MiniVox Lite - Audio Anchor Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Public Address (PA) System
Brand	Anchor Audio
Model	MiniVox Lite
Rated Power Output	30 watts
Max SPL @ Rated Power	109 dB @ 1 meter
Frequency Response	100 Hz - 15 kHz +/- 3dB
Speaker Type	4.5 inch neodymium woofer
Battery Type	10 'AA' alkaline (optional NiMH rechargeable via RC-30 kit)
Battery Life	Approximately 12 hours with fully charged NiMH batteries
Dimensions (HxWxD)	5.5 x 5.5 x 6.5 inches (13.9 x 13.9 x 16.5 cm)
Weight	3.0 lbs (1.36 kg)
Inputs	Line (3.5mm), Powered Mic (3.5mm), Mic (1/4" phone)
Output	Line out (3.5mm)
Wireless System	Optional UHF 16-channel diversity wireless (separate transmitter)
Warranty	Limited six-year warranty (online registration required)
Rechargeable Kit (Optional)	RC-30: 10 NiMH batteries and AC charger (AC-30)
Accessories Included	Handheld microphone (MIC-50 or similar)
Control	Power/Volume knob
Indicators	Red power LED, RX indicator lights for wireless
Battery Compartment	Removable battery pack for 10 AA batteries
Country of Manufacture	USA (Torrance, California)
Shipping Weight (with recharge kit)	2.1 lbs (1.0 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions - MiniVox Lite Anchor Audio

How do I install batteries in the MiniVox Lite?

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back panel by pressing the lock tabs. Slide out the battery pack and insert ten 'AA' alkaline batteries (or NiMH rechargeable) following the polarity labels. Slide the pack back in and close the cover.

How do I use the optional rechargeable battery kit?

Install the 10 NiMH batteries from the RC-30 kit. Insert the charger plug into the DC IN jack on the control panel. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. Charge for 4-6 hours for full charge. New batteries require 6 hours first charge.

What should I do if there is no sound?

Check that all cables are fully plugged in. Ensure the source device is playing and the volume is turned up. For wireless models, verify the transmitter power is on and the microphone is connected. Also check that the volume control on the MiniVox is turned up.

How do I avoid feedback?

Always point the microphone away from the speaker. Do not position the microphone in front of the speaker. Reduce the volume if feedback occurs. For wireless microphones, walk away from the speaker when using.

How do I set up the wireless microphone?

Set the channel selector on both the receiver (built-in) and the transmitter to the same channel. Turn on the transmitter power switch (red LED should flash). Turn on the MiniVox. The RX indicator will light when signal is received. For body-pack, plug the mic into the MIC jack on the transmitter.

How do I change the wireless channel?

Turn off both the transmitter and receiver. Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob on the receiver to a new channel. Set the transmitter's channel dial to the same number. Turn on the transmitter first, then the MiniVox. Check for clear reception.

What type of batteries does the MiniVox Lite use?

The main unit uses ten 'AA' alkaline batteries. The optional rechargeable kit uses ten 'AA' NiMH 2.5 AH batteries. The wireless handheld and body-pack transmitters each use two 'AA' alkaline batteries.

How long does the battery last?

With alkaline batteries, approximate life depends on usage. With the RC-30 rechargeable NiMH kit, fully charged batteries provide approximately 12 hours of operation.

How do I clean and maintain the MiniVox Lite?

Wipe the exterior with a dry cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals. Store in a dry place. For rechargeable batteries, cycle them by fully charging once a month during periods of infrequent use to extend battery life.

What is the warranty and how do I register?

Anchor Audio offers a limited six-year warranty. To activate, go to www.anchoraudio.com and select 'Warranty Registration'. Complete the online form with your purchase details. Save the original box and packing materials for potential returns.

USER MANUAL MiniVox Lite Anchor Audio

• make sure all cables are completely plugged in

No Sound When Using CD Input • check for output from source

• make sure all cables are completely plugged in

Distorted Sound • lower system volume control

- replace or recharge batteries

Shortened Battery Life • replace worn NiMH batteries

- 'Cycle' NiMH batteries

(see page 3)

Unit Turns Off & Back On During Use • batteries are low and need to be replaced

HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM? (Wireless Model Only)

No Sound (RX Indicator: ON) • microphone volume control is to low or off

- no mic plugged into belt-pack transmitter

No Sound (RX Indicator: OFF)

• transmitter power switch turned off

- low battery or no battery in transmitter

• sound system not turned on

• transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel

ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE

888/444-6077

310/784-2300

www.anchoraudio.com

MINIVOX LITE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Power Output

30 watts

Max SPL @ Rated Power

109 dB @ 1 meter

Frequency Response

100 Hz - 15 kHz +/- 3dB

Speaker Type

4.5 inch neodymium woofer

Battery Type 10 'AA' alkaline

Dimensions (HWD)

5.5 x 5.5 x 6.5" / 13.9 x 13.9 x 16.5 cm

Weight 3.0 lbs / 1.36 Kg

Line Out

line level, 3.5 mm

Inputs

Line

line level, 3.5 mm

Powered Mic

Lo-Z phantom power, 3.5 mm jack

Mic

Lo-Z, 1/4" phone

RC-30 - Recharge Kit (optional)

Battery Type

10 'AA' size, NiMH 2.5 AH

Charger

AC-30

AC-30 Input

120 VAC, 60Hz, 24 watts max

AC-30/220 Input

220 VAC, 50Hz, 10 watts max

Shipping Weight

2.1 lbs / 1.0 Kg

(Specifications subject to change without notice)

Anchor Audio, Inc.

Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California

For Setup & Operation Videos Go To:

www.anchoraudio.com

Black handheld device with mesh cover and microphone, no visible text or symbols

MiniVox Lite PA System

PORTABLE PUBLIC ADDRESS SOUND SYSTEM

OWNER'S MANUAL

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED / SYSTEM INVENTORY 2

USING AN OUTBOARD CD/TAPE PLAYER 3

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY KIT 3

MINIVOX LITE ACCESSORIES 4

BATTERY INSTALLATION 5

BUILT-IN UHF WIRELESS RECEIVER 6

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 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.

Janet 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 you purchased your system from or Anchor Audio Customer Service at [phone] 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

Please go to our website (www.anchoraudio.com) and select "Warranty Registration". Completing this online registration form will activate your limited six-year warranty.

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.

1. Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone
2. Set the CHANNEL SELECTOR dial to match the channel setting of your receiver
3. Replace the battery cover

CHANNEL SELECTION - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER

1. The channel selection dial is located on the side of the transmitter
2. Set the CHANNEL selection dial to match the channel setting of the receiver

After you have set the transmitter channel (see above) you are ready to use your wireless microphone:

1. Body-pack transmitter users must insert the mic plug into the transmitter jack marked MIC

2. Turn the transmitter power switch to ON (The red LED will flash when the mic is turned on. If the red LED stays on, the battery is low)

3. Turn the MiniVox Lite power switch to ON

4. The RX indicators will light (one indicator at a time lights) when the wireless signal is being transmitted and received

CAUTION: Harmful feedback may occur when walking in front of a sound system or speaker with a wireless microphone. Always point microphone away from speakers!

REPLACE BATTERY - HANDHELD TRANSMITTER

1. Unscrew battery cover on bottom of microphone
2. Replace old batteries with 2 fresh 'AA' alkaline batteries
3. Replace and tighten the battery cover

REPLACE BATTERY - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER

1. Slide open battery cover on front of transmitter
2. Replace old batteries with 2 fresh 'AA' alkaline batteries
3. Replace and tighten the battery cover

NOTE: Transmitter power must be OFF when changing batteries!

DIVERSITY WIRELESS BY ANCHOR AUDIO

Anchor Audio UHF wireless is a 16 channel, diversity wireless system that utilizes two independent antennae to receive signals. The diversity feature means the receiver will process the stronger of the two antenna signals, effectively minimizing dropouts and interference from other transmitting sources. The antennae are mounted internally so there are no obstructions or risk of damage.

CHANNEL SELECTION - BUILT-IN RECEIVER

Before you can use your UHF wireless system, you will need to select a wireless frequency, set the built-in receiver, and microphone transmitter, to that channel.

1. Choose from any of the 16 available wireless channels
2. Set the wireless channel selector knob "CHANNEL" to the channel/frequency you have chosen

UHF WIRELESS CHANNEL SELECTIONRX INDICATOR LIGHTS

NOTE: If you experience ongoing interference with your wireless system, the selected frequency may be incompatible w/ other systems in the area. Try different channels to find a clear frequency.

UHF WIRELESS ACCESSORIES

WH-6000: 16 channel wireless handheld microphone/transmitter

WB-6000: 16 channel wireless body-pack transmitter for hands free microphone (microphone not included - see below)

CM-60: Lightweight, low-profile collar microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter

EM-60T: UltraLite "Over-the-Ear" hands free microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter

LM-60: Lightweight, clip-on lapel microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter

HBM-TA4F: Ultra-lightweight headband microphone - works w/ the WB-6000 transmitter

USING AN OUTBOARD CD/TAPE PLAYER

Use the LINE IN input jack to play pre-recorded material through the MiniVox Lite. The MiniVox Lite volume knob controls both the audio source and microphone levels when used simultaneously.

1. Connect a mini-to-mini patch cable (3.5mm plugs) to the 'Line' or 'Headphone' output of your audio source

2. Connect the other end to the LINE IN input jack on the MiniVox Lite control panel

3. Adjust the volume setting of the audio source to the desired level

AUDIO SOURCE HEADPHONE / OUTPUT JACK

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY KIT (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

For applications where the MiniVox Lite PA system is used frequently, the RC-30 rechargeable battery kit is available. This kit includes 10 rechargeable NiMH batteries and an AC charging adapter. When fully charged the batteries provide approximately 12 hours of operation.

NOTE: New batteries must be charged for 6 hours prior to first use.

Using the RC-30 Recharge Kit

1. Install the 10 rechargeable NiMH batteries into the MiniVox Lite (see page 4 - Battery Installation)
2. Insert the charger plug into the Input Jack labeled DC IN on the MiniVox Lite control panel
3. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet for 4-6 hours to fully charge

Cycling the batteries

For extended battery life, we recommend you fully charge the batteries once each month during periods of infrequent use. Always fully recharge batteries before storing.

CAUTION: NEVER recharge other types of batteries. Doing so can result in battery explosion. Use only rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.

NOTE: Batteries Must Be Installed Before Use!

1. Position the MiniVox Lite with the front/speaker facing toward your audience
2. Connect a microphone to the one of the MIC jacks (1/4" MIC jack or 3.5 mm PWR MIC mini jack)
3. Turn the MiniVox Lite Power/Volume Level knob on, the red POWER LED will light and remain lit during operation
4. Set the microphone power switch to ON
5. Adjust the volume with the Power/Volume Level knob

IMPORTANT: To avoid feedback, do not position a microphone in front of speaker.

PROBLEMS? Consult the troubleshooting section on the back page of this manual.

MINIVOX LITE PA SYSTEM

MiniVox Lite is a battery-operated handheld Public Address system that's easy to set-up & operate. Before using the MiniVox Lite, you'll need to install the batteries as described below right.

If your unit is equipped with an RC-30 rechargeable battery kit, you must charge the batteries completely before use (see page 3).

MINIVOX LITE ACCESSORIES

MIC-50 – Handheld Microphone

Handheld microphone w/ 6' coil cord & 1/4" connector.

MIC-90P – Handheld Microphone

Dynamic, balanced, low impedance microphone w/ unidirectional pick-up pattern & 1/4" connector. Comes w/ 20' cable, storage case & mic clip.

HBM-MINI – Headband Microphone

Ultra-lightweight headband microphone w/ 3.5 mm mini plug

RC-30 – Rechargeable Battery Kit

Includes 10 rechargeable "AA" batteries and AC adapter/charger.

NOTE: See page 6 for wireless microphones & UHF transmitters.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery compartment cover located underneath the control back panel of the MiniVox Lite by pressing down the lock tabs of the battery compartment cover
2. Slide out the battery pack from the MiniVox Lite battery compartment

3. Insert ten 'AA' size batteries (alkaline or RC-30 rechargeable batteries) into the battery pack Position the ten battery tubes into the battery pack by following the polarity labels on the battery pack

4. Slide-in the battery pack into the battery compartment Push the battery pack all the way in

5. Replace the battery compartment cover and push cover to lock tabs in place