Petsafe Innotek Remote Backing Dog Manual & Automatic Launchers - Manual (Page 4)

7. Headphone jack: Located on the right side of the receiver. The inter-
nal speaker is muted when a headphone is plugged in.
8. RF connector: The RF connector is a female 50-ohm BNC jack. Any
50-ohm compatible antenna and cable can be used, providing the
antenna is directional (not omni-directional).
Using the Receiver
Open the carry case, grab the handle, and withdraw the receiver
straight UP. As you withdraw the unit, the antenna elements will pop
into place. Turn the unit horizontally, pointing to the horizon; the handle
will automatically position itself. Be sure the handle snaps into the
locked position.
Normally, the best reception occurs with the antenna elements parallel
with the ground. You may elect to rotate the shaft of the antenna one-
quarter turn clockwise, turning the elements from horizontal to vertical,
while leaving the receiver in its original position, where the display is
easy to read.
About Gain Control
The gain control knob on the right side of the receiver controls meter
deflection and the volume of the received signal.
Close Range Operation (within 1 mile)
At close ranges, back down the gain control until the meter needle no
longer pegs at the maximum, but rather settles around the mid-meter
mark. Use the tuning knob to increase the deflection. If the tuning
causes the meter to "peg" (swings all the way to the right side of the
meter), back down the gain further and repeat the process until maxi-
mum meter deflection occurs without pegging the meter.
Long-Range Operation
At longer ranges, there may be very little meter deflection. It’s impor-
tant to tune the receiver for maximum audible signal. Direction finding
is very precise, because you will only hear the signal tone when the
antenna is pointed right at the transmitted signal. This is different from
close range, where you may hear the signal no matter which way the
antenna is pointed; but you will rely on the meter reading to tell you
the peak signal direction.
Note: The direction-finder ability of this system is based on signal
strength. If the meter is pegging (maxing out), you will not be able to
discern a change in signal strength as you turn the antenna.
Storage
To store the receiver, position the carrying case vertically. The antenna
elements should be horizontal, that is, parallel with the ground, As you
push the unit into the case, the antenna elements will fold back. Pull
the handle down, and then fold it for storage. To prevent potential dam-
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