EcoxGear SOUNDEXTREME SEI-ETAMPBAT7700 20 Series User manual

ExtremeTower
8 inch Tower Speakers
User Guide
ExtremeTower TA8
Models: SEI-ETAMP7700...20
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Bluetooth Amplified
Tower Speaker
Passive Tower Speaker
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Bluetooth Amplified
Tower Speaker
Passive Tower Speaker
Battery
ExtremeTower TB8
Models: SEI-ETBAT7700...20
ExtremeTower TBB8
Models: SEI-ETAMPBAT7700...20
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Bluetooth Amplified Tower Speakers + Batteries

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· Please read the Hardware Guide, Installation Guide, and this User
Guide before installation and use.
· If your model includes a rechargeable Battery Pack and you want
to use the optional charge feature by connecting to your vehicle’s
power source, please confirm you are only providing 12 volts to the
speaker BEFORE installing the battery pack.
· CAUTION: Do NOT connect to a 24V, 48V or 72V power supply!
The voltage for the power input is +12VDC. Connecting the
ExtremeTower directly to higher voltages will cause damage to the
speaker and cause the rechargeable battery to overcharge and
overheat! In extreme cases, excess voltage can cause the battery
to expand, leak, or potentially catch on FIRE! Any damage to the
battery due to improper connections to higher voltages will VOID
THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
· The Amplified Speaker has a Remote Turn-On Input Wire. It
provides a great feature that ensures there is no power drain when
your vehicle is turned o. So, you will need to connect this input
with the included Remote Turn-On Wire to your vehicle ignition
switch. If you are not able to connect it to your vehicle ignition
switch, connect this input to a rocker switch (not included), then
connect the rocker switch to your vehicle’s power supply.
· The Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker is compatible with the
ECOXGEAR audio and LED lighting EcoSystem, which includes
LEDCast and EcoCast Innovations. Look for the LEDCast
and EcoCast logos on the growing family of ECOXGEAR and
SoundExtreme audio and lighting solutions. EcoCast-enabled
audio products are designed to be paired with one or more
EcoCast-enabled products. Simply initiate EcoCast Transmitting
Mode in one SoundExtreme or ECOXGEAR speaker and
broadcast your music to one or more EcoCast-enabled products
in Receiving Mode.
· LED lights are known to create interference (noise) on some FM
radio frequencies (stations). When you tune or seek a station, it is
recommended that you turn the LED Party Lights off.
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Switches
Power Mode Switch
The Power Mode Switch (Red Switch) is located behind the
rear Cover.
· Remove the back Cover to view the switch. This switch modifies
the Power On State when you turn on your vehicle ignition switch.
· When the Switch is set to the On position (factory default
setting), the speaker will be turned on.
· When the Switch is set to the Standby position, the speaker will
enter Standby Mode. You will need to press the Power Button
on the Amplified Speaker or the RF Remote Control to turn the
speaker on.
FM Antenna Switch
The Amplified Speaker has a built-in FM Antenna. It also includes an
FM Dipole Antenna Jack for an optional external antenna connection
and improved reception (dipole antenna sold separately). Next to the
Power Mode Switch is the FM Antenna Switch (Blue Switch).
· When the Switch is set to the INT position (factory default
setting), the speaker will use the internal FM Antenna.
· When the Switch is set to the EXT position, the speaker will use
external antenna (sold separately) for FM radio reception.
Power
Standby
INT
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Buttons and LED Status Indicators
Buttons and LED Status Indicators
Only the Amplified Tower Speakers have Control Buttons. The
Passive Tower Speakers do not have any Control Buttons and must
be controlled via the connected Amplified Speakers.
For models with two amplified speakers, the speakers function
independently or can be paired wirelessly together via the EcoCast
function. Please refer to EcoCast – Stream Music Between Multiple
Speakers for more details.
1. Power Button
· Short-press to turn the speaker on / o.
2. Battery Level LED Indicators
· Each LED represents 25% of a charge.
3. Left and Right Channel LED Indicators
· LLED Light On: The Amplified Speaker will play the Left Audio
Channel and the passive speaker will play the Right Audio Channel
for true stereo.
· RLED Light On: The Amplified speaker will play the Left Audio
Channel and the passive speaker will play the Right Audio Channel
for true stereo.

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Buttons and LED Status Indicators
· Land RLED Lights On: Both speakers will play the Left and Right
Audio Channels (Mono).
4. Mode Button with LED Indicator
· Short-press to change Modes. The Mode LED Status Indicator will
change color to indicate the current Mode:
· Solid Blue: Speaker Mode
· Flashing Red: EcoCast Transmitting – Pairing Ready
· Solid Red: EcoCast Transmitting
· Flashing Green: EcoCast Receiving – Pairing Ready
· Solid Green: EcoCast Receiving – Paired with EcoCast
Transmitting speaker
· Flashing Red and White: EcoCast Transmitting in FM Mode –
Pairing Ready
· Solid White: FM
· PRESS AND HOLD for 2 seconds to enable EcoCast pairing.
5. Bluetooth Button with LED Status Indicator
· Short-press to enable pairing with your phone or other
Bluetooth device.
· Flashing Blue: Bluetooth Pairing
· Solid Blue: Bluetooth Connected
· PRESS AND HOLD for 5 seconds to clear all Bluetooth and
EcoCast pairing records.
6. FM Preset Buttons
· The speaker has the ability to store and play 3 FM radio presets.
· Short-press a Preset Button and the speaker will tune to the saved
station corresponding to the Preset Button.

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Buttons and LED Status Indicators
· PRESS AND HOLD a Preset Button for 2 seconds to save the
station that you are currently listening to to that Preset Button.
7. Play/Pause Button
· Short-press to play or pause audio playback.
8. Volume and Buttons
· Short-press the or Buttons to increase or decrease the
speaker’s volume.
· PRESS AND HOLD both the and Buttons at the same time
for 3 seconds to change the Left and Right Audio Channel settings
for the speaker. Each PRESS AND HOLD will cycle through Left,
Right, and Mono.
9. Track Buttons
· In Bluetooth Mode, short-press or to skip to the previous or
the next track.
· In FM Mode, short-press or to tune in a radio station.
· In FM Mode, PRESS AND HOLD or to seek a strong station.
10. Party Lights Button
· Short-press the Party Lights Button to cycle through the
Party Light Modes.
· PRESS AND HOLD to turn the Party Lights on / o.
11. Dome Light Button
· Short-press to turn on. Each consecutive short-press will cycle
through the three Dome Light brightness levels (high, mid, low)
and then turn the Dome Light o.
· PRESS AND HOLD to turn the Dome Light o.

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Audio Functions
Connecting and Playing Bluetooth Audio
1. Turn the speaker on and place the speaker into Bluetooth Mode.
2. Short-press the Mode Button until you hear, “Speaker Mode.
Ready to connect,” announced.
3. On your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select ‘SoundEx-ETA8’ to
pair. If you don’t see the speaker name, turn your phone’s Bluetooth
o and on again to refresh the list, or short-press the Bluetooth
Button on the speaker to enable Bluetooth pairing again.
4. Wait for a few seconds. Once the pairing and connection are
completed, the speaker will announce, “Your phone is connected,”
and the Bluetooth LED Status Indicator will light up solid blue.
Change the Speakers’ Audio Channel.
By default, the speakers are set to Mono Mode. Both the Land R
Status LED’s will shine green.
1. PRESS AND HOLD both the and Buttons at the same
time for 3 seconds to change the Audio Channel.
Each 3-second Press and Hold will cycle through Left (L),
Right (R), and Mono Mode.
2. The speaker will announce the Mode audio changes and the
appropriate LED Status Indicator will light up.
If you have one Amplified Speaker and one Passive Speaker, you
only need to make the change on the Amplified Speaker; the Passive
Speaker will automatically be assigned to the appropriate Audio
Channel, e.g. if you set the Amplified Speaker to the Left Audio
Channel, the Passive Speaker will be set to the Right Channel.
If you have two Amplified Speakers, you will need to follow the above
steps to set up each Amplified Speaker.

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Audio Functions
Listening to FM Radio
The first time you listen to FM Radio on your ExtremeTower
Speakers, check the FM ANT Switch position to make sure it is in the
correct position. If you use the Internal Antenna, the switch should be
in the INT position.
Recommendation: Turn the LED Party Lights o when searching
for a radio station. LED lights can create interference with some FM
radio frequencies.
Station Tuning
1. Short-press the Mode Button to cycle through to FM Mode, the
speaker will announce, “FM Mode.”
2. Short-press or to tune in a radio station.
PRESS AND HOLD or to seek a strong station.
3. Short-press the or Button to adjust the volume.
FM Preset
1. PRESS AND HOLD a Preset Button to save the current station to
the corresponding Preset.
2. Short-press a Preset Button to tune to the saved station
corresponding to that Preset Button.
INT

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Audio Functions
EcoCast – Stream Music Between Multiple Speakers
The Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker has EcoCast built-in, which
allows the speaker to broadcast (transmit) or receive wireless audio
streams to or from other EcoCast-enabled products.
EcoCast Streaming: Two Modes
Use the Mode Button on the Amplified Speaker to set the speaker
into EcoCast Transmitting Mode or EcoCast Receiving Mode:
1. EcoCast Transmitting Mode: When set in this Mode, the EcoCast
Transmitting speaker broadcasts audio to multiple wireless
connected EcoCast-enabled speakers.
The Transmitting speaker’s audio streaming can be the music
played from your phone (via Bluetooth), or FM radio.
2. EcoCast Receiving Mode. When set in this Mode, the Amplified
Speaker will receive audio from an EcoCast Transmitting speaker,
soundbar, or radio.
Notes:
· When set to Speaker Mode, the Amplified Speaker turns the
EcoCast capability o.
· When you have two or more Amplified Speakers or other
ECOXGEAR or SoundExtreme speakers bearing the EcoCast
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Audio Functions
symbol, you can build a broadcast system by initiating EcoCast
Transmitting Mode in one Amplified Speaker and broadcasting
your music to one or more EcoCast-enabled speakers in EcoCast
Receiving Mode.
EcoCast: First Two Amplified Speakers
Follow the steps below to pair two Amplified Tower Speakers:
1. Follow the Connecting and Playing Bluetooth Audio
instructions to connect one Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker
(Speaker A) to your Bluetooth device. After your device is
connected to Speaker A, you can play your desired audio.
2. Press the Mode Button to put Speaker A into EcoCast
Transmitting Mode. The Mode LED Status Indicator will flash Red,
and the speaker will announce, “EcoCast transmitting.”
3. Power on the other Amplified Tower Speaker (Speaker B) and
press the Mode Button to cycle through to and initiate EcoCast
Receiving Mode. The Mode LED Status Indicator will flash Green,
and the speaker will announce, “EcoCast receiving.”
4. Once the connection between the speakers is successful,
Speaker B will announce, “Connection successful,” and start
playing audio.
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Audio Functions
EcoCast: Additional Receiving Speakers
1. Turn on the additional EcoCast-enabled speakers (Speaker C
and Speaker D) and press the Mode Button to cycle through
to and initiate EcoCast Receiving Mode. The Mode LED Status
Indicator will flash Green, and the speaker will announce,
“EcoCast receiving.”
2. On Speaker A (the speaker with the Mode LED Status Indicator
shining solid Red), PRESS AND HOLD the Mode Button for 3
seconds. The Mode LED Status Indicator will flash Red.
3. Once the connection between the speakers is successful,
Speaker C (and Speaker D) will announce, “Connection
successful,” and start playing audio.
Notes:
· If all the speakers are turned o, then turned on, the speaker(s) in
EcoCast Receiving Mode (Speakers B, C, and D) will automatically
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Audio Functions
re-connect to the speaker in EcoCast Transmitting Mode
(Speaker A). If they do not automatically re-connected, please
follow the above steps to reconnect.
· The EcoCast functionality has a maximum range of 30 feet
between speakers.
· While connecting the ExtremeTower Speakers, make sure that the
speakers are within a few feet of each other.
EcoCast: Streaming Your FM Radio Station to Multiple Speakers
The Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker (Speaker FM) also has the
capability to stream FM radio stations to other EcoCast-enabled
speakers in Receiving Mode.
When playing an FM radio station, the Amplified Tower Speaker
automatically enables EcoCast Transmitting. To receive FM
streaming via EcoCast, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on another EcoCast-enabled speaker (Speaker E), press the
Mode Button to cycle though to EcoCast Receiving Mode. The
Mode LED Status Indicator will flash Green, and Speaker E will
announce, “EcoCast receiving.”.
2. On Speaker FM, PRESS AND HOLD the Mode Button for 3
seconds. The Status LED Indicator will flash Red and White.
3. Once the connection between the speakers is successful,
Speaker E will announce, “Connection successful,” and start
playing audio.
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Audio Functions
Play Audio Streams From Another EcoCast-Enabled Speaker
If there is an EcoCast-enabled speaker in EcoCast Transmitting
Mode nearby, you can set your Amplified Tower Speaker (Speaker
A) to EcoCast Receiving Mode and play audio streams from the
EcoCast Transmitting speaker (Speaker T):
1. Turn on your Amplified Tower Speaker, press the Mode Button
to cycle though to EcoCast Receiving Mode. The Mode LED
Status Indicator will flash Green, and the speaker will announce,
“EcoCast receiving.”
2. On Speaker T, PRESS AND HOLD the Mode Button for 3
seconds. The LED Status Indicator will flash Red.
Note: If Speaker T is not an Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker,
it may require a dierent button operation to enter EcoCast
Transmitting (Pairing Ready) Mode. Please refer to Speaker T's
User Guide.
3. Once the connection between the speakers is successful,
Speaker A will announce, “Connection successful,” and start
playing audio.
Note: A speaker in EcoCast Receiving Mode will play at the same
volume level (Volume Sync) as received in the audio streams from the
EcoCast Transmitting speaker. You can press +or –on the EcoCast
Receiving speaker to adjust the volume for the EcoCast Receiving
speaker only. However, as soon as the EcoCast Transmitting speaker
has a playback change (e.g., track change or a volume change), the
EcoCast Receiving speaker will once again Volume Sync with the
Transmitting speaker.
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Lighting Control Concepts
LED Lighting Zones, Modes, and Scenes
The Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker can also be controlled by
the included SoundExtreme Universal Remote Control and the
SoundExtreme Smartphone App. Below are some terms and
definitions to help you better understand the Remote Control and the
SoundExtreme App.
Zone
A Zone corresponds to all the LED lights that are connected
directly to one physical connection on an LED Lighting Controller
output, either integrated in the Amplified Tower Speaker or in an
ExtremeController (sold separately). When you change a Zone
status (on / o, Mode, etc.), the LEDs connected to that Zone will
change accordingly. You can control one Zone or multiple Zones at a
time.
The integrated LED Lighting Controller on the Amplified
ExtremeTower Speaker supports 2 Zones:
· Zone 1 – The RGB LED Party Lights behind the speaker.
· Zone 2 – The Dome Light on the bottom of the speaker (the Dome
Light is a utility light and only shines White).
Mode
There are 3 LED Mode categories, totaling in 44 Modes supported
by the RF Remote. The SoundExtreme app can support many
more Color Modes.
1. Color Mode: Each Color Mode lights up the LEDs in a solid color.
There are 8 Color Buttons on the Remote Control: Red, Green,
Blue, White, Orange, Yellow, Cyan, and Purple. You can create a
custom color by utilizing the SoundExtreme Smartphone App.
2. Party Mode: There are 20 preset Party Modes accessible via the
Remote Control and SoundExtreme Smartphone App. The app

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Lighting Control Concepts
allows you to customize each of the 20 Party Modes, allowing for
nearly unlimited color, cascading, and LED chasing options.
3. Music Mode: There are 16 Music Modes accessible via the
Remote Control and SoundExtreme Smartphone App.
Scene
A Scene is programed via the SoundExtreme Smartphone App.
You can customize each Zone into a Scene (a preset). Setting the
Scenes on the app allows a 1-button press to bring up your desired
custom settings for all of the LED products connected to the LED
Lighting Controller.
The Amplified Speaker has 5 Scene settings. They are user
customizable and programmable. The default Scene settings are:
· Scene 1: Patriot 1
· Scene 2: Flowing colors
· Scene 3: Zoom
· Scene 4: Fading colors
· Scene 5: Christmas

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RF Remote Control
Each Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker comes with a SoundExtreme
Universal Remote Control.
Basic Functions
1. Power, MODE, and all the Audio Playback Control Buttons on the
Remote Control have the same functions as their corresponding
buttons on the Amplified Tower Speaker.
Note: If the Amplified Tower Speaker is powered by a removable
and rechargeable Battery Pack, and the speaker is turned o,
pressing the Power Button will NOT turn on the speaker (infrared
remote control is turned o to save battery power when a
battery-powered speaker is turned o). You have to press the
Power Button on the speaker to turn it on.
Power Button
Radio Presets and
Remote Pairing
Buttons:
MFB, P1 · · · P3
Zone Buttons:
Z1 · · · Z4
Zone-Mode Buttons:
Z1-M · · · Z4-M
Audio Playback
Control Buttons
Common Buttons:
Mode, Scene,
Bright, Speed,
and Color

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RF Remote Control
2. LED Lighting Control Buttons: The Amplified Tower Speaker only
has two LED Lighting Zones.
· Zone 1 is set for the speaker RGB LED Party Lights on the
Amplified Speaker and the Passive Speaker.
Zone 1 LEDs have all the LED Lighting Modes and features
mentioned in Section LED Lighting Zones, Modes, and Scenes.
· Zone 2 is set for the Dome Light on the Amplified Speaker. The
Zone 2 LED is a (White) utility light with 3 brightness level controls
(low, mid and high). Zone 2 does not have any of the LED lighting
Modes and features mentioned in LED Lighting Zones, Modes,
and Scenes.
· The Z1-M Button and LED Mode Button have the same
function, as the speaker LEDs are the only Zone with lighting
Mode changes.
· The Z2-M Button controls the Dome Light's 3 brightness levels.
· Z3, Z4, Z3-M, and Z4-M Buttons do not have functions for
this product.
3. MFB, P1, P2, and P3 Buttons:
· When the Amplified Speaker is in FM mode, P1, P2, and P3 Buttons
have the same functions as the corresponding Preset Buttons on
the speaker.
· In combination with the MFB Button, the P1, P2 or P3 Buttons will
let you to pair one Remote Control with up to 3 speakers or to
select an individual speaker to control.
Remote Control Pairing and Speaker Selection
The SoundExtreme Universal Remote Control can pair with and
save up to 3 speakers in its memory as P1, P2, and P3 speakers. The
included Remote Control comes paired with the Amplified Tower
Speaker as the P1 speaker. You can use it out of the box to control the
speaker after it is powered on.

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RF Remote Control
If the speaker does not react when you press a button on the Remote
Control, check if the battery isolator (clear plastic strip) on the
Remote battery compartment is removed (pulled out) completely.
Then, follow the steps below.
Remote Control Pairing
1. When the speaker is on, PRESS AND HOLD the <and >Buttons
on the speaker at the same time for 3 seconds. The Land RLED
Status Indicators and the speaker's Party Lights will flash Green,
indicating the speaker is ready to pair with a remote.
2. PRESS AND HOLD the MFB Button for 3 seconds, then
press P1 (P2, or P3) to save the pairing speaker as the P1 (P2,
or P3) speaker.
Select a Speaker to Control
Assuming your Remote Control has paired with Speaker 1 and 2 as
P1 and P2 speakers, Speaker 1 is currently controlled by the Remote
Control. If you want to use the Remote Control to control Speaker 2,
follow the steps below.
1. PRESS AND HOLD the MFB Button for 3 seconds, Speaker P1's
Party Lights will flash Blue, indicating your remote is the process of
speaker selection.
2. While Speaker P1 is flashing Blue, press P2. The Party Lights
on Speaker 2 will flash Blue 3 times and produce a prompt
double-beep tone, indicating Speaker P2 is selected.
3. Press a button on the Remote Control. Speaker P2 will produce
the corresponding action, while Speaker P1 will have no response.
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RF Remote Control
Speaker Party Lights and Dome Light Control
When the Amplified ExtremeTower Speaker is on, you can use the
Remote Control to change the Party Lights and Dome Light.
Zone 1: Party Lights – Lighting Mode Control
1. Press the Z1 Button. The Party Lights will briefly light up Green
in ascending order and then enter Scene 1 – Patriot 1 (Red,
White, and Blue) or light up a random color pattern.
2. Now you can change the LED Lighting Mode with one of the
following button presses:
· Short-press one of the 8 Color Buttons to light the LEDs in the
corresponding color.
· Short-press the Mode or Z1-M Button to cycle through LED
Modes. If you want to go back to the previous Mode, you can
double-click either the Mode Button or the Z1-M Button.
3. Press the Z1 Button to turn o the Party Lights.
Zone 2: Dome Light Control
1. Press the Z2 Button. The Dome Light will turn on.
2. Press the Z2-M Button to cycle through 3 brightness levels (High,
Mid, and Low).
3. Press the Z2 Button to turn o the Dome Light.

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Remote Functions Overview
BUTTON ACTION FUNCTION
Short-Press To turn on / o the Amplified speaker.
Short-Press To play / pause audio.
Short-Press · In Bluetooth Mode: To skip to the
previous or the next track.
· In FM Mode: To tune in a station.
Press and Hold
(for 3 seconds)
In FM Mode: To seek a strong station.
Short-Press To Change Modes.
Press and Hold
(for 3 seconds)
To enable EcoCast pairing.
Short-Press To increase or decrease the
speaker’s volume.
Press and Hold Both
(for 3 seconds)
To change the Left and Right Audio
Channel settings for the speaker.