Panasonic rp-htx80 Operation Manual

Owner’s Manual

Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones

Model No. RP-HTX80B

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

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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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 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.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 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.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14 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.

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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-HTX80B
Model: RP-HTX80B
IC: 216A-RPHTX80B
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

WAR NING:

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.

• Certification information can be found on the right side of the headphones. Remove the right earpad to see it.

∫Allergies

• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earpads 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.

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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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 2

Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 3

About Bluetooth

Before use

Accessories................................................................................................................................................. 7

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 7

Part names.................................................................................................................................................. 8

Preparation

Charging...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Turning the power on/off ............................................................................................................................. 9

Connecting a Bluetooth

• Pairing (Registration) this unit with the Bluetooth

• Connecting a paired Bluetooth

Operation

Listening to music ..................................................................................................................................... 12

• Remote controlling.............................................................................................................................. 12

Making a phone call .................................................................................................................................. 13

Useful functions......................................................................................................................................... 14

• Activating a voice control function...................................................................................................... 14

• Resetting the unit ............................................................................................................................... 14

• Auto power off .................................................................................................................................... 14

• Battery level notification...................................................................................................................... 14

Other

Restoring to the factory settings................................................................................................................ 15

Copyright, etc............................................................................................................................................ 15

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................... 16

• General............................................................................................................................................... 16

• Power supply and charging ................................................................................................................ 16

• Bluetooth

• Sound and audio volume.................................................................................................................... 16

• Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 18

To remove the battery when disposing of this unit .................................................................................... 19

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device................................................................................................................ 10

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device ...............................................................................................11

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device connection .............................................................................................................16

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device for connection ..........................................10

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