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USER MANUAL R5 Ruark Audio

R5 High Fidelity Music System User guideEN-2 Thank you for choosing our R5 High Fidelity Music System. Please take the time to read this user guide as it will help you get the best from your R5. With due care, we’re condent your R5 will give you many years of listening pleasure and if you should need any help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. As a British, family-run company, we pride ourselves on our customer service and will always do our utmost to help. Once again, thank you for choosing Ruark Audio. Alan O’Rourke Founder and managing directorEN-3

Contents What’s in the box 4 Controls 5 Overview 6 Getting started 8 Common functions 10 System settings 13 FM radio 15 DAB radio 16 Internet radio 17 CD player 19 Bluetooth 20 Music player 22 DLNA media streaming 24 Music streaming services 25 Line in and optical 26 Phono 26 Input level adjustment 26 Multi-room 27 App control 28 Alarms, snooze and sleep 28 Specications 29 Safety and regulatory information 30 Troubleshooting 31 Guarantee 32 General care 32 Copyright and trademarks 32EN-4 Ensure that all parts listed below are in the box. If any part is missing, do not use the R5 and contact us directly if purchased in the UK, or your Ruark Audio dealer if purchased outside the UK.

3. Remote battery (CR2032)*

If possible, please retain the carton and all packaging materials. What’s in the box

*The battery may already be tted to the remote.EN-5

Controls The controls on the R5 and on the remote are exactly the same.

Rotate to adjust volume from a Now Playing screen Rotate to browse menus, tracks or station lists* Press to SELECT

– press to skip to next station or track, press and hold to fast forward

– press to skip to previous station or track, press and hold to rewind

15. PRESET – press to recall a saved station or playlist, press

and hold for two seconds to save a station or playlist

– press to play/pause a track or mute audio inputs and radio

On the R5 it indicates your music system is on and ashes when Bluetooth is ready to pair or when using the remote. On the remote it ashes when pressing a key or using the control knob and when the battery is low, the light will change from blue to amber.

*You can also press or to browse menus, tracks, sources or station lists How long you press a key is important Press = tap or press and immediately release Press and hold = press and release after two secondsEN-6

Getting started 1 Activate remote Gently pull off the magnetic steel base and with the remote face down, slide the battery (type CR2032) into the slot, ensuring the at side marked with + faces up. Replace the steel base. Depending on model, you may also need to remove the screw securing the plastic battery cover and then sliding the cover out. 2 Connect the aerial Fit the telescopic aerial to the DAB/FM antenna socket on the back of your R5 and gently tighten it using the supplied spanner. 3 Connect to AC mains Plug the mains power cord into the mains power socket on the back of your music system and then plug it into an AC mains outlet. 4 Switch on Switch the mains power switch on the back of your music system to the ON position. Your R5 is now in standby. To turn your R5 on, press STANDBY on the controls on the cabinet and the R5 logo will appear on the screen. Please note that the remote may not work until it is paired with the main system (see step 6).EN-9

5 Select language Rotate the CONTROL KNOB until your preferred choice is highlighted, then press SELECT. 6 Pair your remote When you are prompted to pair your remote control, hold it very close to the display and then press and hold SELECT on the remote until Remote paired is displayed. Press SELECT to continue. You won’t normally need to pair it again but if you if do, simply hold it very close to the screen and press and hold any key until you see the conrmation message. You can do this in any mode. 7 Setup wizard When you turn on your R5 for the rst time, setup wizard will help you congure the clock and connect to your network. Setup wizard Start now? YES NO To start the setup wizard, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to highlight YES and then press the knob to SELECT. If you choose NO, your R5 will start without conguring time/date and network settings. 8 Select a source When your setup is complete, your R5 will display a menu with a list of the available sources. Use the CONTROL KNOB to choose a source and press SELECT. 9 Enjoy your music!EN-10 Common functions Switch on and to standby Press STANDBY to turn your music system on. Press again to switch to standby. Now Playing screens Unless you’re adjusting a setting, the screen will look similar to the example below with the clock above and station/track/ album/artist information below. The on-screen icons below are shown when their respective functions are active. Alarm Sleep timer Shufe Repeat Menu screens The menus enable you to set the various options such as adjusting the bass and treble. To change a setting, press MENU to display the list of available options, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to highlight the one you wish to change, then press the knob to conrm your selection. System Audio Network Date and time Brightness Language Browsing menus, track and station lists To change settings – press MENU To scroll through options – rotate CONTROL KNOB To select option – press CONTROL KNOB To exit menu – press MENU or wait for a few seconds To return to the previous menu/list – press BACK How long you press a key is important Press = tap or press and immediately release Press and hold = press and release after two secondsEN-11

Adjust volume Rotate the CONTROL KNOB from any Now Playing screen. Speaker volume and headphone volume are adjusted separately, so when headphones are plugged in the volume is shown as Volume (HP). NOTE: rotating the CONTROL KNOB when a menu or track/ station list is displayed will scroll through the menu and not change the volume. Change audio source Press SOURCE to view the current source, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to cycle through the list of sources, then press the knob to select one currently displayed. (You can also press SOURCE repeatedly to cycle through the list of sources instead of rotating the knob.) Internet radio Multi-room This device is fully compatible with Ruark Audio multi-room and enables you to stream music seamlessly from one room to another. See ‘Multi-room’ section for more details. Pause track or mute audio Press and then press again to resume listening. Play next/previous track Press to skip to the next track in the folder or album, press to skip to the start of the current track, press again to skip to the previous track. Fast forward or rewind track Press and hold or (may not work with Bluetooth). Change FM radio station Press or to seek the next or previous station. See ‘FM’ section for more details. Change DAB radio station Press or to tune to the next or previous station. You can also view the multiline station list by selecting MENU > Station list. See ‘DAB’ section for more details. Change station or track information Change the station/track information displayed by selecting one of the options from MENU > Info. To return to the previous menu level or station list, press BACKEN-12 Save radio station preset Press and hold PRESET until ‘Save preset’ is shown then rotate the CONTROL KNOB to choose the preset number and press the knob to save the current station. Presets are either marked with the station name, frequency or as ‘[Not set]’. Save preset

If you save a station over an existing preset, the new station will replace it. Recall radio station preset Press PRESET, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to scroll through the preset station list, then press the knob to select a station. Recall preset

Connect a Bluetooth device When you change the source to Bluetooth, your R5 will attempt to automatically connect to the last connected device. If you have not yet paired your device or the previous device is not available, your R5 will enter into pairing mode. See ‘Bluetooth’ section for more details. Headphones Connect your headphones to the 3.5mm stereo jack socket on the front of your R5. Headphone volume is adjusted independently from speaker volume, so when headphones are plugged in the volume is shown as Volume (HP). USB charging The USB socket on your R5 is rated at 5W (5V 1.0A) and will power most smart devices and USB powered accessories. Please note that: MENU > System > Audio means press MENU, select System and nally select AudioEN-13

System settings Bass, treble and sub MENU > System > Audio > Bass, Treble or Sub level Adjust the bass and treble levels using the CONTROL KNOB then press it to save the setting. Loudness Loudness automatically boosts the treble and bass frequencies at lower volumes. MENU > System > Audio > Loudness 3D sound 3D widens the stereo sound stage and creates a more immersive and involving sound. MENU > System > Audio > 3D Date and time MENU > System > Date and time The time and date are automatically synchronised with national time signals broadcast over DAB, network and FM (FM time synchronisation may not always be available). You can also set the time manually by turning auto update off and change the time and date format. Display brightness MENU > System > Brightness Independently adjust the brightness of the display when your R5 is on and in standby. When the brightness is set to 0 the display will automatically switch off after a few seconds. The display will then briey illuminate whenever any key is pressed. You can also adjust the standby brightness when your R5 is in standby by pressing or . Language MENU > System > Language Change the menu language. Software update MENU > System > Software update Your R5 is set to automatically check for software updates. If one is available, you will be asked whether you want to download and install it. CAUTION: Disconnecting the power during a software update could permanently damage your R5. Factory reset MENU > System > Factory reset Resets all settings and clears presets. Currently saved settings are marked with an asterisk ( )EN-14 Setup wizard MENU > System > Setup wizard Runs the setup wizard to guide you through setting up the clock and network. Inactive standby Your R5 is set to automatically switch itself to standby if there is no audio for more than 20 minutes. To change this select MENU > System > Inactive standby. Network wizard For a guided process to help you connect to a wired or Wi-Fi network, select MENU > System > Network > Network wizard. Network profiles Your R5 will automatically attempt to connect to any network it has previously connected to. To see the list of saved networks, select MENU > System > Network > Network profile. To delete an unwanted network, highlight it, press the CONTROL KNOB and select YES. Keep network connected MENU > System > Network > Keep connected Choose whether your R5 always remains connected to your network, even in standby (default). We recommend you set it to keep connected as it will ensure your R5 is always accessible using Spotify or DLNA music streaming. We also recommend this if you have set your clock to update from Network. System information Shows details of your R5 including the software version, unique radio ID code and friendly name. Advanced network settings There are other advanced network settings for experienced users for manual conguration or diagnosing and xing network problems. Friendly name The friendly name is how your R5 shows up on networks, Spotify and Bluetooth. You can change this to something more descriptive like “Ozzie’s R5” or “Living room R5”. You can view your R5’s status and change its friendly name by viewing its web page in a browser. In Windows, your R5 will typically show up as a Media Device, double clicking on the icon will open the conguration page in your browser. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/support.EN-15

FM radio When listening to FM, your R5 displays the station name and other RDS/RBDS* programme information when available. *Radio Data System/Radio Broadcast Data System Change station Press or to automatically tune to the next available FM station. If RDS/RBDS is unavailable the frequency is displayed instead. Scan setting You can change the scan setting to only stop at stations with a strong signal by selecting Menu > Scan setting > Strong stations only. Programme information Choose from radio text, programme type, frequency, signal strength and date by selecting MENU > Info. Manual tune Select MENU > Manual tune then either rotate the CONTROL KNOB or press or to change the frequency. Save preset You can store 10 FM stations in your preset list. The station name will be stored only when RDS/RBDS is available. See ‘Common functions’ section. Recall preset See ‘Common functions’ section. Mono As an FM signal becomes weaker, the level of hiss will increase. To reduce this, select Menu > Mono. To further reduce hiss on weaker FM stations, we recommend turning 3D sound OFFEN-16 DAB radio When listening to DAB/DAB+, your R5 displays the station name and other DLS* programme information when available. The rst time you use your R5, or if the station list is empty, it will automatically perform a full scan to identify available stations. *Dynamic Label Segment Change station Press or to tune to the next/previous station. Station list To view a list of available DAB stations select MENU > Station list or press or . Highlight the station you wish to listen to and press SELECT. Programme information Choose from radio text, programme type, signal strength, signal format and date by selecting MENU > Info. Save preset You can store 10 DAB stations in your preset list. See ‘Common functions’ section. Recall preset See ‘Common functions’ section. Secondary services Some DAB radio stations have one or more secondary stations associated with them. If a secondary station is available ‘>>’ is shown after the current station name in the station list. Secondary stations are indicated with ‘<<’ before the station name. Station order The DAB station list can be ordered by Alphanumeric, Ensemble or Valid. Alphanumeric puts the stations in alphabetical order, Ensemble groups stations from the same broadcaster together, Valid shows available stations rst and places invalid stations (marked with ‘?’) last. To change station order, select Menu > Station order and select Alphanumeric (default), Ensemble or Valid. Invalid stations have ‘?’ in front of the station nameEN-17

Station scan If the station list is empty the radio will automatically perform a full scan as soon as you switch to DAB. In any case, we recommend you do a full scan from time to time to update the station list because: ● New stations sometimes become available ● Stations close or may no longer be received ● Reception was poor during the original scan (for example the aerial wasn’t properly tted) ● You move the radio to a different region To do a full scan, select MENU > Scan. Remove weak or invalid stations Weak (burbling) or invalid stations have ‘?’ in front of the station name and can be removed by selecting MENU > Prune invalid. Internet radio Your R5 can play thousands of internet radio stations and podcasts from all over the world (internet connection required). Main menu The rst time you listen to internet radio you will see the main menu for this mode. If you have listened to internet radio stations on your R5 before, it will automatically play the last listened station. Last listened To access a list of recently listened to stations select MENU > Last listened. When you use your R5 for the rst time, the list will be empty. Station list You can browse or search the extensive list of stations by selecting MENU > Station list and selecting from the various options, including genre, location and popularity.EN-18 Now playing information The station name is shown along with additional information like artist and track name. To change what is displayed select MENU > Info and choose from radio text, genre, signal quality, track name, location, and date. Search for a station Search for a station by selecting MENU > Station list > Stations > Search stations and then entering the name of the station you’re looking for. Podcasts Many stations will have associated podcasts which you can browse and search for just like internet radio stations. Mute Press to mute and press again to resume listening. Save a preset You can store 10 Internet radio stations in your preset list. See ‘Common functions’ section. Recall a preset See ‘Common functions’ section.EN-19

CD player To insert a CD, gently push it into the CD slot. Once loaded it will play automatically. Now playing information Generally, track number and time is shown on audio CDs and track and album name is shown on MP3 CDs. To change what is displayed select MENU > Info and choose from album and artist information, progress bar or lename (options will vary according to the type of CD). Play / Pause Press to play or pause a track Stop play Long press Skip track Press or to skip to the next or previous track Fast-forward or rewind Press and hold or to fast-forward or rewind Eject Press the eject button next to the CD slot Shuffle To play tracks in random order select MENU > Shuffle > On Repeat To repeat a single track or all tracks, select MENU > Repeat > One or All Any folder structure on MP3/WMA/AAC disks will be ignored and the tracks will show in a single list Rights-protected WMA and AAC cannot be playedEN-20 Bluetooth Your R5 supports aptX for CD quality streaming and aptX HD for 24-bit hi-res streaming. It will automatically connect to your bluetooth device using the highest quality connection supported by your device. Pairing your Bluetooth device When you have changed the source to Bluetooth, wait until Awaiting connection... is shown and the indicator light on top ashes. Use the Bluetooth setup on your smart device to pair and connect it to your R5. It will appear in the list of paired devices as Ruark R5*. When connected, BT Connected + your device name (eg Ozzie’s phone) is displayed. It may take a few seconds for your R5 to appear in the list on your device, and in some cases you may need to input “0000” as the pairing password. If you do not connect within a few minutes, your R5 will stop attempting to connect and show No connection. To connect, select MENU > Connect device. Connecting your Bluetooth device As soon as you switch to Bluetooth, your R5 will display Connecting as it attempts to connect to the last device it was paired with. If that device isn’t available, it displays Awaiting connection... To connect to your R5, ensure the Bluetooth function on your device is on and select Ruark R5* from the paired devices list on your Bluetooth device. Friendly name *Your R5 will shown up as Ruark R5 on Bluetooth devices, however, you can change this to something more descriptive like “Ozzie’s R5” or “Living room R5”. See ‘System settings’. Play audio Once connected, audio from your Bluetooth device will play through your R5. For more information on playing audio from your Bluetooth device, refer to your device’s documentation. NOTE: you may need to select your Ruark R5 or Bluetooth as your audio output on your device. Pause track Press and then press again to play. Play next/previous track Press to skip to the next track in the folder or album, press to skip to the start of the current track, press again to skip to the previous track. Adjust volume We recommend that you adjust the volume on your Bluetooth device so that the playback volume is about the same as other sources. You can then use the volume control on your R5 to adjust overall playback volume. Now Playing information Artist, album and track name will show if your Bluetooth device and app support Bluetooth metadata. You can also show the name of the connected device. Select what is shown from MENU > Info.EN-21

Operating range This is typically up to 10 metres (30 feet) from your R5, although obstructions such as walls will reduce this. Connect device To disconnect the current device and connect a new one, select MENU > Connect device. Pairing additional devices You can pair up to 7 devices, although you will only be able to play audio from one device at a time. Clearing the paired devices list If you are having trouble connecting your Bluetooth device, we recommend you clear all pairing information. To do this, select MENU > Clear devices. You will also need to delete Ruark R5 from the paired devices list on your Bluetooth device before pairing it to your R5 again. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/support. You cannot use the Bluetooth function on your R5 to connect to Bluetooth headphonesEN-22 Rights-protected WMA and AAC tracks cannot be played on your R5. Music player Music player enables you to play audio les stored on a computer on your network, a USB memory stick or portable hard drive. USB music player To play audio from a USB mass-storage device (must be FAT32 format) such as a USB Flash stick or USB hard drive, connect it to the USB socket on the back of your R5. When you rst connect a USB mass-storage device, your R5 will automatically ask if you want to view the track list. Otherwise, to view the track list select Menu > USB. Network music player Your R5 is fully DLNA compatible and will play music stored in shared media libraries on other devices on your network. A shared library might be on a laptop, smartphone or tablet, but it could also be on a dedicated music server such as a NAS drive (Network Attached Storage). Most computers running Windows are already congured as media servers as are most NAS drives and some routers will also work as media servers. There are many apps available for Mac, iOS, Linux, Android, Windows phone, Blackberry, Symbian, etc. that will turn your MP3 player, smartphone or tablet into a music server. To play music shared by devices on your network select Menu > Shared media. After your R5 has scanned your network for shared media you will see a list of music servers consisting of the computer name and shared media name, for example <Ruark-Laptop: Ozzie Music>. The menus after this are generated by the media server, although in most cases you will nd options to browse by genre, folder, artist, album etc. If your R5 is not connected to a network it will attempt to connect. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/support Browse and play music Rotate the CONTROL KNOB to scroll though the track lists, then press the knob to open the highlighted folder/album or play the track. To go back to the previous screen press BACK. Pause track Press and then press again to play.EN-23

Skip track Press to skip to the next track in the folder or album, press to skip to the start of the current track, press again to skip to the previous track. Fast-forward or rewind Press and hold or to fast-forward or rewind. Shuffle To play tracks in random order, select MENU > Shuffle and press the CONTROL KNOB to toggle shufe play on and off. NOTE: It may not be possible to use this function if the folder contains a large number of tracks. Repeat To repeat a single track or all the tracks in the current folder, select MENU > Repeat and press the CONTROL KNOB to choose one, all or off. My playlist You can create your own playlist and queue of up to 500 tracks. These can be a mixture of tracks from any available media servers and an attached USB device. To manage your playlist, select Menu > My playlist. To add a track or folder to your playlist, highlight it then press and hold the CONTROL KNOB for two seconds. To remove a track from your playlist, highlight the track in My playlist and then press and hold the CONTROL KNOB for two seconds. Please note that your playlist will stored as long as your R5 remains on or in standby but will be cleared if you turn it off. Now Playing information Typically, the track name is shown with additional information below. To change what is displayed select MENU > Info and choose from album and artist information, show the progress bar or data format. Prune servers Your R5 will automatically store the name of media servers it has connected to and that are not currently available are shown with a question mark before their name eg ‘?Home- Laptop’. You can remove them from the list by selecting MENU > Prune servers > YES.EN-24 DLNA media streaming requires that your R5 is connected to your network so we recommend that you set it to keep network connected. See system settings section. DLNA media streaming You can also stream audio to your R5 from a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatible media server. This is where you browse for music on the server itself and play it through your R5. There are many apps available for Mac, iOS, Linux, Android, Windows phone, etc that will turn your smartphone, tablet or laptop into a DLNA media server. Windows Media Player even has a ‘Play to’ function built in that allows you to stream music stored on your computer directly to your R5. With DLNA media streaming, your R5 functions as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) so you browse for music on your smartphone or laptop and then stream it to your R5 over your network. Your R5 will automatically change to DMR mode when you select your R5* as your chosen player – DMR is not a mode that can be selected using the SOURCE key. Similarly, all the Now playing information will be controlled by the server so there are no settings you can change. For more details refer to the documentation for your device or app or visit www.ruarkaudio.com/support.EN-25

Music streaming services Your R5 supports the music streaming services shown below. Spotify Connect Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Amazon Music For more details, visit www.amazon.com Deezer For more details, visit dzr.fm/airable TIDAL For more details, visit tidal.com/try-now Please note that TIDAL high quality is not supported in multi-room mode. To listen to TIDAL in multi-room mode, change the audio quality to normal using the Ruark Link app. The range of supported music services may change without notice.EN-26 Line in and optical You can listen to audio from an external analogue audio source by connecting it to Line in or a digital source by connecting it to Optical. Phono Your R5 includes a high-delity phono stage pre-amplier for use with a moving magnet (MM) turntable cartridge. It is not designed for a moving coil type cartridge. To connect a turntable to your R5, we recommend high quality phono leads. Input level adjustment For best audio performance, we recommend you balance the volume level of an external device (eg portable music player or turntable) so its volume is about the same as inbuilt sources like CD or USB. If the volume is lower, increase the input level. If the volume is higher or distorts, decrease the input level. You can adjust the input level by selecting MENU > Input level and choose your desired level. If your external audio source has a volume control you may also need to adjust that. Line in input levels - 3dB (devices with high output level) + 0dB (devices with standard 2.1Vrms line level output) + 6dB (default) + 12dB (eg smartphones with high headphone output level) + 18dB (eg smartphones with standard headphone output level) + 24dB (eg smartphones with low headphone output level) Phono input levels These are designed to work with the most common moving magnet (MM) cartridges, please check the specication of your cartridge and select the most appropriate setting. - 3dB (6-8mV) + 0dB (4-6mV) + 3dB (3-4mV) + 6dB (2-3mV) For best audio performance, we recommend you balance the volume level of external devices by adjusting input levelsEN-27

Multi-room This device is fully compatible with Ruark Audio multi-room and enables you to stream music seamlessly from one room to another. To create a group select MENU > Multi-room > Create new group, enter a name for the group and select OK. From the list of other compatible devices found on your network, select up to 5 devices to join the group and then press MENU to conrm your selection and exit. All devices in the group will now play synchronised audio. To add devices to the current group, select MENU > Multi-room > Add to group To remove other devices to the current group, select MENU > Multi-room > Remove from group To remove the current device from the group select MENU > Multi-room > Leave group To delete the current group select MENU > Multi-room > Dissolve group. The group is dissolved and multi-room playback will stop. You can also setup and control multi-room playback using the UNDOK app. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/support. Multi-room mode does not support FLAC formatEN-28 App control You can also control your R5 and set up multi-room playback using the UNDOK app. Find it on the Apple/Android app store. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/app. App access PIN Set up a PIN to restrict access to your R5 so only authorised users can control it from the UNDOK app. MENU > System > Network > App access PIN. Alarms, snooze and sleep Setting an alarm An active alarm is indicated by the alarm icon and when it sounds, the icon ashes. Select MENU > System > Date and time > Alarms and choose alarm 1 or alarm 2 using the CONTROL KNOB. Choose when the alarm will sound (off, daily, once, weekends or weekdays), set the time and then choose to have the alarm play a radio station, CD or sound a tone and choose the volume. Finally, select save to save the alarm and exit the set up menu. NOTE: it is not possible to use a Bluetooth source, USB or network music server for the alarm. Snooze Press the CONTROL KNOB to temporarily silence a sounding alarm, press it again to increase the snooze period (5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes). To cancel an alarm that is sounding or in snooze mode, press and hold the CONTROL KNOB for two seconds. Sleep timer To set the time after which your R5 will automatically switch to standby, select MENU > System > Date and time > Sleep. Choose the delay in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60) and nally press the knob to conrm your selection. The display then dims to standby brightness, returns to the Now-playing screen and displays the sleep icon.EN-29

Specifications Amplifiers and drivers 2 × 75mm full-range neodymium drivers 130mm long-throw subwoofer 90W Class AB power amplier Integrated MM phono preamplier Enhanced digital 3D audio processor Tuner DAB, DAB+ and FM Tuner with RDS 75 Ohm F-type DAB/FM aerial input CD player CD, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW disks MP3, WMA, AAC 320kbps Digital audio Audiophile 32-bit 112dB audio stereo DAC Internet radio, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, UPnP™ DLNA 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi supports WEP, WPA & WPA2 security MP3 48kHz 320kbps, AAC 96kHz 320kbps, FLAC 24-bit 48kHz, WAV 16-bit 48kHz / 24 bit 44.1kHz, WMA 44.1kHz 320kbps Bluetooth V4.0, SBC, AAC, A2DP, aptX, aptX HD Inputs and outputs MM phono input (RCA) 2-8mV Digital optical (TOSLINK) 24-bit 192kHz Line input (RCA) 2.3Vrms Line line out (RCA) 2.0Vrms Ethernet (RJ45) USB 2.0 5W (5V 1A) 3.5mm headphone jack, 25mW into 16-32 Ohm Power Mains input 100-120/200-240V AC 50 – 60Hz Fuse 250V T3.15A Nominal consumption 13W Standby consumption 2.0W Physical H142 × W520 × D300mm (H5.6 x W 20.5 x D 11.8in) Weight 9.5kg (20.9lbs) Specication and design subject to modication without notice.EN-30 ● Read this user guide and follow all instructions, it will help you set up and operate your product properly. ● Heed all warnings and keep this user guide for future reference. ● Do not attempt to use a damaged device as this could result in a dangerous electric shock. ● Do not open the unit or remove any panels to expose the electronics. No user serviceable parts inside. ● Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ● This device is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply. Operation from voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the device and void the product warranty. ● Ensure that the mains plug or mains connector into the unit is readily accessible in case disconnection from the mains is required. ● The mains adapter, mains plug or mains connector must be removed from the socket to completely disconnect the system from mains power. ● Do not place any naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the device. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including ampliers) that produce heat. ● Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. ● Only use attachments/accessories specied for this device. Make no modications to the system or accessories. Unauthorised alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. ● Only use the supplied aerial or an approved replacement. ● To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose the device to rain or moisture. Do not expose this device to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the device. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a re hazard. ● Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this device. ● To prevent risk of re or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. ● Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods. ● Do not install this device in a conned space. Always leave a space of at least 10cm around the device for ventilation and ensure that curtains or other objects never cover ventilation openings on the device. Safety and regulatory informationEN-31

LITHIUM COIN CELL SAFETY NOTICE. The remote control contains a lithium coin cell battery which if ingested, may cause chemical burns. Keep new and used batteries out of reach of small children. If you think batteries may have been ingested, seek immediate medical attention. Do not handle leaking or damaged batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. This device is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment. This symbol indicates that the product or associated batteries should not be disposed of as general household waste. As with any electrical equipment, please dispose of it according to local regulations.

CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

This product conforms to all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law. Hereby, Ruark Audio, declares that this device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. You can download the full CE Declaration of Conformity at www.ruarkaudio.com/doc/R5doc.pdf

UK CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

This product conforms to all UK Conformity Assessment regulations as applicable by law. You can download the full UKCA Declaration of Conformity at www.ruarkaudio.com/doc/R5UKCA.pdf Troubleshooting For help with your product, please refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page in the support area of our website. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/supportEN-32 Guarantee Register your product to get an extended three-year guarantee. As standard, this product is guaranteed to be free from defects for a period of two years from date of purchase, but this is extended to three years if you register your product at www.ruarkaudio.com. This guarantee remains valid providing this product has been treated with due care and attention. Product failure through accidental damage, excessive wear and tear, negligence or unauthorised modication will void this guarantee. If this product was purchased in the UK and it develops a fault, please contact the retailer from which it was purchased, or contact us directly via our website www.ruarkaudio.com/support. For products purchased outside the UK the distributor in the country of purchase guarantees the product. For details, please contact the local Ruark distributor or outlet. If returning this product, please ensure it is packed in its original packaging and a proof of purchase is included. This guarantee in no way varies or removes the purchaser’s statutory rights. Errors and omissions excepted. 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 nish 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 nish, performance and reliability of the unit.

• Recommended operating temperature range is 5°C to 40°C.

• Natural wood nish cabinets will vary and lighten or darken with age, particularly when exposed to sunlight. Copyright and trademarks © Ruark Audio. All rights reserved. Ruark Audio, the Ruark Audio logo, and other Ruark Audio marks are owned by Ruark Audio andmay be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Ruark Audio assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual and the information contained in it may change without notice. Bluetooth® and associated logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Qualcomm aptX and aptX HD are products of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.R5 HiFi Musiksystem Brugervejledning