R2 Mk4 - Radio Ruark Audio - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL R2 Mk4 Ruark Audio

UK PSTI Statement of Compliance Ruark Audio, as the manufacturer, hereby declares that this R2 Mk4 Smart Tabletop Radio complies with the applicable security requirements in Schedule 1 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 by adhering to the harmonised standard Cyber Security for Consumer Internet of Things: Baseline Requirements, ETSI EN 303 645 V2.1.1 (2020-06). The minimum support period for this product is 2 years after its end-of-life date. For up to date information on this product’s end-of-life please visit: ruarkaudio.com/customer-support/product-support Signed on behalf of Ruark Audio Ltd Simon Young Product development manager 15 October 2025 Ruark Audio Ltd, 59-60 Tailors Court, Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5TH, UKEN

• This AC adapter is for audio & video equipment use only and complies with IEC 62368 safety standard.

• The supplied 3-pin plug adapter complies with BS 1363-1 and the supplied 2-pin plug adapter complies with EN 50075.

• Before using the AC adapter, ensure the mains voltage is within the rated supply voltage range.

• The output power taken from this AC adapter must not exceed its rated output power.

• DO NOT disassemble or modify the AC adapter.

• DO NOT drop or throw the AC adapter.

• The external exible cable cannot be replaced and if the cord is damaged, the AC adapter must be replaced.

• DO NOT expose the AC adapter to dripping or splashing water, and do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the device.

• DO NOT leave the AC adapter in a hot location, such as near re or under strong sunlight.

• DO NOT cover ventilation openings on the device.

• Unplug the AC adapter during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage.

• Ensure that the AC adapter is readily accessible when plugged into the mains. If an abnormal condition occurs while using it, immediately turn o the connected device and disconnect the mains adapter from the mains.

• DO NOT dispose this AC adapter as general household waste or unsorted municipal waste, dispose of it according to local regulations.1

Setup wizard Follow the setup wizard to congure your R2. Rotate the CONTROL KNOB until your preferred choice is shown, then press the CONTROL KNOB to SELECT. Need more help? For more information, see www.ruarkaudio.com/support App control You can also control your R2 using the companion app OKTIV. Find it on the Apple/Android app store. For more information visit www.ruarkaudio.com/appControls

Rotate to adjust volume from a Now Playing screen. Rotate to browse menus or station lists. Press to SELECT. Press to SNOOZE a sounding alarm. Press it again to increase the snooze time or press and hold to cancel.

– press to skip to next DAB station, track, or seek next FM station. In standby, press to increase display brightness.

– press to skip to previous DAB station, track, or seek next FM station. In standby, press to decrease display brightness.

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

and hold for two seconds to save a currently playing station or playlist.

6. SOURCE – press to change audio source.

– press to play/pause a track or mute audio.

8. MENU – press to view the options menu, press to go

back to previous screen when already in a menu.

9. ALARM– press to set an alarm or sleep. Press and hold

to quick-access sleep timer.

10. LED – indicates radio is on and ashes when Bluetooth

is ready to connect or pair.

Tips You can also press or to browse menus, sources or station lists. Currently saved settings are highlighted with an asterisk, eg “Radio text * ”. Press = tap or press and immediately release. Press and hold = press and release after two seconds.EN

Specications Amplier and drivers 2 × 75mm Ruark NS+ drivers 18W class AB power amplier 3D audio processor Tuner DAB, DAB+ and FM Tuner with RDS 75Ohm F-type DAB/FM connector with telescopic aerial Digital and streaming audio Internet radio, Spotify Connect, Deezer, Amazon Music Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n WEP, WPA, WPA2 USB MP3 48kHz 320kbps Bluetooth V5.2, SBC, A2DP Inputs and outputs Line input (RCA) 2.3Vrms max USB 2.0, (FAT32 format only), 5W (5V 1A) 3.5mm headphone jack, 25mW into 16-32Ohm Power AC mains adapter input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 0.8A AC mains adapter output: 14V DC 2.0A Typical power: 4W Standby power: 1.7W (with USB disconnected) Physical H175 x W340 x D135mm (H6.9 x W13.4 x D5.3in) 2.9kg (6.4lbs) Specications subject to change without notice. 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/support If you accidentally select the incorrect language you can factory reset your radio by pressing and holding the standby key for 10s. Music streaming services 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 The range of supported music services may change without notice.Common functions Switch on and standby Press STANDBY to turn your radio on from standby. Press again to switch back to standby. Now Playing screen Unless you’re in a menu, station/track list or adjusting a setting, the screen will look like the example below.

4. Status icons, eg wi, track repeat/shue

Menu screens To change a setting, press MENU to display the list of available options, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to scroll through the list, and then press the knob to conrm your selection.

To change settings – press MENU To scroll through options – rotate CONTROL KNOB To select option – press CONTROL KNOB To go back or exit – press MENU to go back to the previous screen until you get back to the Now Playing screen, or wait for a few secondsEN

Adjust volume Rotate the CONTROL KNOB from any Now Playing screen. Speaker volume and headphone volume are adjusted separately. Please note that rotating the CONTROL KNOB when a menu or station list is displayed will scroll through the options or stations and not change the volume. Change audio source Press SOURCE to view the current source, rotate the CONTROL KNOB or press or to scroll through the available sources, then press the CONTROL KNOB to select one. (You can also press SOURCE repeatedly to cycle through the list of sources.) Change Internet radio station Press MENU, select Last listened or Station list and select a station. Change DAB radio station Press or to tune to the next or previous station or press MENU, select Station list and select a station. Change FM radio station Press or to seek the next or previous station. Play next/previous track Press to skip to the next track, press to skip to the previous track. Save preset You can save 8 presets in DAB, FM, Internet radio, Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer. Press and hold PRESET for two seconds and select a preset to save the currently playing station, track or playlist. Empty presets are marked as “[Not set]”. If you save a new preset over an existing preset, the new one will replace it. Recall preset Press PRESET, and select a preset station, track or playlist. Connect a Bluetooth device Your R2 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 R2 will enter into pairing mode. See Bluetooth section for more details. Station or track information MENU > Info Select the type of station / track information shown.Bass and treble MENU > System > Audio > Bass or Treble Adjust the bass and treble levels to best suit your room and personal taste. Loudness MENU > System > Audio > Loudness Loudness automatically boosts the treble and bass frequencies at lower volumes. Display brightness MENU > System > Display Adjust the display brightness when the radio is on and in standby. In standby, press to decrease display brightness, or to increase it. Please note that the brightness also automatically adjusts according to ambient light conditions. Date and time MENU > System > Clock Select the time and date formats and whether the clock is updated automatically from network, DAB, FM, or set manually. Please note that FM time and date synchronisation may not be available on some stations in your region. Daylight savings MENU > System > Clock > Daylight savings Turn on if daylight savings are currently in use in your region, eg during the summer. Setting has no eect if time is updated from DAB or FM. Language MENU > System > Language Change the user interface language. If you accidentally select the incorrect language you can factory reset your radio by pressing and holding STANDBY for 10 seconds. Auto standby MENU > System > Auto standby Change how long before your R2 automatically goes into standby if there is no audio. Factory reset MENU > System > Factory reset Resets all settings and clears presets. Network settings MENU > System > Network settings Network settings including the network wizard to help you connect to a new Wi-Fi network.EN

Please note that MENU > System > Audio > Bass means press MENU, select System and select Audio Press ALARM to turn alarms on or o when your radio is in standby Alarms, snooze and sleep Press ALARM, select Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or sleep timer and follow the on-screen instructions to set an alarm or sleep timer. Setting an alarm ALARM > Alarm 1 or Alarm 2. Choose when the alarm will sound (O, Daily, Once, Mon-Fri or Sat-Sun), set the time, volume and source (Buzzer, Internet radio, DAB or FM). An active alarm is indicated by the alarm icon which then ashes when the alarm sounds. Snooze Press the CONTROL KNOB to temporarily silence a sounding alarm, press it again to increase the snooze period (5, 10, 15, 30 minutes). To cancel a sounding or snoozed alarm, press and hold the CONTROL KNOB for two seconds, or press ALARM or STANDBY. Sleep timer ALARM > Sleep timer or press and hold ALARM Set the time after which your R2 will automatically switch to standby. Choose the delay in minutes (O, 15, 30, 45, 60) and press the CONTROL KNOB to conrm your selection. The display then returns to the Now-playing screen and displays the sleep icon.Bluetooth Your R2 radio is Bluetooth enabled and can receive audio streamed from a Bluetooth smartphone, tablet or laptop. Connect your Bluetooth device Change source to Bluetooth, your R2 will show “Connecting...”, the indicator light on the dial will ash and your R2 will attempt to connect to the last connected device. If it cannot connect to the last connected device, it will show “Discoverable as R2”. If you do not connect within a few minutes, your R2 will stop attempting to connect and show “No connection”. Play audio Once connected, audio from your Bluetooth device will play through your R2. For more information on playing audio from your Bluetooth device, refer to your device’s documentation. Please note that you may need to select Ruark R2 or Bluetooth as the audio output on your device. Pause track Press and then press again to play. Skip track Press or to skip to the next or previous track. Now Playing information MENU > Info 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. Operating range This is typically up to 10 metres from your R2, although obstructions such as walls may reduce this. Adjust volume Adjusting the volume on your Bluetooth device will automatically change the volume on your R2.EN

Connect a dierent device MENU > Connect device Select New or select one of the existing devices in the pairing list. You can pair up to 8 devices, although you will only be able to play audio from one device at a time. Clear paired devices list MENU > Forget devices Clearing the paired devices list removes all remembered devices and allows you to start a new list by connecting the ones you want remembered. Device name You can change the device name of your R2 to something more descriptive like “Ozzie’s R2”, so then it will show on Bluetooth searches and networks as “Ozzie’s R2”. You can do this from the companion app OKTIV. www.ruarkaudio.com/app Troubleshooting Ensure the Bluetooth function on your device is on, and select “Ruark R2” from the list of available devices. It may take a few seconds for your R2 to appear in the list on your device, and in some cases you may need to input “0000” as the pairing password. If you are having trouble connecting your Bluetooth device, we recommend you clear the paired devices list. You will also need to delete “Ruark R2” from the paired devices list on your Bluetooth device before pairing it to your R2 again. For more information, refer to your Bluetooth device’s documentation. For help with using Bluetooth, please visit www.ruarkaudio.com/support You cannot use the Bluetooth function on your R2 to connect to Bluetooth headphonesDAB radio The rst time you use DAB on your R2, or if the DAB station list is empty, it will automatically perform a station scan to create a list of available stations. Change station Press or to tune to the next or previous station. You can also select a station from the station list by selecting MENU > Station list. DAB radio text (DLS) MENU > Info Select what programme information is shown. Save preset Press and hold PRESET for two seconds and select a preset to save the currently playing station. You can store 8 stations in your preset list. Recall preset Press PRESET, and select a preset station. Station scan MENU > Station scan We recommend you periodically update the station list with a station scan. If the station list is empty the radio will automatically perform a station scan as soon as you switch to DAB. For optimal reception, fully extend the aerial and adjust its position.EN

FM radio Change station Press or to tune to the next or previous station. The station frequency is normally replaced by the station name a few seconds after tuning into an FM station. FM radio text (RDS/RBDS) MENU > Info Select what programme information is shown. Save preset Press and hold PRESET for two seconds and select a preset to save the currently playing station. You can store 8 stations in your preset list. If RDS data is not available, your R2 will store the frequency instead of the station name in the preset list. Recall preset Press PRESET, and select a preset station, track or playlist. FM sensitivity MENU > FM sensitivity Select Strong stations only to only tune to strong stations with good reception. Mono only MENU > Mono only Set FM playback to mono to reduce hiss during FM playback. Manual tune MENU > Manual tune Select manual tune, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to manually change the frequency and press it to select that station and exit manual tuning.Line in Listen to an external audio device using a 3.5mm stereo jack cable connected to the Line in socket on the back of your R2. Input level MENU > Input level Adjust the input level and choose the highest level that does not distort - if it distorts, turn down the input level.

1 - Devices with high output level, eg some CD players

3 - Devices with low output, eg some smartphones

4 - Devices with a very low output

If your external audio source has a volume control you may need to adjust it for best performance. If it’s too high the sound may distort; if it’s too low the playback volume may be too low and lack bass. USB Your R2 plays MP3 audio tracks stored on a USB C ash drive. Plug it into the USB socket on the back and change the source to USB. Select Track list to view the tracks stored on your ash drive and select one to start playback. 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. Press to pause playback or restart a track. Press and hold or to fast forward or fast rewind a track. If a USB ash drive is not detected, it will show “No USB device found”. Your USB ash drive must be formatted as FAT32. NTFS, exFAT, or other formats are not supported. Your R2 has a 5W, 1.0A USB power output and will charge most devices but it may not charge devices that require more than 5W.EN

Headphones Connect your headphones to the 3.5mm stereo jack socket on the back of your R2. Headphone volume is adjusted independently from the speaker volume. Optional remote control Compact remote control with 4 direct-select preset keys. Contact your local Ruark dealer or see www.ruarkaudio.com for more details.Safety information

• 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 when any power cord, or power 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 AC mains adapter. 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 AC mains adapter, mains plug, or mains connector must be removed from the socket to completely disconnect the system from AC 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 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.

• Disconnect this device from AC mains power 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 AC mains power outlets or extension cords.

• 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. Regulatory information 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/R2mk4doc.pdfEN

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 aect the nish, performance and reliability of the unit. ● Recommended operating temp. range is 5°C to 40°C. ● Natural wood nishes 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. 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. The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.1 2

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

3. Station / spor information

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