Foxpro Snow-Crow PRO 2 User manual

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TOPIC
PAGE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
3
USING THE
FOXPRO
®
SNOW-CROW PRO 2
4
1.0 QUICK OPERATING GUIDE
5
1.1 Connecting the 12V Battery
5
1.2 Installing Batteries in the TX-500
5
1.3 Playing Sounds Manually
5
1.4 Operating the Snow-Crow Pro by TX-500 Remote
6
1.5 Powering Down
6
2.0 ABOUT THE FOXPRO
®
SCP SPEAKERS
7
3
.0
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
7
4
.0
AUX JACK FUNCTION
7
5.0 TX
-
500 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
9
5.1 Installing Batteries in the TX-500
9
5.2 Understanding the Menu System
10
5.3 Turning on the TX-500
12
5.4 Selecting Sounds
12
5.5 Setting the Volume
13
5.6 Mute
13
5.7 FOXCAST
14
5.8 Sound Presets
16
5.9 FOXFADE
17
5.10 AUTO-V
18
5.11 AUX
19
5.12 Recall
20
6.0 TX
-
500 AND SNOW
-
CROW PRO CUSTOMIZATIONS
20
6.1 Control Menu
20
6.2 Config Menu
21
7.0 PROGRAM THE SNOW
-
CROW
-
PRO
24
7.1 Purchasing New Sounds
24
7.2 Downloading the FOXPRO
®
Programming Utility
24
7.3 Programming with the Utility
25
7.4 Downloading new Playlist to the TX-500
27
FCC STATEMENT
29
LIMITED WARRANTY S
TATEMENT
32

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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 ©
©©
© ℗
℗℗
℗ 2009 by FOXPRO
®
Inc.

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Using the FOXPRO®SNOW-CROW PRO2 Digital Game Call
Congratulations on the purchase of your FOXPRO
®
SNOW-CROW PRO 2
digital wildlife caller! You have chosen a highly advanced product with
reliability, ease-of-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
®
SNOW-CROW PRO 2.
1. Power Switch/Volume Control Knob
2. LCD Panel
3. Auxiliary Jack
4. USB Port
5. Sound Up/Down Toggle Switch
6. High Capacity 12V Gel Cell Battery
7. Fuse
8. Four External Speaker Jacks
9. High Quality TOA Speakers

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CAUTION!
The FOXPRO SNOW
-
CROW PRO 2 can produce sound
pressure levels that can cause permanent hearing loss. Never operate
this device with speakers in close proximity to you at high volume levels
without hearing production.
1.0 QUICK OPERATING GUIDE
The SNOW-CROW PRO 2 is shipped from the factory with a high-capacity
rechargeable 12V SLA gel-cell battery preinstalled. Do not assume that the
state of charge on the battery is sufficient for operation right out of the box.
Make sure that you charge the battery prior to taking it into the field.
1.1 Connecting your 12V Battery
From the factory, your 12V battery will not be connected to the battery wires.
The first thing you need to do is remove the plastic covers from the terminals on
the battery itself. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal (also colored red)
and connect the black lead to the negative terminal (also colored black).
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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 can be operated with or without using the TX-500
transmitter.
1. Connect at least one of your external loudspeakers to the SNOW-
CROW PRO 2. The speakers are equipped with heavy duty plugs.
Insert the plug into one of the speaker jacks and turn it to the right to
lock it in place.
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 manually. The further clockwise you
turn the knob, the louder the unit will play. At this point, the LCD
display on the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 will first display the channel of
operation, the software revision, and then display three horizontal bars.
3. Use the sound up/sound down toggle switch to select a sound number.
Once selected, release the button, and the sound will play. To select a
different sound, simply move the switch up or down again to select your
desired sound.

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1.4 Operating the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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. You may have to wait a few moments
before trying to turn it on again.
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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2. For
example, if you have 100 sounds and type in 234, nothing will happen.

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1.5 POWERING DOWN
Be sure to power down both the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2
Turn off the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 by rotating the On/Off switch to the off
position.
2.0 ABOUT THE FOXPRO
®
SNOW-CROW PRO SPEAKERS
Included with the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 are two large and loud horn
loudspeakers. These speakers connect directly to the central unit with very
rugged plugs. You may connect up to four of these speakers to the central unit.
3.0 BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Your SNOW-CROW PRO 2 operates on a rechargeable 12V SLA gel-cell
battery (FOXPRO part number FP1270). A smart charger is in included with the
SNOW-CROW PRO 2.
Note: Make sure that you disconnect the battery wires from the battery
prior to initiating a charge cycle to help prevent any damage to the main
unit.
When connecting your charger to the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 battery, make sure
that you connect the red alligator clip to the red (positive) terminal on the
battery and the black alligator clip to the black (negative) terminal on the
battery.
The charger is automatic. When the battery is charging it will illuminate red and
when the charge is complete it will illuminate green.
4.0 “AUX” JACK FUNCTION
The SNOW-CROW PRO 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 or Jack-Attack 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 SNOW-
CROW PRO 2 will result. This damage is not covered by warranty.

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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 100mA.
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 or
Jack-Attack 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 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.

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5.0 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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 sound 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.
5.1 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN YOUR TX-500
1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the
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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.
5.2 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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 SNOW-
CROW PRO 2 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:

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SNOW-CROW PRO 2 CONTROL provides access to:
•MONO/STEREO
oMONO (.24b only)
oSTEREO
oR STEREO (.24b only)
•PLAY MODES
oREPEAT MODE
oSINGLE PLAY MODE
oJUKEBOX MODE
•AUTO-V ON
•AUTO-V OFF
TX500 CONFIG provides access to:
•AUX
oMOMENTARY (JIB)
oLATCHED
•DISPLAY
oTEXT
NORMAL
LARGE ‘NUMBERS ONLY’
oGRAPHICS
NORMAL
REVERSE IMAGE
SET CONTRAST
oSCROLL
PAGED
SINGLE
oBACKLIGHT
ALWAYS OFF
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
ALWAYS ON
•CHANNEL
o0 – 15
•VOLUME STEPS
o2
o4
o5
o8
o10
•UPLOAD SOUND LIST

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5.3 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.
5.4 SELECTING SOUNDS
The TX-500 provides you with two methods of selecting and changing sounds
on your FOXPRO
®
SNOW-CROW PRO 2. 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2.
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
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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.
5.5 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
SNOW-CROW PRO 2, 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 placed away from you, it
gives you the ability to know exactly at what volume the SNOW-CROW PRO 2
is playing. Without this, you may have a difficult time determining just how loud
or soft your unit is playing.
5.6 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

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point where you muted it.
While the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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.
5.7 SOUND SEQUENCES
The SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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
SNOW-CROW PRO 2.
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 Manually
The SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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
S 1
Q
The translation of the above example would equate to:

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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
SNOW-CROW PRO 2. All possible commands are shown below:
Instruction Value Description
S 0 – 499 Denotes numerical value of sound on unit
V 0 – 40 Denotes numerical value of volume level
P 1 - 99999 Denotes delay value in seconds (approx.)
J n/a Denotes Jukebox Mode
R n/a Denotes Repeat Mode
Q n/a 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 will move on to the next available
sequence. If the file ends with R, the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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
Q
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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 SNOW-
CROW PRO 2 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 S02 Bobcat Special.seq
S01 Stand 2.seq S03 Coyote.seq
Loading a Sound Sequence to Your SNOW-CROW PRO 2 Manually
In order to get the sound sequence file from your computer into your SNOW-
CROW PRO 2, you will need a standard USB cable (type A/B) with the unit.
Remove the battery compartment door on the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 and
remove the battery pack. Locate the USB port in the bottom of the battery
compartment. Using the USB cable, connect the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 to your
computer. Take note to what drive letter is being assigned to your SNOW-
CROW PRO 2. Copy the sequence files from your hard drive directly into the
drive letter of the SNOW-CROW PRO 2.
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.
5.8 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
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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.
5.9 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
With the sound playing, press the F XFADE button on the side of the TX-500
transmitter
1. 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
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2. 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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
SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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.
5.10 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. Hold down the selector knob for 2-3 seconds to access the main menu.
2. Select SNOW-CROW PRO 2 CONTROL
3. Select AUTO-V ON to engage AUTO-V

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4. 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 will continue playing the current sound
at 65% of the maximum volume to help prevent an erratic volume level change.
1. Hold down the selector knob for 2-3 seconds to access the main menu.
2. Select SNOW-CROW PRO 2 CONTROL
3. Select AUTO-V OFF to disengage AUTO-V
4. 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 is turned off, be sure to reselect AUTO-V
function prior to operation.
5.11 AUX
This button is used to operate an external device that is connected to the
SNOW-CROW PRO 2—typically the FOXPRO
®
Jack-in-the-Box Decoy.
Depressing the AUX button will begin operation of the external device. 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 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

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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.
5.12 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.
6.0 TX-500 and SNOW-CROW PRO 2 CUSTOMIZATIONS
The TX-500 and SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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.
6.1 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 CONTROL MENU
This menu allows you to select how the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 will operate.
From speaker selections, mono or stereo playback, and AUTO-V—use this
menu to get the SNOW-CROW PRO 2 working the way you want it.
MONO/STEREO
This menu allows you to specify the playback mode of the SNOW
CROWPRO2. 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 SNOW-CROW PRO 2 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