12. HANDHELD TRANSMITTER LCD
The LCD screen indicates the stimulation level on the
screen ranging from (0-127). The battery life indicator
shows: 3 bars = full charge, 2 bars = medium charge, and
1 bar = needs charge.
When pressing the Mode button, the selected beeper
volume level is shown on the LCD (Note: Pressing the
Mode button once will also set the unit in the Run/
Point mode). When the toggle switch is set on the
orange collar, the LCD will read: L1= lowest volume, L2
= medium volume and L3 = highest volume. When the
toggle switch is set on the green collar, , the LCD will
read: H1 = lowest volume, H2 = medium volume and H3
= highest volume.
66
Care for LCD Transmitters in Cold Temperature
In cold temperatures ( - 10° C or below), the Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) on your transmitter may be dim or
slow to respond. Wait until the display becomes visible
before selecting any training level. Even though the
LCD screen might be dim or slow to respond when you
push the Nick or Constant button, the transmitter will
still function properly. In the occurrence of extremely
cold weather, the LCD screen might take a moment to
respond causing the intensity level to freeze at that
current level. In this situation, if you turn the Rheostat
Dial, the level on the screen may not change but the
actual intensity from the receiver/coller will change in
agreement with the dial.
In this situation, it is ideal to either wait until your
transmitter is back to working order before emitting a
correction, or while holding the Constant button down
slowly turn the Rheostat Dial while watching your dog's
reaction. Do not turn the Rheostat Dial rapidly, because
the receiver/collar will emit a static correction based
on the level of the Rheostat Dial, which might not be
correctly reflected on the LCD screen.
Attention!
When using the unit in cold temperatures, it is
recommended that the transmitter is placed under
your jacket next to your body. The warmth of your
body will greatly improve the battery life and usage.
67