SportDOG Field Trainer 400 & 400S - Manual (Page 5)

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prepare tHe Collar reCeIver
chARGE ThE cOllAR REcEIvER
1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the
Charging Jack.
2. Connect the charger connector to
the Charging Jack.
3. Plug the charger into a standard
120-volt AC wall outlet.
4. Charge the Collar Receiver for 24
hours for the first charge. Recharges
take only 12 hours.
Note: the Receiver Indicator Light
will flash after 12 hours of charging.
For the first charge, continue to
charge the Collar Receiver for an
additional 12 hours.
5. When charging is complete, replace
the rubber cover.
If the Collar Receiver is used in or around salt water, the Collar Receiver should be rinsed with
fresh water following each use. Prior to rinsing, the rubber charging jack cover should be
removed from the power plug socket and left out until the Collar Receiver has air dried.
TO TURN ThE cOllAR REcEIvER ON:
1. Momentarily press and hold the
On/Off Button until the Receiver
Indicator Light comes on and the
Collar Receiver beeps 5 times.
2. Release the On/Off Button.
The Receiver Indicator Light will flash
until the Collar Receiver is turned off.
The flashing light indicates the Collar
Receiver is ready to receive a radio
signal from the Remote Transmitter.
TO TURN ThE cOllAR REcEIvER Off:
1. Momentarily press and hold the On/Off Button until the Receiver Indicator Light comes on
solid and the Collar Receiver beeps 2 times.
2. Release the On/Off Button.
To extend the life between charging cycles, turn the Collar Receiver off when it is not in use.
Note: Approximate battery life between charges is 40 hours, depending on frequency of use.
CHARGER CONNECTOR
PLACED IN COLLAR
RECEIVER CHARGING JACk
ON/OFF BUTTON
reCeIver InDICator lIgHt
OPERATIONAl
mODE
lIGhT
cOlOR
lIGhT
fUNcTION
bATTERy
sTATUs
sPEAKER
fUNcTION
Unit is charging
< 12 hours
Red Light is solid N/A N/A
Unit is charging
> 12 hours
Green Light is flashing once per
second
N/A N/A
Unit is turned on via
On/Off Button
Green Light is solid in color during
beep sequence
N/A Beeps 5 times
Unit is turned off via
On/Off Button
Green Light is solid in color during
beep sequence
Good Beeps 2 times
Unit is turned off via
On/Off Button
Red Light is solid in color during
beep sequence
Low Beeps 2 times
Unit is on Green Light flashes once per
second
Good N/A
Unit is on Red Light flashes once per
second
Low N/A
Unit is delivering
continuous stimulation
Red Light is solid in color for as
long as button is pressed
N/A N/A
Unit is delivering
momentary stimulation
Red Light will quickly flash once
no matter how long button
is pressed
N/A N/A
Unit is delivering tone Off N/A N/A Unit will beep
for as long
as button is
pressed
REchARGEAblE bATTERIEs
WARNING
• This device contains Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform,
short-circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or
bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed.
• Risk oF explosioN iF baTTeRy is Replaced by aN iNcoRRecT Type. dispose oF used
baTTeRies accoRdiNg To THe iNsTRucTioNs (page 19).
• The rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are not memory sensitive and do not require
depletion before charging. Batteries should never be removed from the battery compartment for
charging.
• The batteries come partially charged from the factory, but will require a full charge before the first
use (24 hours).
• when storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full charge (12 hours). this
should be done once every 4 to 6 weeks.
• To maximize battery life, after initial charge, it is not recommended to leave the battery plugged in for
more than 12 hours.
• If your equipment has not been charged for an extended period, you may experience a decrease in
battery life the first few uses. Afterwards, the battery life will return to previous capacity levels.
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