Eton Rukus Solar User Manual

Portable Bluetooth Sound System with Solar Panel

OWNER’S MANUAL

RUKUS SOLAR OWNER’S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Etón Rukus Solar, a portable Bluetooth high-quality sound system featuring solar charging. The Rukus Solar 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 Solar works and how to fully rock out with it!

NEED HELP? CONTACT US. ENVIRONMENT

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,

Pacic Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

DISPOSAL

According to the European Direc tive 2002/96/EC all electrical and electronic products must be collec ted separately by a local collec tion system.

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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 specied temperature range • (0 °C to 40 °C). Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any • objec t has fallen into the apparatus. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or •

chemical solvents as this might damage the nish.

Unplug and disconnect external antennas during • lightning storms. Do not remove cover [or back].•

Refer ser vicing to qualied service personnel.•

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 nd out how to dispose of

them safely and help protect the environment.

RUKUS SOLAR FEATURES

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FUNCTIONS

Power O N/OFF bu tton

Bluetooth button

USB por t

Batte ry indic ator icon

USB por t icon

Blueto oth icon

Solar c harging i con

AUX-in ic on

AUX-in bu tton

Bass b utton

Volume u p button

Volume d own butto n

Mono crysta l solar pan el

E Ink dis play

Speake rs

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Integr ated carr ying han dle

DC-in jack

USB jac k

AUX-in po rt

Adjus table mob ile devic e storage

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ELECTRICAL OUTLET

DC JACK

26 - 50 %

51 - 75% 76 - 100%

0 - 25 %

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.

CHARGING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY BY THE AC POWER/SOLAR ENERGY

The unit has a built-in Lithium ion battery for portable power when not using the AC adapter. When the adapter is plugged in or the unit is exposed under the sunshine, the unit will start charging. During charging, the display starts blinking.

To fully charge an empt y battery: AC/DC: 3 hours Solar : 6 hours

BATTERY LIFE (BUILT IN LITHIUM ION BATTERY)

*Charge times may var y depending on solar conditions.

NOTE: To maximize battery life, charge th e unit through

the AC adapter for 12 hours prior to rst use.

indicator on the

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the unit. The power indicator lights up.

2. Press the Bluetooth button to switch the sound source to Bluetooth mode. The

3. Hold the

button for 3 seconds to place the unit in pairing

indicator appears on the display.

mode. T he indicator start s blinking rapidly. Unit will give off two short beeps.

NOTE: The indicator turns solid af ter the unit is successfully

connected. If the indicator starts to blink slowly after 3 minutes, the pair was unsuccessful.

4. Open the Bluetooth set tings menu on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile device or computer. Once it is recognized, “rukus solar” will appear on the display of the Bluetooth-enabled device. Selec t “rukus solar ” to pair and connect with your device.

NOTE: On an iPhone or iPad, tap “rukus solar ” to select.

If prompted for a password, enter “1234”.

5. Once Bluetooth is connected, seclect the music and press

button on your device. The unit will playback music

the automatically.

NOTE: Playback time on built-in battery is ~8 hours, depending

on music level and other factors.

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PLAYING BACK VIA AUXPLAYING BACK VIA BLUETOOTH

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. F or details, refer to the ins truction 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

3. Press the AUX mode, if the unit is not in AUX mode.

4. Turn on your external device and press

5. The unit will play back the music from the external device automatically.

button to turn on the unit.

button to switch the sound source to

button.

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USB PORT FOR MOBILE DEVICE CHARGING (5V, 500MAH)

The USB jack can be used to charge most devices that allow for USB charging (including many mobile phones, smart phones and wireless headsets).

1. Connect one end of the USB cord to your device and the other end to the USB jack of the unit.

2. Press the button to start charging for your device. Press the button again to stop charging.

NOTE: Use the USB power cord that came with your device

to connect to the unit.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL

Press the NOTE: During volume adjustments, if the LED indicator

and buttons to adjust the volume levels.

starts to blink, minimum or maximum volume level has been reached.

BASS BOOST

Press the Press the button again to turn off.

button to turn on bass boost.

SWITCHING E INK DISPLAY BACKGROUND COLORS

Press and hold the white backgrounds on the E Ink display.

for 5 seconds to toggle between black and

AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVING

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

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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 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 batter y compartment):

Etón Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303

LIMITED WARRANTY

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

SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT

To obtain service for your product , we recommend rst 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 tech nical staff will instruct how to proceed based on whether the radio is still under warranty or needs non-warranty ser vice.

WARRANTY

If your produc t 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 produc t 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 Nor th America, please refer to the distributor information included at time of purchase/receipt .

Système audio portable Bluetooth avec panneau solaire

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

RUKUS SOLAR MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

Merci d’avoir acheté le Etón Rukus Solar, un système audio portable Bluetooth de haute qualité présentant un chargement solaire. Le Rukus Solar est alimenté par la batterie rechargeable Li-ion, chargée par le panneau solaire ou l’adaptateur c.a (inclut). Veuillez lire le manuel du propriétaire pour avoir une bonne compréhension du fonctionnement du Rukus Solar pour savoir tirer pleinement de votre musique!

BESOIN D’AIDE? CONTACTEZ-NOUS. ENVIRONNEMENT

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, 8:00-4:30,

Pacic Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

AVERTISSEMENT

Ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. • Ne pas immerger ou exposer à l’eau pendant • une longue période. Protéger d’une grande humidité et de la pluie.• Débrancher immédiatement si un liquide a été renversé sur • l’appareil ou si un objet quelconque est tombé à l’intérieur. Nettoyer seulement avec un chiffon sec. Ne pas utiliser • de détergents ni de solvants chimiques qui pourraient

endommager le ni.

Débrancher et déconnecter l’antenne extérieure • en cas d’orages. Ne pas enlever le couvercle [ou l’arrière].•

S’adresser à du personnel qualié pour la maintenance.•

MISE AU REBUT

Conformément à la Directive Européenne 2002/96/EC tous les produits électriques et électroniques doivent être récupérés séparément par un système local de collecte. Veuillez agir suivant les règles locales et ne pas mettre au rebut vos vieux appareils avec vos déchets ménagers ordinaires.

Veuillez mettre au rebut tout type de piles selon vos lois/ règlements locaux, d’état, ou de gouvernement. Si vous n’êtes pas sûr de vous, veuillez appeler l’autorité locale appropriée pour savoir comment les mettre au rebut en sécurité et aider à protéger l’environnement.

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CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RUKUS SOLAR

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FONCTIONS

Bouto n Marche /Arrêt

Bouto n Bluetoot h

Câble U SB

Icône d ’indic ateur de bat terie

Icône d u câble USB

Icône B luetooth

Icône d e charge so laire

Icône AU X-entrée

Bouto n AUX-entré e

Bouto n de basse

Bouto n volume +

Bouto n volume —

Panneau solaire monocristal

Afch eur E Ink

Haut-parleurs

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Poign ée de tran sport in tégrée

Conne cteur CC ent rée

Conne cteur USB

Câble A UX-entrée

Stockage de dispositif mobile ajustable

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PRISE DE COURANT

CONNECTEUR CC

26 - 50 %

51 - 75% 76 - 100%

0 - 25 %

SE BRANCHER À L’ADAPTATEUR CC

Connectez une extrémité de l’adaptateur CC au connec teur c.a de l’unité et l’autre extrémité à une prise de courant.

CHARGER LA BATTERIE INTÉGRÉE PAR ALIMENTATION AC/ÉNERGIE SOLAIRE

L’unité a une batterie intégrée Lithium ion pour alimentation portable lorsque l’adaptateur CC n’est pas utilisé. Lorsque l’adaptateur est branché ou lorsque l’unité est exposé au soleil, l’unité débutera sa charge. Pendant le chargement, l’indicateur

Pour charger complètement une batterie vide : CC/C.A : 3 heures Solaire : 6 heures

AUTONOMIE DE L A BATTERIE (INTÉGRÉE AU LITHIUM-ION)

* Les durées de chargement peuvent varier tout dépendant des conditions solaires.

NOTE : Pour maximiser la durée de vie de la batterie, chargez

sur l’af cheur commence à clignoter.

l’unité avec le C A durant 12 heures avant la première utilis ation.

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