ECOXGEAR GDI-EXBMP510 Boulder Max Pro Waterproof Outdoor Speaker User Guide

GDI-EXBMP510 Boulder Max Pro Waterproof Outdoor Speaker

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Product Specifications

• Product Name: Boulder Max Pro Waterproof
  Outdoor Speaker

• Model: GDI-EXBMP510

• Manufacturer: ECOXGEAR, a division of Grace
  Digital Inc.

• Design: California, USA

• Manufacturing: China

• Patents: Pending

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Information

It is crucial to adhere to the safety guidelines provided to
ensure the safe use of your Boulder Max Pro speaker:

• Do not remove the cover as there are no user-serviceable parts
  inside.

• Avoid exposure to non-insulated dangerous voltage that may pose
  a risk of electric shock.

• Follow all operating and maintenance instructions provided in
  the user manual.

• Avoid modifying or removing original components to prevent
  water ingress, fire, or shock hazards.

Proper Usage Guidelines

For optimal performance and longevity of your ECOXGEAR speaker,
follow these usage guidelines:

1. Comply with local regulations regarding audio levels.

2. Seal the speaker properly before and after use in humid or
   water environments to prevent water damage.

3. Clean the speaker and gaskets thoroughly after each use,
   especially in saltwater environments.

4. Store the unit with all caps properly sealed to prevent
   internal moisture damage.

5. Dry and clean the speaker before charging it.

6. If water ingress is suspected or after a severe impact, return
   the unit to Grace Digital for inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I charge the speaker if it has been exposed to

water?

A: No, do not charge the speaker if water has entered the unit
as it may pose a risk of fire or shock. Contact Grace Digital for
assistance.

Q: How should I store the speaker when not in use?

A: Store the speaker with all caps properly sealed to prevent
internal moisture damage. Ensure it is clean and dry before
storage.

Q: Can I use the speaker in saltwater environments?

A: Yes, but ensure the gaskets are sealed, rinse off the unit
after use, and follow proper cleaning procedures to prevent
corrosion.

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Boulder Max Pro
Waterproof Outdoor Speaker
Model: GDI-EXBMP510

Boulder Max Pro by ECOXGEAR, a division of Grace Digital Inc., San Diego, California. Designed in California. Made in China.
Patents Pending.
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User Guide

Important

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

AVIS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

1. Read these instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings ­ All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. This apparatus can be used in outdoor conditions after disconnected the AC Mains
supply and closing the waterproof cap for the AC inlet. It must not be used in outdoor conditions when charging. Do not use this apparatus near water ­ The appliance should not be used near water or moisture ­ for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like’ 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip- over.

11. Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a book case or similar unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains etc.
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Important Legal Information

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.
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.) 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 a salt water environment and that the unit is properly rinsed off after use.
3.) Properly clean the ECOXGEAR and ensure the gaskets have no sand, dirt, or water on them prior to storage.
4.) Store your unit with all caps properly sealed to avoid long term internal moisture damage inside your unit.
5.) Completely dry and clean your ECOXGEAR prior to attempting to charge the unit.
6.) 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 speaker, housing, or gaskets. In the event of a severe impact to your unit, please return the unit to Grace Digital to review for potential damage.
3.) Never open the auxiliary doors 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 jacks when in a water environment. The auxiliary jacks 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 caps and door are properly closed. 2.) Close the caps and door properly before use. If the unit is placed in water without the caps or door properly closed,
water may enter into the unit and void your warranty. 3.) Dry unit completely before opening the caps or door. Do NOT open the caps or door 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 ultraviolet radiation (UV sunlight) and strong magnetic fields. 7.) Periodically check the rubber seal on the caps and door for premature wear. 8.) Periodically clean the rubber with a soft moist cloth and ensure no objects such as dirt, hair, 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 AC cord to an AC outlet. 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.

LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:

Boulder Max Pro 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.

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Important Legal Information
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: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator to your body: Use only the supplied antenna. FCC ID: 2AAUIGDIEXBMP510 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:
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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) / cover(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 power cable and the 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.
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. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION: The unit can be used with the main power cord disconnected, the unit is readily operable with the main power cord disconnected. 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.
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Important
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type. 15. The battery (battery or batteries of battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like. 16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 17. Keep a minimum distance of 5cm around all edges of the display for sufficient ventilation. 18. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 19. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 20. Operating Environment: temperature: 5 degree-35 degree, Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing, altitude: 0-2000m. Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not remove battery incorporated with product for your safety. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized Boulder Max Pro service point or dealer for assistance.
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not remove battery incorporated with product for your safety. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized Boulder Max Pro service point or dealer for assistance.
Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. WEEE directive
Rating Label The product rating label is located behind the retractable handle.
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Introduction
Features
The Boulder Max Pro includes the following features. Rugged Speaker with Big Sound · 100% waterproof and dustproof. Meets IP67 international
waterproof and dustproof standards. · 100 Watts dynamic power amplifier for massive sound. · 3-way speaker system with 8 inch full-range + 8 inch passive

• 3 inch tweeter. · Play on standard AC wall power for continuous play, or up to 50+
  hours on the rechargeable battery. Multi-Audio Source Inputs and Output · Bluetooth streaming.
  · Bluetooth 5.1 long range and reliable connection to your phone. · Dual simultaneous connections ­ switch playback between
  two phones. · Built-in speakerphone function. · EcoTalk Button for easy Voice Assistant (Siri and Hey
  Google) activation. · AM / FM radio. · Aux-In. · External microphone jack for PA or Karaoke use (mic
  sold separately). Built-in EcoCast Wireless Audio · Wirelessly stream your radio’s Bluetooth music, AM / FM radio
  and Aux-In audio to EcoCast-enabled speakers. Supports up to 100 wireless connections between any mix of EcoCast-enabled
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Specifications

Dimensions
15.5 in / 393 mm
11.3 in / 287 mm
Bluetooth Compliance Bluetooth V 5.1 Bluetooth Frequency Band 2.402~2.480GHz ISM Spectrum Modulation GFSK, /4-DQPSK, 8DPSK Bluetooth Range Up to 100 ft / 30m Tweeter 3” (76.2mm) tweeter Passive Woofer 8” (203.2mm) woofer Woofer 8” (203.2mm) full range woofer

19.8 in / 504 mm

Output Power 100 W (peak)
Power Source 12V, 7.0Ah SLA Battery
Power Supply Input voltage: 110-230V~50/60Hz
USB Output 5V, 2.1A
Charging Time Approximately 8 hours
EcoCast Range 30 ft / 9.1 m between Casting speaker and Receiving speakers
Compatibility Mobile phone/device supporting Bluetooth V1.1 (and above)
Radio Frequency Range US: AM 520 – 1710 kHz, FM 87.5 – 107.9 mHz
Fuse Glass tube (slow-blow) Ø 5.2x20mm; 250V, 1A
Storage Temperature -40°F to 122°F / -40°C to 50°C
Operating Temperature 23°F to 95°F / -5°C to 35°C
Waterproof / Dustproof Rating IP67
Play Time Up to 100hrs in standby, 50hrs play time, 10hrs play time at max. volume
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Troubleshooting
The sound is distorted Try lowering the volume control of your connected device or musical instrument. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of the Boulder Max Pro.
Cannot Pair With Bluetooth Device Make sure that your device is compatible with Bluetooth. Turn off your Boulder Max Pro and Bluetooth device, then power on and reconnect. Make sure that Bluetooth mode is selected on your Boulder Max Pro.
There is a high-pitched whistling noise when using microphone This is probably feedback. Point the microphone away from the speaker.
If there is poor AM/FM reception To adjust AM/FM reception, move entire product.
If you can’t hear the microphone over the music volume Turn up the Microphone Volume on the Boulder and turn down the music volume directly from your Bluetooth device to balance the two audio signals. Then turn up or down the Master Volume on the Boulder to adjust the overall audio volume.
Can NOT play music from a flash drive The USB ports are only for charging USB devices.
Water draining from bottom of unit Holes in the base of the Boulder Max Pro speaker are designed to allow excess water run-off to drain away from the speaker. Water draining from this area is normal and safe.
Volume level is too low Increase the volume on the Boulder Max Pro and / or increase the volume on your Bluetooth device.
Battery not properly charging Twenty minutes after plugging into an AC power outlet, Boulder Max Pro will check if the battery is rechargeable. If not, the individual bars on the battery level indicator on the LED screen will flash from top to bottom. (Normally, the battery segments will flash from bottom to top.) Please do NOT attempt to fix your Boulder Max Pro unit. Please contact our Customer Support at support@gracedigital.com or call us at 800.903.9524.
Can I replace the battery? The battery in the Boulder Max Pro is replaceable. Please visit www.ecoxgear.com for detailed instructions on how to get a new battery and the proper method for replacing the battery.
Caution: Improper handling of the battery may cause shock or injury.
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Introduction
ECOXGEAR and SoundExtreme soundbars, subwoofers, radios, and party speakers. · Play audio streams wirelessly received from an EcoCast Transmitting speaker. No wires! Integrated Addressable RGB LED Lights · Addressable RGB LED strips behind the front grill and built-in LEDCast LED Lighting Controller. SoundExtreme Smartphone App · With the free SoundExtreme Smartphone App customize your LED’s colors, speed, brightness, music sync, and LED chasing. Add additional 4-Zone LED controllers (sold separately) and other LEDCast products to expand your light show. Create custom scenes to change all Zones at once with your favorite LED light show. Control them all from one app! 5V USB Charge Out · A 5V, 2.1A USB charge output for charging your phone. And More! · Large LED display for function menu options. · Rugged wheel and extra long telescoping handle for easy transport. · Built-in bottle opener. · Large cup holders (large enough for insulated mugs).
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Boulder Max Pro Overview

Boulder Max Pro Layout

Connect Port

Control Panel

Rugged Carrying Handles

SoundExtreme App
Factory Reset
If you forget the password, you will need to do a Factory Reset on the Boulder Max Pro so that the password is reset to its default value: 0000.
· While the Boulder Max Pro is turned on, press and hold the P3 Preset Button and the Master Volume Button on the Control Panel at the same time for 3 seconds. The Boulder Max Pro will produce a prompt triple-beep tone, to show that the reset is successful.
Note: Besides the password reset, a Factory Reset will also configure the Boulder Max Pro to the following factory settings:
· Zone 1 is set to Scene 1 ­ Patriot 1 with 100% Brightness and the Speed is set to 80%.
· All 5 customer configurable Scenes are set to the Factory Default Scenes.
· All 5 AM and FM station Presets are cleared.
· All the EcoCast and Bluetooth pairing records are erased.

Charge Port

LED Party Lights

FRONT

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SoundExtreme App
3. Once at the Device Password screen, select the device that you want to change the password to.
4. Enter the current password, the new password, and re-enter the new password. Then tap the Confirm button.
5. If the change is successfully saved, the app will display a confirmation message.
This is a one-time event. You do not have to enter in your password every time you launch the app, as your app will remember your password.
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Boulder Max Pro Overview

Storage Pocket

Retractable Handle

BACK

Rugged Wheels

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Connections + Power
Inputs and Outputs
Do NOT use these connections if they are wet. Microphone Input: ¼” (6.35 mm) mic jack. You can input a microphone, guitar, or other musical instrument. Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm audio jack. This input can be used to connect a phone, tablet, CD player, MP3 player, etc. USB Charging Port: Connect your device’s charge cable here to charge it. USB charging only functions when the Boulder Max Pro’s power is turned on. USB port rating is 5V, 2.1A.
Power
Do NOT plug unit into wall power outlet if power cable jack is wet. Use Caution: 120V AC Power Input. Contact may cause electric shock and injury if wet. Insert the included power cable to charge the Boulder Max Pro. The icon will be on when plugged into AC power. When the power cable is connected, blinking of the battery segments shows the battery is charging. When fully charged, all battery segments will be lit without blinking. It can take 4 to 8 hours to fully recharge the battery from empty. Notes:
· Fully charge prior to first use (4-8 hours).
· Fully charge prior to extended storage (4-8 hours).
· The Boulder Max Pro can be played while battery charges.
· Contact ECOXGEAR customer support at support@gracedigital.com prior to attempting to replace battery.
· Store unplugged, but fully recharge every 3 months (4-8 hours).
· Do NOT leave a unit plugged in and charging continuously for more than 8 hours after the unit indicates a full charge.
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Change Password
To add extra security, you can change the default password of 0000 to your desired 4-digit numeric password. Please note that the password is stored in your Boulder Max Pro, not the SoundExtreme App. So, after you change the password, please make a note in case you forget your password. The password won’t be reset by reinstalling the app or changing to another smartphone. The only way to reset your password is to conduct a factory reset on your Boulder Max Pro speaker.
Follow the steps below to change your password:
1. Select the Menu Icon at the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Select Device Password from the menu.

SoundExtreme App
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SoundExtreme App
Set Up Scenes
1. On the Device List screen, select your Boulder Max Pro (LEDs-Boulder) and the app will bring you to the Zone screen. Tap the Scene tab. The app will show 5 predefined scenes on your Boulder Max Pro.
2. You can change a Scene’s LED settings by selecting any of the 5 Scenes. When you select the Scene, you will go to the LED Mode Setting screen. You can use the same procedure as in the Set Up Zones section to set up each Zone and save the Scene’s new LED settings.
3. After you set up LED Modes for the Zone, the setup is complete for the selected Scene.
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Connections + Power
USB Jack Aux-In Jack
Microphone Jack
Power Cable Jack LEFT SIDE
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Connections + Power

Important: Maintaining Waterproofness
If the caps on the left side panel are not properly closed, the unit is NOT watertight.

Waterproof Caps
To close properly, turn the cap clockwise so the cap’s arrow point lines up with the locked symbol .
To access the connections, turn the cap counterclockwise so the cap’s arrow point lines up with the unlocked symbol , then pull the tab on the cap to open.
Notes:
· The storage pocket on the right side panel is NOT waterproof. Only the waterproof phone case within the storage pocket is waterproof.
· The storage pocket is attached to your Boulder Max Pro with hook and loop self-fasteners, so you can remove it and take it with you.

Lock

Unlock

· When you choose a Mode, the LEDs connected to the Zone you selected will light up accordingly, giving you a preview.
· If you tap the Save button on the screen, the app will save your setting for the selected Zone.
· If you tap the Cancel button or exit the LED Mode Settings screen, your Mode selection will not be saved and LEDs connected to that Zone will display the previously selected LED Mode.
3. After you set up the Modes for each of the Zones, the Boulder Max Pro setup is complete.

SoundExtreme App

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SoundExtreme App
Set Up Zones
1. Select your Boulder Max Pro on the Device list, and the app will bring you to the Zone screen.
2. There is only one Zone available for the Boulder Max Pro. Tap the Zone and you will go to the Zone LED Mode Settings screen. There are 3 tabs: Color, Party, and Music, which allow you to select a solid Color, a Party Mode, or a Music Mode.
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Bottle Opener

Connections + Power

Storage Pocket
RIGHT SIDE 11

Display + Controls Overview

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Cup Holders

TOP

Secure Cradle for Devices

1. Power Button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn Boulder Max Pro on or off. 2. Bluetooth Button: When in Bluetooth mode, if the Bluetooth icon is not flashing
on the LED screen, press this button to enter pairing mode. If your device is paired (solid icon on LED screen), press button to disconnect. Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to clear all pairing records. 3. Source Button: Press this button to cycle through the following modes: Bluetooth, FM, AM, and AUX. 4. Play / Pause / Answer Button: Press to play / pause a track or answer / end a mobile call from a paired Bluetooth device. 5. Track Buttons: Press these buttons to go to the previous/next track on a paired Bluetooth device. 6. Microphone Volume Control: Press to adjust the microphone volume. Press and hold to adjust the volume continually (volume levels are 0 to 30).

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5. Select your Boulder Max Pro. It will take you to the Scene screen. There are 5 predefined Scenes on the Boulder Max Pro. You can turn on one of the 5 Scenes to light up the LEDs. For example, tap the On / Off button at the right for Scene 1. The Party Lights will light up Red, White, and Blue, which is the LED Lighting Mode defined for Scene 1 ­ Patriot 1.

SoundExtreme App
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SoundExtreme App
3. If your Boulder Max Pro is powered on, it will show up as LEDs-Boulder on the app’s Connect Device screen. Tap the device name on the screen. A check mark will appear on the right. Tap the Connect button.
4. A dialog window will popup asking you to enter a password. The Boulder Max Pro default password is 0000.
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Display + Controls Overview

7. EcoCast Button: If you have purchased additional Boulder Max Pro speakers (or other ECOXGEAR speakers bearing the EcoCast symbol), short-press this button to cycle through Speaker Mode, EcoCast Transmitting Mode, and Receiving Mode. Press and hold this button to initiate EcoCast pairing with another EcoCast-enabled speaker.
8. Master Volume Control: Press to adjust the speaker’s main mix volume. Press and hold to adjust the volume continually (volume levels are 0 to 30).
9. Party Lights: Press to cycle through 44 LED Lighting Modes. When press and hold for 3 seconds to turn Party Lights off. Double-click to cycle back to the previous LED Lighting Mode.
10. Tune Buttons: Press these buttons to tune in a radio station. To “seek” (jump to the next available station), press and hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to seek a station.
11. EcoTalk Button: This button activates your Voice Assistant (Siri and Hey Google).
12. AM / FM Presets and Equalization Buttons: Store up to 5 of your favorite AM/ FM radio stations and quickly tune to a preset radio station. Press the EQ button to activate the Bass and Treble controls. Press and hold the EQ button for 3 seconds to activate the Preset EQ modes.
13. LED Screen Icons:

Indicates the battery level of the Boulder.

Indicates the Boulder is charging.

When the battery level is less than 20%, the first bar will blink.
Indicates that the battery level is very low.
In pairing mode, the icon will flash. If the connection is successful, the icon will be solid.

Indicates the Boulder Max Pro is in EcoCast Transmitting Mode. Indicates the Boulder Max Pro is in EcoCast Receiving Mode.
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Display + Controls Overview

The Boulder is in the Bluetooth mode.
The Boulder is in FM mode.
The Boulder is in AM mode.
The Boulder is in Aux-In mode.

Indicates the speaker volume level of Boulder. (0 to 30)
Indicates the microphone vol. level of Boulder. (0 to 30)
Indicates the current FM station of the Boulder.
Indicates the current AM station of the Boulder.

SoundExtreme App
Create and save Scenes: A Scene is a preprogrammed light show that you can save for later quick-access. We have created 5 default Scenes that are fully customizable and programmable.
Set Up a Group: Create and set up a group of devices (multiple speakers, or other ECOXGEAR or SoundExtreme products with LEDCast built-in). This will allow all the LED lights connected to different devices to be controlled by the SoundExtreme Smartphone App at the same time.
Bluetooth Low Energy: The SoundExtreme Smartphone App relies on a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connection between your phone and the Boulder Max Pro. Make sure you turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
Initial App Connection
1. Launch the SoundExtreme App on your smartphone or other BLE-enabled device.
2. On the SoundExtreme App homepage, tap Device Connection List.

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SoundExtreme App
The Boulder Max Pro’s Party Lights can be operated via the SoundExtreme Smartphone App.
Download and Install
For iPhones, download the app from the following URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundextreme/id1670708941 For Android phones, download the app from the following URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cchip.ecoxgear Alternatively, use the following QR Codes to download the SoundExtreme Smartphone App.

iOS

Android

App Overview
Password Secured: The app is password protected so others cannot gain access and control your Boulder Max Pro. The default password is 0000.
Name Your Devices: You can change and customize the name of your devices and Zones, such as My Party Speaker, Backyard Speaker, etc.
Set Up Modes: Use the app to set up the LED Mode for each of the Zones on your speaker. You can also change the Brightness and Speed.
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Audio Functions
Power On/Off
Power On: Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on the Boulder Max Pro. It will announce, “Speaker on, ready to connect.” Power Off: Press and hold for 3 seconds to power off the Boulder Max Pro.
Connecting and Playing Bluetooth Audio
1. Press and hold the Power Button to turn the speaker on. 2. Short-press the Source Button to cycle through the Audio Modes
until the BT icon appears on the LED Screen and you hear, “Speaker Mode,” announced. 3. On your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select `SoundEx-Boulder’ to pair. If you don’t see the speaker name, turn your phone’s Bluetooth off and back 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 complete, the speaker will announce, “Your phone is connected,” and the Bluetooth icon on the LED Screen will shine solid. 5. Once connected, select and play your desired audio. You can now use the Play / Pause Button, Volume Control Buttons, or Track Buttons to control your audio.
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Notes:

· If the pairing is not complete within 5 minutes, the speaker will exit the pairing mode. You need to repeat the pairing steps again.

· After the connection is successful, if you turn the speaker off and turn it on again, it will reconnect to the last connected device automatically. Also, the voice prompt, “Speaker on, ready to connect” followed by, “Connection successful” will be heard.

· Press and hold for 5 seconds to clear all pairing records.

Bluetooth Audio Controls

Play / Pause: After the Boulder Max Pro is connected to your Bluetooth device, press briefly on the Boulder Max Pro to play. Press again to pause.

Tracking: Short-press to play the previous audio track. Shortpress to skip to the next track.L

Adjust the Master Volume

1. Press

briefly to adjust the speaker volume.

2. Press and hold

to adjust the speaker volume

continuously (volume levels are 0 to 30).

a. Press briefly to increase one volume level. Press and hold to keep increasing the volume until maximum volume level is reached.

b. Press briefly to decrease one volume level. Press and hold to keep decreasing the volume until minimum volume level is reached.

Notes:

· If a call is received when you are listening to music, the music will pause automatically.

· You can also control Volume and Play / Pause music operations from your Bluetooth enabled device.
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Lighting Control Concepts

· When the LED lights are on, press and hold the Party Lights Button for 3 seconds will turn the LED lights off.
· When the LED lights are on, double-click the Party Lights Button to cycle back to the previous LED Lighting Mode.
2. LED Lighting Scene Control
· Press the P5 Preset Button and the Party Lights Button at the same time to turn on the LED Lighting Scene. Then each press of these two buttons at the same time will cycle through the 5 predefined scenes. The LED Screen will display, “SC1” through “SC5,” accordingly.
LED Screen: RGB LED Lighting Modes and Scenes

When cycling through the 8 predefined Color Modes, A01~A08 will be displayed.

When cycling through the 20 predefined Party Modes, B01~B20 will be displayed.

When cycling through the 16 predefined Music Modes, C01~C16 will be displayed.

When cycling through the 5 predefined Scenes, SC1~SC5 will be displayed.

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Lighting Control Concepts
Party Modes, the LED Screen will display, “B01” through “B20,” accordingly. The app 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 Party Lights Button and SoundExtreme Smartphone App. When you press the Party Lights Button to cycle through the 16 Music Modes, the LED Screen will display, “C01” through “C16,” accordingly.
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 Boulder Max Pro has 5 Scene settings. They are user customizable and programmable. The default Scene settings are:
· Scene 1: Patriot 1 (Red, White, and Blue)
· Scene 2: Flowing colors
· Scene 3: Zoom
· Scene 4: Fading colors
· Scene 5: Christmas (Red, Green, and White)
Control Panel: LED Party Lights Button
The Party Lights Button on the Boulder Max Pro Control Panel has two functions:
1. LED Lighting Mode Control
· If the Party Lights are off, short-press the Party Lights Button to turn on the lights. Each short-press after that will cycle through the 44 LED Lighting Modes.
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Audio Functions

Dual Simultaneous Connections and Switching Media Player Between Two Phones
Your Boulder Max Pro is capable of maintaining simultaneous connections with two smartphones, which allows you and your family or friends to share music on the speaker by switching the music playback between your phone and your family member or friend’s phone. Follow the steps outlined below to switch back and forth between two phones.
1. Connect your phone to the Boulder Max Pro.
2. Short-press the Bluetooth Button on the Boulder Max Pro. This will disconnect your phone and enable Bluetooth pairing. Connect another phone to the Boulder Max Pro.
3. Press and hold the Power Button on the Boulder Max Pro. The speaker will turn off. Then press and hold the button again to turn the speaker on.
4. Your Boulder Max Pro will automatically reconnect to both phones.
5. Play a selected music track on your phone. Your Boulder Max Pro will play your music.
6. On the other phone, select a music track to play. Your Boulder Max Pro will play the music from the other phone. The media player on your phone will pause or stop.
7. If you want to switch back to your phone, press the play button on your phone’s media player, your Boulder Max Pro will play the music on your phone. The media player on the other phone will pause or stop.

Listening to AM/FM Radio

Press the Source Button briefly to switch to FM or AM. Press

to

tune in a radio station. To “seek” (jump to the next available station),

press and hold either button down for a few seconds until it starts to

seek a station.

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Press

to adjust the volume.

Note: 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.

AM/FM Presets

The Boulder Max has 5 Presets for AM stations and 5 Presets for FM stations. The 5 Preset Buttons (P1~P5) allow you to store a favorite radio station to a Preset or quickly tune the AM/FM radio to a preset station.
· While listening to an AM or FM station you want to store, press and hold a Preset Button (P1~P5) to assign the current station to that preset number. The LED screen will flash 2 times to indicate it has been set.
· If you want to listen to a stored preset, press a Preset Button (P1~P5) to go to the stored radio station.
Play Aux-In Audio
To make an Aux-In audio connection, follow the steps below.
1. Open the Connect Port waterproof cap.
2. Plug in a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the audio output on the source unit.
3. Plug in the other end of the 3.5mm audio cable into the Boulder Max Pro’s Aux-In Jack.
To play the Aux-In audio, short-press the Source Button to cycle through to Aux-In Audio Mode. The speaker will now play audio from the source unit.
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Lighting Control Concepts
LED Lighting Zones, Modes, and Scenes
The Boulder Max Pro has addressable RGB LED Party Lights behind the front grill and a built-in LEDCast LED lighting controller. In addition to the Party Lights Button on its Control Panel, the Party Lights can also be controlled by the Free SoundExtreme Smartphone App. Below are some terms and definitions to help you better understand the LED lighting control functions.
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 Boulder Max Pro or in an ExtremeController (sold separately). When you change a Zone status (on / off, 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 Boulder Max Pro supports 1 Zone: The RGB LED Party Lights behind the front grill.
Mode
There are 3 LED Mode categories, totaling in 44 Modes supported by the Party Lights Button. The SoundExtreme app can support many more Color Modes.
1. Color Mode: Each Color Mode lights up the LEDs in a solid color. Among the 44 Modes, there are 8 predefined Color Modes: Red, Green, Blue, White, Orange, Yellow, Cyan, and Purple. When you press the Party Lights Button to cycle through the 8 Color Modes, the LED Screen will display, “A01” through “A08,” accordingly. You can create a custom color by utilizing the SoundExtreme Smartphone App.
2. Party Mode: There are 20 predefined Party Modes accessible via the Party Lights Button and SoundExtreme Smartphone App. When you press the Party Lights Button to cycle through the 20
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2. Bass and Treble Settings: Press and hold the EQ

Button

for 3 seconds to activate the Bass controls

and once more to activate the Treble controls. Use the Tune

Buttons

to decrease/increase the Bass and Treble. Both the

Bass and Treble levels range from -4 to 4.

Notes:

· The Boulder Max Pro will automatically save your EQ settings even after powering the speaker off.

· To revert back to the factory default audio settings, press and

hold both the

and the Master Volume Buttons for

5 seconds.

LED Screen: Preset EQ Modes

Inside Audio: Optimized for playing music indoors.

Vocals: Optimized for speech.

Outside Audio: Optimized for playing music outdoors.

Bass Boost.

Default: The default setting for best overall performance.

LED Screen: Base and Treble Icons

Minimum Treble level of -4.

Minimum Bass level of -4.

Maximum Treble level of 4.

Maximum Bass level of 4.

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Audio Functions
EcoCast ­ Stream Music Between Multiple Speakers
x100
The Boulder Max Pro 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 Source Button 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), AM/FM Radio, or Aux-In Audio. 2. EcoCast Receiving Mode: When set in this Mode, the speaker will receive audio from an EcoCast Transmitting speaker, soundbar, or radio. Notes: · When set to Speaker Mode, the speaker turns the EcoCast capability off. · When you have two or more Boulder Max Pros or other ECOXGEAR or SoundExtreme speakers bearing the EcoCast symbol , you can build a broadcast system by initiating EcoCast Transmitting Mode in one speaker and broadcasting your music to one or more EcoCast-enabled speakers in EcoCast Receiving Mode.
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EcoCast: First Two Speakers

A

B

Follow the steps below to pair two Boulder Max Pro speakers:

1. Follow the Connecting and Playing Bluetooth Audio instructions to connect one Boulder Max Pro (Speaker A) to your Bluetooth device. After your device is connected to Speaker A, you can play your desired audio.

2. Press the EcoCast Button to put Speaker A into EcoCast

Transmitting Mode. The EcoCast Transmitting icon

will

flash on the LED screen, and the speaker will announce,

“EcoCast transmitting.”

3. Turn on the other speaker (Speaker B) and press the EcoCast

Button to cycle through to and initiate EcoCast Receiving

Mode. The EcoCast Receiving icon

will flash on the LED

screen, 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 from your Bluetooth device.

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· Not all devices have voice assistant functionality; refer to your device for details.

Equalization

We programmed the Boulder Max Pro with a default audio setting that we feel is the best combination of max volume, strong bass, crisp treble, and minimized distortion; however, we also built in an equalizer that allows you to adjust the audio output to suit your preferences.

The Boulder Max Pro offers 2 methods to adjust your EQ settings:

1. Preset EQ: Short-press the EQ Button

to activate the

Preset EQ Modes Screen. Use the Tune Buttons

to cycle

through the following five presets:

· IN ­ This setting is optimized for inside audio. It is a neutral and balanced setting.

· OUT ­ This setting is optimized for outside audio. It is not as balanced as the inside settings but instead optimized to play music in open and/or windy environments.

· DEF (Default) ­ This default setting is created by ECOXGEAR to provide the best neutral audio sound for any setting.

· VOC ­ This setting is optimized to enhance the audio performance for speech such as when listening to news and sporting events (e.g., listening to a play- by-play announcer of a football game).

· BAS ­ this setting is for those who prefer a louder bass response when listening to their music.

Note: After six seconds of inactivity, the Boulder Max Pro will automatically exit the Preset EQ Modes Screen. The EQ Button must be pressed again to change EQ Modes.

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Adjust the Microphone Volume

1. Press

briefly to adjust the microphone volume.

2. Press and hold

to adjust the microphone volume

continuously (volume levels are 0 to 30).

a. Press briefly to increase one volume level. Press and hold to keep increasing the volume until maximum volume level is reached.

b. Press briefly to decrease one volume level. Press and hold to keep decreasing the volume until minimum volume level is reached.

Notes:

· This function only adjusts the external microphone input jack.

· The internal microphone used for EcoTalk (the activation of voice assistants, such as Siri and Hey Google, on your device), and phone calls is not independently adjustable from the Master Volume.

· To achieve the maximum microphone volume, the Boulder Max Pro Master Volume and Microphone Volume must be turned to maximum.

EcoTalk
Press the EcoTalk button to activate the voice assistant on your device (Siri, Hey Google, etc.). Once activated, the speakerphone mic on your Boulder Max Pro will hear your voice commands and transfer them to the voice assistant on your device.
Notes:
· Before using the EcoTalk function, your device must be connected to the Boulder Max Pro via Bluetooth.

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EcoCast: Additional Receiving Speakers B

A

C

D

1. Turn on the additional EcoCast-enabled speakers (Speaker

C and Speaker D) and press the EcoCast Button to cycle

through to and initiate EcoCast Receiving Mode. The EcoCast

Receiving icon

will flash on the LED screen, and the

speaker(s) will announce, “EcoCast receiving.”

2. On Speaker A (the speaker with the EcoCast Transmitting icon

on), press and hold the EcoCast Button for 3 seconds.

The EcoCast transmitting icon

will flash.

3. Once the connection between the speakers is successful, Speaker C (and Speaker D) will announce, “Connection successful,” and start playing audio from your Bluetooth device.

Notes:

· If all the speakers are turned off, then turned on, the speakers in EcoCast Receiving Mode (Speakers B, C, and D) will automatically reconnect to the speaker in EcoCast Transmitting Mode (Speaker A). If they do not automatically reconnect, please follow the above steps to reconnect.

· The EcoCast functionality has a maximum range of 30 feet between speakers.

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Play Audio Streams From Another EcoCast-Enabled Speaker

T

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Audio Functions

EcoCast: Streaming Your AM/FM Radio Station or Aux-In Audio to Multiple Speakers

FM

E

If there is an EcoCast-enabled speaker in EcoCast Transmitting Mode nearby, you can set your Boulder Max Pro speaker (Speaker A) to EcoCast Receiving Mode and play audio streams from the EcoCast Transmitting speaker (Speaker T):

1. Turn on Speaker A, press the EcoCast Button to cycle through to EcoCast Receiving Mode. The EcoCast Receiving icon will flash on the LED screen, and the speaker will announce, “EcoCast receiving.”

2. On Speaker T, press and hold the EcoCast Button for

3 seconds. The EcoCast Transmitting icon

will

flash on the LED screen, and the speaker will announce,

“EcoCast transmitting.”

Note: If Speaker T is not an Boulder Max Pro, it may require a different 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: You can press

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 audio

stream volume level received by the EcoCast Receiving Boulder

Max Pro will be the same as the audio stream output from the

EcoCast Transmitting speaker. So, the overall volume on the EcoCast

Receiving speaker will change accordingly.

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The Boulder Max Pro speaker (Speaker FM) also has the capability to stream AM/FM radio stations or Aux-In Audio to other EcoCast-enabled speakers in Receiving Mode.

When playing an AM/FM radio station, the Boulder Max Pro automatically enables EcoCast Transmitting; however, each time the Audio Mode is switched to Aux-In Audio, EcoCast Transmitting is disabled.

· To enable EcoCast Transmitting, press the Master Volume and Buttons on the Control Panel at the same time. The Boulder Max Pro’s LED Screen will display, “On.”

· To disable EcoCast Transmitting again, press the Master Volume and Buttons on the Control Panel at the same time. The
Boulder Max Pro’s LED Screen will display, “Off.”

To transmit AM/FM radio stations or Aux-In Audio streaming via EcoCast, follow the steps below:

1. Turn on another EcoCast-enabled speaker (Speaker E), press the

EcoCast Button to cycle through to EcoCast Receiving Mode.

The EcoCast Receiving icon

will flash on the LED screen,

and Speaker E will announce, “EcoCast receiving.”

2. On Speaker FM, press and hold the EcoCast Button for 3

seconds. The EcoCast Transmitting icon

will flash on the

LED screen.

3. Once the connection between the speakers is successful, Speaker E will announce, “Connection successful,” and start playing audio.

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References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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