Check the fit of the harness for proper position (the DC 20
must have its antenna vertical, on top of the dog, otherwise
communication and GPS signal performance may be
compromised). Readjust as necessary.
Using the DC 20 with a Training Collar
If you plan to use a training collar with your dog, the DC 20 is
designed to mount on a one inch collar strap. It uses the collar
mounting plate and uses the collar receiver as a counter-balance for
positioning the unit at the top of the collar. Collar mounting without
a counter-balance can hinder the dog’s movements and result in
poor transmission reception.
Loosely attach the collar
attachment plate on the base of
the DC 20.
Thread the open end of the collar
strap between the DC 20 and
Collar Attachment Plate.
Position the DC 20 180
o
from the
collar receiver which serves as
counter-weight.
Tighten the four screws on the
attachment plate until the DC 20
is held securely on the collar.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attach the collar to the dog and position the DC 20 on the
top of the neck. Make sure it is snug to avoid slippage.
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Begin Tracking Your Dog
Now that you have the DC 20 attached to your dog and have
established communication, you can begin tracking. The large
ROCKER
key on the front of the unit allows you to move the
on-screen cursor from field to field. Press
ENTER
to confirm
a selection.
With the Astro 220 turned on, and a GPS location
established, press the
DOG
key to view the Dog Tracker
page. This page shows a status bar with icons for GPS
signal strength, receiving communication, and battery
capacity icons; it also has a compass with pointer that
indicates the direction of each dog being tracked from
your current location; a list of dogs with a status icon and
the distance away from you. When your dog is within
30 feet, the Dog Tracker page shows a NEAR message.
Hold the Astro 220 level while tracking to ensure accurate
direction indication.
To view detailed information about your dog, press
ENTER
to
open its Dog Info page.
5.
1.
2.
DC 20
e-Collar
receiver
Collar
attachment
plate
Mounting
screws
