EcoxGear SoundExtreme Elite SE28 User Manual

EcoxGear SoundExtreme Elite SE28 User Manual

28 inch powersports amplified soundbar

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SoundExtreme Elite
28 inch Powersports
Amplified Soundbar
SE28
Model: SEI-EXSE2801
User Guide

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Keith Kisamore
June 2, 2025

How do you reset? Device will not turn off

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Mr. Anderson
June 2, 2025

To reset the EcoxGear SE28 device that will not turn off, unplug it from the 12V power supply (battery) for about 10 seconds, then plug it back in. This should restore normal function.

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Summary of Contents for EcoxGear SoundExtreme Elite SE28

  • Page 1 SoundExtreme Elite 28 inch Powersports Amplified Soundbar SE28 Model: SEI-EXSE2801 User Guide...
  • Page 2 · Wirelessly stream your radio’s Bluetooth music, FM radio and Aux-In audio to EcoCast-enabled speakers. Supports up to 100 wireless connections between any mix of EcoCast-enabled ECOXGEAR and SoundExtreme soundbars, subwoofers, radios, and party speakers. · Play audio streams wirelessly received from an EcoCast Transmitting speaker.
  • Page 3 Introduction Integrated Addressable RGB LED Lights · Addressable RGB LED backlights on all the 8 speakers · Dual-function rear facing light bar with both RGB party lights, and utility (white) light with 3 brightness settings Includes SoundExtreme RF Universal Remote Control ·...
  • Page 4 · Please use the included 12 AWG cable with the 25A Fuse to connect your SE28 to your power supply. The wiring harness for the previous generation of ECOXGEAR soundbars was a 14 AWG cable with 15A Fuse – this harness is NOT compatible with the SE28 speaker.
  • Page 5 Introduction removed – the soundbar will either turn off (Standby Mode) or turn on – i.e., the speaker functions similarly to your car radio. The SE28 has 3 power states: Power On, Standby, and Power Off. The Power State functionality depends on whether the SE28 is directly connected to a vehicle’s 12V battery or through a switch (the SE28 connects to a switch, and the switch connects to the 12V battery): ·...
  • Page 6 SE28 SoundExtreme Elite Overview SE28 Layout Backlit Speakers Control Panel FRONT Backlit Woofer Backlit Woofer LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 12V Power-In SAE Light Bar Connector BACK...
  • Page 7 SE28 SoundExtreme Elite Overview Inputs, Outputs, and Jacks USB Charging LED Lighting Aux-In / Port Control Output Aux-Out Ports Do NOT use these connections if the connections are wet. Power Input: SAE connector. +12VDC input only. 25A maximum. Aux-In: 3.5mm audio jack. This input can be used to connect an additional soundbar, CD player, MP3 player, etc.
  • Page 8 SE28 SoundExtreme Elite Overview Speaker LEDs, Light Bar, Utility Light and LED Light Control Outputs The SE28 soundbar has an integrated LEDCast lighting controller to support the built-in addressable LED Party Lights and Utility Light on the soundbar and two external LEDCast enabled LED products. The LED Party Lights driven by the integrated controller provide millions of Color Modes: solid colors, fading, jumping, chasing, speed, and variable brightness.
  • Page 9 SE28 SoundExtreme Elite Overview Buttons and LED Status Indicators 1. LED Indicators: The first 3 LEDs correspond to different functions: Power, Bluetooth, and Mode. i. Power · Solid Green: Power On · No Light: Power Off or Standby ii. Bluetooth ·...
  • Page 10 SE28 SoundExtreme Elite Overview Pairing. If your device is connected (solid Blue LED), press the button to disconnect and reenable pairing. Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to clear all pairing memory. 4. EcoCast Button: · Press button to enable EcoCast pairing ·...
  • Page 11 SE28 SoundExtreme Elite Overview 9. Z4 Button: Zone 4 – LED Lighting Control Output · Short-press to turn on the Zone 4 external LEDCast-enabled product. When the lights are on, short-press to cycle through each of the 45 LED Button Modes. ·...
  • Page 12: Installation And Wiring

    Installation and Wiring Mounting Your Soundbar 1. To mount the speaker, first place the 2 Mounts on the ends of the SoundExtreme at your desired orientation and attach them using three or four (depending on the orientation of your mount) Button Head Bolts, each.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Please use the included 12 AWG cable with the 25A Fuse to connect your SE28 to your power supply. The wiring harness for the previous generation of ECOXGEAR soundbars is NOT compatible with this speaker. The SE28 does NOT have an internal battery. It MUST be connected to an external 12V DC power supply to function.
  • Page 14 Installation and Wiring 2. Remove the 25 Amp Blade Fuse from the Fuse Holder. Use Caution: Do NOT remove Fuse if the Fuse Holder is wet. An improperly fitted cap may cause electric shock and injury if wet. 3. To close properly, push firmly to be sure the cap snaps into place.
  • Page 15 Installation and Wiring 4. Return the 25 Amp Blade Fuse into the Fuse Holder and close the cap. Tip: Use zip ties to gather any excess wires, and secure them so that they are not dangling, loosely. Installation: Electric Vehicle 1.
  • Page 16 Installation and Wiring LED Lighting Control to External LEDs Use the included Deutsch LED Cable to connect two LEDCast- enabled LED products. It has a Deutsch female connector on one end, and two 3-pin, round, female connectors on the other end. 1.
  • Page 17 Installation and Wiring Aux-In Audio Connection 1. Gently pull out the rubber cover from the Aux-In Jack. 2. Plug in a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the audio output on the source unit. 3. Plug in the 3.5 audio cable into the SE28 soundbar's Aux-In Jack. 4.
  • Page 18: Audio Functions

    Audio Functions Connecting and Playing Bluetooth Audio 1. Press the Power Button briefly to turn the speaker on. 2. Short-press the Audio Mode Button to cycle through the Audio Modes until you hear, “Speaker Mode,” announced. 3. On your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select ‘SoundEx-SE28’ to pair.
  • Page 19: Listening To Fm Radio

    Audio Functions 5. Play a selected music track on your phone. Your SE28 will play your music. 6. On the other phone, select a music track to play. Your SE28 will play the music from the other phone. The media player on your phone will pause or stop.
  • Page 20 · When set to Speaker Mode, the Amplified Speaker turns the EcoCast capability off. · When you have two or more soundbars or other ECOXGEAR or SoundExtreme speakers bearing the EcoCast symbol, you can build a broadcast system by initiating EcoCast Transmitting Mode in one soundbar and broadcasting your music to one or more EcoCast-enabled speakers in EcoCast Receiving Mode.
  • Page 21 Audio Functions 2. Press the Audio 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. Turn on the other soundbar (Speaker B) and press the Audio Mode Button to cycle through to and initiate EcoCast Receiving Mode.
  • Page 22 Audio Functions Notes: · If all the speakers are turned off, then turned on, the speaker(s) in EcoCast Receiving Mode (Speakers B, C, and D) will automatically re-connect to the speaker in EcoCast Transmitting Mode (Speaker A). If they do not automatically re-connected, please follow the above steps to reconnect.
  • Page 23 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 SE28 soundbar (Speaker A) to EcoCast Receiving Mode and play audio streams from the EcoCast Transmitting speaker (Speaker T): 1.
  • Page 24 Lighting Control Concepts LED Lighting Zones, Modes, and Scenes In addition to the buttons on its Control Panel, the SE28 soundbar 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.
  • Page 25 Lighting Control Concepts 2. Party Mode: There are 20 preset Party Modes accessible via the Remote Control and SoundExtreme Smartphone App. The app allows you to customize each of the 20 Party Modes, allowing for nearly unlimited color, cascading, and LED chasing options. 3.
  • Page 26 Lighting Control Concepts BUTTON ACTION FUNCTION Short-Press · To cycle through the 44 LED Modes in each Zone. · If off, to turn on each Zone. Press and Hold When on, to turn the corresponding (for 3 seconds) Zone off. Short-Press ·...
  • Page 27 Lighting Control Concepts NOTES · There are 44 distinct LED Modes: 8 Color Modes, 20 Party Modes, and 16 Music Modes. You can also use the SoundExtreme Smartphone App to find a specific LED Mode. · When turned on, each Zone will enter the last LED status it was in before powering off.
  • Page 28 Lighting Control Concepts Light Bar: Utility Light and Zone 2 RGB LED Party Lights The Utility Light (White) and the Zone 2 Party Lights are co-located on the same Light Bar on the back of the SE28 soundbar. To avoid the lighting interferences between the Utility Light and Party Lights, the button functions are designed to prevent the Utility Light and Party Lights from being turned on at the same time.
  • Page 29: Rf Remote Control

    RF Remote Control Power Button Zone Buttons: Z1 · · · Z4 Audio Playback Control Buttons Common Buttons: Mode, Scene, Zone-Mode Buttons: Bright, Speed, Z1-M · · · Z4-M and Color Radio Presets and Remote Pairing Buttons: MFB, P1 · · · P3 The SE28 soundbar comes with a SoundExtreme Universal Remote Control.
  • Page 30 RF Remote Control Mode, Scene, Bright, Speed, and 8 Color Buttons) affect all 4 Zones at once. 3. MFB, P1, P2, and P3 Buttons: · When the soundbar is in FM mode, P1, P2, and P3 Buttons serve as 3 Preset Buttons: i.
  • Page 31 RF Remote Control (P2, or P3) speaker. Once paired, the soundbar's LED Party Lights will rapidly flash Green 3 times. Select a Soundbar to Control Assuming your Remote Control has paired with Soundbar 1 and 2 as P1 and P2 soundbars, Soundbar 1 is currently controlled by the Remote Control.
  • Page 32 RF Remote Control 3. Now you can change the LED Lighting Mode by short-pressing one of the Zone-Mode Buttons (Z1-M, Z2-M, Z3-M, or Z4-M) to cycle through the three LED Mode categories for only the corresponding Zone. Note: There are 44 distinct LED Modes. Instead of using a Zone-Mode Button to cycle through to a desired LED Mode, you can also use the SoundExtreme Smartphone App to find a specific LED Mode.
  • Page 33: Advanced Functions

    RF Remote Control 3. PRESS AND HOLD the Scene Button to turn off the Utility Light. Advanced Functions Cycle to Previous Mode As previously indicated, you can cycle through the 44 distinct LED Modes in all 4 Zones or in individual Zones. You can also cycle back to the previous LED Mode: ·...
  • Page 34 Remote Functions Overview BUTTON ACTION FUNCTION Press and Hold Turn on / off the LEDs in all Zones. (for 3 seconds) Short-Press Turn on / put the soundbar into Standby Mode. Short-Press To play / pause audio. Short-Press · In Bluetooth Mode: To skip to the previous or the next track.
  • Page 35 Remote Functions Overview NOTES · When turned on, each of the LEDs will light up Green in ascending order. When turned off, the LEDs light up Red in descending order. · When in Standby Mode, the speaker consumes minimal power. ·...
  • Page 36 Remote Functions Overview BUTTON ACTION FUNCTION Short-Press To turn on / off each Zone. Press and Hold To select a single Zone. (for 3 seconds) Short-Press · To cycle through the three LED Mode categories for the selected Zone. · Z2-M Only: If Utility Light is on, to cycle through the 3 Brightness Levels (high, mid, low).
  • Page 37 Remote Functions Overview NOTES · When turned on, LEDs in Zone 1 will light up Green in ascending order. When turned off, the LEDs light up Red in descending order. · The LEDs in the selected Zone will rapidly flash Green twice. You can now Press and Hold one of the Common Buttons to change the Brightness, Speed, or Color for the selected Zone.
  • Page 38 Remote Functions Overview BUTTON ACTION FUNCTION Short-Press To cycle through 5 levels of Brightness / Speed for all Zones. Press and Hold To cycle through 5 levels of (for 2 seconds) Brightness / Speed for the slected Zone. Short-Press To select the corresponding Color for all Zones.
  • Page 39 Remote Functions Overview NOTES · You must first Press and Hold the corresponding Zone Button to select a Zone before using this feature. · There are 8 Color Buttons on the Remote Control: Red, Green, Blue, White, Orange, Yellow, Cyan, and Purple. You can also use the SoundExtreme Smartphone App create a custom color.
  • Page 40: Download And Install

    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. Android App Overview Password Secured: The app is password protected so others cannot gain access and control your SE28.
  • Page 41 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 soundbars, or other SoundExtreme products with LEDCast built-in).
  • Page 42 SoundExtreme App 3. If your SE28 is powered on, it will show up as LEDs-SE28 on the app’s Connect Device screen. Tap the device name on the screen. A checkmark will appear on the right. Tap the Connect button. 4. A dialog window will popup asking you to enter a password.
  • Page 43 SoundExtreme App your LEDCast-enabled product to. 9. For the Model field, select your LEDCast-enabled product from the pull- down list. 10. Once the Device & LED Settings are completed, the App will bring you to the Device List screen. 11. Select your SE28. It will take you to the Scene screen.
  • Page 44: Set Up Zones

    SoundExtreme App Set Up Zones 1. Select your SE28 on the Device list, and the app will bring you to the Zone screen. 2. Tap one of the 4 Zones, 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...
  • Page 45 SoundExtreme App · 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.
  • Page 46 SoundExtreme App 3. After you set up the Modes for each of the Zones, the SE28 setup is complete.
  • Page 47: Set Up Scenes

    SoundExtreme App Set Up Scenes 1. On the Device List screen, select your SE28 (LEDs- SE28) and the app will bring you to the Zone screen. Tap the Scene tab. The app will show 5 predefined scenes on your SE28. 2.
  • Page 48 SoundExtreme App Utility Light Control You can control the SE28's rear-facing Utility Light with the following steps: 1. On the Device List screen, select your SE28 (LEDs- SE28) and the app will bring you to the Zone screen. 2. On Zone screen, tap Dome/Light Bar (Zone 2) and you will go to the Dome/Light Bar Settings...
  • Page 49: Change Password

    SoundExtreme App 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 SE28, not the SoundExtreme app. So, after you change the password, please make a note in case you forget your password.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51: Factory Reset

    SoundExtreme App Factory Reset If you forget the password, you will need to do a Factory Reset on the SE28 so that the password is reset to its default value: 0000. · While the SE28 is turned on, PRESS AND HOLD the V-, V+, Buttons on the Control Panel at the same time for 3 seconds.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Unit Dimensions 4.5 in / 114 mm 25.5 in / 648 mm Unit + Mount Dimensions 28 in / 711 mm 5 in / 128 mm 28.7 in / 729 mm...
  • Page 53 Specifications Unit Weight Radio Frequency Range 11 lbs US: FM 87.5 - 107.9 mHz Unit + Mounts Weight RF Remote Operating Frequency 12.5 lbs 433 MHz Bluetooth Compliance Power Cable In-Line Blade Fuse Bluetooth V 5. 1 25A, 32V Bluetooth Frequency Band Storage Temperature 2.402~2.480GHz ISM Spectrum -40°F to 122°F / -40°C to 50°C...
  • Page 54: Important Legal Information

    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.
  • Page 55 Important Legal Information You should never 1.) Never power your SoundExtreme unit if you suspect water has entered the device. Powering a device with water inside could be potentially hazardous and cause fire or a spark. 2.) Never use your SoundExtreme unit if you have dropped it or thrown it against a hard surface which may have destroyed the integrity of the housing.
  • Page 56: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box · SoundExtreme Speaker · SoundExtreme Remote Control · 6-pin Deutsch to 2 3-pin LED Connectors · 8ft Power Cable · Allen Wrench for ¼-20 · (2x) ¼-20 SHCS Bolt – 3.5” long · (2x) ¼-20 SHCS Bolt – 2˝ long ·...

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