RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
AnchorMAN belt packs include 4 “AA” NiMH rechargeable batteries and AC Gang Charger. Fully charged NiMH bat-
teries yield approximately 7 hours of normal use. Alkaline “AA” batteries can be used but battery life will decrease by
half. Connecting the AC charger to a belt pack with alkaline batteries installed could seriously damage the system.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
Some users are required
(for emergency preparedness, etc.) to leave their AnchorMAN units plugged into the charger
at all times. For these applications we recommend replacing the rechargeable batteries every 12 months.
NETWORK EXPANSION
CAN I USE MY OWN HEADSET?
The AnchorMAN is designed to work with dynamic microphone elements.
Headset pin configuration: 1 = Mic (–) / 2 = Mic (+) / 3 = Headphone (–) / 4= Headphone (+)
Shields can be connected to chassis ground pin.
I’VE RUN OUT OF BATTERY LIFE, NOW WHAT?
You can substitute “AA” alkaline batteries for the rechargeable batteries. However, connecting the battery charger to
the belt pack when alkaline batteries are installed could seriously damage your belt pack.
CAN MY ANCHORMAN WORK WITH OTHER WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEMS?
No. AnchorMAN uses a proprietary design and software exclusive to the product.
CAN SOMEONE EAVESDROP ON MY CONVERSATION?
No. AnchorMAN is not penetrated by common scanners.
IF I BREAK A HEADSET, WHAT DO I DO?
The H-200 and H-200S headsets are covered by a two-year warranty. Follow the instructions in the Getting Started
section on page 2 for a Return Authorization. AnchorMAN headsets are sold separately if a replacement is needed.
CAN I ADD BELT PACKS TO MY NETWORK?
Yes. The system is designed to accommodate an unlimited number of listeners. However, the maximum number of
people that can speak at once in one group is limited to four. Belt packs that are set to the same USER ID (DIP 1
and 2) and group will interfere if they transmit at the same time. However, if two users are not expected to speak at
the same time, they can share a USER ID.
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INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Slide battery compartment door to remove
2. Install 4 “AA“ NiMH rechargeable batteries
NOTE: Place “–“ end of battery against spring.
3. Replace battery compartment door
NOTE: Flashing Group LED indicates battery low.
CHARGE BATTERIES
1. Connect Gang Charger
(included) into Charging
Port on bottom of belt packs
2. Plug Gang Charger into AC outlet
(Charging Port LED on = battery charging)
3. Charge belt pack for 5 hours
(Charging Port LED off = battery fully charged)
USING THE WINGMAN W/ ANCHORMAN
WHAT IS WINGMAN?
WingMAN is an interface station that allows full duplex communication between AnchorMAN belt packs and unbal-
anced party-line intercom systems.
The WingMAN includes a transceiver that operates in a FDMA format which is compatible with AnchorMAN belt packs.
An integrated interface circuit makes it possible to easily interface the transceiver with party-line intercom systems.
This allows users to easily switch communications between one of the four AnchorMAN groups and one of two party
line groups.
BASIC WINGMAN SETUP & OPERATION
For detailed instructions on using the WingMAN please consult the owners manual that came with the unit.
1. Attach supplied antennas to the “RX” & “TX” back panel jacks.
2. Connect your wired intercom system to the 3-pin XLR back panel jack “INTERFACE”.
3. Connect DC power supply.
4. Set DIP Switch #4 to designate wired intercom system.
DIP Switch #4 Settings:
ON (DOWN) – 100 ohm systems (Anchor Audio PortaCOM)
OFF (UP) – 200 ohm systems (Clear-Com or RTS)
5. ANCHOR AUDIO PORTACOM USERS ONLY: Select wired channel according to PIN CONFIGURATION.
6. Set GROUP knob to the AnchorMAN belt packs GROUP.
7. Turn the WingMAN power switch to ON.
8. Adjust WIRED & WIRELESS VOLUME to desired listening levels.
NOTE: AnchorMAN belt packs assigned to the same Group & Frequency as the WingMAN will
experience interference when transmitting.
RECEIVE ANTENNA JACK
DC POWER JACK
TRANSMIT ANTENNA JACK
WIRED SYSTEM INTERFACE
DIP SWITCH
ANCHORMAN GROUP SELECTOR
WIRED CHANNEL SWITCH
WIRED VOLUME
WIRELESS VOLUME
WINGMAN FRONT &
BACK PANELS
Model Shown: WM-900
