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

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How to check that your d–control works correctly
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.
Figure indicating the test lamp attached

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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).
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.
SELECTION OF 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.
ATTACHMENT OF 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.
For the best results
TIP: If you attach the receiver on your
dog’s neck laterally, you will extend
the range of transmission.

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We are starting with the training collar
The trainer’s elementary knowledge in training dogs is the prerequisite for using the training
collar.
If you do not have this knowledge, we recommend you to turn to a training centre, 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 a 6-month-old puppy who has undergone the basic training ”SIT“,
”DOWN“, “STAY“, or at least ”FIE“, “YOU MUSTN’T“…
Demand these commands along with the sound signal from the collar so that your dog can create
a link between them.
After a command is successfully executed, you should always reward or encourage your dog so that
it can execute your commands with delight and its desire to make you happy could grow.
You must not consider the executed command as the absolute obviousness and punish only d i s -
obedience – your dog would soon fall away from you.
If you are not sure that your dog will obey you after recalling, start training, e.g. using a tracing dog-
-lead.
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.
Positive and ecient training requires some time: do not hurry!
Select a well-known environment your dog is used to.
Select the right moment for pressing the button; exactly at the moment when your dog is doing
something forbidden.
Do not hesitate to contact a professional trainer for more advice and in the event of any problems.
We do not recommend you to use the collar for the dogs not being in good physical health state
(e.g. heart problems, epilepsy, etc.) or having behaviour disorders.

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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:
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.

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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.
Here, higher pulses are used compared to training with permanent impulses.
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.

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Hints for using
Maintenance
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 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.
It is important to keep the device clean. Never use volatile substances eg.: thinner, gasoline or other
cleaners. To clean your d-control easy 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.

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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.
Troubleshooting
Dogtrace provides the product with warranty for possible manufacture faults to the extent of two
years from the date of purchase.
The manufacturer does not take responsibility for damage to the instrument caused by incorrect use,
unauthorized repairs and dismantling.
The warranty does not cover the following items:
Batteries
New straps
Direct or indirect risks during transportation of the product to the seller
Damage to the product caused by user’s negligence or by an accident (e.g. by masticating, brea-
king, impacts, etc.) and by interventions of unauthorized persons.
The information contained in this manual may be subject to alterations without prior notice.
Warranty

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TRANSMITTER
Weight ............................................ 61 grams (without battery)
Range ............................................. approx. 200 meters in the free area
Power supply ...................................... CR2 3V lithium battery
Battery serviceability............................... 6–12 months, based on usage
Frequency (output) ................................ 869,525 MHz (25 mW)
Antenna ........................................... Integrated
Tightness .......................................... Not waterproof
Radio communication safety and coding ........... By microcontroller
Number of pulse levels............................. 6
Operating temperature ............................ –10 °C to + 50 °C
Dimensions........................................ 110 × 52 × 29 mm
RECEIVER (COLLAR)
Weight ............................................ 56 grams (without the strap and the battery)
Power supply ...................................... CR2 3V lithium battery
Battery serviceability............................... 6 months, based on usage
Antenna ........................................... Integrated
Tightness .......................................... Waterproof
Radio communication safety and coding ........... By microcontroller
Operating temperature ............................ –10 °C to + 50 °C
Adjustable neck circumference..................... 20 to 75 centimetres
Dimensions........................................ 64 × 43 × 34 mm
Technical data

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1. The warranty period starts running on the date of sale when the ocial authorized seller sold the unit to the
consumer. The condition for lodging a claim is the conrmation of the Certicate of Warranty by the ocial
authorized seller. The current list of authorized sellers of Dogtrace product sellers is openly available
at www.dogtrace.com or it is available at our oce and at our sales representatives.
2. The warranty provided does not apply to product faults caused by:
a) incompetent installation or by failure to follow instructions in the manufacturer’s guide
b) misuse of the product
c) unsuitable storing or servicing of the product
d) incompetent intervention or repair made without informing the manufacturer
e) as a result of a natural disaster or any inevitable event
f) alteration of the goods made by the consumer if such an alteration resulted in damage to or fault of the goods
g) due to mechanical damage by the consumer
h) any other procedure carried by the consumer, being in conict with these warranty terms and conditions and/
or the servicing instructions
3. The warranty provided is only valid on the territory of the Czech Republic and it only applies to the goods purcha-
sed from the ocial authorized seller.
4. The warranty cannot be claimed unless the goods are completely paid for or if the goods are from sale.
5. The claimant is obliged to prove the fault of the product which he/she makes a complaint of; enable the manu-
facturer to check the legitimacy of the product faults and assessment of the extent of the product faults and do
not make repairs of the product by himself or by any third person. At the same time, s/he is obliged to submit the
product to the manufacturer at a state enabling to assess the faults. If it be to the contrary, s/he loses claim arising
from liability of the manufacturer for product faults.
6. Claims of the consumer arising from liability of the manufacturer for product faults arise from general obligatory
legal regulations. In the event of a demonstrable material fault, the manufacturer is liable to replace the faulty
product with a perfect one.
7. Other rights and liabilities of the manufacturer and the person entitled from claim are set up by relevant general
obligatory legal regulations of this country.
Warranty terms and conditions