Panasonic RP-BTS30 - Digital Wireless Stereo Earphones Manual

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Only for U.S.A.:
To order accessories, refer to "Limited Warranty".

Only for Canada:
To order accessories, contact the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

1 USB charging cord

1 Carrying pouch

1 Earpieces set (L, S)

• M-size earpieces are attached at the time of purchase.

About water resistance

IPX4 equivalent
Protected against splashing water.
(Securely close the USB lid.)

Part names

Charging

LED indicator light

Charging can take up to 1.5 hours.

• If PC used for charging enters "sleep mode", charging may not take place.
  

Wireless pairing

• Remote controller
  Press the center button for 5 seconds, until the LED blinks Red & Blue.
  

When the LED is blinking you've successfully placed the unit in the Pairing mode.

Go to your smart device's Bluetooth menu and select this device.

Enjoy!

Operation example of the remote control

	Action	This unit	Music	Phone
	Press		Increase the volume	Increase the volume
	Press for 2 sec.		Forward to the start of next track
	Press		Play/Pause	Answer call/Call end
	Press twice quickly			Reject the incoming call/Switch the calling device
	Press for 3 sec.	Power on/off
	Press		Decrease the volume	Decrease the volume
	Press for 2 sec.		Return to the start of current track

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.

• Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off.

Keeping the battery performance

• During the long period of disuse, full charge this unit once every 6 months to keep the battery performance.

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to "Customer Services Directory" if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to "CONTACT INFORMATION" if you reside in Canada.

General

The unit does not respond

• Connect the unit to a computer using the USB charging cord. The unit will be reset.

Power supply and charging

If you are having difficulty charging the unit

• Make sure the computer is turned on and is not on standby or sleep mode.
• Is the USB port you are currently using working properly? If your computer has other USB ports, unplug the connector from its current port and plug it into one of the other ports.
• If the steps mentioned above are not applicable, unplug the USB charging cord and plug it in again.
• If the charge time and operating time become shortened, the battery may have run down. (Number of charging times of the installed battery: Approximately 300.)

LED does not light during charging / Charging takes longer

• Is the USB charging cord (supplied) connected firmly to the USB terminal of the computer? (→ "Charging")
• Make sure to charge in a room temperature between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F).

The power does not turn on

• Is the unit being charged? The power cannot be turned on during charging.
  (→ "Charging")

Bluetooth device connection

The device cannot be connected

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

Sound and audio volume

No sound

• Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth^® device are connected correctly. (→ "Wireless pairing")
• 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.
• Pair and connect the Bluetooth^® device and the unit again. (→ "Wireless pairing")

Low volume

• Increase the volume of the unit. (→ "Enjoy!")
• Increase the volume on the Bluetooth^® device.

Sound from the device is cut off / Sound quality is bad

• Sound may be disrupted if signals are blocked. Do not fully cover this unit with the palm of your hand, etc.
• The device may be out of the 10 m (33 feet) communication range. Move the device closer to this unit.
• Remove any obstacle between this unit and the device.
• Switch off any wireless LAN device when not in use.
• A communication problem may arise if the battery is not fully charged. Charge the unit. (→ "Charging")

Phone calls

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. (→ "Wireless pairing")
• 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.
• If the volume of the other person's voice is too low, increase the volume of both the unit and the Bluetooth^® enabled phone.

Specifications

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

^*2Time taken to recharge from empty to full.

● Specifications are subject to change without notice.

To remove the battery when disposing of this unit

As the rechargeable battery is specifically for this product, do not use it for any other device.

Do not charge the removed battery.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• Do not pierce the battery with a nail, subject it to an impact, or dismantle or modify it.
• Do not let the wires touch any other metal or each other.
• Do not carry or store the battery with a necklace, hair pin, or the like. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, ignite, or rupture.

Do not place the removed battery, and other items within reach of infants.

Accidental swallowing of such an item may have an adverse effect on the body.

• In the event that you think such an item has been swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. In the event of fluid leaking from the battery, take the following measure, and do not touch the fluid with bare hands.

Fluid entering into an eye may cause loss of eyesight.

• Wash the eye with water immediately without rubbing it, and then consult a doctor.

Fluid getting on your body or clothes may cause inflammation of the skin or injury.

• Sufficiently rinse with clean water, and then consult a doctor.

A lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery is built in to the left earphone. Please discard according to local regulations.

When disposing this product, disassemble properly by following the procedure, and remove the internal rechargeable battery.

• Disassemble after the battery runs out.
• When disposing of the battery, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

1. Hold the top of the left earphone (L), and put a straight-slot screwdriver (commercially available) under the upper cover
   

• Make sure to keep fingers away from the tip of the screwdriver.
• Select a screwdriver to be large enough for a space under the upper cover.

2. Use the screwdriver for leverage, and push the upper cover upward
   

• Be careful not to touch the battery with the screwdriver.

3. Hold the battery , and remove it
   
4. Pull off the battery and separate it from the left earphone by cutting off the wires, one by one, with scissors
   

• Insulate the wire parts of the removed battery with cellophane tape.
• Do not damage or dismantle the battery.

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.

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Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.com

Documents / Resources

References

• Official Consumer Product Support - Panasonic North America
• Welcome | Panasonic
• Electronics, Beauty & Appliances | Panasonic UK & Ireland

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