Foxpro Krakatoa 2 User manual

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Publication Date: November 7, 2014
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ............................................................................................ 7
1-1 What’s in the Box? .............................................................................. 7
1-2 Krakatoa II: First Glance ...................................................................... 7
1-3 Krakatoa II: Requirements ................................................................... 8
1-4 Krakatoa II Remote: First Glance ......................................................... 9
1-5 Krakatoa II Remote: Requirements ................................................... 10
2. Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................... 10
2-1 Powering On the Krakatoa II ................................................................... 10
2-2 KRAKATOA II Remote Setup .................................................................... 10
2-3 Playing Sounds ........................................................................................ 11
2-4 Using Presets/Favorites .......................................................................... 12
3. KRAKATOA II Detailed Overview ............................................................... 13
3-1 External Speaker Jack In ormation.......................................................... 13
3-2 Auxiliary Device Jack ............................................................................... 13
3-3 Batteries and Charging ............................................................................ 14
3-4 USB Port .................................................................................................. 15
3-5 Setting the Channel o Operation ........................................................... 15
3-6 Setting the Battery Chemistry ................................................................. 16
4. KRAKATOA II Remote Control Detailed Overview .................................... 17
4-1 What are FOX FEATURES? ....................................................................... 17
4-2 Turning on the KRAKATOA II Remote ..................................................... 17
4-3 Navigating the KRAKATOA II Remote ...................................................... 18
4-4 Understanding the KRAKATOA II Remote Display .................................. 18
4-5 Access the KRAKATOA II Remote Con iguration Menu ........................... 19
4-6 Playing Sounds with the KRAKATOA II Remote ....................................... 22

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4-7 Volume & Mute Control .......................................................................... 23
4-8 Presets / Favorites................................................................................... 23
5. FOX FEATURES ........................................................................................... 24
5-1 FOXMOTION ............................................................................................ 24
5-2 FOXBANG ................................................................................................ 24
5-3 AUTO VOLUME ........................................................................................ 25
5-4 User Button ............................................................................................. 26
5-5 FOXDATA ................................................................................................. 26
5-6 FOXGRIP .................................................................................................. 28
6. Sound Settings .......................................................................................... 29
6-1 Volume Step ............................................................................................ 29
6-2 Pri. Mode ................................................................................................ 29
6-3 Spk Mode (Speaker Mode) ..................................................................... 29
6-4 Main Speaker .......................................................................................... 30
6-5 Ext. Speaker ............................................................................................. 30
6-6 Preset Mute Override ............................................................................. 30
7. Display / Power ......................................................................................... 30
7-1 Brightness ................................................................................................ 30
7-2 Keypad ..................................................................................................... 30
7-3 Theme ..................................................................................................... 31
7-4 Display Timeout ...................................................................................... 31
7-5 Auto O ................................................................................................... 32
8. Date / Time(r) ............................................................................................ 32
8-1 Stand Timer & Timer Reset ..................................................................... 32
8-2 Alarm ....................................................................................................... 33
8-3 Time......................................................................................................... 33

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8-4 Date & Date Format ................................................................................ 34
9. TX1000 Settings ......................................................................................... 34
9-1 Radio Channel ......................................................................................... 34
9-2 AUX .......................................................................................................... 35
9-3 View......................................................................................................... 35
9-4 Temperature Units .................................................................................. 35
9-5 Barometer Measurement Units .............................................................. 36
9-6 Elevation.................................................................................................. 36
9-7 About In o ............................................................................................... 36
9-8 Restore De aults ...................................................................................... 36
10. KRAKATOA II Remote USB Operation ....................................................... 37
10-1 Editing the Presets File .......................................................................... 38
10-2 Viewing the FOXDATA File .................................................................... 38
11. Programming the KRAKATOA II ................................................................. 39
11-1 Requirements .................................................................................... 39
11-2 Connecting to a Computer ................................................................ 39
11-3 Manual Programming Process .......................................................... 40
11-4 Indexing the Files............................................................................... 40
11-5 Using the FOXPRO Programming Utility ............................................ 41
11-6 Editing the Categories Manually ....................................................... 42
11-7 Editing the Categories with FOXPRO Utility ...................................... 44
11-8 Updating the Remote Playlist ............................................................ 44
12. Creating FOXCAST Sequence Files ............................................................ 44
12-1 Creating FOXCAST Sequences Manually ............................................... 45
12-2 Enabling File Extensions in Windows .................................................... 46
12-3 Placing Sequences in the KRAKATOA II ................................................. 46

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12-4 Creating FOXCAST Sequences Online ................................................... 47
12-5 Synchronizing the KRAKATOA II Remote .............................................. 47
13. Firmware Updates ..................................................................................... 47
13-1 KRAKATOA II TX1000 Remote ........................................................... 47
14. Product Care & Maintenance.................................................................... 48
15. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 49
16. Maximizing Remote Range ....................................................................... 50
17. FCC & IC In ormation................................................................................. 51
18. Warranty Statement ................................................................................. 53

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1. etting Started
Congratulations on your purchase o the FOXPRO Krakatoa II digital game call! To get the ull
advantage o the Krakatoa II and its eatures, please read and understand the operating
instructions in ull.
WARNIN : To avoid personal injury and product damage, read all
operating instructions and sa ety precautions in this guide be ore using the
FOXPRO Krakatoa II digital game call system. A digital copy o this ile can
be downloaded rom:
http://www.go oxpro.com/resources/manuals/Krakatoa_2.pd
1-1 What’s in the Box?
Included with the box you should ind the ollowing items:
1) Krakatoa II digital game call
2) Krakatoa II remote control
3) Operators manual
4) Warranty registration card
5) USB cord
6) 2 rechargeable NiMH battery packs
7) Fast charger
1-2 Krakatoa II: First lance
The ollowing chart corresponds to a graphic on the next page.
Number Description
1 Power on/o switch
2 Battery pouches
3 Auxiliary device jack
4 External speaker jack
5 Pilot lamp / low power LED

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1-3 Krakatoa II: Requirements
The Krakatoa II is shipped rom the actory with two sealed rechargeable NiMH battery packs.
The packs may have some charge, but it is recommended to per orm a charging cycle prior to
any ield use. To install the battery packs:
1. Open the cover to one o the battery pouches (one located on either side).
2. Locate the power cable. The cable has a white connector on the end. That end
connects to the power cable ound on the battery pack itsel .
3. Connect the battery pack to the battery cable.
4. Place the battery into the pouch and secure the cover.

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1-4 Krakatoa II Remote: First lance
The ollowing chart corresponds to a graphic below that depicts the Krakatoa II remote. Certain
aspects o the Krakatoa II remote will be marked with a number which corresponds to the chart
de ining that particular element.
Number Description Number Description
1 Quick access preset buttons 11 Recall button
2 FOXDATA button 12 Auxiliary button
3 Power on/o button 13 Mute button
4 Scroll up button 14 Volume up button
5 Volume down button 15 Back / menu button
6 Play / select button 16 FOXFUSION button (unused)
7 Scroll down button 17 Mini USB Port
8 FOXPITCH (unused)
9 USER button
10 Lanyard loop

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1-5 Krakatoa II Remote: Requirements
The Krakatoa II remote control operates on 3 ‘AA’ batteries. It is recommended that you use
high quality lithium or alkaline batteries or the best per ormance.
Installing Batteries in the Krakatoa II Remote
1. Access the battery compartment by removing the door rom the back o the remote.
The door slides down and o o the remote.
2. Place the batteries into each battery cavity while observing polarity as indicated.
3. Slide the battery compartment door back on the remote.
2. Quick Start uide
The ollowing Quick Start Guide provides a very brie overview o basic operations such as
playing sounds, adjusting volume, and using presets. While this may be enough to get you
started, it is strongly recommended that you read the manual in its entirety to ully understand
all o the capabilities and get the most out o the product.
2-1 Powering On the Krakatoa II
The Krakatoa II is powered-on by moving the power switch to the on position. When powered-
on, the orange LED pilot lamp will blinks rapidly several times and then illuminates solidly,
signaling that it is ready to be operated rom the remote control.
2-2 KRAKATOA II Remote Setup
A ter installing batteries or changing batteries in the KRAKATOA II remote, it is recommended
that you make it a routine to take a moment to setup the date and time settings. This section
will explain these setup con igurations.
Setting the Clock:
1. Access the Date/Time(r) menu and select “Time”
2. Use the scroll buttons to set the current time.
3. Push “Play/Select” to lock it in.
The clock can be displayed in either the standard 12 hour ormat or 24 hour ormat (military
time).
Configuring Time Format:
1. Access the Date/Time(r) menu and select “Time Format”
2. Use the scroll buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour time ormat.
3. Push “Play/Select” to lock in the setting.