User's Manual

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With one speaker playing, expect 6 to 15 hours of run time, depending on the
loudness setting. With both speakers playing, expect 3 to 10 hours. Remember
that very loud volumes are rarely needed, as animals hear much better than we
do.
4.0 “AUX” JACK FUNCTION
The FIRESTORM 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 and to be able to
turn these on and off with the TX9 remote control transmitter. However, there
are some strict electrical limits involved with this jack. If these limits are
exceeded, damage to your FIRESTORM 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 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
FIRESTORM 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.
5.0 USING EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES
CAUTION: NEVER CONNECT ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FOXPRO
®
APPROVED CHARGER TO THE CHARGE JACK! Doing so will surely cause
damage to the FIRESTORM as well as to the batteries. This damage is not
covered by the warranty.
Unlike some older FOXPRO game calls, you cannot connect an external power
source to the charge jack on the FIRESTORM. An external power source can
only be connected through the back of the unit where the battery tray connects.
FOXPRO offers a replacement door for the FIRESTORM that is fitted with the
appropriate jack for connecting an external power supply.
The design of the FIRESTORM permits the use of certain external power
sources, so long as some precautions are observed. The 8-cell internal battery
pack will serve about 98 percent of the users about 98 percent of the time. This
makes for a caller that is compact and lightweight, highly portable, and has very