Panasonic RB-HF520B, RB-HF420B Quick Start Guide

1. LED indicator light*¹
2. [] button
3. [] button*²
4. [] button

^*1 Hereafter referred to as "LED"

^*2 : Standby/ON,

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 LED (c) lights in red when charging is in progress. When charging is completed, the LED will go out.

Turning the power on/off

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

To turn the power off
Press and hold [] for approximately 3 seconds. A 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 LED blinks.

• When pairing a device for the first time:
  approx. 3 seconds
• When pairing a second or subsequent devices:
  approx. 5 seconds
• The unit starts to search for the Bluetooth^® device for connection, and the LED will blink in blue and red alternately.

2. Turn on the power of the Bluetooth^®device, and enable the Bluetooth^®function.
3. Select "RB-HF520B" or "RB-HF420B" (a) from the Bluetooth^®device's menu.

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:Press [] (a).
  Increase the volume: Press [] (b).
  Decrease the volume: Press [] (c).
  Forward to the start of next track: Press and hold [] for approximately 2 seconds.
  Return to the start of current track: Press and hold [] for approximately 2 seconds.

• 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")

• Restoring to the factory settings
  Charge the battery before restoring the unit.

1. While the unit is turned off, press and hold [] for at least 5 seconds until the LED starts blinking alternately in blue and red.
2. While the LED is blinking alternately in blue and red, press and hold [] (b) and [] (c) at the same time for at least 5 seconds.

• When pairing a device again, delete the registering information (Device: "RB-HF520B" or "RB-HF420B") 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 batteries

1. Remove the right ear pad.
2. Remove the 4 screws and then the plate.
3. Cut the 3 cords (red, blue, black) one by one, and remove the 2 screws and then the board.
4. Remove the 4 screws.
5. Insert a rod-like object that does not have a pointy end (a) into the hole and push the battery out.

6. Cut the cords coming out of the battery one by one, and then take out the battery.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.

Safety precautions

• Unit

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.

Specifications

• General

Power supply	DC 5 V, 400 mA (Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer))
Operating time*1	Approx. 50 hours
Charging time*2 (25 oC)	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	[RB-HF520B] Approx. 205 g [RB-HF420B] Approx. 155 g

• Bluetooth^® section

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

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

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

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)
• Check if music is playing on the Bluetooth^®device.
• Pair and connect the Bluetooth^® device and the unit again. (D)
• Check if the Bluetooth^® compatible device supports "A2DP" profile. For details on profiles, see "Listening to music" in "Operating Instructions (PDF format)". Also refer to the operating manual for the Bluetooth^®compatible device.

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.

• A communication problem may arise if the battery is not fully charged. Charge the unit. (B)

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 other person.

• Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth^®enabled phone are turned on.
• 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)
• If the volume of the other person's voice is too low, increase the volume of both the unit and the Bluetooth^® enabled phone.

Cannot make a phone call.

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

The unit does not respond.

Cannot charge the unit.

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)

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
Bluetooth®	2402 - 2480 MHz	4 dBm

For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers
Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

For Australia
Panasonic Australia Pty. Ltd.
1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

Provides a 12 month parts & labour warranty on this product for manufacturing defects from date of purchase. In additi on to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also ent itled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

For full details or to claim warranty please contact Panasonic Customer Care on 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au

For Thailand only
This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC/NBTC technical requirement.

For Singapore only
Complies with IMDA Standards DB01017

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