Jabra A120s Bluetooth Music Adapter User Manual

June 15, 2024
Jabra

Jabra A120s Bluetooth Music Adapter

Product Information

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Getting started:
    • Connect your Jabra A120s to an audio source (e.g., portable MP3 players, handheld gaming devices, computers) using a standard 3.5mm audio connector.
  2. Charging your Jabra A120s:
    • Plug in the charger and connect it to your Jabra A120s. The indicator light will turn solid red, indicating that the adaptor is charging. When the light turns green, the adaptor is fully charged.
  3. Turning on your Jabra A120s:
    • Note: Once paired with a device, the Jabra A120s will automatically connect to it each time it is turned on.
    • Press and hold the multi-function button for approximately 5 seconds to turn on the Jabra A120s.
  4. Pairing with a headset or other device:
    • If pairing with a Jabra BT620s headset:
    1. Make sure the Jabra BT620s is turned off.
    2. Press and hold the Answer/End button on the headset until the indicator light on the headset turns solid blue.
    3. Connect your Jabra A120s to your audio device via the 3.5mm audio jack.
    4. Your Jabra A120s will find and connect to the headset automatically.
    5. Press play on your audio device to hear sound through your headset.
  5. Using the Jabra A120s:
    • Once paired, the Jabra A120s will automatically connect to your headset each time it is turned on.
  6. What the lights mean
    • Solid red: Charging
    • Flashing red: Low battery
    • Solid green: Fully charged
    • Solid blue: Pairing mode
    • Soft flashing blue (every 3 seconds): Streaming connection is established
    • Flashing rapidly blue: Searching for devices

Thank you

  • Thank you for purchasing the Jabra A120s Bluetooth® music adapter. We hope you enjoy it! You will discover a new way of enjoying your music – wirelessly!
  • This instruction manual will get you started and ready to make the most of your adapter.

About your Jabra A120s

  1. Light indicator (LED) and multi-function button
  2. Charging socket
  3. 3.5mm audio jack

What your Jabra A120s can do

  • Your Jabra A120s is designed to work with any Jabra Bluetooth stereo headset such as the Jabra BT620s.
  • The adapter connects to most audio sources such as portable MP3 players, handheld gaming devices, computers etc. via a standard 3.5mm audio connector.

Specifications

  • Up to 10 hours of music – standby time up to 240 hours
  • Rechargeable battery with charging option from AC power supply (not included in the pack), PC via USB cable or car charger (car charger not included)
  • Weight ½ ounce (14 grams)
  • Operating range up to 33 feet (10 meters)
  • Advanced Audio (A2DP)5, Remote Control (AVRCP)6 (see glossary )
  • Bluetooth1 specification 1.2 (see glossary )

What’s in the pack?

  • Jabra A120s Bluetooth music adapter
  • USB charger for charging from any PC or laptop
  • Velcro tape for fixing the adapter to the back of the music player
  • User manual

Getting started
The Jabra A120s is easy to operate. The multi-function button performs different functions depending on how long you press them:

Instruction: Duration of press:

Tap Press

Press and hold

| Press briefly and let go Approx: 1 second

Approx: 5 seconds

Charging your Jabra A120s

  • Make sure that your Jabra A120s is fully charged for 2 hours before you start using it.
  • Use only the chargers provided in the box or Jabra approved chargers such as the Jabra BT620s AC charger – do not use chargers from any other devices as this might damage your Jabra A120s.
  • When the indicator light is solid red, your music adapter is charging.
  • When the light turns to green, the adapter is fully charged.

Turning on your Jabra A120s

  • Press the multi-function button to turn On your Jabra A120s – when the device is On the light indicator (LED) will flash blue
  • Press and hold the button to turn the device Off (until the light turns off )

Note: Once you have paired your device with the Jabra A120s, it will automatically connect to the device each time you turn on the Jabra A120s.

Pairing3 with a headset or other device
Before you use your Jabra A120s you must pair it with a Bluetooth headset or headphone.

  • Make sure the headset and the Jabra A120s are turned off
  • Put the headset or headphone into pairing mode:
  • Refer to your headset’s manual for pairing instructions.
  • If you are pairing with Jabra BT620s:
  • Make sure the Jabra BT620s is off. Press and hold the Answer/End button until the indicator light is solid blue.
  • Connect your Jabra A120s to your audio device via the jack connection
  • Put your Jabra A120s in pairing mode
  • Make sure that the Jabra A120s is turned off
  • Press and hold the multi-function button until the light indicator is solid blue
  • Your Jabra A120s will find and connect to the headset
  • Within 1 minute the headset LED will start to flash and the adapter will start to flash slowly. Press play on your audio device and you will hear sound through your headset.
  • If the headset LED is still solid blue after 1 minute repeat sections 2 and 3.

Using the Jabra A120s

  • Start playing music
  • Make sure that your headset is turned on before turning on the music adapter. The music adapter will then connect automatically to your headset.
  • Pause (Mute) music
  • Tap the button on the music adapter or use your headset’s play/pause button.
  • Repeat the above to resume the music playing in the headset.
  • If you lose the connection between the Jabra A120s and your headset:
  • Tap the button on the music adapter. (Make sure that the headset is switched on.)

What the lights mean

What you see Status
Solid red Charging
Flashing red Low battery
Solid green Fully charged
Solid blue Pairing mode
Soft flashing blue (every 3 sec) Streaming connection is established
Flashing rapidly blue Searching for devices

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Please see the headset’s manual for further information regarding the headset.

I hear crackling noises

  • Bluetooth is a radio technology which means it is sensitive to objects between the headset and the connected device.
  • It is designed for the headset and the connected device to be used within 33 feet (10 meters) of each other, when there are no major objects in the way (walls, etc.).

I cannot hear anything in the headset

  • Increase the volume in the headset and on the music player. Ensure that the headset is paired to a device that is playing. Make sure that music is playing on the audio device.

I have pairing problems

  • Ensure that both devices are fully charged and repeat the pairing process.

I need to enable pairing manually

  • Ensure that the music adapter is turned off. Press and hold the button until you see a solid blue light. The adapter is now in manual pairing mode.

I skip a track on the headset but nothing is happening

  • The music adapter is only transmitting the music to the headset and can’t skip tracks and perform any other actions on your music player.

I have distorted sound in the headset

  • The audio level is typically controlled by the music player. For optimal performance the volume on the music player should be set to a maximum of 80% of the maximum output volume.

Need more help?

FCC STATEMENT

Certification and safety approvals

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Jabra will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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, uses 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.

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user must place the base 8” (20cm) or more from any personnel in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Netcom is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Taking care of your music adapter

  • Always store the Jabra A120s with the power off and safely protected.
  • Avoid storage at extreme temperatures (above 45°C/113°F – including direct sunlight – or below -10°C/14°F). This can shorten battery life and may affect operation. High temperatures may also degrade performance.
  • Do not expose the Jabra A120s to rain or other liquids.

Warranty

Jabra limited product warranty. Jabra is a wholly owned trademark of GN Mobile (GN Netcom A/S). Jabra warrants to Purchaser that for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”) of any Jabra Product (“Product”) by Purchaser, the Product will substantially conform to Jabra’s published specifications for the Product on the date of Purchaser’s purchase of the Product, subject to the terms herein. Purchaser shall notify Jabra of any nonconformance during the Warranty Period and obtain a written return material authorization (“RMA”) and an RMA number for the nonconforming Product from Jabra and return the nonconforming Product to Jabra, freight prepaid, with a statement describing the nonconformity. Jabra’s exclusive obligation with respect to nonconforming Product shall be, at Jabra’s option and expense, to repair or replace such Product so that it substantially conforms with its published specifications on the date of Purchaser’s purchase, or, if Jabra, in Jabra’s sole discretion, determines that it is not possible to repair or replace the Product, Jabra may, at Jabra’s option, refund to Purchaser the purchase price paid for the Product. THE FOREGOING IS PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY BY JABRA WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. The warranty set forth above shall not apply to any Product which has not been properly used or handled in accordance with the instructions supplied by Jabra, lost or misplaced for any reason, or which has been modified, repaired or altered, except by Jabra or at a Jabra authorized service facility, or which has been subjected to faulty installation, misuse, abuse, or which the Product defect is attributable to any failure or damage which is beyond the reasonable control of Jabra. This warranty is available only to Purchaser, and does not extend to any distributors, retailers, or other resellers of the Product. This warranty applies only to new Jabra products purchased from authorized retail sellers. This warranty does not apply to:“open box purchases”, resales by private parties or any other third party purchases by unauthorized distributors. Transfer of Jabra products through any unauthorized distributor renders our manufacturer’s warranty null and void. BUYER BEWARE: any Jabra product sold by a private party or unauthorized distributor and not by an authorized Jabra retail seller is sold on an “as is” or “with all faults” basis with respect to Jabra. As such, the entire risk as to the quality and performance of such products will be with the buyer if the unauthorized distributor will not cover the costs of repairing defects. Should such products prove defective following their purchase, the buyer or unauthorized distributor, and not the manufacturer or its authorized retail sellers, assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or repair. Therefore, buyers are strongly encouraged to purchase Jabra products
only from Jabra authorized retail sellers. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,GIVEN BY JABRA IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, AND JABRA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. JABRA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF JABRA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.THE LIABILITY OF JABRA HEREUNDER FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY PURCHASER TO JABRA FOR THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO JABRA’S LIABILITY.

Glossary

  1. Bluetooth is a radio technology that connects devices, such as mobile phones and headsets, without wires or cords over a short distance (approx. 33 feet (10 meters)). Get more information at www.bluetooth.com.
  2. Bluetooth profiles are the different ways that Bluetooth devices communicate with other devices. Bluetooth phones support either the headset profile, the hands-free profile or both. In order to support a certain profile, a phone manufacturer must implement certain mandatory features within the phone’s software.
  3. Pairing creates a unique and encrypted link between two Bluetooth devices and lets them communicate with each other. Bluetooth devices will not work if the devices have not been paired.
  4. Standby mode is when the Jabra A120s is on but not connected to a headset.
  5. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is a Bluetooth Profile that enables stereo sound. Both the adapter and the device it connects to must support A2DP in order to hear A2DP sound in the headset.
  6. AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) is a Bluetooth profile that enables remote control of the device that the headset is connected to. Both the headset and the device it connects to must support AVRCP in order for AVRCP to work.

Dispose of the product according to local standards and regulations. www.jabra.com/weee.

© 2006 Jabra, GN Mobile A/S (GN Netcom A/S). All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Mobile A/S (GN Netcom A/S). All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Mobile A/S (GN Netcom A/S) is under license. (Design and specifications subject to change without notice).

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