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on the right shows all of the categories along with the sounds featured in each category. Locate
the new sounds on the left column. Windows users must drag the new sounds (either one at a
time or all at once) from the column on the left and drop them into the desired category on the
right. Mac users will highlight one or all of the new sounds, click on the desired category, and
then click “Insert Selected.” After the categories have been setup, click “Save and Done” or “Save
and Exit” to close the category editor.
8.
Finally, exit the utility and update your transmitter playlist following the instructions found later
in this section.
Additional Programming Notes/Tips
The key to understanding how sound programming works is by understanding how the sound files are
stored inside of the HammerJack. The HammerJack features 2GB of internal memory that stores all of the
sounds. By connecting the HammerJack to your computer and navigating to it, you will be able to see all of
the individual sound files. Take particular note to how the files are arranged. You should see something
similar to the following example:
000 Coyote Pup Distress 3.fxp
001 Coy Fem Sore Howls.fxp
002 Coy Fem Whimpers.fxp
Note that each sound file is prefixed with a three digit number. That three digit number defines the
sound’s position within the scope of your playlist. The HammerJack can store up to 300 sounds, which
means that valid prefix values span from 000 – 299. The list of sounds must be contiguous (no skipped
numbers). In addition, the list cannot contain any duplicated numbers. If discrepancies exist within the
playlist, the TX915 playlist transfer will likely fail. When troubleshooting any failed TX915 playlist transfers,
always double-check the sound programming for errors as this is the usual culprit.
Categories are established based upon the prefix value. This means that if you change sound "000 Coyote
Pup Distress 3” to "000 Lightning Jack", the "Coyote Vocals" category still has reference to 000, which is now
a rabbit sound. You will need to modify the categories to ensure they are set up properly.
Only install compatible file types. As mentioned previously, the HammerJack is capable of operating with
FOXPRO’s proprietary file type (FXP), MP3 files, and uncompressed WAV files. The HammerJack does not
support MP4, WMA, or other file types. Incompatible files must be converted into a compatible file type in
order to be used. There are numerous solutions that you can find online that can aid you in converting file
types. In addition, be aware that FOXPRO’s FXP files cannot be played back through your computer. They
are proprietary files that can only be played through the FOXPRO game call. In addition, the HammerJack is
not capable of playing FOXPRO’s 24-bit audio files (.24b).
Mac users should be aware of hidden files that are generated when connecting a USB mass storage device
to their computer. Because of this, we strongly recommend using the FOXPRO Programming Utility (Java
Edition) to ensure that the hidden files are removed during the programming process. If these files are left
behind, it can result in a corrupted playlist transfer to the TX915. The Java Edition of the Programming
Utility contains a special cleaning function that will cleanly remove those extra hidden files. To access this
version of the utility, please visit the following address: http://www.gofoxpro.com/mac
Transferring a New Playlist to the TX915
You will need a 3.5mm male-to-male stereo cable for this process (one is supplied with the HammerJack).
Make sure that the cable detect setting (see section 8-18) is turned on to follow these steps.
1.
Disconnect all accessories from the HammerJack and make sure that it is turned off.
2.
Turn on the transmitter.
3.
Connect the 3.5mm cable from the sound upload jack on the TX915 to the AUX jack on the
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