Dogtrace d-control easy User manual

d–control easy
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
declares under own responsibility that the product:
Electronic training collar
Dogtrace d-control easy
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 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
Hereby, VNT electronics s.r.o. , declares that this d-control easy is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EC.

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CAUTION:
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 = 869,52 MHz, maximum transmitted power = 25 mW.
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 4
Scope of delivery ........................................................................... 4
Optional accessories ........................................................................ 4
Product description......................................................................... 5
Battery installation and replacement ........................................................ 6
Turning ON/OFF ............................................................................ 8
Programming (matching) of the remote controller and the receiver ......................... 9
How to use the remote controller ..........................................................10
How to check that your d–control works correctly ..........................................11
For the best results ........................................................................12
We are starting with the training collar .....................................................13
Tips .......................................................................................15
Hints for using ............................................................................. 16
Maintenance ..............................................................................16
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 17
Warranty ..................................................................................17
Technical data .............................................................................18
Warranty terms and conditions ............................................................19
Certicate of Warranty .....................................................................20
Thank you for purchasing the product Dogtrace d-control easy from VNT electronics s.r.o., Czech Republic.
Before using your product, please read the instructions in this user guide carefully
and keep it for future reference.

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Introduction
Scope of delivery
Optional accessories
Do you need to have your dog under your instant control? Do you want to train it easily, quickly,
precisely, and eciently? The electronic training system Dogtrace d–control, consisting of the
transmitter and the collar, will help you train your dog with eciency that cannot be reached by any
other methods. The hand-held transmitter (similar to your TV remote controller) makes it possible to
give commands within a considerable distance. There are two kinds of command. The sound alerting
signal and four steadily preset electronic stimulation impulse. The electronic systems of the transmitter
and the collar employ the state-of-the-art technology on the basis of single-chip microprocessors and
wireless communications. Thanks to ergonomic design and small weight of the collar you can use it
also for breeds of dog whose growth is small.
Collar (receiver) with the strap
2 pairs of contact points (12 mm and 17 mm)
2 pc CR2 3V lithium battery
Test discharge lamp
Remote controller (transmitter)
Service instructions and Certicate of Warranty
Dummy collars Spare batteries
Varicoloured woven belts Spare seals
Spare contact points Spare screws

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Product description
REMOTE CONTROLLER COLLAR WITH THE STRAP
REMOTE CONTROLLER 1– Buttons to select stimulation impulse 1–6, 2– Sound signal
button, 3– ON/OFF power switch, 4– Indicator.
COLLAR WITH THE STRAP 1– Woven strap, 2– Contact points, 3– Indicator, 4– Target.
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Battery installation and replacement
INSTALLATION (REPLACEMENT) OF THE BATTERY IN THE RECEIVER (COLLAR)
Remove 4 screws of the receiver housing cover plate with a cross-head screwdriver. Install
the 3V lithium CR2 battery. Mind the correct polarity indicated on the receiver PCB with “+“ symbol
in the battery compartment (see the photo).
A beep indicating correct installation of battery will sound.
If you do not hear the beep after installation of the battery, remove it immediately. Check the
polarity and try to install it again.
Before putting the plate cover to its place make sure that the rubber seal is correctly seated in its
slot. Tighten adequately the 4 screws on the cover plate of the receiver.
Checking the battery state
Look at the indicator on the front panel of the receiver (collar) to
check the state of battery:
The battery is fully charged: When on-state, the LED ashes
slowly in green.
The battery is at: When on-state, the LED ashes red. Prepare
a spare 3V lithium battery CR2 and follow the section
describing how to install the battery in the receiver.
Make sure that the receiver works correctly.
Battery polarity indication

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INSTALLATION (REPLACEMENT) OF THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
Remove the screw on the rear side of the remote controller and remove the battery compartment
lid from the controller carefully. Install a new CR2 3V battery and mind the correct polarity indicated
on the battery compartment lid. Replace the battery compartment lid and tighten the screw
adequately.
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.
TIP: You can remove the batteries more
easily if you use a small screwdriver and
insert it carefully under the edge of the
battery.
Battery compartment

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Turning ON/OFF
TURNING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ON/OFF
Turning on: Press down for 1 second the black On/O 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 black On/O button. Switching o is
indicated by a sound signal and the green LED stops ashing.
TURNING THE RECEIVER (COLLAR) ON/OFF
The magnetic switching system located in the remote controller is used to turn the receiver (collar) on
and o.
Turning on: Touch the lower part of the remote controller
for 1 second to the target on the receiver (refer to the Fig.).
The receiver indicator will start ashing green and this
indicates that the receiver is ready for use.
Turning o: Again, touch the lower part of the remote
controller for 1 second to the target on the receiver (see
the Fig.). The LED indicator of the receiver will shine red.
The receiver is turned o.
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.
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 (matching) of the remote controller and the receiver
Every remote controller has its own RF operational code. Programming of the remote controller with
the receiver (collar) will be take place during the rst use of the Dogtrace d–control set or with a new
remote controller or a receiver (when former or latter is lost). This operation will enable you to match
your remote controller with the delivered receiver (collar).
Turn on your transmitter.
Touch the lower part of your remote controller to the target on your receiver (see the photo on
page 8). The green LED will be permanently lit and after some 6 seconds, it will switch to the pro-
gramming 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.

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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 (matching) of your remote controller and receiver).
TIP: It is possible to program an unlimited number of receivers 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.
How to use the remote controller
The Dogtrace d–control easy 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