eton RUKUS Solar Powered Wireless Owner’s Manual

eton RUKUS Solar Powered Wireless

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Rukus Portable Bluetooth Sound System

Features

• Power on/off button
• bluetooth button
• AUX-in button
• bass button
• Volume up button
• Volume down button
• Integrated carrying handle
• Speakers
• DC-in jack
• AUX-in port
• AA battery compartment

FAQ

• Q: How long does the battery last when using the Rukus Portable Bluetooth Sound System?
  • A: Fully charged 6 x AA batteries can playback approximately 10 hours, depending on music level and other factors.

Thank you for purchasing the Etón Rukus, a portable Bluetooth high-quality sound system. The Rukus is powered from 6 AA batteries or the AC adapter (included).
Please read this user manual to get a good understanding of how the Rukus works and how to fully rock out with it!

CONTACT US

NEED HELP? CONTACT US

Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA . 1-800-872-2228 (U.S.); 1-800-637-1648 (Canada); 650-903-3866 (worldwide); M-F, 8:00AM-4:30PM, Pacific Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

WARNING

• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.
• Protect from high humidity and rain.
• Only operate within specified temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any object has fallen into the apparatus.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical solvents as this might damage the finish.
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning storms.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ENVIRONMENT

Disposal

According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC all electrical and electronic products must be collected separately by a local collection system.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste.
Please dispose of all types of batteries per your Government, State or Local rules and/or regulations. If you are unsure, please call the appropriate local authority to find out how to dispose of them safely and help protect the environment.

Rukus Features

FUNCTIONS

1. Power ON/OFF button
2. Bluetooth button
3. AUX-in button
4. Bass button
5. Volume up button
6. Volume down button
7. Speakers
8. Integrated carrying handle
9. DC-injack
10. AUX-in port
11. AA battery compartment

PLUGGING IN THE AC ADAPTER

• Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC jack of the unit and the other end to an electrical outlet.

Battery Power

• The unit may be powered by six (6) AA batteries. Install batteries based on the diagram shown.

Note: If the LE D indicator starts blinking rapidly for 10 seconds, the batteries are low and need to be replaced. When the AC is not connected, the unit will automatically default to battery power.

PLAYING BACK VIA BLUETOOTH

Note: If the LE D indicator blinks after turning on the unit, then the unit is in Bluetooth mode, otherwise, the unit is in AU X mode.

1. Press the ON /OFF button to turn on the unit. The power indicator lights up.
2. Press the button to switch the sound source to Bluetooth mode, if the unit is not already in Bluetooth mode.
3. Hold the button for 3 seconds to place the unit in pairing mode. The LE D indicator starts blinking rapidly.

Note

1. The LED indicator turns solid after the unit is successfully connected.
2. If the LED indicator starts to blink slowly after 3 minutes, the pair was unsuccessful.
3. Open the Bluetooth settings menu on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device or computer. Once it is recognized, “rukus” will appear on the display of the Bluetooth-enabled device. Select “rukus” to pair and connect with your device.
   • Note: On an iPhone or iPad, tap “rukus” to select. If prompted for a password, enter “1234”.
4. Once Bluetooth is connected, select a desired music and press the button on your device. The unit will playback music automatically.

Note: Fully charged 6 x AA batteries can playback ~10 hours, depending on music level and other factors.

PLAYING BACK VIA AUX

You can enjoy the sound from an external device such as a portable digital music player. Be sure to turn off the power of the external device before making any connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device to be connected.

1. Connect any device with headphone or line out jack with a 3.5mm line in cable to AUX IN jack on the bottom of the unit.
2. Press the button to turn on the unit.
3. Press the button to switch the sound source to AU X mode, if the unit is not already in AU X mode.
4. Turn on your external device and press button.
5. The unit will start playback the music from the external device automatically.

ADJUSTING THE VOL UME LEVEL

• Press the + and – buttons to adjust the volume levels.

Note: During volume adjustments, if the LE D indicator starts to blink, minimum or maximum volume level has been reached.

BASS BOOST

• Press the button to turn on bass boost.
• Press the button again to turn off.

AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVING

• If unit is idle for 10 minutes (no sound output or operation), the unit will turn off automatically.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your product should be completed as soon as possible after purchase or receipt. You may use one of the following options to register your product:

1. By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.
2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.
3. Mail your registration card or information to the following address; Include your name, full mailing address, phone number, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor name and product serial number (typically located in or near the battery compartment):
   • Etón Corporation
   • 1015 Corporation Way
   • Palo Alto, CA 94303

LIMITED WARRANTY

• Retain the warranty information from your warranty card with your proof of purchase or the Limited Warranty information can also be viewed at www.etoncorp.com.

SERVICE FO R YO UR PRODUCT

To obtain service for your product, we recommend first contacting an Etón service representative at 800-872-2228 US , 800-637-1648 Canada or 650-903-3866 for problem determination and trouble-shooting. If further service is required, the technical staff will instruct how to proceed based on whether the radio is still under warranty or needs non-warranty service.

WARRANTY

• If your product is still in warranty and the Etón service representative determines that warranty service is needed, a return authorization will be issued and instructions for shipment to an authorized warranty repair facility.
• Do not ship your radio back without obtaining the return authorization number.

NON-WARRANTY

• If your product is no longer under warranty and requires service our technical staff will refer you to the nearest repair facility that will be able to best handle the repair.
• For service outside of North America, please refer to the distributor information included at time of purchase/receipt.

Contacts

Etón Corporation

• Corporate Headquarters
• 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, California 94303 USA
• tel +1 650-903-3866
• tel +1 800-872-2228
• fax +1 650-903-3867

Etón Canada

• 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801 Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7 Canada
• tel +1 416-214-6885

Designed by Etón Corporation and assembled in China. © Copyright 2012 Etón Corporation. All rights reserved.

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