TOPIC IMPORTANT INFORMATION ® USING THE FOXPRO FIRESTORM 1.0 QUICK OPERATING GUIDE 1.1 Installing Batteries in the FIRESTORM 1.2 Installing Batteries in the TX9 1.3 Playing Sounds Manually 1.4 Playing Sounds with the TX9 Remote Control 2.0 ABOUT THE SPEAKERS 2.1 Using external speakers 2.2 Connecting external speakers PAGE 3 4 7.2 Downloading the FOXPRO Programming Utility 7.3 Programming with the Utility 7.
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® Using the FOXPRO FIRESTORM Digital Game Call ® Congratulations on the purchase of your FOXPRO FIRESTORM digital wildlife caller! You have chosen a highly advanced product with reliability, easeof-use, and features that are second to none. 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 FIRESTORM. Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
1.0 QUICK OPERATING GUIDE Since the FIRESTORM 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. 1.1 Installing Batteries in the FIRESTORM 1. To install batteries, remove the battery door.
3. Press the up or down arrow keypad button on the FIRESTORM 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. 1.4 Playing Sounds with the TX9 Remote Control 1.
2.1 Using External Speakers The FIRESTORM 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 FIRESTORM, the volume level can be increased significantly. 2.2 Connecting External Speakers The external speaker jacks on your FIRESTORM accept standard 3.5mm plugs.
CAUTION: NEVER CONNECT ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FOXPRO APPROVED CHARGER TO THE CHARGE JACK! ® NOTE: Remove batteries from battery holder when caller will not be used for prolonged periods to help prevent deep discharge. When you ask your FIRESTORM caller 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.
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. 4.0 “AUX” JACK FUNCTION The FIRESTORM is equipped with an auxiliary jack labeled “AUX”.
good battery life. However, we recognized that there may be times when extended run-times and additional loudness are more important than light weight and absolute portability. You can have the best of both worlds with the FIRESTORM! By connecting a large external 12-volt battery to the external power adapter replacement door (sold separately at FOXPRO), you can operate the FIRESTORM and obtain run-times measured in days rather than hours. The internal NiMH battery pack supplies 9.
6.0 TX9 REMOTE CONTROL The FIRESTORM features the TX9 remote control. The TX9 includes a graphic display (no printed sound lists), two custom presets buttons that provides you with one button access to your most commonly used sounds, volume level indicator, recall button, an elapsed timer, and battery level indicator for the transmitter battery. TX9 Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Volume Down Mute Sound Down Preset 1 Auxiliary Lanyard Loop Preset 2 Power/Send Sound Up Recall Volume Up 6.
should see the main screen listing the first six sounds starting with 000. 2. To turn off the TX9, press and hold the “PWR”/”SEND” button for a few seconds. You will see a message appear on the screen saying “Release key to turn off transmitter”. As soon as you release your hold on the button, the TX9 will power down. 6.3 Playing Sounds The TX9 remote control features a graphic display that shows the names of the sounds loaded in the unit. The sounds are displayed in pages at a time.
operating with. For example, if you are playing sound 001 at volume 9, and then switch to sound 002 at volume 5, by pressing the recall button you will jump back to sound 001 and volume 9. 6.6 Volume Control The TX9 provides you with 10 volume steps controlled by the volume up and volume down arrow buttons. The volume level is displayed on the remote control screen. 6.7 Timer The elapsed timer allows you to see how long you have been on a stand. The timer starts as soon as you turn on the TX9 transmitter.
7.0 PROGRAMMING THE FIRESTORM You can locate an extensive guide to programming your FIRESTORM on the ® FOXPRO website at: http://www.gofoxpro.com/program.php Also featured is a video that guides you through the programming process. We recommend visiting the website and viewing the information and video for additional assistance in programming your FIRESTORM. The FIRESTORM comes standard with a USB 2.
2. Click on “Programs/Utilities” from the main menu ® 3. Locate and click on “FOXPRO Programming Utility” 4. Click on “Download Now” 5. Click on the Save button to save the executable file to your hard drive for installation. If you choose to save the file to your hard drive, we recommend saving it to your desktop. NOTE: When saving the file, the name of the file on your Desktop (if you choose your desktop as the location to save) will be labelutil.exe. 1. Double click the labelutil.
1. Remove the battery compartment door from the back side of the FIRESTORM and remove the batteries. The USB port will be accessible through the bottom of the battery compartment. 2. Connect a USB cable between this port, and the USB port on your computer. Once the connection is made, your computer should recognize the FIRESTORM as a removable drive. Programming Process 1. Double click the folder on your desktop or go to your programs folder ® and open the FOXPRO Programmer.
your FIRESTORM, highlight the sound in the left side column. NOTE: If this sound does not have a three digit number and a space located at the beginning of it, you must check the Append Sound Number box located below the left column. By selecting this box, the sound name will not be shortened. If there is a three digit number and a space before the name of the sound, there is no need to check this box. The first four characters will be either truncated or ignored, by not selecting this box. 7.
decoy) 2. Turn the power off on both the FIRESTORM and the TX9. 3. Connect patch cable from the sound upload jack on the TX9 to the AUX jack on the FIRESTORM. 4. Turn on the TX9 5. After being powered on, the TX9 display will say “TURN ON CALLER TO BEGIN TRANSFER” 6. Power on the FIRESTORM. The display should show two solid dashes “- -“. 7. The display on the TX9 will display “TRASNFERRING DATA PLEASE WAIT”. When it’s done, the display will say “TRANSFER COMPLETE REMOVE CABLE”. 8.
FCC Information NOTE: 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ® Your FOXPRO wildlife caller is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship that diminish its usefulness for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Return the unit prepaid and packaged securely along with proof of purchase to the address shown below. Include a note describing the defect or problem.