D.T.Systems R.A.P.T. 1400 Owner's manual

Manual is about: R.A.P.T. Series with SmartLED

Summary of R.A.P.T. 1400

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    • r.A.P.T. 1400 • r.A.P.T. 1400 coverup r.A.P.T. Series with smartled owner’s manual.

  • Page 2: Notice!

    2 notice! According to how you use your transmitter, the transmitting range might be much different. You will have more range if you use your transmitter apart from your body as follows: maximum typical range minimum range important note: please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operat...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 table of contents • table of contents ................................................3 • introduction..........................................................4 • package contents ...............................................5 • model features ......................................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 introduction thank you for purchasing our rapid access pro trainer (r.A.P.T. Tm ) series remote training collar, the latest in e- collar technology and ergonomic design. The highlight of the system is the unique "hands-free" design of the remote transmitter - the new patented “rapid access tm " to...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    5 package contents • transmitter with antenna and lanyard • collar receiver • nimh batteries for collar (already installed) • battery charger • triple-jack splitter/adaptor cable for charging • test light • owner’s and training manuals • patented curved transmitter for one finger operation • program...

  • Page 6: Transmitter

    6 transmitter parts & functions jump button suregrip strap battery cover rapid access button (default nick stim.) led indicator light continuous stimulation button collar selector dial with lockout vibration button antenna transmitter antenna - always check that the antenna is securely fastened to t...

  • Page 7: Parts & Functions

    7 intensity selection dial - the intensity selection dial can be set from level 1 to level 16 to find the exact stimulation level for your dog (see page 18). Led indicator light - the led lights while pressing any of the transmitter buttons. The led flashes rapidly after pressing a button if the bat...

  • Page 8: Parts & Functions

    8 parts & functions vibration and jump buttons - pressing the vibration button makes the collar vibrate only. Pressing the jump button makes the collar give a ‘jump’ stimula- tion, making the intensity level instantly “jump” to a user-programmed intensity level (see page 18). Lanyard connection - po...

  • Page 9: Collar Receiver

    9 collar receiver parts & functions contacts - contacts should fit snugly against the dog’s neck to ensure good contact with the skin. For more information on the proper fit of the collar, see page 17. Charging receptacle smartled indicator light magnetic on/off activation switch contacts collar bel...

  • Page 10: Parts & Functions

    10 parts & functions caution if the collar belt is too long, we recommend looping the ex- cess collar belt back around through the buckle. We do not recommend cutting the collar belt. Cutting the collar belt too short can drastically reduce the range of your collar unit. However, the collar belt can...

  • Page 11: Smartled

    11 smartled **charging error- if the smartled has a long blink every other second while charging, the rechargeable battery pack may need to be replaced. New batteries may also initially give an error light. Contact d.T. Systems if the problem persists after a few charging sessions. R.A.P.T. Seriesco...

  • Page 12: Charging The Batteries

    12 charging the batteries all r.A.P.T. Series tm collar units are equipped with rechargeable nickel metal hydride (nimh) batteries, which are not memory sensitive and do not require depletion before recharging. Although batteries come partially charged from the factory, it is recommended that they a...

  • Page 13: Turning On And Off

    13 turning on and off the transmitter is always in a permanent sleep state. It is only on when a button is being pressed and does not need to be turned off by the user. If the transmitter does not activate, make sure you have a good battery installed and that your collar selector dial is not in the ...

  • Page 14: To Test The Vibration:

    14 to test the vibration: 1. Press vibrate button on the transmitter and the col- lar unit will vibrate only. Before testing, make sure that both units are fully charged and the power to the collar receiver is “on”. To test the electronic stimulation: 1. Place the tester firmly on the contacts of th...

  • Page 15: Re-Thread Suregrip Strap

    15 re-thread suregrip strap 1. With the buckle of the strap facing outwards, thread the sure- grip strap through the bottom 2. Thread both sides of the suregrip strap through the neo- prene loop. 3. Thread loose end (non- buckle end) of the strap through the top guide. 4. Thread loose end through th...

  • Page 16: Programming The Collar

    16 programming the collar when adding an “add-on” collar, the collar will need to be programmed to the transmitter. If your current collar unit is not responding to the transmitter, it may also need to be reprogrammed to the transmitter. 1. Select the desired collar selecting switch position on the ...

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    17 properly fitting the collar note: proper collar tightness and position are very important to insure safe and consistent collar use. All electronic collars need to be very snug around the dog’s neck to work properly. They must be just tight enough to allow the “contacts” or electrodes to make good...

  • Page 18: Note

    18 setting the intensity level it is very important to set the correct intensity level on your r.A.P.T.Training system before beginning your training sessions to provide the proper level of stimulation without over-stimulating your dog. 1. Place the intensity selection dial so that the system is set...

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    19 setting the intensity level setting the jump stimulation level (cont.): 1. Press and hold button jump button. 2. While holding the jump button, turn the intensity dial to the desired jump stimulation level. The led will start flashing to indicate that you are programming the jump stimulation leve...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 maintenance it is very important to periodically clean your r.A.P.T. Series tm system for maximum performance. Regular cleaning will also lengthen the life of your unit. • clean the collar box, belt and buckle with lukewarm water and a mild anti-bacterial soap. • thoroughly clean the space betwee...

  • Page 21: Important Safety Notes

    21 important safety notes • before training with this unit, your dog’s health should be examined by a veterinarian. • do not use with aggressive-tempered dogs. •••• your r.A.P.T.Series tm collar is a very valuable tool if used correctly. It is extremely important that you completely understand all t...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    22 warranty • d.T. Systems premium lifetime warranty is the best warranty offered in the industry. This warranty is free to participating u.S. Customers (a completed warranty registration card must be returned within 30 days of original purchase). This changes our normal one year parts and labor war...

  • Page 23: Fcc/ic/ce Compliance

    23 fcc/ic/ce compliance your r.A.P.T. Series tm trainer has been manufactured under complete compliance with part 15 of the federal communication commission (fcc) rules, industry canada (ic) standard rss-310, and article 3 of the directive 1999/5/ec. The complex internal structure of each product ha...

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    24 2872 walnut hill lane dallas, texas 75229 tel: (214) 350-9446, (888) 588-8364 fax: (214) 350-7847 website: www.Dtsystems.Com e-mail: customerservice@dtsystems.Com 1-rapt 2013.04.20 printed in korea.