EAH-F50B Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Operating Instructions until 2019/1/10
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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 Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 2 About Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................................... 3 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. 1 x USB charging cord 1 x Detachable cord 1 x Carrying pouch Maintenance Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth. • Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a chemical wiper, etc.
Before use Part names 1 Right (R) side 2 3 4 7 5 8 1 2 6 Audio input terminal Multiple functions button 5 • You can perform a wide variety of operations by pressing this button or moving it toward the “+” or “−” side. (l 10, “Remote controlling”) 3 4 Charging terminal (DC IN) • Connect the USB charging cord (supplied) to this terminal when charging.
Preparation 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 using the USB charging cord. C A: Power/pairing LED B: USB charging cord (supplied) • 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.
Preparation Connecting a Bluetooth® device Preparation • Place the Bluetooth® device within approx. 1 m from the unit. • Check the device operation using its operation instructions as required. Pairing (Registration) this unit with the Bluetooth® device for connection 1 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.
Preparation Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device 1 Turn on this unit. • Press and hold [Í/I ( )] of this unit for approx. 3 seconds until the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks. • A beep will sound, and the power/pairing LED (blue) will blink slowly. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Pairing (Registration) this unit with the Bluetooth® device for connection”. (l 8) • When the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks twice every approx. 2 seconds, pairing (registration) is completed.
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 Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit. (l 8, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 2 Select and play the music on the Bluetooth® device.
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 Useful 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. 1 Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit. (l 8, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 2 Press and hold the Multiple functions button on this unit until the voice function is activated. Note • For details about voice function commands, refer to the operating instructions for the Bluetooth® device.
Operation Making a multi-point connection A Bluetooth® device for music playback and calls (first device) and a Bluetooth® device for calls (second device) can be connected simultaneously. For example, even when listening to music on the first Bluetooth® device, you can answer calls received on the second Bluetooth® device by setting up the devices as follows.
Operation Battery level notification • When the unit is turned off, an English guidance message will be heard indicating the battery level. • 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.
Other Storage of the unit Fold the unit as shown below when storing it in the carrying pouch (supplied). • If the USB charging cord or the detachable cord (supplied) is connected, disconnect it from the unit. 1 2 3 1 Store the sliders. 2 Rotate the housing on either side by approx. 90 o (A) to fold it toward the headband side (B). 3 Rotate the other housing by approx. 90 o (C). 4 Store the unit in the carrying pouch.
Other Restoring to the factory settings You can restore the unit to the factory settings (original settings upon purchase). Performing the following procedure returns the volume level, etc., to the factory settings and deletes the information for all registered devices. Charge the battery before restoring the unit. 1 While the power is turned off, press and hold [Í/I ( )] for at least 5 seconds until the power/pairing LED lights alternately in blue and red.
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 do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Sound and audio volume No sound. • Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth® device are connected correctly. (l 8) • 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.
Other General 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. (l 14) • The power cannot be turned on when the detachable cord (supplied) is being used. Power supply and charging Cannot charge the unit. / The power/pairing LED does not light during charging. / Charging takes longer.
Other Specifications ∫ General Power supply DC 5 V, 0.5 A (Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer)) Operating time*1 Approx. 35 hours (SBC) Charging time*2 (25 oC) Approx. 4 hours Charging temperature range 10 oC to 35 oC Operating temperature range 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity range 35 %RH to 80 %RH (no condensation) Mass Approx. 286 g (without cord) *1 It may be shorter depending on the operating conditions. *2 The time required to charge the battery from empty to full.
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 batteries • 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 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation http://www.panasonic.
