R1 DAB - Radio Ruark Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	DAB/DAB+/FM radio alarm clock with RDS
Dimensions (W x H x D)	175 x 130 x 135 mm
Weight	1.5 kg
Power supply	Mains adapter: input 90-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A; output 14 V DC, 1.5 A
Speaker	3.5" (8.9 cm) in a bass reflex enclosure
Rated power	9 W
Antenna	Telescopic, removable, with F-type connector
Presets	5 DAB stations + 5 FM stations
Alarm	Dual alarm with source selection (DAB, FM, buzzer) and snooze
Sleep timer	Sleep: adjustable from 15 to 90 minutes
Equalizer	Presets Normal, My EQ (customizable: bass, treble, intensity)
Display	Backlit LCD screen with high contrast, auto brightness, large time display
Connections	3.5 mm headphone jack, 3.5 mm auxiliary line input, 3.5 mm line output
Additional functions	DRC (Dynamic Range Control), automatic time update via DAB/FM, factory reset
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened; avoid sprays and chemicals
Safety	Do not expose to water, flames, excessive heat; ensure ventilation of at least 10 cm around the device
Spare parts and repairability	Removable F-type antenna; for any other parts or software updates, contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer
General information	Brand: Ruark Audio; Model: R1 DAB; Warranty: 2 years; Made in the United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions - R1 DAB Ruark Audio

How to set the alarm on the Ruark Audio R1 DAB?

Press ALARM to select Alarm 1 or Alarm 2, then confirm with OK. Use the ▼▲ arrows to enable/disable, set the time, duration, source (DAB, FM or buzzer) and repeat mode (daily, once, weekend, weekdays). Confirm each step with OK.

How to store a station as a preset?

Tune to the desired station, then press and hold a numeric key (1 to 5) for about 2 seconds until confirmation. You can store 5 DAB and 5 FM stations.

How to switch between DAB, FM and AUX sources?

Press the SOURCE button to cycle through the modes. The selected source is automatically loaded.

How to use the Sleep function (programmed shutdown)?

Press SLEEP to choose a duration of 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. Confirm with OK. The clock icon indicates the function is active.

How to adjust the equalizer?

Access the system menu by holding INFO/MENU, select System > Equalizer. Choose Normal or My EQ (customizable via My EQ setup to adjust bass, treble and sound intensity).

How to update the time automatically?

In the system menu, go to System > Time > Auto update. Select All, DAB, FM or Off. The time then synchronizes via DAB or FM signals.

How to reset the R1 to factory settings?

Press and hold INFO/MENU, choose System > Factory reset. Confirm with Yes. All your settings will be erased.

How to connect an external device (MP3 player)?

Connect your device to the AUX IN line input (3.5 mm jack) on the back. Select the AUX source with the SOURCE button.

How to use headphones?

Connect headphones (3.5 mm jack) to the PHONES jack on the back. The internal speaker is then muted.

What to do if the radio does not receive any DAB stations?

Make sure the telescopic antenna is fully extended and securely attached. Perform a Full scan from the menu by holding INFO/MENU and selecting Full scan. If the problem persists, try moving the device or resetting it.

USER MANUAL R1 DAB Ruark Audio

User guide

EN

Important: Please read this manual carefully before operating your R1 and retain for future reference.

1 Connect aerial Ensure retaining nut is secure and aerial is fully extended.

2 Connect power Connect power adapter to back of unit and then plug into mains socket.

Basic controls

Sleep

Set the sleep timer to automatically switch the R1 to standby.

Press SLEEP to choose between 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes or off. Press OK to confirm.

If sleep timer is active, pressing SLEEP displays the remaining time. Clock icon shows that the sleep timer is active.

Alarm

See page 6 for detailed information on how to use the alarm.

Station presets

You can store 5 DAB and 5 FM preset stations.

To select a preset station press a numbered button.

To store the currently playing station press and hold a numbered button.

"Press and hold" means you need to keep the button pressed for at least 2 seconds.

Changing source

Press SOURCE to cycle through DAB, FM and AUX; the selected source is automatically loaded.

Info

Press INFO/MENU to cycle through station information e.g. text, date and time, content type, etc.

Standby – press to switch on/off.

Volume – rotate left or right.

Snooze – press when the alarm sounds to snooze for 5 minutes.

Cancel alarm – press and hold when the alarm sounds.

Changing stations

DAB: press ▼▲ to scroll through station list. Press OK to select station.

FM scan: press and hold ▼▲ to scan for next available station.

FM manual tune: press ▼▲ to change frequency.

Getting to know your R1

1. Radio presets

Store 5 DAB and 5 FM stations

1. Standby / volume

Press for standby, turn for volume

1. SLEEP

Set auto-off sleep timer

1. ALARM

Change alarm settings

1. ▼ - Down button

2. OK - Confirm selection

3. ▲ - Up button

4. INFO/MENU

Change programme information

or enter settings menu

1. SOURCE

Press to select DAB, FM or AUX

1. Programme information

Station type / info, etc

1. Station name

2. Alarm active

3. Sleep timer active

4. Snooze active

5. Large format clock display

6. Chosen source

7. Radio signal strength

1. Aerial

Removable telescopic with F-Type connector

1. Program port

For factory and dealer use only

1. 14VDC 1.5A

Adapter connector

1. 3.5mm headphone socket

2. Line out - 3.5mm jack

Connect to amplifier or recording device

1. Line in - 3.5mm jack

Connect an external source e.g. MP3 player

1. Ambient light sensor

Automatically adjusts screen brightness to suit ambient conditions.

IMPORTANT: To ensure correct function do not cover the sensor.

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Specifications

R1 Tabletop Radio

• DAB / DAB+ / FM with RDS
• 3.5mm headphone output
• Aux line input - 3.5mm stereo jack
• Line output - 3.5mm stereo jack
- 3.5" loudspeaker in tuned bass reflex cabinet
• 9w nominal power output
- Aerial: Removable telescopic with F-Type connector
- High contrast, backlit LCD with auto dimming
• Large format clock display
- 2 x 16 character area for station names / info etc
- Dimensions: 175x130x135mm (6.9x5.1x5.3ins)
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

Power supply

• Input power 90V to 240VAC 50-60Hz 0.5A
  • Output power 14VDC 1.5A

Alarm

The R1 has two separate alarm settings enabling you to, for example, have one alarm for weekdays and one for weekends.

Setting the alarm

1. Press ALARM to choose between 'Alarm setup 1' or 'Alarm setup 2'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Press ▼▲ to turn alarm ON/OFF. Press OK to confirm.
3. Press ▼▲ to set hour. Press OK to confirm. Press ▼▲ to set minutes. Press OK to confirm.
4. Press ▼▲ to set alarm duration to 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. Press OK to confirm.
5. Press ▼▲ to cycle through 'DAB', 'FM' or 'Buzzer'. Press OK to confirm.

1. Press OK to wake to last listened station or ▼▲ and then OK to choose a preset station. Note: This does not apply if 'Buzzer' is selected.
2. Press ▼▲ to set repeat pattern to 'Daily', 'Once', 'Weekends' or 'Weekdays'. Press OK to confirm.
3. Press ▼▲ to set alarm volume. Press OK to confirm and save the chosen alarm. Bell icons show which alarms are active.

Snooze

When the alarm sounds, tap the volume knob to snooze an alarm for 5 minutes. Press again to add another 5 minutes.

Cancel alarm

When the alarm sounds, press and hold the volume knob.

Advanced DAB settings

These settings are only available when source is set to DAB.

Did you know you can press INFO/MENU at any time to return to previous step?

Full scan

Updates the list of available DAB stations.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU until 'Full scan' appears. Press OK to confirm.
2. The R1 will commence a scan of all available DAB stations.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Some Talk and Classical music stations transmit a DRC signal which can make quiet passages easier to hear in noisy environments. If DRC is not transmitted, this function will have no effect.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU. Press ▼▲ to select 'DRC'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle through 'DRC high', 'DRC low' and 'DRC off'. Press OK to confirm.

Manual tune

Manually change the frequency.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU. Press ▼▲ to select 'Manual tune'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to change the frequency. Press OK to confirm.

Prune

Removes unused or unavailable stations from list.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU. Press ▼▲ to select 'Prune'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to select 'Yes' or 'No'. Press OK to confirm.

Advanced FM settings

These settings are only available when source is set to FM.

Scan setting

Change how the FM scan finds stations.

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU until 'Scan setting' appears. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle between 'Strong stations only' and 'All stations'. Press OK to confirm.

Audio setting

Change between stereo or mono settings. (Forced mono will help to reduce background noise on weak FM stations).

1. Press and hold INFO/MENU. Press ▼▲ to select 'Audio setting'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle between 'Stereo allowed' and 'Forced mono'. Press OK to confirm.

System settings

To change system settings press and hold INFO/MENU. Use ▼▲ to select 'System' and press OK to confirm.

Did you know that when in a menu, the current setting is highlighted by *?

Equaliser

Selects or customises the tone settings.

1. 'Equaliser' is the first option that comes up in the system settings menu. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle through 'Normal', 'My EQ' and 'My EQ setup'. Press OK to confirm.

Customise 'My EQ'

1. In 'Equaliser' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'My EQ setup'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle through 'Bass', 'Treble' and 'Loudness' settings. Press OK to confirm.
3. Use ▼▲ to change value. Press OK to confirm.

Sleep

This function is also directly available through the sleep button as shown on page 3.

1. In 'System' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Sleep'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 minute sleep timer. Press OK to confirm.

Alarm

See page 6 for detailed information on how to set the alarm.

System settings

To change system settings press and hold INFO/MENU. Use ▼▲ to select 'System' and press OK to confirm.

Time

Adjust how the time and date are displayed.

In 'System' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Time'. Press OK to confirm.

Set 12/24 hour

1. In 'Time' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Set 12/24 hour'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to select 'Set 12 hour' or 'Set 24 hour' clock format. Press OK to confirm.

Auto update time

Adjust how time and date is automatically updated.

1. In 'Time' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Auto update'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to select 'All', 'DAB', 'FM' or 'Off'. Press OK to confirm.

Set time/date

PLEASE NOTE: Manual time & date settings are overwritten if 'Auto update' is on with DAB and RDS signals.

1. In 'Time' menu, use ▼▲ to cycle to 'Set Time/Date'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ and OK to set hour then minutes. Press OK to confirm.
3. Use ▼▲ and OK to set day, month then year. Press OK to confirm.

Set date format

Adjust the on screen date format.

1. In 'Time' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Set date format'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to choose 'DD-MM-YYYY' or 'MM-DD-YYYY'. Press OK to confirm.

System settings

To change system settings press and hold INFO/MENU. Use ▼▲ to select 'System' and press OK to confirm.

Did you know you can press INFO/MENU at any time to return to previous step?

Backlight

The backlight automatically adjusts to suit ambient light but you can also set it to 'time-out' and switch off. We recommend this setting is activated when R1 is used with its optional battery pack (BackPack) to give best battery life.

1. In 'System' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Backlight'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to cycle through options. Press OK to confirm.

Factory reset

Reset to default factory settings.

1. In 'System' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Factory reset'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to select 'Yes' or 'No'. Press OK to confirm.

Software upgrade

This facility is for factory and dealer use only. Its primary function is to allow customisation for applications such as Hotel use etc.

1. In 'System' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Software upgrade'. Press OK to confirm.
2. Use ▼▲ to select 'Yes' or 'No'. Press OK to confirm.

Software version

Use this function to view the Model Software version. In 'System' menu, use ▼▲ to select 'Software version'. Press OK to confirm.

Guarantee information

We guarantee this product to be free from defects for a period of two years from date of purchase, providing due care and attention has been paid. Product failure through accidental damage (however caused), excessive wear and tear, negligence or unauthorised modification will void your guarantee.

Should you experience a problem please contact us either by sending an email to [e-mail] or calling us directly on 01702 601410 where we will advise the course of action. If your product needs to be returned it should be packaged in its original packing along with proof of purchase. If it is not possible to return the product by hand, then it should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable parcel carrier. If the original packing is not available, replacement packing can be purchased from us.

Guarantee for overseas sales

The distributor in the country of purchase guarantees products purchased outside the UK. For details, please contact your local Ruark distributor or outlet.

THIS GUARANTEE IN NO WAY VARIES OR REMOVES THE PURCHASER'S STATUTORY RIGHTS. E&OE

Cautions

• Listening through headphones or earphones at high volume can cause hearing loss.
• The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects containing liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.
• Ensure that the power adapter, mains plug or mains connector into the unit is readily accessible in case disconnection from the mains is required.
• The normal function of this product may be affected by strong Electromagnetic Interference. If you experience problems, simply reset the product to resume normal operation. If, after resetting, the product still fails to operate correctly, try using it in a different location.
• Keep the unit away from naked flames such as lighted candles and heat sources such as radiators.
• The unit should be positioned at least 10cm away from adjacent objects to ensure adequate ventilation.

General care

• Clean with a soft, lint-free duster or slightly dampened cloth. Do not use wax sprays or other substances as these may damage the surface finish or impair performance.
• Do not expose your unit to direct sunlight, high humidity, dust, excessive vibration or extreme temperatures, all of which can affect the finish, performance and reliability of the unit.
• The recommended operating temperature range is 5^ to 40^ .
• Natural wood finish cabinets will vary and lighten or darken with age, particularly when exposed to sunlight.

ruarkaudio

20130329.1

59 Tailors Court - Temple Farm Industrial Estate - Southend on Sea - Essex - SS2 5TH - UK [phone] [e-mail] www.ruarkaudio.com

User guide

EN

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Réglages DAB avancés

Réglages FM avancés

Audio setting

(Réglages audio)

Sleep

(Arrêt programmé)

Informations concernant la garantie

User guide EN

Ändern der

Wiedergabequelle

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Technische Daten

R1- Kompaktradio

Audioeinstellung

Systemeinstellungen

Sleep (Timer)

Software-

Aktualisierung

Garantie

User guide

"Mantenere premuto"

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Specifiche techniche

Radio R1

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Manual Tune

Audio setting

Sleep

Software upgrade

User guide

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Especificaciones

Radio de sobremesa R1

DRC

Ajuste de audio

Sleep (Reposo)

User guide EN

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Spesifikasjoner

R1 bordradio

Avanserte DAB-innstillinger

DRC (Dynamisk breddekontroll)

Manuell innstilling

Endre frekvensen manuelt.

Avanserte FM-innstillinger

Audio-innstilling

Skift mellom stereo- eller monoinnstillinger.

Systeminnstillinger

Garantiinformasjon

User guide EN

1. Antenne

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Specifications

R1 Tafelradio

Handmatig afstemmen

Audio-instellingen

Systeeminstellingen

Sluimerstand

Software-upgrade

Garantie-informatie