Ecoxgear GDI-EXBM920, GDI-EXBM900 User Manual

EcoBoulder Outdoor Speaker

PLAY IT LOUD!

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User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

AVIS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equalateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of non-insulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this
product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. This apparatus can be used in outdoor conditions after disconnected the AC Mains supply and
closing the waterproof cap for the AC inlet. It must not be used in outdoor conditions when
charging. Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near water
or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like'

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

17. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

18. Keep a minimum distance of 5cm around all edges of the display for sufficient ventilation.

19. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such
as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

20. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

21. Operating Environment: temperature: 5 degree-35 degree, Humidity: 10% to 90%

non-condensing, altitude: 0-2000m. Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from

the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to
human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container
at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other
waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like. Do not remove battery incorporated with product for your safety. If you need to replace
the battery, take it to the nearest authorized EcoBoulder service point or dealer for assistance.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery
or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of
the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the
battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose
of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not remove battery incorporated with product
for your safety. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized EcoBoulder
service point or dealer for assistance.

Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not
be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your
used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe
recycling. WEEE directive

11. Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a book case or similar
unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions. The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

15. The battery (battery or batteries of battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.

Rating Label

The product rating label is located
on the inside of the waterproof compartment.

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EcoBoulder Layout

Models: GDI-EXBM900...920

Rugged Carrying

Control PanelConnect Port

Handles

Waterproof

Compartment

Retractable Handle

Charge Port

Rugged Wheels

BACKFRONT

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Connect + Power

In/Out Connections

Do NOT use these connections if they are wet.

Microphone Input: You can input a microphone, guitar, or other musical
instrument. Port is ¼" (6.35 mm).

Auxiliary (AUX 1, AUX2) Input: These inputs can be used to
connect a CD player, MP3 player, etc.

USB Charging Ports: Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it.
USB charging only functions when the EcoBoulder’s power is turned on.
Two USB ports total 2.0A maximum.

Power

Do NOT plug unit into wall power outlet if power cable jack is wet.

Use Caution: 120V AC Power Input. Contact may cause electric shock and
injury if wet.

Insert the included power cable to charge the EcoBoulder.

USB Jack

AUX 1 Jack

Microphone Jack

Note: The EcoBoulder can be played while battery charges.

The icon will be on when plugged into AC power. When the power
cable is connected, blinking of the battery segments shows the battery
is charging. When fully charged, all battery segments will be lit without
blinking. It can take 4 to 8 hours to fully recharge the battery from empty.

Notes:

· Fully charge prior to first use.

· Fully charge prior to extended storage.

· Contact Grace Digital at www.gracesupport.com prior to attempting

to replace battery.

Power Cable Jack

LEFT SIDE

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In/Out Connections Continued...

AUX 2 Jack

DOOR AJAR

Important: Maintaining Waterproofness

If the caps or the door on either side panel are not properly closed, the
unit is NOT watertight.

Waterproof Caps

To close properly, turn the cap clockwise
so the cap’s arrow point lines up with
the locked symbol .

To access the connections, turn the cap
counterclockwise so the cap’s arrow point
lines up with the unlocked symbol ,
then pull tab on cap to open.

USB Jack

Waterproof Door

To open, squeeze the spring loaded
latch to release the locking tabs, then
pull open the door using the handle.
Door cannot be opened unless the
spring loaded latch is squeezed while
pulling the door open. The waterproof
seal on the door will create some
resistance while opening the door.

Device Holding

Pocket

RIGHT SIDE

To close, push the door firmly until it 'clicks' into place and the locking
tabs are secured into position. If needed, press on the door firmly near the
locking tabs to ensure the door is fully closed and locked. The waterproof
seal on the door will create some resistance while closing the door.

To ensure the compartment is watertight:

· Visually check the seal on the door to ensure it is free from dirt and
other contaminants, and also check for any damage to the seal. If the
seal is damaged or dirty the compartment may not be waterproof.

· Ensure the door is fully seated into its closed and locked position. If the
door is not properly closed the compartment may not be waterproof.

· Ensure no obstruction is keeping the door from closing properly. If the
door is not properly closed the compartment may not be waterproof.

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Display + Controls

9. Backlight Button: Press to turn button backlights on / off.

10. Tune Buttons: Press these buttons to tune in a radio station. To “seek” (jump

to the next available station), press and hold either button down for a few seconds
until it starts to seek a station.

11. Radio Selector: This button sets the tuner to AM or FM.

12. AM/FM Presets: Store a favorite radio station and quickly tune to a preset radio

station. There are 6 positions for AM stations and 6 positions for FM stations. Press
and hold a preset button (P1~P6) to assign the currently playing station to that
preset number. The LED screen will flash 2 times to indicate it has been set. To use
a saved preset, press a preset button (P1~P6) to go to the previously saved station.

13. LED Screen Icons:

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Rubberized

Device Pad

TOP

Secure Cradle

for Devices

1. Power Button: Turns EcoBoulder on or off.

2. Bluetooth Button: When in Bluetooth mode, if the Bluetooth icon is not

flashing on the LED screen, press this button to enter pairing mode. If your device
is paired (solid icon on LED screen), press button to disconnect. Press and hold this
button for 5 seconds to clear all pairing records.

3. Source Button: Press this button to cycle through the following modes:

Bluetooth, FM, AM, AUX 1, and AUX 2.

4. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a track from a paired Bluetooth device.

5. Track Buttons: Press these buttons to go to the previous/next track on a paired

Bluetooth device.

6. Microphone Volume Control: Press to adjust the microphone volume. Press

and hold to adjust the volume continually (volume levels are 0 to 30).

7. EcoConnect Button: If you have purchased a second EcoBoulder, press and

release this button on both speakers to link them together and play in stereo.

8. Master Volume Control: Press to adjust the speaker’s main mix volume. Press

and hold to adjust the volume continually (volume levels are 0 to 30).

Indicates the battery level of
the EcoBoulder.

Indicates the battery is
very low.

Indicates the EcoBoulder
is charging.

The EcoBoulder is in
FM mode.

The EcoBoulder is in
AM mode.

The EcoBoulder is in
AUX1 mode.

The EcoBoulder is in
AUX2 mode.

14. Power Save Mode:

when the internal battery is low. "Chg" will be flashing on the LED screen when the
EcoBoulder enters Power Save Mode. Please recharge the internal battery once you
see the "Chg" display.

· Power Save Mode is active when battery level is 10% or less.

· Power Save Mode limits the unit functions in order to prolong play time
and allow the internal battery to recharge more quickly.

a. When in Power Save Mode the volume will be limited to half. (15 of 30)
b. When in Power Save Mode the USB charge out ports will be turned off.

· Once the EcoBoulder is adequately charged, the unit will automatically exit
Power Save Mode and return to full functionality ("Chg" will no longer flash
on the LED screen).

The EcoBoulder is designed to enter Power Save Mode

Two EcoBoulders are connected.

In pairing mode, the icon will
flash. If the connection is
successful, the icon will be solid.

The EcoBoulder is in the
Bluetooth mode.

Indicates the speaker volume
level of EcoBoulder. (0 to 30)

Indicates the microphone vol.
level of EcoBoulder. (0 to 30)

Indicates the current FM
station of the EcoBoulder.

Indicates the current AM
station of the EcoBoulder.

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Operations

Adjust the Master Volume

1. Press briefly to adjust the speaker volume.

2. Press and hold to adjust the speaker volume
continuously (volume levels are 0 to 30).

a. Press briefly to increase one volume level. Press and hold to
keep increasing the volume until maximum volume level is reached.

Power On/Off

Power On: In power off mode, press briefly to power on the
EcoBoulder. “Power On, Ready to Connect” voice prompt will be heard.

Power Off: Press briefly to power off the EcoBoulder.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.

2. Power on EcoBoulder. “Power on, ready to connect” voice prompt
will be heard. If already powered on and not in Bluetooth mode, press
SOURCE until it is in Bluetooth mode. (If Bluetooth icon on LED screen
is not flashing, briefly press to start pairing your device.)

3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, find ECOXGEAR
and connect. If the connection is successful, the Bluetooth icon will be
lit solid and your EcoBoulder will announce “Connection successful.”

Notes:

· If the pairing is not complete within 5 minutes, the speaker will exit the
pairing mode. You need to repeat the pairing steps again.

· After the connection is successful, if you turn the speaker off and turn it
on again, it will reconnect to the last connected device automatically.
Also, a voice prompt “Power on, ready to connect” followed by
“Connection successful” will be heard.

b. Press briefly to decrease one volume level. Press and hold to
keep decreasing the volume until minimum volume level is reached.

Adjust the Microphone Volume

1. Press briefly to adjust the microphone volume.

2. Press and hold to adjust the microphone volume
continuously (volume levels are 0 to 30).

a. Press briefly to increase one volume level. Press and hold to
keep increasing the volume until maximum volume level is reached.

b. Press briefly to decrease one volume level. Press and hold to
keep decreasing the volume until minimum volume level is reached.

Source Button

Press SOURCE briefly to cycle through the following modes:
BT (Bluetooth), FM, AM, AUX 1, or AUX 2.

Play Music (Bluetooth Mode)

After the EcoBoulder is connected to your Bluetooth device, press
briefly on the EcoBoulder to play, press again to pause.

Press briefly to play previous song. Press briefly to get the
next song.

· Press and hold for 5 seconds to clear all pairing records.

Press to adjust the volume.

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Notes:

· Pair and connect your Bluetooth device with EcoBoulder before using
this feature.

· If a call is received when you are listening to music, the music will
pause automatically.

· You can control Volume and Play / Pause music operations from
your Bluetooth enabled device.

Listening (AM/FM Mode)

Press SOURCE briefly to switch to FM or AM. Also, you can press
briefly to toggle between FM and AM. Press to tune in a radio
station. To “seek” (jump to the next available station), press and hold
either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station.

Press to adjust the volume.

AM/FM Presets

Store a favorite radio station to quickly tune to a preset radio station.
There are 6 positions for AM station and 6 positions for FM stations.
While listening to a station you want to store, press and hold a preset
button (P1~P6) to assign the current station to that preset number. The
LED screen will flash 2 times to indicate it has been set.

If you want to listen to a stored preset, press a preset button (P1~P6) to
go to the stored radio station.

EcoConnect - Wireless Stereo
Connection of Two Speakers

When you have two EcoBoulder speakers and want to wirelessly pair
them for stereo sound, first follow the Pairing a Bluetooth Device
instructions to connect one EcoBoulder speaker to your Bluetooth device.
Leave this EcoBoulder speaker powered on and connected to your device.

Next, turn on your second EcoBoulder speaker. Once the second speaker
is powered on (the Bluetooth light will be flashing), press the EcoConnect
Button on both of your EcoBoulder speakers. Wait a few seconds
for the speakers to wirelessly connect. Both speakers will announce
“Connection Successful,” and the EcoConnect icon on the LED screen on
both units will light up once the connection is completed.

Once the two EcoBoulder speakers are connected via EcoConnect, start
playing music from your device. Both connected EcoBoulder units will
play the music from you device.

The EcoConnect default has your speakers playing in stereo mode. If you
would like to change which speaker is left or right or if you want to set
each speaker to play in mono mode you can press and hold . Each
press and hold of will change the speaker from RIGHT / LEFT to
LEFT / RIGHT to MONO.

The EcoConnect connection between the two EcoBoulder speakers
will NOT automatically re-connect after the speakers are turned off. To
re-establish EcoConnect between the speakers, after power off, please
follow the above steps.

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Troubleshooting

Specifications

The sound is distorted

Try lowering the volume control of your connected device or musical
instrument. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of the EcoBoulder.

Cannot Pair With Bluetooth Device

Make sure that your device is compatible with Bluetooth. Turn off your
EcoBoulder and Bluetooth device, then power on and reconnect. Make
sure that Bluetooth mode is selected on your EcoBoulder.

There is a high-pitched whistling noise when using microphone

This is probably feedback. Point the microphone away from the speaker.

If there is poor AM/FM reception

To adjust AM/FM reception, move entire product.

To improve FM reception, do not use USB charging ports.

If you can’t hear the microphone over the music volume

Turn down the music volume from your device.

Can NOT play music from a flash drive

The USB ports are only for charging USB devices.

Water draining from bottom of unit

Holes in the base of the EcoBoulder speaker are designed to allow excess
water run-off to drain away from the speaker. Water draining from this
area is normal and safe.

Volume level is too low

If increasing the volume on the EcoBoulder and / or increasing the
volume on your Bluetooth device does not work, the EcoBoulder may be
in Power Save Mode.

Dimensions

19.8 in / 504 mm

15.5 in / 393 mm

Bluetooth Compliance

Bluetooth V 4.1

Bluetooth Frequency Band

2.402~2.480GHz ISM Spectrum

Modulation

GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK

Bluetooth Range

Up to 100 ft / 30m

Tweeter

3'' (76.2mm) tweeter

Passive Woofer

8'' (203.2mm) woofer

Woofer

8'' (203.2mm) full range woofer

Output Power

100 W (peak)

Power Source

12V, 7.0Ah SLA Battery

Power Supply

Input voltage:
110-230V~50/60Hz

Charging Time

Approximately 8 hours

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11.3 in / 287 mm

EcoConnect

TrueWireless Stereo (TWS)

EcoConnect Range

30 ft / 9.1 m between
left and right speaker

Compatibility

Mobile phone/device supporting
Bluetooth V1.1 (and above)

Radio Frequency Range

US: AM 520 - 1710 kHz,
FM 87.5 - 107.9 mHz

Fuse

Glass tube (slow-blow)
Ø 5.2x20mm
250V, 1A

Storage Temperature

-40°F to 122°F / -40°C to 50°C

Operating Temperature

23°F to 95°F / -5°C to 35°C

Waterproof / Dust Rating

IP67

Play Time

Up to 100hrs in standby, 10+hrs
playtime