MEGA-6000 MEGA-6000U1 MEGA-6000U2 Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, replace only with same type fuse (see specifications). ATTENTION: Pour eviter les risques de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle. Aucun entretien de pièces intérieures par l'usager.
Thank you for choosing an Anchor Audio portable sound system. Our products incorporate state-ofthe-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 of 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.
GETTING STARTED System Inspection & Inventory Check unit carefully for damage which may have occurred during transit. Each Anchor product is carefully inspected at the factory and packed in a special carton for safe transport. Inventory NOTE: All damage claims must be made with the freight carrier. • MegaVox Pro sound system • Warranty registration card All damage claims must be made with the freight carrier.
SYSTEM SETUP Setting Up The MegaVox Pro For best results, it is recommended that the PA system be placed above the heads of the audience and above the height of the tallest obstruction using a speaker stand or table. This will benefit the listeners in the rear while minimizing the risk of overpowering the listeners in front. Sound System Placement The ideal placement of the PA system is between the crowd and the presenter, facing the crowd.
SYSTEM SETUP Single Unit Setup Place the unit along the aisle with the least amount of pedestrian traffic. Point the unit towards the center of the audience. Connect A MegaVox Pro Companion Speaker NOTE: The line-out connection can also be used to send the signal to a sound system in a different room or a recording device. Use a speaker cable (SC-50) to connect Speaker Out on the primary unit to the unpowered companion speaker (MEGA-6001). No electric power is required for an unpowered companion speaker.
SYSTEM SETUP Daisy-Chaining By using the Line Output method described above you can connect up to six powered MegaVox Pro PA Systems together expanding your coverage area. MegaVox Pro Daisy-Chain Daisy-Chain Setup NOTE: Auditoriums or outside areas with large exposed walls or patios may create multiple reflections of the original sound. Altering the PA system position will minimize the sound reflections. To connect your MegaVox Pro units, use a shielded cable with 1/4” phone plugs on each end (EX-50PP).
PRECAUTIONS Feedback Feedback is a howling or shrill sound that is self-generated by the sound system. It is caused by microphone pickup of the sound emanating from the speaker and then being re-amplified. Once generated, this can be a self-sustaining phenomenon. Causes of Feedback • Microphone too close, pointing towards or in front of speaker. • Volume setting too loud for room. • Sound reflections from hard surfaces, walls, etc.
BATTERY OPERATION Caring For Built-in Batteries IMPORTANT: For longer battery life, always store your system with the battery in a fully charged condition or the charger plugged in. It is very important that you fully charge the batteries in your system before first use and as soon as possible after each and every use, even if operated only briefly to preserve battery life. When The Battery LED Flashes or Won’t Light The Battery LED will begin to flash when the battery charge is low.
GENERAL OPERATION MegaVox Pro Control Panel NOTE: Instructions for wireless operation can be found on page 10. 1. Set all input level controls to minimum before turning on the power. 2. Plug a microphone into a Mic jack, or an audio source into the Line-in jack. 3. Turn POWER on, the red LED near the switch will light. If the LED flashes or dose not light, charge the battery. 4. Slowly increase the level control adjacent to the input jack used to desired volume.
GENERAL OPERATION Mic 1 (MEGA-6000 only) An unbalanced, low impedance microphone input. For use with the wired mic supplied with your unit, or any mic with a 1/4" phone plug which does not require phantom power. Mic 1/Wireless (MEGA-6000U1 only) The built-in receiver is connected to this input. Use the controller to adjust the wireless mic volume. Inserting a plug into this input disconnects the wireless input—to use a wired and wireless mic simultaneously, plug the wired mic into the Mic 2 input.
WIRELESS OPERATION Diversity Wireless by Anchor Audio Anchor Audio UHF wireless is a 16 channel, diversity wireless system that utilizes two independent antennae to receive signal. The diversity feature means that the receiver will process the stronger of the two antenna signals, effectively minimizing dropouts and interference from other transmitting sources. The antennae are mounted internally so there are no obstructions or risk of damage.
WIRELESS OPERATION Wireless Microphone Operation NOTE: When using a dual wireless unit, make sure each microphone is set to a different channel frequency. Both the receiver and microphone must be set to the same channel. 1. If you are using a body-pack transmitter, insert the plug from the mic into the jack marked MIC on the transmitter. 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.) 3.
ACCESSORIES MEGA-6001 Unpowered MegaVox Pro companion speaker SS-550 Heavy-duty brushed aluminum speaker stand HC-1650MV Custom travelling hardcase with built-in wheels & fold down handel VL-35 Vinyl storage slip cover RC-6000 Replacement AC charger/adapter MEGA-BAT Replacement battery WH-6000 Handheld wireless microphone/ transmitter WB-6000 Wireless body-pack transmitter (order mic separately) CM-60 CollarMic microphone (use with WB-6000 transmitter) HBM-60 Headband microphone (use with WB-6000 t
SPECIFICATIONS MegaVox Pro Rated power output: 22 watts Max SPL @ rated power: 126 dB @ 1 meter Frequency response: 400 Hz - 10 kHz Inputs Line input: Hi-Z, unbalanced, 1/4"-phone Mic input 1: Lo-Z, unbalanced, 1/4"-phone (used for wireless on MEGA-6000U1) Mic input 2: Lo-Z, unbalanced, 1/4"-phone Outputs Line output: Lo-Z, 1/4"-phone (post fader) Speaker output: 8Ω, unswitched, 1/4"-phone Battery type: 12 volt rechargeable, 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Having trouble with the PA system? Condition Possible Cause No sound (power LED not lit): • power switch OFF • batteries fully discharged (LED flashes briefly) Charge indicator doesn’t light: • confirm proper charger; replace if necessary No sound (power LED lights): • no output from source • input cable unplugged • input volume control low or off Shortened battery life: • • • • Distorted sound: • poor connection on input cable • input signal too strong Excessive hum or noi
