Foxpro 615 User Manual

TOPIC

PAGE

1.0 Quick Operating Guide

1.1 Installing Batteries in Your Fury

1,2

1.2 Installing Batteries in Your TX

500

1.3 Playing Sounds Manually

1.4 Operating the Fury by TX

500 Remote Control

1.5 Powering Down

2.0 About the FOXPRO Fury Speakers

3.0 Batteries and

Charging

3.1 Installing Batteries

3.2 Charging Batteries

4.0 “AUX” Jack Function

5.0 Using External Speakers

5.1 Connecting External Speakers

5.2 Disabling Internal Speakers Manually

5.3 T

urning Speakers

On/O

ff with the TX

500

6.0 TX

500 Remote Control Operation

6.1 Installing Batteries in Your TX

500

6.2 Understanding the Menu System

6.3 Turning on the TX

500

6.4 Selecting Sounds

6.5 Setting the Volume

6.6 Mute

6.7 Sound Sequences

6.8 Sound Presets

6.9 FOXFADE

6.10 AUTO

-V

6.11 AUX

6.12 Recall

6.13 Channel Selection

7.0 TX

500 & Fury Customizations

7.1 Caller Control Menu

7.2 Transmitter Configuration Menu

8.0 Programming Your Fury

8.1 Purchasing New Sounds

8.2 Downloading the Programming Utilit

8.3 Programming with the Utility

8.4 Downloading New

Playlist to the TX

500

Using the FOXPRO Fury GX7 Digital Game Call

Congratulations on the purchase of your FOXPRO Fury digital wildlife caller! You have chosen a highly advanced product that is easy to use and loaded with some of the most innovative features to date. The Fury is the product of an engineering effort that has spanned several years.

Please take this time to read and understand the information in this instruction manual to ensure the best possible experience with your new FOXPRO Fury.

Features Overview

1) Rugged injection molded ABS housing

2) On/Off switch-manual volume control

3) Rear speaker slide switch

4) Front Speaker Slide switch

5) Low Battery Indicator LED

6) Sound Up/Down Keys

7) Reflex Horn Speaker

8) Cone Speaker

9) Charger Jack

10) Rear Ext Speaker Jack

11) Auxiliary Jack

12) Front Ext Speaker Jack

1.0 QUICK OPERATING GUIDE

This manual will explain all features of your new FOXPRO Fury in depth to help ensure the best overall experience. We realize, however, that you may want to try the Fury out right away. The Quick Operating Guide will provide you the basic steps to on how to get started.

It is strongly recommended that to fully understand the features and abilities of your FOXPRO Fury that you read this manual in its entirety.

1.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN YOUR FURY

Since your Fury is shipped from the factory with no batteries installed, the first step is to install batteries. The Fury requires 8 “AA” batteries.

We strongly recommend high capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries over alkaline types for maximum performance, particularly when using loud volume levels.

1) Remove the battery door. The battery door is located on the side of the caller and is held in place with a knurled thumbscrew.

2) Orient the batteries as per the directions shown in each cavity within the holder. Note that the battery polarity alternates.

3) Replace the battery door after the batteries are installed.

1.2 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN YOUR TX-500

The TX-500 transmitter operates from three AA batteries. Please use high quality alkaline or lithium batteries.

1) Remove the battery compartment over located on the rear of the transmitter.

2) Insert the AA batteries into the provided cavities. Note that the battery polarity alternates.

3) Replace the battery compartment cover after the batteries are installed.

1.3 PLAYING SOUNDS MANUALLY

Your Fury can be operated with or without using the TX-500 transmitter. There may be times when you want the sound of the unit right next to you or perhaps you want to walk with the unit to create a travelling sound.

1) Make sure that at least one of the speaker selector slide switches is set to the right, or “ON” position (see the following image).

2) Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise to the “on” position – you should hear a soft click. Please note that this switch is also the volume

control when the unit is operated without the remote control. The

further clockwise you turn the knob, the louder the unit will play. At this point, the LCD display on the FURY will first display the software revision and then display two flashing horizontal bars “- -“.

3) Press the up or down arrow keypad button on the FURY to select a sound number. Once selected, release the button, and the sound will play. To select a different sound, simply press the up or down arrow buttons again to your desired sound.

1.4 OPERATING THE FURY BY TX-500 REMOTE CONTROL

1) Turn on the TX-500 transmitter by pressing down and holding the sound selector knob for about 2-3 seconds. The graphic LCD display will illuminate displaying “FOXPRO the Caller of the Wild”. At this point, let go of the button. In a moment, the screen will switch to normal view and display the first six sounds.

2) Select the sound you wish to play by turning the rotary selector knob on the top of the transmitter either clockwise, which will scroll up, or counter-clockwise which scrolls down.

3) When the sound desired appears in the displayed list, highlight the sound, and press down on the rotary selector knob. You will notice that the number associated with that sound will appear in the bottom text line. This text line also displays the current channel setting (which should be 10 from the factory), a mute indicator, volume level indicator, battery monitor, and timer. The top text line displays the front speaker, rear speaker, and auto volume and mode indicators. For more information on the text lines, see the TX-500 features section of this instruction manual.

4) Now that you have selected the sound to be played, simply bring the volume up to your desired level by depressing the volume up arrow. As you depress the volume up arrow, note that the volume setting number in the bottom text increases.

Muting the Sound

To mute the sound, simply press the mute button. The letter “M” will appear in the bottom text line. The mute also serves as a pause feature, meaning that when you un-mute the sound again, it will start playing where you muted the sound instead of starting over again.

Changing the Sound To change the sound, simply highlight your next sound preference and depress the rotary selector knob. Your sound will instantly change.

You can also use the numeric keypad to enter the three digit number of the sound you wish to play. When you begin entering a number on the keypad, the numbers you type will appear in large text on the screen. You need to enter the three digit number of the sound you wish to play. For example, type in a number in the range of 000 through 499 to play the corresponding sound.

Auxiliary Button

Use the “AUX” button to activate a device such as a decoy or camera connected to the FURY “AUX” jack.

1.5 POWERING DOWN

Be sure to power down both the Fury and TX-500 after use to help prolong the battery life.

Powering Down the TX-500

Push and hold the selector knob until the selection menu appears (with turn off transmitter already highlighted). By pressing the selection knob a second time the transmitter will shut off. Should you forget to turn off the transmitter when you are finished, it will automatically shut down after 2 hours of non-use.

Powering Down the FURY

Turn off the FURY by rotating the On/Off switch to the off position.

2.0 ABOUT THE FOXPRO FURY SPEAKERS

The FURY incorporates two different types of loudspeakers. The front speaker is a high efficiency horn with maximum sensitivity in the frequency range necessary to reproduce small animal distress sounds. Distress sounds of rabbits, small rodents, birds, canines, and many others are best reproduced by using the front horn only with the rear cone speaker turned off. This will also ensure maximum battery life as playing both speakers requires almost twice as much battery power.

The rear cone speaker is best suited to sounds that have significant lower frequency content. These sounds would include bear growls, mountain lion roars, certain owl hoots, and some other large mammal sounds. The rear speaker, however, is not as efficient as the front horn. Because of this, it will not play as loud as the horn. Understand that not all calling sounds will benefit greatly from playing both speakers at once. If you elect to do this, remember that battery life will be reduced.

3.0 BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your FURY operates on 8 “AA” batteries. For optimal performance and run

times, we recommend using high capacity 2000-2800 mAh NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable cells rather than alkaline types.

When you operate your FURY to play at extremely loud volume levels, the current demand on the batteries is much more than alkaline cells can deliver. Consequently, the run time of these batteries can be very short. The Zinc Carbon so-called “Heavy Duty” cells are expressly NOT recommended at all.

The performance of your FURY will be much better with high capacity NiMH batteries.

3.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE FURY:

1) Remove the battery door. The battery door is located on the side of the caller and is held in place with a knurled thumbscrew.

2) Orient the batteries as per the directions shown in each cavity within the holder. Note that the battery polarity alternates.

3) Replace the battery door after the batteries are installed.

CAUTION: Never attempt to charge batteries not intended to be recharged! This includes both Zinc Carbon and alkaline cells. The resulting

damage can be serious and will not be covered by the warranty. For maximum charge efficiency, we recommend charging your FURY in temperatures ranging from 40°F to 85°F (5°C to 30°C).

CAUTION: Do not mix battery types!

CAUTION: Never connect your Fury charge to a 12V automotive system.

Serious damage will occur which is not covered by the warranty. The charge jack is intended only for FOXPRO chargers.

CAUTION: Never attach an unapproved or non-FOXPRO charger to your Fury! Damages caused be plugging unapproved charging devices into your

Fury will not be covered by warranty.

3.2 CHARGING BATTERIES

1) Disconnect any accessory device that may be plugged into the Fury prior to charging. This includes external speakers, USB cables, and any devices that may be attached to the auxiliary device jack.

2) Check to make sure that rechargeable NIMH type batteries are

installed in your FURY.

3) Connect the approved FOXPRO charger to the FURY charge jack and

attach the transformer end of the charger to the appropriate outlet.

Be aware that the green LED may or may not extinguish when the batteries are fully charged. Your FOXPRO unit incorporates circuitry to

terminate charge current if high battery temperatures are detected. Battery temperatures increase at the end of the charge cycle. If the temperature edges towards a dangerous level, the charge current will be interrupted and the green LED will extinguish. If excessive temperature is not detected, the green LED will not be extinguished. It is quite possible for the batteries to be fully charged without their temperature rising to the dangerous level. For this reason, the LED should not be considered as a “full charge” indicator as it may or may not extinguish when the batteries are fully charged. The batteries are fully charged any time their temperature rises substantially above ambient. How long this takes depends on how much charge has been taken from the batteries and how much time has passed since the last charge. If the green LED goes out, the batteries are definitely charged. If the green LED is on and the batteries are cool, they are still charging. If the green LED is on and the batteries are very warm, they are fully charged and you should terminate the charge by unplugging the charger.

You should not permit the charge to continue for more than 12 hours under any circumstances. The batteries need to be recharged when the “Low

Battery” LED is blinking. Battery run time is directly related to how loud you operate the FURY. Using both speakers at the same time rather than only the most appropriate one will have a negative impact on run time. With one speaker playing, expect 6 to 15 hours of run time, depending on the loudness setting. With both speakers playing, expect 3 to 10 hours. Remember that very loud volumes are rarely needed as animals hear much better than we do.

Battery/Charging Recommendations

• Remember that NiMH batteries self-discharge about 1% per day

• Do not charge batteries unattended

• Remove batteries from battery holder when caller will not be used for

prolonged periods to help prevent deep discharge

• Recharge your batteries periodically—even when not in use—to prevent deep discharge

4.0 “AUX” JACK FUNCTION

The FURY is equipped with an auxiliary jack labeled “AUX”. The purpose of this jack is to allow for the connection of certain external devices, such as the FOXPRO Jack-in-the-Box Decoy or other approved devices, and to be able to turn these on and off with the TX-500 remote control transmitter. However,

there are some strict electrical limits involved with this jack. If these limits are exceeded, damage to your FURY will result. This damage is not covered by warranty.

The electrically inclined will want to know that the jack is connected to the drain of an internal Field Effect Transistor with a maximum current rating of 2 Amperes. The “tip” polarity of the 3.5mm jack is positive, while the sleeve is negative. If the external device is connected with the polarity reversed, an internal protection diode within the FET will conduct, causing the device to stay on constantly. The maximum voltage applied to this jack must never exceed 15 volts.

Typical uses for this jack would be to control the FOXPRO Jack-in-the-Box Decoy or to start and stop a video recorder. Instructions on connecting various devices to the “AUX” jack are beyond the scope of this manual. You are urged to seek help from a knowledgeable professional before connecting any unapproved device to this jack. Remember that damage to your Fury caused by improper use of the “AUX” jack is not covered by the warranty, nor will FOXPRO be liable for damage to any devices connected to this jack.

The AUX jack is configurable for momentary or latched operation. Please see section 6.11 for more information.

5.0 USING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

The FURY is equipped with two External Speaker Jacks, which allows you to connect one or two additional speakers. The internal speakers perform admirably; however, you may encounter situations that require higher volume levels. By connecting a larger and more efficient external speaker(s) to the FURY, the volume level can be increased significantly.

5.1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

The external speaker jacks on your Fury accept standard 3.5mm plugs. When choosing an external speaker it is recommended to use one with an impedance rating of 8-ohms.

To connect an external speaker, plug the connector of the external speaker into one of the external speaker jacks. You will notice that each external speaker jack corresponds with one of the internal speakers. For example, internal front speaker and front external speaker are linked together. If you wish to have ONLY the external speaker(s) produce sound, you must disable the internal speakers as the internal speakers are not disabled automatically.

5.2 DISABLING INTERNAL SPEAKERS MANUALLY Move the speaker slide switch to the “OFF” position for the desired speaker you wish to disable (front or back). The following image shows that each internal speaker has an independent on/off switch.

To re-enable the speaker later, simply place the slide switch back to the “ON” position. By disabling the internal speaker(s) when using an external speaker(s), battery life will be extended longer than having all of the speakers operating at once.

Disabling the internal speakers by way of the slide switch will result in the external speakers still playing. The only way to disable the external speakers is by using the TX-500.

5.3 TURNING SPEAKERS ON/OFF WITH THE TX-500 When you turn off either the front or rear speaker by way of the TX-500 remote control, the associated internal speaker will also be disabled. For example, if you turn off front speaker, not only will the internal front speaker shut off, but so will the front external speaker.

1) Hold down the rotary selector knob for 2-3 seconds to activate the main menu

2) Use the selector knob to highlight CALLER CONTROL MENU and press down on the selector knob one time

3) Use the selector knob to highlight the desired setting (i.e. front speaker on/off or rear speaker on/off) and press down on the selector knob to commit your change

4) Exit the menus

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