ACL-DP/HH/EM - Loudspeaker Anchor Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Lectern Sound System with Built-in Wireless Receiver
Model	ACL-DP/HH/EM (Acclaim Series)
Dimensions (Base)	14" x 22.5" x 13.5" (HWD)
Table Top Size	22.5" x 19"
Weight	30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Power Output	22 watts
Frequency Response	400 Hz - 10 kHz
Max SPL	126 dB @ 1 meter
Battery	12V rechargeable, 5.4 AH (sealed lead-acid)
Battery Charger	18V DC, universal input (100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz)
Battery Life	8-12 hours at medium volume, 3-6 hours at full volume (speech)
Charge Time	6-8 hours
Wireless System	Built-in UHF diversity receiver, 16 selectable channels
Inputs	Lectern Mic (XLR, balanced, phantom power), Wired Mic (1/4" unbalanced), Line (1/4" unbalanced)
Outputs	Line (post fader, 1/4"), Speaker Out (4W, unswitched 1/4")
Warranty	6 years on sound system, 2 years on microphones
Country of Origin	Made in USA
Construction Material	High-quality industrial components
Special Feature	Automatic battery charging system, battery level indicator, internal antennas

Frequently Asked Questions - ACL-DP/HH/EM Anchor Audio

How do I set up the wireless microphone?

Set the channel selector dial on the transmitter to match the channel setting on the built-in receiver. For handheld mics, unscrew the battery cover to access the channel dial. For body-pack transmitters, the dial is on the side. Ensure both are on the same channel and the transmitter power is on. The RX indicator on the lectern should light up.

How do I charge the built-in batteries?

Plug the power cord into the sound system and then into an AC outlet. The Charger LED will stay on during charging and will flash when fully charged (typically 6-8 hours). The system can be used while charging.

What is the battery life of the portable lectern?

With fully charged batteries, expect 8-12 hours at medium volume or 3-6 hours at full volume for speech. Actual life varies with volume, tone settings, and use of accessories like wireless receivers or companion speakers.

What should I do if there is no sound?

First, ensure the power switch is ON and the power LED is lit. Check that the battery is charged or the unit is plugged in. Verify that the internal speaker switch is ON, all cables are fully plugged in, and the appropriate volume control is turned up. For wireless, ensure the microphone is on and on the same channel as the receiver.

How do I avoid feedback?

Always point the microphone away from the speakers. Avoid walking directly in front of the sound system while speaking. Reduce the overall volume or adjust the tone controls (bass/treble) to minimize feedback.

Can I use the system while charging?

Yes, the Acclaim Portable Lectern can be operated normally while the built-in batteries are charging. The charger will automatically power the amplifier and charge the batteries simultaneously.

How do I change the wireless channel?

Rotate the Wireless Channel Selector Knob on the lectern (for each receiver) to the desired channel (1-16). Then set the corresponding transmitter (handheld or body-pack) to the same channel frequency by adjusting its dial. Repeat for dual wireless systems, ensuring each pair uses a different channel.

What does the charging LED indicate?

A steady Charger LED means the batteries are charging. When the LED flashes, the batteries are fully charged. If the LED is off, the unit is not charging (e.g., power cord disconnected or battery completely drained). At high volume output in AC mode, the LED may flicker as power is shared.

How do I maintain the batteries for long life?

Fully charge the batteries before first use and after every use. Store the system with batteries fully charged. If storing for extended periods, leave it plugged into AC or charge at least once a month for 24 hours to prevent deep discharge.

What should I do if the wireless system has interference?

Change the channel on both the receiver and transmitter to a different frequency. Try channels that are not in use by other nearby systems. The diversity wireless system uses two antennas to automatically switch to the stronger signal, but persistent interference may require selecting a clear channel.

USER MANUAL ACL-DP/HH/EM Anchor Audio

Acclaim Portable Lectern Sound System Owners Manual

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A Message from the President

Congratulations on purchasing an Anchor Audio sound system, the choice of thousands of satisfied customers including the White House, prestigious universities, school districts nationwide, police and fire departments, and all branches of the U.S. military. Our products are made of the finest materials and built with pride in the U.S.

We've incorporated the latest technology into your sound system yet kept it simple to use. Just take a few minutes to review this manual to ensure the maximum enjoyment of your Anchor system. Or, you can view a demonstration video complete with a trouble shooting section at www.anchoraudio.com.

Feel free to call our friendly customer support staff at 1-800-ANCHOR1 Monday thru Friday between 7:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time with any questions. We love to hear from our customers.

Janet Jacobs, President on behalf of all Anchor employees

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 1

ACCLAIM LECTERN BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION 2

OPERATING THE BUILT-IN UHF WIRELESS RECEIVER 3

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 800.262.4671 to obtain a RA (Return Authorization) number. You may also complete an online RA request form at www.anchoraudio.com. All shipments to Anchor Audio must include a 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 six-year limited warranty on your Acclaim Portable Lectern and two-year limited warranty for the microphones.

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NOTE: Fully Charge Batteries Before First Use!

1. Set all Input Level Controls to minimum & Tones Controls to flat (the middle setting) before turning your system on
2. Plug lectern gooseneck microphone into the Lectern Mic Jack located on the tabletop
3. Switch POWER to ON, the BATTERY LED will light
4. Slowly increase the Level Control for the input jacks used to the desired volume
5. Adjust BASS & TREBLE controls to desired sound quality

IMPORTANT: Make all connections with shielded cables to avoid hum, buzzing or interference.

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DIVERSITY WIRELESS BY ANCHOR AUDIO

Anchor Audio UHF wireless is a 16 channel, diversity wireless system that receives signals with two independent antennae. With diversity wireless the receiver processes the stronger signal, 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

Select a channel, set the built-in receiver & microphone transmitter to that channel before using your wireless system.

1. Choose any available wireless channel/ frequency from 1 thru 16 (see page 4 for transmitter instructions)
2. Set the Wireless Channel Selector Knob to the channel/frequency you choose in step 1

If you have two wireless receivers repeat above for the second receiver. Remember, each receiver/transmitter pair must be set to different channels to avoid interference.

graph TD
    A["WIRELESS 1 CHANNEL SELECTION"] --> B["RX"]
    C["WIRELESS 1 RX INDICATOR LIGHTS"] --> D["CHANNEL"]
    E["WIRELESS 2 CHANNEL SELECTION"] --> F["RX"]
    G["WIRELESS 2 RX INDICATOR LIGHTS"] --> H["CHANNEL"]
    I["WIRELESS 1 VOLUME CONTROL"] --> J["RX"]
    K["WIRELESS 2 VOLUME CONTROL"] --> L["RX"]

NOTE: Ongoing wireless interference? The frequency you selected may be in use by other systems in the area! Change channels until you find a clear frequency!

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

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

NOTE: When using dual wireless, each microphone must be set to a different channel!

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 Acclaim power switch to ON

4. The RX indicators will light (only one indicator will light at a time) 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 two fresh size 'AA' alkaline batteries
3. Replace battery cover and tighten firmly

REPLACE BATTERY - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER

1. Slide open battery cover on front of transmitter
2. Replace old batteries with two fresh size 'AA' alkaline batteries
3. Replace battery cover by sliding firmly into place

NOTE: Transmitter power must be OFF when changing batteries!

For System Setup & Operation Videos Visit Our Website: www.anchoraudio.com

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CARING FOR YOUR BUILT-IN BATTERIES

It is very important that you fully charge the batteries in your new portable lectem before the first time its used. To preserve battery life it is also recommended that batteries be fully charged as soon as possible after every use regardless of the length of operation.

UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

LED Flashing Red: Battery charge is very low, in 15-30 minutes the Battery Protection Circuit will turn the system off. LED Off: Battery is completely drained and must be charged.

NOTE: System can be used while batteries charge!

OPERATING IN AC MODE

Plug your portable lectern into an AC outlet. Operate as normal while charging the built-in batteries at the same time. The Charger LED will light during charging and flash when the battery is fully charged.

BATTERY SERVICE TIME

With the batteries fully charged you can expect approx.: 8-12 hrs @ Medium Volume 3-6 hrs @ Full Volume of continuous music input (longer for speech). Service time will vary depending on control settings and use of accessories (built-in wireless receivers and/or a companion speaker).

IMPORTANT: For longer battery life always store your system with batteries fully charged!

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CHARGING YOUR BUILT-IN BATTERIES

An automatic charging system is built-in to your Acclaim Portable Lectern. It is designed to properly charge and maintain the systems built-in batteries. To charge batteries:

1. Plug the power cord into your sound system
2. Plug the other end of the cord into AC outlet - Charger LED will stay on during charging
3. Batteries fully charge in approximately 6-8 hrs - Charger LED will flash

When in AC mode the system automatically transfers power from the battery charger to the power amplifier at high volume output, causing the Charger LED to flicker.

Always store your sound system with the batteries fully charged. For extended periods of storage leave the system plugged into an AC outlet. If this is not possible, charge the system at least once each month for a minimum of 24 hours.

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.

NOTE: System Can Be Used During Charging!

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HAVING TROUBLE WITH 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

• set Internal Speaker switch to ON
  • 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: [phone]

Distorted Sound • lower system volume control

Excessive Hum or Noise • use shielded cables

- use balanced microphone

HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM? (WIRELESS MODELS ONLY)

CONDITION POSSIBLE SOLUTION

No Sound (RX Indicator: ON) • set MUTE switch to on

• turn up WIRELESS volume control

• make sure mic is plugged into body pack transmitter

No Sound (RX Indicator: OFF) • push mic power button

• turn Acclaim POWER switch on
  • make sure transmitter power switch is on
• set receiver and transmitter to same channel
• replace battery in transmitter

(handheld mic only)

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ACCLAIM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Power Output

Max SPL @ Rated Power

Frequency Response

Charger (RC-6000)

Battery

Dimensions

Base (HWD)

Table Top

Weight

22 watts

126 dB @ 1 meter

400 Hz - 10 kHz

18V DC/universal input

(100Vac - 240Vac, 50 - 63Hz)

12 volt rechargeable, 5.4 AH

14" x 22.5" x 13.5"

(35.6 x 57 x 34.3 cm)

22.5" x 19" (57 x 48 cm)

30 lbs/ 13.6 Kg

Inputs

Lectern Microphone

XLR

Wired Microphone

Line

Outputs

Line (post fader)

Speaker Out

ACL-BASE

Dimensions (HWD)

Weight

Lo-Z, balanced, phantom power,

Lo-Z, unbalanced, 1/4"-phone

Hi-Z, unbalanced. 1/4" phone

Lo-Z, 1/4'-phone

4W, unswitched, 1/4"-phone

unswitched - 4 , 1/4' phone

30.5" x 21.5" x 18.5"

(77.5×54.6×47cm)

38 lbs / 17.2 Kg

(Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice)

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