Operating Instructions Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Model No. RP-HD605N RP-HD505B Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of RP-HD605N. 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. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat.
About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. ∫ 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.
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. Marks denoting model names Functionality differences between models are indicated with the model marks below. • RP-HD605N:[HD605N] • RP-HD505B:[HD505B] Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Before use Part names 1 2 Right (R) side [HD605N] [HD505B] 3 10 11 1 2 3 Audio input terminal [HD605N] Ambient sound enhancer sensor panel [Multiple functions button] 6 7 8 • You can perform a wide variety of operations by pressing this button or moving it toward the “+” or “−” side. (l 10, “Remote controlling”) 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 8 9 Power/pairing LED*2 [Í/I ( )] button*3 Charging terminal (DC IN) • Connect the USB charging cord (supplied) to this terminal when charging.
Preparation 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 using the USB charging cord. A: Power/pairing LED B: USB charging cord (supplied) • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.
Preparation Connecting a Bluetooth® device Preparation • Place the Bluetooth® device within approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the unit. • Check the device operation using its operation instructions as required. Pairing (Registration) this unit with the Bluetooth® device for connection 1 In the power-off state, press and hold [Í/I ( )] of this unit until the power/pairing LED blinks. When pairing a device for the first time: approx. 3 seconds When pairing a second or subsequent devices: approx.
Preparation Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device 1 Turn on this unit. • Press and hold [Í/I ( )] of this unit for approx. 3 seconds until the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks. • A guidance message will be heard, and the power/pairing LED (blue) will blink slowly. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Pairing (Registration) this unit with the Bluetooth® device for connection”. (l 8) • When the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks twice every approx. 2 seconds, pairing (registration) is completed.
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. (l 8, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 2 Select and play the music on the Bluetooth® device.
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 [HD605N] Using noise cancelling Setting noise cancelling to ON changes the volume and sound quality. The sound quality is set so that it is optimised for each mode. ∫ About noise cancelling mode You can select one of the following modes to suit your preference. • The default mode setting is “Noise cancelling 3”. – Noise cancelling 3: High – Noise cancelling 2: Medium – Noise cancelling 1: Low 1 Press [NC]. • You can switch to one of three modes, 1, 2, or 3, each time you press [NC].
Operation Useful functions [HD605N] Using the ambient sound enhancer This makes it easier to listen to sounds around you, such as announcements on trains, when you want to, without taking the unit off. Place your hand over the ambient sound enhancer sensor panel (R side) so that its entire surface is covered. • This makes it easier to listen to sounds around you. • Noise cancelling will turn OFF temporarily and the volume of the playback sound will be lowered.
Operation Making a multi-point connection The unit can connect to two Bluetooth® devices at the same time. For example, by setting up devices as below, you can connect the first Bluetooth® device for calls and music playback and the second Bluetooth® for calls at the same time. For information about the connection and registration of Bluetooth® devices and the unit (l 8, “Connecting a Bluetooth® device”) 1 Register the unit to both the first Bluetooth® device and the second Bluetooth® device.
Operation Auto power off If the unit is not connected to a Bluetooth® device, a guidance message will be heard and turn off automatically approximately 5 minutes after you have stopped using it. – [HD605N] Auto power off does not work when noise cancelling is turned ON. – Auto power off does not work when the detachable cord (supplied) is connected. ([HD505B] The unit turns off.
Other Storage of the unit Fold the unit as shown below when storing it in the [HD605N] carrying case/[HD505B] carrying pouch. • If the USB charging cord or the detachable cord (supplied) is connected, disconnect it from the unit. 1 2 3 1 Store the sliders. 2 Rotate the housing on either side by approx. 90 o (A) to fold it toward the headband side (B). 3 Rotate the other housing by approx. 90 o (C). 4 Store the unit in the [HD605N] carrying case/[HD505B] carrying pouch.
Other Restoring to the factory settings When you want to delete all pairing device information, etc., you can restore the unit to the factory settings (original settings upon purchase). Charge the battery before restoring the unit. 1 While the unit is turned off, press and hold [Í/I ( )] for at least 5 seconds until the power/pairing LED starts blinking 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 unit and the Bluetooth® device are connected correctly. (l 8) • Check if music is playing on the Bluetooth® device. • Make sure that the unit is turned on and the volume is not set too low.
Other General The unit does not respond. • This unit can be reset when all operations are rejected. To reset the unit, connect the unit to a computer using the USB charging cord. (l 14) Power supply and charging Cannot charge the unit. /The power/pairing LED blinks during charging. • Make sure the computer is turned on and is not on standby or sleep mode.
Other Specifications ∫ General Power supply DC 5 V, 500 mA (Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer 800 mAh)) Operating time*1 [HD605N] Approx. 20 hours (Noise cancelling: ON, SBC) [HD505B] Approx. 35 hours (SBC) Charging time*2 (25 oC (77 oF)) Approx. 4 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 [HD605N] Approx. 268 g (9.
Other To remove the battery when disposing of this unit The following instructions are not intended for repairing purposes but for the disposal of this unit. This unit is not restorable once disassembled. • When disposing of this unit, take out the battery installed in this unit and recycle it. • Disassemble after the battery runs out. • Keep disassembled parts out of reach of children. Regarding the handling of used batteries • Insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar material.
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