Foxpro FURY 2, Prairie Blaster 2 Instruction Manual

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TOPIC

PAGE

1.0 Quick Operating Guide

4

1.1 Installing Batteries in Your

FURY 2

4

1.2 Installing Batteries in Your

TX-505

5

1.3 Playing Sounds Manually

5

1.4 Operating the

FURY 2

by TX-

505 Remote Control

6

1.5 Powering Down

7

2.0 About the FOXPRO® FURY 2 Speakers

7

3.0 Batteries

and Charging

7

3.1 Installing Batteries

8

3.2 Charging Batteries

8

4.0 “AUX” Jack Function

9

5.0 Using External Speakers

10

5.1 Connecting External Speakers

10

5.2 Disabling Internal Speakers Manually

10

5.3 Turning Speakers

On/O

ff with the

TX-505

11

6.0

TX-505 Remote Control Operation

12

6.1 Installing Batteries in Your

TX-505

13

6.2 Understanding the Menu System

13

6.3 Turning on the

TX-505

15

6.4 Selecting Sound

s

15

6.5 Setting the Volume

16

6.6 Mute

16

6.7 Sound Sequences

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6.8 Sound Presets

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6.9 FOXFADE

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6.10 AUTO

-V

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6.11 AUX

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6.12 Recall

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6.13 Channel Selection

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6.14

FOXBANG

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7.0

TX-505 &

FURY 2

Customizations

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7.1

FURY 2

Control Menu

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7.2 TX-

505 Configuration Menu

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8.0 Programming Your

FURY 2

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8.1 Purchasing New Sounds

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8.2 Downloading the Programming Utilit

y

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8.3 Programming with th

e Utility

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8.4 Downloading New Playlist to the

TX-505

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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]

Fax: [phone]

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
8AM – 5PM EST

Contact Us

Customer Service: [phone]

Toll Free Orders Only: 866-463-6977

General Inquiry E-mail: [e-mail]

Stay up to date with the latest sounds by visiting our online sound library.

Watch for new products and upgrades from FOXPRO®. Visit us online:

www.gofoxpro.com

This manual, the animal sounds stored in your caller, and animal sounds
purchased from FOXPRO® Inc. for installation in your caller are protected

by copyright.

Copyright

©©©©

℗℗℗℗

2012 by FOXPRO® Inc.

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Using the FOXPRO

®

FURY 2 GX7 Digital Game Call

Congratulations on the purchase of your FOXPRO® FURY 2 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 2 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

2.

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 2 in depth to
help ensure the best overall experience. We realize, however, that you may
want to try out the FURY 2 right away. The Quick Operating Guide will
provide you the basic steps on how to get started.

It is strongly recommended that to fully understand the features and
abilities of your FOXPRO® FURY 2 that you read this manual in its

entirety.

1.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN YOUR FURY 2

Since your FURY 2 is shipped from the factory with no batteries installed, the
first step is to install batteries. The FURY 2 requires 8 “AA” batteries.

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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-505

The TX-505 transmitter operates from 3 “AA” batteries. Please use high
quality alkaline or lithium batteries.

1) Remove the battery compartment cover 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 2 can be operated with or without using the TX-505 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 traveling 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

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point, the LCD display on the FURY 2 will first display the channel of
operation, the software revision, and then display three horizontal bars
“---“.

3) Press the up or down arrow keypad button on the FURY 2 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 select your desired sound.

1.4 OPERATING THE FURY 2 BY TX-505 REMOTE CONTROL

1) Turn on the TX-505 transmitter by pressing down and holding the
sound selector knob for about 4 seconds. The screen will display

“FOXPRO® the caller of the wild” then show the remote version
number on the button line of the display. If you bump the button or do

not hold it for 4 seconds, the screen will briefly display “FOXPRO® the
caller of the wild” then turn back off.

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, a mute
indicator, volume level indicator, battery monitor, and timer. The top
text line displays the front speaker, rear speaker, auto volume (AV) and
a play mode indicator. For more information on the text lines, see the
TX-505 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

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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.

Note: Make sure that you do not enter a number that is larger than the total
number of sounds programmed in the FURY 2. For example, if you have 100
sounds and type in 234, nothing will happen.

1.5 POWERING DOWN

Be sure to power down both the FURY 2 and TX-505 after use to help prolong
the battery life.

Powering Down the TX-505

Push and hold the selector knob until the selection menu appears (with TURN
OFF TX-505 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 2

Turn off the FURY 2 by rotating the On/Off switch to the off position.

2.0 ABOUT THE FOXPRO® FURY 2 SPEAKERS

The FURY 2 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 2 operates on 8 “AA” batteries. For optimal performance and run
times, we recommend using high capacity (2000 mAh or higher) NiMH (Nickel
Metal Hydride) rechargeable cells rather than alkaline types. When you operate
your FURY 2 to play at extremely loud volume levels, the current demand on
the batteries is much more than alkaline cells can deliver. Consequently, the

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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 2 will be much better with high capacity
NiMH batteries.

3.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE FURY 2:

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 2 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 2 to an unregulated 12V system (i.e.
automotive systems, high current power supplies, etc.) 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 2! Damages caused be plugging unapproved charging devices into your

FURY 2 will not be covered by warranty.

3.2 CHARGING BATTERIES

1) Disconnect any accessory device(s) that may be attached to the FURY
2 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 2.

3) Connect the approved FOXPRO® charger to the FURY 2 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

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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 10 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 2. 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 leave charging 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 2 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-505 remote control transmitter. However,
there are some strict electrical limits involved with this jack. If these limits are
exceeded, damage to your FURY 2 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

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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 2
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 2 is equipped with two External Speaker Jacks, which allows you to
connect up to 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 2, the volume level can be increased significantly.

5.1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

The external speaker jacks on your FURY 2 accept standard 3.5mm plugs.
When choosing an external speaker it is recommended to use one with an
impedance rating of 8-ohms.

NOTE: Be sure the FURY 2 is turned OFF before connecting an external
speaker.
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.

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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-505.

5.3 TURNING SPEAKERS ON/OFF WITH THE TX-505
When you turn off either the front or rear speaker by way of the TX-505 remote
control, the associated internal speaker will also be disabled.

1) Press the FOXFADE button one time.

2) Use the selector knob to move the cursor left or right. Clockwise will move
the cursor to the left for the rear speaker, while counterclockwise moves it
to the right for the front speaker. By moving the cursor to either extreme
(left/right) and pressing the send button will result in one of the speakers
shutting off. Moving the cursor to the far right and depressing the rotary
selector knob will shut off the rear speaker, while moving it to the far left
and depressing the rotary selector knob will result in the front speaker
shutting off.

3) Press FOXFADE to return to the main screen.