Panasonic RB-M500B, RB-M300B - Wireless Stereo Headphones Manual

1. button
2. button
3. button
4. [RB-M500B] [BASS i]/[BASS j] button
5. [RB-M300B] [BASS] switch

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 (a) using the USB charging cord (supplied) (b).

• The power/pairing LED (c) lights in red when charging is in progress. When charging is completed, the power/pairing LED will go out.
• It is not possible to turn the power on or connect to Bluetooth^® devices during charging.
• When the battery starts running low during use of the unit, the blinking power/pairing LED will turn from blue to red. A beep will sound every 1 minute.
  * When the battery runs out, an English guidance message will be heard and the power will turn off.

*If you press [] twice quickly, an English guidance message will be heard and you can check the battery level.

Turning the power on/off

Press and hold [] (a) of this unit for approx. 3 seconds until the power/pairing LED (blue) (b) blinks.

To turn the power off
Press and hold [] for approximately 3 seconds. An English guidance message will be heard, and the power will be turned off.

• If the unit is not connected to a Bluetooth^® device, an English guidance message will be heard and turn off the unit automatically approximately 5 minutes after you have stopped using it. (Auto power off)

Connecting a Bluetooth® device

Bluetooth®pairing

1. In the power-off state, press and hold [] of this unit until the power/pairing LED blinks. –

• When pairing a second or subsequent devices: approx. 5 seconds

2. Turn on the power of the Bluetooth ® device, and enable the Bluetooth ® function.
3. Select "RB-M500B" or "RB-M300B" (a) from the Bluetooth ® device's menu.

Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device

1. Turn on this unit.
2. Perform steps 2 and 3 of "Bluetooth^® pairing". (above)

Using the headphones

When using the functions below that are indicated with the [] mark, connect the Bluetooth^® device and the unit.

Listening to music

[]

Select and play the music on the Bluetooth^®device.

Remote controlling

(Available only if your Bluetooth^® device supports "AVRCP" Bluetooth^®profiles) []

(Operation example)

Play / Pause: Increase the volume: Decrease the volume: Forward to the start of next track: Return to the start of current track:

Press [] (a). Press [+] (b). Press [-] (c). Press and hold [+] for approximately 2 seconds. Press and hold [-] for approximately 2 seconds.

[RB-M500B] Bass reactor

While playing back music or videos on a device connected via Bluetooth^®

Press [BASS +](d) or [BASS-](d) to adjust the Bass reactor strength level.

• Bass reactor strength level: OffLow Middle High
  (The default value is Low.)

[RB-M300B] Enhancing the bass (Bass enhancer)

You can enjoy music with enhanced bass. Slide [BASS] switch(e) to ON.

To turn off the bass enhancer function

When [BASS] switch is slided to OFF, the bass enhancer function will turn off.

Making a phone call

1. Press [] (a) on the unit and answer the incoming call.

• (HFP only) To reject the incoming call, press [] twice quickly.

2. Start talking.
3. Press [] to end the phone call.

• (HFP only) It may be difficult to hear phone conversations when the unit is used in locations with loud ambient noise or in outdoor or other locations exposed to powerful winds. In that case, change the calling location or switch the calling device to the Bluetooth^® enabled phone to continue the call. (Press [] on the unit twice quickly to switch.)
• You can have the Bluetooth^® enabled phone make phone calls by using the microphone of the unit and an app of the Bluetooth^® enabled phone.
  (below, "Activating voice 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. Press [] (a) of this unit twice quickly.

Using the detachable cord (supplied)

While the power is turned off or the battery has no remaining charge, this unit can be used as normal headphones by connecting the detachable cord (supplied). (f)

Restoring to the factory settings

Charge the battery before restoring the unit.

1. While the power is turned off, press and hold [] for at least 5 seconds until the power/pairing LED lights alternately in blue and red.
2. While the power/pairing LED is lighting alternately in blue and red, press and hold [+] and [-] at the same time for at least 5 seconds.

• When pairing a device again, delete the registering information (Device: "RB-M500B" or "RB-M300B") from the Bluetooth^® device's menu, and register this unit with the Bluetooth^® device again.
  ( D )

To remove the battery when disposing of this unit

Regarding the handling of used battery

Battery

1. Remove the left ear pad.
2. Remove the 4 screws.
3. Remove the part a in step 2.
4. Remove the battery, and cut off the wires one by one with scissors.

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.

No sound.

• Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth ® device are connected correctly. ( D )
• Pair and connect the Bluetooth ® device and the unit again. (D )

Cannot adjust the volume.

Low volume.

• Increase the volume of the unit. (E )
• Increase the volume on the Bluetooth^® device.

Sound from the device is cut off. / Too much noise. / Sound quality is bad.

The device cannot be connected.

• Delete the pairing information for this unit from the Bluetooth^®device, then pair them again. ( D )

You cannot hear the person on the other end of the call.

• Check if the unit and the Bluetooth ® enabled phone are connected. (D )
• 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. ( D )

Cannot make a phone call.

• Check if the Bluetooth^® compatible device supports "HSP" or "HFP" profile. For details on profiles, see "Listening to music" and "Making a phone call" in "Owner's manual (PDF format)". Also refer to the operating manual for the Bluetooth^®enabled phone.

The unit does not respond.

Cannot charge the unit.

The power/pairing LED does not light during charging. / Charging takes longer.

• Is the USB charging cord connected firmly to the USB terminal of the computer? (B )

The power does not turn on.

• Is the unit being charged? The power cannot be turned ON during charging. ( B )

The audio guidance language has changed.

• The audio guidance language can be switched.
  (Press and hold [ ] and [-] at the same time for at least 5 seconds.)

Specifications

General

Power supply	DC 5 V, 500 mA (Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer))
Operating time*1	[RB-M500B] Approx. 30 hours (Bass Reactor off, SBC) [RB-M300B] Approx. 45 hours (Bass off, SBC)
Charging time*2 (25 oC (77 oF))	Approx. 4.5 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	[RB-M500B] Approx. 316 g (11 oz) (without cord) [RB-M300B] Approx. 296 cord) g (10.4 oz) (without cord)

Bluetooth®section

Frequency band	2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Supported profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Supported codec	SBC, AAC

Headphone section

Impedance

32 Ω (Power off, with cord)

Speaker section

Power handling capacity

1000 mW (IEC)

*¹It may be shorter depending on the operating conditions.

*² The time required to charge the battery from empty to full.

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.

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective developer companies.

Note that the ^TM mark and ^® mark do not appear in this document.

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. 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.
   

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.

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: FCC Caution: 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: Suppliers Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: RB-M500B Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

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Allergies

Precautions for listening with the Headphones

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.

This unit is intended for use in moderate and tropical climates.

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.i.r.p)
Bluetooth®	2402 - 2480 MHz	4 dBm
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols indicate separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries. More detailed information is contained in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)".

Remove the right ear pad to view authentication information.

1. Authentication information (a) is indicated on the speaker plate portion (b), which becomes visible when the right ear pad (R side) is removed.
2. To attach the ear pad, fit the part d of the ear pad into the part c.