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Before using your product, please read the instructions in this user guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Hereby, VNT electronics s.r.o., declares that this Dogtrace DOG GPS X20 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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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 different manufacturers concerning the necessity of regulating their industry.
4 Introduction DOG GPS X20 is a device used for detection (localization) of your dog up to a distance of 20 km. It consists of a transmitter, which is placed on the dog collar and a receiver (handheld device) on which the handler monitors the position and the distance of the dogs.
5 Product description 5.1 Transmitter (collar) 1. Transmitter 2. LED indicators 3. Charging contacts 4. Target, (half round red indicator) indicating where the magnetic switch is located 5. RF antenna 6. GPS antenna 7. Strap (collar) 5.2 Receiver (handheld device) 1.
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Button Short press Long press backlight ON/OFF switch switch ON/OFF back to the main FENCE function FENCE activation screen function BEEPER activation BEEPER – detection of dog motion pairing – programming down CODE transmitter with receiver CAL – Calibration of the electronic compass...
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Display 1. Indicator of the GPS position accuracy of 10. The accumulator charge status of the receiver (handheld device) the transmitter 2. Indicator of the GPS position accuracy of 11. The accumulator charge status of the transmitter (collar) the next transmitter 3.
5.3 Power supply adapter and cable with a rechargeable clip 1. Power supply adapter 2. USB cable 3. Charging clip 6 Transmitter preparation (collar) 6.1 Transmitter charging Transmitter GPS contains Li-Pol accumulator. The accumulator must be recharged before first use. 1.
6.4 Position interval (transmission) update DOG GPS X20 allows you to select the interval - the update rate for the position (trans- mission) of your dog. The more frequently collar sends its position, the more up to date information about the position of the dog you have.
7 Receiver preparation (handheld device) 7.1 Receiver charging Receiver contains Li-Pol accumulator. Before first use, the accumulator must be recharged. 1. Before charging clean the receiver charging contacts from any dirt. Connect the charging clip to the recei- ver (see the picture). 2.
3. By arrows choose the position, to which you want to pair the transmitter (collar). Free position (where there is no paired transmitter) indicates lettering on the LCD. 4. Hold the button CODE again for 2 seconds. 5. Move the transmitter close to the receiver. 6.
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3. Still facing the north perform a minimum of 10 rotations as on the picture no. 3 and no. 4. For quality calibration the each individual rotation should be carried out with little deviation from the north direction (picture no. 5). The slower and more turns you make, the better will be the calibration.
8 Functions of DOG GPS X20 8.1 Locator Transmitter (collar) and the receiver (handheld device) have a built-in GPS receiver, which helps them to detect their position. Transmitter emits the information about its position to the receiver with help of a radio signal (RF), display then shows the direction and distance from the dog handler.
8.3 Function FENCE – akustic border FENCE function warns you when your dog moves beyond the space that you´ve had specified. The border is adjustable within a radius of 30 m up to max. 2 km away from the receiver. FENCE function can be activated for more dogs, the settings are stored for each dog separately.
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2. By arrows choose the number of the required dog on the receiver main panel. 3. When switched on, move targets of the transmitters and receiver close together (same as when switching ON) and hold them together for 3 seconds - until you hear a rising tone.
9 Maximum range and GPS accuracy DOG GPS X20 can be used at distances up to 20 km (with free sight between transmitter and receiver). Maximum range and acccuracy GPS, are influenced by a number factors - weather, terrain, vegetation etc.
11 Device maintanance To clean your device DOG GPS X20 never use volatile substances, such as.: thinner, gasoline or other cleaners. Use a soft, damp cloth and neutral cleaner. If the device is not in use for longer period of time, charge the accumulator at least once a year.
13 Warranty terms and conditions VNT electronics s.r.o. provides a 2 year warranty on the Dogtrace products with respect to defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service from the date of the original purchase. The limited warranty does not cover the following:...
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