Dogtra 2500T&B Series User manual

REMOTE CONTROLLED
DOG TRAINING COLLARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.dogtra.com
Copyright c 2007 Dogtra Company
22912 Lockness Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
U.S.A.
telephone (310) 534 - 0101
fax (310) 534 - 9111
toll free 1-888-811-9111
2007 -

OVERVIEW
MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH
STATEMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR/RECEIVER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF BATTERY CHARGER
TESTING YOUR
TESTING YOUR
FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
RECEPTION
ACCESSORIES
BASIC MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION
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Beeper Collar
The remote training
system will give you the ability to keep track of
your dog’s location when he/she is out of sight
or on point.
The is also a
training collar that can be used for behavior
management.
The Dogtra training & beeper collars are
waterproof, lightweight, and reliable. They are
built to withstand the most rugged conditions
that your dog may encounter.
The beeper has an audible 400-yard range,
which may vary with tough terrain and wind
conditions.
The use of microcomputer technology,
digital circuitry and Lithium-Polymer batteries
make both the collar and transmitter compact
and very reliable.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
THE WORLD’S FINEST E-COLLAR
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OVERVIEW
The features nick
and constant stimulations, which can be
controlled from the transmitter. Turning the
knob on the top of the transmitter adjusts the
intensity of the stimulation. The LCD screen
will display the intensity level on the front of the
transmitter (0 thru 127). It also has a remote
beeper with three different modes. To activate
the transmitter, press and hold the blue button on
the right side of the transmitter until both the
LCD and LED window illuminates. Next, hold
the two red dots on the transmitter and receiver
together until the receiver light starts blinking.
The receiver/collar’s LED window will blink
green every 5 seconds to show that the unit is on
and fully charged.
Your has three beeper
modes: Run/point, Point-Only, and Locate.
Locate is available anytime by pressing the top
orange button on the left side of the transmitter.
To activate the other beeper modes, press the
MODE button on the side of the transmitter. The
first time you press the MODE button, the collar
will beep twice. The beeper unit is now in the
Run/Point mode. The beeper will always start in
this mode, but can easily be changed to the
Point-Only mode by pressing the MODE button
a second time. In the Run/Point mode, it will
double beep every 7 seconds while the dog is
running. When the dog is on point or stationary
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it double beeps every 2 seconds. By pushing the
MODE button a second time, the unit will go into
the Point-Only mode. While the dog is moving, the
unit will not beep, (you can use the Locate mode
for locating your dog). When the dog points or
becomes stationary, the unit will emit a double
beep every 2 seconds. The Locate feature can be
used at any time, it will beep as long as you press
and hold the button. To turn the beeper unit off,
press the MODE button a third time. The unit will
emit three rapid beeps, thereafter; the unit will be
turned off. Remember, the Locate button can still
be used at any time!!
There are two beeper tones: High and Low.
The tone of the beeper can be selected with a
toggle switch located on the transmitter. The
beeper volume for the Run/Point mode and Point-
Only modes can be increased or decreased by
holding the Locate button down while pressing the
Mode button abruptly.
*Please refer to page 22 & 23 for a detailed
chart on Mode and Beeper Volume level
variations.
The is a two-dog model.
The collars are color-coded (green and orange) you
can select between the two collars with a toggle
switch located on the transmitter.
The orange collar emits a low-tone double
beep in all modes and the green collar emits a
high-tone single beep in all modes. This gives you
the ability to differentiate between dogs when both
are out of sight.
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Easy-to-use, ergonomically fitted transmitter.
Rheostat dial that allows for gradual adjustments
in stimulation intensity with no jumps between
levels (0-127 levels).
Two-dog models allow the trainer to control two
different dogs from one transmitter without the
hassle of holding additional remotes.
The has a 1-mile range.
2 different stimulation types - “Nick” &
400-yard audible remote-controlled beeper.
The freedom to choose between a High and Low
tone beeper. (Single-dog unit only)
Three beeper modes - “Run & Point”, “Point”,
and “Locate”.
features a new,
innovative, Beeper Volume Control. You may
now select between 2 different tones and 3
volume levels for each tone.
combines the receiver
with the beeper horn into one small, compact unit.
uses Lithium Polymer
batteries that provide a 2-hour rapid charge.
MAIN FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
“Constant”

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Fully waterproof collar/receiver and transmitter.
No bothersome external antenna on the
collar/receiver.
One-charging system allows the transmitter and
receiver(s) to be charged at the same time.
Over 8000 different identity codes to prevent
signal match-up with other e-collars.
Easily visible blue LCD screen displays the exact
level of stimulation and can even be seen clearly
in the dark.
A Three bar battery life indicator and LED
colored indicator to show the remaining battery
life.
MAIN FEATURES
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PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
Proper e-collar use
Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole
purpose of behavior modification of dogs. They are
not intended for human use or use on other animals.
Dogtra Company does not assume any liability for
the improper use of the Dogtra e-collars.
Aggressive dogs
Dogtra does not recommend using the e-collar to
correct dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs
or people. In many such cases the dog will associate
the stimulation with the other dog or individual and
become even more aggressive. Aggressive dogs are
best treated by a dog-training specialist.
Interference with other electronic devices
Dogtra’s industry-leading technology filtering
system ensures minimal interference with other
electronic devices (garage door openers, pacemakers,
etc.). Our digital microprocessor offers thousands of
unique codes to eliminate frequency match-up with
other Dogtra e-collars.
Inadvertent activation
When the constant button is held down for 12
seconds or more, the unit will automatically shut
down. This serves as a safety feature. The collar will
reactivate when the button is released.
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS

Transmitter
Receiver (two collar/receivers for
two-dog models)
Lithium Polymer Battery charger
and splitter cable
Test light
Owner’s manual
Carrying case
COLLAR
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
transmitter (1-dog)
Antenna
Beeper Sound
Toggle Switch On/Off Magnatic
Red Dot
Battery Charging
Receptacle &
Rubber Plug
Nick
Constant
ON/OFF
Switch
LCD
Screen
Rheostat
Intensity Dial
Indicator Light
(LED Window)
Locate
Mode

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
transmitter (2-dog)
Antenna
Dog Collar
Toggle Switch On/Off Magnatic
Red Dot
Battery Charging
Receptacle &
Rubber Plug
Nick
Constant
ON/OFF
Switch
LCD Screen
Rheostat
Intensity Dial
Indicator Light
(LED Window)
Locate
Mode
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Transmitter Antenna
A 3.2” antenna is supplied with the
.
The antenna must be fastened to the
transmitter before using the unit.
3.2 Antenna

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Beeper Sound Toggle Switch
on the One-Dog Models
The one-dog model has a Beeper Sound
toggle switch on the face of the transmitter
located above the “Nick” button, which is
designed to easily select a beeper tone, either
High or Low.
Set the toggle switch on the High position to
select the High tone and the Low position to
select the Low tone.
Beeper Sound
Toggle Switch
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Dog Collar Toggle Switch
on the Two-Dog Models
The two-dog model has 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 Green position
to select the Green collar and the Orange position
to select the Orange collar.
Stimulation (Nick and Constant) along with
the beeper and locate modes will only operate
when the toggle is in the desired position for the
appropriate receiver/collar.
Dog Collar
Toggle Switch

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Rheostat Intensity Dial
The Rheostat Intensity Dial is located on
the top of the transmitter: (0) being the lowest
level and (127) being the highest. The LCD
screen on the transmitter indicates the intensity
level and battery life.
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
LCD Screen
The LCD screen indicates the stimulation level
on the screen ranging from (0-127). The battery
life indicator shows: 3 bars = full charge, 2 bars =
medium charge, and 1 bar = needs charge.
When pressing the MODE button, the selected
beeper volume level is shown on the LCD. (NOTE:
Pressing the MODE button once will also set the
unit in the Run/Point mode.) When the toggle
switch is set on low tone the LCD will read: L1=
lowest volume, L2 = medium volume and L3 =
highest volume. When the toggle switch is set on
high tone, the LCD will read: H1 = lowest volume,
H2 = medium volume and H3 = highest volume.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Care for LCD Transmitters in Cold Temperature
In cold temperatures (10 degrees F or below),
the LCD on your transmitter may be dim or slow to
respond. Wait until the display becomes visible
before selecting any training level.
Even though the LCD screen might be dim or
slow to respond, when you push the Nick or
Constant button, the transmitter will still function
properly. In the occurrence of extremely cold
weather, the LCD screen might take a moment to
respond causing the Intensity level to freeze at that
current level. In this situation, if you turn the
Rheostat Intensity Dial, and the intensity level on the
screen does not increase, yet you emit an electrical
stimulation, the level will be in agreement with the
new changed intensity level.
In this situation, it is ideal to either wait until
your transmitter is back to working order before
emitting a correction, or while holding the constant
button down, slowly turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial
while watching your dog’s reaction. Do not turn the
Rheostat Intensity Dial at a rapid increase because
the collar/receiver will emit an electrical correction
based on the level of the Rheostat Intensity Dial,
which might not be correctly reflected on the LCD
screen.
Suggestion: Carry your remote close to your
body as your body’s warmth can improve
operation and viewing of the LCD screen.
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Transmitter Indicator Light (LED Window)
The transmitter indicator light is located
near the Rheostat Intensity Dial. It will flash
every 4 seconds when the transmitter has been
turned on. The color of the light indicates the
status of battery life. It flashes green when the
battery is fully charged and turns to amber
when battery life is getting low. When the
transmitter indicator emits a blinking red light,
the battery needs to be recharged.
(Green = full charge, Amber = medium
charge, Red = needs charge)