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  • Page 1 L I B E R T Y 3 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Message From Anchor Audio

    With more than 50 years of experience, our Engineering, Production, Sales, and Support teams will provide you with the most reliable audio products and the best customer service every time. Welcome to the Anchor Audio family! Feel free to contact us. We’d love to hear from you. Alex Jacobs President...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM ANCHOR AUDIO ........................i GETTING STARTED ............................1 TECHNOLOGY ..............................2 TERMINOLOGY ..............................3 SYSTEM PLACEMENT ............................. 4 BASIC OPERATION ............................5 USING BLUETOOTH ............................7 BLUETOOTH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................... 9 LINKING YOUR WIRELESS MICROPHONES ....................10 ANCHORLINK 3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..................

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Liberty 3: How To playlist. Unboxing Your Liberty 3 Each Anchor Audio product is carefully inspected at the factory and packed in specially designed boxes for safe transport. Click the image above to watch the video. Please check your new unit carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipment.

  • Page 5: Technology

    TECHNOLOGY Liberty 3 systems include the features that you want, in a configuration that will last, and that's easy to use. To keep it simple, we build the Liberty 3 four ways: Hub, Connect, Link, and Basic. You can tell which model you have by looking at the back panel.

  • Page 6: Terminology

    • LINK refers to joining Anchor Wireless microphone with your Liberty 3 audio unit. • CONNECT refers to joining other Anchor Audio units with your Liberty 3 audio unit. Note that your Liberty 3 system is a series 3 system. You can only connect with other Anchor Audio series 3 speakers.

  • Page 7: System Placement

    SYSTEM PLACEMENT Where you place your Liberty 3 depends on the space you’re in. For a single speaker, place the speaker in front of you. See the illustration below. CORRECT INCORRECT For use on a football field, place the speakers facing the audience, with receivers 300’ (or less) away from the transmitter.

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Before using your Liberty 3 with battery power, please ensure your unit is charged. To charge your internal battery, plug the power cord into the Power Outlet on the speaker, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. Keep the Main Power button off to charge the internal battery.
  • Page 9 • To pair your Bluetooth-enabled device, see the Using Bluetooth section of this guide. • To link or unlink your Anchor Audio Series 3 wireless microphones, see the Using AnchorLink 3 section for directions. To connect or disconnect Companion Speakers,...

  • Page 10: Using Bluetooth

    Pair Your Device To pair a Bluetooth device, follow the steps below. 1. After the Liberty 3 is powered up, tap the Pair button on the Bluetooth controls. This will turn the Bluetooth functionality on and you will hear a boot-up sound.
  • Page 11 3. When the device has successfully paired with your speaker, you will hear a soft beep and the Status LED will change to a solid blue. Now you can play audio from your Bluetooth device on your Liberty 3. You can adjust the volume by using the Main Volume knob on the speaker, as well as the volume control on your Bluetooth device.

  • Page 12: Bluetooth Frequently Asked Questions

    Bluetooth. To avoid interrupting your audio stream, set your device in airplane mode, then enable Bluetooth. When you are connected to the Anchor Audio speaker, you will not encounter any interruptions in your audio stream.

  • Page 13: Linking Your Wireless Microphones

    LINKING YOUR WIRELESS MICROPHONES Liberty 3 Hub and Link models can link up to four Anchor Audio Series 3 Wireless Microphones. Handheld wireless mics and belt pack wireless mics are each a little different to link and unlink. Follow the short video and directions for your microphones in the sections that follow.
  • Page 14 Series 3 Microphones To identify a Series 3 wireless microphone, check the label on the bottom of the handheld microphone or belt pack. The top line on the handheld label will include a product number that ends with a 3 (or 3E for European microphone), as shown in the example below.
  • Page 15 HANDHELD WIRELESS MICROPHONES To link your handheld wireless microphones to the Liberty 3, watch this short video and follow the steps below. Click the image above to watch the video. Get Your Speaker Ready to Link 1. When your speaker is powered up, press the On/Off button to turn on AnchorLink 3.
  • Page 16 Unlink a Single Wireless Handheld Microphone To unlink a single handheld wireless microphone from the Liberty 3, watch this short video and follow the steps below. Once a microphone is unlinked, you will have to repeat the link steps to use it with the speaker again.
  • Page 17 Muting Wireless Handheld Microphones To mute or unmute a single handheld wireless microphone, or to lock the mute function on a microphone, watch this short video and follow the steps below. Click the image above to watch the video. To Mute a Single Microphone 1.
  • Page 18 The belt pack is used to connect the microphone to the speaker. To link your belt pack wireless microphones to the Liberty 3, watch this short video and follow the steps below. Click above to watch the video.
  • Page 19 Unlink a Single Wireless Belt Pack Microphone To unlink a single wireless belt pack microphone from the Liberty 3, watch this short video and follow the steps below. Once a microphone is unlinked, you will have to repeat the link steps to use it with the speaker again.
  • Page 20 3. While holding this button, turn the microphone On. The status LED on the microphone will flash red. 4. Continue holding this button until the LED flashes green. When the LED flashes green, the microphone is no longer linked to the speaker. The LED will then turn solid red. Unlink All Wireless Microphones NOTE: This process unlinks all microphones from the speaker.

  • Page 21: Anchorlink 3 Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Can I use multiple mics? A: Yes! The AnchorLink 3 wireless microphone receivers can link up to four wireless microphones to the speaker. Your Liberty 3 speakers can also connect up to two wired microphones. Q: Can I control the volume on the AnchorLink mic and/or belt pack? A: Yes! Anchor Audio’s Series 3 microphones feature both volume and mute buttons, so you...
  • Page 22 Q: Can I use other brands of wireless mics with my Anchor Audio sound system? A: To achieve minimal interference, we designed AnchorLink 3 to perform outside of the ability of other wireless microphones. The AnchorLink 3 wireless platform is specifically designed to work with Anchor Audio Series 3 microphones only.

  • Page 23: Connecting Speakers Together

    CONNECTING SPEAKERS TOGETHER If you own a Liberty 3 Hub or Liberty 3 Connect, your speaker has AnchorFlex 3, the transceiver technology that allows you to connect multiple Anchor Audio speakers together for greater area coverage. This unique feature allows you to change the speaker from a receiving speaker to a transmitting speaker, configuring systems for your current needs on the fly.
  • Page 24 Setup The Main Unit To connect your speakers, start by designating your Main Unit. This is the speaker that will connect all other units and the speaker that your microphones should link to. 1. Power off the Main Unit. Then power it up. 2.
  • Page 25 Companion Unit will turn green and will stop blinking.
  • Page 26 Disconnecting Companion Speakers NOTE: This process will disconnect ALL connected speakers from the Main Unit. To remove all connected speakers, complete the steps below on the Main Unit. 1. Press and hold the Scan button for seven seconds. The Receiver LED will flash red. All Companion Speakers are being removed when this LED is flashing.

  • Page 27: Anchorflex Frequently Asked Questions

    ANCHORFLEX FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How does the AnchorFlex wireless connection work? A: Simple! AnchorFlex 3 can operate as a transmitter or receiver. When one unit is set as a transmitter, and one or more additional units are set as receivers, and those units are connected, the transmitter will send audio to the receivers, and all will play the same sound.

  • Page 28: Anchorpower Information

    ANCHORPOWER AnchorPower is the key to Anchor Audio systems. It includes the batteries, gauges, and the way power is managed in your system. All Liberty 3 models include two internal Lithium-Ion batteries, which give it approximately 8-10 hours of playtime when fully charged.
  • Page 29 AC Operation and Charging Your Batteries Your Anchor Audio system includes an automatic charging system designed to properly charge and maintain the built-in Lithium-Ion batteries. To charge your internal batteries, follow the steps below: 1. Plug one end of the power cord that came with your speaker into the plug port on the lower right corner of the back panel.

  • Page 30: Battery Warranty

    BATTERY WARRANTY • All Lithium-Ion batteries come with a standard four-year warranty. However, Anchor Audio provides the option to purchase an additional two-year extended warranty within the first 30 days of purchase of your Anchor Audio sound system.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Output 200 watts Max SPL @ Rated Power 123 dB @ 1 meter Frequency Response 40 Hz ~ 20 kHz ± 3dB AC Power Reqs 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2A Charger/Power Inlet PC-2 Two 12.8V Lithium Iron Phosphate rechargeable (LiFePo4), 10.2 Ah Battery Full recharge: ~ 5 hours AnchorLink 3 Wireless Frequency 1920~1930 MHz USA/CAN;...

  • Page 32: Model Numbers

    MODEL NUMBERS...

  • Page 33: Additional Support

    You can browse our online help center for support articles by visiting us here: https://knowledgebase.anchoraudio.com/ If you need a member of our service team to assist, you can submit a support ticket here: https://www.anchoraudio.com/technical-support You can also reach Anchor Audio’s technical support team by phone at (800) 262-4671 x2 or email: techsupport@anchoraudio.com...
  • Page 34 European Union CE Mark European Union CE Mark The presence of the CE Mark on Anchor Audio equipment means that it has been designed, tested, and certified as complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and recommendations.
  • Page 35 Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit is damaged. Damaged equipment may present additional hazards to you. Contact Anchor Audio Technical Support for advice before attempting to plug in and operate damaged equipment.
  • Page 36 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements Before attempting to power up the unit for the first time, the following precautions must be followed: WARNING To avoid electric shock, connect the instrument to properly earth-grounded, 3-prong receptacles only. Failure to observe this precaution can result in severe injury. Have a qualified electrician verify the wall socket that will be used is properly polarized and properly grounded.
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions.
  • Page 39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lightning – For added protection, unplug this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines –...

  • Page 40: Anchor Audio 6-4-2 Warranty

    BATTERIES PERIPHERALS Anchor Audio products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of SIX (6) YEARS from the date of original purchase unless listed below. Warranted For a Period of FOUR (4) YEARS Rechargeable Lithium Ion (LiFePO4) batteries •...
  • Page 41 Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Once you ship your product back to Anchor Audio with the RMA number clearly noted on the box, we will diagnose your unit and repair your unit then ship it back to you. All products must be shipped prepaid. C.O.D.

  • Page 42: Contact Us

    CONTACT US Anchor Audio, Inc. 5931 Darwin Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA | anchoraudio.com Technical Support Team 800.262.4671 x2 techsupport@anchoraudio.com Sales Team 800.262.4671 x1 sales@anchoraudio.com LIB3-07.30.24-rev 1.4...

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