Dogtra 1100NC User manual

Copy right c 2001 Dogtra Company
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
Carson, CA 907 5
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REMOTE CONTROLLED
DOG TRAINING COLLARS
OWNER S MANUAL
TM
Web Site : www.dogtra.com
Dogtra Company

OVERVIEW
MAIN FEATURES
SAFETY
COLLAR PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
BUTTON FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR PARTS
BATTERY CHARGER
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
TESTING YOUR
COLLAR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY AND REPAIR
INFORMATION
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CONTENTS

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OVERVIEW
training collars give you the
ability to communicate with your dog in a
timely manner even when the dog is far away
from you. This makes it much easier for the
dog to learn its lessons because late corrections
are very confusing to the dog.
remote collars offer two
different kinds of stimulation:
Pressing the Nick button causes a very
short single pulse of electrical stimulation. It
automatically shuts off in a fraction of a
second, no matter how long the button is held
down.
The Nick is used as a substitute for leash
corrections when the dog is off lead.
It is mild but motivating!
OVERVIEW

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Easy to use transmitter.
All intensity level adjustments are made
from a digital dial on the transmitter. The
dial works like a rheostat, gradually
increasing the intensity with no jumps
between intensity levels.
Reliable stimulation effective for all types
of dogs no matter how heavy the coat.
The has a 1/2 mile range.
Waterproof collar receiver and water-
resistant transmitter on .
No external antenna on the collar receiver.
User replaceable and rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries.
Over 3000 different identity codes to
prevent conflicts with other collars.
MAIN FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
Pressing the Constant button causes the
collar to emit electrical stimulation that stays
on for up to twelve seconds as long as the
button is held down. Constant stimulation is
used for low level applications for guiding
dogs into the desired behavior or as a reserve
high to stop unsafe behaviors such as chasing
animals or cars.
All collars come complete with a
handheld transmitter, dog collar with receiver,
battery charger, test light and operating
instructions manual.
OVERVIEW

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PACKA E INCLUDES
Transmitter
Receiver
Battery charger and splitter cable
Test light
Owner s manual
COLLAR
PACKA E CONTENTS
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SAFETY
collars use state-of-the-art micro-
computer technology. Both the transmitter and
receiver have an automatic control which
limits the stimulus to twelve seconds when
used in the Constant mode and a fraction of
a second when used in the Nick mode. A
filtering system prevents reception from
sources other than your transmitter.
SAFETY

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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Antenna
A short 2 antenna is supplied with the
.
The antenna should be screwed into the top of
the transmitter to ensure that the signals are sent
properly to the collar receiver and that maximum
range is attained.
2Antenna
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TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
Antenna
Indicator Light
Nick Button
Constant
Intensity
Selection Dial
Battery Charging
Receptacle
and Cover
transmitter

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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Battery Charging Receptacle
Located on the side of the transmitter, the
receptacle is covered by a rubber plug. Insert
one end of the battery charging cable into the
receptacle to charge the battery.
(See Battery Charging Procedure.)
After charging is completed, close the
receptacle with its rubber plug to prevent dirt
from getting inside.
Transmitter
Charging
Receptacle
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TRANSMITTER
Intensity Selecti n Dial
The intensity selection dial is located on the top of
the transmitter.
In the fully counter clockwise position- zero
setting- no electrical stimulation occurs even when the
transmitter button is pressed (a satety feature).
Moving the dial from the zero setting in a
clockwise manner, electrical stimulation will begin .
Moving the dial clockwise, the level increases in a
linear progression - no steps or increments up to the
level one hundred (fully clockwise).
Conversely, moving the dial counter-clockwise, the
level reduces in a downward linear progression until at
the zero setting (fully counter-clockwise).
This feature allows for subtle adjustment of the level
(upward of downward) while the transmitter button is
held down continuously - providing e-linear training.

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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for has two
buttons.
The top button gives Nick stimulation when
pressed. The bottom button gives Constant
stimulation for as long as you press the button up to
twelve seconds.
BUTTON FUNCTION
Constant
Nick
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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Indicat r Light (LED)
The transmitter indicator light is located by
the intensity selection dial.
When a button on the transmitter is pushed,
the red light comes on to indicate that the
transmitter is being activated.
If the indicator light emits a double blink
while the button is pressed, the battery needs to
be recharged.
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COLLAR
DESCRIPTION OF
COLLAR PARTS
Collar
On/Off Button
Contact Points
Indicator
Light
Battery
Charging
Receptacle
and Cover
Collar strap
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BUTTON FUNCTION
Nick Butt n
When the Nick button is pushed, the
receiver emits an extremely short pulse of
electrical stimulation that automatically shuts off
no matter how long you leave your finger on the
button. The Nick is mild but motivating!
C nstant Butt n
Pressing the Constant button gives
stimulation for up to twelve seconds, at which
time, the collar will turn off. The collar will
reactivate, when you push the button again.

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COLLAR
Receiver Indicat r Light (LED)
Located on the front of the collar, the indicator
light comes on and blinks once every 2 seconds
after the collar is turned on.
The blinking will change from a single flash to a
double flash, when the collar needs to be recharged.
When the Constant button on the transmitter is
pushed, the collar indicator light will glow steadily
for as long as you hold the button down, for up to
twelve seconds. When the Nick button is pushed,
the light comes on for a fraction of a second.
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COLLAR
On/Off Butt n
To turn the collar on, press the button on
the end of the receiver for one full second until
the light comes on.
To turn the collar off, hold the button down
for one full second until the red light goes off.
A delay has been built into the on/off switch
so the dog cannot turn the collar off by accident.

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COLLAR
Receiver Battery Charging Receptacle
On the inside of the collar, next to the collar
strap, is a battery charging receptacle with a rubber
cover plug.
Internal Antenna
The has no external antenna
on the collar. The Antenna is inside the collar
receiver.
Receiver
Charging
Receptacle
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COLLAR
C ntact P ints
The collar should be fitted so that the
stainless steel contact points press firmly against
the dog s skin.
A loose fit can allow the collar to move
around on the dog s neck. When this happens,
the contact points may rub the skin and cause
irritation. If the collar is too loose, electrical
contact will be inconsistent and your corrections
will be inconsistant also.

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CHAR IN THE BATTERIES
uses Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride)
batteries that do not set a memory and can be
charged on a regular basis without harm to the
battery. There is no need to completely drain
the batteries between charges.
1. Charge the batteries for 1 hours before using
the collar for the first time.
2. Do not charge the batteries near any
flammable substances.
CHAR IN THE BATTERIES
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BATTERY CHAR ER
The battery charger and charging cables allow you
to charge both the transmitter and receiver at the same
time.
The battery charger is designed for a 110 volt wall
outlet. (European 220 volt AC chargers and 12-volt
field charger for your automobile are also available).
BATTERY CHAR ER
Charging Cable
110 volt
Charger

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CHAR IN THE BATTERIES
Battery Charging Pr cedure
1. Attach the charging cables to both the
transmitter and receiver(s), as shown on page 21.
2. Plug the charger into a 110-volt wall outlet as
if using the accessory field charger plug into a
cigarette lighter.
(Use 220-volt European charger for Europe)
When properly plugged in, all indicator lights
should glow red.
The receiver automatically turns off, when you
insert the charging cable into the battery
charging receptacle on the receiver.
3. After charging, cover the battery charging
receptacles with the rubber plugs on the
transmitter and receiver.
. Battery is fully charged with a 1 -hour charge.
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CHAR IN THE BATTERIES
3. Fully charge the batteries for 1 hours if the
collar is to be stored without use for a period
of a month or more.
. Recharge the battery if
- the indicator light on the collar is emitting a
double blink every 2 seconds,
- the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver does not come on,
- the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver comes on momentarily but does not
stay on, when the Constant button is
pushed.

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TESTIN
2. Place the test light on the receiver contact
points and hold it there.
3. Set the transmitter intensity dial to level
one hundred and push the Constant button.
. Watch the test light as you push the
Constant button on the transmitter.
It should glow brightly. As a safety feature the
collar will automatically turn off after twelve
seconds. To reactivate, release the button for
one second and the collar will reset.
5. Push the Nick button. The test light should
light for just a moment.
6. Change the intensity dial to level fifty and
repeat the test. The test light should glow
dimmer.
NOTE : It is normal for the test light not to come
on if the intensity level is set below level
zero.
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TESTIN
1. Turn the power switch on by pressing the
button on the end of the collar receiver for one
second. The indicator light will come on for a
moment then blink once every two seconds,
showing that the collar is ready to use. (If the
red indicator light emits a double blink every
two seconds, the batteries need to be charged.)
TESTIN YOUR
COLLAR

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OPERATIN
Intensity selecti n
To select the intensity level, start on zero
setting. Gradually increase the level until you get a
response from the dog that would be equivalent to a
quick pull or POP with a leash.
Remember that you will need to adjust the
setting (upward or downward) as the dog s attitude
changes, especially during times or increased
excitement or distraction.
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OPERATIN
Fitting the c llar
The collar strap should be adjusted so that the
contact points are held firmly against the dog s
skin. If the collar is too loose, it can cause
irritation from the contacts rubbing against the
skin.
If the dog has a heavy coat, move the receiver
up and down to work the contact points down
into the coat.
ATTENTION!
Av id having the d g wear the c llar with
the c ntact p ints in the same place f r m re
than tw h urs at a time. Leaving the p ints
n the same sp t f r extended peri ds f time
can cause skin irritati n. If the d g is t wear
the e-c llar f r l ng peri ds, ccasi nally
rep siti n the c llar s that the c ntact p ints
are m ved t a different sp t n the d g s
neck.
OPERATIN INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE
Recepti n
The collar has a range of a
half-mile. Depending on the way you use your
transmitter, the transmitting range might be quite
different.
You will have more range if you hold the
transmitter away from your body, when you push
the button.
Maximum Range
Typical Range
Minimum Range
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OPERATIN
Maintenance
Always clean and rinse the collar thoroughly
with tap water after use in salt water.
The receiver and collar strap should be
periodically cleaned with detergent and water to
prevent malfunction. Remove the contact points
and clean the area beneath the strap.
If your finger touches the antenna near the dial
on the top of the transmitter, the actual range
may be reduced, while you push the button on
the transmitter

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WARRANTY
Warranty Repair
D gtra C mpany provides the original
purchaser a one year limited warranty on parts and
labor from the date of the original purchase. The
warranty does not cover failure resulting from
damage, abuse or loss of parts. The warranty is void
if the unit has been altered or an unauthorized person
has attempted work.
A copy of the sales receipt showing purchase
date is required before warranty work is begun.
Write a note briefly explaining the problem and
include your name, address, city/state/zip code,
daytime and evening phone numbers.
Ship to :
D gtra C mpany
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
Carson, CA 907 5
For any questions concerning your dogtra products
call us Toll Free at 1-888-811-9111.
WARRANTY AND
REPAIR INFORMATION
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ACCESSORIES
The following items may be purchased
separately
Dummy C llar
A dummy collar is recommended for use
with very sensitive dogs to get them used to the
size and weight of the collar.
Eur pean Charger
Designed for use with 220V AC electrical
outlets in Europe.
Field Charger
Designed for use with the 12-volt cigarette
lighter in your car.
ACCESSORIES

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REPAIR
Out f Warranty Repair
For repair work that is no longer covered by
warranty, the cost of repair will include parts,
labor and shipping. Write a note briefly
explaining the problem. Include your name,
address, city/state/zip code, daytime phone
number and evening phone number.