Anchor Audio BPW-300 User Manual

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WHAT IS PORTACOM PRO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

BELT PACK OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION / SYSTEM RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ADJUSTING MICROPHONE GAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

U.S.E. (USER SELECTABLE ENCRYPTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HEADSET OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TROUBLE SHOOTING PORTACOM PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Anchor Audio, Inc.

Portable Sound Systems • Torrance, California

PortaCom PRO

PATENT PENDING

Wireless Intercom System

Anchor Audio Customer Service

888/444-6077 310/784-2300

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

INFORMATION TO USER

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 interference 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 the 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 authority to operate equipment.

FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT

To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This product should be used only with with body worn accessories that do not contain metal. This product should only be used with approved

body worn accessories.

INFORMATION FOR CANADIAN USERS (IC NOTICE)

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, this antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radi­ated power (EIRP) is not more than required for successful communication.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter­ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION

Hereby, Anchor Audio, Inc., declares that this Wireless Intercom is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi­sions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PORTACOM PRO SYSTEM

Range (line of sight) 400’ / 122 m
Encryption 256 personal codes
FCC License None required
Channels 16
Charger 5VDC – 2A
Frequency 2416 – 2449 MHz
Output Power 100mW
Battery Life 7 – 8 hours normal use

Batteries Two “AA” NiMH rechargeable

FCC ID: J8ZBPW-300 IC: 6631A-BPW300

BPW-300 - Belt Pack

Connector 6-pin mini XLR, gold tipped, locking
DC Reqs. 5VDC – 500mA

Dimensions 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.1” / 11.2 x 6.9 x 2.8 cm
Weight 6.45 oz / 0.18 kg

HW-300 - Dual-Earpiece Headset

Connector 6 pin mini XLR, gold tipped, locking, TQ
Mic Type Electret condenser
Dimensions 3.5 x 7.4 x 7.9” / 8.9 x 18.8 x 20.1 cm
Weight 16 oz / 0.45 kg

(Specifications subject to change without notice)

OWNER’S MANUAL

100-0148-000 / F - 9/06

For step-by-step video demonstrations on the proper setup & operation of your

PortaCom PRO Wireless Intercom System, click “SETUP VIDEOS” at:

www.anchoraudio.com/portapro.php

EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We of:

Anchor Audio, Inc.

2565 West 237th Street

Torrance, CA 90505, USA

Hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

Model: BPW-300 Description: Wireless Intercom

Complies with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

The product to which this declaration refers conforms with the relevant standards:

Radio Standards: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11)

EMC Standards: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08),

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08)

Low Voltage Safety Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60065:1998

According to the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Manufacturer: Anchor Audio, Inc.

Signed: ________________

Name: David Jacobs

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Date: September 22, 2006

WHAT IS PORTACOM PRO?

PortaCom PRO is a wireless full duplex intercom system that's easy to set up and easy to use. The belt packs
communicate directly to each other via a wireless signal that can travel up to 400 feet. If there are solid obsta­cles between two belt pack users, such as a concrete wall, the range will be diminished. Two people can talk at
once into their microphones which are connected to the headsets. An unlimited number of people on 15 differ­ent channels can listen via their headsets. If a third person attempts to talk over the other two, their conversa-

tion will be locked out until one of the other two stops talking.

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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 (888/444-6077 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 the shipping box & packing materials, they were specially designed to ship your unit!

WARRANTY REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

Please go to our website (www.anchoraudio.com) and select “Warranty Registration”. Completing this online registration 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.
The case screws are tamper proof and will be damaged if you attempt to remove them.