02. Preparation for use

2-1. Charging the battery

Before using the system, please charge the battery with the included charger. If the LEDs do not light up upon holding the grip, the battery is not charged, please charge with the charger.

How to charge the battery

  1. Connect the USB Type-A side of the USB power cable to the USB Type-A port.
    *Please prepare the USB Type-A port by yourself. Please use one with a rating of 5V 1A or higher.
  2. Connect the Micro USB end of the USB cable to the Micro USB port on the charger.
    The CHARGE lamp lights up in green to let you know that power is being applied.
  3. Set the DOMINATOR Official Battery into the charger.
    Align the protrusion on the charger with the notch on the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
    The CHARGE lamp lights up in red and charging begins.
    Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp lights up in green.
    *Immediately disconnect the USB cable and interrupt charging If the CHARGE lamp flashes red and green alternately when an abnormality has occurred such as a short circuit in the charging part.
  4. To remove the battery from the charger, push it in the direction of the arrow and pull it up.

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* This online manual applies to DOMINATOR Battery Charger (USB) CTP-DM01A-CHR2 available in 2024.

*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without to improve performance.

 

2-3. App installation and connection

About the companion app

After connecting to the app, all of the modes and settings can be used. Including Execution Mode, Transform Mode and Display Mode.
For users who don’t have a smartphone, the system is set to “Transform Mode” as the  factory default. The system can be transformed to “Paralyzer” and “Eliminator” in this mode by half pulling the trigger. This is described in more detail in the Transform Mode section.

*Once the system’s mode is changed using the companion app, the system will stay in that mode unless changed by the app. Without using the app there are some restrictions with Execution Mode, photos can’t be taken and the preview cannot be displayed.

*The companion app can’t be used without connecting to the system.

Installation and connection settings

Download and install the app onto your iOS/Android* smartphone or tablet. To download the app use the QR code below or go to the following URL – http://dominator.cerevo.com/app

*iOS 8.4.1 or later/Android 4.4 5.0 or later are required.

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Select your DOMINATOR’s Wi-Fi “Dominator-XXXXXXXX” in the Wi-Fi settings screen of your smartphone or tablet and input “dominator” as the password.

XXXXXXXX of “Dominator-XXXXXXXX” displayed on your screen Wi-Fi settings screen is your serial number. You can find your serial number on the inner label under the battery compartment cover.

2-2. Inserting the Battery

How to install the battery

Open the grip cover as in the below image.

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Please insert the battery as in the image.

*Do not to insert the battery while holding the grip. It may cause incorrect operation of the touch sensor.

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