Dogtrace d-control easy mini User manual

Elektronisches Erziehungshalsband
Electronic training collar
Collare elettronico di addestramento
Collier électronique de dressage
Elektronische trainingshalsband
d-control
easy mini
easy
mini
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
VNT electronics s.r.o.
Dvorská 605, 563 01 Lanškroun,
Czech Republic
IČO: 64793826
declare under own responsibility that the product:
Electronic training collar
Dogtrace d-control easy mini
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directivem
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 under conditions of standard use in accordance with the user guide.
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

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Thank you for purchasing the d-control Dogtrace brand from VNT electronics s.r.o.
Before using your product, please read the instructions in this user guide carefully and keep it for
future reference.
VNT electronics s.r.o., hereby declares that the Dogtrace electronic training collar
d-control easy mini complies with the basic requirements and further relevant regulations
of directive 2014/53/EC.

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Contents
Important notice ............................................................................ 27
ECMA ....................................................................................... 28
Introduction ................................................................................ 29
Product description ......................................................................... 30
Battery installation and replacement ......................................................... 31
Turning ON/OFF ............................................................................. 33
Programming (pairing) of the transmitter and the receiver ................................... 34
How to use the remote controller ............................................................ 35
How to check that your d-control works correctly .............................................36
For the best results .......................................................................... 36
We are starting with the training collar ...................................................... 38
TIPS ......................................................................................... 40
Hints for using .............................................................................. 40
Maintenance ................................................................................ 41
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 41
Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warranty terms and conditions .............................................................. 43
Certicate of warranty ...................................................................... 108

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The electronic training collars d-control are intended only to train animals. They are not intended
to harm, injure or to cause fear.
Do not use the electronic training collars for dogs with health problems (e.g. heart disease,
epilepsy, etc.) or for dogs with behavior disorders (aggressive dogs etc).
The collar should never be worn for more than 12 hours a day. Long-term eect of contact points
on the dog’s skin can cause skin irritation. If a rash or sore skin is found, do not use the collar until
it has healed.
Never connect a leash to the electronic collar; this could cause excessive pressure on the contact
points or mechanical damage of the receiver.
In case of any problems or for further advice do not hesitate to contact a professional trainer.
Do not place the transmitter close to objects which are sensitive to magnetic eld, this could
cause a permanent damage.
Receiver and transmitter batteries need to be replaced every two years, even if the kit has not
been used. Never leave at batteries inside of the device - it could damage your device.
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.
Important notice

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ECMA
VNT electronics s.r.o., professional producer of the dog training equipment,
which is manufactured and sold under the brand name Dogtrace, is a proud
and active member of the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association.
ECMA was founded in Brussels in 2004 as a result of increasing awareness from
dierent manufacturers concerning the necessity of regulating their industry. The main target of
the association is to develop and produce reliable training systems of high quality, which are safe
for the animals and improve the communication between pets and their owners. All members
of the ECMA provide you with both technical and training guides that contain instructions and
advice for safe use of electronic training equipment and enable all dog owners to use the training
systems in an eective, responsible and humane way. All ECMA member´s products meet the latest
technical requirements which ensure minimum production standards and safety features and
enable training while protecting animal welfare.
The ECMA is convinced that the electronic training collars are eective and humane training tools
when used responsibly and combined with an appropriate reward.
For more information please visit www.ecma.eu.com.

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Introduction
The electronic training collar Dogtrace d-control easy mini, 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.
The electronic training collar d-control easy mini is suitable especially for small dogs, thanks to its
small dimensions and low weight of the receiver. Its control is very simple; there are six dierent
stimulation levels of lower intensity and an audible beep tone available.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Transmitter with belt clip
Reciver with the strap
2 pairs of contact points (12 mm and 17 mm)
2 lithium batteries CR2 3V
Test discharge lamp
Lanyard
User guide and certicate of warranty
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Spare rubber seal for the receiver Dummy receiver (with the strap)
Spare screws Spare batteries
Spare contact points (12, 17, 21 mm) Woven collars - various colours

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Product description
REMOTE CONTROLLER RECEIVER WITH THE STRAP
REMOTE CONTROLLER
1– Sound signal button
2– Buttons to select stimulation
impulse 1 - 6
3– ON/OFF power switch
4– Indicator
RECEIVER WITH THE STRAP
1– Woven strap
2– Contact points
3 – Target
4– LED Indicator
12
4
3
1 2
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Battery installation and replacement
INSTALLATION (REPLACEMENT) OF THE BATTERY IN THE RECEIVER (COLLAR)
Screw out 4 screws from the battery cover using a cross-head
screwdriver and remove the lid.
Insert the lithium CR2 3V battery into the battery compartment
with a correct polarity (according to the polarity indicated
with the “+” symbol in the battery compartment – see the
Fig.). A wrong polarity may damage the unit.
When you insert the battery for the rst time, or if the battery is
removed longer than a few tens of minutes, you will hear an
audible beep tone indicating the correct installation of the
battery.
Make sure that the rubber seal is clean and correctly seated in
its groove. Clean any dirt from the seal.
Put the battery cover of the receiver back and screw in the
4 screws adequately.
Checking the receiver battery status
The status of the battery is indicated by LED indicators on the side of the receiver. (see chapter:
Product description – Receiver with the strap).
The batterry is fully charged – when switched on, green LED is ashing
The battery is low – when switched on, red and green LED is ashing
When the battery is low or at, insert a new CR2 3V lithium battery into the receiver. Check the
correct function.
Battery polarity indicator
Note: When you replace the battery quickly, you may not hear the audible beep tone of the
collar.

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INSTALLATION (REPLACEMENT) OF THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
Screw out screw from the battery cover using a cross-head screwdriver and carefully remove
the lid.
Insert a new lithium battery CR2 3V into the battery compartment with a correct polarity
(according to the polarity indicated with the “+” symbol in the battery compartment). Wrong
polarity may damage the unit.
Put the battery cover back and screw in the screw adequately. Checking the transmitter battery
status.
As the battery discharges, the performance (RF range) of your remote controller gets shorter. It is
necessary to replace the battery. You will recognize the weak battery according to a very weak
tone when your transmitter is turned on or o. Prepare a spare 3V lithium battery CR2 and follow
the previous section on Installation of the battery in the remote controller. Make sure that the
remote controller works correctly.
Battery compartment
TIP: You can remove the batteries more easily if you use
a small screwdriver and insert it carefully under the
edge of the battery.

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TURNING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ON/OFF
Turning on: Press down for 1 second the ON/OFF button on the remote controller.
Turning on is indicated by a sound signal and by a ashing green LED.
Turning o: Again, press down for 1 second the ON/OFF button . Switching o is
indicated by a sound signal and the green LED stops ashing.
SWITCHING THE RECEIVER ON/OFF
To turn the receiver ON/OFF (or for programming the transmitter with the receiver) is used a
magnetic switch, marked with the red target on the receiver. The receiver is activated when the
magnet in bottom of the transmitter, is enclosed to the red target on the receiver.
Switching ON: Move the red target of the receiver towards the bottom of the transmitter for
1 second (see the Fig.). The red LED indicator of the receiver
will lit up, afterwards the green LED indicator will start
blinking. The receiver is prepared for use.
Switching OFF: When switching OFF, follow the same steps
as when switching ON. Move the red target of the receiver
towards the bottom of the transmitter - the green LED
indicator of the receiver will lit up, afterwards the red LED
indicator will lit up.
To enhance the service life of the battery, it is necessary to
turn o the receiver always after training is nished. If the
receiver is not used for a longer period of time, we recommend
you to remove the battery from it.
Turning ON/OFF
CAUTION: To save the service life of the battery, the transmitter will be automatically turned
o after 120 minutes of inactivity.
The situation when the receiver is
turned on/o and the transmitter
is being matched with the receiver

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Programming (pairing) of the transmitter and the receiver
Each transmitter has its own RF operational code. The pairing needs to be done to make the
receiver and transmitter operate together. When you receive a new set the pairing is done by
manufacturer. The pairing is done, when you need to use dierent transmitter or receiver (for
example when bought a new one).
Turn on your transmitter.
The receiver has to be turned OFF.
Touch the lower part of your remote controller to the target on your receiver (see the photo on
page 33). The green LED will be permanently lit and after some 6 seconds, it will switch to the
programming mode, indicated by permanent ashing of the red LED.
Now take your transmitter away and press down the sound signal button on your remote
controller. The codes will be matched in this step and your receiver will produce a sound signal.
IMPORTANT: Before programming is started (before using your receiver for the rst time or
before code rewriting) make sure that no one else uses his/her d-control or another product
made by Dogtrace in your neighbourhood – your receiver might randomly receive the code
from another remote controller and set itself to it. If this happens, program your receiver once
again, using your remote controller.
IMPORTANT: When turning the receiver ON hold the red target of the receiver close to the red
target of the transmitter for about 1 second. When the targets are close to each other for
longer than 5 seconds the receiver will switch to the pairing (programming) mode of the
transmitter with the receiver. This programming mode is indicated by alternate ashing of the
red and green LED indicator. If this occurs, follow the chapter Programming (pairing) the
transmitter and the receiver.

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Reprogramming of your receiver
The receiver can be programmed repeatedly without restraint either using the same remote
controller or with another (see the section Programming (pairing) of the transmitter and the
receiver).
How to use the remote controller
The Dogtrace d-control easy mini remote controller is designed for interaction with one receiver.
Button – sound signal
When you press down the sound signal button, you will be able to send the sound signal to your
receiver within a great distance. There is no time limit for this function: The buzzer will sound for
as long as you are holding the pressed down button and the green LED on your receiver will be
permanently lit.
Buttons to
By pressing down this button, you will send your dog an alert in the form of stimulation impulse
transmitted by the two contact points located in the receiver collar, being generated all the time
you are holding the pressed down button, however, restricted for 8 seconds at the most.
The transmission will be indicated by the red LED on your receiver that will be lit as long as you
are pressing down the buttons for stimulation impulse.
Level 1: very weak impulse Level 2: weak impulse Level 3: medium strong impulse
Level 4: strong impulse Level 5: very strong impulse Level 6: the strongest impulse
TIP: It is possible to program an unlimited number of trasmitters to one receiver, which is
possible to use for common training of several dogs. It is possible to record two transmitters
into one receiver, which the instructor can use, for instance, for a potential correction of the
dog training.

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How to check that your d-control works correctly
For the best results
You can check anytime whether your set works correctly. Before the check, make sure that the
receiving collar is turned o.
Connect the leads of the testing discharge lamp to both contact points (loosen up the contact
points, insert the wires of the lamp under them so that
they can be rmly held and then retighten the contact
points).
Turn on your remote controller and receiver.
Press down the button for sending a stimulation
impulse. The testing discharge lamp will indicate the
receipt of the signal by a blink. The alteration of the
intensity of the pulses according to options 1 to 4 will
be indicated by a weaker or stronger light of the lamp.
At this moment, the stimulation impulse is only
indicated by the light of the test discharge lamp, i.e.
the contact points do not emit any stimulation
impulse.
Training commands, you are sending to your dog, are transmitted from the transmitting unit to
the collar equipped with the receiver by radio waves. The propagation of radio waves is inuenced
by a series of factors and under normal conditions the range of this unit is approximately
200 metres (depending on geographic conditions and surroundings).
If you want to get the best results with your unit, adhere to the following instructions:
To reach the best range for your communication, hold your remote controller in your hand and
do not cover its front part (the antenna is located there).
Figure indicating the test lamp
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If you hold your remote controller in front of you with your hand reached out, the range will get
longer.
Before using your training set, always check the batteries in the remote controller and in the
collar and replace them if necessary.
The power of batteries slightly falls down at temperatures below 0 °C. If it is possible, keep your
remote controller warm (e.g. in your pocket) and take it out only for use.
CHOICE OF THE CONTACT POINTS
Every package contains readily two kinds of contact point. If your dog is small and its fur is short,
use short contact points. If your dog is of medium built, with longer fur, use long contact points.
FITTING THE COLLAR
The strap of the collar must be adjusted so that the contact points are in contact with the dog’s
skin. When the strap is too slack, the collar is likely to move and the repeated ction may irritate
your dog’s skin. Moreover, in this case the contact with the skin surface is not reliable and the
same holds true for proper operation of the collar. We do not recommend to leave your dog
wearing the collar for several hours in the same place as it might cause skin irritation. If it is
necessary for your dog to wear the collar for a long time, change its position on your dog’s neck.
TIP: If you attach the receiver on your dog’s neck laterally, you will extend the range of
transmission. If your dog has very long hair, you can order 21 mm long contact points. When
your dog has a dry skin in the area where the contact points are, it is good to lubricate the
dog‘s skin with a vaseline, hand cream, or baby oil - which enables a correct transfer of
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We are starting with the training collar
The trainer’s elementary knowledge of the dog training is the prerequisite for using the training
collar.
If you don´t have this knowledge, we recommend you to contact a training center, a cynology
club, or a school for dogs where you will learn the basic communication with your dog.
You can start using the collar for the 6 months old dog, which have undergone the basic
training and is familiar with basic obedience commands including„sit“,„down“, „stay“ or at least
„stop it“, „leave it“.
Require these commands along with the audible beep tone, so your dog will create a connection
between them.
After a command that is successfully executed, you should always reward or encourage your
dog, so the dog will be happy to fulll your commands and a desire to fulll your commands
will grow.
You must not consider the executed command as the absolute obviousness and punish
disobedience - your dog would soon lose an interest.
If you are not sure that your dog will obey you after recall, start training on a tracking rope.
Your dog will have to get used to the collar; let the dog wear the collar for a few days, but do
not use it so that your pet does not discover the connection with its attachment and eects.
Armative and ecient training requires some time: don‘t hurry!
Select a well-known environment your dog is used to.
Wir empfählen nicht das Halsband bei Hunden zu benutzen, die nicht in einem guten
physischen Zustand sind (z. B. Herzprobleme, Epilepsie, usw.) oder Verhaltungstörungen haben.
Choose the right moment to press the button; exactly at the moment when your dog does
something what is not allowed.
In case of any problems and for further advice, please do not hesitate to contact a professional
trainer.
Sound signal
It is only up to you how you will use it, which depends on the method you wish to train your dog.
With the sound signal you can:

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Send a sound warning to your dog when it is doing something inappropriate.
Catch the attention of your dog…
Teach it that this signal means ”To me“, ”Come“ commands, wherever your dog is (the sound
signal replaces your dog-whistle).
The sound signal forgoing the pulse is very ecient; Your dog will soon create a link between its
incorrect behaviour, the sound warning, and its unpleasant feeling.
It is very important to always use the sound signal in the same way so as to prevent your
dog from being confused.
Buttons to
If your dog does not obey your command followed by the sound pulse, you can send it a
stimulation impulse (at a suitable level) to distract it from its activity and draw its attention to you.
The purpose of this stimulation impulse is not to hurt your dog, but this is very annoying for it and
so the dog will soon create a link between your command, sound signal, and its unpleasant
feeling. A minimum of these stimulation pulse will be necessary after some time as your dog
connects them very well with disobedience of your command and then it will do for you to send
a command and accompany it with a sound signal if necessary.
Long pulse (hold the button pressed down for more than 3 seconds)
It is the rst step of the training.
It should be used for training at the place your dog knows well (at the beginning).
As this pulse is a longer one, use a lower intensity and use the impulse length rather than
intensity so that your dog can have some time to understand it.
Short pulse (hold the button pressed down for 1 second at the most)
Use this function to correct the behaviour of your dog.
Short pulses are usually used at a later stage of the training after the dog has already been
trained with long impulses.
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TIPS
With the Dogtrace collars it is extremely easy and quick to teach the dog:
To walk along without a dog-lead.
To be called in reliably (”To me“, ”Come to me“ commands).
To interrupt an inappropriate activity (”Fie“, ”You mustn’t“).
To unteach bad habits during daily coexistence with people, such as taking food from the table,
jumping at people, pawing, undesirable barking, etc
Precise training of virtually every skill whereas the dog must do it precisely and reliably as if it
were on a lead (as many as hundreds of meters long!) – with the removal of the undesirable
dependence on the lead which the dog knows very well and adapts its behaviour to it.
To unteach it chasing animals and running away from its master in the country – and thus
being exposed to problems and risks related to them, so this solution brings your dog more
freedom who can now move freely also across the patches where otherwise it would not be
either possible or it would be dangerous.
Special activities and commands for business, hunting, sports or other training.
Using it directly during hunting for communication with the dog.
A series of other activities and applications which the owner of this unit will soon discover in
daily common life with his/her dog.
Hints for using
Do not place your remote controller close to objects sensitive to magnetic elds that might get
damaged and be out of repair.
Do not put your d-control easy mini in places exposed to high temperatures.
It is necessary to replace the batteries every two years and also in the case that the set is not
used for a long time. Never leave a at battery in your unit; it might leak and damage your unit;
it might leak and damage your unit.
Repeated contacts of the contact points with the dog’s skin may cause its irritation. If this
happens, do not use the collar until all traces of irritation are gone.

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Maintenance
It is important to keep the device clean. Never use volatile substances eg.: thinner, gasoline or
other cleaners. To clean your d-control easy mini use a soft, damp cloth and neutral detergent if
necessary.
The receiver (collar) is waterproof only on condition of the good state of the seal. We
recommend you to replace the rubber seal, which is placed under the cover of the battery
compartment of the receiver, once a year. Clean the rubber seal and make sure that the rubber
seal is correctly seated in its groove every time you change the batteries; tighten the screws using
adequate power.
If the device is not used for a longer time, take out the batteries from the battery compartment.
WARNING: In the event that your dog has a wet fur, use a lower level of the stimulation
impulse than you usually use.
Troubleshooting
Before you start considering your unit to be faulty:
Read out this Service Instruction manual once again and make sure that the problem is not
caused by weak batteries or by incorrect application.
Check to see if the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to their polarity.
If a problem persists, try to initialize the system by removing the battery from the battery
holders in the receiver, then use a metal tool (e.g. a screwdriver, scissors, etc.) and short-circuit
both contacts – battery holders for about 2 seconds. Reinstall the battery. The unit emits a beep
conrming that the battery is installed with correct polarity.
Unless this helps, program your receiver again. Clear the previous code in the memory and then
match your receiver with the remote controller according to instructions in this manual.
If the problem persists, contact your supplier.

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Transmitter
Range ................................................................................ 200 m
Power supply ......................................................... lithium battery CR2 3V
Battery life .................................................... 6 - 12 months, based on usage
Frequency .............................................................869,525 MHz (25 mW)
Antenna .......................................................................... integrated
Tightness .....................................................................not waterproof
Operating temperature ...................................................... -10 °C to +50 °C
Weight .......................................................... 61 g (without the batteries)
Dimensions ............................................................... 110 × 52 × 29 mm
Receiver (collar)
Power supply ......................................................... lithium battery CR2 3V
Battery life ................................................... 6 months, depending on usage
Antenna .......................................................................... integrated
Tightness .........................................................................waterproof
Operating temperature ...................................................... -10 °C to +50 °C
Collar .............................................. adjustable to neck sizes from 20 to 72 cm
Weight ............................................................44 g (without the battery)
Dimensions ................................................................ 61 × 40 × 31 mm
Technical specications