Panasonic RP-HD305B Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Owner’s Manual

Panasonic RP-HD305B Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Safety precautions

Unit

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
• Use the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat.

• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• Do not listen with this unit at high volume in places where you need to hear sounds from the surrounding environment for safety, such as at railroad crossings, and construction sites.
• Keep this unit away from something susceptible to the magnetism. Such devices as a clock may not operate correctly.

Allergies

• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the ear pads or any other parts that directly contact your skin.
• Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

Use only the supplied USB charging cord when connecting to a computer.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries. Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective developer companies.

Note that the TM mark and ® mark do not appear in this document.

Part names

1. Audio input terminal
2. [SOUND] button
3. [+] button
4. button
5. [-] button
6.  Charging terminal (DC IN)
7. Power/pairing LED
8. [Power/Bluetooth] button*
9. Microphone
10. Ear pads
11. Raised dot indicating the left side
12. Í/I: Standby/ON

Charging

The rechargeable battery (installed in the unit) is not charged initially. Charge the battery before using the unit. Connect this unit to a computer (a) using the USB charging cord (supplied) (b).

• The power/pairing LED (c) lights in red when charging is in progress. When charging is completed, the power/pairing LED will go out.
• It takes approx. 5 hours to charge the battery from empty to full.
• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.)
• It is not possible to turn the power on or connect to Bluetooth® devices during charging.
• Make sure the computer is turned on and is not on standby or sleep mode.
• Do not use any other USB charging cords except the supplied one.
• When the battery level starts to run low, the blinking power/pairing LED will turn from blue to red, and as it drops further, you will be notified by one beep every 1 minute.* When the battery runs out, an English guidance message will be heard and the power will turn off.
• If you press [Í/I ( )] twice quickly, an English guidance message will be heard and you can check the battery level.

Turning the power on/off

• Press and hold [Í/I ( )] (a) of this unit for approx. 3 seconds until the power/pairing LED (blue) (b) blinks.
• A beep will sound, and the power/pairing LED (blue) will blink slowly.

To turn the power off

• Press and hold [Í/I ( )] for approximately 3 seconds. An English guidance message will be heard, and the power will be turned off.
• If the unit is not connected to a Bluetooth® device, an English guidance message will be heard and turn off the unit automatically approximately 5 minutes after you have stopped using it. (Auto power off)

Connecting a Bluetooth® device

Bluetooth® pairing

• In the power-off state, press and hold [Í/I ( )] of this unit until the power/pairing LED blinks.
• When pairing a device for the first time: approx. 3 seconds
• When pairing a second or subsequent devices: approx. 5 seconds
• This unit will start to search for a Bluetooth® device to connect to, and the power/pairing LED will light alternately in blue and red.
• Turn on the power of the Bluetooth® device, and enable the Bluetooth® function.
• Select “RP-HD305B” (a) from the Bluetooth® device’s menu.
• If prompted for a passkey, input the passkey “0000 (four zeros)” of this unit.
• When the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks twice every approx. 2 seconds, pairing (registration) is completed. (Connection established)
• If connection to a device is not established within approximately 5 minutes, the unit will be turned off. Perform pairing again.

Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device

• Turn on this unit.
• Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Bluetooth® pairing”. (l above)
• When the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks twice every approx.
• seconds, pairing (registration) is completed. (Connection established)

Using the headphones

When using the functions below that are indicated with the mark, connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit.

Listening to music

Select and play the music on the Bluetooth® device.

• The unit’s headphones will output the music or the audio of the video being played back.

Remote controlling (Available only if your Bluetooth® device supports “AVRCP” Bluetooth® profiles)

Selecting the sound mode

This changes the sound quality of the music or video being played back. Press the [SOUND] (d) button on this unit.

• Each press of this button changes the sound quality.
• Bass Enhancer : Produces a more dynamic sound effect with enhanced bass.
• Clear Voice : Produces a sound effect which makes human voices, such as vocals and dialogues, clear to listen to.
• OFF : Turns off sound effects.
• The setting immediately before the power is turned off is stored.
• You will be notified by audio guidance when the mode is switched.
• This may not be effective depending on the music or video being played back.

Making a phone call

• Press (a) on the unit and answer the incoming call.
• (HFP only) To reject the incoming call, press [1/;/ ] twice quickly.
• Start talking.
• Press to end the phone call.
• (HFP only) It may be difficult to hear phone conversations when the unit is used in locations with loud ambient noise or in outdoor or other locations exposed to powerful winds. In that case, change the calling location or switch the calling device to the Bluetooth® enabled phone to continue the call. (Press [1/;/ ] on the unit twice quickly to switch.)
• You can have the Bluetooth® enabled phone make phone calls by using the microphone of the unit and an app of the Bluetooth® enabled phone. (l below, “Activating a voice functions”)

Activating voice functions

You can use a button on this unit to activate Siri or other voice functions on your smartphone or similar device. Press and hold (a) on this unit until the voice function is activated.

Using the detachable cord (supplied)

• While the power is turned off or the battery has no remaining charge, this unit can be used as normal headphones by connecting the detachable cord (supplied). (e)
• If you connect the detachable cord (supplied) when connected via Bluetooth®, the power will turn off.
• Noise may occur due to dirt on the plug. Clean the plug with a soft dry cloth if this occurs.
• Do not use any other detachable cords except the supplied one.

Restoring to the factory settings

Charge the battery before restoring the unit.

• While the power is turned off, press Power and Bluetooth hold for at least 5 seconds until the power/pairing LED lights alternately in blue and red.
• While the power/pairing LED is lighting alternately in blue and red, press + b and – c at the same time for at least 5 seconds.
• The default settings will be restored after the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks fast and the unit turns off.
• When pairing a device again, delete the registering information (Device: “RP-HD305B”) from the Bluetooth® device’s menu, and register this unit with the Bluetooth® device again.

To remove the battery when disposing of this unit

The following instructions are not intended for repairing purposes but for the disposal of this unit. This unit is not restorable once disassembled.

• When disposing of this unit, take out the battery installed in this unit and recycle it.
• Disassemble after the battery runs out.
• Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children. Regarding the handling of used batteries
• Insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar material.
• Do not disassemble.

Batteries

• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• Battery mishandling can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the leaked fluid comes into contact with. If electrolyte leaks from the battery, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the groove on the outward-facing side of the left headphone (a).
• Use the flat-head screwdriver to pry up b.
• Remove the battery, and cut off the wires one by one with scissors.

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on the front page if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “CONTACT INFORMATION” on the front page if you reside in Canada.

No sound.

• Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth® device are connected correctly.
• Check if music is playing on the Bluetooth® device.
• Make sure that the unit is turned on and the volume is not set too low.
• Pair and connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit again.
• Check if the Bluetooth® compatible device supports “A2DP” profile. For details on profiles, see “Listening to music” in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. Also refer to the operating manual for the Bluetooth® compatible device.
• If there is more than one active Bluetooth® device around this unit, it may be connected to the wrong one, so check that it is connected to the correct one.

Low volume.

• Increase the volume of the unit.
• Increase the volume on the Bluetooth® device.

Sound from the device is cut off. / Too much noise. / Sound quality is bad.

• Sound may be disrupted if signals are blocked. Do not fully cover this
  unit with the palm of your hand, etc.
• The device may be out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range. Move
  the device closer to this unit.
• Remove any obstacle between this unit and the device.
• Switch off any wireless LAN device when not in use.

The device cannot be connected.

• Delete the pairing information for this unit from the Bluetooth® device, then pair them again.  You cannot hear the other person.
• Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth® enabled phone are turned on.
• Check if the unit and the Bluetooth® enabled phone are connected.
• Check the audio settings of the Bluetooth® enabled phone. Switch the calling device to the unit if it is set to the Bluetooth® enabled phone.
• If the volume of the other person’s voice is too low, increase the volume of both the unit and the Bluetooth® enabled phone.

Cannot make a phone call.

• Check if the Bluetooth® compatible device supports “HSP” or “HFP” profile. For details on profiles, see “Listening to music” and “Making a phone call” in “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)”. Also refer to the operating manual for the Bluetooth® enabled phone.

The unit does not respond.

• This unit can be reset when all operations are rejected. To reset the unit, connect the unit to a computer using the USB charging cord. (The pairing device information will not be deleted.)
• The power cannot be turned on when the detachable cord (supplied) is connected.

Cannot charge the unit.

• Is the USB port you are currently using working properly? If your computer has other USB ports, unplug the connector from its current port and plug it into one of the other ports.
• If the measures mentioned above are not applicable, unplug the USB charging cord and plug it in again.
• If the charge time and operating time become shortened, the battery may have run down. (Number of charging times of the installed battery: Approximately 300)

The power/pairing LED does not light during charging. / Charging takes longer.

• Is the USB charging cord connected firmly to the USB terminal of the computer?
• Make sure to charge in a room temperature between 10 oC and 35 oC (50 oF and 95 oF).

The power does not turn on.

• Is the unit being charged? The power cannot be turned ON during charging.
• The power cannot be turned on when the detachable cord (supplied) is connected.

The audio guidance language has changed.

• The audio guidance language can be switched. Press and hold for at least 5 seconds.) It is possible to switch the audio guidance between English and French.

Specifications

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

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