Technics EAH-F50B - Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones Manual

Introduction

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x USB charging cord

1 x Detachable cord

1 x Carrying pouch

Part names

1. Audio input terminal
2. Multiple functions button
3. Power/pairing LED
4. [()] button*
5. Charging terminal (DC IN)
6. Microphone
7. Ear pads
8. Raised dot indicating the left side
   *: 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 power/pairing LED (c) lights in red when charging is in progress. When charging is completed, the power/pairing LED will go out.
• It takes approx. 4 hours to charge the battery from empty to full.
• 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.)
• It is not possible to turn the power on or connect to Bluetooth^® devices during charging.
• Make sure the computer is turned on and is not on standby or sleep mode.
• Do not use any other USB charging cords except the supplied one.
• When the battery level starts to run low, the blinking power/pairing LED will turn from blue to red, and as it drops further, you will be notified by one beep every 1 minute.* When the battery runs out, an English guidance message will be heard and the power will turn off.

*If you press [()] twice quickly, an English guidance message will be heard and you can check the battery level.

Turning the power on/off

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

• A beep will sound, and the power/pairing LED (blue) will blink slowly.

To turn the power off

Press and hold [()]for approximately 3 seconds. An English 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 power/pairing LED blinks.

• When pairing a device for the first time:
  approx. 3 seconds
• When pairing a second or subsequent devices:
  approx. 5 seconds
• This unit will start to search for a Bluetooth^® device to connect to, and the power/pairing LED will light alternately in blue and red.

2. Turn on the power of the Bluetooth^® device, and enable the Bluetooth^® function.
3. Select "EAH-F50B" (a) from the Bluetooth^® device's menu.

• If prompted for a passkey, input the passkey "0000 (four zeros)" of this unit.
• When the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks twice every approx. 2 seconds, pairing (registration) is completed. (Connection established)
• If connection to a device is not established within approximately 5 minutes, the unit will be turned off. Perform pairing again.

Connecting a paired Bluetooth^® device

1. Turn on this unit.
2. Perform steps 2 and 3 of "Bluetooth^® pairing". ( above)

• When the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks twice every approx. 2 seconds, pairing (registration) is completed. (Connection established)

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.

• The unit's headphones will output the music or the audio of the video being played back.

Remote controlling

(Available only if your Bluetooth^® device supports "AVRCP" Bluetooth^® profiles) [] (Operation example of the Multiple functions button (a))

Play / Pause:	Press the Multiple functions button.
Increase the volume:	Slide the Multiple functions button towards "+". Sliding and holding towards "+" allows you to continuously raise the volume.
Decrease the volume:	Slide the Multiple functions button towards "–". Sliding and holding towards "–" allows you to continuously lower the volume.
Skip forward:	Press the Multiple functions button twice quickly.
Skip backward:	Press the Multiple functions button three times quickly.
Fast forward:	Press the Multiple functions button twice quickly; hold the second press.
Fast rewind:	Press the Multiple functions button three times quickly; hold the third press.

• The volume can be adjusted in 31 levels (16 levels during calls). When the maximum or minimum volume is reached, a beep will sound.

Making a phone call

[]

1. Press the Multiple functions button (a) on the unit and answer the incoming call.

• (HFP only) To reject the incoming call, press the Multiple functions button twice quickly.

2. Start talking.
3. Press the Multiple functions button 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 the Multiple functions button 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.
  (right, "Activating voice functions")

Activating voice functions

[]
You can use a button on this unit to activate Siri or other voice functions on your smartphone or similar device.

Press and hold the Multiple functions button (a) on this unit until the voice function is activated.

Making a multi-point connection

[]

1. Register the unit to both the first Bluetooth^® device and the second Bluetooth^® device.
2. Connect the first Bluetooth^® device, which will be used for music playback, and the unit.
3. Connect the second Bluetooth^® device, which will be used for calls, and the unit.

• For more details, including more specific setup instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the Bluetooth^® devices.
• Only one Bluetooth^® device can be connected for music playback.
• When not playing back music on a device running an Android^TM OS, etc., disable the "A2DP" setting.

Using the detachable cord (supplied)

While the power is turned off or the battery has no remaining charge, this unit can be used as normal headphones by connecting the detachable cord (supplied). (b)

• If you connect the detachable cord (supplied) when connected via Bluetooth ®, the power will turn off.
• Noise may occur due to dirt on the plug. Clean the plug with a soft dry cloth if this occurs.
• Do not use any other detachable cords except the supplied one.

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 power/pairing LED lights alternately in blue and red.
2. While the power/pairing LED is lighting alternately in blue and red, slide and hold the Multiple functions button towards "+" and at the same time press and hold [()]for at least 5 seconds.

• The default settings will be restored after the power/pairing LED (blue) blinks fast and the unit turns off.
• When pairing a device again, delete the registering information (Device: "EAH-F50B") 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

• Insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar material.
• Do not disassemble.

Batteries

• 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.
• Battery mishandling can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the leaked fluid comes into contact with. If electrolyte leaks from the battery, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

1. Remove the left ear pad.
2. Peel off the 4 screw hole stickers and remove the 4 screws.
3. Remove the part a in step 2.
4. Peel off the tape fixing the battery in place, remove the battery, and cut off the wires one by one with scissors.

Safety precautions

Unit

• Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat.
• Do not listen with this unit at high volume in places where you need to hear sounds from the surrounding environment for safety, such as at railroad crossings, and construction sites.
• Wide band characteristic voltage equal or larger than 75 mV.
• Keep this unit away from something susceptible to the magnetism. Such devices as a clock may not operate correctly.

Allergies

• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the ear pads or any other parts that directly contact your skin.
• Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

Precautions for listening with the Headphones

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Do not use your headphones 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.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

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.

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols indicate separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries. More detailed information is contained in "Operating Instructions (PDF format)".

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

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.

Specifications

General

Power supply	DC 5 V, 0.5 A (Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer))
Operating time*1	Approx. 35 hours (SBC)
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	Approx. 286 g (without cord)

Bluetooth^® section

Frequency band	2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Supported profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Supported codec	SBC, AAC, Qualcomm® aptXTM, Qualcomm® aptXTM HD, LDACTM

Headphone section

Impedance	28 Ω (with cord)
Max input	1000 mW (IEC)

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

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

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.
• 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.
• Check if the Bluetooth^® compatible device supports "A2DP" profile. For details on profiles, see "Listening to music" in "Operating Instructions". Also refer to the operating manual for the Bluetooth^® compatible device.

Low volume.

• Increase the volume of the unit.
• Increase the volume on the Bluetooth^® device.

Sound from the device is cut off./ Too much noise/ 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 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.
• If the unit and the Bluetooth ® device are connected via LDAC, the problem may be solved by changing the sound quality mode on the Bluetooth ® device to give priority to connection. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the Bluetooth ® device.

The device cannot be connected.

• Delete the pairing information for this unit from the Bluetooth^® device, then pair them again.

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.
• 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.

Cannot make a phone call.

• Check if the Bluetooth^® compatible device supports "HSP" or "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.

• 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. (The pairing device information will not be deleted.)
• The power cannot be turned on when the detachable cord (supplied) is connected.

Cannot charge the unit.

• 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 measures 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)

The power/pairing LED does not light during charging. / Charging takes longer.

• Is the USB charging cord connected firmly to the USB terminal of the computer?
• Make sure to charge in a room temperature between 10 oC and 35 oC.

The power does not turn on.

• Is the unit being charged? The power cannot be turned ON during charging.
• The power cannot be turned on when the detachable cord (supplied) is connected.

The audio guidance language has changed.

• The audio guidance language can be switched.

(Slide and hold the Multiple functions button towards "–" and at the same time press and hold[()] for at least 5 seconds.) It is possible to switch the audio guidance between English and French.

The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

LDAC and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries.

Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective developer companies.

Note that the ^TM mark and ^® mark do not appear in this document.

Remove the right ear pad to view authentication information.

1. Certification information (a) is indicated on the speaker plate portion (b), which becomes visible when the right ear pad (R side) is removed.
2. To attach the ear pad, fit the part d of the ear pad into the part c.
3. Do not pull the ear pad with force when attaching or removing.

Expressions used in this document

• The product illustrations may differ from the actual product.