Targus ACA973 Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver User Guide

Bluetooth®
Audio Transmitter & Receiver
User Guide
Product name: Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver
Model no. : ACA973
Sku no. : ACA973GL

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating, or using this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Contents

• Bluetooth® audio transmitter & receiver
• 3.5mm aux cable
• Micro USB Charging cable
• User Guide
• Documentation

System Requirements

• Windows®
• macOS®
• iOS®
• Android™

Product Specifications

• Bluetooth version: Bluetooth V5.0
• Bluetooth Profile: A2DP RX: A2DP, AVRCP
• Supporting Interface: AUX
• Supporting CODEC: SBC, AAC
• Multi-Point Support: Connects to 2 devices simultaneously
• Working Frequency: 2.402GHz-2.480GHz
• Battery type: Lithium polymer
• Battery capacity: 180mAh
• Charging voltage: DC 5V 500mA
• Bluetooth working range: Up to 10m
• Talk time: Up to 9 hours
• Charging time: Approximately 2 hours
• Standby time: Approximately 100 hours
• Compatibility: Windows®, macOS®, iOS®, and Android™

Bluetooth® Audio Transmitter & Receiver

Product Name| Operation Frequency(MHz)| Maximum EIRP Power(dBm) (EU)| Working distance
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Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver: ACA973|  2402-2480MHz| -0.68| 10M

Function keys

1. Power on/off, Mode switch
2. LED
3. Volume -/Previous
4. PP button, Play/Pause, Answer/Refuse
5. Volume +/Next
6. Micro USB Charging Port
7. 3.5mm AUX

in pairing mode.
Active disconnect| Turn off Bluetooth or select disconnect on your device
Answer the call| Press the play/pause button once
Refuse the call| Press and hold the play/pause button for 2 seconds
Volume +| Press volume + once
Volume —| Press volume – once
Last song| Press and hold the volume – button for 3 seconds
Next song| Press and hold the volume+ button for 3 seconds
Play / pause| Press the play/pause button once
Automatic shutdown| 1. No active connection for 5 minutes: manual device disconnect

2. Battery low

Automatic connection| The Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver will automatically reconnect to paired Bluetooth device when powered on.
Low power reminder| Battery Low
Charging function| Insert the Micro USB charging cable to charge the Bluetooth receiver
Mode switch| Press M button once to switch to transmit or receive mode
Function| Operation for transmitting mode
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Power on| Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds
Power off| Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds
Bluetooth Pairing| Automatically enter pairing mode after powering on
Connected| Once paired the Bluetooth Audio Transmitted & Receiver will automatically connect with your Bluetooth device within 20 seconds after powering on
Active disconnect| Turn off Bluetooth on your device
Answer the call| Not supported
Refuse the call| Not supported
Volume +| Press volume + once
Volume —| Press volume – once
Last song| Not supported
Next song| Not supported
Play / pause| Press the play/pause button once
Automatic
shutdown| 1. No active connection for 5 minutes; manual device disconnect
2. Battery low
Automatic connection| The Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver will automatically reconnect to paired Bluetooth device when powered on.
Low power reminder| Battery Low
Charging function| Insert the Micro USB charging cable to charge the Bluetooth transmitter
Mode switch| Press M button once to switch to transmit or receive mode

Bluetooth Connecting

Receiving Mode

Insert the 3.5mm jack wired earphone/headphone/speaker to the Bluetooth receiver.

Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds to power on, and press the M button once to switch between receiving/transmit mode. The blue LED will flash rapidly while in receiving mode.

Bluetooth devices will automatically recognize and install drivers if needed.

Transmitting Mode

Insert the external 3.5mm audio cable into your device.

Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds to power on and enter pairing mode automatically. The blue LED will flash slowly in transmit mode.

Automatically connected wireless earphone / headphones / speaker etc.
Once paired the Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver will automatically connect with your Bluetooth device within 20 seconds after power on.

Charging the Bluetooth Receiver

Plug the Micro USB charging cable into a computer’s USB A port.

During charging the red LED will light. When fully charged, the LED will turn off.
Plug the Micro USB charging cable into a USB A charger.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer/ Targus International LLC Tel: 1-714-765-5555 Responsible Party :Address : 1211 North Miller Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 USA Fax: Internet: 1-714-765-5599 www.targus.com
Hereby declares that the Product Trade name: Targus Product name: Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver Model number(Reg#): ACA973 Conforms to the following specifications
FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B and ANSI C63.4-2014 standard limits The test data & results are referred to the test report Number: SZCR211202413601 Supplementary Information:
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.

Director, Targus International LLC
Function Title
Ngoh, CF
Name
1/17/2022
Date

Signed for and on behalf of Targus

Declaration of Conformity
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EN 300 328 V2.2.2(2014.07)
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EN IEC 610043.2:2019-A1:2021
EN 53035: 2017-A11:2020 MSEN623641 :91114tA 1 1 :2017
The Restriction of Certain IKwdou. SubsUmees in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 EN WC 63000:2018 Ibis declaration of conformity is named under the auk mm01110,003 or the manufacturer.
Director. Targus – Global Sourcing Group
Function Title
CF Ngoh
Name
1/17/2022 1 Hong Kong
Date / Place of Issue

Declaration of Conformity
Signed for and on behalf of Targus
Manufacturer Address : Importer:
Tarmac International 1.1, C 1211 North Milkr Street. Anaheim, CA 92806 USA Targus Europe Ltd Targus EMEA &taint Management Van 11ilststraat 19, 5145 RIC Wanlank, NETIIERIANIS
Tel: 1-714-765-5555
Fax: 1-714-765-5599
Internet: www.targus.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 8831 2000
We herewith confirm the following designated product Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver Model No. ACA973 Brand name “TARGUS”, complies with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. EU ROILS Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment Directive (E12 2015/863. For the evaluation regarding the above Directives, the following standards were applied: RED: 2014/53/EU EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09) EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07) EN 55032: 2015+A1:2020; EN 61000-3-3:2013-1-A1:2019; EN IEC 61000-3-2:20194-A1:2021 EN 55035: 20171A11:2020 EN 62479 :2010 EN 62368-1:2014 i A11:2017 Rol-IS Directive: 2011/65/EU and its amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 EN IEC 63000:2018 Year to begin CE marking: 2022
Director, Targus – Global Sourcing Group
Function Title
CF Ngoh
Name
01/17/2022 / Hong Kong
Date / Place of Issue

Signed for and on behalf of Targus

Troubleshooting & Support

Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver will not power on.

• Be sure the Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver is fully charged.
  My mobile device is unable to find the Bluetooth Audio
  Transmitter & Receiver.

• Confirm the Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver is in pairing mode.

• Remove the “Targus ACA973” from your Bluetooth device list and pair again.

• If you still can’t find it, please restart the Bluetooth Audio
  Transmitter & Receiver and Bluetooth device.
  Disconnect after the Bluetooth device is successfully paired to the Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver.

• Be sure the battery is charged.

• Be sure the Blue Audio Transmitter & Receiver is within 10m of your Bluetooth device.
  No sound after answering the call.

• Make sure that the audio device connected during the call is the “Targus ACA973” not another audio device.

• Make sure the volume is turned up.
  There is no sound when listening to music.

• Increase the volume on your Bluetooth Audio Transmitter &
  Receiver or the Bluetooth device.

• Please try to disconnect and reconnect.

• Make sure the 3.5mm jack of the headset/earphone is correctly inserted.
  The Bluetooth receiver will not charge.

• Confirm that the charging cable is undamaged.

• Ensure that the USB charging cable is fully seated in the
  Bluetooth receiver and charger ports.

• Confirm that the USB A port is outputting power. Some USB ports shut off when the PC is off.

Technical Support

For technical questions, please visit:
US Internet: http://targus.com/us/support
Canada Internet: http://www.targus.com/ca/support
Australia Internet: http://www.targus.com/au/support
Email: infoaust@targus.com
Telephone: 1800-641-645
New Zealand Telephone: 0800-633-222
Latin America
Email: latam.soporte@targus.com

Product Registration
Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory shortly after purchasing it. Go to:
http://targus.com/us/product_registration
You will need to provide your full name, email address, country of residence, and product information.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. For complete warranty details and a list of our worldwide offices, please visit www.Targus.Com. Targus product warranty does not cover any device or product that is not manufactured by Targus (including, but not limited to, laptops, smartphones, devices, or any other product that may be used in connection with the Targus product). Targus is a registered trademark of Targus International LLC in the US and in certain other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used by Apple Inc. under license. All logos and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Targus International LLC, 1211 North Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806. All rights reserved.

Regulatory Compliance
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.

Australian And New Zealand
Consumers Only
Thank you for your purchase. Targus warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship and, during the specified warranty period, and lasts as long as the original purchaser owns the product. The warranty period is stated on the packaging or in the documentation provided with this Targus product. Targus’ Limited Product Warranty excludes damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse, misuse, improper care, normal wear and tear, ownership transfer, or alteration. The limited warranty also excludes any product that is not manufactured by Targus (including, without limitation, laptops, smartphones, devices, tablets, or any other non-Targus item) that is used in connection with the Targus product. In the event that the Targus product has a defect in materials or workmanship Targus will, after receiving a warranty claim and inspecting the product, at its discretion, do one of the following: repair, replace, or refund with the same or a similar product (or part) of no lesser quality and ship it to the original purchaser at Targus’ expense. As part of this inspection, proof of purchase will be required. There is no charge for inspection. To make a warranty claim, please contact Targus Australia or New Zealand (see details below), or return the product to the place of purchase. The original purchaser must bear the cost of the delivery to Targus.
Under Australian and/or New Zealand Consumer Laws, in addition to any warranty Targus gives, our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are entitled to have the products repaired or
replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For any warranty question, contact Targus Australia Pty. Ltd. (i) by mail
at Suite 2, Level 8, 5 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes NSW 2138, by phone AUS 1800 641 645 or NZ 0800 633 222 or by Email: infoaust@targus.com. For additional information, check out our website at targus.com/au/warranty.

Technical Support
For technical questions, please visit:
Internet
https://uk.targus.com/pages/support

Phone (language answered in):
Austria: 01 795 676 42 (German)
Denmark: +45 35 25 87 51 (English)
Finland: +358 922948016 (English)
Germany: 0211-6579-1151 (German)
Netherlands: 02 0504 0671 (English)
Norway: +4722577729 (English)
Portugal: +351 21 415 4123 (English)
South Africa: +27 211 003 270 (English) – Calls answered 10am-6pm South African time Spain: 91 745 6221 (Spanish)
Sweden: 08-751-4058 (English)
UK: 020-7744-0330 (English)
Eastern Europe and others not listed above: +44 (0) 207 744 0330 (English)
Regulatory Compliance
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Targus hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 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 of the following measures:

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

CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrect disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion; leaving a battery in an extremely the high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas; battery subjected to
extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Radiation Exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Industry Canada statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2 Year Limited Warranty: We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. For complete warranty details and a list of our worldwide offices, please visit www.Targus.Com. Targus product warranty does not cover any device or product that is not manufactured by Targus (including, but not limited to, laptops, smartphones, devices, or any other product that may be used in connection with the Targus product). Targus is a registered trademark of Targus International LLC in the US and in certain other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used by Apple Inc. under license. All logos and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Targus International LLC, 1211 North Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806. All rights reserved.

FCC ID: OXM000138
IC : 27357-00007
410-4320-001A / ACA973GL

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