Fit the earphones correctly in order to get adequate noise cancelling effect ([RZ-S500W] only) and acoustics. Select and fit the special earpieces that suit the sizes of your ears, left and right.
How to fit the earphones
Select the earpieces
How to remove the earpieces
How to attach the earpieces
Main unit (earphones)
(Earphones hereafter in the instructions)
L side earphone (left)
R side earphone (right)
Main unit (charging cradle)
(Charging cradle hereafter in the instructions)
* The model number is shown on the certification information label.
The chargeable battery (installed in the unit) is not charged initially. Charge the battery before using the unit.
Usage status | Earphone LED lighting/blinking patterns |
Charging for the first time (after purchase) | The earphone LEDs light (red) about 5 seconds after you put the earphones into the charging cradle. |
Charging any time after the first time (When there is still battery charge) | When you put the earphones into the charging cradle, the earphone LEDs light (red) about 3 seconds, then turn off. After about 5 seconds, the earphone LEDs light (red) again. |
When the batteries are depleted (When there is no battery charge at all) | The earphone LEDs light (red) about 5 seconds after you put the earphones into the charging cradle. |
To turn the earphones on
Take the earphones out of the charging cradle.
To turn the earphones off
Put the earphones into the charging cradle.
Using the "Panasonic Audio Connect" app (free of charge) makes connecting with Bluetooth® simple.
Connecting by pairing (registering) your earphones with a Bluetooth® device
Connecting with a paired Bluetooth® device
Listening to music
List of operations available with the touch sensors
Function | Touch sensor (L) | Touch sensor (R) |
Listening to music | ||
Playback/pause | Touch once | |
Raise the volume | Touch rapidly 3 times | – |
Lower the volume | Touch rapidly 2 times | – |
Forward a track | – | Touch rapidly 2 times |
Back a track | – | Touch rapidly 3 times |
Making a phone call | ||
Receive phone call | Touch once while receiving the call | |
Reject a phone call | Touch and hold for about 2 seconds while receiving the call | |
End a phone call | Touch and hold for about 2 seconds during the call | |
Change control of external sounds* | – | Touch and hold for about 2 seconds |
Start the voice assistant | Touch and hold for about 2 seconds | – |
* Switches between noise cancelling ([RZ-S500W] only), ambient sound and off.
Noise cancelling ([RZ-S500W] only):Reduces the sounds (noise) you can hear from outside.
Ambient sound: You can hear ambient sound through the microphones embedded in the earphones while enjoying music.
Restoring to the factory settings
Charge the earphones before restoring the earphones to their factory settings.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x USB charging cord
[RZ-S500W]
1 x Earpieces set (2 each of sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL) (M size fitted to the earphones)
[RZ-S300W]
1 x Earpieces set (2 each of sizes XS, S, M, and L) (M size fitted to the earphones)
Unit
Avoid the use in the following conditions |
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Batteries
Earpieces
Allergies
Precautions for listening with the Earphones
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.
Use only the supplied USB charging cord when connecting to a computer.
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: DC
General
RZ-S500W | RZ-S300W | |
Power supply | DC 5 V, 2.5 W | |
Internal Battery | Earphones: 3.7 V, Lithium polymer 85 mAh Charging cradle: 3.7 V, Lithium polymer 800 mAh | Earphones: 3.7 V, Lithium polymer 55 mAh Charging cradle: 3.7 V, Lithium polymer 800 mAh |
Operating time*1 (Earphones) | Approx. 6.5 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, AAC) Approx. 6 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, SBC) | Approx. 7.5 hours (AAC) Approx. 7 hours (SBC) |
Operating time*1 (Earphones + Charging cradle) | Approx. 19.5 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, AAC) Approx. 18 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, SBC) | Approx. 30 hours (AAC) Approx. 28 hours (SBC) |
Charging time*2 (25 oC) | Earphones: Approx. 2 hours Charging cradle: Approx. 2.5 hours Earphones with Charging cradle: 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 | Earphone: Approx. 7 g (one side only: L and R are the same) Charging cradle: Approx. 45 g | Earphone: Approx. 4 g (one side only: L and R are the same) Charging cradle: Approx. 45 g |
Bluetooth® section
Max RF Power | 11 dBm (12.5 mW) |
Frequency band | 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz |
Supported profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
Charging cradle section
Charging terminal | USB Type-C Shape |
Water resistant
Water resistant | IPX4 equivalent (earphones only) |
*1It may be shorter depending on the operating conditions.
*2The time required to charge the batteries from empty to full.
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This product incorporates the open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1. The software categorized as above are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown at the following web page. |
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.
Does not connect with the Bluetooth® device.
The left and right batteries deplete at different rates.
Cannot charge the unit.
Cannot operate the earphones.
The earphones do not turn on.
The charging cradle LEDs do not light even when you open the charging cradle lid.
The built-in batteries are a valuable recyclable resource. When disposing of this unit, rather than disposing of in general waste (non-combustible garbage), follow the local national laws and take to the appropriate collection point. Contact your local government organisation if you are unsure of your local collection point.
Refer to the specifications in this document for information about the batteries.
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