OPERATING GUIDE RADIO LOCATOR Stealth-E Stealth-S Please read this entire guide before beginning
Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide • This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. • • WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
COMPONENTS Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand™. Used properly, this product will help you track your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting section, or call our Customer Care Centre. For a listing of telephone numbers in your area, visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
STEP :: 01 KEY DEFINITIONS HANDHELD RECEIVER: Receives radio signal from the collar transmitter and shows the location, direction, and distance to your dog. It is water-resistant, but should not be submerged. TRANSMITTER CHANNEL BUTTON: Toggles between available channels for pairing with collar transmitters. Up to Transmitter nine collar transmitters can be paired ON/OFF BUTTON CHANNEL button with one receiver.
STEP :: 02 HANDHELD RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHTS Indicator Light Function Pointing: The dog remains steady on point. When the dog starts moving again, the light goes out. ! Barking: The dog is barking at a certain interval and volume. When the barking stops, the light goes out. Treeing: The dog remains treeing. When the dog starts moving again, the light goes out. Transmitter Low Battery: Indicates the batteries in the collar transmitter are low. Change the batteries as soon as possible.
STEP :: 05 STEP :: 03 PAIR COLLAR TRANSMITTER TO THE HANDHELD RECEIVER Prior to use, you must pair the handheld receiver to the collar transmitter. The handheld receiver can support up to 9 collars at a time. You must repeat this procedure for each collar transmitter that you want to monitor with this handheld receiver. TO PAIR THE INITIAL COLLAR TRANSMITTER TO THE HANDHELD RECEIVER: IMPORTANT: The collar transmitter must be within 15 cm of the handheld receiver.
To find the location to your dog: READING THE DISTANCE TO YOUR DOG 1. Hold the handheld receiver in a horizontal position in front of you (5B). 2. When tracking several dogs, press the Transmitter Channel Button to select the channel of the collar transmitter associated with the dog you want to track. 3. Slowly turn in a circle (5C). The Tracking Signal Display lights up GREEN as you turn. The handheld receiver beeps at one second intervals. 4.
STEP :: 09 STEP :: 07 USE STANDBY MODE The STEALTH™ Radio Locator has an automatic standby mode to conserve battery power for optimal performance when in the field. In Standby Mode: • • The Power/Standby Indicator blinks at long intervals The location resets and the collar transmitter must be relocated TO TURN ON STANDBY MODE: Point the handheld receiver down toward the ground. The Power/Standby Indicator blinks at long intervals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Can I use rechargeable batteries in the STEALTH™ Radio Locator? The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. For a listing of Customer Care Centre telephone numbers, visit our website at www.sportdog.com. We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries with this product.
ACCESSORIES BATTERY DISPOSAL To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG® Stealth™ Radio Locator, contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our website at www.sportdog.com to locate a retailer near you. For a listing of Customer Care Centre telephone numbers, visit our website at www.sportdog.com. Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries.
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