Cabela's GS-1501 User manual

Remote Trainer
GS-1501
400-1173.qxp:two col mn layo t for print 9/21/09 2:25 PM Page 1

Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual 3
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual
2
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®
Remote Trainer Kit
Charge Cradle
Quick Start Guide
Step 1 Charging the Batteries
1. Plug the AC Adapter into a
120VAC electric outlet.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to
the Charge Cradle.
3. Put the Collar Receiver on
the Charge Cradle as
shown in figure 3. The light
on the Collar Receiver
glows red while charging,
and glows green when fully
charged. f the light does
not come on, check Collar
Receiver orientation on the
Cradle.
4. nstall Transmitter Battery:
• Remove the battery cover
from the back of the
Transmitter.
• nsert a 9-volt alkaline
battery.
• Replace the battery cover.
AC Adapter
1
2
4
3
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Your Gun Dog
®
Collar Receiver needs to
charge its batteries before you can use it.
While your Gun Dog Collar Receiver is
charging, read this manual to become
familiar with the devices.
Gun Dog Hardware
I cludes Test Light, La yard, Lo g
Co tacts, a d 9-volt battery.
Kit Contents
Quick Start Guide
Receiver
Light
GS-1501
Transmitter
Collar Receiver
Charge Cradle
AC Adapter
GS-1501
Charging S stem
CHARGE CRADLE INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR LIGHT FUNCTION
No Collar Receiver on
the Charge Cradle but
charger is connected
Green Light is solid in color
Unit is charging Red Light is solid in color
while charging
Unit is fully charged
(Collar Receiver on
Charge Cradle)
Green Light flashes once per
second once the battery
is completely charged
400-1173.qxp:two col mn layo t for print 9/21/09 2:25 PM Page 2

THE TRANSMITTER
The Transmitter signals the electronic
Collar Receiver to produce a
harmless, yet effective stimulation.
The no-slip grip feels comfortable in
your hand for extended periods of
training time or field time.
Expla n ng the
Transm tter Keypad Buttons:
Above keypad buttons are explained
as follows:
Cont nuous St mulat on – When
pressed, this sends continuous
stimulation signal to the Collar
Receiver at the intensity shown in the
display for as long as you hold down
the button (See “Over Stimulation
Protection” on page 10). This red
button features a raised bump to
easily locate by touch, even with
gloves on!
Momentary St mulat on – When
pressed, stimulation is delivered for
5/100 of a second, regardless of how
long the button is pressed.
St mulat on Level Up &St mulat on
Level Down – adjusts the stimulation
intensity through a range of levels
(from 1 low to 15 high). Pressing and
holding the stimulation level down
button, when the Stimulation level is
1, will turn the Collar Receiver
ON/OFF.
Exclus ve feature: Hold either stim
level up or stim level down button for
half a second for the Rapid Ramp™
feature to start — The Transmitter
display scrolls through stim levels
more quickly.
Transm tter D splay Symbols:
The display stays on for 30 minutes
after a button press. After 30 minutes
with no button presses, the display
shuts off. Pressing any button will
make the display turn back on.
Various symbols you might see in the
Transmitter display are explained as
follows:
(Numer c readout) – Appears
in the middle of the display, this
shows the chosen stimulation level.
Adjust with the Stim level up / Stim
level down (arrow) buttons.
– The battery indicator
provides constant awareness of your
battery’s power level. (See Battery
Indicator on page 6).
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual 5
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual
4
Put the collar around your dog’s neck and adjust to find
the proper fit. Fasten the collar so the fit is snug, yet loose
enough to allow one finger to fit between the strap and
the dog’s neck. Fit is important because a loose collar
may cause inconsistent performance.
Step 3 Fit the Collar on Your Dog
Step 4 Begin Training
Read the information in the Training section on page 10. Though your dog may
show good initial response to the training, be sure to continue the training for
several weeks. The convenience that your new remote training system offers is
well worth the time invested.
Quick Start Guide
Step 2 Turning the Collar Receiver ON and OFF
To Turn the Collar Rece ver ON:
Press and release the On/Off Button
when the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light comes on. The Collar Receiver
will emit a start up tone.
To Turn the Collar Rece ver OFF:
Press and release the On/Off Button
when the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light comes on solid (red) and the
Collar Receiver will emit an off tone.
To extend the life between charging
cycles, turn the Collar Receiver off
when it is not in use.
NOTE: Approximate battery life
between charges is 40 to 60 hours,
depending on frequency of use.
Quick Start Guide
Stimulation Level Up
Momentary
Stimulation
Continuous
Stimulation
Stimulation Level
Down
400-1173.qxp:two col mn layo t for print 9/21/09 2:25 PM Page 4

Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual 7
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual
6
Cold Weather Operat on
n cold temperatures (10°F or below),
the liquid crystal display (LCD) on
your Transmitter may be dim or slow
to respond. Wait until the display
becomes visible before selecting any
training commands.
Cold temperatures may lead to a
premature low battery signal, so keep
the transmitter close to your body
(when not in use) during cold weather.
Use the Lanyard: Attach the included
lanyard to the Transmitter. As shown
in the above graphics, slip the lanyard
over your head and shoulder (left) or
position in front of you (right) to carry
your Transmitter close to your body.
Your body’s warmth will improve cold-
weather operation.
Operat ng Range
Your Transmitter communicates with
the Collar Receiver via a radio signal.
The system’s operating range, as
stated on packaging, is based upon
line-of-sight.
For best results to achieve maximum
distance, keep your fingers away from
the Transmitter antenna. When in use,
hold the transmitter upright, at or
above shoulder level,
and away
from your
body as
shown.
THE
COLLAR RECEI ER
The lightweight, comfortable
electronic Collar Receiver is
integrated into a sleek fashionable
collar strap your dog wears. The
Collar Receiver produces a harmless,
yet effective stimulation. The Collar
Receiver is waterproof and is safe for
your dog to wear even while
swimming. The Collar Receiver is
rechargeable; the Charge Cradle
ndicator light glows red while
charging and glows green (flashing
once per second) when charging is
complete.
The Collar Receiver uses the LED to
let you know its status.
USING THE TRANSMITTER
Turn ng ON the Transm tter
Power up the Transmitter by pressing
any button. You will see the display
turn on when you press any button.
Set St m Button Intens ty Level
To change the intensity level for the
Stim button:
Press or until the desired
stimulation level is displayed. When
either Stim button is pressed, the
Collar Receiver will deliver a
stimulation at this setting.
Battery Ind cator
When the Battery ndicator shows
the low battery symbol (1/6 capacity),
replace the Transmitter battery soon.
When only the battery outline is
displayed, the Transmitter’s battery
is too low to send transmissions to
the Collar Receiver. The Transmitter
battery must be replaced to regain
operation.
Battery Caut ons
Do not charge receiver batteries
every night. To maximize battery life,
use the Collar Receiver until the LED
light blinks red.
• Do not disassemble batteries
• Do not short circuit batteries
• Do not expose to high temperature:
60°C/140°F
• Do not incinerate batteries
• Keep batteries out of reach
of children
Batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Batteries
should NEVER be discarded in
municipal waste.
Battery is at 2/3 to Full capacity.
Tra smitter is fully fu ctio al.
Battery is at 1/3 capacity.
Tra smitter is still fully fu ctio al.
Battery is at 1/6 capacity.
Tra smitter will operate the Collar
Receiver, but replace Tra smitter battery
as soo as possible.
Battery is almost dead.
Tra smitter is u able to operate
the Collar Receiver. Replace battery
to use agai .
Collar Receiver Light
(i side the case)
400-1173.qxp:two col mn layo t for print 9/21/09 2:25 PM Page 6

To Turn the Collar Rece ver ON:
When turning ON, the Collar Receiver
will emit a start-up tone sequence,
and the Collar Receiver light will show
battery charge level (green, amber,
or red).
To Turn the Collar Rece ver OFF:
Press and release the On/Off Button
when the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light comes on solid (red) and the
Collar Receiver will emit an off tone.
To extend the life between charging
cycles, turn the Collar Receiver off
when it is not in use.
NOTE: Approximate battery life
between charges is 40 to 60 hours,
depending on frequency of use.
F tt ng the Collar Rece ver
The collar strap should fit snugly
towards the top of your dog’s neck
with the Collar Receiver on the
bottom of the neck.
Check that the Cabela’s®logo is
right side up. You should be able to
get one finger between the collar
strap and your dog’s neck. The
contacts must touch the dog’s skin
for proper operation. A little hair
thinning may be required. Do not
shave your dog’s neck.
Occasionally, check the tightness
of the contacts to ensure they will
not be lost from the Collar Receiver.
Lost parts are not covered under
your warranty.
Trim excess strap. You’ll want to
leave about 2 inches of excess strap.
Note if your dog is young and you
expect it to grow, you’ll want to leave
extra strap to allow for future collar
fastening. Replacement straps are
available from Cabela’s®.
Note: Dogs’ coats are as unique as
dogs themselves. You may wish to
try the longer contacts if your dog
has a very heavy coat. Be certain
your dog can feel stimulation before
training begins.
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual 9
Cabela’s®Gun Dog®— Owner’s Manual
8
Match the Collar Rece ver and
Remote Transm tter
To reset the Collar Receiver to work
with a new Remote Transmitter or to
reprogram a new Collar Receiver to
work with your existing Remote
Transmitter:
1. Turn the Collar Receiver off.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Button.
The Collar Receiver ndicator Light
will come on, then turn off after
5-6 seconds. f the On/Off Button
is released too early, the Collar
Receiver ndicator Light will begin
flashing as normal. f this occurs,
start over and repeat from 1.
3. After the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light has turned off, release the
On/Off Button.
4. Press and hold the Upper Button
on the Remote Transmitter until the
Collar Receiver ndicator Light
flashes 5 times. You may need to
hold both units 2-3 feet from each
other before this occurs. Once the
Collar Receiver ndicator Light has
flashed 5 times, the Collar
Receiver has been reset and will
begin flashing as normal. f the
Collar Receiver ndicator Light
does not flash 5 times, start over
and repeat from 1.
Test ng the Collar Rece ver
n order to make sure the Collar
Receiver is getting signals from the
Transmitter, you may wish to test the
Collar Receiver from time to time.
To test:
1. Hold the included Test Light
across the Collar Receiver’s
contacts. (The holes in the Test
Light go over the contact tips;
make sure the wire inside the hole
touches the contact tip).
2. Press the Stimulation button on
the Transmitter.
3. The Test Light lights up. The
intensity of the Test Light
depends on the stimulation level.
The light is dim for low stimulation
levels and is brighter with higher
stimulation levels.
400-1173.qxp:two col mn layo t for print 9/21/09 2:25 PM Page 8