Foxpro FX3 Instruction Manual

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Using the FOXPRO® FX3 Digital Game Call

1

Quick Operating Guide

2

About the FX3 Speakers

3

Batteries and Charging

4

Auxiliary Jack Function

5

Using External Audio Source

6

Using External Power Source

6

Using the Remote Control

8

Reprogramming Sounds

9

Online Programming Support Center

9

Downloading the FOXPRO® Programming Utility

9

Programming Your FOXPRO® FX3

10

Printing a Sound List

12

Maximizing Remote Control Range

12

Important Information

FOXPRO®’s goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality products
in the industry. We take great pride in manufacturing our products in the USA.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance, comments or questions.

FOXPRO® Inc.

14 Fox Hollow Drive

Lewistown, PA 17044

[phone]

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Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
8AM – 5PM EST

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Toll Free Orders Only: 866-463-6977

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Using the FOXPRO® FX3 Digital Game Call

Congratulations on the purchase of your FOXPRO® FX3 digital wildlife caller!
You have chosen a highly advanced product with reliability, ease-of-use, and
features that are second to none. The FX3 is the product of an engineering
effort that spanned several years. Please take this time to read and understand
the information in this instruction booklet. This will ensure that you receive the

maximum benefit from your new FOXPRO® FX3.

Features

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. Rear Cone Speaker

9. Charger Jack

10. Ext Speaker Jack

11. Auxiliary Jack

12. Ext Audio Jack

QUICK OPERATING GUIDE

Since the FX3 is shipped from the factory with no batteries installed, the first
step is to install 8 “AA” batteries. These may be alkaline or rechargeable
types. We strongly recommend high capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries over
alkaline types for maximum performance, particularly when using loud volume
levels.

Installing Batteries in the FX3

1. To install batteries, 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: The battery polarity alternates.

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

Installing Batteries in the TX5-LR

The TX5-LR transmitter operates from a 9V battery. Please use a high quality
alkaline battery.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the
transmitter.

2. Connect the 9V battery to the connector plug, and orient the battery in
the transmitter.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Playing Sounds Manually

1. Make sure that at least 1 of the speaker selector slide switches is set to
the right, or “ON” position.

2. Click the On/Off/Volume switch to the on position. 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 FX3 will be flashing
“- -“.

3. Press the up or down arrow keypad button on the FX3 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. Please note that by pressing and
holding either the up or down keys the numbers will ramp slowly at first,
and then increase to a faster ramp speed.

Playing Sounds with the TX5-LR Remote Control

1. Turn on the TX5-LR transmitter by pushing any of its keys. Choose the
sound number to be played by using the transmitter sound up or down
buttons.

2. When the chosen number is shown in the transmitter display, push the
“SEND” button.

NOTE: Although the FX3 enters remote mode un-muted, no sound will be
heard because volume is preset to minimum.

3. To adjust the volume, press and hold the “VOLUME UP” key on the
transmitter. Release the key when the volume reaches a suitable level.
If no sound is heard you may have inadvertently pushed the “MUTE”
button. Note that the mute function is latching. That is, the first button
push will mute or pause the sound and the next will allow the sound to
play. The “MUTE” will cause the sound to pause in addition to muting it.
Use the “AUX” button to activate a device such as a decoy or camera
connected to the FX3 “AUX” connector. Remember to turn the volume
control to “OFF” when you are finished using the caller. “MUTE” is not
“OFF.” Some battery drain continues in “MUTE” mode.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

This caller incorporates 2 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