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TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
1. Respect the rights and property of others.
2. Observe all laws, whether national, state or local.
3. Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.
4. Leave the land and vegetation as it was. Fill in the holes.
5. All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set. Always obtain permission
before searching any site. Be extremely careful while probing, picking up, or discarding
trash items. And ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES!
METAL DETECTOR
5-YEAR LIMIT
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TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector Quick-Start Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY TERMINOLOGY medium size gold ring also register here. READING THE DISPLAY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the terminology among detectorists. ZINC: Newer US pennies (post-1982), and PROBABLE identification of the targeted Canadian $1 and $2 coins register here. Many non- metal, as well as the PROBABLE depth of the ELIMINATION US coins of recent vintage will also register here. target. Reference t
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Velcro Strap S-Rod Locking Collar Upper Stem Cable Locking Collar Knurled Knob Velcro Strap Bolt Coil continued ASSEMBLY TARGET IDENTIFICATION Assembly is easy and requires no tools. 2-Digit Target Identification The 2-digit value in the middle of the screen provides a specific target value 1 Loosen both Locking Collars by rotating 100% l to help identify buried targets more accurately. With practice in the field, you counterclockwise will learn to associate target values with specific objects
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Velcro Strap Middle Stem Velcro Strap Battery Compartment (back side) Locking Collar Locking Collar TARGET IDENTIFICATION ASSEMBLY Nut In DISCRIMINATION mode, targets are identified both audibly and visually as follows: Adjusting the Arm Rest 1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals The arm rest may be moved 2. A 2-digit target I.D. forward or backwards by removing 3. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it armrest the single screw and nut, and then The de
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS BATTERIES GROUND BALANCING continued The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. When operating in ALL-METALS mode the goal is to eliminate the sound as the coil is being pumped over the ground. In some soils, Rechargeable batteries can also be used. the sound is not completely eliminated. If the ground balance If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a adjustment is in
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cont. QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION OPERATION and CONTROLS I. Supplies Needed GROUND BALANCING continued • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • a Nickel • a Quarter When manually ground balancing, try to “feel out” a spot on the ground II. Position the Detector to make sure there is no metal present. In order to avoid locking onto a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. metal, the detector will not ground grab where the GROUND setting i
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THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS GROUND BALANCING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When 4. GROUND GRAB searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals interfere with the challenges and objectives: signals from metal objects. All soils differ, and can differ greatly, in the type and amount of ground minerals present. This detector incorporates groun
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS continued THE BASICS MODE SELECTIONS continued 4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION or ALL-METALS How to Pinpoint top of the target. Repeat this modes, the relative depth of an object is displayed at the bottom of the Position the searchcoil an inch or two procedure to narrow the zone even display in a 3-segment format: shallow, medium, or deep. A more accurate (2.5-5cm) above the ground, and to the further. Eac
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS OPERATION and CONTROLS MODE SELECTIONS POWERING UP Press There are four selections under the MODE section of the display. • The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode. • Press to toggle between DISCRIMINATION, ALL METALS and Motion is required. GROUND GRAB. • Sensitivity is at about 70% of maximum (value reads “80”) • While operating in the DISCRIMINATION or ALL METALS mode, press • All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects wil
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cont. cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued MENU SELECTIONS 1. SENSITIVITY 4. # OF TONES While the # OF TONES line is highlighted, use and to program the Use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the SENSITIVITY number of different audio tones. line is highlighted. Different target categories are identified by different audio tones in order to give Maximum sensitivity setting is 99. you the fastest real-time reference while searching. Most experien
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued 2. DISC. LEVEL Use and to increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. Each time you press , more types of metals are eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then all targets classified in that category will not be detected. Pressing reverses the discrimination process. With each press of , more types of metals will be included and therefo
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cont. cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued MENU SELECTIONS continued 2. DISC. LEVEL NOTCH continued Use and increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. At any time, the display screen indicates the current category notches or Each time you press , more types of metals are eliminated from detection. discrimination settings. Any category whose description is not visible will not Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued MENU SELECTIONS 4. # OF TONES 1. SENSITIVITY While the # OF TONES line is highlighted, use and to program the number of different audio tones. Use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the SENSITIVITY line is highlighted. Different target categories are identified by different audio tones in order to give you the fastest real-time reference while searching. Most experienced users Maximum sensitivity setti
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS OPERATION and CONTROLS MODE SELECTIONS POWERING UP Press There are four selections under the MODE section of the display. • The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode. • Press to toggle between DISCRIMINATION, ALL METALS and Motion is required. GROUND GRAB. • Sensitivity is at about 70% of maximum (value reads “80”) • While operating in the DISCRIMINATION or ALL METALS mode, press • All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects wil
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continued cont. THE BASICS OPERATION and CONTROLS MODE SELECTIONS continued 4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION or ALL-METALS How to Pinpoint top of the target. Repeat this modes, the relative depth of an object is displayed at the bottom of the Position the searchcoil an inch or two procedure to narrow the zone even display in a 3-segment format: shallow, medium, or deep. A more accurate (2.5-5cm) above the ground, and to the further. Eac
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING GROUND BALANCING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following 4. GROUND GRAB challenges and objectives: All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals interfere with the signals from metal objects. All soils differ, and can differ greatly, in the type and amount of ground minerals present. This detector incorporates groun
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cont. QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION OPERATION and CONTROLS I. Supplies Needed GROUND BALANCING continued • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • a Nickel • a Quarter When manually ground balancing, try to “feel out” a spot on the ground II. Position the Detector to make sure there is no metal present. In order to avoid locking onto a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. metal, the detector will not ground grab where the GROUND setting i
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS BATTERIES GROUND BALANCING continued The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. When operating in ALL-METALS mode the goal is to eliminate the sound as the coil is being pumped over the ground. In some soils, Rechargeable batteries can also be used. the sound is not completely eliminated. If the ground balance If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a adjustment is in
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Velcro Strap Middle Stem Velcro Strap Battery Compartment (back side) Locking Collar Locking Collar TARGET IDENTIFICATION ASSEMBLY Nut In DISCRIMINATION mode, targets are identified both audibly and visually as follows: Adjusting the Arm Rest 1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals The arm rest may be moved 2. A 2-digit target I.D. forward or backwards by removing 3. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it armrest the single screw and nut, and then The de
