EcoxGear SolJam User manual

Models: GDI-EXSJ401
User Guide
Sol Jam

Quick Start
Open Cap on the back of your Sol Jam
Turn on the Main Power Switch
On the Top Panel, press the Standby Power
Button to power on your Sol Jam
Search your Bluetooth Connection on your
Smart Device
Pair & Play
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Control Buttons
LED Status Indicators
Power, Charge, Bluetooth, EcoCast
LED Battery Level Indicators
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.
6) AVOID prolonged exposure to 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, 2A
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.
13) Contact our Customer Support at [email protected] or call us at 800.903.9524.
LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:
The Sol Jam is covered by a 1-year limited warranty that covers defects in workmanship
and / or materials for a period of 1 year 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 only for the original owner who
purchases the unit from an authorized dealer. Transfers do not qualify for warranty protection.
Grace Digital reserves the right to replace any out-of-stock 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.
Sol Jam by ECOXGEAR, a division of Grace Digital Inc., San Diego, California.
Designed and Engineered in the USA. Made in China.
Patent Pending.

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: Sol Jam 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.
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.
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.
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.
On/Off
Press button once to
power on or off.
IMPORTANT: Standby Power
function will NOT operate
when the Master Power
Switch is set OFF. Master
Power Switch under the cap
on the back panel must be
set ON for Standby & your
Sol Jam to operate.
Bluetooth
When turned on, the Sol
Jam will search for your
Bluetooth. Refer to “Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3”
part for details.
EcoCast
Press button to cycle
through 3 modes: Speaker
Mode, EcoCast Transmitting
Mode, and EcoCast
Receiving Mode.
Speaker Volume
Press to decrease or
to increase Speaker Volume.
NOTE: Some Bluetooth
devices may require to be
manually set for maximum
audio level.
Control Buttons & Operations
Your Sol Jam 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
or play song tracks.
When receiving an incoming
phone call, press button once
to answer. Press button again
to hang up. You can also
PRESS AND HOLD to reject
an incoming call.
NOTE: To use this feature,
the Sol Jam MUST be paired
with your Bluetooth device.
Party Lights
Press button to cycle through
8 Party Light modes: White,
White (Low), Green, Red,
Blue, Music Sync, Color Fade,
and Off.
When the Sol Jam is turned
off, press button to turn
on the LED Battery Level
Indicators. They will remain
on for 3 seconds.
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IMPORTANT: Battery Level
function will NOT operate
when the Master Power
Switch is set OFF.
LED Status Indicators
There are 4 LED Status
Indicators located on the
Top of the unit. Each LED
indicates a different feature
status: Power, Charge,
Bluetooth, and EcoCast.
When turned on, the
Power LED above the
Standby Power Button
will shine Green, indicating
Power On Status.
Connect the USB-C Input on
the Back Panel to a power
source. The Charge LED
indicates Charging Status.
FLASHING RED: Charge
in process
SOLID RED: Full
charge complete
Connect your smartphone,
or other personal device, to
the USB Output on the Back
Panel to charge your device.
The Charge LED will shine
Green, indicating External
Device Charging in process.
Refer to Back Panel:
Functions for
additional details.
CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
unit and/or connections are
wet or damp.
When turned on, the
Bluetooth LED above the
Bluetooth Button will
flash or shine solid Blue,
indicating Bluetooth Status.
FLASHING BLUE: Ready
to pair
SOLID BLUE: Bluetooth
connection successful
Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3 for
additional details.
The EcoCast LED above
the EcoCast Button
indicates EcoCast Status.
SOLID BLUE: Speaker Mode
SOLID RED: EcoCast
Transmitting Mode
SOLID GREEN: EcoCast
Receiving Mode
LED Battery Level
Indicators
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.
Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3 for
additional details.
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 receiver is connected, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
RF WARNING STATEMENT:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be
used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
IC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1 ) This device may not cause interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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 water, clean it thoroughly after use with fresh water.
The USB cables, power adapters, 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.

For Charging
AC (5V, 2A) USB Wall Outlet Power Adapter
For Mounting
Suction Cup Mount (¼” mount)
Handlebar Mount Adapter (¼” mount)
Optional Accessories
What’s in the Box
USB Cable
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Using the Sun to Power Sol Jam
Place the Sol Jam in direct
sunlight. Solar charging is
most efficient if the entire
solar panel on the Sol Jam
is directly facing the sun
without any obstacles in
the way.
The efficiency of the solar
charging varies based on
a variety of factors: angle
of the sun, global location,
time of day, time of year,
and cloud cover.
If the Sol Jam battery is full,
the solar charging circuitry
within the Sol Jam turns off
until the battery is drained
and needs recharging.
IMPORTANT: When using
the Sol Jam to charge
devices, always do so in a
dry environment. If the cap
on the back panel is not
properly closed, the unit is
NOT watertight.

Set Up Recommendations 1-2-3
Charge Your Sol Jam Prior to First Use
For best performance, fully charge your Sol Jam
before you turn it on for the first time. Connect the USB-C
port to the USB cable and a 5V power source. Charge the
unit until the LED Charging Status Indicator and all four
Battery Level Indicators are green, indicating a full charge.
NOTE: The LED Charging Status Indicator will only turn
on while the Sol Jam is connected to a 5V power source. It
will flash red while charging and switch to solid red when
the unit has reached a full charge.
Approximately 4 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 Sol Jam.
Power On, Battery, & LED Status Indicators
Once fully charged, press the Standby Power Button
on the top of your Sol Jam. You will hear, “Speaker mode”
(“EcoCast transmitting,” or “EcoCast receiving,” depending
on which Mode the Sol Jam is in), “ready to connect”
when powering on.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Main Power Switch,
located on the Inside Panel, is set to the ON position. If
the switch is in the OFF position, your Sol Jam 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 LED represents 25% of a charge, with 4 full
LEDs indicating a full charge.
Audio playback time is approximately 12 hours at
75% volume.
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Specifications
Unit Weight
25.1 ounces
Output Power
20W Peak
S/N Ratio
88dB +/- 3dB
Power Source
3.7V, 5200mAh
Lithium Battery
USB-C Input
5V, 2A
USB Output
5V, 2.4A
Frequency Range
125Hz-18,000Hz
EcoCast
Using Qualcomm® Broadcast
Audio technology
EcoCast Range
30 ft / 9.1 m between
Casting speaker and
Receiving speakers
Mount Attachment Point
¼” diameter
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® CSR 5.0
Bluetooth Range
Up to 100 ft / 30 m
Play Time
12+ hours from full charge at
75% volume level
Charging Time
Approx. 4 hrs (AC adapter)
Solar charge rate varies with
environmental conditions
Solar Panel
Photovoltaic (PV)
Solar Charge
Charging Options
Solar, USB to AC adapter,
USB to computer
Waterproof /
Dustproof Rating
IP67
Unit Dimensions Mount Attachment Point
6.1”5.0”
3.1”

Once the connection between the speakers is
successful, Speaker C (and Speaker D) will announce,
“Connection Successful,” and start playing music from
your Bluetooth device.
NOTES:
• If all the speakers are turned off, then turned on, the
speaker(s) in EcoCast Receiving Mode (Speakers B,
C, and D) will automatically re-connect to the
speaker in Transmitting Mode (Speaker A). If they
are not automatically re-connected, please follow the
above steps.
• You can also pair the Sol Jam with any other
ECOXGEAR speaker bearing the EcoCast symbol .
• The EcoCast functionality is only available while using
Bluetooth as your Audio Source at a maximum range of
30 feet between speakers.
• While connecting the Sol Jam speakers, make sure
that the speakers are within a few feet of each other.
3Bluetooth Pairing & Your Audio
Connecting With Bluetooth:
Connect To Your Smart Device & Play Audio
When your Sol Jam is turned on, the LED Bluetooth
Status Indicator on the Top Panel will flash blue,
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.
When the ECOXGEAR selection is made and the
Bluetooth connection is completed, your Sol Jam will
announce: “Your phone is connected.” The Bluetooth
Status Indicator will shine blue.
Once connected, select and play your desired audio.
Pairing Mode: If the Bluetooth Status Indicator is not
flashing or if you wish to place your Sol Jam in pairing
mode, press and release the Bluetooth Button on
the Top Panel. Your Sol Jam shall announce, “Ready to
connect,” when ready to pair to a new device.
NOTE: Your Sol Jam 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 Sol Jam 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 (Sol Jam 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 Sol Jam and delete the
Bluetooth connection. The Sol Jam will then be available to
pair & connect to an alternate Bluetooth enabled Smartphone
/ Audio Device.
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Power on the additional Sol Jam speaker(s)
(Speaker C and Speaker D). Press to cycle through
to and initiate EcoCast Receiving Mode. The EcoCast
LED Indicator will flash Green, and the speaker(s) will
announce, “EcoCast receiving.”
On Speaker A (the speaker with the EcoCast LED
Indicator shining solid Red), PRESS AND HOLD for
3 seconds. The EcoCast LED Indicator will flash Red.
Power on Speaker B speaker and press to cycle
through to and initiate EcoCast Receiving Mode. The
EcoCast LED Indicator will flash Green, and the speaker
will announce, “EcoCast receiving.”
Once the connection between the speakers is successful,
Speaker B will announce, “Connection Successful,” and
start playing music from your Bluetooth device.
EcoCast: Additional Receiving Speakers
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2
A
B
C
D

EcoCast – Broadcast Your Music to
Multiple Speakers
When you have two or more Sol Jam speakers, you can build
a broadcast system by initiating EcoCast Transmitting Mode
in one Sol Jam speaker and broadcasting your music to one
or more Sol Jam speakers in EcoCast Receiving Mode.
EcoCast: First Two Speakers
Follow the Pairing a Bluetooth Device instructions to
connect one Sol Jam (Speaker A) to your Bluetooth
device. After your device is connected to Speaker A,
you can select a song to play.
Press on Speaker A to initiate EcoCast Transmitting
Mode. The EcoCast LED Indicator (the fourth LED
Indicator from the left) will flash Red, and the speaker
will announce, “EcoCast transmitting.”
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A B
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 (clockwise) so the cap’s arrow
point lines up with the locked symbol along the
back edge of the unit.
To access the connections, turn the cap to the LEFT
(counter-clockwise) so the cap’s arrow point lines up with
the unlocked symbol along the back edge of the unit.
Master Power Switch & Connections
Access ConnectionsSelect Unlocked Open Cap
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OFF
ON
OUTPUT
AUX-IN
AUDIO
INPUT
5V...2.0A
2
OFF
ON
OUTPUT
AUX-IN
AUDIO
INPUT
5V...2.0A
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Master Power Switch
Sol Jam has a separate
Master Power Switch and
a Standby Button. The
switch MUST be set to the
ON position to power your
Sol Jam. Once the switch is
set to ON, use the Standby
Power 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.
Input
Connect the USB cable to
the USB-C Input (5V, 2A) to
charge your Sol Jam.
RECOMMENDATION: Use
the USB cable included in
the box.
NOTE: Charge time
from low to full charge is
approximately 4 hours.
While playing audio, Sol Jam
can be charged or charge
your device. Battery play time
shall be reduced depending
on the time and size of
the device charging while
connected to your Sol Jam.
CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
unit and/or connections are
wet or damp.
Back Panel: Functions Output
Connect to the USB Output
(5V, 2.4A) port to charge your
personal device. Use the
USB cable included with your
personal device.
NOTE: Charging rates are
similar to the charging rate
when connected to the USB
of a desktop PC.
Charge time is approximately
4 hours from low to full
for most smartphones;
however, charge times will
vary depending on the device
being charged, the device’s
battery specifications, and
the device features.
In some instances your
personal device may
not indicate if charge is
in process.
CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
unit and/or connections are
wet or damp.
Audio AUX-IN
Connect an audio device
using the 3.5mm cable
connection as an alternative
to a Bluetooth connection to
your Sol Jam.
NOTE: Volume level must
be controlled from the audio
device when connected to
the AUX-IN connection.