EAH-AZ70W Digital Wireless Stereo Earphones Operating Instructions until 2020/4/6
Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Safety precautions ∫ Unit WARNING: 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.
∫ Precautions for listening with the Earphones • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. • Do not use your earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. • If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. • Do not use while operating a motorised vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Table of contents Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 2 About Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Before use Accessories .................................................................................................................................................
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. 1 x USB charging cord 1 x Earpieces set (2 each of sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL) (M size fitted to the earphones) Maintenance Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.
Before use (Important) About water resistance Specifications for this unit are equivalent of IPX4 of IEC 60529, the protection level of electronic device enclosures that protects from splashes, and is not designed to be totally waterproof. ∫ About IPX4 (liquid ingress protection level against splashing water) This unit is compatible to operate after splashing from nozzles approximately 1.8 L/min of room temperature tap water from every direction approximately 20 cm from this unit for 10 minutes.
Before use How to fit the earphones Fit the earphones correctly in order to get adequate noise cancelling effect and acoustics. Select and fit the special earpieces that suit the sizes of your ears, left and right. How to fit the earphones 1 Check the orientation (up (a), down) and L (left) and R (right) of the earphones. R 2 L Fit firmly by turning the earphones a small amount at a time in the directions indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
Before use Part names Main unit (earphones) (Earphones hereafter in the instructions) 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 L a L side earphone (left) 1 2 b R side earphone (right) Touch sensor (L) (left) Touch sensor (R) (right) 6 7 8 9 • Touching these enables you to perform a variety of operations.
Before use Main unit (charging cradle) (Charging cradle hereafter in the instructions) 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rear Open the lid. 14 Charging cradle LEDs*4 15 Charging terminal 10 Charging cradle lid 11 Certification information label • The model number is shown on the certification information label. • Connect the USB charging cord (supplied) to this terminal when charging.
Preparation Charging The chargeable battery (installed in the unit) is not charged initially. Charge the battery before using the unit. • Proper charging is not possible if there is dust or droplets of water on the terminal sections of the earphones or charging cradle. Remove the dust or water droplets before charging. Note • Charge in a room temperature between 10 oC and 35 oC. • It is not possible to turn the power on or connect to Bluetooth® devices during charging.
Preparation 3 Confirm that the earphone LEDs (red) have illuminated (charging starts). • The earphone LEDs light (red) while the earphones are charging. Charging is complete when they turn off. • Charging time (l 24, “Specifications”) Note • Do not use any other USB charging cords except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction. • Charging may not be performed or may stop if the computer is in or switched to standby or sleep mode.
Preparation Turning the earphones on and off ∫ To turn the earphones on Take the earphones out of the charging cradle. • The earphones turn on. A beep will sound and the earphone LEDs blink (blue)* slowly. * The batteries are low when they are blinking in red. ∫ To turn the earphones off Put the earphones into the charging cradle. • The way the LEDs light when you put the earphones into the charging cradle depends on the usage status. Refer to Step 2 on page 10 for how they light.
Preparation Using the app “Technics Audio Connect” By creating a Bluetooth® connection with a smartphone or tablet installed with the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge), you can enjoy a wide variety of features, such as the following: • Software updates • Customization of various settings (Connection mode setting/Auto power off setting/Guidance language setting, etc.) • “Switch/Find headphones” function • Check remaining battery charge • Access to this document Preparation • Turn on the unit.
Preparation Connecting a Bluetooth® device Preparation • Put the earphones into the charging cradle. • Place the Bluetooth® device within approx. 1 m from the unit. • Check the device operation using its operation instructions as required. • Using the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge) makes connecting with Bluetooth® simple. (l 13) Connecting by pairing (registering) your earphones with a Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 Take both earphones (L and R) out of the charging cradle.
Preparation Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 Take the earphones out of the charging cradle. • The earphone LEDs light (blue) and the earphones turn on about 3 seconds later. A beep will sound, and the earphone LEDs (blue)* will blink slowly. * The batteries are low when they are blinking in red. Do Steps 2 to 3 of “Connecting by pairing (registering) your earphones with a Bluetooth® device” (l 14). Confirm that the earphones and the Bluetooth® device are connected.
Operation Listening to music If the Bluetooth® compatible device supports the “A2DP” and “AVRCP” Bluetooth® profiles, music can be played back with remote control operations on the unit. • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Transmits audio to the unit. • AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile): Allows remote control of the device using the unit. 1 Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit.
Operation Making a phone call With Bluetooth® enabled phones (cell phones or smartphones) that support the “HSP” or “HFP” Bluetooth® profile, you can use the unit for phone calls. • HSP (Headset Profile): This profile can be used to receive monaural sounds and establish two-way communication using the microphone on the unit. • HFP (Hands-Free Profile): In addition to the HSP functions, this profile has the incoming and outgoing calls function.
Operation Using the external sound control The external sound control function switches between noise cancelling, ambient sound and off. The sound quality is set so that it is optimised for each mode. 1 While wearing the earphones, touch and hold the touch sensor (R) for about 2 seconds. • The mode is switched each time you touch and hold the touch sensor. (A guidance message will notify you of the mode you switched to.
Operation Useful functions Using the app “Technics Audio Connect” By creating a Bluetooth® connection with a smartphone installed with the “Technics Audio Connect” app (free of charge), you can enjoy a wide variety of features, such as changing the settings on the earphones. (l 13) Activating voice functions You can use a touch sensor on the earphone to activate the voice functions (Amazon Alexa, Siri etc.) on your smartphone or similar device. 1 Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit.
Operation Operating with the touch sensors You can operate the touch sensors on the earphones to change to the Bluetooth® pairing mode, or remote control the Bluetooth® device. • Depending on the Bluetooth® device or the app, even if you operate the touch sensors on the earphones, some functions may not respond or may operate differently from the descriptions below.
Other Restoring to the factory settings When you want to delete all pairing device information, etc. in the earphones, you can restore the earphones to the factory settings (original settings upon purchase). Charge the earphones before restoring the earphones to their factory settings. 1 2 Take the R side earphone out of the charging cradle. While the earphone LED lights (blue), touch and hold the touch sensor (R) for about 7 seconds. • The earphone LED will light alternately in blue and red.
Other 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. Sound and audio volume No sound. • Make sure that the earphones and the Bluetooth® device are connected correctly. (l 14) • Check if music is playing on the Bluetooth® device. • Make sure that the earphones are turned on and the volume is not set too low.
Other General Cannot operate the earphones. • Try turning the power off and on. (l 12) The left and right batteries deplete at different rates. • There may be some difference between left and right due to signal and usage conditions. Amazon Alexa is not responding. • Make sure that the Amazon Alexa app is activated. • Make sure that the voice assistant is set to Amazon Alexa. • Make sure that data communication is enabled on the mobile device.
Other Specifications ∫ General Power supply (Charging cradle) DC 5 V, 500 mA Internal Battery Earphones: 3.7 V, Lithium polymer 85 mAh Charging cradle: 3.7 V, Lithium polymer 800 mAh Operating time*1 (Earphones) Approx. 6.5 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, AAC) Approx. 7.5 hours (Noise cancelling: OFF, AAC) Approx. 6 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, SBC) Approx. 7 hours (Noise cancelling: OFF, SBC) Quick charge Operating time*1 (Earphones) 15 min. charge, Approx. 70 min. (Noise cancelling: ON, AAC) 15 min.
Other ® ∫ Bluetooth section Bluetooth® system specification Ver. 5.
Other When disposing of the product 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.
Other 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.
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