Users Manual
RUKUS XL USER MANUAL
The super-loud, solar-
powered, music-blasting
wireless sound system
USER MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing the Etón Rukus XL, an iPhone® and/or iPod® docking station with
beautiful sound quality. The So ulra 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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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 non-docking
audio sources via audio input
USB port
Protective cover
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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Icons will sequentially flash
starting from solar icon
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Press the ON/OFF button
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Lit up icon indicates
power source
Press and hold to view battery life
Solar: charging in direct sunlight
DC: power adaptor
Battery: using internal battery
Battery full
11 - 40 %
41 - 70%
71 - 100%
0 - 10 % (2 blinks
every 2 secs)
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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.
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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 port. The iPod and iPhone signal takes priority if there is a 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 (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.
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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
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WARNING
• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.
• Protect from high humidity and rain.
• Only operate within specied temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled into 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.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
DISPOSAL
Please dispose of old electrical and electronic equipment according to your local environmental
laws and guidelines.
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Etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
www.etoncorp.com v030113
