ECOXGEAR GDI-EX3W201

ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker User Manual

Model: GDI-EX3W201

1. Уводзіны

The ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 is a rugged, waterproof, and dustproof Bluetooth speaker designed to protect your smartphone while providing high-quality audio. It features a watertight dry box for secure storage of your phone and other small essentials, making it ideal for outdoor activities and environments where protection from water, sand, and snow is crucial. The speaker allows full control of your music and phone calls via external buttons, ensuring your device remains safe inside.

ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker, closed, showing the speaker grille and control buttons.
Figure 1: ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker (Black).

Прадукт скончаныview Відэа

Гэта відэа коратка апісваеview of the EcoExtreme 2's features and uses, demonstrating its waterproof capabilities and dry storage function.

2. Што ў скрынцы

Upon unpacking your ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2, please ensure all the following items are present:

  • 1x EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker
  • 1x USB-C Cable (for charging)
  • 1x User Guide (this document)
  • 1x Carabiner (for attachment)
ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker open, showing the empty interior with mesh pocket and elastic strap.
Figure 2: Contents of the EcoExtreme 2 dry box, including the USB-C cable and user guide.

3. Асаблівасці прадукту

  • Воданепранікальны і пыланепранікальны: Meets IP67 international standards, providing protection against rain, sand, and snow. The device floats, preventing loss in water.
  • Integrated Dry Box: Features a spacious, watertight compartment for secure storage of your smartphone, keys, and other small valuables.
  • Знешнія элементы кіравання: Music and phone buttons on the exterior allow full control of your device without needing to open the dry box.
  • Павялічаны тэрмін службы батарэі: Offers up to 15 hours of playtime at average listening levels, or 5 hours at maximum volume. The battery fully recharges in approximately 3 hours. The speaker can operate while recharging.
  • EcoCast Built-In: Wirelessly connect up to 100 EcoCast enabled speakers for a synchronized audio experience. Note: EcoCast is not compatible with previous generation EcoConnect technology.
  • Push-to-Talk Functionality: Compatible with the Zello App on your smartphone for walkie-talkie communication.
  • Bluetooth 5.0: Enables wireless audio streaming from your device, whether it's inside the dry box or up to 100 feet away.
  • Трывалая канструкцыя: Made from plastic, designed for rugged outdoor use.
  • Партатыўны дызайн: Lightweight at 1.38 pounds and includes a carabiner for easy transport.

4. Кіраўніцтва па наладцы

4.1 Charging the EcoExtreme 2

  1. Open the dry box by unlatching the side clips.
  2. Locate the USB-C charging port inside the dry box.
  3. Connect the provided USB-C cable to the speaker's charging port and the other end to a USB power source (e.g., wall adapter, computer USB port).
  4. Індыкатар зарадкі загарыцца. Поўная зарадка звычайна займае прыблізна 3 гадзіны.
  5. Once fully charged, disconnect the cable and ensure the dry box is securely closed to maintain its waterproof seal.

Note: The speaker can be used while it is charging.

4.2 Спалучэнне па Bluetooth

  1. Ensure the EcoExtreme 2 is powered on. If not, press and hold the Power button () on the front panel until the power indicator lights up.
  2. Націсніце кнопку Bluetooth (🖨) on the speaker. The Bluetooth indicator light will flash, indicating it is in pairing mode.
  3. На смартфоне або прыладзе з падтрымкай Bluetooth перайдзіце ў налады Bluetooth.
  4. Select "EcoExtreme 2" from the list of available devices.
  5. Once paired, the Bluetooth indicator light on the speaker will stop flashing and remain solid. You are now connected and ready to stream audio.

4.3 Using the Dry Box

The EcoExtreme 2 features a watertight compartment to protect your smartphone and other small items.

  1. Unlatch the two side clips to open the dry box.
  2. Carefully place your smartphone and any other small items (e.g., keys, cards) into the padded interior. Utilize the mesh pocket and elastic strap for organization.
  3. Ensure no items are obstructing the rubber gasket seal around the edges of the dry box.
  4. Close the lid firmly and secure both side clips until they click into place. This ensures a watertight seal.
ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker open, showing a smartphone placed inside the mesh pocket with an elastic strap.
Figure 3: Smartphone securely stored inside the EcoExtreme 2 dry box.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1 Асноўныя элементы кіравання

The EcoExtreme 2 features intuitive external buttons for controlling your audio and calls:

  • Кнопка харчавання (): Націсніце і ўтрымлівайце для ўключэння/выключэння.
  • Кнопка Bluetooth (🖨): Націсніце, каб увайсці ў рэжым спалучэння Bluetooth.
  • Кнопка прайгравання/паўзы (►►): Націсніце, каб прайграць або прыпыніць гук.
  • Volume Up/Down Buttons (+ / -): Націсніце, каб наладзіць гучнасць.
  • Кнопкі прапускання трэкаў (◀◀ / ►►): Націсніце, каб перайсці да папярэдняга або наступнага трэка.
  • Answer/End Call Button (📞): Press to answer an incoming call or end an ongoing call.
  • Кнопка мікрафона (🎤): Activates the built-in microphone for calls or voice commands.
  • EcoCast Button (): Used to connect multiple EcoExtreme 2 speakers.
  • Кнопка светлавога рэжыму (🔆): Controls the LED light modes (if applicable).

5.2 EcoCast Functionality

The EcoExtreme 2 supports EcoCast, allowing you to wirelessly connect up to 100 compatible ECOXGEAR speakers for a larger sound system.

  1. Primary Speaker: Ensure your first EcoExtreme 2 speaker is paired with your Bluetooth device.
  2. Secondary Speakers: Power on any additional EcoExtreme 2 speakers you wish to connect.
  3. On the primary speaker, press the EcoCast button (). The EcoCast indicator light will flash.
  4. On each secondary speaker, press the EcoCast button (). They will automatically search for and connect to the primary speaker.
  5. Once connected, the EcoCast indicator light on all speakers will become solid. Audio will now play through all linked speakers.

Important: EcoCast is not compatible with older EcoConnect technology. Ensure all speakers are EcoCast enabled.

5.3 Push-to-Talk (Zello App)

The EcoExtreme 2 can be used with the Zello App on your smartphone for push-to-talk communication, effectively turning your speaker into a walkie-talkie.

  1. Download and install the Zello App on your smartphone.
  2. Ensure your smartphone is securely placed inside the EcoExtreme 2 dry box and the speaker is connected via Bluetooth.
  3. Follow the Zello App's instructions to set up your account and channels.
  4. Use the dedicated Push-to-Talk button on the EcoExtreme 2 (often integrated with the microphone button or a specific Zello button, refer to the speaker's button icons for exact identification) to communicate through the app.

6. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

  • Уборка: After use, especially in saltwater or sandy environments, rinse the EcoExtreme 2 with fresh water. Use a soft, damp тканінай, каб выцерці вонкавую паверхню. Не выкарыстоўвайце абразіўныя ачышчальнікі або растваральнікі.
  • Сыход за пракладкай: Periodically inspect the rubber gasket inside the dry box lid for any debris, cracks, or damage. A clean, intact gasket is essential for maintaining the waterproof seal. Clean with a soft cloth and ensure it is free of sand or dirt before closing.
  • захоўванне: Store the speaker in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use. For long-term storage, ensure the battery is partially charged (around 50%) to prolong its lifespan.
  • Порт для зарадкі: Keep the USB-C charging port clean and dry.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

7.1 Няма харчавання

  • Пераканайцеся, што акумулятар зараджаны. Падключыце дынамік да крыніцы харчавання з дапамогай кабеля USB-C.
  • Націсніце і ўтрымлівайце кнопку харчавання некалькі секунд, каб пераканацца, што гэта не проста кароткае націсканне.

7.2 Праблемы са спалучэннем Bluetooth

  • Make sure the EcoExtreme 2 is in pairing mode (Bluetooth indicator flashing).
  • Ensure your device's Bluetooth is enabled and within range (up to 100 feet).
  • Forget "EcoExtreme 2" from your device's Bluetooth list and try pairing again.
  • Turn both the speaker and your device off and on again.

7.3 Poor Sound Quality or No Audio

  • Праверце ўзровень гучнасці як на дынаміку, так і на падлучанай прыладзе.
  • Ensure the speaker is not submerged in water if sound quality is muffled (though it is waterproof, sound transmission is affected underwater).
  • Verify that the speaker is properly paired and connected to your device.
  • If using EcoCast, ensure all speakers are correctly linked.

7.4 Water Leakage in Dry Box

  • Immediately remove your device and dry it.
  • Inspect the rubber gasket around the dry box lid for any dirt, sand, hair, or damage. Clean the gasket thoroughly.
  • Ensure the lid is closed firmly and both side clips are fully latched.
  • Avoid overfilling the dry box, which can prevent a proper seal.

8. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Назва мадэліЭкаэкстрым 2
Нумар мадэліGDI-EX3W201
МаркаЭКАКСГІР
МатэрыялПластыкавыя
КолерЧорны
Памеры прадукту2.6" Г x 5.5" Ш x 10.1" У
Вага прадмета1.38 фунта (22 унцыі)
Тып дынамікаНа адкрытым паветры
Тэхналогія падлучэнняБесправадная сувязь (Bluetooth 5.0)
Дыяпазон BluetoothДа 100 футаў
Крыніца харчаванняПрацуе ад акумулятара (1 літый-іённы акумулятар уключаны)
Ёмістасць батарэі2600 Міліamp Гадзіны
Час зарадкіПрыкладна 3 гадзін
Час гульніUp to 15 hours (average volume), 5 hours (max volume)
Максімальная выхадная магутнасць дынаміка15 ват
Рэжым выхаду гукуМона
Узровень воданепранікальнасціIP67 (воданепранікальны і пыланепранікальны)
Метад кантролюСэнсарныя кнопкі
АсаблівасціBuilt-in Microphone, Lightweight, Portable, Stereo Pairing (EcoCast), Waterproof, Dry Box
Сумяшчальныя прыладыСмартфоны, планшэты
UPC819127010850

9. Гарантыя і падтрымка

9.1 Гарантыя вытворцы

The ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2 Dry Box Bluetooth Speaker comes with a 1-гадовая гарантыя ад вытворцыГэтая гарантыя распаўсюджваецца на дэфекты матэрыялаў і вырабу пры нармальным выкарыстанні. Калі ласка, захавайце пацвярджэнне пакупкі для прад'яўлення прэтэнзій па гарантыі. Гарантыя не распаўсюджваецца на пашкоджанні, выкліканыя няправільным выкарыстаннем, няшчаснымі выпадкамі, несанкцыянаванымі мадыфікацыямі або звычайным зносам.

9.2 Падтрымка кліентаў

For technical assistance, warranty inquiries, or further information regarding your ECOXGEAR EcoExtreme 2, please contact ECOXGEAR customer support directly. Refer to the official ECOXGEAR webна сайце або на ўпакоўцы, каб знайсці найбольш актуальную кантактную інфармацыю.

You can also visit the official ECOXGEAR store for additional product information and support resources: ECOXGEAR Store

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