EcoxGear EcoEdge GDI-EXEDGE301 User manual

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EcoEdge
User Guide
Models:GDI-EXEDGE301

Quick Start
Open Cap on the side
of your EcoEdge
Turn on the Main
Power Switch
Press the Standby
Button to power on
your EcoEdge
Search your Bluetooth
Connection on your
Smart Device
Pair & Play
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POWER + CONNECT
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or discontinued product with a comparable
product. Discontinued products may not
be available for warranty replacement. Any
contents are NOT covered by the limited
manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty terms may
be revised without notification at the discretion
of the manufacturer. Please visit
www.ecoxgear.com for additional product &
warranty information.
NOTE: Product registration does not
constitute proof of purchase for the warranty
process. Please keep all receipt and purchase
records as your evidence of the date and place
of purchase.
EcoEdge by ECOXGEAR, a division of Grace
Digital Inc., San Diego, California.
Designed and Engineered in the USA.
Made in China.
Patent Pending.

6) AVOID prolonged exposure to ultraviolet
radiation (UV sunlight) and strong
magnetic fields.
7) Periodically check the rubber seal for
premature wear.
8) Periodically clean the rubber with a soft
moist cloth and ensure no objects such as
dirt, hair, or sand are on the rubber seal ring.
Do NOT use any oily solvent or chemicals
for cleaning.
9) Rinse off the unit with tap water after use in
salt water or swimming pool.
10) Power and / or charge the built-in
rechargeable battery for portable use by
connecting the USB cord to a computer
USB connection or to an AC outlet using the
AC-to-USB cord 5V, 1A power adapter
intended for use with the unit.
11) Noise and audio distortion may occur when
the batteries are nearing end of charge.
12) Do NOT remove the built-in battery. Do
NOT remove the grill covers.
LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY:
The EcoEdge is covered by a 3 year limited
warranty that covers defects in workmanship
and / or materials for a period of 3 years
from original purchase date. This warranty
does not apply to any products which have
been abused, neglected, modified, or used
for a purpose other than the one for which
they were manufactured. Please refer to the
above care and maintenance instructions for
suggested care details. The warranty is valid
LED Status Indicators
Power, Battery Indicator,
Bluetooth, EcoConnect
Control Buttons
Battery Level Indicators

On/Off
Press the Standby Power Button
once to power On/Off.
IMPORTANT: Standby Power
function will NOT operate when
the Master Power is set OFF.
Master Power Switch under the
cap on the side panel must
be set ON for Standby & your
EcoEdge to operate.
Bluetooth
Once turned on, the EcoEdge will
search for your Bluetooth. Refer
to Set Up Recommendations
1-2-3 part for details.
EcoConnect
Functionality is only available
between two units. Refer to
EcoConnect - Wireless Stereo
Connection of Two Speakers
for details.
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Control Buttons
& Operations
2) Never use your ECOXGEAR if you have
dropped it or thrown it against a hard
surface which may have destroyed the
integrity of the speakers, housings, or
gaskets. In the event of a severe impact to
your unit please return the unit to Grace
Digital to review for potential damage.
3) Never open the auxiliary door in a water
environment. This could cause water to
ingress into the unit which could potentially
be hazardous and cause a fire or a spark.
4) Never connect a device to the auxiliary input
jack when in a water environment. The
auxiliary jack should only be used in a
dry environment.
5) Never attempt to fix, repair your ECOXGEAR
unit. Please send it back to Grace Digital for
any assessments and repairs.
CARE, MAINTENANCE,
& PRECAUTIONS:
1) The unit is waterproof only when the cap is
properly closed.
2) Close the cap properly before use. If the unit
is placed in water without the cap properly
closed, water may enter into the unit and
void your warranty.
3) Dry unit completely before opening the cap.
Do NOT open the cap if wet or in a
wet environment.
4) Do NOT apply excessive force to any
surfaces of the unit when wet or in a
wet environment.
5) Do NOT use or store the unit in places with
high temperature.

You should always
1) Use the ECOXGEAR speaker in
accordance with any music or noise rules
and regulations.
2) Use the proper ECOXGEAR mounts if you
intend to mount the unit.
3) Properly seal the ECOXGEAR prior and after
each use when in humid or water
environments to avoid water damage to the
internal components. Salt water / air is
particularly corrosive. Always make sure that
the gaskets are sealed when in salt water
environment and the unit properly rinsed off
after use.
4) Properly clean the ECOXGEAR and ensure
the gaskets have no sand, dirt, or water on
them prior to storage or removing the
back cover.
5) Store your unit with all caps properly sealed
to avoid long term internal moisture
damage inside your unit.
6) Completely dry and clean your ECOXGEAR
prior to attempting to charge the unit.
7) Return the ECOXGEAR to Grace Digital if
you suspect water ingress into the unit or if
the unit has experienced a severe impact
that may have affected the integrity of the
unit to take on water.
You should never
1) NEVER charge your ECOXGEAR if you
suspect water has entered the device.
Charging a device with water inside could
be potentially hazardous and cause fire
or a spark.
Speaker Volume
Press to decrease or to
increase Speaker Volume.
NOTE: Some Bluetooth devices
may require to be manually set
for maximum audio level.
Your EcoEdge will beep to
indicate when maximum
volume setting is reached.
Track Selection
Press button once to select
Previous Song track & Next
Song track .
Play/Pause/Answer
Press button once to pause &
play song tracks and to answer
mobile calls (MUST be paired
with Bluetooth).

EcoTalk
Press the EcoTalk button to
activate the voice assistant on
your device (Siri, OK Google,
etc.). Once activated, the
speakerphone mic on your
EcoEdge will hear your voice
commands and transfer
them to the voice assistant
on your device.
NOTE: Before using the EcoTalk
function, your device must be
connected to the EcoEdge via
Bluetooth. Not all devices have
voice assistant functionality;
refer to your device for details.
ATTENTION: Do NOT dispose of in a landfill.
Contact Grace Digital at
www.gracesupport.com or a
certified recycling agent to
dispose of the unit.
ATTENTION: AC adapter is a device forming a
part of the main plug;
therefore, an AC adapter can
always be readily disconnected
from AC socket-outlet.
SAFETY:
This product has a limited life span of use and
should be replaced when it shows obvious
signs of wear.
Do not modify or remove any original
component parts of the speaker. Doing so
could cause damage to the unit allowing water
to ingress. A unit with water ingress should not
be charged due to potential risk of fire or shock.
Do not attempt to mount the unit except with
the approved ECOXGEAR mounts. Doing so
could cause damage to the unit allowing water
to ingress. A unit with water ingress should not
be charged due to potential risk of fire or shock.
Please exercise care and good judgment when
using your ECOXGEAR speaker. Audio levels
should be appropriate to your environment,
comply with all local regulations, and always
ensure that you can hear and be aware of any
potential hazards around you.

water, clean it thoroughly after use with
fresh water.
The USB cables and unit with an improperly
fitted cap are NOT waterproof.
To prevent fire or shock, do NOT attempt
to charge this unit if it is wet or you suspect
water has entered the unit. In this situation,
please return the unit to Grace Digital for a free
assessment. If we have found that the unit has
carried water, we will repair or replace the unit
free of charge.
SAFETY ADVISORY & WARNING:
Read and follow all instructions.
Use only as intended.
CAUTION: Do NOT open to repair. A
qualified technician must carry
out repair work.
ATTENTION: Do NOT charge while the unit is
wet. Towel dry the unit AND
make sure all connections
are dry BEFORE plugging in the
charging connector. Failure to do
so may result in electrical
damage to the unit and may
void the warranty.
PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:Cancer and Reproductive Harm
- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: EcoEdge has a built-in Lithium
battery. The battery must NOT
be used in or near an open heat
source or excessive heat.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Battery Indicator
Connect USB to power source.
LED on the top panel indicates
USB connection charging status.
RED: charge in process
GREEN: full charge complete
NOTE: There also are four LED
Battery Level Indicators located
on the top of the unit. Each LED
represents 25% of a charge. Four
full LEDs indicate a full charge.

Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3
Charge Your EcoEdge
Before you power on your
EcoEdge, connect the USB
Micro port to the USB cable
and a 5V power source to
fully charge your EcoEdge for
best performance.
NOTE: Before using your
EcoEdge for the first time,
charge the unit until all battery
level indicators are green,
indicating a full charge.
Approximately 3 hours of
charging is required from a low to
a full charge.
Power source options include
the USB connection to your
computer or a power outlet
using a 5V USB to AC power
adapter. It is recommended
to always use the USB cable
included with your EcoEdge.
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RF WARNING STATEMENT:
1) This device may not cause interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
PRODUCT USE AND PROTECTION:
Read and follow all instructions.
Use only as intended.
The ECOXGEAR Bluetooth speaker is intended
to be used indoors or outdoors and in land
or water environments. The speaker has been
tested to IP67 waterproofing standards, which
means the speaker can be submerged in up
to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes without any
damage. However, the speaker is NOT intended
for constant underwater use.
Always make sure the cap(s) / covers(s) are
clean, free from sand or debris, and correctly
fitted. The speaker will only meet IP67 ratings if
all rubber seals, gasket(s), and cover(s) / cap(s)
are in place. If you notice a muffling of audio
after submersion, gently shake the unit to clear
excess water. If your speaker is exposed to salt
receiver is connected, consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet
general RF exposure requirement. The
device can be used in portable exposure
condition without restriction.
FCC ID:2AAUI-GDIEXEDGE301
IC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
undesired operation of the device.
IC:11210A-GDIEXEDGE30

FCC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna, increase
the separation between the equipment and
receiver, connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which the
Power On, Battery, &
LED Status Indicators
Once fully charged, press the
Standby Power Button on
the top of your EcoEdge. You
will see the green LED light
& you will hear, “Power on”
when powering on.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the
Main Power Switch, located in
the back compartment under the
cap, is set in the ON position. If
the switch is in the OFF position,
your EcoEdge will not be able to
turn on using the Standby
Power Button.
The LED battery level indicators
are located on the top of the unit.
Each bar represents 25% of a
charge, with 4 full LEDs indicating
a full charge.
Audio playback time over
Bluetooth connection is
approximately 20 hours.
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Bluetooth Pairing
& Your Audio
Connecting With
Bluetooth: Connect To Your
Smart Device & Play Audio
When your EcoEdge is turned
on, the blue LED light on the top
panel will flash, indicating the
unit is ready to pair.
Turn on Bluetooth on your
Bluetooth device (Smart Device)
and set the device in pairing
mode. Available Bluetooth
connections shall appear. Select
the ECOXGEAR speaker from
the list of discovered devices on
your Bluetooth device. Wait for a
few seconds until the connection
is completed.
NOTE: Bluetooth connection
feature is found in the Settings
section of most mobile
phones and other Bluetooth
enabled devices.
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For Charging
AC (5V, 1A) USB Wall Outlet
Power Adapter
AC (5V, 1A) USB Car
Power Adapter
For Mounting
Suction Cup Mount (¼” mount)
Handlebar Mount Adapter
(¼“ mount)
Optional Accessories

USB Cable
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EcoEdge Unit
Carabiner
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Models: GDI-EXEDGE300...320
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When the ECOXGEAR selection
is made and the Bluetooth
connection is completed,
your EcoEdge will announce:
“Connection successful”
Once connected, select and play
your desired audio.
Pairing Mode: If the LED is not
flashing or if you wish to place
your EcoEdge in pairing mode,
press and release the Bluetooth
button on the top panel. Your
EcoEdge shall announce “Ready
to connect” when ready to pair to
a new device.
NOTE: Your EcoEdge shall sync
& wirelessly pair with most
Bluetooth enabled devices. The
unit remembers the last device
paired and will automatically
search for previous connections
when the speaker is turned on or
when a device comes back into
Bluetooth range. If a connection
is lost due to range, the speaker

will look to re-establish that
connection. If Bluetooth is turned
off on your Smart Device, the
EcoEdge may not automatically
look for the device.
RECOMMENDATION: If you
are not familiar with Bluetooth
pairing for your Smartphone or
other Smart Device, refer to the
User Guide for your Smartphone
to learn how to add and pair a
new device (EcoEdge for
instance) to your Smartphone
using Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Pairing & Connections:
Once paired, should you have
an issue switching between
Bluetooth connections between
devices, open the Bluetooth
Section within the device currently
connected to the EcoEdge and
delete the Bluetooth connection.
The EcoEdge will then be
available to pair & connect to
an alternate Bluetooth enabled
Smartphone / Audio Device.
Mount Attachment Point
¼” diameter
EcoConnect
TrueWireless Stereo (TWS)
Up to 30 ft / 9.1 m between
paired speakers
Charging Options
USB cable to USB outlet, to 5V
AC adapter, or to Computer
Charging Time
Approximately 3 hours
Recommended Storage
(Battery) Temperature
59°F / 15°C
Operating Temperature
23°F to 104°F / -5°C to 40°C
Waterproof/Dustproof Rating
IP67

Unit Weight
17 ounces
Output Power
20W Max Amp,
x1 woofer (Ø3”)
S/N Ratio
88dB +/- 3dB
Power Source
3.6V, 3350mAh
Lithium Ion Battery
USB Input
5V, 1A
Frequency Range
125Hz-18,000Hz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® CSR 4.2
Up to 100 ft / 30 m
Play Time
20+ hours from full charge
When you have two EcoEdge
speakers and want to wirelessly
pair them for surround sound,
first follow the Bluetooth
Pairing & Audio instructions to
connect one EcoEdge speaker
to your device. Leave this
EcoEdge speaker powered on
and connected to your device.
Next, turn on your second
EcoEdge speaker. Once the
second speaker is powered
on (the Bluetooth light
will be flashing), press the
EcoConnect Button on
EcoConnect - Wireless
Stereo Connection of
Two Speakers

both of your EcoEdge speakers.
Both speakers will announce,
“EcoConnect, pairing speakers.”
Wait approximately 4 seconds
for the speakers to wirelessly
connect. Both speakers will
announce “Connection successful.
Speakers paired.” and the
EcoConnect light will turn solid
BLUE on both units once the
connection is completed.
Once the two EcoEdge
speakers are connected via
EcoConnect, start playing
music from your device. Both
connected EcoEdge units will
play the music from you device.
While the two speakers are
connected and playing music
from your device, PRESS AND
HOLD to cycle through the
EcoConnect modes. There are
four modes: STEREO; RIGHT /
LEFT; LEFT / RIGHT; MONO.
Unit Dimensions
Mount Attachment Point
Bottle Opener
Specifications
5.5”
5.5”
2.3” POWER + CONNECT

POWER + CONNECT
Important: Maintaining
Waterproofness
Your EcoEdge is only
waterproof when the cap
is properly closed. In order
to properly close the cap,
push firmly to be sure the
cap fits flat and flush along
the edges with the panel.
If not properly closed the
unit is NOT watertight and
may not float.
The EcoConnect connection
between the two EcoEdge
speakers will NOT automatically
re-connect after the speakers
are turned off. To re-establish
EcoConnect between the
speakers, after powering off,
please follow the above steps.
NOTE: The EcoConnect feature
works when paired to another
EcoConnect capable speaker
with a distance of up to 30ft
from each other. EcoConnect
only works when using
Bluetooth as your audio source.

Master Power Switch
& Connections
Master Power Switch
EcoEdge has a separate Master
Power Switch and a Standby
Button. The switch MUST be set
to the ON position to power your
EcoEdge. Once the switch is set
to ON, use the Standby Button
located on the top panel to turn
the unit On/Off.
NOTE: When not in use for
extended periods, turn the Master
Power off to preserve battery life.
IMPORTANT: Standby Power
function will NOT operate when
the Master Power is set to OFF.
AUDIO
AUX-IN
INPUT
ONOFF
Audio AUX-IN
Connect an audio device using
the 3.5mm cable connection
as an alternative to a Bluetooth
connection to your EcoEdge.
NOTE: Volume level must
be controlled from the audio
device when connected to the
AUX-IN connection.
Input
Connect the USB cable to the
USB micro Input to charge
your EcoEdge.
RECOMMENDATION: Use the
USB cable included in the box.
NOTE: Charge time from low
to full charge is approximately
3 hours.
While playing audio, EcoEdge
can be charged.
CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
unit and/or connections are
wet or damp.