RP-WF6000H - Headphones PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RP-WF6000H PANASONIC

• Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Supplied Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. For the United Kingdom only: Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. “As of October 2006” Dedicated nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery p. 1
• (RP-BP6000) Table of contents Features p. 2
• Precautions p. 3
• Control reference guide p. 3
• Power supply preparations: Headphones p. 4
• Using the rechargeable battery (supplied) p. 4
• Using alkaline dry cell batteries (not included) p. 5
• Adding an extra set of headphones p. 6
• Placement of headphones p. 6
• Listening to audio p. 7
• Maintenance p. 8
• Specifications p. 8
• Troubleshooting guide RQT8814 Sales and Support Information p. 9

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• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee. The RP-WF6000H digital wireless surround headphones that enables an extra set of headphones for RP-WF6000 using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band for digital transmission. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound when you listen with the headphones. ● The headphones use non-compressed digital wireless transmission that provides sound quality equal to a CD and is resistant to external noise. ● The “Personal Surround” technology developed by Panasonic and the large diameter, high quality Ø 50 mm driver unit mean you can enjoy the powerful presence of surround audio from these headphones. ● The headphones have a reception range of up to approximately 30 meters. ● The headphones are charged by simply placing them on the transmitter. ( 3 hours quick charge) ● The headphones can be placed on the transmitter in 2 different ways. (The battery can be charged in both positions). ● The headband has a free adjusting mechanism eliminating the need for headband adjustment. ● The headphones have an AUTO POWER ON/OFF function which automatically turns on the power when the headphones are put on and turns it off when the headphones are removed. ● A single volume control adjusts both the right and left volume of the headphones. ● The headphones are powered by either the supplied nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or “LR6, AA” alkaline dry cell batteries (not included). ● The MUTING function cuts noise if the headphones are used outside their effective range. ● The headphones are comfortable to wear as they use a velvety material that is soft and breathes well. Precautions Batteries ● The rechargeable battery can be recharged about 300 times. If it’s operating time becomes extremely short, you should replace it. ● Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. ● Do not heat the batteries or expose them to flames. ● Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. ● Remove the battery if the unit is not to be used for a long time. ● Carry and store the rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case to prevent contact with metal objects. ● Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. The unit This unit uses the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band. However other wireless equipment may use the same frequency. Be sure to take note of the following to prevent radio wave interference from other equipment. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. n Restriction of use ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions carefully. RP-WF6000H headphones are designed to be used together with the RP-WF6000 digital wireless surround headphones (sold separately). They are used in combination with the transmitter of the RP-WF6000. Carefully read through the operating instructions of the RP-WF6000 digital wireless surround headphones (sold separately). Features For use only in your country. n Range of use The range of use is up to approximately 30 m. The range may be less depending on the structure of the building, the environment and any obstacles between the headphones and the transmitter. Such obstacles as reinforced concrete walls and metal doors are particularly to obstruct the transmitter’s signals. n Interference from other equipment Due to radio interference, malfunctions such as sound distortion may occur if the unit is placed too close to other equipment. We recommend keeping the unit as far away as possible from the following devices. Bluetooth devices, wireless LAN, microwaves, office automation devices, digital cordless telephones and other electronic devices The unit is designed to automatically avoid radio interference from these household devices. However the sound will be broken when radio interference occurs. In this case reset the most appropriate page 8 [Setting the most appropriate frequency ( frequency]). n Using the unit ● Do not drop, hit or otherwise subject the headphones to strong shocks of any kind. This may damage them. ● Do not expose the unit to water or other liquids as it may damage it. Ear pad (left) Charging terminal Left housing BATT (battery) knob ( page 4) Battery compartment lid Press BATT to open the battery compartment lid. Use the supplied rechargeable battery or “LR6, AA” alkaline dry cell batteries (not included). f Free-adjusting band ( page 5) The power turns on automatically and the OPR lamp lights when you put on the free-adjusting band. g OPR (operation) lamp Pull up the free-adjusting band and check that the OPR lamp glows red. You can now use the headphones. h Right housing i Ear pad (right) j ID button, VOL control ID: When using an extra set of headphones page 6). VOL: When adjusting the volume ( page 7) RQT8814 Dear customer

Power supply preparations: Headphones The supplied rechargeable battery must be charged before using this unit. Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery Use the supplied battery or a dedicated replacement battery RP-BP6000 (optional). Commercially available rechargeable batteries

Press the [BATT] knob on the left housing a to open the battery compartment lid b and then take it off. Insert the supplied nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery. Put the headphones on the transmitter (not included) making sure that the charging terminals f are in contact with each other. g Left housing The battery can be charged with the headphones placed vertically or horizontally. ● The OPR/CHARGE lamp h on the transmitter glows red. ● The OPR/CHARGE lamp h goes out when the battery is fully charged. ● When putting the headphones on the transmitter, hold the left and right housings in each hand and put the headphones straight down onto the transmitter. RQT8814 Note

The headphones are recharged if they are put back onto the transmitter after being fully charged. Do not keep recharging the battery if you do not use it between recharges. The battery will be overcharged causing overheating and electrolyte leakage. Approx. 3 hours * Approx. 8 hours *3 *1 At 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output. *2 Time required to fully charge from empty. *3 Operating times may differ depending on the temperature of the surrounding environment and operating conditions. To charge the battery after using the headphones Put the headphones back on the transmitter. The OPR/CHARGE lamp glows red and charging begins. To check the remaining battery power Pull the free-adjusting band i and check if the OPR lamp j on the right housing k is dim or off. This means that the battery has run down and should be charged or replaced. If the sound is distorted, intermittent or there is excessive background noise while using the headphones, the battery should be charged or replaced. Insert the rib c on the battery compartment lid into the hole on the left housing and then close the battery compartment lid. Charging Operating time *1

Check that the left and right sides of the headphones are correctly placed on the left and right sides of the transmitter. Check that the charging terminals on the headphones and transmitter are touching each other. Adjust them if they are not touching. ● When there is dirt on the charging terminals of the headphones or the transmitter, remove it gently with a cotton bud, etc. The service life for the supplied rechargeable battery Push the battery compartment lid until it locks.

Charging time If the OPR/CHARGE lamp does not glow red ● Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting. ● Push down on the - pole spring when inserting Remove the + poles first when removing.

Charging and operating times Placing the headphones vertically The supplied nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery can be recharged approximately 300 times. If the operation time of the battery becomes extremely short after charging, the battery’s service life has reached the end. Be sure to replace it with the dedicated rechargeable battery RP-BP6000 (optional). The power turns off automatically when you remove the headphones. (Auto power on/off function) Do not pull up the free-adjusting band i when not using the headphones. This may cause the auto power on/off function to switch the headphones back on and battery power to run down Using alkaline dry cell batteries (not included) Placing the headphones horizontally Use “LR6, AA” alkaline dry cell batteries. Put the 2 alkaline dry cell batteries into the headphones in the same way as described in [Using the rechargeable battery (supplied)] ( page 4) You cannot charge dry cell batteries even if you put the headphones on the transmitter. Operating time for the dry cell battery Battery type Operating time *1 Panasonic Alkaline batteries Approx. 6 hours *2 *1 At 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output. *2 Operating times may differ depending on the temperature of the surrounding environment and operating conditions. RQT8814

You cannot charge commercially available rechargeable batteries. For your reference ● The transmitter will automatically stop emitting radio waves if headphones are left on the transmitter. Be sure to take the headphones off the transmitter when using other headphones at the same time. ● The headphones can be used even if the battery is not fully charged. ● Charge the battery in an environment with an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 40 °C or it may not be fully charged. ENGLISH Using the rechargeable battery (supplied)

Take the headphones of the transmitter (not included). The transmitter is ready to transmit. Put the added headphones (RP-WF6000H) down onto your head. Before using the headphones, be sure to read [Connections] in the operating instructions of the RPWF6000 digital wireless surround headphones (sold separately) to ensure that the transmitter is connected properly.

Select the signal with [INPUT SELECT].

Take the headphones off the transmitter.

Put the headphones down onto your head. The headphones turn on. ● Be sure to charge the rechargeable battery supplied with the headphones or use alkaline dry cell batteries (not included) before performing the registration.

Press and hold [ID/TUNING] on the transmitter and [ID] on the headphones (extra set) at the same time until the transmitter’s ID/TUNING lamp (green) flashes more than 5 times. Push [ID] inwards. After the ID/TUNING lamp (green) on the transmitter and the OPR lamp j (red) on the headphones flash more than 5 times (while [ID/TUNING] and [ID] are being pressed down), the headphones will have registered the ID. Placement of headphones This unit uses radio waves to transmit the signals so use the headphones within the range of the radio waves. The range of the radio waves RQT8814

Make sure that the headphones are facing so that the right housing (R) goes over the right ear and the left housing (L) over the left ear. Then put the headphones straight down onto your head. Doing this will ensure that the auto power on/off function page 5) works correctly. ● The OPR lamp j on the right housing k glows red and the power automatically turns on.

Start play on the equipment selected in step 2. ● Since this unit is using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, obstacles (such as reinforced concrete walls and metal doors) may cause the sound to be broken. This is a characteristic of radio waves and not a malfunction. ● The sound heard from the headphones will differ depending on where the transmitter is placed and the kind of location in which it is used. We recommend placing the transmitter where the sound is received best. ● The sound may be broken when the unit is used at the same time as other equipment that uses the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band such as wireless equipment or microwaves.

Use [VOL] to adjust the volume. Avoid placing the unit in the following locations - Places with high temperatures such as near heating appliances or places directly exposed to sunlight - Places with a lot of dust - On top of unstable carts or inclined surfaces - Places with excessive vibration - Bathrooms and other moisture-prone places DVD player and so on DIGITAL 1: To hear sound from equipment connected to the transmitter’s DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. DIGITAL 2: To hear sound from equipment connected to the transmitter’s DIGITAL IN 2 terminal. ANALOG: To hear sound from equipment connected to the transmitter’s LINE IN terminal. The radio waves have a maximum range of 30 m from the transmitter (not included). The most appropriate frequency is automatically set when the headphones are taken off the transmitter. When the headphones are used outside the range of the radio waves or the radio waves weaken, the sound is broken. Move nearer to the transmitter or reset the frequency ( page 8 [Setting the most appropriate frequency]). Locations

Turn on the equipment connected to the transmitter (not included). ENGLISH The transmitter, with the RP-WF6000 transmitter/headphones system, has its own ID. When adding a set of the RP-WF6000H headphones, the ID which is set in the transmitter must be registered in the headphones: otherwise, the extra pair of headphones cannot be used. Listening to audio ● The OPR/CHARGE lamp h on the transmitter will light green and radio waves will be emitted. The most appropriate frequency is automatically set. ● The volume is the same as when the headphones were previously used. ● The volume will keep changing while the [VOL] control is pushed to either side. m To increase the volume n To decrease the volume Note ● When watching movies, be careful not to turn up the volume too high during quiet scenes. The movie may suddenly switch to a very noisy scene and you could damage your ears if the volume is raised too high. ● Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. ● Be sure to use the headphones within the range of the radio waves. ● Discontinue use if you experience discomfort. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions. RQT8814 Adding an extra set of headphones

Troubleshooting guide When you are unable to hear any sound from the headphones (MUTING function) If the headphones are used outside the range of the radio waves or the radio waves weaken, reception will decline and the MUTING function will come on. No sound will then be heard from the headphones. If this happens, move nearer to the transmitter and the MUTING function will automatically switch off. If the sound is still broken, reset the headphones to the most appropriate frequency.( below [Setting the most appropriate frequency]) Before requesting service, make the below 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Read [Troubleshooting guide] in the operating instructions of the RP-WF6000 digital wireless surround headphones (sold separately) as well. Take both the headphones and the transmitter when you visit your dealer. Problem No sound. If the sound is broken or noisy when the headphones are in use (Setting the most appropriate frequency) Possible cause and suggested remedy y Put the headphones on again. y Turn up the volume on the headphones ( y The headphones’ OPR lamp is not on ( page 5). ● The supplied rechargeable battery has run down. Recharge them or replace the alkaline dry cell batteries with new ones. If the OPR lamp is still off, take the unit to your dealer. Press [ID/TUNING] on the transmitter once. ● The ID/TUNING lamp on the transmitter glows green, the transmitter changes the frequency and then radio waves start being transmitted. ● The headphones will automatically detect the emitted frequency and noise and sound distortion will stop. Sound is low. y Turn up the volume on the headphones ( When the noise or sound distortion does not stop Repeat the above step until the most appropriate frequency is set. ● This may not solve the problem if the headphones are being affected by a digital cordless telephone or other device. In this case, moving the transmitter and the headphones as far as possible from the digital cordless telephone or other device may stop the noise or sound distortion. Sound is broken (noise may be heard too). There is excessive background noise. y Stay within the range of the transmitter ( y The ID of the transmitter is not registered on the added headphones ( y The added headphones are being charged. ● Remove the added headphones from the transmitter ( To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ● Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit. ● Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. page 5). y The headphones’ OPR lamp dims. Sound is distorted, intermittent or there is excessive background noise during use ( page 5). ● The rechargeable battery has run down. Recharge it or replace the alkaline dry cell batteries with new ones. y Set the most appropriate frequency ( frequency]). Cannot charge. page 8 [Setting the most appropriate y The OPR/CHARGE lamp on the transmitter does not glow red ( ● Check that the headphones are put on the transmitter correctly. page 4). y A dry cell battery is inserted. ● Be sure to insert the supplied nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery. y A nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery other than the supplied one is inserted. ● Insert the supplied nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or a dedicated replacement battery RP-BP6000 (optional). ( page 4) Specifications Mass page 6). y Make sure that there is no other equipment that uses the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band such as wireless equipment or microwaves near the transmitter or headphones page 3). Maintenance Headphones (RP-WF6000H) page 7). y The MUTING function is activated ( page 8). ● Move into the range of the radio waves. The sound may be broken or noisy if the headphones are used outside the range of the radio waves or if the reception becomes poor due to the interference from other wireless equipment using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, a microwave etc. Perform the following steps to manually reset the appropriate frequency for transmitting. Frequency response Power supply ENGLISH Listening to audio 10 Hz to 24,000 Hz Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery (1 pair) or commercially available “LR6, AA” alkaline dry cell batteries (2) (not included) Approx. 380 g (Including supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery) y There is dirt on the charging terminals of the headphones or the transmitter page 5). ● Remove it gently with a cotton bud etc. Note

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