Foxpro Hellcat Pro
Foxpro Hellcat Pro
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Contents
1. Getting Started............................................................................................ 5
1-1 HellCat Pro Overview ................................................................................ 5
1-3 Charging the HellCat Pro ........................................................................... 7
1-4 HellCat Pro Remote: First Glance .............................................................. 8
2. Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................11
2-1 Playing Sounds ........................................................................................11
2-2 Favorites/Presets ....................................................................................12
2-3 Integrated Decoy Operation ...................................................................12
3. Auxiliary Device Jack Specifications ..........................................................13
4. HellCat Pro Remote in Depth ....................................................................13
4-1 Navigating the HellCat Pro Remote ........................................................13
4-2 Understanding the HellCat Pro Remote-Control Display ........................13
4-3 HellCat Remote Configurations Menu ....................................................14
4-4 Channel of Operation ..............................................................................15
4-4 Smart Light ..............................................................................................15
4-5 Sound Settings ........................................................................................15
4-6 Display/Power .........................................................................................16
4-7 Date/Time(r) ...........................................................................................18
4-8 TX1000 Settings.......................................................................................19
4-9 HellCat Pro Remote USB Port Operation ................................................21
5. FOXFEATURES ...........................................................................................21
5-1 FOXBANG ................................................................................................22
5-2 AUTO VOLUME ........................................................................................22
5-3 User Buttons ...........................................................................................23
5-4 FOXCAST ..................................................................................................23
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5-5 FOXGRIP ..................................................................................................24
6. Programming the HellCat Pro ...................................................................24
7. Maximizing Remote Range .......................................................................24
8. Product Care & Maintenance....................................................................25
9. FCC & IC Information.................................................................................26
10. Warranty Information ...............................................................................28
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1. Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the FOXPRO Hellcat Pro digital
game call! Included with the box you should find the following list of
items: HellCat Pro digital game call, HellCat Pro remote control,
Operator’s manual, Warranty registration card, 11.1V lithium-ion
battery pack/charger kit, Built-in decoy with a blue bird topper.
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Figure 1 displays the HellCat Pro. Numbered lines are present to
highlight different features. The following numbered list corresponds to
the numbered lines in the image:
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1-3 Charging the HellCat Pro
After you have the battery installed, MAKE SURE THE CALLER IS TURNED
OFF and any accessories (external decoy, USB cable) are disconnected.
Plug your charger into the charge jack on the front of the caller and
connect the other end to a 120V AC wall plug. At the end of the
charger, you will notice a glowing red light. This means the battery pack
is charging. The light will turn green once the battery is fully charged. It
takes roughly 6 hours to charge a fully depleted battery pack.
Note: There are some instances where the red charging light will slowly
blink before turning solid red. This is perfectly normal.
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• Connect the approved FOXPRO charger to the charger jack on
the Hellcat Pro and attach the transformer to the appropriate
outlet.
• Do not leave charging batteries unattended.
• Recharge your batteries periodically—even when not in use—to
prevent deep discharge.
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Figure 2 Image of the HellCat Pro Remote
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5. On the keypad area, to the upper right is the back/menu button.
6. In the middle of the keypad is a large button. Directly above and
below the large button are the scroll up and scroll down
buttons.
7. The mute button is located under and to the right of the scroll
down button.
8. User button 2 is located under the mute button.
9. The lanyard loop is located on the very bottom of the remote.
10. The auxiliary button is located directly under the scroll down
button.
11. User 1 button is located to the left of the User 2 button.
12. The FOXPITCH button is located directly above the User 1
button.
13. In the middle of the keypad is a large button. Directly to the left
and right of this button are the volume up and down buttons.
Volume down is located to the left and volume up is located to
the right.
14. The play/select button is in the middle of the keypad.
15. The power button is located on the upper left of the keypad.
16. The volume level indicator is located to the left of the battery
level indicator on the screen.
17. The mute status indicator is in the bottom left corner of the
screen, to the left of the volume level indicator.
18. On the back of the remote is the battery compartment door.
Also, in the battery compartment, is the USB port.
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observing correct polarity as indicated. Slide the battery compartment
door back on the remote.
Using the scroll buttons on the Hellcat Pro remote, highlight the
category you wish to pick a sound from, and then push the
“Play/Select” button. The sounds assigned to that category will now be
displayed. Use the scroll buttons to highlight a sound that you wish to
play, and then push the “Play/Select” button to begin playback. You
then must use the volume up button to raise the volume level to your
desired setting.
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To mute the sound, simply push the “Mute” button. Un-muting is
accomplished by pushing the “Mute” button a second time. You can
quickly change to a different sound by highlighting it on the screen and
then pushing the “Play/Select” button.
2-2 Favorites/Presets
The Hellcat Pro remote can store up to 50 unique presets or favorites. A
preset is a shortcut to a particular sound which has a defined volume
level. By default, your Hellcat Pro remote will have no presets
established. The following instructions will describe how to setup a
preset:
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top). The blue bird topper has a plastic sleeve that slides down on the
tip of the decoy support rod. Locate the decoy on/off toggle switch on
the side of the HellCat Pro and ensure that it is in the “on” position (to
the right). Turn on the HellCat Pro and HellCat Pro remote. The AUX
button on the HellCat Pro remote control is responsible for remotely
toggling the decoy motion off and on. If the decoy is in motion, push
the AUX button one time to stop it and once more to start motion
again.
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always be present. The primary display area is dynamic and will change
depending upon the operation that you are performing.
The primary display area for the Hellcat Pro remote (with default
settings) begins with “Categories” at the stop, which is the title of this
screen. When you enter other menu sections, the title will change
accordingly. The two main items on the screen “Favorites/Presets” and
“FoxCast” options are always available on this screen (in both Category
and Sound List mode). Directly beneath “FoxCast” begins the category
listings. If using sound list mode, you will then see “Sound List” as the
third option.
Along the bottom of the screen is the status line. This line features
(from left to right):
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4-4 Channel of Operation
By default, both the caller and the remote are set to channel 4, from
the factory. If the two devices are not on the same channel, then radio
communication will not be possible. In order to change the channel of
operation of the HellCat Pro, you will need to connect it to a computer
and use the FOXPRO Programming Utility.
Volume Steps
The Hellcat Pro remote has a range of volumes from 0 – 30. Increasing
the volume in the field by increments of 1 may be too slow for some
and therefore this stepping value is configurable. You can choose from
1, 2, and 3. The factory default setting is 2.
Primary Mode
There are three different modes in which the Hellcat Pro will play
sounds: Repeat, Single, and Jukebox.
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• Single – In Single play mode, the sound plays one time and then
stops until it is selected again, or a sound change is made,
• Jukebox – In Jukebox play mode, the caller will play the selected
sound, then play the next sound in the sound list and continue
that way until it is stopped by the user. Jukebox mode is ideal
for users who want to add a music playlist to their caller to use it
as a boom box.
Audio Limiter
This setting will allow you to turn the audio limiter on or off. The audio
limiter is designed to limit the maximum volume of the caller in order to
maximize the battery life of the caller. This is useful in situations where
you may be hunting in areas where less than total volume is sufficient,
and you want to conserve your battery. Once you highlight the “Audio
Lim” menu option, press the “Select” button and toggle between your
choices of “On” or “Off.” Press the “Select” button a final time to lock it
in.
4-6 Display/Power
The Display/Power menu allows you to control on-screen display
options such as backlight, screen timeout, and the operational theme.
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Brightness
This controls the brightness of the display. You can adjust the screen
brightness from 2% (minimum) to 100% (maximum).
Keypad
This controls the intensity of the keypad back light. You can adjust the
intensity from 0% - 100%. Night hunters should select the lowest
possible setting for screen and keypad brightness for the best possible
results. You may want to experiment with the various settings prior to a
hunt to familiarize yourself with it and what to expect.
Theme
The Hellcat Pro remote has three operational themes built in. These
themes are designed to help optimize the appearance of the on-screen
display based upon factors such as time of day. The two main themes to
address this are: night and day. These themes provide the basic
framework for the visual look, but you are not limited to the themes
default setting. You can still adjust screen brightness to fine-tune it to
your specific needs. Also included is the FOXPRO theme which is built
with FOXPRO company colors (orange/black). This theme is very good
for night hunting.
Display Timeout
After being idle for an established period, the on-screen display will go
blank. The Hellcat Pro remote will not power off completely during
display timeout (see Auto Off) and is still completely usable. When the
screen completes a timeout cycle, the screen can be reactivated by
pushing any button on the keypad. There are five different time settings
that you can use for configuring the display timeout: 5 seconds, 15
seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 5 minutes. This feature
is also useful in helping to preserve and maximize your battery life. By
having the screen shutoff when idle, the load on the batteries is
reduced, which equates to improved run times of your batteries.
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When your display times-out, you can push the power button a single
time to wake it back up to ensure that no functions are initiated. For
example, if you were to use a preset button or mute button in attempt
to wake the remote up, you will be performing the function of that
button at the same time. A single press of the power button will wake it
up without causing any changes in operation.
Auto Off
After being idle for an established period, the Hellcat Pro remote
control will completely power down. When this happens, the remote
must be powered back on like normal. There are five different time
settings that you can use for configuring the auto power off: 30
minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours.
4-7 Date/Time(r)
The Date / Time(r) menu provides access to the date and time
configuration, stand timer configuration, and the stand alarm.
Alarm
The Hellcat Pro 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 –
60. When the alarm is set and the configured time span passes, the
stand timer (or clock if set to display the clock) will begin to flash
alerting you.
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The alarm is based upon the stand timer only, not the real time clock.
Keep in mind that the stand timer begins tracking time as soon as the
Hellcat Pro remote is turned on. Make sure that you select the Stand
Timer Reset option (described earlier on this page) when setting up the
alarm. For example, if you turn on the Hellcat Pro remote and 10
minutes have passed while getting setup, and then you set the alarm
for 30 minutes, it’s going to go off 20 minutes later unless you use the
Stand Timer Reset prior after setting the alarm. Also, if the screen
timeout occurs prior to the alarm going off, it will turn back on when
the alarm goes off.
Time
The Hellcat Pro remote has a real time clock. This clock must be set
when you first install or change batteries. The clock can be displayed in
either the standard 12-hour format or 24-hour format (military time).
The bottom status line of the Hellcat Pro display can show either the
current time or the stand timer. The stand timer will only be displayed if
it is turned on—otherwise, the clock will show the current time.
Radio Channel
The Hellcat Pro remote can be configured to operate on one of 8
different radio channels (0-7). If you change the radio channel for the
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Hellcat Pro remote, you must also change the radio channel for the
Hellcat Pro digital game call—otherwise the two devices will not be able
to communicate. Do not change the radio channel on the remote
control without also changing it on the Hellcat Pro. Doing this will
result in a loss of communication.
Download List
Any time you reprogram the Hellcat Pro digital game call to add new
sounds or new FOXCAST sequence files, you must download a new copy
of the play list to the Hellcat Pro remote. This menu item will guide you
through that process.
AUX
The auxiliary jack operation specifications can be changed for either
momentary or latched. All FOXPRO Jack Predator Decoys require that
the jack be setup for momentary. Some third-party decoys may require
latched operation as opposed to momentary. A detailed list of other
products and their specific requirements is not maintained by FOXPRO.
You will need to check with the equipment manufacturer to determine
if it is compatible and what the requirements are.
View
The Hellcat Pro remote control can display your sounds either by
general listing or by category listing. Sound categories are the best
route to go if you have many sounds.
About Info
The About Info screen displays a variety of information pertaining to
version number, number of sounds loaded, number of FOXCAST
sequences loaded, number of categories loaded, and the number of
presets.
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Restore Defaults
To reset your Hellcat Pro remote control back to factory defaults, use
this option. Please be aware that restoring factory defaults will result in
loss of your presets/favorites, sound list, and categories.
5. FOXFEATURES
This section explores all the available FOX FEATURES in-depth to help
you understand how to use them and get the most out of your calling
experience.
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work with some other modes of operation such as Jukebox Mode and
FOXCAST, but as soon as you switch to a different sound, that feature
will be turned off.
5-1 FOXBANG
When activated, FOXBANG reacts to the report of a firearm by
automatically switching to an assigned function established within the
Hellcat Pro remote. There are 7 different settings for FOXBANG. The
available functions you can link to FOXBANG activation include mute
(toggles mute on/off), auxiliary (toggles auxiliary device on/off), preset
1, preset 2, preset 3, preset 4, and preset 5.
As the remote control has an internal sensor that senses when your
firearm has been discharged, it is important to make sure that you have
the correct sensitivity level set for your firearm. There are 3 sensitivity
levels that you can choose from: Low, Medium, and High. The lower
sensitivity setting should be used with higher caliber firearms such as a
.30 and higher. High sensitivity should be used for smaller calibers such
as .17 to .22. Everything else should work fine with the medium setting.
Scan the QR code below for more information and a video on
FOXBANG:
Others prefer to have their volume level change frequently. While both
methods have been proven successful, Auto Volume takes care of your
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volume manipulation so that you can keep focusing on the action in the
field. When activated, auto volume begins playing your sound at the
current volume setting. Once the sound begins playing, the volume will
automatically fluctuate higher and lower at a speed that is set by the
user.
When you are operating with Auto Volume engaged, you can still adjust
the volume, but the adjustment that you make is relative only to the
change in volume level that Auto Volume will climb to during its
operational cycle.
Note: Auto Volume will remain active after a sound change and will
have to be turned off manually to stop this feature.
5-4 FOXCAST
FOXCAST sequence files are a simple text-based file that contains
unique instructions to guide your FOXPRO game call through a stand.
These instructions include commands to change the sound, change the
volume level, enter a passage of silence, and so forth.
To play a sequence, scroll to the FoxCast item on the main menu and
push Play/Select. Once you are in the FoxCast menu, choose the
sequence you wish to play and play it like you would a normal sound.
Your caller will now go through the preset commands in that FoxCast
file. FoxCast files can also be custom-built to meet your specific hunting
needs. Scan the QR code below for more information on FOXAST:
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5-5 FOXGRIP
This provides you with the ability to setup a FOXGRIP accessory. To use
the FOXGRIP accessory with your Hellcat Pro, you must first pair the
FOXGRIP device with your Hellcat Pro remote control.
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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):
• 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.
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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.
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
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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:
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.
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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.
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