Klein Tools AEPJS3 Bluetooth® Speaker

Introduction

Klein Tools AEPJS3 is a powered speaker designed to provide high-quality sound for smart phones, tablets, computers, or other audio devices. The AEPJS3 will also charge common mobile devices like cell phones, tablets, headphones, and other smaller USB devices.

Contents

• AEPJS3 Bluetooth® Speaker
• 39.4" (1 m) USB Type C Cable
• 23.6" (600 mm) 1/8" (3.5 mm) Auxiliary Cable
• Instruction Sheet

General Specifications

Specifications subject to change.

Warnings

⚠️ Warnings

Read, understand, and follow these instructions to ensure safe operation. Failure to observe these warnings can result in risk of fire or electric shock.

• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open enclosure or attempt to repair this speaker.
• Never lubricate any part of this speaker.
• Never place this speaker on other electrical equipment.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight, open flame, heat sources, equipment that produces heat, or extremes in environmental temperature.
• Never immerse in water or other liquids. Avoid spilling liquids or falling foreign objects into openings or vents on the speaker enclosure.
• Water-resistant cover must be properly sealed to achieve specified water & foreign object ingress protection. Keep seal free of dirt, oil, sand, or other material that interferes with proper sealing. Failure to do so can result in risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not open water-resistant cover if wet or in a wet environment. Dry the speaker thoroughly and the seal around water-resistant cover completely before opening water-resistant cover.
• When speaker is in use or charging, make sure there is adequate space to allow ventilation of internally generated heat.
• Use safety-rated power supply or wall adapter. Never use power supply or wall adapter that exceeds the specified charging voltage and current.
• Route the power supply cable so that it will not to be stepped on or pinched by other objects.

Symbols on Product

• ⚠️ Warning or Caution
• ? Strong Magnetic Field
• ⚡ Risk of Electrical Shock
• ? Read Manual
• ✅ FCC Conforms with particular Code of Federal regulations
• ? CEC and DOE energy efficiency requirements
• ?? Canada Energy Efficiency Verified
• This product has been independently tested by Intertek and meets applicable published standards
• ?? NOM-NYCE IFETEL
• ♻️ WEEE - Battery disposal
• ?? CE - Conformité Européenne: Conforms with European Economic Area directives

Feature Details (FIG. A)

Figure A illustrates the Klein Tools AEPJS3 Bluetooth Speaker with numbered features. The top view shows the power button, skip backward button, play/pause/talk button, skip forward button, and daisy chain button. The bottom view shows the volume down button, volume up button, voice control button, Bluetooth LED indicator, battery status indicator, daisy chain LED indicator, nail hook, magnets, auxiliary "Aux In" jack, USB A Charge Out Port, USB C Charge In/Out Port, and the water/dust-resistant cover.

• 1. Power Button
• 2. Skip Backward Button
• 3. Play/Pause/Talk Button
• 4. Skip Forward Button
• 5. Daisy Chain Button
• 6. Volume Down Button
• 7. Volume Up Button
• 8. Voice Control Button
• 9. Bluetooth LED Indicator
• 10. Battery Status Indicator
• 11. Daisy Chain LED Indicator
• 12. Nail Hook
• 13. Magnets (x2)
• 14. Auxiliary "Aux In" Jack
• 15. USB A Charge Out Port
• 16. USB C Charge In/Out Port
• 17. Water/Dust-Resistant Cover

Maintenance

Cleaning

Be sure speaker is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Storage

If the speaker is to be left unused for an extended period of time, charge before storing, and recharge periodically during storage, to maintain battery's charging capacity.

Operating Instructions

Charging Battery

Fully charge speaker before use. First-time charge should be at least 4 hours. Connect the USB Type C cable to the USB charging port (16); plug the other end of the cable to a computer, USB AC adapter, or other USB power supply (not included). The USB adapter/power supply should not exceed the specified charging voltage and current (Max. 5V DC, min. 1A). Normal charging time is 3.25 to 4.25 hours. The battery level indicator (10) will illuminate to indicate charging status.

Charging Status LED Indicators

ON/OFF

Press and hold the Power button (1) for 3 seconds; a tone will sound. The unit will automatically power off after 20 minutes of inactivity. Note: Turn the unit off when not in use to prolong battery life.

Pairing

Wireless connection activates automatically and is ready to pair when the unit is turned on. On your Bluetooth® wireless compatible device, enable Bluetooth® and search/scan for devices that can be paired. Select "AEPJS3" when it appears (refer to the user manual of your device). If necessary, enter "0000" as the pairing passcode. A tone sounds after a successful pairing. Note: The unit automatically attempts to connect the last paired wireless device but is ready to pair with any compatible device if the last paired device is not detected within 5 seconds of powering on.

Disconnect Pairing

• Turn unit off.
• Double-press Power Button (1). The Bluetooth LED Indicator (9) will blink.
• Plug a cable into the Aux jack (14).
• Turn off Bluetooth® wireless connection in the paired device.

Reset Wireless Connection or Pairing with Different Devices

Double-press Power Button (1) (a tone sounds). Repeat the Pairing procedure with different devices.

Playing Audio

Use your device to control the speaker or use the built-in control buttons on the speaker.

• Press the Play/Pause/Talk button (3) to play or pause audio on your device.
• Press the "-" (6) or "+" (7) button to adjust the speaker volume. A tone will sound when maximum volume is reached. Volume may also be controlled from your audio device.
• Press the Skip Forward (4) or Skip Backward (2) buttons to skip backward or forward (respectively) during a song.

Auxiliary Audio-In

Connect one end of the auxiliary cable to the AUX jack (14) of the speaker; plug the other end of the cable to the line-out or headphone jack of your device.

Speakerphone Operation

• When an incoming call occurs, playing music is muted & a ring tone sounds. Short-press the Play/Pause/Talk (3) button to answer the call, or long-press to ignore.
• To disconnect the call, short-press the Play/Pause/Talk button (3) to hang up.

Daisy-Chaining

Once your AEPJS3 Speaker is connected to a Bluetooth® device, you can connect a second AEPJS3 speaker to your already connected AEPJS3 speaker.

1. Ensure your primary AEPJS3 speaker is turned on.
2. Turn on your secondary AEPJS3 speaker.
3. Press the Daisy Chain button (5) on both AEPJS3 speakers.
4. Upon successful connection, a tone will sound on both speakers and the Daisy Chain LED (11) will remain lit.
5. To disable daisy-chaining, press the daisy-chain button on either of the two speakers.

Note: The daisy chain connection between the two AEPJS3 speakers will NOT automatically reconnect after the speakers are turned off. To reconnect, follow the Daisy-chaining steps above.

Voice Control

Press the voice control button (8) to activate the voice assistant on your device. Note: Before using this function, the devices must be connected to the speaker via Bluetooth®.

Low Battery Indication

The Red LED on the Battery Status Indicator (10) will flash on/off when the battery level drops to approximately 5%. The speaker will automatically power off when the battery level is below 2%. Recharge the speaker as soon as possible.

Positioning Speaker

• Make sure that the front of the speaker is not obstructed.
• Stand the speaker upright on a flat, level, stable surface.
• Attach the speaker to a metal surface via the magnets (13) on the back of the unit. DO NOT mount to electrical equipment.
• Hang from a nail (or like item) by opening the Nail Hook (12) and placing the Nail Hook over the head of the nail.

Charging Devices

Note: For best results, use the cable provided with your device.

1. Connect the cable to your device.
2. Connect the charging cable to the USB A Charge Out Port (15) or USB C Charge In/Out Port (16). Your device will automatically begin charging. The device being charged should provide indication that charging has begun.
3. Press and hold the Power button (1) for 3 seconds to turn on the speaker; your device will begin charging.
4. Press and hold the Power button (1) again for 3 seconds and all functions will power off; your device will stop charging.
5. When the AEPJS3 is in Charge-Out-Only mode, it will automatically shut down once charging is complete and current is no longer being drawn by the device.

Repeat these steps to charge another device.

Compliance

FCC & IC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Note: The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications 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 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.

FCC RF Exposure Statements

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 5mm between the radiator and your body or nearby persons.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

IC Notice to Canadian Users

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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 of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This device complies with RSS-247 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 5 mm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5mm between the radiator and your body.

IFETEL Report

For use in Mexico, the operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment or device does not cause harmful interference and (2) this equipment or device accepts any interference, including that which can cause undesired operation.

Disposal / Recycle

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov or www.erecycle.org for additional information.

Customer Service

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
450 Bond Street, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
1-800-553-4676
customerservice@kleintools.com
www.kleintools.com

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Klein Tools, Inc. is under license.