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TOPIC
1.0 Quick Operating Guide
1.1 Installing Batteries in Your Prairie Blaster
1.2 Installing Batteries in Your TX-500
1.3 Playing Sounds Manually
1.4 Operating the Prairie Blaster by TX-500 Remote
Control
1.5 Powering Down
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1.6 Power Save Mode
2.0
About the FOXPRO Prairie Blaster Speakers
3.0
Batteries and Charging
3.1 Installing Batteries
4.0
“AUX” Jack Function
3.2 Charging Batteries
5.0 Using External Speakers
5.1 Connecting External Speakers
5.2 Disabling Internal Speakers Manually
5.3 Turning Speakers On/Off 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 & Prairie Blaster Customizations
7.1 Prairie Blaster Control Menu
7.2 TX-500 Configuration Menu
8.0 Programming Your Prairie Blaster
8.1 Purchasing New Sounds
8.2 Downloading the Programming Utility
8.3 Programming with the Utility
8.4 Downloading New Playlist to the TX-500
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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
(717) 248-2507
Fax: (717) 247-3594
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8AM – 5PM EST
Contact Us
Customer Service: (717) 248-2507
Toll Free Orders Only: 866-463-6977
General Inquiry E-mail: sales@gofoxpro.com
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
Using the FOXPRO Prairie Blaster Digital Game Call
Congratulations on the purchase of your FOXPRO Prairie Blaster 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 Prairie Blaster 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 Prairie
Blaster.
Features Overview
1) Rugged Injection Molded ABS
Housing
2) Decoy Manual On/Off Button
3) On/Off Switch-Manual Volume
Control
4) Rear Speaker Slide Switch
5) Front Speaker Slide Switch
6) Sound Up/Down Keys
7) SP-55 Horn Speaker
8) Front Tweeter
9) Front External Speaker Jack
10) Rear External Speaker Jack
11) Rear Tweeter
12) Cone Speaker
13) Internal Decoy
14) Auxiliary Jack
1.0 QUICK OPERATING GUIDE
This manual will explain all features of your new FOXPRO Prairie Blaster in
depth to help ensure the best overall experience. We realize, however, that you
may want to try out the Prairie Blaster 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 Prairie Blaster, that you read this manual in its
entirety.
1.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN YOUR PRAIRIE BLASTER
Since your Prairie Blaster is shipped from the factory with no batteries installed,
the first step is to install batteries. The Prairie Blaster requires 8 “D” batteries.
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 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 Prairie Blaster 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 traveling sound.
1) Make sure that at least one of the speaker selector slide switches is set
to the right, or “ON” position
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 PRAIRIE BLASTER 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 PRAIRIE BLASTER
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 PRAIRIE BLASTER BY TX-500 REMOTE CONTROL
1) Turn on the TX-500 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-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.
Note: Make sure that you do not enter a number that is larger than the total
number of sounds programmed in the Prairie Blaster. 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 Prairie Blaster 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 TX-500 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 PRAIRIE BLASTER
Turn off the PRAIRIE BLASTER by rotating the On/Off switch to the off
position.
1.6 POWER SAVE MODE
The Prairie Blaster features a special mode of operation for those who wish to
extend battery life. Power Save mode restricts the maximum gain achievable
by the user which will, in turn, help to maximize your overall battery life. Power
Save mode will not allow you to play your sounds as loud as normal mode.
To Engage Power Save Mode:
1. Press and hold the sound selector down button on the front of the
Prairie Blaster.
2. While holding the button in, turn the Prairie Blaster on. Watch the LCD
panel closely. Continue holding the in the button until you see “P-S”
appear on the LCD panel.
3. Release the button.
2.0 ABOUT THE FOXPRO PRAIRIE BLASTER SPEAKERS
The PRAIRIE BLASTER incorporates three different types of speakers. There
are two speakers in the front—a high efficiency SP-55 horn and a tweeter.
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.
There are also two speakers in the rear—a large cone speaker and a second
tweeter. The rear cone 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 ABOUT THE BUILT IN DECOY
The Prairie Blaster is equipped with a built-in decoy. From the factory, you will
receive the “Jack” topper and an 18” support rod. The tip of the support rod has
a bend, while the opposite side has a standard banana clip, and a black
support grommet. The bent end gets inserted through the bottom of the “Jack”
topper via the plastic sleeve. The opposite end will connect to the motor inside
the Prairie Blaster through an opening on the top of the handle. From the
factory, this opening will be plugged with a black grommet. To remove the
grommet for operation, simply pop it out with a pocket knife or fingernail. Once
removed, slide the support rod down into the opening until you feel it connect
snuggly. Finally, slide the black support grommet down until it snaps into the
opening. The rod should stand straight and rigid with no play.
Operating the Decoy Manually
1. Connect the decoy topper to the support rod.
2. Insert support rod to motor through opening on handle
3. Turn on the Prairie Blaster.
4. Press Decoy button on the front of the Prairie Blaster to turn the decoy
on and off.
Operating the Decoy Remotely
1. Connect the decoy topper to the support rod.
2. Insert support rod to motor through opening on handle
3. Turn on the Prairie Blaster.
4. Turn on the TX-500
5. Press Auxiliary button on the TX-500 to turn the decoy on and off.
NOTE: If you have a secondary decoy attached to the Prairie Blaster via
the auxiliary device jack, using the AUX button on the TX-500 will control
it along with the internal decoy simultaneously. The Decoy button on the
front of the Prairie Blaster will only control the internal decoy.
4.0 “AUX” JACK FUNCTION
The PRAIRIE BLASTER 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 PRAIRIE BLASTER 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 Prairie Blaster
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 PRAIRIE BLASTER is equipped with two External Speaker Jacks, which
allows you to connect up to two additional speakers.
5.1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
The external speaker jacks on your Prairie Blaster 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 Prairie Blaster 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 speakers
you wish to disable. The SP-55 and front tweeter are controlled by the switch
labeled FRONT INT. The large cone speaker and rear tweeter are controlled by
the switch labeled REAR INT. The following image shows the two slide
switches.
To re-enable the speakers 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 speakers by way of the TX-500
remote control, the associated internal speakers 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 speakers, while counterclockwise moves it
to the right for the front speakers. By moving the cursor to either extreme
(left/right) and pressing the send button will result in either the two front or
two rear speakers shutting off. Moving the cursor to the far right and
depressing the rotary selector knob will shut off the rear speakers, while
moving it to the far left and depressing the rotary selector knob will result in
the front speakers shutting off.
3) Press FOXFADE to return to the main screen.
6.0 TX-500 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Features
1) Rear/Front Speaker On/Off
Indicator
2) Auxiliary Button
3) Quick Access for 2 Presets
4) Volume Down Button
5) Mute Button
6) Lanyard Loop
7) Recall Button
8) Numeric Keypad
9) Volume Up Button
10) Bottom Information Line
Indicating channel of
operation, mute status, sound
number, volume level, battery
level, and elapsed timer
11) Preset Mode Select Button
12) FOXFADE On/Off
13) Sequence Mode Select
Button
14) Mono/Stereo Indicator
15) Auto-Volume On/Off
Indicator
16) Rotary Selector Knob
17) Graphic LCD Panel
The PRAIRIE BLASTER features the TX-500 transmitter. The features of this
transmitter include a large graphic display (eliminating the need for printed
sound lists), 10 custom preset buttons that make your favorite sounds and
volume levels available at the touch of a button, a volume and mute indicator, a
recall button, an elapsed timer, and a rotary sound selector knob for ease of
changing sounds.
The TX-500 transmitter operates on three standard AA batteries. Please use
high quality alkaline or lithium batteries.
6.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN YOUR TX-500
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.
6.2 UNDERSTANDING THE MENU SYSTEM
Your TX-500 transmitter has a menu-driven configuration system that provides
you with a navigable interface for making various operational changes to both
the PRAIRIE BLASTER and TX-500. Throughout the scope of this manual you
will find many references to the Main Menu. It is important that you are familiar
with and understand how the menu system works.
The Main Menu can be accessed at any time while operating the TX-500
transmitter. To bring up the Main Menu simply press and hold the rotary
selector knob for 2-3 seconds. The normal screen will change to reveal the
Main Menu.
By default, any time you enter the Main Menu, the “TURN OFF
TRANSMITTER” option will be highlighted. The line that is highlighted will be
referred to as the selected item throughout this manual. You can move the
highlight bar using the rotary selector knob to change the selected item by
rotating the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. A selected item can be
activated by pressing down on the rotary selector knob. In this case, with
“TURN OFF TRANSMITTER” being the selected item, pressing the rotary scroll
knob down would result in the TX-500 turning off.
The Main Menu has sub-menus. These sub-menus will provide you with access
to making various system changes. The two main sub-menus are PRAIRIE
BLASTER CONTROL and TX500 CONFIG. Each one of these sub-menus has
other menu items inside.
The following chart will display the layout of the menu. The factory default value
of each setting will be noted in bold:
PRAIRIE BLASTER CONTROL provides access to:
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MONO/STEREO
o MONO (.24b only)
o STEREO
o R STEREO (.24b only)
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PLAY MODES
o REPEAT MODE
o SINGLE PLAY MODE
o JUKEBOX MODE
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AUTO-V ON
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AUTO-V OFF
TX500 CONFIG provides access to:
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AUX
o MOMENTARY (JIB)
o LATCHED
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DISPLAY
o TEXT
NORMAL
LARGE ‘NUMBERS ONLY’
o GRAPHICS
NORMAL
REVERSE IMAGE
SET CONTRAST
o SCROLL
PAGED
SINGLE
o BACKLIGHT
ALWAYS OFF
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
ALWAYS ON
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CHANNEL
o 0 – 15
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VOLUME STEPS
o 2
o 4
o 5
o 8
o 10
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UPLOAD SOUND LIST
6.3 TURNING ON THE TX-500
To turn on your TX-500 transmitter, simply push and hold the selector
knob for 4 seconds. This delay is to help prevent an accidental turn on. Be
sure to turn off the TX-500 transmitter after use so that unnecessary battery
drain is prevented. To do so, 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 off the transmitter when you are finished, it will automatically shut
down after 2 hours of non-use.
6.4 SELECTING SOUNDS
The TX-500 provides you with two methods of selecting and changing sounds
on your FOXPRO Prairie Blaster. You can use the rotary selector knob to scroll
through and send sound selections or you can directly enter the sound number
by using the numeric keypad.
Rotary Selector Method:
The rotary selector knob is located on the top right of the TX-500. This is a
dual-function knob that provides you with clockwise/counterclockwise action to
scroll through the sound list as well as a push button function to send sound
changes to the unit (it also works to confirm or lock-in various menu changes
by pushing down it.)
With the TX-500 turned on, you will see six sounds displayed on the screen.
Clockwise rotation of the knob scrolls the highlight bar up the page, while
counter-clockwise rotation moves it down. Once the bar reaches the top of the
6 displayed sounds, the next movement of the knob in the same direction will
cause the sounds to increment or decrement. Once the sound you wish to play
is highlighted in the display, push down on the selector knob to have it
transmitted to the PRAIRIE BLASTER for play.
You can scroll through sounds one at a time (up or down) very quickly by
turning the rotary sound selector knob or if preferred you can configure the
transmitter to scroll by six sounds at a time. The rotary sound selector knob is
used to highlight sounds on the display, change the page being viewed, and to
send the selected sound to the PRAIRIE BLASTER.
Counterclockwise rotation decrements the sound lists. Clockwise rotation
increments the sound lists. If you wish to start your current sound playing from
the beginning, simply depress the knob again.
To switch sounds, simply select and highlight your desired sound and depress
the rotary selector knob. As you can see, even with hundreds of sounds
programmed, you can be set up to be never more than a few revolutions of the
rotary sound selector knob away from any sound.
Numerical Entry Method:
You can also directly access any sound by direct numerical entry on the
keypad. For example, if you want to play sound 005, simply press the numbers
0, 0, and 5 sequentially on the keypad.
6.5 SETTING THE VOLUME
When the TX-500 is first turned on, the volume setting is preset to 00, as the
display will indicate. Once you have selected and transmitted your sound to
the PRAIRIE BLASTER, simply depress the volume up button on the
transmitter to your desired level.
Depressing the volume buttons will cause the volume number to change in the
display from a low of “0” to a high of “40”. These changes are transmitted to
the PRAIRIE BLASTER in real time, causing the volume to ramp up or down.
The TX-500 allows you to change the volume step size to a specific level. By
default, the ramp speed will be set to 2. This means that every time you press
the volume up or down button, the volume level will increment or decrement by
2. You can change this value to 2, 4, 5, 8, or 10. To set this value:
NOTE: If you have volume steps 2 or 4 selected, you will notice that when
stepping the volume up or down using a continuous key-press, the
volume steps will gradually increase to 5.
1) Press and hold the rotary selector knob to access the main menu.
2) Highlight the “TX500 CONFIG” menu and depress the rotary selector
knob one time.
3) Use the selector knob highlight “VOLUME STEPS” and then depress
the selector knob one time.
4) Use the selector knob to highlight the desired volume stepping value
and then depress the selector knob to lock it in.
5) Exit the menus.
The volume numbers are important, as you will begin to identify your preferred
volume settings, and with the PRAIRIE BLASTER placed away from you, it
gives you the ability to know exactly at what volume the PRAIRIE BLASTER is
playing. Without this, you may have a difficult time determining just how loud or
soft your unit is playing.
6.6 MUTE
To mute the current sound that is playing, simply depress the mute button on
the TX-500 transmitter. Mute mode is indicated by an “M” appearing in the
bottom status line. To un-mute, simply depress the mute button again.
The mute feature also serves as a pause function. When you mute the current
sound being played and un-mute again, the sound will begin playing at the
point where you muted it.
While the Prairie Blaster is muted you can change to a different sound and
volume level. When you un-mute the unit, it will begin playing the new sound
and volume setting. You can also restart the current sound from the beginning
by depressing the rotary selector knob down one time while the unit is muted.
6.7 SOUND SEQUENCES
The Prairie Blaster can operate from a special sequence file that provides the
unit with instructions on how to operate for the duration of the hunt. Sound
sequences can provide you with a completely hands-free experience in the
field. You can have up to ten unique sequences in your Prairie Blaster.
Creating a Sequence
There are two ways that you can create a custom calling sequence; manually
with a simple text editor or with the help of the graphical interface that runs on
Windows-based PC’s. Mac users will have to type their sequence file out by
hand.
Creating Sequence Files with Utility
Utility coming soon!
Creating Sequence Files Manually
The Prairie Blaster will be looking for ten individual files pertaining to the
particular sequence. These files range from S00.seq through S09.seq.
NOTE: If you save a sequence file for later use, make sure you
update it if you make any programming changes to the unit. For
example, if sound number 005 used to be a rabbit and it is now a
coyote, your sequence file will now play the coyote.
The sequence file must be in plain text format. You cannot use MS Word or
other rich-text editing software to create the files. If you are manually
creating the file, use a program such as Notepad (or basic text editor) for
authoring. The following is an example of what the file should look like:
V 30
S 12
P 60
V 23
S1
The translation of the above example would equate to:
Set volume to 30
Play sound 12 one time
Pause for 60 seconds
Set volume to 23
Play sound 1 one time
End
The above example uses the following syntax to denote instructions for the
Prairie Blaster. All possible commands are shown below:
Instruction
Value
0 – 499
0 – 40
1 - 99999
n/a
n/a
n/a
Description
Denotes numerical value of sound on unit
Denotes numerical value of volume level
Denotes delay value in seconds (approx.)
Denotes Jukebox Mode
Denotes Repeat Mode
Denotes Single Play Mode
Any time you author your own sequence file manually, make certain that each
instruction code is followed by a space and then the value.
Note: Each file must begin with a P or V value—if you start the sequence with
a sound, the Prairie Blaster will not know at what volume level to play the
sound.
Also make sure that you end the instructions with a capital J, R, or Q. If you
end the file with J, the Prairie Blaster will move on to the next available
sequence. If the file ends with R, the Prairie Blaster will repeat the current
sequence. Ending the file with a Q will result in the sequence playing one time.
If you desire to have a sound play more than one loop, you will need to have
the sound listed as many times as you wish it to play. Example:
V 10
S 16
S 16
S 16
V 15
S 16
This example shows that the volume is set to 10 for three loops playing sound
number 16. The volume then switches to level 15 and plays sound 16 one last
time.
After creating your sequence file in Notepad (or basic text editor), be sure to
name the file in the format of S00.seq through S09.seq so that the Prairie
Blaster will recognize it as a valid sequence file. Notepad will try to name the
file .txt by default; this must be changed to .seq. You can add a description to
the file title as in the following examples:
S00 Stand 1.seq
S01 Stand 2.seq
S02 Bobcat Special.seq
S03 Coyote.seq
Loading a Sound Sequence to Your Prairie Blaster Manually
In order to get the sound sequence file from your computer into your Prairie
Blaster, you will need to locate the USB cable provided with the unit. Remove
the battery compartment door on the Prairie Blaster and remove the battery
pack. Locate the USB port in the bottom of the battery compartment. Using the
USB cable, connect the Prairie Blaster to your computer. Take note to what
drive letter is being assigned to your Prairie Blaster. Copy the sequence files
from your hard drive directly into the drive letter of the Prairie Blaster.
Playing a Sequence
Sequences can be engaged at any time during operation.
1) Press the SEQUENCE button on the TX-500
2) Press a number button on the keypad to play the corresponding
sequence from 0 – 9 or highlight the desired sequence with the rotary
selector knob and depress it one time.
Play Modes and Sequences
If you have selected a different playback mode (i.e. jukebox or single)
sequence mode will ignore this selection.
6.8 SOUND PRESETS
The TX-500 provides you with quick access to your favorite sounds and
volumes with the push of a button. The TX-500 can hold a total of ten individual
sound presets, each one having their own unique volume level. You will also
find two quick-access buttons (P1 and P2) that provide you one-button access
to the sounds stored on presets one and two.
Creating Presets
1) Press the PRESET button and hold for approximately 3-4 seconds to
enter set preset mode. You should see SEL SND/ VOL on the top line
of the TX-500 display.
2) Use volume up/down buttons to set the desired volume level
3) Select the desired sound by using the rotary selector knob to highlight
it on the screen and then press the selector knob down one time.
4) To lock the selected volume and sound in, press the desired number
(0-9) for that preset on the keypad. When pressing the number button,
this exits you from set preset mode and you are now in the preset
mode.
5) To add another preset, follow steps 1-5.
Playing a Preset
1) Briefly press the PRESET button one time to enter preset mode.
2) Press the desired number of the preset you wish to play. Make sure
that you have preset in place prior to attempting to play it. The chosen
preset should play immediately.
6.9 FOXFADE
FOXFADE allows you to fade the volume level of the sound being played
between the front and rear speaker and allows you shut them off. There are
three ways in which FOXFADE can be used; mono, stereo, and reversed
stereo. FOXFADE will provide the best effect when using a stereo audio file
that contains two separate animal recordings; however, it can be used with
mono sounds that are being played in stereo mode.
Using FOXFADE
1) With the sound playing, press the FOXFADE button on the side of the
TX-500 transmitter
2) Use the selector knob to move the cursor left or right on the screen.
Moving the knob clockwise will result in the bar moving towards the
left of the screen which corresponds with the front (horn) speaker and
the left audio channel. By moving the bar in this direction, the volume
level of the back speaker will go down. Moving the cursor to the far left
and depressing the rotary selector knob will result in the front speaker
being turned off.
Moving the knob counterclockwise will result in the bar moving
towards the right of the screen which corresponds with the back (cone)
speaker and right audio channel. By moving the bar in this direction,
the volume level of the front speaker will go down. Moving the cursor to
the far right and depressing the rotary selector knob will result in the
rear speaker being turned off.
3) Once you have positioned the bar in your desired position, press down
the selector knob one time to lock the change in place.
FOXFADE in Stereo Mode
When you are operating the Prairie Blaster in stereo playback mode and
playing a stereo audio file, the left audio channel will play through the front horn
speaker and the right audio channel will play through the rear cone speaker.
Let’s say that the sound you are playing is a coyote and rabbit stereo file;
coyote on the left channel and rabbit on the right channel. When you enter
FOXFADE and move the vertical bar towards the left and lock the selection in,
the sound of the rabbit on the right channel will be reduced. If you move the bar
to the right and lock the selection in, the sound of the coyote will be reduced.
FOXFADE can help create many new scenarios in the field and help add
realism to your stand.
Using a Mono File in Stereo Mode
If you are playing a mono file while operating the unit in stereo mode, the
Prairie Blaster will play the same sound out of both speakers. FOXFADE will
act in the same manner as playing a stereo file with fading out the volume of
one of the channels depending upon which way you move the bar.
6.10 AUTO-V
AUTO-V (auto-volume) provides you with a sort of “cruise control” for volume
adjustment and attenuation. When engaged, AUTO-V will start at the lowest
possible volume (0) and slowly climbs to 75% or volume level 30 which is the
default maximum volume level for AUTO-V, across a three minute period. Once
volume level 30 is reached, AUTO-V begins to reduce and increase the volume
level by 30% increments every ten seconds. For example, volume level 30 will
be reduced by 30% in a ten second period, and then increased back up 30%
across another ten second period. It will continue operating in this manner until
it is shut off.
Note: When using PRESETS while AUTO-V is enabled, the preset volume
control may not be recognized. For proper operation while using
PRESETS, turn AUTO-V off.
Turning AUTO-V On
It is not necessary that you have a sound playing prior to engaging AUTO-V as
it will begin its cycle after the sound begins playback.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Hold down the selector knob for 2-3 seconds to access the main menu.
Select PRAIRIE BLASTER CONTROL
Select AUTO-V ON to engage AUTO-V
Exit the menu
AUTO-V will begin its volume adjustment cycle as soon as you begin playing a
sound. You will also see the AV indicator on the top line of the TX-500 screen
show ON.
Turning AUTO-V Off
AUTO-V can be turned off at any point during operation. When AUTO-V is
disengaged, the Prairie Blaster will continue playing the current sound at 65%
of the maximum volume to help prevent an erratic volume level change.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Hold down the selector knob for 2-3 seconds to access the main menu.
Select PRAIRIE BLASTER CONTROL
Select AUTO-V OFF to disengage AUTO-V
Exit the menu
Setting the Maximum Volume Level
AUTO-V will climb to volume level 30 as a maximum across a three minute
period by default. You can change the maximum volume level for the climb by
using the volume up/down buttons on the transmitter once you have engaged
AUTO-V.
Note: Making changes to the volume level after AUTO-V has been
engaged for a while can result in erratic volume level changes. Get
familiar with how AUTO-V works before using it on a stand.
Note: If the Prairie Blaster is turned off, be sure to reselect AUTO-V
function prior to operation.
6.11 AUX
This button is used to operate either the internal decoy or external device that
is connected to the Prairie Blaster. Depressing the AUX button will begin
operation. A second press of the AUX button will cease operation. For more
information on the AUX function, see the AUX Jack Function in the beginning of
the manual.
The AUX jack can be configured to be momentary or a latched output. This can
be useful if you are using external devices that must see a latched connection
as opposed to the momentary connection required to activate/deactivate
FOXPRO’s Jack-in-the-Box Decoy.
Adjusting AUX Jack Operation
1) Access the main menu by pressing and holding the rotary selector
knob for about 2-3 seconds.
2) Highlight the TX500 CONFIG menu item and press the rotary selector
knob one time.
3) Highlight the AUX menu item and press the rotary selector knob one
time.
4) Highlight the desired operation, either MOMENTARY or LATCHED
menu item and press the rotary selector knob one time.
5) Exit the menu.
Note: For use with the FOXPRO Jack-in-the-Box Decoy, make sure you
select MOMENTARY.
6.12 RECALL
The recall button will allow the last previous sound and volume setting to be
recalled and played. For example, let’s say you just switched your sound from
a rabbit distress at volume 18 to a coyote pup distress. Now, you bring the
volume up on that coyote pup distress to volume 29. By depressing the recall
button, your sound will switch from the coyote pup distress at volume 29, back
to the rabbit distress at volume 18. The recall button will also work with the
presets.
NOTE: If you press the recall button while playing a sequence, you
will go back to the last sound and volume level that was used prior to
entering sequence mode.
6.13 CHANNEL SELECTION
The TX-500 has been designed to be able to operate up to 16 different
FOXPRO Prairie Blaster units. This is great for folks who are using multiple
units and wish to control them from a single transmitter. It is also convenient for
folks who are hunting with a partner who is also using a Prairie Blaster so you
can both operate on separate channels without interfering with one another.
You can quickly and easily change the channel of operation through the menu,
but you must be certain that your Prairie Blaster and TX-500 are both set to
operate on the same channel.
Changing the Channel of Operation on the TX-500
1) Access the main menu by pressing and holding the rotary selector
knob for about 2-3 seconds
2) Highlight the TX500 CONFIG menu item and press down on the rotary
selector knob one time
3) Highlight the CHANNEL menu item and press down on the rotary
selector knob one time
4) Rotate the rotary selector knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increment/decrement through the available channels. When you arrive
on the desired channel, press down on the rotary selector knob
5) Exit the menu
Changing the Channel of Operation on the PRAIRIE BLASTER
1) Remove the battery compartment door from the back side of your
Prairie Blaster and then remove the batteries.
2) Locate the DIP switch to the right of the USB port.
3) You can use the tip of pen or pencil to modify the values of the DIP
switch to change the channel of operation. There are four individual
switches that are dual position. The two positions are referred to as ON
and OFF.
Refer to the following image and switch positioning matrix when you
are making channel modifications:
The above image is looking directly down onto the switch from the battery
compartment. The two possible switch positions for each of the four switches
are noted on the top as ON and OFF. The ON position is selected by moving
the switch to the left (towards the USB port). The OFF position is selected by
moving the switch to the right.
Each of the four switches are marked 1 – 4. When referring to matrix below, be
sure that you modify the switches starting with 1 then continuing on through
number 4.
CH
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
CH
10
11
12
13
14
15
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
NOTE: Unlike the TX-200 transmitter, the TX-500 will not be able to
control FOXPRO units such as the FX3, FX5, Scorpion, etc.
7.0 TX-500 and PRAIRIE BLASTER CUSTOMIZATIONS
The TX-500 and Prairie Blaster have many features—most of which can be
customized to work in a manner conducive to your needs. This section will
examine the menu system in detail and explain the available customizations
that you can perform.
7.1 PRAIRIE BLASTER CONTROL MENU
This menu allows you to select how the Prairie Blaster will operate. From
speaker selections, mono or stereo playback, and AUTO-V—use this menu to
get the Prairie Blaster working the way you want it.
MONO/STEREO
This menu allows you to specify the playback mode of the Prairie Blaster.
To change the playback mode, use the selector to highlight the desired
option then press down on the selector knob one time:
MONO
STEREO
REVERSE STEREO
By default, the Prairie Blaster will be set to operate in stereo mode. Reverse
stereo mode allows you to flip the left and right audio channels. For
example, if you have a stereo sound (coyote on left channel, rabbit on right
channel), but you would prefer that each sound come out of the opposite
speaker, simply select reverse stereo mode. This can be changed during
sound playback.
NOTE: Make sure you have read and understand the FOXFADE
section as making changes here will directly affect how FOXFADE
will work.
PLAY MODES
This menu allows you to specify which play mode the Prairie Blaster will
operate on. To change the play mode, use the selector to highlight the
desired option then press down on the selector knob one time:
REPEAT MODE (plays sounds/sequences continuously)
SINGLE PLAY MODE (plays sounds/sequences once)
JUKEBOX MODE (plays sounds/sequences incrementally)
NOTE: By default, REPEAT will be set as the play mode.
AUTO-V ON & AUTO-V OFF
You can turn AUTO-V on or off by highlighting the desired one and press
down on the selector knob one time. See section on AUTO-V for more
details.
7.2 TX500 CONFIG MENU
This menu allows to you setup how the TX-500 will operate. Everything from
contrast to how the AUX button performs will be configurable through these
menus.
AUX
This option allows you to specify whether the AUX function will be
momentary or latched. To change the AUX settings, use the selector to
highlight the desired option then press down on the selector knob one time.
NOTE: FOXPRO’s Jack-in-the-Box Decoy requires that the AUX
function be setup for momentary. Please check the specifications on
the device you are trying to operate prior to connecting it to your
Prairie Blaster.
DISPLAY
The display menu has many submenus that will customize the TX-500.
Each one will be discussed. To enter the submenu, simply highlight the
desired one and press down on the selector knob one time.
Text
There are two options for text; NORMAL and LARGE NUMBERS ONLY.
The vast majority of users will leave this setting on NORMAL, but for those
who have trouble reading the information on the screen, you are invited to
use the LARGE setting. To change the text settings, use the selector to
highlight the desired option then press down on the selector knob one time.
Graphics
The graphics menu allows you to control whether the screen NORMAL or
REVERSE IMAGE. Reversing the image may be beneficial for users who
are hunting at night to help reduce the glow from the screen. You can also
set the contrast. To change the graphics settings, use the selector to
highlight the desired option then press down on the selector knob one time.
To set the contrast, highlight the SET CONTRAST option and press down
on the selector knob. You will see a cursor appear in the middle of the
screen. The middle position is the default position. To make adjustments,
rotate the selector knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the bar.
Moving the cursor to the left will decrease the contrast and to the right will
increase. Once you have a desired setting picked, press down on the
selector knob one time to lock it in.
Scroll
This menu allows you to adjust how the scrolling function will work. PAGED
will result in six sounds being displayed per page and six more sounds
being displayed upon incrementing to the next page. SINGLE will allow you
to increment up by one sound at a time rather than a page at a time.
NOTE: By default, the scroll option will be set to SINGLE.
Backlight
There are four options in the backlight menu; ALWAYS OFF, LOW,
MEDIUM, HIGH, and ALWAYS ON. To change the backlight settings, use
the selector to highlight the desired option then press down on the selector
knob one time.
NOTE: You should experiment with the different settings to find out
which ones work the best in varying conditions.
CHANNEL
You can select the desired channel that you want to TX-500 to operate on
from this menu. Make sure that the channel selected in the TX-500
corresponds to the same channel setup in the Prairie Blaster. See the
channel selection section for more information. To change the channel, use
the selector to highlight the desired option then press down on the selector
knob one time.
VOLUME STEPS
This menu allows you to customize the speed at which the TX-500 will ramp
the volume. The options are 2, 4, 5, 8, and 10. To change the volume step
settings use the selector to highlight the desired option then press down on
the selector knob one time.
NOTE: Experiment with the volume steps to find out which one
works the best for you. By default, the volume step will be set to 2.
UPLOAD SOUND LIST
After reprogramming your Prairie Blaster, this menu item will allow you to
upload the new sound list from the Prairie Blaster to your TX-500. For more
information read the programming section of this manual.
TIMER
The TX-500 transmitter features a timer displayed on the bottom status line.
This makes it handy for determining length of stands, and to determine
respond times of incoming animals. When your TX-500 is turned on, the
timer begins counting. The timer displays minutes and seconds up to 99:59.
Once this time is reached, the timer rolls over to 00:00, and commences
counting. The timer can be reset at any time in the back menu by selecting
the RESET TIMER option. Once you turn your TX-500 transmitter off, the
timer stops counting.
BATTERY MONITOR
The TX-500 transmitter also features a very effective battery monitor on the
bottom status line. The TX-500 transmitter operates on three standard AA
batteries. Please use high quality alkaline or lithium batteries. Battery life of
the TX-500 transmitter can approach two months with heavy use. Watch the
battery monitor and replace the battery before the batteries become
completely depleted.
8.0 REPROGRAMMING SOUNDS ON YOUR PRAIRIE BLASTER
You can locate an extensive guide to programming your Prairie Blaster 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 Prairie Blaster.
The PRAIRIE BLASTER comes standard with a USB 2.0 port built in (no reader
/ writer is necessary), which makes reprogramming or adding sounds to your
PRAIRIE BLASTER easier than ever. A computer is required in order to
reprogram your sounds. The PRAIRIE BLASTER can be reprogrammed by
using personal computers equipped with Windows operating system version
2000 ME or later (98 SE or earlier is not compatible), or a Macintosh computer
with an operating system of 9.X or later.
8.1 PURCHASING NEW SOUNDS
You can access the FOXPRO website at any time to purchase new sounds to
program in your Prairie Blaster. The website is located at:
http://www.gofoxpro.com
Once you are at the site, access the “Sounds” option from the main menu and
click on “Purchase Sounds.” You can purchase 4 sounds of your choice for
$8.00, 8 sounds of your choice for $15.00, and 16 sounds of your choice for
$25.00. Consult the programming link listed at the beginning of this section for
more details on purchasing, downloading, and installing new sounds from the
website.
NOTE: Prices mentioned in the proceeding section are accurate as
of the publication date found on the back of this manual. All prices
are subject to change without notification. No guarantees are made
in product pricing. Always consult the website before making a
decision to purchase. If you do not have access to a computer,
sounds can be reprogrammed or added for a fee by sending your
Prairie Blaster to FOXPRO.
8.2 DOWNLOADING THE FOXPRO PROGRAMMING UTILITY
We have developed a utility that simplifies the reprogramming of sounds on
your PRAIRIE BLASTER. You can download the utility from our website.
To download and install the Programming Utility from the website
1)Using your web browser, navigate to: http://www.gofoxpro.com
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.
6)Double click the labelutil.exe icon, and select Run. The installation process
will now begin.
7) At the next screen, select OK.
8)Click on the button where prompted (the button is the one that resembles a
computer).
9) Click on the continue button. This should complete the setup of the
FOXPRO Programming Utility
NOTE: The icon on your desktop is only an .exe file used to install
the programming utility to your computer. Once you have completed
the installation of the program, this icon can be deleted. The actual
program will be in your program files on your computer, and is called
FOXPRO Programmer.
The Programming Utility is also stored on the Prairie Blaster memory card.
To download and install the Programming Utility from your PRAIRIE
BLASTER
1) Connect your Prairie Blaster to your PC with the supplied USB cable.
Once the PRAIRIE BLASTER is recognized by the PC it will be assigned
a drive letter.
2) Enter your “MY COMPUTER” icon and locate the PRAIRIE BLASTER
from the list of available drive letters. Once you have located the drive for
the PRAIRIE BLASTER, double-click on the icon to open it up.
3) After the drive is opened, locate the file named labelutil.exe and then refer
to steps 6 through 9 for installation of the Programming Utility.
8.3 PROGRAMMING WITH THE UTILITY
To gain access to the Prairie Blaster’s USB port
1) Remove the battery compartment door from the back side of the Prairie
Blaster and remove the batteries. The USB port will be accessible through
the bottom of the battery compartment.
2) Connect the provided USB cable between this port, and the USB port on
your computer. Once the connection is made, your computer should
recognize the PRAIRIE BLASTER 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. You will be prompted to make a backup of
your sounds.
2) Select OK, you will then be taken to the programming utility.
3) Select the proper USB drive for the PRAIRIE BLASTER. This is marked as
Select Device, located in the upper right portion of the programming utility.
NOTE: This drive varies on different computers. Once you have
selected the drive, the list of sounds currently on your PRAIRIE
BLASTER appears in the right vertical window. You will now notice
that a new button appears above the Select Device window that
reads “Backup”. If you have not made a backup of your sounds,
simply click on this button. The programmer by default will backup
your sounds to a “FOXPRO” folder, and a sub folder “Backup”. This
is also a good folder to use to add new sounds prior to adding
sounds, or reprogramming your PRAIRIE BLASTER. You can also
create sub folders for different species, if you choose, rather than to
have all sounds located in one folder. Once your backup is complete,
you are ready to reprogram your PRAIRIE BLASTER.
4) Select the “source” folder of your new sounds (located on the left hand side
of the programmer screen). This is the folder where your sounds are
located.
5) Double click on the C:\ prompt, and locate the “FOXPRO” folder. The
sounds sub folder should show up, assuming that you have used this folder
to store your sounds. If this is not the folder that your sounds are located
in, select the proper folder.
6) Once the proper folder is selected, double click the folder. The sounds
should now appear in the left side column, called “Source Sound Files”.
Now, determine the position that you would like to add new sounds to your
Prairie Blaster. For example, if you would like to add the Jackrabbit Distress to
your Prairie Blaster, 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)
Select the position in the right column where you would like to add the
sound. If you want to overwrite the sound in that position, then click on
the overwrite box, located between the two columns. This will replace the
current sound in that position.
NOTE: The sound that was located in that position will be deleted.
If you choose to insert the sound in that position and move all other
sounds down one, click the insert button. This will add the sound in
that position and not overwrite the current sound. If you would like to
remove sounds from the right side column before adding new ones,
simply highlight the sound, and click on the “Remove From List”
button, located between the two columns.
If you would like to relocate a sound in the right sound column, you can high
light the sound and then type the position number that you would like to move it
to in the “Move To” box (located below the right side column). This will move
the sound to your designated number. You can also highlight the sound that
you wish to move on the right column, and then click on the up or down arrows
below the right side column to move the sound one position at a time. If you
would like to reset your list at any time, click on the Clear/Reset List button
located on the right side of the screen. This will reset the list to its initial sounds.
8) Click on the “Copy to Caller” button located on the right side of the screen.
Your sounds will now be programmed to your PRAIRIE BLASTER.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your PRAIRIE BLASTER will play .FXP, .24b
.mp3 and .wav files. Other file types are not supported. Although
you may store .FXP and .24b sounds on your computer for later use,
they can not be played on your computer, or on any audio player
other than a FOXPRO caller.
8.4 DOWNLOADING NEW PLAYLIST TO TX-500
Program your sounds into the Prairie Blaster as outlined in the instruction
manual. Make certain that you do not use the same number for more than one
sound! Note that the transmitter can only display 21 characters per line. The
first 3 characters must be the sound number, from “000” through “499”. Place a
space between the sound number and the sound name. 17 characters remain
for the sound name. Although the sound name can have more characters, the
TX-500 will only display the first 17 characters. Any additional ones will not be
displayed.
1) Disconnect all accessories from the Prairie Blaster (i.e. charger,
speakers, etc.)
2) Turn the power off on both the Prairie Blaster and the TX-500.
3) Turn on the TX-500 and Prairie Blaster.
4) Access the Main Menu
5) Enter the TX500 CONFIG menu
6) Highlight the UPLOAD SOUND LIST menu item and press down on the
selector knob one time
7) Make sure the Prairie Blaster is within 3 feet of the TX-500
8) A progress bar on the TX-500 display will indicate the
playlist is being transferred
NOTE: This process may take a few minutes. DO NOT
turn off the TX-500 or Prairie Blaster during this
process.
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. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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•
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet or circuit different that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of this device.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
RF Exposure Safety Notice
The TX-500 transmitter is not intended to be operated closer than 20cm (about 8
inches) to your body. The transmitter can produce a radiated RF field similar to that of a
standard cell telephone, although the duty cycle of this RF field is much lower than that
of a cell telephone. Using the transmitter closer than 8 inches to your body can increase
your exposure to RF energy levels thought by some to be harmful. Additionally,
operation in close proximity to your body can detune the antenna causing a decrease in
operating performance.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be
provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Industry Canada Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTES:
NOTES:
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. This limited warranty is void if the unit is physically
damaged, used in a manner contrary to intended use, or otherwise abused,
either intentionally or unintentionally. Also specifically excluded are batteries
and damage caused by attempts to charge batteries not intended to be
recharged, and water damage.
Please record the serial number for your Prairie Blaster
(Located on a sticker in the back of the battery compartment)
Serial Number
Publication Date: August 6, 2009

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