Eton Rukus XL User manual

RUKUS XL USER MANUAL
The super-loud, solar-
powered, music-blasting
wireless sound system
USER MANUAL

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EN English
Thank you for purchasing the Etón Rukus XL, a Bluetooth® wireless speaker with beautiful
sound quality. The Rukus XL is powered from the rechargeable Li-ion battery charged by
the solar panel or the AC adapter (included). Please read this user manual to get a good
understanding of how the Rukus XL works and how to fully enjoy it.

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RUKUS XL USER MANUAL
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Rukus XL Adapter

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Rukus XL FUNCTIONS
Volume up
Volume down
Power / Pairing
Bass boost
Auxiliary
Press to toggle between
Bluetooth® and audio
(AUX) input
Protective cover
USB port
Solar panel
Play / Pause
Battery indicator
Forward / Next
Press and hold for high
speed scrubbing
Rewind / Previous
Press and hold for high
speed scrubbing
Handle

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AUDIO IN CHARGE DC 11V
Charge On/Off
Charge standby switch. Turn ‘Off’ when unit not in use to conserve the battery life of
the device.
Audio input
Power saving mode
DC in

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LET’S GET STARTED
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Press the ON/OFF button Icons will sequentially flash Press and hold to view battery life
(2 blinks
every 2 secs)
DC: power adaptor
Battery: using internal battery
Battery full

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ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
POWER
REGULAR CHARGING MODES
SOLAR DC BATTERY UNIT DISPLAY
(1 blink every 2 secs)
Pressing and holding the button shows the condition of the
Li-ion battery. The Li-ion battery (SW9) starts charging once the
AC adapter is plugged in or when the solar panel is in direct sunlight.

EN English
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PLUGGING IN THE AC ADAPTER
The Rukus XL comes equipped with an AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter into the right socket
labeled DC located under the rubber plug on the side of the Rukus XL. Plug the other end into an
AC socket. With the AC adapter plugged in, the Rukus XL starts charging its Li-ion battery and is
ready to play.
CONNECTING YOUR BLUETOOTH DEVICE
Press and HOLD the ON/OFF Power button for 3 seconds (until you hear the beep).
CHARGING A SMARTPHONE OR OTHER USB DEVICE THROUGH USB PORT
The smartphone or USB device starts charging once it is inserted into the USB port. When the
Rukus XL’s POWER is OFF it can still charge your device. Please be advised that leaving your
device after it has received a full charge from the Rukus XL, if <charge> is still set ‘ON’, it will
continue to drain the Rukus XL’s internal battery.

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the volume buttons, , to increase or decrease volume levels or control it on your
Bluetooth® device.
BASS BOOST FUNCTION
Press the button to turn on Bass Boost.
AUX (AUXILIARY)
The button switches between Bluetooth¨ device and AUX-input if there is a signal from
the AUX-In port. The Bluetooth signal takes priority if there is a Bluetooth signal and an audio-
in signal at the same time. If the audio-in signal is present, the switching function of the ‘AUX’
button is available. The AUX light turns on when auxiliary input is being used.
PLAY/PAUSE
Pressing the button switches from play to pause for the the Bluetooth device, or control it
directly on your device.

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FWD/REW,
Pressing these buttons, , selects previous track/next track with a short press; hold down
to scrub forward/reverse or control it directly on your Bluetooth device.
REPLACING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
A new rechargeable battery can be purchased by contacting us at www.etoncorp.com or by
calling (US) 1-800-872-2228 or (Worldwide) 650-903-3866.
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. Please go to http://www.etoncorp.com/
productregistration to register your product.
Please go to http://http://www.etoncorp.com/productregistration to register your product.
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.

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SERVICE FOR YOUR 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 [phone]
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.

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EN English
DO YOU NEED HELP?
If you need help, please contact us, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., North American
Pacific Standard Time.
US:
1-800-872-2228
CANADA:
1-800-637-1648
WORLDWIDE:
650-903-3866
FAX:
650-903-3867
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.•

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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.•
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.

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ES Español
Gracias por adquirir el Etón Rukus XL, un altavoz inalámbrico Bluetooth® con una maravillosa
calidad de sonido. El Rukus XL se alimenta de una batería recargable de Li-ion, la cual se carga
por un panel solar o con el adaptador de CA (incluido). Por favor, lea este manual del usuario para
entender bien cómo el XL Rukus funciona y cómo puede disfrutarlo plenamente.

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RUKUS XL MANUAL DE USUARIO
CONTENIDO DEL EMBALAJE
Rukus XL Adaptador

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ES Español
FUNCIONES del Rukus XL
Subir volumen
Bajar volumen
Encendido /
Sincronización
Refuerzo de bajos
Auxiliar
Pulse para alternar entre
Bluetooth® y entrada de
audio (AUX)
Cubierta protectora
Puerto USB
Panel solar
Reproducir / Pausa
Indicador de batería
Avanzar / Siguiente
Mantenga presionado para
barrido de alta velocidad
Retroceder /
Anterior
Mantenga presionado para
barrido de alta velocidad
Manejar

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AUDIO IN CHARGE DC 11V
ACTIVACIÓN/DESACTIVACIÓN DE LA FUNCIÓN DE CARGA
Interruptor de carga en modo de espera; desactívelo (Off) cuando no se esté
utilizando El teléfono inteligente o el dispositivo USB para así prolongar la vida útil del
acumulador del aparato.
Entrada de audio
Modo ahorro de energía
Entrada CC

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GUÍA RÁPIDA DE UTILIZACIÓN
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Pulse el botón
ENCENDIDO / APAGADO
Los iconos parpadearán
secuencialmente
Mantenga pulsado el icono para ver
la vida de la batería
(Parpadea 2 veces
cada 2 segundos)
CC: adaptador de corriente continua
Batería: usando batería interna
Batería llena

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Presionando y manteniendo pulsado el botón se muestra el estado de la
batería Li-ion. La batería de Li-ion (SW9) comienza a cargar una vez que el
adaptador de CA está enchufado o si el panel solar se encuentra en forma
directa bajo la luz solar.

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ES Español
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CONECTANDO EL ADAPTADOR DE CA
El Rukus XL viene equipado con un adaptador de CA. Conecte el adaptador de CA a la toma CC
derecha con la etiqueta ubicada debajo del tapón de goma del lateral del Rukus XL. Conecte el otro
extremo a una toma de CA. Con el adaptador de CA enchufado, el Rukus XL empieza a cargar su
batería Li-ion y está listo para reproducir.
CONEXIÓN DEL DISPOSITIVO BLUETOOTH
Presione y mantenga pulsado el botón de ENCENDIDO / APAGADO por 3 segundos (hasta que
escuche la señal sonora).
CARGA DE UN TELEFONO INTELIGENTE O DE OTRO DISPOSITIVO USB A TRAVES DE UN
PUERTO USB
El teléfono inteligente o el dispositivo USB comienza la carga una vez que se inserta en el puerto
USB. Aún cuando la carga del Rukus XL esté desactivada se podrá cargar el dispositivo. Por favor,
tenga en cuenta que dejar el dispositivo después de que ha recibido una carga completa del Rukus
XL, si <CARGA> todavía está configurado en ‘ENCENDIDO’, seguirá consumiendo la batería interna
del Rukus XL.