Foxpro FOXGRIP II User manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 4
1-1 What is FOXGRIP II? ............................................................................ 4
2. TX1000 Instructions .................................................................................... 4
2-1 Check Firmware Compatibility ............................................................ 4
2-2 Pairing the FOXGRIP II with the TX1000 ............................................. 5
2-3 Con iguring Buttons 1 and 2 ................................................................ 5
2-4 Using FOXGRIP II with the TX1000 ...................................................... 5
3. TX505 Instructions ...................................................................................... 6
3-1 Compatibility ....................................................................................... 6
3-2 Pairing the FOXGRIP II with the TX505 ............................................... 6
3-3 Using FOXGRIP II with the TX505 ........................................................ 7
4. Battery Replacement .................................................................................. 7
5. Maximizing FOXGRIP II Operations ............................................................ 7
6. Limited Warranty Statement ...................................................................... 8

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1. Introduction
To avoid personal injury and prevent product damage, read all operating instructions and sa ety
precautions prior to use. Please note that these instructions may be modi ied without notice. It
is recommended to periodically check the instructions to be aware o any recent changes.
FOXGRIP II is compatible with FOXPRO game calls eaturing the TX505 and TX1000 remote
controls. This manual covers con iguration or the TX505 and TX1000 remote controls. You can
use the table o contents to quickly locate the instructions or your particular setup.
1-1 What is FOX RIP II?
FOXPRO’s FOXGRIP II is a universally-mountable alternative to the original AR-mountable Fox
Grip (http://www.go oxpro.com/site/products/accessories/ oxgrip). FOXGRIP II is a radio
transmitting device that sends a signal to the TX505 or TX1000 remote control to trigger a
eature speci ic reaction rom the associated FOXPRO digital game call. For example, a TX1000
user may have button 1 set up to mute their Shockwave while button 2 plays preset 1.
FOXGRIP II eatures industrial-strength Velcro allowing you to secure it to many di erent
locations such as your irearm, shooting sticks, or anywhere else you wish. It is powered by a
single lithium coin cell (CR2032) battery which provides approximately 3,000 individual button
pushes (actual number o pushes will vary depending upon use).
2. TX1000 Instructions
This chapter ocuses upon setting up the TX1000 or use with FOXGRIP II.
2-1 Check Firmware Compatibility
Be ore continuing through this section, it is important to check the version o irmware installed
in your TX1000 to ensure compatibility. To check the irmware version, per orm the ollowing:
1. Turn on the TX1000 remote control.
2. Enter the main menu.
3. Select the “TX1000 Settings” menu.
4. Select “About In o”.
The “About In o” screen displays version in ormation. I the irmware version is less-than 1.6,
the TX1000 will require a irmware update to properly inter ace with FOXGRIP II. Re er to your
game call operations manual or instructions on per orming a irmware update. I the irmware
version is at least 1.6, proceed with this section.

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2-2 Pairing the FOX RIP II with the TX1000
Make sure that you have resh batteries in the TX1000 and FOXGRIP II prior to trying the
ollowing steps. Be ore you can use the FOXGRIP II with the TX1000, you must pair the two
devices together.
1. Turn on the TX1000 remote control.
2. Enter the main menu.
3. Select “FoxFeatures” menu.
4. Select the “FoxGrip” menu.
5. Use the scroll buttons to cycle the displayed value rom “O ” to “On”, and then push
“Play/Select” to lock it in. I it is already “On”, proceed to the next step.
6. Next, select the “FoxGrip Unit ID…” menu. A message will appear on the screen
stating, “Activate Fox Grip to pair now.”
7. Push button 1 on the FOXGRIP II a single time and release.
8. The screen will return to normal and the FOXGRIP II identi ication number will be
displayed to the right.
2-3 Configuring Buttons 1 and 2
Fox Grip buttons 1 and 2 can be mapped to any o the ollowing eatures in the TX1000:
•Presets 1 – 5
•Fox Data
•Mute
•Auxiliary
To con igure FOXGRIP II to per orm a speci ic unction, per orm the ollowing:
1. Turn on the TX1000 remote control.
2. Enter the main menu.
3. Select the “FoxFeatures” menu.
4. Locate the “Fox Grip” menu. Notice the two options: “Button 1” and “Button 2”.
5. Select the button you wish to con igure.
6. To the right, notice that a speci ic eature is highlighted. Use the scroll buttons to
cycle through the available options. Once the desired option is selected, push
“Play/Select” to lock it in.
2-4 Using FOX RIP II with the TX1000
During operation, FOXGRIP II transmits a radio signal to the TX1000 remote control. You must
make sure that you keep FOXGRIP II within 10 yards o the remote control. You must also make
sure that the remote control is within proper operational distance rom the game call (line o
sight).

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With the FOXPRO game call and TX1000 both powered-on, you can start using FOXGRIP II. Push
button 1 or button 2 during normal operation. Watch the TX1000 closely to see it react to the
FOXGRIP II command—you should notice the FB/FG indicator on the top status line blinking
a ter it has success ully received a signal rom FOXGRIP II. You should also observe the FOXPRO
game call reacting to the button press by per orming the eature you have mapped to that
particular button.
3. TX505 Instructions
This section covers using the FOXGRIP II with the TX505 remote control. It is important to note
that only button 1 is configurable with the TX505 remote control. Button 2 will only ever
trigger preset 1. Keep this in mind while setting up FOXGRIP II. Button 1 can be assigned to any
o the ollowing eatures:
•Auxiliary
•Preset 1
•Preset 2
•Toggle mute
3-1 Compatibility
Be ore continuing through this section, it is important to make sure that you have a TX505
remote control. The TX505 is eatured with the ollowing FOXPRO digital game calls: Fury 2,
Prairie Blaster 2, CS24B, and newer Krakatoa models. I you have an original TX500 remote
control, FOXGRIP II will not work with it. Please contact the sales team or purchasing a TX505
remote control at: 866-463-6977.
3-2 Pairing the FOX RIP II with the TX505
Make sure that the TX505 has resh batteries installed prior to per orming these steps.
1. Turn on the TX505 remote control.
2. Access the main menu by holding down the selector knob or about 2-3 seconds.
3. Enter the “FOXBANG/FOXGRIP” menu.
4. Select “FOXGRIP OPTIONS”.
5. By de ault, Fox Grip is turned o . At this stage, you must decide which unction you
would like button 1 to be assigned to. Remember, button 2 triggers preset 1 by
de ault. Select the option you wish to assign to button 1, highlight it, and push down
on the selector knob a single time to lock it in.
6. Exit all menus and return to your sound list display.
7. Push button 1 on the FOXGRIP II a single time. The display on the TX505 shows:
“FOXGRIP PAIRING MENU”. Select “YES” to allow the TX505 to be paired with
FOXGRIP II.

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3-3 Using FOX RIP II with the TX505
During operation, FOXGRIP II transmits a radio signal to the TX505 remote control. You must
make sure that you keep FOXGRIP II less-than 10 yards rom the remote control. You must also
make sure that the remote control is within proper operational distance rom the game call
(line o sight).
With the game call and TX505 powered-on, you can use FOXGRIP II. Push button 1 or button 2.
Watch the TX505 closely to observe the reaction. I you push button 1 (activates preset 1), you
can see the TX505 switch to preset mode and brie ly lash the sound and volume settings or
preset 1.
4. Battery Replacement
The FOXGRIP II contains a single lithium coin cell battery (CR2032). This battery typically lasts
approximately 3,000 button pushes (actual number o button pushes will vary depending upon
use). Replacement battery can be ound at many local stores or through on line sources. To
replace the battery, ollow the instructions below:
1. Before attempting to replace the battery, it is crucial that you understand the risks
of electrostatic discharge potentially harming the electronic board during battery
replacement! Prior to replacing the battery, make sure that you are static ree. You
can touch your hand to a re rigerator door, oven housing, door knob, etc. I you have
the ability to use a proper grounding wrist strap, please do so.
2. Care ully separate the FOXGRIP II into two halves. This can be accomplished with a
lathead screwdriver or other comparable tool.
3. Once apart, the circuit board will move reely. The batteries is located on the back
side.
4. Locate the current battery and care ully remove it rom the board by sliding it out o
the holder. Note battery orientation as you remove it as the new battery must go
back in the same way.
5. Care ully slide the new battery into the holder.
6. Place the circuit board back inside the appropriate case hal .
7. Line the two halves up together and snap them shut to orm a single device once
again.
5. Maximizing FOX RIP II Operations
FOXGRIP II relies upon either the TX1000 or TX505 remote control in order to cause a speci ic
reaction rom the accompanying FOXPRO digital game call. It is critical that the remote control
is not obstructed rom having a clear line o sight to the game call. For example, i the remote

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control is seated on the ground in high grass, behind a rock, in your pocket, or perhaps on a
table 20 eet away, there’s a strong chance that it will ail to trigger the desired operation.
•Always keep FOXGRIP II less than 10 yards rom your TX1000 or TX505 remote
control.
•Always keep a clear line o sight path between the TX1000 or TX505 and the
associated FOXPRO digital game call.
•Always use resh batteries in all devices.
6. Limited Warranty Statement
FOXGRIP II is warranted to be ree rom de ects in materials and workmanship that diminish its
use ulness or a period o six months rom the date o purchase. This limited warranty is void i
the device is physically damaged, used in a manner contrary to intended use, or otherwise
abused, either intentionally or unintentionally. Also speci ically excluded is batteries and water
damage.