Dogtra Pathfinder User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual PT10U / PC10U...
  • Page 2 Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra Pathfinder. Caution 1.The Dogtra Pathfinder is intended for the sole purpose of tracking and training dogs. The Pathfinder is NOT intended for human use or use on other animals. Dogtra does not assume any liability for the improper use of the Dogtra Pathfinder.
  • Page 3 8. E-collars can be used with many different methods. If you have any concerns in the training methods provided by Dogtra, consult with a dog training professional. 1. First 1.1 Charging the Pathfinder...
  • Page 4 4.5 Options in Device List 4.6 Device Detail Info & Edit 4.7 Map Record 4.8 Map Select 4.9 Offline map 4.10 Geo-fence 5. Pathfinder Setting 5.1 Screen Saver 5.2 Shake Control 5.3 Volume Button Control 5.4 Distance Unit 5.5 Speed Unit 5.6 GPS DATA 5.7 Tracking only mode...
  • Page 5 1. First 1.1 Charging the Pathfinder Charge the Pathfinder’s GPS Connector and GPS Collar before the first use. The Pathfinder uses Lithium Polymer batteries. -Fully charge the Pathfinder’s GPS Connector and GPS Collar before the first use. - Only use official Dogtra chargers with the Pathfinder.
  • Page 6 will be played to o indicate th hat the GPS Collar is shu utting down. 1.3 Oper rational Butt tons 1.3.1 CONNEC CTOR SELE CT – ON/O OFFOn/Off an nd pairing d evice selecti ON:T To turn on, p press the sel lect button u until the LED D turns on.
  • Page 7 GPS Colla ar pairing mo ode is used to pair the GPS Collar a and the GPS nnector. The Pathfinder s set comes w with both pa rts paired to o each other 1.4 Abou ut the LED 1.4.1...
  • Page 8 Nick butt ton is presse ed in Pathfinder a app. The ligh ht will stay l it as long as s the Consta nt button is pres ssed in the P...
  • Page 9 1.6.4 The GPS is for outdo oor use he Pathfinder r is meant fo or use in op en outdoor areas. Opera ating the Path finder near t tall building...
  • Page 10 Generation 3 and above 2) Samsung Galaxy S4 and above, Note 2 and above, and LG G3 and above 2.2 iOS down Downloading from the App Store AppStore -> Pathfinder 검색 Search Pathfinder 2.3 Android down Downloading with Google Play...
  • Page 11 ※ The GPS Connector should be within Bluetooth range (33 feet) of your phone to operate. ※ The GPS Connector will reconnect with the phone when it is within range. ※ Reinstalling the app will require pairing with the GPS Connector. ※ The Pathfinder app may need to be restarted for compatibility issues.
  • Page 12 3.2 Phon ne and GPS Connector r range ※ Th he maximum m communica ation range for the GPS Connector and phone i is 33 feet. 3.3 Pairi ng the GPS Connector a and GPS Col Pair the GPS Con nnector and GPS Collar in close pro...
  • Page 13 4. App Features 4.1 MAP Side Menu My Location Move Shared Dog or Location Hunter E-Collar Main Map Compass...
  • Page 14 Alarm Banner Selected Dog Dog Moving Path Dog state icon Collar Name Collar Distance Collar State icon Connector(Me) location 4.1.1 Position display. With the GPS Connector paired to a GPS Collar and phone or when receiving shared GPS Connector/GPS Collar devices, their positions will be displayed on the map.
  • Page 15 ※ Devices that are offline or hidden will not be displayed on the map. 4.1.2 Dog Alerts 4.1.2.1 Select a dog on the map to receive notification alerts for that dog. 4.1.2.2 Dog alerts are sent for the selected dog only. The current selected dog is displayed with an outline around their icon.
  • Page 16 Resting Resting+ +Bark Running Running +Bark Pointing Pointing +Bark Treeding Treeding g+Bark 4.1.1 11 Long pre essing the m map opens u p the marke er/ruler menu.
  • Page 17 4.1.11.1 Map Sticker :The markers can be used to mark important locations. Markers are also recorded onto history files and removed at the start of a new hunt. Text can be saved along with the markers. 4.1.11.2 Distance ruler :The distance ruler can measure the distance between multiple points.
  • Page 18 4.2 COMPASS Direction faced North Dog direction 3.3.3 View All 3.3.2 Dog Selected 4.2.1 View the direction and distance of dogs and hunters at a glance. 4.2.2 Selecting dogs and hunters from the list will display them on the compass. ※...
  • Page 19 4.3 E-COLLAR Selected Tone Nick↔Cont. Change Send Nick or Stimulation Level Constant 4.3.1 Nick or Constant stimulation or Tone can be sent to the selected dog. 4.3.2 Stimulation Level 4.3.2.1 Nick and Constant stimulation modes have stimulation levels from 1 to 100.
  • Page 20 modes. 4.3.5 The lock button disables training functions until unlocked. Use the lock feature so dogs are not accidentally stimulated. 4.3.6 Sending stimulation 4.3.6.1 Select a dog from list or map view. 4.3.6.2 Select the stimulation level using the stimulation slider or stimulation increase/decrease buttons.
  • Page 21 4.4.2 Device Sharing Press the share icon to share and receive GPS Connector/GPS Collar devices. Both Pathfinder users must you the device sharing feature at the same time and within close proximity to each other. 4.4.2.1 Sharing a Device You can share your position or your dog’s position.
  • Page 22 4 4 .4.2.2 Rece eiving a Devi As anoth her Pathfinde er user is se nding a dev vice, press th he share butt and rece eive from the e pop up me enu. A pop u p will appea ar when a de evice has be en successfu...
  • Page 24 4.5 Options in Device List Press the more options button (…) to bring up the options to hide or reorder devices. 4.5.1 Hide 4.5.1.1 Hidden devices do not show up in the map, compass, and e-collar tabs. 4.5.1.2 Use the more options button in the Device List to unhide a device. 4.5.2 Reorder 4.5.2.1 Reorder how the devices show in the app.
  • Page 25 4.6 Device Detail Info & Edit 4.6.1 Device details 4.6.1.1 Press a device from the device list to go to the device details page. 4.6.1.2 The device details displays the total distance traveled, current speed, ID, GPS strength, Radio Frequency strength, and battery level, shared and hidden statuses.
  • Page 26 4.6.2.1 Press the edit button to change device settings. 4.6.2.2 Name Change :Edit the device name. 4.6.2.3 ID :The GPS Collar ID can be changed. Change the ID when the signal conflicts with another GPS Collar. The ID of devices that are shared with you cannot be changed.
  • Page 27 4.7 Map Record View history files and delete using the edit button. History files currently recording cannot be accessed until completed. Select completed history files to play back and view details. 3.7.3 delete 4.7.1 A history file begins recording when the GPS Connector is connected to the phone and the app is opened.
  • Page 28 3.6.5.1 Show 3.6.5.2 3.6.5.3 3.6.5.4 Time 3.6.5.5 Play- 4.7.4.1 Play: The history file displays the track movement of dogs and people. Use the play button to view the movement from start to finish, or use the slider to jump to a specific time. 4.7.4.2 Show Devices: Select/deselect the devices you want to see/hide in the history file playback.
  • Page 29 4.7.4.3 Send History File: Completed history files can be emailed as a KML file. iPhone users can download the KML file using iTunes. KML files can be viewed on a desktop computer using Google Earth. 4.8 Map Select A preferred map view can be selected. 4.8.1 Google Map –...
  • Page 30 4.9.1 Offline Maps 4.9.1.1 View offline map area and details. 4.9.1.2 Use the edit button to rename or delete the offline map. 4.9.2 Map Download 4.9.2.1 The offline map is displayed when cellular data/wifi is unavailable. 4.9.2.2 Offline maps should be downloaded before entering areas with limited data.
  • Page 31 4.10 Geo-fence 3.10.1 Tutorial A Geo-fence can be created for an area specified. The Geo-fence will be displayed on the Map tab. Dog alerts for the Geo-fence are turned on by default and a notification will appear when dogs exit and enter the Geo-Fence.
  • Page 32 4.10.2.4 An invalid Geo-fence is displayed in red. 4.10.2.5 Once a valid Geo-fence is created, use the save button to the save the Geo-fence to the map. 4.10.2.6 An invalid Geo-fence cannot be saved. 4.10.3 : Geo-fence points can be edited before saving. 4.10.3.1 Hold and drag the Geo-fence points to edit its location.
  • Page 33 5. Pathfinder Setting 5.1 Screen Saver 5.1.1 The phone screen turns off when covered or in a pocket and turns on when viewed. 5.1.2 On Android, the screen will turn off when the proximity sensor is covered and turns on when the sensor is exposed.
  • Page 34 5.9 Always Fit Boundary 5.9.1 Turn Always Fit Boundary on to view all dogs on the screen when returning to a map view. Turn Always Fit Boundary off to view where you left off when returning to a map view. 5.9.2 5.10 Alarm Setting –Settings for various alarms.
  • Page 35 5.10.1.1 Separate alert types can be set for each dog status. 5.10.1.2 Options for alerts are pop up, vibration and sound and can be turned on and off. 5.10.1.3 Sound alerts include 5 melody options and voice. 5.10.1.4 Allow Alerts –Turning off Allow Alerts disables all alerts for the dog status.
  • Page 36 - Do not keep the unit exposed to extreme climates. - The Pathfinder uses Lithium Polymer batteries and can be replaced. Be careful not to damage or puncture the batteries. - Dogtra may include updates and improvements to the Pathfinder app which can be downloaded through the App Store and Google Play.
  • Page 37 This is a sensitive radio device. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Dogtra Co.,Ltd will void the devices warranty, and might void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 38 22912 Lockness Ave. Torrance, CA. 90501 TEL : 310-534-0101 FAX : 310-534-9111 Website : www.dogtra.com Copyright©2015 Dogtra Company All rights reserved. (1)

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