Foxpro PROWLER User manual

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Important Information
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Publication Date: September 14, 2023, REV2
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Contents
1. Getting Started............................................................................................4
1-1 Prowler Overview................................................................................4
1-2 TX433XL Transmitter Overview...........................................................6
1-3 Playing Sounds ....................................................................................8
1-4 Favorites..............................................................................................9
1-5 User Buttons......................................................................................10
2. TX433XL Menu System..............................................................................10
2-1 Primary Display Area .........................................................................10
2-2 Main Menu ........................................................................................11
2-3 Sound Settings Menu ........................................................................11
2-4 Display/Power Menu.........................................................................12
2-5 Timer/User Menu..............................................................................12
2-6 Remote Settings ................................................................................13
3. Auxiliary Jack.............................................................................................14
4. External Speakers......................................................................................15
5. Programming Sounds................................................................................15
6. Maximizing Remote Range .......................................................................15
7. Product Care and Maintenance ................................................................16
8. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................17
9. FCC & IC Information.................................................................................17
10. Warranty Information...............................................................................19

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1. Getting Started
To avoid personal injury and product damage, please read all operating
instructions before using the Prowler.
1-1 Prowler Overview
Figure 1 Image of the Prowler
The image shown above features three different views of the Prowler.
Numbered lines are present to highlight different features found on the
Prowler. The following list corresponds with the image:
1. The handle is located at the top of the Prowler.
2. The horn speaker is located on the right side.
3. The horn speaker on/off switch is located to the right of the
power switch.
4. The tripod mount is located on the bottom side of the Prowler.

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5. The pilot lamp/low battery indicator is located under the horn
speaker on/off switch.
6. The external speaker jack is located to the right of the auxiliary
jack.
7. The auxiliary jack is located under the power switch.
8. The power switch is the leftmost switch on the control panel.
9. The USB access panel is located on the back side, opposite of the
speaker.
10. The battery compartment door is located on the side opposite
of the control panel.
Installing Batteries in the Prowler
The Prowler requires 4 ‘AA’ batteries (not included). FOXPRO
recommends the use of lithium, rechargeable NiMH, or high-quality
alkaline batteries for the best performance. If you plan to use the
Prowler in freezing conditions (under 32°F/0°C) we suggest lithium
batteries for the best performance.
To install batteries, remove the battery compartment door (you may
need a coin or screwdriver to release the tab). Locate the battery holder
and pull it out. Note that the holder attaches to a 9V style battery
connector. Never connect a 9V battery to this connector! Only use the
supplied battery holder. Place the batteries into each battery cavity
while observing correct polarity. Double check the power connector is
connected, return the battery holder into the Prowler, and secure the
battery compartment door. To verify power, slide the power switch to
“on” position (to the right). The power LED should illuminate green,
indicating the power is now on. If you notice the LED blinking
approximately two times per second, that means the batteries are low
and need to be replaced.

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1-2 TX433XL Transmitter Overview
Figure 2 TX433XL Transmitter
The image above depicts the TX433XL transmitter. The image contains
numbered lines pointing to various areas of the transmitter. The
following text describes each of those areas. The transmitter has two
main sections. The handle portion contains buttons that allow you to
interact with the transmitter. Above the handle is a display that
provides information such as sound categories and names, volume, and
more. Not pictured in the image is the battery compartment door,
which is located on the backside of the transmitter.
1. On the top-left side of the transmitter is the telescopic antenna.
2. To the right of the antenna is the sound upload jack.

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3. On the front side of the upper portion of the transmitter is the
screen. The screen can be viewed as two areas: the sound
list/categories/selectable elements consume the largest portion,
and the bottom line of the screen is the status line.
4. On the bottom right part of the screen is the elapsed stand
timer.
5. To the left of the stand timer is the battery level indicator
(referring to the battery level of the battery in the transmitter).
6. On the handle portion, to the upper-right area is the Back/Menu
button.
7. In the center portion of the handle there is a large button in the
middle. Above and below that large button is the Select Up and
Select Down arrow buttons used to move the highlight bar up
and down the screen.
8. In the lower-right portion of the handle is the User 2 button.
9. To the left of the User 2 button is the AUX button.
10. On the very bottom of the transmitter housing is a lanyard loop.
11. To the left of the AUX button is the User 1 button.
12. On either side of the large middle button are the Volume Up and
Volume Down buttons. Volume Up is on the left and Volume
Down is on the right.
13. The large button in the middle is Play/Select button.
14. The power button is located opposite of the Back/Menu button
on the upper-left side.
15. Located to the left of the battery level indicator is the Mute
Status indicator.
16. To the left of the Mute Status Indicator is the Volume Level
Indicator.
Installing the 9V Battery in the TX433XL
The TX433XL requires a single 9V battery. To install the battery, remove

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the battery compartment door and connect the 9V battery to the
connector. You can place the battery into the compartment and slide
the battery compartment door back in place. To verify power, push and
hold the Power button (top left) on the TX433XL for 1-2 seconds. The
screen should turn on and show “Favorites” and the first few
categories.
1-3 Playing Sounds
Turn on the Prowler as described previously. Make sure that the
internal horn speaker is turned on. Turn on the TX433XL remote
control. Notice the black highlight bar horizontally situated across the
screen; this bar moves up or down by using the up or down select
buttons. You can move the bar to highlight one of the sound categories
and then push the Select button on the remote. Performing this action
reveals the sounds stored in that category. You can scroll through the
sounds by using the up or down selector buttons. To navigate to
another category, simply push the back/menu button to return to the
main screen. After finding a sound that you wish to play and moving the
highlight bar to be on top of that sound, push the play/select button on
the remote. You won’t hear anything immediately and will need to
increase the volume. To increase the volume, use the volume up arrow
button. Conversely, to decrease the volume, use the volume down
button. There are a total of 20 volume steps with 20 being the loudest.
The volume level is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.
To mute the sound, push the mute button on the remote. You will
notice a letter “M” appear directly to the right of the volume level. If
the “M” is shown, the audio is muted. To unmute, push the mute
button a second time, and the “M” will disappear. Note that the mute
function acts as a pause function. This means that if you push mute 30
seconds into a sound, subsequent unmuting will result in the sound
playing again from where you left off.

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To turn off the Prowler, slide the power switch to the left or “off”
position. To turn off the TX433XL, push and hold the power button for
1-2 seconds and it will turn off.
1-4 Favorites
The TX433XL allows you to create a list of your 25 most frequently used
sounds. These sounds are found in the “Favorites” menu. Favorites
allow you to quickly play a specific sound at a specific volume level.
Using favorites is the same general idea as playing any other sound.
Instead of going into one of the available categories, go into the
Favorites menu, move the highlight bar onto the favorite you wish to
play, and push the play/select button one time. Remember, the sound
will start playing at the volume level you set.
To create a new favorite, select the “Favorites” menu from the main
screen. You have 25 different slots available to assign a sound and
volume. Move the highlight bar to the slot you want to use for your
new favorite. Push the play/select button on the remote. From here,
you use the sound up or down arrow buttons to cycle through the list of
sounds to move the highlight bar onto the sound that wish to use for
this favorite. Next, use the volume up or volume down buttons to raise
or lower the volume level to the desired level you want for this favorite.
Finally, push the play/select button a last time. Notice that the slot you
selected now displays the sound you selected along with the volume
level. You can continue this process to set up the other favorites.
If you need to change or overwrite a favorite, the process is quite
similar. Move the highlight bar so that it is on the favorite you want to
change. Push and hold down the play/select button for about 3-4
seconds. You can now scroll through the sound list, highlight a different
sound, adjust the volume to a different level, and then set it by pushing
the play/select button a final time.

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1-5 User Buttons
User button 1 and 2 can be assigned a function of your choice for quick
one-button access. You can choose from: Favorite 1, Favorite 2,
Favorite 3, AUX, Recall, Timer reset, and Backlight. To change the
functions of the User buttons, highlight the “USER 1” or “USER 2” menu
item, push the “Play/Select” button, then use the “Scroll Up” or “Scroll
Down” buttons to cycle through the options. When the desired option
has been set, push “Play/Select” a final time to set it. Below is a
detailed explanation of the available choices:
•Favorite 1,2 or 3 (see section 1-4 for set up)
•AUX triggers auxiliary function if FOXPRO decoy is attached.
•Recall will recall and play the last sound played through the
Prowler at the volume it was last playing at.
•Timer Reset
•Backlight toggles backlight on/off
2. TX433XL Menu System
This section covers the TX433XL in detail including breakdowns and
explanations of each menu item.
2-1 Primary Display Area
When powered on, the TX433XL briefly displays a startup screen and
then goes straight to the primary display area. The Favorites menu item
holds your 25 favorite sounds. Below Favorites are your sound
categories. The bottom line of the display is a status bar that shows (in
order): current volume level, mute status, battery level, and elapsed
timer. You navigate through the screen with the Scroll Up and Scroll
Down buttons. As you scroll, the black highlight bar moves up and
down, respectively. To select a menu item, push the Select button. To
move back to the previous screen, use the Back/Menu button.

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2-2 Main Menu
The main menu provides access to a variety of transmitter
configurations. To access the main menu, push the Back/Menu button
a single time. The available menu options are as follows: Sound
Settings, Display/Power, Timer/User, and Remote Settings. The
following sections cover each of these menu items and their sub-menu
items in detail.
2-3 Sound Settings Menu
Volume Step
The TX433XL has a range of volume steps from 0 – 20. You can choose
step values from 1, 2, and 3. The value assigned to the Volume Step
option will be retained between power cycles.
Play Mode
This menu allows you to specify which mode of sound playback the
Prowler operates on. The available options are repeat, single play, and
jukebox. The default setting is repeat. In Repeat mode, the Prowler will
play the selected sound repeatedly until you interrupt it. In Single play
mode the sound will play a single time, then stop. In Jukebox mode the
sounds play a single time, and then advances to the next sound and
plays it a single time, continuing this until all the sounds have been
played. At that point, it will start at the first sound again and continue
the pattern. The Play Mode setting is NOT stored between power
cycles. You will need to change this setting each time you power on the
Prowler remote.
Fav Mute OR
During normal operation, if the Prowler is muted and you request to
play a favorite, the sound is queued for playback, but it cannot be heard
until the caller is un-muted. Favorite mute override will take care of this
and eliminate the need for un-muting the sound upon preset activation.

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2-4 Display/Power Menu
Backlight
This allows you to change the intensity of the red backlight in a range
from 5% - 100%.
Bklt T.O.
This allows you to set the duration for the backlight timeout. The
backlight illuminates every time a button is pressed. If the backlight is
illuminated and you do not push a button within the set period, the
backlight will automatically shut off. Available values are 15 seconds, 30
seconds, and 1 minute.
Contrast
This allows you to adjust the screen contrast. In normal display mode,
the higher the value, the darker the text will appear. In inverse display
mode, the higher the value, the darker the background will appear.
LCD Mode
This setting allows you to set the desired display mode. Available
options include normal and inverse. In normal mode, the text will be
black, and the background will be light. In inverse mode, the
background will be black with light text.
Auto Off
If the TX433XL does not sense any button input for a set duration, it will
automatically power off to preserve battery life. You can adjust this
duration from 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
2-5 Timer/User Menu
Stand Tmr
The elapsed timer (located on the bottom right of the display) allows
you to see how long you have been on a stand. The timer starts as soon
as you turn on the Prowler transmitter. You can reset the timer by

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accessing the Main Menu, selecting Timer/User option, and then
selecting the Stand Timer Reset. The timer will automatically reset to
00:00 if it is allowed to continue beyond 99:59.
Alarm
The Prowler remote features a visual alarm that can be set to go off
after a span of time. The available times are represented in minutes: 1 –
15 (individual steps) and 20-60 (steps of 5). When the alarm is set and
the configured time span passes, the stand timer will display a
confirmation message “Stand Timer Alarm Triggered”. Press
“Play/Select” to clear the message. To set an alarm, select the “Alarm
(mins)” menu item, push the “Play/Select” button, and then use the
“Scroll Up” or “Scroll Down” buttons to find the desired time value.
When the desired time value is selected, push the “Play/Select” button
to set the alarm. Once set, the alarm setting will be retained between
power cycles.
USER 1 and USER 2
These features were described previously in the manual. Please refer to
section 1-5.
2-6 Remote Settings
Download List
Any time you reprogram the Prowler to add new sounds or rearrange
existing sounds, you must download a new copy of the play list to the
transmitter. This menu item will guide you through that process. To
download the playlist, you will need a 3.5mm stereo male-to-male
cable (included).
AUX Cntrl
The auxiliary jack operation specifications can be changed from either
momentary or latched. All FOXPRO decoys require that the jack be
setup for momentary. This setting is retained between power cycles.

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View
The TX433XL can display your sounds either by general numerical listing
or by category listing. Sound categories are the easiest to navigate if
you have many sounds. The TX433XL supports up to 25 unique
categories. This setting is retained between power cycles.
Snd Nums
The TX433XL displays your sound list in a numerical format based upon
the index value of each sound file. The sounds are numbered from 000
– 299. You can choose to either have the index values visible in your
sound list or you can hide them. This setting is retained between power
cycles.
About Info
The About Info screen displays a variety of information pertaining to
version number, number of sounds loaded, number of favorites, and
transmitter health.
Cable Detect
If cable detect is turned on, the transmitter will automatically prompt
you to perform the download list function when a 3.5mm stereo cable
is connected to the sound upload jack. You can manually initiate the
download list process, if you prefer, by disabling this feature.
3. Auxiliary Jack
The auxiliary jack (located on the lower left side of the main panel) is
primarily used to connect a FOXPRO decoy such as the XDECOY. When a
FOXPRO decoy is connected to the jack with the appropriate 3.5mm
cable, you can use the AUX button on the TX433XL to turn the motion
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4. External Speakers
The external speaker jack on your Prowler accepts a standard 3.5mm
plug. When selecting an external speaker, be sure to use one with an
impedance rating of 8-ohms. Be sure the Prowler is turned OFF before
connecting an external speaker! To connect an external speaker, plug
the connector of the external speaker into the external speaker jack on
the side of the Prowler.
5. Programming Sounds
The Prowler has a USB port and can be connected to a home computer
for reprogramming. FOXPRO offers free software for both PC and Mac
that assists you in this process. The FOXPRO website contains an
extensive library of free sounds and sounds that can be purchased and
installed in the Prowler. The website also contains extensive
information on how to use the programming software. We strongly
recommend that you view the online resources to become familiar with
the programming process including watching the walkthrough video.
6. Maximizing Remote Range
Remote range is affected by many factors. Some can be controlled
while others cannot. In order to achieve the best possible remote range
with your Prowler, it is recommended that the following points be
observed:
•Fully extend the telescopic antenna on the TX433XL transmitter.
•Always use a high-quality alkaline or lithium battery in the
transmitter.
•Always maintain clear line of sight between the transmitter and
the Prowler. Any obstructions—no matter how significant or
insignificant—can adversely affect the radio signal.

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•Keep the transmitter a minimum of six inches away from your
body, gun barrel, and metal shooting sticks as these things can
detune the transmitter.
•Hold the transmitter vertically with the antenna pointing
skyward (reference image below):
Figure 3 Example of proper transmitter orientation
•Be aware that using the device remotely when you are near
power lines, cellular phone towers, and radar (such as near
airports or military installations) can create interference with
the transmitter signal.
•Try to elevate the caller off the ground by approximately three
feet. This can greatly maximize your overall range.
7. Product Care and Maintenance
Avoid exposure to all precipitation and moisture. Moisture can
potentially enter the unit or the battery compartment and cause
serious problems. Proper care should be taken to mitigate the
introduction of moisture into the machine and make sure that no
moisture is present during storage. Moisture can quickly lead to
corrosion, electrical shorts, and even rust—all of which can render the
unit damaged and out of warranty. This type of damage is preventable!
If you are operating in rainy, wet conditions, it is recommended that
you place the unit inside of a large plastic storage bag or use a
water/weatherproof deployment bag to keep water from getting to it.
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a dry location and remove batteries prior to storage or extended
periods of inactivity! All batteries, whether alkaline or rechargeable,
should be removed from the game calls, decoys, and transmitters prior
to storage or periods of inactivity. Batteries left inside of electronic
devices can leak over time. Damages caused by this can be severe and
potentially destroy the electrical components. To prevent this from
happening, simply remove all batteries from all devices before you put
them away. Keep in mind: damage caused by battery leakage is not
covered under warranty.
8. Troubleshooting
If the Prowler doesn’t turn on, make sure you have fresh batteries
installed. If the Prowler does not produce any sound, make sure that
the speaker switch is in the on position (to the right). If the TX433XL
does not turn on, try replacing the battery. If you experience poor
battery life in freezing conditions, consider using lithium or
rechargeable NiMH batteries as they will function much better in
freezing conditions. If the pilot light on the Prowler is blinking, this
indicates that the batteries are low. If the pilot light blinks 5 times and
then turns off for 2 seconds and repeats, this means a problem has
been detected with memory card and you should contact service.
9. FCC & IC Information
RF Exposure Safety Notice
The Prowler 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
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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.
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:
•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.

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, 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.
Industry Canada Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). 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 undesirable
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicable
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouilage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le functionnement.
Note: Units exported beyond the boundaries of North America are not
FCC certified. FOXPRO Inc. makes every attempt at complying with
regional regulations governing radio spectrum. However, it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws and ordinances that
govern the use of radio-controlled devices in the area of operation.
10. Warranty Information
Your FOXPRO® game call is warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of
purchase if the item was purchased from a FOXPRO Authorized Retailer.
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purchase to FOXPRO. 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. Examples of non-warranty issues:
product ceases to work after exposure to water (in the form of any
precipitation), moisture, or other elemental forces; product is physically
damaged from dropping, running over with any vehicle, falling from any
surface and impacting with the ground, gunshot, misuse, neglect,
abuse, animal attack; product ceases to work as a result of battery
leakage, battery damage, intentional or unintentional wiring accidents,
connecting an unapproved charging device to the product,
overpowering, and incorrect installation of batteries; product ceases to
work after connecting an unapproved external auxiliary device.