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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the R2 Finder, the world's most advanced tracking system.
Please read this instruction manual carefully and place close attention to the operating instructions and the
"tracking tips" section.
PARTS OF THE RECEIVER MENU ITEMS
Figure 1
Change the TAG
On/off button / "Back"
you are tracking
menu button
Switch to go between GPS and radio-tracking mode
Connector for external
antennas
Go to "Menu" / OK
Buttons to increase and decrease the gain
(i.e., the radio-tracking signal receiving power) /
GPS position request
USB slot
Power jack
Headphone jack

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the R2 Finder, the world’s most advanced tracking system. Please read this instruction manual carefully and place close attention to the operating instructions and the “tracking tips” section. PARTS OF THE RECEIVER MENU ITEMS...
  • Page 2: Gps Mode

    GPS MODE “External antenna” indicates that you have selected the external antenna option from the menu. R2 Finder GPS signal R2 Finder Receiver battery quality (coverage quality) indicator Direction of TAG If the communications symbol appears on the compass it means the...
  • Page 3 GPS antenna that can be used to determine its position. To let you the location of the object, animal or person you are looking for, the TAG sends its GPS to the R2 Finder over radio signals. Once the R2 Finder has locked in on both its own and the TAG’s position, its built-in electronic compass will tell you the direc-...
  • Page 4: Step 3: Gps Tracking

    If you do not hear a signal, use the buttons on the side of the receiver to increase the gain. N.B.: When the signal reaches 99, the R2 Finder is saturated, and you will no longer be able to com- pare the signals (i.e., it will show 99 in more than one direction).
  • Page 5: Tracking Tips

    “calibrate compass” option, swipe the magnet around and above the compass in order to lock it up completely. (It should be COMPLETELY immobile and should keep showing the same direction, even if you turn the R2 Finder.) Once you have done this, use the receiver’s “ ”...
  • Page 6 (See figure 4) To receive the strongest signal, hold the R2 Finder horizon- tally or vertically, depending on the position of the TAG. (See figure 5)
  • Page 7 N.B.: Do not move the TAG during the automatic pairing process. It is a good idea to make sure there are no other TAGS on nearby, since they could cause interference. : Add TAGS using their TIN code. With this option, you can add a TAG to the R2 Finder even add tin if it is not nearby.
  • Page 8 (default) or add an external or car antenna (not included with the R2 Finder). N.B.: If you choose “external antenna” but do not attach an antenna to the R2 Finder, the range will be reduced by approximately 90%. Do not forget to switch back to “internal antenna” if you want to track with just the R2 Finder.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    To calibrate the compass, hold the R2 Finder flat in the palm of your hand and slowly turn to the right. Keep turning until you receive a message stating that the compass has been calibrated properly. Ideally, you should complete two full turns in a span of 20 seconds.

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