Foxpro Scorpion User manual

TOPIC
PAGE
Using the FOXPRO
®
Scorpion Digital Game Call
1
Quick Operating Guide
2
Turning ON the Caller
3
Turning OFF the Caller
3
Batteries and Charging
4
Auxiliary Jack Function
5
Using the External Speaker Jacks
6
Internal Speaker Control
7
C
hannel Selection
8
Mono and Stereo Mode
9
Jukebox Mode
9
About the Trans
-
Flash Memory Card
10
TX
-
200 Remote Control Operation
11
Turning ON the TX
-
200
11
Graphic LCD
12
External Speaker Control
12
Selecting Sounds
13
Setting the Volume
13
Mute
14
Auxiliary Control
14
Recall
14
Enlarged Display Screen
1
4
Presets
16
Timer
16
Battery Monitor
17
Reprogramming Sounds
17
FOXPRO
®
Online Programming Support Center
17
Downloading the FOXPRO
®
Programming Utility
17
Programming Your FOXPRO
®
Scorpion
18
Downloading a Playlist to the TX
-
200
20
Maximizing the Remote Control Range
21
Website Features
22
Accessories
23

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:
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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.
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©©
© ℗
℗℗
℗ 2009 by FOXPRO
®
Inc.

USING THE FOXPRO
®
SCORPION DIGITAL GAME CALL
MODEL X1-A SCORPION
Congratulations on the purchase of the FOXPRO
®
Scorpion digital wildlife
caller! You have chosen a product that was engineered to give years of trouble
free service. Please take time to read and understand the information in this
instruction manual. This will ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from
your new FOXPRO
®
Scorpion.
FEATURES
1. Injection Molded Fiberglass Reinforced ABS housing
2. Low Battery Indicator / Pilot LED
3. Charger Jack
4. Two External Speaker Jacks
5. Auxiliary Jack

QUICK OPERATING GUIDE
Since the Scorpion is shipped from the factory without batteries installed, the
first step is to install 8 “AA” batteries. These may be alkaline or rechargeable
types.
NOTE: We strongly recommend high capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries
over alkaline types for maximum performance, particularly when using loud
volume levels. Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries! Doing so either
accidently or purposefully will void the warranty.
To install batteries:
1. Unlatch the door (latches are found on the side of the unit.) Orient the
batteries as per the directions shown in each cavity within the holder.
NOTE: The battery polarity alternates.
2. Close the top of the unit and press the latches until they “click,” which
will keep the unit closed securely after the batteries are installed.
The TX-200 transmitter operates from a 9-volt battery. Please use a high
quality alkaline battery.
Installing the Transmitter battery:
NOTE: This battery will last a long time and needs to be replaced when the
transmitter fails to operate the caller or when the battery level reads low on
the TX-200 display.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the
transmitter.
2. Connect the 9V battery to the connector plug and orient the battery in
the transmitter.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

TURNING ON THE CALLER
To operate the Scorpion:
1. Turn on the TX-200 transmitter by moving the switch on the rear of the
transmitter to the right, or “ON” position (the graphic LCD display will
illuminate on the transmitter and display the first six sounds stored in
the playlist starting with 000).
2. To turn on the caller, depress and hold the TX-200 transmitter “AUX”
button for five seconds (the green Scorpion pilot indicator will illuminate
indicating that the caller has turned on).
3. 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.
4. Once the desired sound is highlighted depressing the selector knob will
cause the sound to play.
NOTE: When scrolling up or down, the playlist will change in pages. 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 (which should be “B” from the factory), a mute indicator, volume
setting, battery monitor and timer. The top text line displays the preset buttons.
For more information on the text lines, see the TX-200 features section of this
instruction manual.
Now that you have selected the sound to be played, bring the volume up to
your desired level by depressing the “Volume up arrow” button. As you depress
this button, note that the volume setting number in the bottom text increases.
To mute the sound, press and release the mute button. An “M” will appear in
the bottom text. 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. To change the sound, simply highlight your next
sound preference and depress the rotary selector knob. Your sound will
instantly change. Use the “AUX” button to activate a device such as a decoy
connected to the Scorpion “AUX” jack.
TURN OFF THE CALLER
1. Depress and hold the “MUTE” key for five seconds (the sound will stop,
and the green pilot LED will extinguish, indicating that it has turned off).
2. Turn the TX-200 transmitter off by moving the switch to the left, or
“OFF” position.
NOTE: If you forget to turn off the TX-200 transmitter when you are
finished, it will shut down the transmitter after two hours of non-use.

BATTERIES AND CHARGING
If for any reason you have to ship the Scorpion back to the factory, please be
sure to remove your batteries from the unit. Your Scorpion operates on 8 “AA”
batteries.
NOTE: For optimal performance and run times, we recommend high capacity
2500 mAh NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable cells rather than alkaline
types. When you ask your Scorpion caller to play at extremely loud volume
levels, the current demand on the batteries is much more than alkaline cells
can deliver. Consequently, the run time of these batteries can be very short.
The Zinc Carbon so-called “Heavy Duty” cells are expressly NOT
recommended at all. The performance of your Scorpion will be much better with
high capacity NiMH batteries.
To install batteries:
Unlatch the door (latches are located on the side of the caller.) The battery
holder is located beneath this door. Be careful to observe battery polarity!
Install batteries and replace the holder into its original location. (Be sure that
the battery holder and the power wire are plugged together.)
NOTE: The cell polarity alternates. Batteries may be damaged if installed back-
wards. Double-check polarity before closing the door. NiMH batteries should be
charged before first use.
CHARGING
To charge the batteries:
1. Connect the FOXPRO
®
charger to the Scorpion charge jack (the green
“Low Battery” LED will illuminate to indicate charge activity.)
NOTE: Charge time will vary from one to seven hours depending on the
battery state of discharge.
2. When charging is complete disconnect the charger from the charge
jack on the Scorpion.
NOTE: The end of charger indication may be different if you are using the
FOXPRO
®
fast charger. See the instructions for this charger for more
information.
CAUTION: Never attempt to charge batteries that are not intended to be
recharged! This includes both Zinc Carbon and alkaline cells. The resulting
damage can be serious and will not be covered by the warranty. For maximum
charge efficiency, we recommend charging your Scorpion in temperatures
ranging from 40°F to 85°F (5°C to 30°C).
DO NOT connect any NON-FOXPRO
®
charger to the charge jack of the
Scorpion. The standard FOXPRO
®
300MA charger will charge fully depleted

batteries in 10 to 12 hours. In most cases, the charge will automatically stop
when a full charge is reached. Be aware that the green LED may or may not
extinguish when the batteries are fully charged. Your FOXPRO
®
unit
incorporates circuitry to terminate charge current if high battery temperatures
are detected. Battery temperatures increase at the end of the charge cycle. If
the temperature edges towards a dangerous level, the charge current will be
interrupted and the green LED will extinguish. If excessive temperature is not
detected, the green LED will not be extinguished. It is quite possible for the
batteries to be fully charged without their temperature rising to the dangerous
level. For this reason, the LED should not be considered as a “full charge”
indicator as it may or may not extinguish when the batteries are fully charged.
The batteries are fully charged any time their temperature rises substantially
above ambient. How long this takes depends on how much charge has been
taken from the batteries and how much time has passed since the last charge.
If the green LED goes out, the batteries are definitely charged. If the green LED
is on and the batteries are cool, they are still charging. If the green LED is on
and the batteries are very warm, they are fully charged and you should
terminate the charge by unplugging the charger. Because the Scorpions
internal battery management system includes circuitry to monitor the battery
temperature, the caller should remain closed and latched while charging. You
should not permit the charge to continue for more than 12 hours under
any circumstances.
Battery/Charging Recommendations
•Charge batteries with case closed and latched
•Remember that NiMH batteries self-discharge about 1% per day
•DO NOT charge batteries unattended
•Remove batteries from battery holder when caller will not be used for
prolonged periods to help prevent deep discharge.
“ AUX” JACK FUNCTION
The Scorpion is equipped with an auxiliary jack labeled “AUX”. The purpose of
this jack is to allow for the connection of certain external devices (which
includes the FOXPRO
®
Jack-in-the-Box Decoy) and the ability to turn these on
and off with the TX-200 remote control transmitter. However, there are some
strict electrical limits involved with this jack. If these limits are exceeded,
damage to your Scorpion will result. This damage is not covered by the
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
two 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. 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 Scorpion caused by improper use of the “AUX” jack is not
covered by the warranty, nor will FOXPRO
®
be liable for damage to any device
connected to this jack. The normal use for this jack is to operate the FOXPRO
®
Jack-in-the-Box Decoy, or to start and stop a video recorder.
USING THE EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKS
The Scorpion is equipped with two External Speaker Jacks, which allows you to
connect one or two additional speakers to your Scorpion caller. The internal
Mylar cone speaker performs admirably; however, you may encounter
situations that require higher sound levels. By connecting a larger external
speaker(s) to the Scorpion, the volume level can be increased significantly.
Connecting an External Speaker
Plug the connector of the external speaker into one of the Ext. Spkr. Jacks.
NOTE: This does not automatically disconnect the internal speaker. You may
want to let it play, although battery life will be better if you disable the internal
speaker. If you wish to have only the external speaker(s) produce sound, do the
following:
Disabling the Internal Speaker
Move the Internal Speaker Jumper on the PC board to “OFF”.
NOTE: Remember to reset this jumper when you disconnect the external
speaker (See FIGURE 1.1 on page 8).
Connecting two External Speakers
Plug the connectors of the external speakers into the provided Ext. Spkr jacks.
NOTE: With two speakers connected and the Speaker Jumper set to “ON” the
internal and both external speakers will play simultaneously. The Internal
Speaker and External Speaker “A” are connected to the same channel. When
you turn “OFF” Speaker “A” with the TX-200 remote, they are both turned off
together. By setting the Internal Speaker Jumper to “OFF”, which will disable
the internal speaker, and then you have the ability to have only the two external
speaker’s play. This will then allow you to turn “ON” and “OFF” the two external
speakers as you wish (See External Speaker Control with the TX-200
remote on Page 12).
The following diagram (FIGURE 1.0) shows the PC board which is found inside
the Scorpion. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the

locations of the selection jumpers.
FIGURE 1.0
INTERNAL SPEAKER CONTROL
By disabling the internal speaker when using an external speaker(s), battery life
will be extended.
Disabling the Internal Speaker
1. Be sure that the power is turned “OFF.”
2. Locate the Internal Speaker Selector. (See FIGURE 1).
NOTE: The internal speaker selector is located below the USB port in the
upper left portion of the PC board.
3. Move the jumper to the left one pin or to “OFF.” This will disable the
internal speaker. (See FIGURE 1.1)
NOTE: Be sure to reposition this jumper to the “ON” position when an
external speaker(s) is not used.