Panasonic rp-bts35 Operation Manual
Owner’s Manual
Digital Wireless Stereo Earphones
Model No. RP-BTS35
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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Safety precautions
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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 of
this device.
FCC ID: ACJ-RP-BTS35
Model: RP-BTS35
IC: 216A-RPBTS35
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
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.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this
device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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∫Unit
• 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.
∫Earpieces
• Keep the earpieces out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Securely attach the earpieces. If they are left in the ears after coming off, injury or sickness may be caused.
∫Allergies
• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your
skin.
• Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.
This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs,
please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.
This unit is intended for use in moderate and tropical climates.
(Important) About water resistance
• Specifications for this unit are equivalent of IPX5 of IEC 60529.
∫About the IPX5 (liquid ingress protection level against water jet)
This unit is compatible to operate after water jet from nozzles approximately 12.5 L/min (3.3 gallon/min) of room
temperature tap water from every direction approximately 3 m (9.8 feet) from this unit for 3 minutes. Supplied
USB charging cord is not water resistant.
Water resistance is not guaranteed under all conditions.
∫Cautions for using around water
Conform to following. Improper use may result in a malfunction.
• Securely close the USB lid.
• Do not open or close the USB lid with wet hands or when water droplets are on this unit. Doing so may cause
malfunction such as terminal rusting with the water droplets.
• Do not connect and use a USB charging cord.
• Do not pour soap water or detergent, or immerse in water.
• Remove any hair, lint, sand, dust, etc., that may be attached to the rubber seal on the USB lid before closing.
• Leaving the device with water droplets in a cold region may result to malfunction such as the USB lid stuck
closed.
• The sound may become smaller or distorted when water is accumulated in the earphones or microphone of
this unit. Wipe this unit with dry soft cloth.
• When water enters inside this unit, stop using this unit, and contact the nearest Dealer or Service Center.
Malfunction due to exposure to water by improper handling by the customer will not be covered by the
warranty. Supplied USB charging cord is not water resistant.
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About Bluetooth
Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless
transmission.
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∫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.
∫Restrictions of use
• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth® equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be
different.
• This unit supports Bluetooth
this security may not be sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this unit with caution.
• This unit cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth
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security features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings,
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device.
∫Range of use
Use this unit at a maximum range of 10 m (33 feet).
The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference.
∫Interference from other devices
• This unit may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave
interference if this unit is located too close to other Bluetooth
band.
• This unit may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.
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devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz
∫Intended usage
• This unit is for normal, general use only.
• Do not use this system near an equipment or in an environment that is sensitive to radio frequency
interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories, etc).
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Table of contents
Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 2
(Important) About water resistance ............................................................................................................. 3
About Bluetooth
Before use
Accessories................................................................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 6
Part names.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Preparation
Charging...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Turning the power on/off ............................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting a Bluetooth
• Pairing (Registration) this unit with the Bluetooth
• Connecting a paired Bluetooth
How to wear the earphones ...................................................................................................................... 12
• Adjusting the clips for your ears ......................................................................................................... 12
Operation
Listening to music ..................................................................................................................................... 13
• Remote controlling.............................................................................................................................. 13
Making a phone call .................................................................................................................................. 14
Useful functions......................................................................................................................................... 15
• Resetting the unit ............................................................................................................................... 15
• Auto power off .................................................................................................................................... 15
• Battery level notification...................................................................................................................... 15
Other
Restoring to the factory settings................................................................................................................ 16
Copyright, etc............................................................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................... 17
• General............................................................................................................................................... 17
• Power supply and charging ................................................................................................................ 17
• Bluetooth
• Sound and audio volume.................................................................................................................... 17
• Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 19
To remove the battery when disposing of this unit .................................................................................... 20
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device................................................................................................................ 10
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device ...............................................................................................11
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device connection .............................................................................................................17
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device for connection ..........................................10
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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.
Only for U.S.A.:
To order accessories, refer to “Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)” on “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
Only for Canada:
To order accessories, contact the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
∏ 1 x USB charging cord
∏ 1 x Earpieces set (L, S)
• M-size earpieces are attached at the time of purchase.
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.
• Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the
exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off.
Keeping the battery performance
• During the long period of disuse, full charge this unit once every 6 months to keep the battery performance.
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Before use
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Part names
A Right earphone
B Remote controller
C Left earphone
1 Clip
2 USB lid
3 Cord adjuster
4 Raised dot indicating the left side
5 Earpiece
6 Microphone
7 LED indicator light
*1 Hereafter referred to as “LED”
*2 Examples of lighting/blinking patterns
Lighting (red): Charging is in progress
Blinking alternately in blue and red: Bluetooth
Blinking slowly (blue)
Blinking twice about every 2 seconds
*3
:
(blue)
Blinking (blue)
*3 The battery is low when it is blinking in red. (
Note
• Do not use any other USB charging cords except the supplied one.
• When using the unit, do not cover the right housing with the palm of your hand. The Bluetooth
blocked.
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*3
*3
: Bluetooth® connection standby
A Bluetooth
progress
: A call is being received
l 15, “Battery level notification”)
8 Charging terminal (DC IN)
• Open the USB lid and connect the USB charging
cord (supplied) to this terminal when charging.
l 8)
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9 [+] button
10 [ ] button
11 [–] button
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pairing (registration) standby
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pairing (registration) has been established or a call is in
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connection may be
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