Dogtra ARC HANDSFREE Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

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Nick

Pager

HANDSFREE 

Remote 

Controller 

Button

Constant

2. Loop the strap back through the top section of the buckle.

Changing the HANDSFREE Remote Controller 
Stimulation Mode

The default setting for the HANDSFREE Remote Controller 
Strap is the Constant stimulation.

To change the setting to the Pager or Nick stimulation (or 
back to Constant stimulation) proceed with the following 
steps:
1. Begin with the transmitter turned off.
2. On the handheld transmitter, hold down the following 

buttons to code the desired function on the HANDSFREE 
Remote Controller. 

Constant

 = Hold down the on/off button only and the           

Constant

Pager

 = Hold down the on/off button and the Pager

Nick

 = Hold down the on/off button and the Nick

Hold down these buttons until you see a rapid blinking 
light on the transmitter.

3. Once you see the rapidly blinking light, release the 

buttons.

4. Hold down the HANDSFREE Remote Controller button 

until the rapidly flashing light on the transmitter and 
controller both show a solid light.

5. Release all buttons. The HANDSFREE Remote Controller 

should now be coded.

Battery Life

The LED on the HANDSFREE Remote Controller will blink 
when the button is pressed. Replace the battery in the 
HANDSFREE Remote Controller when the LED no longer 
blinks. With normal usage (button held for 12 seconds, 100 
times a day), the battery should last 7-10 years.

Fastening the HANDSFREE Remote Controller Strap

The HANDSFREE Remote Controller strap can be fastened 
to your fingers, wrist, palm, or around a gun stock. Follow 
the fastening instructions below.
1. Wrap the strap around the object you are fastening the 

strap to. Pull the strap through the lower section of 
the buckle and use the notch to keep the HANDSFREE 
Remote Controller securely in place.

Summary of Contents for ARC HANDSFREE

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Page 2: ...1 ARC HANDSFREE 1 DOG SYSTEM ONLY Owner s Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the ARC HANDSFREE training e collar ...

Page 3: ...our product and or cause fire explosion injury or property damage Medical Device Interference Dogtra products contain electrical and magnetic components that emit low level electromagnetic waves and radio frequencies These electromagnetic waves or radio frequencies may interfere with pacemakers defibrillators or other medical devices Consult your physician or medical device maker before using your...

Page 4: ...ARNING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION 5 6 7 9 10 11 14 15 16 18 19 22 24 25 27 29 30 31 33 CONTENTS AT A GLANCE Owner s Manual Belt Clip Test Light Receiver Transmitter Battery Charger Splitter Cable HANDSFREE Remote Controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Optional Accessories Auto Charger Dogtra s auto chargers are designed for use with a 10 volt car outlet European charger Dogt...

Page 5: ...r 3 4 mile range Medium output 2 different stimulation types Nick Constant High Performance Pager HPP vibration feature 2 hour rapid charge lithium polymer batteries Fully waterproof receiver and transmitter One charging system charges transmitter and receiver at the same time Easily visible blue LCD screen displays the exact level of stimulation that can be seen in the dark A three bar battery li...

Page 6: ...nsmitter off hold down the same blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen shuts off When the LCD screen displays OFF release the button To turn on the receiver place the red dot on the back of the transmitter to the red dot on the receiver Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED light on the receiver comes on To turn off the unit repeat the same proced...

Page 7: ...n for as long as the button is pressed for up to 12 seconds On Off Button The on off button is located on the right side of the transmitter The HANDSFREE Remote Controller gives you the freedom to multi task and have discreet fingertip control of the ARC HANDSFREE The function Nick Constant or Pager can be coded to the HANDSFREE Remote Controller for you to operate remotely You may press the HANDS...

Page 8: ...light on the transmitter 3 Once you see the rapidly blinking light release the buttons 4 Hold down the HANDSFREE Remote Controller button until the rapidly flashing light on the transmitter and controller both show a solid light 5 Release all buttons The HANDSFREE Remote Controller should now be coded Battery Life The LED on the HANDSFREE Remote Controller will blink when the button is pressed Rep...

Page 9: ...l on the top of the transmitter 0 is the lowest and 127 is the highest Remember that you will need to adjust the setting upward or downward depending on your dog s temperament and threshold for stimulation Always start at the lowest level and work your way up The appropriate level can be found when the dog responds to the stimulation with a mild reaction Also as the dog s attitude changes especial...

Page 10: ... maximum signal strength Notice Avoid touching the antenna or the range may decrease substantially Typical range Maximum range Minimum range Carry the handheld transmitter with the antenna facing away from you Do not place the handheld transmitter with the antenna touching your body or facing downwards The range on the ARC HANDSFREE is reduced when the handheld transmitter s antenna is covered or ...

Page 11: ...red based on the remaining battery life as long as you hold the button down for up to 12 seconds When the Nick button is pressed the light comes on for a fraction of a second 8 Charging the Battery 1 Charge the unit before using the unit for the first time 2 Do not charge the batteries near any flammable substances 3 Fully charge the batteries if the unit is to be stored without use for a period o...

Page 12: ...se disconnect it from the power source 1 Attach the charging cables to both the transmitter and receiver as shown above 2 Plug the charger into a 120 volt wall outlet or if using the auto charger plug into a cigarette lighter only for lithium polymer batteries use a 230 volt European charger for Europe All indicator lights should glow red when properly plugged in and the unit will automatically sh...

Page 13: ...reen might be dim or slow to respond when you press the Nick or Constant button the transmitter will still function properly In the occurrence of extremely cold weather the LCD screen might take a moment to respond causing the intensity level to freeze at that current level If you turn the Rheostat Dial the level on the screen may not change but the actual intensity from the receiver will change i...

Page 14: ...come on for a moment then blink once every 4 seconds showing that the receiver is ready to use the receiver needs to be charged if the indicator light is red 2 Turn the transmitter on by holding down the on off button on the right side of the transmitter The LED will blink every 4 seconds and the LCD screen will show the remaining battery life the transmitter needs to be charged if there is only 1...

Page 15: ... understand the obedience commands sit stay here heel and kennel before using the e collar for reinforcement of these commands A leash attached to a standard collar is used to teach the dog the basic obedience commands here heel sit and stay A tug on the leash collar is used to reinforce the command When the dog complies with the command use positive reinforcement praise Once the dog understands t...

Page 16: ...en the e collar is in use After each training session carefully inspect the unit for any missing parts or damage to the casing Damaged or broken casing may affect the waterproof guarantee on the unit After confirming that there is no damage to the casing rinse the receiver collar and clean out any dirt or debris Storage Maintenance The ARC HANDSFREE should be fully charged before storing for exten...

Page 17: ... on the back of the transmitter and one on the receiver to turn on the receiver Be sure the collar strap is tight enough so both contact points are touching the dog s skin The contact points may be too short for the dog To place an order for longer contact points that are more appropriate for your dog please call 888 811 9111 If you are already using the longest contact points available you might ...

Page 18: ...ne year period For such repaired or replaced products the remaining portion of the original warranty period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer shall apply Dogtra at its sole discretion shall determine whether to repair or replace a product covered by the Warranty Warranty Conditions The Warranty is not transferrable and applies to your Dogtra product only if 1 You are the original retail purcha...

Page 19: ...eld by a court to be invalid or unenforceable the remaining portions of the Warranty shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected or invalidated and the invalid or unenforceable portion shall be modified so as to most nearly achieve the intent of the Warranty Product Registration Dogtra recommends that customers register their products as soon as possible after purchase Pr...

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