SportDOG add-a-beeper sd-ab User manual

Please read this entire guide before beginning
Add-A-Beeper™
SD-AB
Operating Guide

Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand™. Used properly, this product will help you train your
dog efficiently and safely.To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly.
If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked
Questions or Troubleshooting section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or
visit our website at www.sportdogbrand.com.
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Table of Contents
Key Definitions - Add-A-Beeper™.......................................................................................... 3
Prepare the Add-A-Beeper ....................................................................................................4
To Turn the Add-A-Beeper On/Off ........................................................................................5
Reset the Add-A-Beeper........................................................................................................7
Program the Add-A-Beeper...................................................................................................8
Fit the Add-A-Beeper toYour Dog....................................................................................... 10
Program the Add-A-Beeper toYour System: SD-400, SD-400S, SD-402, SD-800 and SD-1800 .. 12
SD-1200 ........................................................................................................................ 13
SD-2400 ........................................................................................................................ 13
Using the Add-A-Beeper ..................................................................................................... 13
Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 15
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ............................................................................. 18

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Key Definitions - Add-A-Beeper™
Add-A-Beeper: Receives the radio signal from the
Remote Transmitter and beeps with a tone and frequency
set by the user. It is waterproof and can be submerged
in water.
On/Off Button: Turns the beeper on and off.The
Add-A-Beeper functions can be disabled from the
Remote Transmitter, but the Add-A-Beeper should be
turned off using this button when not in use to conserve
battery life.
Indicator Light: Ver ifies that the Add-A-Beeper is
functioning and also serves as a low-battery indicator.
Beeper Speaker: The point at which the sound is
produced.
Battery Compartment: Holds the Add-A-Beeper’s
3-volt lithium battery.
Add-A-Beeper
On/Off
Button
Beeper
Speaker
Battery
Compartment
Indicator
Light

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Prepare the Add-A-Beeper™
Insert the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the CR-123 3-volt lithium battery with the
positive (+) end facing outward.
3. Replace the battery cover.

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To Turn the Add-A-Beeper™On/Off
To Turn the Add-A-Beeper On:
1. Press and hold the On/Off Button until the Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light
comes on and the Add-A-Beeper beeps 1 time.
2. Release the On/Off Button.
The Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light will flash until the Add-A-Beeper is turned off.
The flashing light indicates the Add-A-Beeper is ready to receive a radio signal
from the Remote Transmitter.
To Turn the Add-A-Beeper Off:
1. Press and hold the On/Off Button until the Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light
comes on and the Add-A-Beeper beeps 2 times.
2. Release the On/Off Button.
Note:The Add-A-Beeper will provide approximately 100 hours of “on” time depending
on how frequently the beeper function is activated and depending on which Tone Mode the
Add-A-Beeper is set to.

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Beeper Indicator Light
Add-A-Beeper™Function Indicator Light Response
Add-A-Beeper On – Good Battery Flashes twice every second
Add-A-Beeper On – Low Battery Flashes once every second

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Reset the Add-A-Beeper™
To reset the Add-A-Beeper to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to
reprogram a new Add-A-Beeper to work with your existing Remote Transmitter:
A. Turn the Add-A-Beeper off.
B. Press and hold the On/Off Button.The Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light will come
on, then turn off after 4-5 seconds. If the On/Off Button is released too early, the
Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light will begin flashing as normal. If this occurs, start
over and repeat from A.
C. After the Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light has turned off, release the On/Off Button.
D. Press and hold the Locate Button for the UplandHunter
™
Transmitter or the Tone Only
Button on all other Remote Transmitters (except SD-3200) until the
Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light flashes 5 times.You may need to hold both units 2-3 feet
from each other before this occurs. Once the Add-A-Beeper’s Indicator Light has flashed
5 times, the Add-A-Beeper has been reset and will begin flashing as normal. If the Add-
A-Beeper’s Indicator Light does not flash 5 times, start over and repeat from A.

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Program the Add-A-Beeper™
To Set the Tone:
1. Reset the Add-A-Beeper
(see page 7).
2. Turn the Add-A-Beeper off.
3. Press and hold the ON/OFF
button. After 8 seconds, the
Add-A-Beeper will start to
emit the different tones. For
a list of tones, refer to the
chart on the right.
4. Continue holding the ON/
OFF button until the desired
tone is emitted. Release the
ON/OFF button.
TONE
1 Low Volume Hawk
2 High Volume Hawk
3 Bobwhite Quail Call
4 Triple Beep
5 Low Volume Beep
6 High Volume Beep
7 Double High Volume Beep
8 High Falling to Low Volume
9 Double High Falling to Low Volume

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To Set the Run Mode:
To program the Run Mode, press the ON/OFF button again within 2 seconds of
programming the Tone (see page 8). The Add-A-Beeper™will emit a single beep
for Mode 1, a double beep for Mode 2, and a triple beep for Mode 3.When the
desired mode is heard, release the ON/OFF button. The unit will then go into
normal operating mode and the LED will blink every second.
MODE 1 Silent No beep when dog is running/Beeps once per second
when dog is on point.
MODE 2 5 Second Beeps every 5 seconds when dog is running/Beeps
once per second when dog is on point.
MODE 3 10
Second
Beeps every 10 seconds when dog is running/Beeps
once per second when dog is on point.

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Fit the Add-A-Beeper™to Your Dog
This system is designed so you can add or remove the
Add-A-Beeper to or from the collar strap as needed.
To Place the Add-A-Beeper on the Collar Strap:
1. Press the green rubber saddle into the opening at the bottom of
the beeper.
2. Thread the end of the collar strap through the slot in the beeper.
Continue sliding it through the slot in the saddle and then
through the slots on the opposite side of the saddle and beeper.
3. Slide the saddle and
Add-A-Beeper a few more
inches up the Collar Strap.
Note:The saddle creates a very snug fit
for the Add-A-Beeper.This snug fit is
intentional to keep the Add-A-Beeper
from sliding on the strap.

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To Place the Entire System on Your Dog:
1. With your dog standing, place the
Collar Strap around the narrowest
part of your dog’s neck.
2. Ideally, the Collar Receiver should
be centered at the front of the dog’s
neck and the Add-A-Beeper™should
be centered behind the dog’s head.
Slide the Add-A-Beeper as needed to
position it properly.
3. The Collar Strap should fit snugly, yet
be loose enough to allow one finger to
fit between the strap and your dog’s
neck.
4. Allow your dog to wear the collar for
several minutes, and then recheck
the fit.
Add-A-Beeper
Location
Collar
Receiver
Location

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Note:The Add-A-Beeper™can be used on the collar strap without the Collar Receiver.To
remove the Collar Receiver, simply slide the saddle and Add-A-Beeper off of the strap, and
then do the same with the Collar Receiver. Replace the saddle and Add-A-Beeper.The
Add-A-Beeper, without the Collar Receiver, may shift due to movement.
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Program the Add-A-Beeper to Your System:
SD-400, SD-400S, SD-402, SD-800 and SD-1800
To use the Add-A-Beeper with your systems, make sure the Transmitter is set to modes
1, 2, 3, or 5. DO NOT set the Transmitter to modes 4 or 7.
For using the Add-A-Beeper with 2 dogs, a SD-1800 system must be used.

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SD-1200
To use the Add-A-Beeper™with your SD-1200 system, make sure the Transmitter
is set to modes 4 or 7.
SD-2400
To use the Add-A-Beeper with your SD-2400 system, simply press the green
button.
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Using the Add-A-Beeper
In normal operating mode (Run Mode or Point Mode), if the Tone Button is
pressed, the Add-A-Beeper goes into Locate Mode. In Locate Mode, at each press
of the Tone Button, the Add-A-Beeper emits the tone once and becomes silent.
To go back to normal mode (Run Mode or Point Mode), press and hold the Tone
Button for 3 seconds until a beep is heard on the Add-A-Beeper.The
Add-A-Beeper will then exit the Locate Mode.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Add-A-Beeper™
with any SportDOG Remote
Transmitter?
Your Add-A-Beeper is compatible with all
SportDOG Brand™SD-400 Series, SD-800
Series, SD-1800, SD-1850, SD-2000,
SD-2400, SD-2500 and SD-3000 models.
What is the range of the
Add-A-Beeper?
The range you get with your
Add-A-Beeper is up to 500 yards. This
range will vary depending on which
SportDOG Transmitter you pair it with.
Range can also be affected by terrain,
weather, vegetation, and transmission from
other radio devices.

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Can I use the Add-A-Beeper™
by itself?
Yes, the Add-A-Beeper can be used
independently without the Collar Receiver.
However, it is recommended to have a
counter weight, like the Collar Receiver, in
order to keep the Add-A-Beeper on top of
the dog’s neck.
For additional information and FAQ’s, please visit www.sportdogbrand.com.
Troubleshooting
The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have
with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center at
1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdogbrand.com.

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My Add-A-Beeper™does
not beep when the dog is
moving or when he is on
point.
• Check to see if the Add-A-Beeper has been
turned on.
• If the Locate button (for the UplandHunter
™
Remote Transmitter) or Tone button (for all other
SportDOG Remote Transmitters) was pressed,
then this will disable the beeper functions of the
Add-A-Beeper.
• To enable the beeper functions, press and release
the run mode button for the UplandHunter
Remote Transmitter.The Add-A-Beeper should
double beep to confirm receipt of signal.
• For non-UplandHunter Remote Transmitters,
press and hold the Tone Button for 3 seconds.

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The Add-A-Beeper™is not
responding to the Remote
Transmitter.
• Verify the Add-A-Beeper has been turned on.
Refer to “To Turn the Add-A-Beeper On/Off.”
• Refer to “Reset the Add-A-Beeper.”
• If your Remote Transmitter has a toggle switch,
verify that it is in the correct position.
My Add-A-Beeper cannot
be reset.
• Verify the Add-A-Beeper has been turned on.
Refer to “To Turn the Add-A-Beeper On/Off.”
• Refer to “Reset the Add-A-Beeper.”
Note: Only the Locate Button or Tone Button can
program/reset the Add-A-Beeper.
The Add-A-Beeper cannot
be programmed with the
Tone or Run Mode.
• Follow the directions on pages 8 and 9.
Note: After the Tone has been programmed, within 2
seconds of releasing the ON/OFF Button, the ON/OFF
Button must be pressed and held again to program the
Run Mode.

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Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability
1. Terms of Use
This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without
modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of
this product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices.
2. Proper Use
This Product is designed for use with dogs where training is desired. The
specific temperament of your dog may not work with this product.We
recommend that you not use this product if your dog is less than 8 pounds or
if your dog is aggressive. If you are unsure whether this is appropriate for your
dog, please consult your veterinarian, certified trainer or contact our Customer
Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.
Proper use includes reviewing the entire Operating and Training Guide provided
with your product and any specific Caution statements.

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3. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
This Product is designed for use with dogs only. This dog training device is not
intended to harm, injure, or provoke. Using this product in a way that is not
intended could result in violation of Federal, State or local laws.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Radio Systems Corporation be liable for any direct, indirect,
punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages, or any damages
whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this Product.
Buyer assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product.
5. Modification of Terms and Conditions
Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions
and notices under which this Product is offered.

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