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Operating Instructions Digital Wireless Stereo Earphones RZ-S500W Model No. RZ-S300W Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. PNQP1517ZA...
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. •...
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: ® 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.
• Using the USB charging cord (supplied) to charge the earphones and the charging cradle....10 • Charging the earphones with the charging cradle ................11 • Battery level notification........................11 Turning the earphones on and off ......................12 Using the app “Panasonic Audio Connect” ....................13 ® Connecting a Bluetooth device........................ 14 ®...
• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “ ±±”. • The product illustrations may differ from the actual product. • Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of RZ-S500W. Marks denoting model names • Functionality differences between models are indicated with the model marks below.
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 ([RZ-S500W] only) and acoustics. Select and fit the special earpieces that suit the sizes of your ears, left and right. How to fit the earphones Check the orientation (up (a), down) and L (left) and R (right) of the earphones.
20, “Operating with the touch [RZ-S500W] Driver rear ports sensors”) 10 Raised dot indicating the L side *1, 3 Earphone LEDs [RZ-S500W] Microphone for noise cancelling Earpieces *1 Examples of earphone LED lighting/blinking patterns ® Both earphone LEDs (L and R) blink Bluetooth...
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Before use Main unit (charging cradle) (Charging cradle hereafter in the instructions) Rear Open the lid. 11 Charging cradle lid 15 Certification information label (bottom of the 12 Terminal section (for the L side earphone) charging cradle) 13 Terminal section (for the R side earphone) •...
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.
Preparation 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 ( 24, “Specifications”) Note • Do not use any other USB charging cords except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction. •...
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. ∫...
• Follow the on-screen instructions to operate. Note • Always use the latest version of the “Panasonic Audio Connect” app. • There may sometimes be changes made to the operating procedures, displays, etc., on the “Panasonic Audio Connect” app. Refer to the support site for details.
1 m from the unit. • Check the device operation using its operation instructions as required. ® • Using the “Panasonic Audio Connect” app (free of charge) makes connecting with Bluetooth simple. ( ® Connecting by pairing (registering) your earphones with a Bluetooth device Take both earphones (L and R) out of the charging cradle.
Preparation ® Connecting a paired Bluetooth device 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.
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. •...
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.
Operation Using the external sound control The external sound control function switches between noise cancelling ([RZ-S500W] only), ambient sound and off. The sound quality is set so that it is optimised for each mode. While wearing the earphones, touch and hold the touch sensor (R) for about 2 seconds.
• The voice function may not work depending on the smartphone, etc., specifications and the app version. After doing Step 1 above, complete the setup below to use Amazon Alexa as your voice assistant. In the “Panasonic Audio Connect” app, select Amazon Alexa as your voice assistant. Touch the “Sign in with Amazon” button.
Operation Operating with the touch sensors ® You can operate the touch sensors on the earphones to change to the Bluetooth pairing mode, or remote ® device. control the Bluetooth ® • 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.
Do the same Steps 1 to 3 above for the L side earphone. Note ® • To re-pair the earphones with a Bluetooth device, delete the registered information (device name: RZ-S500W or ® RZ-S300W) on the device, then pair the earphones with the Bluetooth device again. ( Copyright, etc.
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. ®...
Other General Cannot operate the earphones. • Try turning the power off and on. ( 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.
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.
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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...
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