Dog trace d–mute User Manual

Dog trace d–mute User Manual

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  • Page 1 d–mute d–mute small electronic anti bark collar User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity VNT electronics s.r.o. Dvorská 605 563 01 Lanškroun IČO: 64793826 declare under own responsibility that the product: No-bark collar Dogtrace d-mute, d-mute small is in compliance with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC from 9. 3. 1999 meets requirements of General Licence of The Czech Telecommunication Office according to general licence no.
  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Thank you for purchasing the product Dogtrace d-mute from VNT electronics s.r.o., Czech Republic. Before using your product, please read the instructions in this user guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Important notice ● The electronic no-bark collars d-mute are intended to eliminate unwanted dog barking. They are not intended to harm, injure or to cause fear.
  • Page 4: Ecma

    ECMA VNT electronics s.r.o., professional producer of the dog training equipment, which is manufactured and sold under the brand name Dogtrace, is a proud and active member of the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association. ECMA was founded in Brussels in 2004 as a result of increasing awareness from different manufacturers concerning the necessity of regulating their industry.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important notice ..............3 ECMA .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The d-mute no-bark collar is a safe and effective tool, which will help you to eliminate your dog’s excessive or nuisance barking. The no-bark collar is a convenient solution in cases, when your dog starts barking after a merest impulse, or keeps barking the whole day after you leave to work, which can be annoying to your neighbours.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product description 1 - contact points 2 - woven collar 3 - screws 4 - target 5 - housing lid...
  • Page 8: Device Preparation

    Device preparation Battery insertion and replacement 1. Screw out 4 screws from the battery cover using a cross-head screwdriver and remove the lid. 2. Insert a lithium battery CR2 3V into the battery compartment with a correct polarity (according to the polarity indicated with the “+” symbol in the battery compartment). Wrong polarity may damage the unit.When is the battery inserted correctly, the device should make a sound.
  • Page 9 onto the screws of the device - see the picture Receiver in the chapter Product description, page 7. Tighten them manually carefully (do not use a pliers – this could damage the product). TIP: When your dog has a dry skin in the area where the contact points are, it is good to lubricate the dog‘s skin with a vaseline, hand cream, or baby oil - which enables a correct transfer of stimulation impulses.
  • Page 10: The Basics Of Use

    The basics of use d-mute is activated automatically when the dog starts barking (sometimes even with howling and growling). The collar does not operate on the principle of sound, but it responds to vibrations of the vocal cords. This system thus prevents the risk of a false start caused by another dog barking.
  • Page 11: Setting The Correction Mode (Stimulation Impulse And Acoustic Beep Tone)

    Setting the correction mode (stimulation impulse and acoustic beep tone) The collar is preset to factory default to mode ”1“ – correction with acoustic beep tone only. Correction modes can be set to the acoustic beep tone only or acoustic beep tone with different levels of stimulation impulse.
  • Page 12 Table of correction modes Number of Mode* Collar function indication beeps beep tone correction only beep tone + low level stimulation impulse beep tone + medium level stimulation impulse beep tone + high level stimulation impulse beep tone + stimulation impulse in 5 increasing levels 6*** operation test * The choosen mode can be found out by number of beeps, when you put the magnet...
  • Page 13 * * *  Operation test is a mode, which is used to verify proper operation of sound and stimulation impulse. Connect each wire of the test discharge lamp to the one contact point (loosen the contact points, put the wires under the lamp outlets and tighten again). When selecting the mode, no.
  • Page 14: For The Best Results

    Using the fine adjust ment trimmer, you can decrease or increase the sensitivity of the collar to vocal cords vibrations (see pic. on page 13). It is set to a medium value by factory default. By turning the trimmer anti -clockwise, the sensitivity is decreased and by turning it clockwise, it is increased.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ● Thicker fur dog – it is necessary to tighten the collar so that the permanent contact with the dog‘s skin is ensured. If the fur is too thick, it is recommended to cut the hair or choose a longer type of contact points. ● Battery properties change –...
  • Page 16: Maintanance

    Maintanance It is important to keep the device clean. Never use volatile substances eg.: thinner, gasoline or other cleaners. To clean your Dogtrace d-control use a soft, damp cloth and, if necessary, neutral detergent. d-mute is water proof only on condition of the good state of the seal. We recommend you to replace the rubber seal, which is placed under the cover of the battery compartment of the transmitter and the receiver, once a year.
  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Technical data d–mute and d-mute light Power supply ....... . . CR2 3V lithium battery Battery life .
  • Page 18: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    Warranty terms and conditions VNT electronics s.r.o. provides a 2-year warranty on the Dogtrace products with respect to defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service from the date of the original purchase. The limited warranty does not cover the following: ● batteries ● straps ● damage resulting from misuse, accident, modification or alteration to hardware or...
  • Page 19 c) maintenance or misuse other than in accordance with the instructions provided by VNT electronics s.r.o. in relation to the product d) modification by a party not authorized by VNT electronics s.r.o. 4. The warranty provided only applies to the product purchased from official dealer. 5.

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