Dogtra 200NCP Gold Series User manual

Copyright c 2003 Dogtra Company
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
Carson, CA 907 5
Tel :[phone]
Fax :[phone]
Web Site : www.dogtra.com
Toll Free:1-888-811-9111
REMOTE CONTROLLED
DOG TRAINING COLLARS
OWNER S MANUAL
Web Site : www.dogtra.com

OVERVIEW
MAIN FEATURES
SAFETY
COLLAR PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
BUTTON FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR PARTS
BATTERY CHARGER
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
TESTING YOUR
COLLARS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 at a
distance 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 three 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 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.
Pressing the Pager button causes the
dog s collar to vibrate like a phone pager. It
allows you to train with a non-electrical type
stimulation. It s a great attention-getter.
All collars come complete with
a handheld transmitter, dog collar with
receiver, battery charger and owner s manual.
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OVERVIEW

COLLAR RECEIVER - Newly designed to
make adjusting the collar strap easy.
WATERPROOF HOUSING - The trainer
s transmitter is water-resistant and the dog
s collar is waterproof.
NON - CLUMSY FEEL - Ergonomic
trainer s transmitter is small but fits the
hand well.
NON - EXPOSED ANTENNA - The dog s
collar is lightweight and non-obtrusive in
appearance.
EFFECTIVE RANGE - Very efficient
penetration power up to half-mile range.
GLOVE - USE BUTTONS - A no-look feel
during inclement weather.
ONE CHARGER SYSTEM - Charges both
the trainer s transmitter and the dog s
collar at the same time. Lasts up to one
week between charges with everyday use.
MAIN FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
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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. The nick mode
gives the dog a momentary burst of
stimulation. A filtering system prevents
reception from sources other than your
transmitter.
SAFETY

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PAC AGE INCLUDES
Transmitter
Receiver
Battery charger and splitter cable
Owner s manual
COLLAR
PAC AGE CONTENTS
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TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
transmitter
Antenna
Indicator Light
Nick Button
Pager Button
Constant
Intensity
Selection Dial
Selection Switch
indicates optional switch for 2 dog models

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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
Selection Switch on the
Two-Dog Mo els
The two-dog models have a toggle switch on
the face of the transmitter located above the
Nick button. The toggle switch allows for
selection of either collar.
Set the toggle switch on the orange position
to select the orange collar and the black position
to select the black collar.
TWO-DOG MODELS
Black
Orange
Collar
selection
switch

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TRANSMITTER
Intensity Selection Dial
The intensity selection dial is located on the
top of the transmitter. One is the lowest level and
one hundred is the highest.
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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 make sure dirt
does not get inside.
Transmitter
Charging
eceptacle

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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter In icator Light (LED)
The transmitter indicator light is located
between the antenna and 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.
When the battery needs to be recharged the
indicator light will emit a blink every 0.5
seconds.
LED
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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for has
three buttons (two on the face of the transmitter and
one on the side).
On the face of the transmitter the top button gives
a pre-measured Nick of stmulation when pressed.
The bottom or Constant button gives
stmulation for as long as you hold down the button
for up to twelve seconds.
The button on the side is the Pager button.
When pressed, the Pager button causes the collar
receiver to vibrate. The pager mode does not
implement any electrical stimulation.
BUTTON FUNCTION
Constant
Pager
Nick

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BUTTON FUNCTION
Nick Button
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!
Constant Button
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.
Pager Button
Pressing the Pager button on the side of the
transmitter causes the collar to vibrate.
It s a great way of communicating with your
dog using non-electrical stimulation. It is useful
as an attention-getter, giving you added training
finesse.
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COLLAR
DESCRIPTION OF
COLLAR PARTS
Collar
On/Off Magnetic Switch
Contact Points
Indicator
Light
Battery
Charging
eceptacle
and Cover
Collar strap

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COLLAR
Receiver In icator 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.
Indicator Light (LED)
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COLLAR
On/Off Magnetic Switch
To activate the place
the red dot on the back of the transmitter to the red
dot on the collar.
Hold the two red marks together for a moment
until the LED indicator light comes on.
The indicator light will blink every two seconds
showing the unit is charged and ready to use.
(If the red indicator light emits a double blink
every two seconds, the batteries need to be
charged.)
To deactivate the
hold the red dot on the transmitter to the red dot
on the collar for a moment. The led light will stop
blinking, the unit is now shut off. To attain
maximum battery life, deactivate the unit when not
in use.

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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.
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COLLAR
Contact Points
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.
eceiver
Charging
eceptacle

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CHARGING 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.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
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BATTERY CHARGER
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 CHARGER
Charging Cable
110 volt
Charger

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Battery Charging Proce ure
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 or,
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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CHARGING 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 will not come on
the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver comes on momentarily but will
not stay on when the Constant button is
pushed

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TESTING
2. As a safety feature the
will automatically shut off if the constant stimulation
button is depressed for twelve seconds or longer. To
reset the unit, release the button for three seconds.
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TESTING
1. To activate the
place the red dot on the back of the transmitter to
the red dot on the collar.
Hold the two red marks together for a moment
until the LED indicator light comes on.
The indicator light will blink every two seconds
showing the unit is charged and ready to use.
(If the red indicator light emits a double blink
every two seconds, the batteries need to be
charged.)
TESTING YOUR
COLLAR

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OPERATING
Intensity selection
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 jerk with a leash.
Remember that you will need to adjust the
setting (upward or downward) as the dog s
attitude changes, especially during times of
increased excitement or distraction.
Intermittent use of the Pager (3 second
intervals) will extend the units battery life
between charges.
Prolonged use of the Pager (12 senconds or
longer) will drain the batteries faster.
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OPERATING
Fitting the collar
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!
Avoi having the og wear the collar with
the contact points in the same place for more
than two hours at a time. Leaving the points
on the same spot for exten e perio s of time
can cause skin irritation. If the og is to wear
the e-collar for long perio s, occasionally
reposition the collar so that the contact points
are move to a ifferent spot on the og s
neck.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE
Reception
The collar
has half-mile range yards. Depending on the way
you use your transmitter, the transmitting range
may vary.
Hold the transmitter away from your body
and avoid touching the antenna to get the greatest
range.
Maximum Range
Typical Range
Minimum Range
If your finger touches the antenna near the
dial on the top of the transmitter, the actual
range may be reduced.
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OPERATING
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.

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ACCESSORIES
The following items may be purchased
separately :
Dummy Collar
A dummy collar is recommended for use
with very sensitive dogs to get them used to the
size and weight of the collar.
European Charger
Designed for use with 220V AC electrical
outlets in Europe.
Fiel Charger
Designed for use with the 12-volt cigarette
lighter in your car.
ACCESSORIES
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WARRANTY
Warranty Repair
Dogtra Company provides the original
purchaser a two-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.
Batteries or the labor to replace them are not
covered under warranty after the first year.
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.
Return shipping for warranty is the owner s
responsibility. Costs for shipping(via regular ground
service) back to the customer is covered by Dogtra
Co. within the continental United States. Any
expedited shipping service will be at the owner s
expense.
WARRANTY AND
REPAIR INFORMATION

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REPAIR
Send equipment to:
Ship to :
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.
Out of 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.
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
Carson, CA 907 5
Tel :[phone]
Fax :[phone]
Toll Free:1-888-811-9111