Owner’s Manual Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Model No. RB-M500B RB-M300B 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.
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. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Safety precautions A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For US and Canada only Pour les É.-U. et le Canada seulement 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).
∫ 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 the use in the following conditions • High or low extreme temperatures during use, storage or transportation.
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 ...................................................................................................................................... 3 About Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................................... 5 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. • Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of RB-M500B. Marks denoting model names Functionality differences between models are indicated with the model marks below. • RB-M500B: [RB-M500B] • RB-M300B: [RB-M300B] Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Before use Part names 1 Right (R) side RB-M500B RB-M300B 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Audio input terminal [i] button [ ] button [j] button Power/pairing LED*1 Microphone Charging terminal (DC IN) 8 9 10 11 [RB-M500B] [BASS i]/[BASS j] button [RB-M300B] [BASS] switch Ear pads Raised dot indicating the left side • 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 (3.3 ft) 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 [ ] 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 [ ] 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 10) • 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 10, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 2 Select and play the music on the Bluetooth® device.
Operation [RB-M500B] Bass reactor You can amplify the bass in the music or videos you are playing back and enjoy a powerful experience by directly transferring the vibrations to the headphones themselves. While playing back music or videos on a device connected via Bluetooth® Press [BASS i] or [BASS j] to adjust the Bass reactor strength level. • This unit vibrates along with the bass of the music or video being played back. • Bass reactor strength level: Off ,-. Low ,-. Middle ,-.
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 10, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 2 Press [ ] of this unit twice quickly. Note • For details about voice function commands, refer to the operating instructions for the Bluetooth® device. • The voice function may not work depending on the smartphone, etc.
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. • It is possible to switch the language of the audio guidance.
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 [ pairing LED lights alternately in blue and red.
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. Siri is a trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 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.
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 “Basic Owner’s Manual” if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “CONTACT INFORMATION” on “Basic Owner’s Manual” 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 10) • 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. (l 10) • If the volume of the other person’s voice is too low, increase the volume of both the unit and the Bluetooth® enabled phone.
Other Specifications ∫ General Power supply DC 5 V, 300 mA (Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer)) Operating time*1 [RB-M500B] Approx. 30 hours (Bass Reactor off, SBC) [RB-M300B] Approx. 50 hours (SBC) Charging time*2 (25 oC (77 oF)) Approx. 4 hours Charging temperature range 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF) Operating temperature range 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity range 35 %RH to 80 %RH (no condensation) Mass (Weight) [RB-M500B] Approx. 316 g (11.
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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