Anchor Explorer Pro User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ANCHOR Audio, Inc. (310) 784-2300
100-0143-000 / Revision 1 - 03/04
Having trouble with the sound system?
Condition Possible Solution
No sound (power LED not lit): • turn POWER switch ON
• charge battery or plug in AC cord
Charge indicator doesn’t light: • leave plugged in for 48 hours to repair battery
No sound (power LED lights): • check for output from source
• 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 customer service
Distorted sound: • lower system volume control
Excessive hum or noise: • use shielded cables
• use balanced microphone
Having trouble with the wireless system? (Wireless Models Only)
Condition Possible Solution
No sound (RX ON indicator lights): • set MUTE switch to on (handheld mic only)
• turn up WIRELESS volume control
• make sure mic is plugged into bodypack
transmitter
No sound (RX ON indicator off): • pull VOLUME knob
• turn Explorer POWER switch on
• make sure transmitter power switch is on
• set receiver and transmitter to same channel
• replace battery in transmitter

Anchor Explorer Pro Specifications

Power

rated power output	75 watts AC / DC mode
AC power requirements	90 – 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
12 VDC condenser mic phantom power	Yes

Audio Specifications

max SPL at rated power	109 dB @ 1 meter
frequency response	80 Hz – 16 kHz
sensitivity for rated output	Line -8.4 dBV (380 mVrms)

Weight and Dimensions

weight (AC/DC)	23 lbs / 10.4 Kg
weight (AC only)	16 lbs / 7.25 Kg
dimensions	16.5” x 10.5” x 10” (42 x 27 x 25 cm)