Panasonic RP-HC800 Stereo Headphones Owner’s Manual

Panasonic RP-HC800 Stereo Headphones

Product Information

• Product: RP-HC800 Model No.
• Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation of North America
• Address: Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
• Website: http://shop.panasonic.com

Usage Instructions

1. Read the instructions carefully before using the product.
2. Register your product online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only).
3. Keep the manual for future reference.
4. If you need repairs during the warranty period, submit a repair request on the Panasonic website.
5. For warranty coverage, the labor warranty period does not have any charges for labor, and the parts warranty period does not have any charges for parts.
6. The limited warranty excludes non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet).
7. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States.
8. If a problem with the product arises during or after the warranty period, contact your dealer or Service Center. If not satisfied, write to Panasonic Corporation of North America Consumer Affairs Department.
9. Parts and service not covered by the limited warranty are the responsibility of the customer.
10. If repair is needed during the warranty period, provide a sales receipt/proof of purchase indicating the date, amount paid, and place of purchase. Repair without proof of purchase may incur charges.

Note: The warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product or any breach of the warranty. The warranty of merchantability is limited to the period of the limited warranty. The exclusions may vary based on state laws.

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)

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

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

© Panasonic Corporation 2013-2020
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service – Online Repair Request

Online Repair Request
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to:

Panasonic Corporation of North America Consumer Affairs Department 8th Fl. Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102-5490

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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The noise canceling function
Environmental noises in airplanes, trains and buses, and noise caused by air- conditioners are reduced by 1/12, providing a quieter listening environment. This function allows you to enjoy music without raising the volume too high, and is, therefore, kinder to your ears. This unit mainly reduces the annoying low frequency sounds. For this reason, sounds with higher frequency portions, from car horns, telephones and human voices, remain relatively intact.

A Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.(For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 1.
(For Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

• a 1 Carrying case
• b 1 Detachable cord (with remote & mic)
• c 1 Air plug adaptor
• d 1 Battery (R03, AAA)

B Names of the parts

• a Headband
• b Slider
• c Earpad
• d Housing
• e Noise canceling indicator
• f Noise canceling switch [NC OFF ON]
• g Battery cover
• h Plug (to headphone)
• i Input plug (to audio unit) (3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo)
• j Remote & Mic

C Inserting the battery

1. While pressing [▲OPEN] upward, open the battery cover g.
2. Place the battery inside, install the battery cover g by pushing in the right housing.
3. Battery: R03/LR03, AAA
4. Press in toward the – end.
5. Match the poles (+ and -).

When to change the battery
Replace with a new battery when the noise canceling indicator begins blinking or goes out, or when the sound becomes distorted, low, or intermittent. Set the noise canceling switch to OFF to use as normal headphones if the battery is run down or if there is no battery.

D Using the headphones

1. Connect the plug h on the detachable cord (supplied) to the jack on the left housing.

2. Turn down the volume on the audio unit e or in-flight audio system f and insert the input plug i into the headphone jack on the audio unit or air plug adaptor c.
   Connect the air plug adaptor c to in-flight audio system.
   The air plug adaptor may not fit the jacks in some in-flight audio systems.

3. Turn on the noise canceling function. Set the noise canceling switch [NC] to ON.
   Noise canceling indicator lights.

4. Check the sides (L and R), then put the headphones on. Move the sliders up or down to suit the housing position to your ears.
   Before putting the headphones on Rotate both housings by approx. 90°. The housings may be damaged if they are forcibly rotated in the opposite direction.

5. Start play on the audio unit and adjust its volume; or, Adjust the volume on the in-flight audio system.

E How to use the Remote & Mic

Supported functions and operations vary with each models to be connected.
For more information when using VoiceOver, Voice Control, Voice Memos and Siri, check the manuals of your iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

Playing your music

1. Volume up

2. Play/Pause: 1 click

3. Next track: 2 click

4. Previous track: 3 click

5. Volume down
   Answer or end a call

6. Answer/End: 1 click g Microphone

When putting the headphones in the carrying case F

1. Disconnect the detachable cord from the jack.
2. The headband is stored by moving the slider.
3. Rotate both housings by approx. 90°.
4. Put both the headphones and the supplied accessories in the carrying case.

Made for

iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation), iPad, iPod touch (2nd through 5th generation), iPod nano (4th through 7th generation), iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic (120 GB,160 GB only)

“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone”, and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

FOR CANADA

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

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Accessories One (1) year

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

In order to be eligible to receive warranty service hereunder, a purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase, showing AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE is required

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For product information and operation assistance, please visit our Support page:
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer.

Cautions for listening with the Headphones

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears.
• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

Caution

• When using this unit in an airplane, heed the instructions given by the airline company. Some airlines may forbid your using the unit. For further details, contact the airline you will be flying with.
• Keep the battery and air plug adaptor out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.
• Do not recharge an ordinary dry cell battery.
• Remove the battery if the unit is not to be used for a long time.
• 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.
• Mishandling of battery may cause electrolyte leakage which may damage items when the leaked fluid comes into contact.
• Keep this unit away from something susceptible to the magnetism. Such devices as a clock may not operate correctly.

Product service

Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States)” on page

1. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc., or visit the website
   (www.panasonic.ca/english/support), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Specifications

• Driver units: Ф 40 mm (1 – 9/16 in.) (Neodymium)
• Impedance: 19 Ω (500 Hz, NC ON), 17 Ω (500 Hz, NC OFF)
• Sensitivity: 94 dB/mW (NC ON), 92 dB/mW (NC OFF)
• Power handling capacity: 50 mW (IEC)
• Frequency response: 10 Hz to 25,000 Hz
• Level of noise canceling: 22 dB (Approx. 100 Hz)
• Power requirement: DC 1.5 V (R03/LR03, AAA)
• Battery life: Approx. 16 hours (R03) Approx. 40 hours (LR03)
• Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.)
• Plug: Ф 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo mini plug (L type, 24K gold plated)
• Mass (Weight): Approx. 247 g (8.7 oz.) (without battery and cord)
• Operating temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Operating humidity range: 35% RH to 80% RH (no condensation)

Note
The actual life of the battery depends on operating conditions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

If you see this symbol

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 authori-ties or dealer and ask for the cor-rect method of disposal.

The serial number of this product can be found on the label in the right housing near the battery compartment.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER RP-HC800
SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER

References

• Shop Panasonic USA
• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow

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