EAH-A800 Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Owner’s Manual until 2022/01/04
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: In the U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support In Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
∫ 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 expose units containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g., from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like). • Use only manufacturer’s recommended accessories. • Do not disassemble the product. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
∫ 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. ∫ Precautions for listening with the Headphones • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. • Do not use your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. • If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. ∫ Frequency band used This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this unit • This unit conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary. • The actions below are punishable by law in some countries: – Taking apart/modifying this unit. – Removing specification indications.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 2 About Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Before use Accessories ........................
Before use Expressions used in this document • Pages to be referred to are indicated as “l ±±”. • The product illustrations may differ from the actual product. Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. To order accessories, contact the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. 1 x Carrying case 1 x USB charging cord 1 x Detachable cord 1 x Airplane adaptor Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)” on “Safety Instructions”.
Before use Part names Right (R) side 10 2 3 4 9 5 6 7 11 1 8 12 1 Touch sensor 7 • Touch this sensor to switch the external sound control mode. • The touch sensor responds to operations only when this unit is worn. 2 3 8 Audio input terminal • This unit can be used as normal headphones by connecting the detachable cord (supplied). [i] button Multi function button 9 10 11 12 • You can perform a variety of operations by pressing this button.
Preparation Charging The rechargeable battery (installed in the unit) is not charged initially. Charge the battery before using the unit. • Proper charging is not possible if there is dust or droplets of water on the charging terminal of the headphones. Remove the dust or water droplets before charging. • Be aware that this unit may get warm while charging or immediately after charging.
Preparation Turning the power on/off In the power-off state, press and hold [Í/l] of this unit for approx. 2 seconds until the LED indicator lights for 1 second. A: [Í/l] button B: LED indicator • A beep will sound, and the LED indicator will blink slowly. ∫ To turn the power off Press and hold [Í/l] for approximately 2 seconds. A tone and English guidance message will be heard, and the power will be turned off.
Preparation Install the app “Technics Audio Connect” By creating a Bluetooth® connection with a smartphone or tablet installed with the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge), you can enjoy a wide variety of features, such as the following: • Software updates • Change the functions assigned to the touch sensors (Customization of touch sensor) • Customization of various settings (Connection mode setting/Auto power off setting/Guidance language setting, etc.
Preparation Connecting a Bluetooth® device Preparation • Place the Bluetooth® device within approx. 1 m (3.3 ft) from the unit. • Check the device operation using its operation instructions as required. • Using the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge) makes connecting with Bluetooth® simple. Pairing procedure - When pairing your headphones first time with a Bluetooth® device 1 In the power-off state, press and hold [Í/l] of this unit for approx.
Preparation Connecting 2nd Bluetooth® device 1 In the power-off state, press and hold [Í/l] for at least 7 seconds until the LED indicator lights alternately in blue and red. • Wait about 5 seconds after you turn off the power of the unit. • The LED indicator lights (Red/blue) to indicate that the unit is in pairing mode. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Pairing procedure - When pairing your headphones first time with a Bluetooth® device”. (l 13) • When the LED indicator (blue) blinks twice every approx.
Operation Listening to music If the Bluetooth® compatible device supports the “A2DP” and “AVRCP” Bluetooth® profiles, music can be played back with remote control operations on the unit. • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Transmits audio to the unit. • AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): Allows remote control of the device using the unit. 1 2 Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit.
Operation Remote controlling You can control the Bluetooth® device using the unit. • Depending on the Bluetooth® device or the app, even if you press buttons on the unit, some functions may not respond or may operate differently from the descriptions below. (Operation example) Right (R) side Function Operation Play / Pause Increase the volume Press [i] (B). • Press and hold [i] to continuously increase the volume. Decrease the volume Press [j] (C).
Operation Making a phone call With Bluetooth® enabled phones (cell phones or smartphones) that support the “HSP” or “HFP” Bluetooth® profile, you can use the unit for phone calls. • HSP (Headset Profile): This profile can be used to receive monaural sounds and establish two-way communication using the microphone on the unit. • HFP (Hands-Free Profile): In addition to the HSP functions, this profile has the incoming and outgoing calls function.
Operation Using the external sound control The external sound control function switches between Noise cancelling and Ambient sound. 1 Right (R) side While wearing this unit, touch the touch sensor (A) twice quickly. • The mode is switched each time you touch the touch sensor twice quickly. (A guidance message will notify you of the mode you switched to.) Noise cancelling Ambient sound • The default level setting is “Noise cancelling”.
Operation Useful functions Using the app “Technics Audio Connect” By creating a Bluetooth® connection with a smartphone installed with the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge), you can enjoy a wide variety of features, such as changing the settings on this unit. (l 12) Activating voice functions You can use the Multi function button on this unit to activate the voice functions (Amazon Alexa, Siri etc.) on your smartphone or similar device. 1 Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit.
Operation Creating multi-point connections A maximum of two Bluetooth® devices can be connected at the same time. The default setting is “OFF”. • When the “Technics Audio Connect” app is used, you can set to “ON”. For information about the connection and registration of Bluetooth® devices and the unit (l 13, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 1 2 3 Pair this unit with each of the Bluetooth® devices. Connect the first Bluetooth® device and the unit. Connect the second Bluetooth® device and the unit.
Operation 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). • Before connecting the detachable cord (supplied), lower the volume on the connected device. • If you connect the detachable cord (supplied) when connected via Bluetooth®, the Bluetooth® connection will be lost. • The Multi function button does not work even while the unit is turned on.
Other Restoring to the factory settings When you want to delete all pairing device information, etc. in this unit, you can restore this unit to the factory settings (original settings upon purchase). 1 2 3 While the power is turned off, press and hold [Í/l] for at least 7 seconds until the LED indicator lights alternately in blue and red. Release your finger from [Í/l]. Press and hold [Í/l] and [i] for at least 5 seconds.
Other Copyright, etc. 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. Apple, the Apple logo and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google, Android, Google Play, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
Other 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 “Safety Instructions” if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “CONTACT INFORMATION” on “Safety Instructions” if you reside in Canada, or consult your dealer for instructions. Sound and audio volume No sound.
Other Phone Calls You cannot hear the person on the other end of the call. • Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth® enabled phone are turned on. • Check if the unit and the Bluetooth® enabled phone are connected. (l 13) • 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.
Other Power supply and charging Cannot charge the unit. / The LED indicator does not light during charging. / Charging takes longer. • Is the USB charging cord connected firmly to the USB terminal of the AC adaptor? (l 10) • Make sure to charge in a room temperature between 10 oC and 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). • Make sure the computer is turned on and is not on standby or sleep mode.
Other Storage of the unit Fold the unit as shown below when storing it in the carrying case. • If the USB charging cord or the detachable cord (supplied) is connected, disconnect it from the unit. • Do not rotate the housing forcibly over the rotation limit. 1 2 3 Right (R) side Right (R) side Left (L) side Left (L) side 1 Store the sliders. 2 Rotate the housing on either side by approx. 90o (A) to fold it toward the headband side (B). 3 Rotate the other housing by approx. 90o (C).
Other Specifications ∫ General Power supply DC 5 V, 1200 mA Built-in battery 3.7 V, Lithium polymer Operating time*1 Approx. 50 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, AAC) Approx. 60 hours (Noise cancelling: OFF, AAC) Approx. 50 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, SBC) Approx. 60 hours (Noise cancelling: OFF, SBC) Approx. 40 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, LDAC) Approx. 50 hours (Noise cancelling: OFF, LDAC) Call time*1 Approx. 30 hours (Noise cancelling: ON) Waiting Time*1 Approx.
Other ∫ Headphone section Driver units 40 mm (1 9/16 in) Impedance 34 Ω Frequency response*3 4 Hz to 40 kHz Microphone Monaural, MEMS Mic Charging terminal USB Type-C Shape *3 When the power is ON ∫ Accessory section USB charging cord (Input Plug: USB Type-A Shape, Output Plug: USB Type-C Shape) Approx. 0.5 m (1.6 ft) Detachable cord Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 ft) • Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Other 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 battery • Insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar material.
Other Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our DoC server: http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Type of wireless Frequency band Maximum power (dBm e.
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