EcoxGear MARINE FX User manual

Quick Start
Open Caps on the
bottom of both of
your speakers
Turn on the Main
Power Switches
on both speakers
Press the Standby Power Button on top
of your speakers to power them on
The speakers will automatically pair to
each other and announce which speaker
is the Left / Right speaker.
Search your Bluetooth Connection on
your Smart Device. Two ‘ECOXGEAR’
options will be available. Choose either.
Pair & Play
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Control Buttons
LED Status Indicators
Power, Battery Indicator,
EcoConnect, Bluetooth
Battery Level Indicators

Control Buttons & Operations
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 bottom of each
speaker must be set ON for
Standby & your Marine FX
speakers to operate.
Bluetooth
When turned ON, the Marine
FX speakers will power
on and search for your
Bluetooth. Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3
part for details.
EcoConnect
Functionality is only
available between two
units. The speakers will
automatically pair to each
other when turned on. Refer
to EcoConnect - Wireless
Stereo Connection of Two
Speakers for details.
Speaker Volume
Press to decrease or
to increase Speaker Volume.
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NOTE: Some Bluetooth
devices may require to be
manually set for maximum
audio level.
Your Marine FX speakers
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).
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. While
charging, the LEDs will flash
in succession.

Charge Your Marine FX speakers
Before you power on your Marine FX speakers,
connect the USB-C port to the USB cable and a 5V
power source to fully charge your Marine FX speakers
for best performance.
NOTE: Before using your Marine FX speakers for the first
time, charge the unit until all battery level indicators are
green, indicating a full charge.
Approximately 6 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, 2A USB to
AC power adapter. It is recommended to always use the
USB cable and power adapter included with your Marine
FX speakers.
Power On, Battery, & LED Status Indicators
Once fully charged, press the Standby Power Button
on the top of your Marine FX speakers. You will see
the green LED light & you will hear, “Speaker 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
Marine FX speakers 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 10 hours at 75% volume.
Set Up Recommendations 1-2-3
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Bluetooth Pairing & Your Audio
Connecting With Bluetooth:
Connect To Your Smart Device & Play Audio
When your speakers are turned on, the blue LED light
on the top panel will flash, indicating that they are 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.
When the ECOXGEAR selection is made and the
Bluetooth connection is completed, your Marine FX
speakers 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 Marine FX speakers in pairing mode, press
and release the Bluetooth button on the top panel. Your
Marine FX speakers shall announce “Ready to connect”
when ready to pair to a new device.
NOTE: Your Marine FX speakers 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 Marine FX speakers
may not automatically look for the device.
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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 (Marine FX speakers 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 Marine FX speakers and
delete the Bluetooth connection. The Marine FX speakers
will then be available to pair and connect to an alternate
Bluetooth enabled Smartphone / Audio Device.
Power On Auto-Pairing: If your phone has previously been
paired with one speaker, please follow these steps for your
next use.
Turn on one Marine FX speaker. The speaker will
announce, “Ready to Connect.”
Turn on the other Marine FX speaker.
The two speakers will automatically pair to each other
and reconnect to your phone.
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If the speakers do not automatically pair when they are first
turned on, PRESS & HOLD on each speaker for 5 seconds.
Once the speakers emit a tone, follow the Bluetooth Pairing
& Audio instructions to connect one Marine FX speaker to
your device. Leave this speaker powered on and connected
to your device.
Next, press the EcoConnect Button on both of your
speakers. Both speakers will announce, “EcoConnect, pairing
speakers.” Wait approximately 4 seconds for the speakers to
wirelessly connect. Both speakers will announce “Speakers
paired.” Then, one speaker will announce, “Stereo mode, left
speaker,” the other speaker will announce, “right speaker,” and
the EcoConnect light will turn solid BLUE on both speakers
once the connection is completed.
Once the two speakers are connected via EcoConnect, start
playing music from your device. Both connected speakers will
play the music from you device.
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.
EcoConnect - Wireless Stereo
Connection of Two Speakers

Important: Maintaining Waterproofness
If the cap on the back panel is
not properly closed, the unit
is NOT watertight.
To ensure the unit is watertight
& waterproof, ALWAYS CLOSE
THE CAP PROPERLY.
Turn the cap to the RIGHT so
the cap’s tab lines up with the
locked symbol , along the
back of the unit.
To access the connections, turn the cap to the LEFT so the
cap’s tab lines up with unlocked symbol , on the back of
the unit. Use the finger tab to pull open the cap.
Access
Connections
Select
Unlocked
Master Power Switch & Connections
Use Tab
to Open Cap

Master Power Switch
Marine FX speakers have a
separate Master Power Switch
and a Standby Button. The
switch MUST be set to the ON
position to power your Marine
FX speakers. 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.
Connections: Functions
Audio AUX-IN
Connect an audio device
using the 3.5mm cable
connection as an alternative
to a Bluetooth connection to
your Marine FX speakers.
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-C Input to charge
your Marine FX speakers.
RECOMMENDATION: Use the
USB cable and power adapter
included in the box.
NOTE: Charge time from low
to full charge is approximately
6 hours.
Your speakers can be charged
while playing audio.
CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
unit and/or connections are
wet or damp.

Unit Weight
39.9 ounces
Output Power
RMS 30W
S/N Ratio
88dB +/- 3dB
Power Source
14.8V, 2600mAh
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
USB Input
5V, 2A
Frequency Range
125Hz-18,000Hz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® CSR 4.2
Up to 100 ft / 30 m
Play Time
10+ hours from full charge
at 75% volume level
Unit Dimensions
8”
5.6” 5”
Specifications
EcoConnect
TrueWireless Stereo (TWS)
Up to 30 ft / 9.1 m between
paired speakers
Charging Options
USB to 5V, 2A AC adapter
or Computer
Charging Time
Approximately 6 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