANSION ........................................................................................................................................... 6
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................... 8
ANCHORMAN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 8
Anchor Audio, Inc.
Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California 100-0164-000/A - 7/07
OWNER’S MANUAL
AnchorMAN
PATENT PENDING
WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM
ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE
888/444-6077 310/784-2300
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAN’T HEAR A PERSON SPEAKING?
Increase headset volume using the headset volume button on the side of the belt pack. Push the + symbol button until you
reach desired volume. In extremely loud environments, you will need to use the dual ear muff headset with noise cancelling
properties. If you still can’t hear, you may be out of range and need to move closer to the user network.
MICROPHONE NOT PICKING UP YOUR VOICE?
First, adjust the microphone sensitivity setting on the side of the belt pack by pushing the + button incrementally until you
reach desired sensitivity level. Move the microphone closer to your mouth and speak up clearly. For example, women speak
softer than men and need a more sensitive microphone level.
BACKGROUND NOISE TRANSMITTING ACROSS SYSTEM?
Reduce the microphone sensitivity setting by pushing the – symbol button until you reach the desired level.
TRANSMISSION IS WEAK?
Your rechargeable batteries may be running low. If batteries are weak, the Group LED’s will slowly flash. Your belt pack
needs to be recharged. If you need to keep working, you can use disposable alkaline batteries.
PROPER INTERCOM ETIQUETTE
Anchorman is designed to allow 4 people to speak at once in close quarters and one person to speak at a time when the belt
packs are far apart.. Use proper intercom etiquette – wait to break into the conversation network until the other belt pack
users have stopped speaking. If a large number of users are in the network, we suggest PTT to allow members to jump in
and out of conversation.
ANCHORMAN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Range
(line of sight)
Duplex 250’ / 75 m
Simplex 2,500’ / 750 m
FCC License User Registration
Channels 4 per Group
Selectable Groups 4
Frequency 944 – 952 MHz
Output Power 17 dBm (50mW)
Microphone Dynamic
DC Requirements 9V – 1.2A
Batteries 4 “AA” NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charge Time 5.5 hours = Full Charge
Battery Life – NiMH Rechargeable
Receive Only 7.5 hours
Continuous Transmit 3.5 hours
Battery Life – Alkaline Disposable
Receive Only 3.0 hours
Continuous Transmit 1.0 hours
Headset Connector 4-pin male XLR
Antenna 1/2 wavelength dipole
Dimensions & Weight
BP-900 4 x 4.65 x 1.75” / 101.6 x 118.1 x 44.5 mm
13 oz / .37 kg
(batteries installed)
H-200S 3.5 x 7.4 x 7.9” / 8.9 x 18.8 x 20 cm
13 oz / .37 kg
H-200 3.5 x 7.4 x 7.9” / 8.9 x 18.8 x 2O cm
16 oz / .45 kg
Antenna 7.18” / 182.372 mm
Antenna Extension 3.5” / 89 mm
FCC ID: J8ZBP-900
For videos on how to setup & use your AnchorMAN
wireless intercom system go to:
www.myanchorman.com
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A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER
Thank you for choosing an Anchor Audio wireless 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 appreciate 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 carefully 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 where system was purchased or Anchor Audio Customer Service
(800/262-4671 or 310/784-2300)
to obtain a RA
(Return Authorization)
number. All shipments to Anchor Audio must
include RA number and be shipped prepaid. C.O.D. shipments will be refused and returned at your expense.
Customers outside the USA must contact dealer where system was purchased for service or repair instructions.
IMPORTANT: Save shipping box & packing materials, they’re specially designed to ship your unit!
WARRANTY REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Please go to our website, www.anchoraudio.com, and select “Warranty Registration”. Completing this online registra-
tion form will activate your limited two-year warranty.
Warranty is void if the belt pack case or headset has been opened, screws have been removed or there is evidence of
tampering.
For videos on how to setup & use your AnchorMAN wireless intercom system go to:
www.myanchorman.com
WHAT IS ANCHORMAN?
AnchorMAN is a wireless full duplex intercom system that is easy to configure and simple to operate. Up to four
belt packs can talk at once and an unlimited number of belt packs can listen. Belt packs can be assigned to up
to four separate groups. The transmitter and receiver operate utilizing FDMA techniques in the 944 – 952 MHz
range without the need for a base station.
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
INFORMATION TO USER
The Anchor Audio BP-900 transmitter/receiver complies with part 74 of the United States Federal Communications
Commission. Licensing of Anchor equipment is the user’s responsibility and licensing depends on the user’s classifi-
cation and user’s application. Anchor Audio strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications
authority for clarification. For info: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s author-
ity to operate equipment.
FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this devise must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This prod-
uct should be used only with body worn accessories not containing metal. This product should only be used with approved body worn accessories.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications made by user could void user’s authority to operate equipment.
BELT PACK OPERATION
The ergonomically designed BP-900 AnchorMAN belt pack features an XLR headset jack, heavy duty antenna, headset
volume control, microphone sensitivity control, group selection, PTT
(push to talk)
and transmission indicator LED. The
belt pack is powered by 4
(included)
“AA” NiMH rechargeable batteries.
GROUP SELECTOR
To create a belt pack group, each member must set their Group Selector
to the same letter – A, B, C or D. Press the GRP Button to change groups.
The LED will light indicating the selected Group
(A, B, C, D)
.
Example: Film Crew
The director assigns photography to Group A, sound to Group B and lighting to Group C. He can then
be a part of any group by simply pressing the Group Selector Button to the desired group.
PUSH TO TALK MODE / ACTIVE MODE
Push to Talk Mode
(PTT)
– Default mode when the PWR button is pushed.
Press PTT button to speak to Group, release PTT button to listen.
Active Mode – Hands free voice activated operation requires adjusting the
Microphone Sensitivity level. All belt packs arrive with mic sensitivity set to
low requiring PTT operation. Push the “+” button repeatedly to increase
mic sensitivity until transmission is activated by the sound of your voice.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
AnchorMAN belt packs include 4 “AA” NiMH rechargeable batteries and AC Charger. Fully charged NiMH batteries
yield approximately 7 hours of normal use. Alkaline “AA” batteries can be used but battery life will decrease by half.
Connecting the AC charger to a belt pack with alkaline batteries installed could seriously damage the system.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
Some users are required
(for emergency preparedness, etc.)
to leave their AnchorMAN units plugged into the charger
at all times. For these applications we recommend replacing the rechargeable batteries every 12 months.
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HEADSET OPERATION
AnchorMAN wireless intercoms use single and dual-earpiece, noise cancelling headsets featuring 4-pin XLR connectors
and dynamic microphones. To use place headset on your head and adjust to fit, next:
1. Plug headset XLR connector into XLR jack on the bottom of the belt pack
2. Adjust headset boom so the microphone is near the mouth
3. Use the Headset Volume Control buttons “+“ & “–“ to adjust listening level
(Push “+” repeatedly to increase headset volume and “–“ to decrease)
For videos on how to setup & use your AnchorMAN wireless intercom system go to:
www.myanchorman.com
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY SETTING
Use the Microphone +/– buttons to adjust voice detection sensitivity levels. Press +
for more voice detection sensitivity and – for less. The highest + setting will pick up
your voice even at a whisper.
The most sensitive settings should be used in very quiet environments with little or no
back ground noise. Experiment with the Microphone Sensitivity level to ensure voice
detection picks up the beginning and end of each sentence.
Remember, what you hear in your headset is what other members of the network
will hear.
CAUTION: Setting voice detection to an overly sensitive level can cause ambient background
noise to trigger transmission, disturbing all members of the network.
NETWORK EXPANSION
CAN I USE MY OWN HEADSET? The AnchorMAN is designed to work with dynamic microphone elements.
Headset pin configuration: 1 = Mic (–) / 2 = Mic (+) / 3 = Headphone (–) / 4= Headphone (+)
Shields can be connected to chassis ground pin.
I’VE RUN OUT OF BATTERY LIFE, NOW WHAT? You can substitute “AA” alkaline batteries for the rechargeable bat-
teries. However, connecting the battery charger to the belt pack when alkaline batteries are installed could seriously
damage your belt pack.
CAN MY ANCHORMAN WORK WITH OTHER WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEMS? No. AnchorMAN uses a proprietary
design and software exclusive to the product.
CAN SOMEONE EAVESDROP ON MY CONVERSATION? No. AnchorMAN is not penetrated by common scanners.
IF I BREAK A HEADSET, WHAT DO I DO? The H-200 and H-200S headsets are covered by a two-year warranty.
Follow the instructions in the Getting Started section on page 2 for a Return Authorization. AnchorMAN headsets are
sold separately if a replacement is needed.
CAN I ADD BELT PACKS TO MY NETWORK? Yes. The system is designed to accommodate an unlimited number of
listeners. However, the maximum number of people that can speak at once in one group is limited to four. Belt
packs that are set to the same frequency (DIP 1 and 2) and group will interfere if they transmit at the same time.
However, if two users are not expected to speak at the same time, they can share a transmit frequency.
INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Slide battery compartment door to remove
2. Install 4 “AA“ NiMH rechargeable batteries
NOTE: Place “–“ end of battery against spring.
3. Replace battery compartment door
NOTE: Flashing Group LED indicates battery low.
CHARGE BATTERIES
1. Connect Charger
(included)
into Charging Port on
bottom of belt packs
2. Plug Charger into AC outlet
(Charging Port LED on = battery charging)
3. Charge belt pack for 5 hours
(Charging Port LED off = battery fully charged)
GROUP SELECTOR LED
GROUP
SELECTOR BUTTON PUSH TO TALK BUTTON
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
POWER BUTTON
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR LED
LESS Mic Sensitivity
MORE Mic Sensitivity
BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION
1. Charge batteries in belt pack overnight
(page 3)
NOTE: Belt packs operate about 7 hours per charge.
2. Set all network belt packs to same Group
(page 3)
3. Plug headset cable into belt pack & adjust boom
(page 6)
4. Press PWR to turn belt pack ON
(belt pack front)
5. Adjust Headset Volume level
(belt pack front)
6. Press & hold PTT button to start talking,
(belt pack top)
release PTT button to listen
NOTE: Repeat steps for each belt pack in the network.
See page 3/Active Mode for voice activated operation.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
BP-900 Wireless Belt Pack
H-200 Dual Ear Muff Headset
H-200S Single Ear Muff Headset
GC-900 Charger
HC-PC Pelican Hardcase w/ Pick ‘n Pluck Foam
MAN-40 Four User Package:
• 4 - BP-900 Belt Packs
• 4 - Headsets (choose single or dual)
• 1 - GC-900 Charger
• Lightweight, high-density cardboard case
SYSTEM RANGE
The AnchorMANs transmission signal will travel through many solid
objects. However, the more solid objects between the belt packs, the
more the range will be reduced. As belt packs get farther apart An-
chorMAN automatically reverts to simplex mode for a maximum range
of 2,500’
(750 m)
. This means you will operate in Push to Talk mode
and speak one person at a time. If the signal fades the belt packs are
too far apart and you will need to move closer together.
FACTORY SETTINGS
There are six DIP Switches located beneath the antenna. DIP Switches
1 and 2 are used to set the belt pack transmit frequency. Four fre-
quency sets can be selected using different combinations of these two
switches. In an active group of four users, each of the belt packs should
be set to a different transmit frequency. You can add belt packs to any
group but only one person can speak on that frequency at a time. Use
the table below when setting DIP switches.
Frequency (MHz)
DIP1/DIP2 Group A Group B Group C Group D
Up/Up 945 945.4 945.8 946.2
Up/Down 946.6 947 947.4 947.8
Down/Up 948.2 948.6 949 949.4
Down/Down 949.8 950.2 950.6 951
CAUTION: DIP Switch 6 should always be down and should
NEVER be changed. It is for factory use only.
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HEADSET JACK
XLR Connector
ANTENNA JACK
SMA Connector
HEAVY DUTY ANTENNA
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
Page 4
HEADSET VOLUME CONTROL
Page 6
POWER BUTTON
GROUP SELECTOR BUTTON
Page 3
PUSH TO TALK BUTTON
Page 3
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR LED
GROUP SELECTOR LED
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Press lightly & slide to
remove cover
BELT CLIP
ANCHORMAN BELT PACK
Model Shown: BP-900
CHARGER PORT & CHARGER LED
Connect Charger for NiMH batteries
DIP SWITCHES
To access switches
lift antenna
For videos on how to setup & use your
AnchorMAN wireless intercom system go to:
www.myanchorman.com

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