Anchor XTREME User Manual

HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR SOUND SYSTEM?

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE

No Sound

• blown fuse
No Sound

• input cable unplugged

• input volume control low or off

• accessory or expansion module not in option bay
Distorted Sound • poor or improper connection on input cable

• input signal too strong
Excessive Hum or Noise • input cable not shielded

• not using balanced microphone

(power LED = OFF)

(power LED = ON)

• power switch is in OFF position

• no output from source

HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR WIRELESS SYSTEM?

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE

No Sound

• no mic plugged into belt-pack transmitter
No Sound

• transmitter power switch turned off

• low battery or no battery in transmitter

(TX ON indicator lights)

(TX ON indicator off)

• sound system not turned on

• wireless volume control low or off

(Wireless Models Only)

Anchor Audio Customer Service

888-444-6077

XTREME TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Power Output 130 watts
Max SPL @ Rated Power 123 dB Projection ON
116 dB Projection OFF
Frequency Response 80 Hz – 15 kHz Proj OFF
7 dB – 2-12 kHz Proj ON
Bass/Treble Control 8 dB cut/boost @ 100 Hz, 8 kHz
AC Power Reqs. 110 – 125Vac, 50/60 Hz, 250W Max
210 – 240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 250W Max
Dimensions (HWD) 22.5 x 13 x 10” / 57 x 33 x 25 cm
Weight 35 pounds / 16 Kg

(Specifications subject to change without notice)

Inputs

Line 1/4” phone, Hi-Z, unbalanced
Mic (phantom power) XLR female, Lo-Z, 12 VDC
Balanced XLR female, switchable mic/line level
12 VDC phantom power (switchable)

Sensitivity For Rated Output

Line (unbalanced) -18 dBV (125 mVrms)
Mic (balanced) -58 dBV (1.25 mVrms)
Line (balanced) -15 dBV (175 mVrms)

Outputs

Line (post fader) XLR male, 600ohm, active balanced
Speaker 4-pole Neutrik Speakon® jack

Xtreme

Portable Sound System

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED - WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 2

SETTING UP YOUR XTREME SOUND SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 2

FEEDBACK - CONNECTING XTREME SOUND SYSTEMS - SPEAKER STAND SETUP ................................................ 3

SOUND SYSTEM ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................... 4

XTREME SOUND SYSTEM BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 4/5

OPERATING THE BUILT-IN UHF WIRELESS RECEIVER ........................................................................................... 6

OPERATING THE BUILT-IN CD PLAYER .................................................................................................................. 6

OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE/TRANSMITTER ................................................................................... 7

Anchor Audio, Inc.

Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California

HAVING TROUBLE W/ YOUR SOUND SYSTEM? ...................................................................................................... 8

XTREME TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 8

100-0135-000/B- 10/06

A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER

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.

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.

OPERATING THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE/TRANSMITTER

CHANNEL SELECTION - HANDHELD TRANSMITTER

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

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

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: 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
prepaid. C.O.D. shipments will be refused and returned at your expense.

(Return Authorization)

number. All shipments to Anchor Audio must include an RA number and must be shipped

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 Xtreme sound system and two-year limited warranty for the CD player and microphones.

SETTING UP YOUR XTREME SOUND SYSTEM

We recommend placing your sound system between the audience and the presenter, facing the audience and raised above their
heads using a speaker stand or table. This benefits listeners in the rear of the crowd, minimizes the risk of overpowering those
in the front and helps prevent feedback by keeping microphone users behind the sound system.

SINGLE SYSTEM PLACEMENT

Place your unit along the least trafficked aisle pointing
towards the center of the audience.

MULTIPLE SYSTEM PLACEMENT

Place units along aisles pointing just off the audience
center line, over the crowds head. With the sound system
placed properly it should provide sufficient coverage.

USING YOUR WIRELESS MICROPHONES

After you have set the transmitter channel

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)

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 size ‘AA’
alkaline batteries

3. Replace battery cover and tighten firmly

(see above)

you are ready to use your wireless microphone:

3. Turn the Xtreme power switch to ON

4. The RX indicators will light

will light at a time)

being transmitted and received

REPLACE BATTERY - BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER

1. Slide open battery cover on front of transmitter

2. Replace old batteries with 2 fresh size ‘AA’
alkaline batteries

3. Replace battery cover by sliding firmly into place

when the wireless signal is

(only one indicator

NOTE: The line-output feature can also be used to send the signal to a

sound system in a different room or a separate recording device.

NOTE: Transmitter power must be OFF when changing batteries!

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