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Anchor Audio BPW-300 Telephone User Manual

1. PORTACOM PRO SYSTEM BPW 300 Belt Pack Range line of sight 400 122 m Connector 6 pin mini XLR gold tipped locking GETTING STARTED Encryption 256 personal codes DC Regs 5VDC 500mA WHAT IS PORTACOM PRU os ccccesenaa crate caanlion be eaitanbachaadeaaneesseniacdemaieenebanua FCC License None required Dimensions 44x27x11 11 2 x 6 9 x 2 8 cm BELT PACK OPERATION ee s a RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Charger ee HW 300 Dual Earpiece Head piece headset Frequency 2416 2449 MHz Connector 6 pin mini XLR gold tipped locking TQ BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM RANGE Output Power Wdmi Mic Type Electret condenser ADJUSTING MICROPHONE GAIN Battery Life 7 8 hours normal use Dimensions 3 5 x 7 4 x 7 9 8 9 x 18 8 x 20 1 cm Batteries Two AA NiMH rechargeable Weight 16 oz 0 45 kg 0S FUSER SELEC ABEE ENCRYE MONI g RoH HEADSET OPERATION FCC ID JEZBPW 300 IC 6631A BPW300 C US0135 re TROUBLE SHOOTING PORTACOM PRO Specifications subject to change without notice EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Q i Anchor Audio Inc TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A NC HOR Portable Sound Systems Torrance California 100 0148 000 F 9 06 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 confi dence which you have shown by selecting an Anchor syst
2. if system is in use e Amber light indicates the batteries are charging amp Green light indicates the batteries are fully charged e Typical battery life when fully charged 7 to 8 hours normal use Users who must leave their charger plugged in emergency preparedness crews etc are advised to replace the rechargeable batteries once every 12 months AA alkaline batteries can be substituted for the rechargeable batteries However connecting the charger when alkaline batteries are installed could seriously damage your belt pack 3 BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION IMPORTANT Batteries are shipped fully charged 1 Install batteries DO NOT mix alkaline amp NiMH batteries 2 Select a transmission channel on the belt pack 1 thru 16 9 is reserved for All Call channel 3 Plug headset connector into jack on belt pack 4 Turn on power amp adjust volume w thumbwheel on side Slow flashing light indicates power on Listen Only Mode 5 Press PTT button once for Active Mode 6 Press amp hold PTT button for Push To Talk Mode 4 Set each belt pack in a group to the same channel NOTE Repeat the steps above for each belt pack user SYSTEM RANGE Under ideal conditions the distance between belt packs can be up to 400 line of sight However system performance can be affected by many external sources To minimize the effects of interference e Keep the distance between belt packs as short as possible e Make sure that there are no obs
3. 8 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 amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Manufacturer Anchor Audio Inc fC Signed a IA A Name David Jacobs Title Chief Executive Officer Date September 22 2006 HEADSET OPERATION PortaCom PRO noise canceling headsets are available with a single HSW 300 or dual HW 300 ear piece In addition a light weight headband style headset LSW 300 or a concealed single earpiece headset ESW 300 are also available All headsets have 6 pin mini XLR gold tipped connectors adjustable microphones and electret condenser type microphone elements OPERATION 1 Plug the headset connector into the belt pack headset jack Turn on power amp adjust volume on each belt pack in use Select a transmission channel for the group 1 thru 16 channel 9 is reserved for All Call Set each belt pack in the group to the same channel Adjust headset boom so the microphone is located near the mouth n wo A o N Depress the PTT button to start talking the system is voice activated STANDARD NOISE CANCELING HEADSETS LIGHT WEIGHT SINGLE EARPIECE HEADSETS HW 300 Dual Earpiece HSW 300 Single Earpiece LSW 300 Light Weight ESW 300 Concealed CAUTION When storing your system in the PortaCom PRO hard case place each belt pack into its storage slot carefully Turning the thumb wheel during insertion will tur
4. For step by step video demonstrations on the proper setup amp operation of your RTIFICATION INFORMATION a aaa Pe P aop y os we a a PortaCom PRO Wireless Intercom System click SETUP VIDEOS at 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 harm wWwww anc h orau di 0 om por fapr 0 php ful 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet o
5. ation use PTT push to talk BELT PACK OPERATION The BPW 300 belt pack has a 6 pin mini XLR headset jack channel selector universal LED indicator light and the PTT Push To Talk button on the top with the POWER VOLUME CONTROL thumb wheel located on the side CHANNEL SELECTOR To create a belt pack group each group member must set their Channel Selector to the same number The PortaCom PRO has 15 available channels to choose from so you can setup 15 separate groups e Select an available channel for the group 1 thru 16 except 9 e Set each belt pack in the group to the same channel NOTE Channel 9 is reserved as the All Call channel amp not available for groups LISTEN ONLY ACTIVE amp PUSH TO TALK MODE LISTEN ONLY MODE When the belt pack is powered on the LED light will show a slow flashing light you are in Listen Only Mode Use this setting when you don t wish to talk on the system but merely listen ACTIVE MODE Press the PTT button once for Active Mode the LED light will flash quickly Active Mode is voice activated sim ply speak into your mic and be heard by the users in your group Press the PTT button again to return to Listen Only Mode CAUTION In Active Mode excessive background noise can broadcast into mic amp trigger voice activation PUSH TO TALK MODE Press amp hold the PTT button like a walkie talkie the mic will only pick up your voice when the button is held down Release the button to return to Lis
6. em hope you ll take a few minutes to review this manual We ve incorporated several unique features into our prod ucts 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 careful ly 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 0 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 amp packing materials they were specially designed to ship your unit WARRANTY REGISTRATION amp INFORMATION Please go to our website www anchoraudio c
7. n a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 radi ated 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 inter ference 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 provi o C PRO PENDING sions of R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC D rta a rn Wireless Intercom System Anchor Audio Customer Service 888 444 6077 310 784 2300 OWNER S MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
8. n the power on and drain the battery TROUBLESHOOTING PORTACOM PRO CAN T HEAR PERSON SPEAKING Turn up the listen volume control using the thumbwheel on the side of the belt pack If you are in an extremely loud environment you will need to use the dual muff headset with noise canceling properties If you still can t hear the person speaking you must be out of range and need to move closer Check USE switches use PTT to ensure that unit is transmitting MICROPHONE NOT PICKING UP YOUR VOICE First check that you have pushed down the PTT button one click and you are in active mode note the fast flashing light Move the mic closer to your mouth and speak up clearly You can also adjust the VOX by turning up the mic gain knob BACKGROUND NOISE TRANSMITTING ACROSS SYSTEM Stay in listen mode until you are ready to speak Then push and hold the PTT button to ensure your system is activated only when you speak TRANSMISSION IS WEAK Make certain the batteries are charged by checking for the green battery light If batteries are weak and you need to keep going either plug the unit into the charger and a wall outlet or replace the rechargeable batteries with disposable alkaline batteries PROPER INTERCOM ETIQUETTE The PortaCom PRO is designed to handle two people speaking at once Use proper intercom etiquette and wait to break into the conversation when the two people have stopped talking If multiple users want to jump into and out of the convers
9. om 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 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 obsta cles 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 differ ent 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 EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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 amp 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 0
10. rror Single Click Again Switch to Listen Only Mode Amber Charging Battery All Call Mode Push amp Hold Push to Talk Mode CHANNEL SELECTOR set to match other belt packs HEADSET JACK plug in headset ALL CALL CHANNEL set to channel 9 for All Call U S E USER SELECTABLE ENCRYPTION PortaCom PRO comes with a simple easy to use encryption method to make certain no one can listen in on your conversations All belt packs are shipped with the encryption settings in the OFF position this allows all your belt packs to operate together out of the box Follow the instructions below to enable encryption SETTING USER ENCRYPTION 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the door down 4 Set the same ON OFF pattern to the switches on each belt pack in the group so they can communicate with each other 2 Locate the opening that houses eight small selection switches see above 3 With a small screwdriver included set the ON OFF settings of the eight 5 Turn power for each belt pack off and back on the engage encryption switches to any pattern you desire 6 Test all of the units to verify that the code has been set correctly NOTE Belt packs must be powered off and on every time encryption settings are changed for proper operation
11. ten Only Mode Use in loud environments so background noise won t continual ly broadcast over your mic Push To Talk is also recommended if many users are jumping in amp out of the conversation ALL CALL CHANNEL All Call allows one user to speak to every user in every group on the system simultaneously regardless of their channel selection When All Call is engaged the belt pack LED indicator light will turn amber this alerts all users that All Call is in use e Select channel 9 to engage the All Call feature e When the All Call operator stops speaking all other users revert to their original channel e Jo disengage All Call select a different channel other then 9 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Every PortaCom PRO belt pack includes two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries These batteries are designed to work with the PortaCom PRO charger to get the most out of your system To purchase additional batteries please call Anchor Audio If the belt pack LED light turns red or your transmission signal becomes weak the battery is low and needs to be charged You may continue using the belt pack during charging but this will extend the total charge time CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1 Turn the belt pack off you may leave system on during charging if you wish to continue use 2 Plug the included AC 300 power adapter into the jack on the side of belt pack and an AC outlet 3 Allow belt pack to charge 7 hours to reach full capacity charge time will increase
12. tructions between belt packs e Maintain visual contact with all users in the group CAUTION Attempting to operate the PortaCom PRO through or around walls through ceilings and or around metal objects will reduce system range and clarity ADJUSTING MICROPHONE GAIN Adjust the microphone sensitivity gain level to compensate for individ ual users voice levels and surroundings For soft voices or when whis pering raise sensitivity lower it if you need to shout 1 Remove rubber plug on back of belt pack to access dial 2 Using a small screwdriver turn the VOX dial clockwise to raise mic sensitivity counterclockwise to lower 3 Replace plug to keep dirt amp debris out of unit NOTE Lower gain level if your voice sounds distorted GAIN ADJUSTMENT PORTACOM PRO BELT PACK TOP amp BACK VIEW Model Shown BPW 300 REMOVE RUBBER PLUG TO ACCESS BPW 300 PATENT PENDING FCC ID JSZBPW 300 IC 6631A BPW300 ANCHOR AUDIO INC MADE IN USA ENCRYPTION SELECTION SWITCHES FACTORY USE ONLY Belt Pack Shown w Battery Compartment Cover Removed 0 N 5 POSITION LED INDICATOR OPERATING STATUS Slow Flash Listen Only Mode Fast Flash Active Mic Mode talk or listen Solid On Transmitting Receiving PUSH TO TALK BUTTON LED INDICATOR BATTERY STATUS Turn Unit On w Thumbwheel Listen Only mode Grech Battery Good Single Click Lock In Active Mic talk or listen Red Battery Low Charging E

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