Panasonic Rp Bts50 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating Instructions
Digital Wireless Stereo Earphones
Model No.RP-BTS50
SQW0575E
EUManufactured by:   Pan
 

 
Kadoma, Osaka
 , Japan
Importer for Europe: 
 

 
Pan
 asonic Marketing Europe Gm
 

 
Pan
 asonic Testin
 

 
Winsbergring 11
 , 22525 Hamburg 
						

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Table of 
contents
Before use
Before use
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully 
before using this product, and save this 
manual for future use.
(Important) About water resistance
 • Specifications for this unit are equivalent of IPX5 of IEC 60529.
 ■About the IPX5 (liquid ingress protection level against water jet)This unit is compatible to operate after water jet from nozzles approxim\
ately 
12.5  L/min of room temperature tap water from every direction approximately 
3
  m from this unit for 3 minutes. Supplied USB charging cord is not water \
resistant.
Water resistance is not guaranteed under all conditions.
 ■Cautions for using around waterConform to following. Improper use may result in a malfunction. • Securely close the USB lid. • Do not open or close the USB lid with wet hands or when water droplets a\
re  on this unit. Doing so may cause malfunction such as terminal rusting wi\
th the 
water droplets.
 • Do not connect and use a USB charging cord. • Do not pour soap water or detergent, or immerse in water

.
 • Remove any hair

, lint, sand, dust, etc., that may be attached to the rubber seal 
on the USB lid before closing.
 • Leaving the device with water droplets in a cold region may result to  malfunction such as the USB lid stuck closed.
 • The sound may become smaller or distorted when water is accumulated in t\
he earphones or microphone of this unit. Wipe this unit with dry soft cloth\
.
 •When water enters inside this unit, stop using this unit, and contact th\
e nearest 
Dealer or Service Centre. Malfunction due to exposure to water by improp\
er 
handling by the customer will not be covered by the warranty

. Supplied USB 
charging cord is not water resistant.
Accessories
 

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(Important) About water resistance..... 2
Part names
 
......................................... 3
Charging
 ............................................. 3
T

urning the power on/off
 
..................... 3
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device ......... 4
How to wear the earphones................ 4
Listening to music
 

............................... 5
Making a phone call............................ 5
Useful functions
 

.................................. 6
Restoring to the factory settings
  .........7
Copyright, etc.
 
.................................... 7
Maintenance
 ....................................... 7
Safety precautions 

.............................. 8
About Bluetooth
® ................................ 9
Specifications 
..................................... 9
Troubleshooting guide
 

...................... 10
To remove the battery when   disposing of this unit
 

..................... 11
Preparation
Operation
Other
Please check and identify the supplied 
accessories.
 …1 USB charging cord …1 Carrying case …1 Earpieces set (L, S)
For the United Kingdom and Ireland 
customers
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Accessories 
						

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The product illustrations may differ from 
the actual product.
Part names
The rechargeable battery (installed in the unit) is not charged initia\
lly. Charge 
the battery before using the unit.
1Connect this unit to a computer 
using the USB charging cord
 • Within approximately 3 seconds after the connection is established, the LED 
on the right earphone will light in red.
 • The LED lights in red when charging is in progress. When charging is 
completed, the LED will go out.
 • Charging will take approximately 1.5

  hours from empty state to fully 
charged. (Quick charging time 
for 70
  minutes operation: Approx. 
15
  minutes)
Right earphone Computer
LED
USB charging cord (supplied)
 ■Note • The Bluetooth® feature cannot be used when this unit is connected to a computer 
using the USB charging cord.
 • Charge in a room temperature between 10 °C and 35 °C. Outside of t\
his range  of temperatures, charging may stop.
 • The power cannot be turned on while charging. • Do not use any other USB charging cords except the supplied one.
Caution: Use only the supplied USB charging cord when connecting to a 
computer.
Charging
Preparation
1Press and hold  for approximately 
3
 
seconds
 • A beep will sound and the LED on the right 
earphone will blink.
Power
LED
To turn the power off • Press and hold  for approximately 3 seconds.  
A beep will sound and the power will be turned off.
 ■Note • When the unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes, the power wil\
l  automatically turn of f. (See “Auto power off” (→   P.   6))
Turning the power on/off
1Right earphone
2USB lid
3Earpiece
4Left earphone
5Cord adjuster
6Clip
7Remote controller
8LED illumination
9LED indicator light* • The number of blinks or colour notifies the status of the unit.   
(* hereafter referred to as “LED”)10Charging terminal (DC IN) • Open the USB lid and connect the USB charging cord 
(supplied) to this terminal when 
charging. (See “Charging”)
11Microphone
12Volume +/Next
13Power/Pairing/Play/Pause/
Call 
14Volume –/Previous
 ■Note • Do not use any other USB charging cords except the 
supplied one.
 • When using the unit, do not cover the right housing with the palm 
of your hand. 

The Bluetooth
® 
connection may be blocked.
Remote controller
Right earphone 
						

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To establish a wireless connection, register the unit with Bluetooth® compatible 
devices.
Preparation on the Bluetooth® device • Turn on the power, and enable the Bluetooth® feature. • Place the device within 1 m from the unit. • Check the device operation in its operation instructions, as required.
Power on for the first time
1Turn on the unit • The unit will start searching  for the Bluetooth® device to 
connect to, and the LED on the 
right earphone will blink in blue 
and red alternately. (Only one 
operation after purchase)
2When the unit (“RP-BTS50”) 
is detected by the Bluetooth® 
device, select it
 • The MAC address (e.g., 
6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) may be 
displayed before the device 
name is displayed.
 • If prompted for a passkey

, input 
“0000 (four zeros)”.
 • If the Bluetooth® profile selection 
screen appears, select the 
“A2DP” profile. If “A2DP” is not 
supported or if you want to just 
use phone calls, select the “HSP” 
or “HFP” profile. (For details 
on profiles, see “Listening to 
music” and “Making a phone call” 
(→
 
P.
 
5))
3Check the connection with 
the Bluetooth® device on the 
unit
 • First the LED on the right 
earphone lights in blue and 
repeats on and of
f. When the 
connection is established, 
blinking pattern will change.
Connection after the second 
time
When the unit is turned on, it will 
search for the previously setup 
Bluetooth
® device and automatically 
start connecting to it. First the LED 
on the right earphone lights in blue 
and repeats on and off. When the 
connection is established, blinking 
pattern will change.

Disable the Bluetooth
® feature on the 
previously connected device. Check 
that the unit is turned off. Press and 
hold 
 for approximately 5 seconds. 
A beep will sound. The unit will start 
searching for other Bluetooth
® device. 
The LED on the right earphone will 
blink in blue and red alternately.
Continue steps  2 and 3.
Connecting a Bluetooth® device
 ■Note • If connection to a device is not 
established within approximately 
5
  minutes, the unit will be turned off.  
Start from step  1 again.
 • 2 or more Bluetooth® devices cannot 
be connected to the unit at the same 
time.
 • Y

ou can pair up to 8 devices with 
this unit. If a 9th device is paired, the 
device with the oldest connection will 
be replaced. To use it, pair it again. Check the sides (L and R), then wear the earphones from behind your neck and 
hook over both ears, and bend the clip to adjust. Move the cord adjuster\
 towards 
the back of your head.
Cord adjuster
Clip
Adjusting the clips for your earsFollow the steps below for the first time to ensure the most comfortable\
 and 
secure fit.
1Expand the clip by bending the clip away from 
the earphone
2Place the earphone on your ear
3Bend the clip around your ear
4Adjust another earphone
How to wear the earphones 
						

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 ■Note • M-size earpieces are attached at the time of purchase. If they are not t\
he right size, replace them with S or L-size earpieces (supplied).
 ■Attention • Do not bend the clip more than necessary . The clip can not be adjusted if it is 
damaged.
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.
 • A

VRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile):   
Allows remote control of the device using the unit.
1Connect the Bluetooth® device and the unit (→ P. 4)
2Select and play the music on the Bluetooth® device • The selected music is output to the earphones of the unit.
Operating time of battery
Battery type Operating time
Rechargeable battery (installed in the unit) Approx. 6 hours
Operating time may be less depending on the operating conditions.
 ■Attention • The unit might leak sound depending on the volume level. • When the volume is increased to near maximum level, music may sound  distorted. Decrease the volume until the distortion is cleared.
Remote controlling
You can control the Bluetooth® device using the unit. • Depending on Bluetooth® devices, some functions below do not work, or work 
differently via operation of the unit.
(Operation example)
Play/Pause/CallPress Play/Pause/Call
Press twice 
quickly Reject the 
incoming call/
Switch the 
calling device
Previous/Next/Volume
+ Press
Increase the 
volume
Press and hold Forward to the 
start of next track
− Press
Decrease the 
volume
Press and hold Return to the 
start of current 
track
Remote controller
Volume +/Next
Volume –/
Previous
Play/Pause/Call
 ■Note • The volume can be adjusted in 
15 levels.   
When the maximum or minimum 
volume is reached, a beep will 
sound.
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-wa\
y 
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 
						

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1Connect the Bluetooth® enabled phone and unit (→ P. 4)
2When answering an incoming call
Press  on the unit and 
answer the call
 • During an incoming call, 
ringtone will sound from the 
earphones and the LED will 
blink.
 • (

HFP only) To reject the 
incoming call, press 
 twice 
quickly until the ringtone stops.
Remote controller
Call
When making an outgoing call
Make an outgoing call on 
the Bluetooth® enabled 
phone
 • Also refer to the operating 
manual for the Bluetooth® 
enabled phone.
(Checking and operation steps on the 
unit are explained below)
 • During an outgoing call, ringtone 
will sound from the earphones 
and the LED will blink.
 • T

o cancel the outgoing call, 
press 
.  
A beep will sound.
3Start talking • The LED will repeatedly blink 2 times during a call. • The volume can be adjusted during a phone call. For setting instructions\
, see  “Remote controlling”. (→
  P.   5)
4Press  to end the phone call • A beep will sound.
 ■Note • There may be instances when hands free setting needs to be done on the Bluetooth® enabled phone. • Depending on the Bluetooth® enabled phone, you may hear incoming and 
outgoing call ringtones of the phone from the unit.
 • (

HFP only) Press 
 twice quickly on the unit. The calling device will be switched 
between the Bluetooth® enabled phone and the unit. • When the illumination lights are turned on, the LED indicator light will\
 be turned  of
f.
Useful functions
LED illumination
The unit is equipped with the blue LED illumination lights on the right \
and left 
earphones. The LED illumination is off by factory default. It is set to off every time 
the unit is turned off.
To turn the lights on, press + and − simultaneously. To turn them off, press and hold 
+ and − simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
 • When the battery level is getting low

, the illumination lights will be turned off.
 • When the illumination lights are turned on, the LED indicator light will\
 be turned of

f.
 • When the LED illumination is turned on, operating time will be shorter

.
Resetting the unit
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. All the previous operations will 
be cancelled. (The pairing device information will not be deleted.)
Auto power off
If the unit is silent for approximately 5 minutes and operations for Blu\
etooth® 
devices are idle during that period, a beep will sound and the power wil\
l be 
automatically turned off.
LED indicator light
When the battery level is low during use of the unit, the blue blinking \
LED on the 
right earphone will change to red. A beep will sound every 1 minute. When the 
battery runs out, the power will turn off. 
						

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Restoring to the factory settings
When you want to delete all pairing device information, etc., you can re\
store the 
unit to the factory settings (original settings upon purchase). Charge\
 the battery 
before restoring the unit.
1  
Press and hold  for approximately 5 seconds • Start searching for Bluetooth® devices to connect.
2
  Press and hold + a
nd − for 5 seconds or more simultaneously while 
searching
 • The LED will blink fast in blue. 

The unit will restore to the factory settings. 
Copyright, etc.
 ●The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation i\
s 
under license. 
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
 ●Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in 
general the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective develo\
per 
companies. 
Note that the ™ mark and ® mark do not appear in this document.
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 mon\
ths to  keep the battery performance.
Other 
						

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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.
 • Do not block the ventilation 

of this unit with items such as cloth for long periods 
of time while charging or while the power is on.
 ■Earpieces • Keep the earpieces out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
 ■Allergies • Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any o\
ther  parts that directly contact your skin.
 • Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.
 ■Precautions for listening with the Earphones • Do not use your earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise again\
st continuous extended play .
 • If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue u\
se. • Do not use while operating a motorised vehicle. It may create a traf

fic hazard 
and is illegal in many areas.
 • Y

ou should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentia\
lly 
hazardous situations.
This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones dur\
ing use. 
If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this uni\
t and the 
mobile telephone.
This unit is intended for use in moderate and tropical climates.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in complia\
nce with 
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 19\
99/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products \
from 
our DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
For Singapore only
Complies with
IDA Standards DB01017
For Thailand only
This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC/NBTC technical
requirement. 
						

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Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is 
compromised during a wireless transmission.
 ■Frequency band usedThis unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
 ■Certification of this unit • This unit conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certificat\
ion based on frequency laws.  Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
 • The actions below are punishable by law in some countries: – 

Taking apart/modifying the unit. 
– 
 
Removing specification indications.
 ■Restrictions of use • Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth® equipped devices is 
not guaranteed.
 • All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fail to\
 connect  or some operations can be dif

ferent.
 • This system supports Bluetooth® security features. But depending on the 
operating environment and/or settings, this security may not be sufficient. 
Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.
 • This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth® device.
 ■Range of useUse this unit at a maximum range of 10 m.
The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or 
interference.
 ■Interference from other devices • This unit may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound\
  jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this unit is located t\
oo close 
to other Bluetooth
® devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. • This unit may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadca\
sting station, etc. is too strong.
 ■Intended usage • This unit is for normal, general use only . • Do not use this system near an equipment or in an environment that is 
sensitive to radio frequency interference (example: airports, hospitals\
, 
laboratories, etc).
About Bluetooth®
 ■General
Power supply DC 5 V, 500 mA
(Internal battery: 3.7 V (Li-polymer 
90
  mAh))
Operating time*
1 (SBC mode) Approx. 6 hours
Charging time*2 (25 ºC) Approx. 1.5 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. 22 g
Water resistant IPX5 equivalent
*
1 It may be shorter depending on the operating conditions.
*2 Time taken to recharge from empty to full.
 ■Bluetooth® section
Bluetooth® system specification Ver. 4.1
Wireless equipment classification Class 2 (2.5 mW)
Frequency band 2.4 GHz band FH-SS
Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Supported codec SBC, AAC,  aptX
®
Operating distanceUp to 10 m
 ■Speaker section
Driver units12 mm
 ■Terminal section
DC INDC 5 V, 500 mA
 ■Microphone section
TypeMono
 ■Accessory section
USB charging cord0.1 m
 ●Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications 
						

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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doub\
t about 
some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated do not solve the \
problem, 
consult your dealer for instructions.
General
The unit does not respond • Connect the unit to a computer using the USB charging cord. The unit will be 
reset. (→   P.   6)
Power supply and charging
Cannot charge 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 comput\
er 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 charg\
ing 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 termin\
al of the  computer? (→   P.   3)
 • Make sure to charge in a room temperature between 10 °C and 35 °C.\
The power does not turn on • Is the unit being charged?  The power cannot be turned on during charging. 
(→   P.   3)
Troubleshooting guideBluetooth® device connection
The device cannot be connected • Delete the pairing information for this unit from the Bluetooth® device, then pair 
them again. (→
 
P.
 
4)
Sound and audio volume
No sound •Make sure that the unit and the Bluetooth® device are connected correctly. (→ P. 4) • 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. (→ P. 4)
Low volume •Increase the volume of the unit. (→   P.   5) • 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 u\
nit 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 of

f any wireless LAN device when not in use.
 • A

 communication problem may arise if the battery is not fully charged. Ch\
arge 
the unit. (→
  P.   3)
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. (→ P. 4) • 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. (→ P. 4) • If the volume of the other person’
s voice is too low, increase the volume of both 
the unit and the Bluetooth
® enabled phone.