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.
A B