AN-30 Speaker Monitor Owners Manual
MADE IN USA
MADE IN USA
A Message from the President
Congratulations on purchasing an Anchor Audio
Speaker Monitor, 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
with any questions. We love to hear from our customers.
Janet Jacobs, President
on behalf of all Anchor employees
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................. 1
ARCHITECTS’ SPECIFICATION / SB-30 SPEAKER BRACKET ....................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 3
AN-30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 4
SIX YEAR WARRANTY
SIX YEAR WARRANTY
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 visit
www.AnchorAudio.com to fill out an
RA
(Return Authorization)
still under warranty, you will receive an RA Number
with instructions to follow. All shipments to Anchor
Audio must include an RA number and must be
shipped prepaid. C.O.D. shipments and shipments
without an RA number will be refused and returned
at your expense.
IMPORTANT: Save the shipping box & packing materials,
they were specially designed to ship your unit!
The AN-30 Speaker Monitor comes with a six year warranty,
and all Anchor Audio batteries, and wireless come
with a two year warranty.
form. If your system is
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ARCHITECTS’ SPECIFICATION
The speaker monitor shall be an Anchor AN-30 or
equivalent. The general construction shall include an
injection-molded case, one 4.5” Neodymium woofer
and input terminations consisting of both 3.5 mm and
1/4” phone.
The maximum speaker dimensions shall not exceed
5.5” high, 5.5” wide and 6.5” deep. The maximum
weight shall be 1.5 pounds.
The case shall be formed by injection-molded highimpact polycarbonate, and shall have a smooth finish
of black.
The woofer shall be magnetically shielded so as not to
cause video interference, and shall be protected by a
polycarbonate grill molded into the case.
The speaker monitor has the ability to be mounted on
walls, ceilings, equipment racks and speaker stands
with appropriate hardware and accessories.
NOTE: When connecting multiple AN-30 units
chaining)
stereo cable MUST be used to avoid interference.
(daisy
SB-30 SPEAKER BRACKET
Mounting the AN-30 speaker
lock washers)
Attention: The AN-30 only comes in Black. Picture is for illustration purposes only.
1. Attach mounting bracket securely to wall/
to a wall, ceiling or other flat surface using the SB-30 speaker bracket.
ceiling with pre-drilled holes.
(included hardware: allen wrench & two allen head cap screws with
2. Remove allen head cap screws from
bracket mounts on AN-30.
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.
3. Align bracket arm hole with mounting hole on AN-30 case.
4. Attach both sides of speaker
securely to mounting bracket.
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read Instructions – All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3) Heed Warnings- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5) Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific
reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for the CATV converter,
is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning description otherwise in
above 5).
6) Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.
8) Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stop, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in
a build-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. IF you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
14) Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an attachment plug having
overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service
technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same
overload protection as the original plug.
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15) Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.
16) Lightning – For added protection this product during lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
17) Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
18) Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19) Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
20) Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
21) Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a
need for service.
22) Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
23) Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operation
condition.
24) Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
25 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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AN-30 DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS
The AN-30 speaker may be the smallest system in the Anchor Audio product line but
it’s big in power with 109 dB of sound from 30 watts of rated power output. The AN-30
can cover a typical sized conference room or classroom with ease. The AN-30 is so
lightweight, at under two pounds, that it mounts effortlessly to a wall or ceiling bracket.
It has a shielded magnet speaker that won’t cause interference when installed near video
monitors.
Applications for this product include foreground and background music systems, music
playback, full-range paging and instructional applications. Combine an AN-30 and
projector in a classroom for the perfect audio visual solution.
A variety of mounting accessories are available for wall, ceiling and speaker stand
installations.
SIX YEAR WARRANTY
AN-30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Power Output 30 Watts
Max SPL @ Rated Power 100 dB @ 1 meter
Frequency Response 100Hz - 15KHz ±3dB
Speaker Type 4.5” Neodymium woofer
Line Out Jack line level, 3.5 mm – stereo
Line In Jack line level, 3.5 mm – stereo & 1/4” phone – mono
DC Input Jack 12-24 V, 2A Min.
Dimensions
Weight 1.5 pounds / 0.68 Kg
(HWD)
5.5” x 5.5” x 6.5” (14 x 14 x 16.5 cm)
(Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice)
ANCHOR AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE
800.262.4671
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
visit www.anchoraudio.com
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