Dogtrace d-control 500 mini User manual

d–control 500, 900, 1500 mini
Electronic training collar
EN
User guide

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Declaration of Conformity
We:
VNT electronics s.r.o.
Dvorská 605
563 01 Lanškroun
IČO: 64793826
declare under own responsibility that the product:
Electronic training collar
Dogtrace d-control 500, 900 and 1500 mini
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EC
meets requirements of General Licence of The Czech Telecommunication Oce according to general
licence no. VO-R/10/05.2014-3, and corresponds to the following standards:
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1
ETSI EN 300 220-2 V.2.4.1
ETSI EN 60950-1 ed.2:2006 /A1:2010 /A11:2009 /A12:2011 /A2:2014/Cor.1:2012
EN 62479:2010
The product is safe on condition of commonly used in conformity with instruction manual.
The Declaration of Conformity is based on following dates:
Measuring report no.: 6440-7600/2008 issued by certicated laboratory no.1103 VTÚPV Vyškov
Measuring report no.: 6440-697/2008 issued by certicated laboratory no.1103 VTÚPV Vyškov
This declaration of Conformity is created in exclusive responsibility of producer.
In Lanškroun 1. 1. 2018
Ing. Jan Horák
executive director
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.dogtrace.com
Hereby, VNT electronics s.r.o., declares that this d-control 500, 900, 1500 mini is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EC.

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................. 4
Package contents ............................................................................ 4
Optional accessories ......................................................................... 4
Product description ......................................................................... 5
Battery insertion and replacement ........................................................... 6
Choosing the contact points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Switching ON/OFF ........................................................................... 8
Programming (coding) the transmitter with the receiver ...................................... 9
Transmitter - button functions .............................................................. 10
How to check that your d–control works correctly .......................................... 12
Getting the best results ..................................................................... 12
Using d–control training collar in winter..................................................... 13
Training tips ................................................................................ 14
Caution..................................................................................... 14
Maintenance................................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 16
Technical specications ..................................................................... 17
Warranty terms and Conditions ............................................................. 18
Certicate of warranty ...................................................................... 20
WARNING:
The person with a personal instrument to support heart activity (pacemaker, debrillator) must
respect the relevant precautionary measures. The d–control emits a certain stationary magnetic
eld (lower part of the remote controller and RF signals). Frequency= 869,525 MHz, maximum
transmitted power = 25 mW.

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Introduction
Package contents
Optional accessories
The electronic training collar Dogtrace d–control, consisting of the transmitter and the receiver, it is
a modern, safe, reliable, and eective training tool. With the d-control training collar you can make
corrections that are suited to your dog‘s temperament and the distraction level of the moment, at the
proper time, for maximum training eciency. However, correcting to stop unwanted behaviour is only
a small part of what you can do with the d-control. More importantly, the d-control is a powerful tool
for encouraging desired behaviour. It is possible to easily adjust the intensity of the stimulation.
Thanks to the ergonomic design and low weight of the receiver, it is suitable for all dog breeds and
sizes.
 Collar unit (receiver) with the strap (two receivers for d-control 502, 902, 1502 mini)
 Two pairs of contact points (short - 12 mm and long - 17 mm)
 Two lithium CR2 3V batteries
 Four alkaline AA 1,5V batteries
 Transmitter (remote control) with the belt clip
 User guide and certificate of warranty
 Carrying case
 Test discharge lamp
 DVD - instriction video
 Lanyard
 External remote control ONE TOUCH (for d-control 510, 910, 1510 mini)
 Additional receiver  Spare batteries  Dummy receiver
 Woven or plastic collars - various colours  Spare rubber seal
 Spare contact points (12 mm, 17 mm, 21 mm)  Spare screws

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Product description
TRANSMITTER RECEIVER
TRANSMITTER 1– Antenna, 2– Booster button, 3– Stimulation button, 4– Tone signal
button, 5– Backlit LCD display, 6– ON/OFF Switch, 7– Dog selection button (dog 1, dog 2),
8– Stimulation level adjustment buttons, 9– Connector for remote control ONE TOUCH
(d-control 510, 910, 1510)
RECEIVER 1– Strap, 2– Contact points, 3– ON/OFF LED Indicator, 4– Indicator area where
the ON/OFF magnetic switch is located
DISPLAY 1– Transmission indicator, 2– Battery power indicator, 3– Indicator of stimulation
level (from 0 to 30), 4– Indicator of dog selection 1 or 2, 5– Indicator of nick (N) or continuous
(C) stimulation impuls
LCD DISPLAY
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Battery insertion and replacement
INSERTION (REPLACEMENT) OF THE BATTERY IN THE RECEIVER
 Unscrew the 4 screws of the top of the receiver using a cross-head screwdriver and remove the lid.
Insert the lithium CR2 3V battery into the battery compartment. Please check that and the battery is
installed with correct polarity (according to the polarity indicated with the "+" symbol in the
battery compartment - see the picture). Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
 A beep sound is emitted indicating the correct installation of the battery.
 If the beep sound is not emitted after the battery is inserted, remove it immediately. Initialize the
system by using a metal tool (e.g. a screwdriver, scissors, etc.) and short-circuit (connect) both
contacts of the battery holder for about 2 seconds (see the picture on the page 16). Please check
the correct polarity and try to insert the battery again.
 Before putting the lid of the receiver back in place, make sure that the rubber seal is correctly
seated in its groove. Screw down the 4 screws of the top tightly (do not over tighten them).
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS
LED indicator on the receiver‘s front cover indicates the status of the battery:
 Green flashing LED indicates the battery is fully charged.
 Red and green flashing LED together indicate low battery.
Prepare a spare lithium CR2 3V battery and follow the instructions
described in the section „Battery insertion and replacement“.
Make sure that the receiver works correctly.
Battery polarity indicator

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INSERTION (REPLACEMENT) OF THE BATTERY IN THE TRANSMITTER
 Remove the transmitter battery cover using a cross-head screwdriver.
 If replacing the battery, remove the old battery and dispose of it properly.
 Place the alkaline AA 1,5V batteries in the holder and press into place. Observe polarity when
installing the batteries. Reversing the batteries may damage the transmitter.
 Put the battery cover back into place and secure with screw.
THE BATTERY LEVEL IS SHOWN AT THE BATTERY LIFE STATUS BAR ON THE LCD DISPLAY.
 Battery fully charged: full battery icon is shown on the LCD display.
 Low battery: battery empty icon is shown on the LCD display.
Prepare two spare alkaline AA 1,5V batteries and follow the instructions described in the section
„Insertion (replacement of the battery in the transmitter“.
Choosing the contact points
The stimulation is delivered through the receiver contact points. Two dierent series of contact points
are supplied. The length of the contact points must be sucient to have proper contact with the dog‘s
skin, enabling the device to operate correctly. If you have a short-haired dog use the short 12 mm
contact points, if you have a long-haired dog replace them with the longer 17 mm contact points
supplied with the kit. Carefully tighten them manually (do not use a key). It is possible to purchase the
21 mm long contact points.

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Switching ON/OFF
SWITCHING THE TRASNMITTER ON/OFF
Switching on: Press down for 1 second the button on the transmitter.
The LCD display indicates that the unit is active.
Switching o: Again, press down for 1 second the button on the transmitter.
SWITCHING THE RECEIVER ON/OFF
A magnet located at the lower part of the transmitter is used to activate or deactivate the magnetic
switch located in the receiver.
 Switching on: approach the low area of the transmitter where the magnet is located until coming
close to the indicator located on the receiver (see the picture), hold for 1 second, the receiver
LED indicator will flash in green indicating the receiver is ON.
 Switching off: approach the low area of the transmitter where the magnet is located until coming
close to the indicator located on the receiver, hold for 1 second, the receiver LED indicator will flash
from green to red indicating the receiver is OFF.
Switching ON/OFF the transmitter/Programming the transmitter with the receive
To extend the battery life it is necessary to switch o both receiver
and transmitter after the training is nished. If the battery will not
be in use for a month or longer, it is recommended that it is
removed from the receiver.

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Programming (pairing) the transmitter with the receiver
Each transmitter has its own operational code. The programming of the transmitter with the receiver
enables the two units to work together. This operation will help you to program the receiver to work
with a new transmitter or to program a new receiver to work with your existing transmitter. Receiver
can be reprogrammed indenitely, either with the same transmitter or a new d-control transmitter. It
is possible to program an unlimited number of receivers to one transmitter.
Switch on the transmitter. The receiver must be switched off.
 Select dog 1 using the button on the transmitter.
 Approach the low area of the transmitter where the magnet is located until coming close to the
indicator located on the receiver (see the picture on the page 8), hold for 5 second, the receiver LED
indicator will flash four times in green and red simultaneously indicating the receiver is in
programming mode.
 Move your transmitter away and press the tone signal button on the transmitter. A beep sound
is emitted; the receiver is then synchronized with the transmitter.
 Select dog 2 using the button on the transmitter and proceed in the same way (applicable when
programming an additional receiver for the second dog).
IMPORTANT: Before the programming make sure no other person is using his d-control or
other products from the Dogtrace range close by: your receiver could accidentally record the
code of his transmitter
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Transmitter - button functions
The Dogtrace d–control transmitters are designed to operate with two separate receivers (dog 1 and
dog 2). The selected level of stimulations can be dierent for each receiver
Button - Tone signal
The receiver emits a beeping noise when a „Tone button“ is pressed. If the button is not released after
30 seconds, the tone will automatically turn o. While pressing, an indicator of the radio transmission
will appear on the LCD display of the transmitter; the indicator light on the receiver goes from ashing
green to permanent green for as long as the button is pressed.
Pressing the „Stimulation button“ activates a special type of stimulation in the receiver consisting
of safe stimulating impulses transmitted by two contact points installed in the receiver. You can choose
between momentary (nick N) and continuous (C) stimulation (if the button is not released after 4
seconds, the stimulation will automatically turn o as a safety feature). It is possible to adjust the
intensity of the stimulation very easily by the Up/Down control buttons. The receiver will be ready to be
reactivated once the button has been released. While pressing, an indicator of the radio transmission
will appear on the LCD display of the transmitter; the indicator light on the receiver goes from ashing
green to permanent red for as long as the button is pressed. You can select a momentary stimulation
(option N) or a continuous stimulation (option C) by pressing
the selection button repeatedly; if the second receiver is used, press repeatedly the selection
button to select momentary or continuos stimulation.