Owner`s manual

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Familiarization
The Tracker can be switched instantly from search (SE) to
transmit (tr) mode at any time by simply pushing the search/
transmit button.
Options
Auto-Revert System
At startup, the user can engage the Tracker’s auto-revert safety
feature by pressing the options button (6) while pressing and
turning the on/off switch. With auto-revert engaged, the Tracker
will revert to transmit mode after five minutes in search mode.
If auto-revert is engaged, “Ar” will be shown in the power display
after the diagnostic testing. If auto-revert is not engaged, “nr” will
be displayed.
If auto-revert has been engaged, then after five minutes in
search mode, an alarm will sound for ten seconds and "Ar" will
flash repeatedly in the distance indicator. To remain in search
mode, press the search/transmit button or the options button
at any time during the ten-second alarm period. If ten seconds
elapses, “tr” will appear and the Tracker will revert to transmit
mode.
If auto-revert is not engaged, the Tracker will sound a short
alarm every ten minutes to remind the user that he or she is in
search mode.
Special Mode
Special (SP) mode is a feature designed to assist searchers
in the event of a multiple burial. It can help searchers isolate
individual signals when searching for more than one transmit-
ter at a time. In search (SE) mode, the Tracker only displays
the strongest signal (once the searcher is within about teen
meters). In special (SP) mode, however, it will display all signals,
regardless of their strength—providing they are within special
mode’s reduced search window (Figure E, page 11). In special
mode, the search area is reduced from 180 degrees—front and
back—to about 75 degrees: signals will only be displayed if they
are captured within the center three directional lights.
Special mode can only be entered while the user is in search
mode. To enter SP mode, press the options button (6). Release
the button when "SP" appears in the display window. When
signals are detected in this mode, they are displayed for a
shorter time than in SE mode.
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Familiarization
The Tracker DTS can be worn with or without its harness. The
manufacturer recommends securing it with the harness.
When worn with a harness, the Tracker DTS should be worn
underneath your outer garments, as shown in Figure A. The
concave side should be snug against your lower left rib cage.
To search, remove Tracker from pouch, but keep lanyard
attached to your body. If using without harness, keep Tracker in
a secure pocket, preferably in your pants or other garment that
won't be removed. When searching, secure Tracker to your wrist
with the lanyard.
Startup/Testing
Turn on the Tracker DTS by depressing and then turning the on/
off switch (1) clockwise (see inside front cover). When turned on,
the Tracker runs through a brief diagnostic test of all LED's, then
indicates the remaining battery life in the battery power display/
distance indicator (2). A reading of 95 to 99 percent indicates
fully charged batteries. After the diagnostics, the Tracker will
enter transmit mode (tr). The flashing transmit light (3) confirms
the unit is in transmit mode.
Power Supply
The Tracker DTS operates with three AAA alkaline batteries. Use
only high-quality alkaline batteries of identical age and brand. Do
not use rechargeables.
Note that the battery level percentage is approximate, depending
on battery manufacturer and operating temperature. The Tracker
will operate safely down to and below a zero battery power dis-
play. The manufacturer suggests, however, that you replace your
batteries frequently, well before this occurs.
If the Tracker is subjected to excessive moisture, open the bat-
tery door (4) to help allow the unit to dry. To prevent corrosion of
contacts, remove batteries during extended periods of inactivity.
Search/Transmit
To enter search mode, push the search/transmit button (5) for
at least one second, but for no longer than two seconds. During
this time, the distance indicator (2) will display two dashes
(“– –”). Release your thumb when the display changes from
“– –” to “SE” and the Tracker sounds a series of three beeps.
If the button is released before or after this time, it will remain in
transmit mode.
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