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METAL DETECTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
If you do not have prior experience
with a metal detector, we strongly
recommend that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity
to a low setting in the
event of false signals.
Always begin use at a
reduced sensitivity level; this device is
designed to work “into-the-noise”, so
expect chatter at high sensitivity.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for
outdoor use only. Many household
appliances emit electromagnetic energy,
which can interfere with the detector. If
condu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Quick-Start Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Basic Of Metal Detecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-
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TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. ELIMINATION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field. DISCRIMINATION When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the detector "eliminates" certain metals, we refer to this as the detector "discriminating" among di
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Velcro Strap S-Rod Locking Collar Upper Stem Cable Locking Collar Knurled Knob Velcro Strap Bolt Coil ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. 1 Loosen both Locking Collars by rotating 100% l counterclockwise 2 Insert the Upper Stem into the S-Rod and click l Silver Button into hole 3 Position the lower stem with the silver l button toward the back. Using the bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem. 4 Press the button on the upper end of l the lower stem, and slid
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Velcro Strap Lo Middle Stem Velcro Strap cking Collar Locking Collar ASSEMBLY Nut Adjusting the Arm Rest The arm rest may be moved forward or backwards by removing armrest the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece arm rest. Users with shorter arms may find the arm rest more comfortable in Screw the forward position. In order to move the arm rest backwards, the plastic plug must be removed from Hand-grip the aluminum tube. S-Rod Arm Rest Strap (optional accessory) The strap i
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BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing. Slide the battery door to the side and remove it to expose the battery compartment. BATTERY LIFE Expect 20 to 25 hours of life from a 9-volt alkaline ba
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QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • a Nickel • a Quarter II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the searchcoil off the ground. b. Keep the searchcoil away from walls, floors, and metal objects. c. Remove watches, rings, and jewelry. d. Turn off lights or appliances, whose electromagnetic emissions may cause interfere
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THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following challenges and objectives: 1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals. 2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find, like pull-tabs. 3. Identifying a buried metal object before you dig it up. 4. Estimating the size and depth of objects, to facilitate digging them up. 5. Eliminating the
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continued THE BASICS 4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION mode, the relative depth of an object is displayed on the right of the display in a 5-segment format. A more accurate depth reading is available in a no-motion mode, using PINPOINT mode. Pinpoint displays target depth in inches. Pinpoint does not require the coil to be in motion to detect metals. The ability to hold the searchcoil motionless over the target also aids in tracing an outli
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OPERATION and CONTROLS POWERING UP Press • The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode. Motion is required. • Default sensitivity is at about 70% of maximum, (08). • All target categories except iron are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects will be detected except iron. HOW TO WORK THE CONTROLS POWER ON/OFF Press MODE button to TOGGLE between the Discrimination and All-Metals modes. Press or Buttons to CHANGE THE SETTING of the active menu item. Press and hold The act
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS 1. SENSITIVITY Use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the SENSITIVITY line is highlighted. Maximum sensitivity setting is 12. Minimum sensitivity setting is 4. If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects being detected, reduce the sensitivity. The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This magnetic field that the detector
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued 2. DISC. LEVEL and Use to increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. Each time you press , a target category is eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then targets classified in that category will not be detected. Pressing reverses the discrimination process. With each press of , a category description will reappear, indicating that tar
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued NOTCH continued At any time, the display screen indicates the current category notches or discrim- ination settings. Any category whose description is not visible will not be detected. For example, the following settings tell us that: • The nickel, dime, quarter and 50¢ categories will be detected. • All other categories of targets (iron, foil, alum and zinc) will not be detected. 4. VOLUME While the VOLUME line is highlighted, use and to ch
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MODE SELECTIONS There are three selections under the MODE section of the display. • Press to toggle between DISCRIMINATION and ALL METALS. • Press at any time to activate PINPOINT mode. 1. DISCRIMINATION Mode This mode is the default mode, and requires the searchcoil to be in motion in order to detect and identify targets. This is the mode most commonly used for continuous searching. In this mode, targets are identified with distinct tones, and are classified in cat
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cont. OPERATION and CONTROLS MODE SELECTIONS continued Narrow It Down 3. PINPOINT To further narrow the field of detection, Enter PINPOINT from either Disc or All position the searchcoil near the center Metals mode. Press and hold to of the response pattern (but not at the activate pinpoint. Pinpoint detection is exact center), release , and then only active for as long as you keep quickly press-and-hold it again. Now depressed. you will only hear a response when Pinpoint is used to find the
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TARGET IDENTIFICATION In DISCRIMINATION mode, targets are identified both audibly and visually as follows: 1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals 2. A 2-digit target I.D. 3. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION: Tones identify targets as follows: LOW TONE Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, like nails and tin cans. Smallest-sized gold objects and some steel bottle caps MEDIUM TONE Foil, pull-tabs (some new style), nick
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continued TARGET IDENTIFICATION 2-Digit Target Identification The 2-digit value in the middle of the screen provides a specific target value to help identify buried targets more accurately. With practice in the field, you will learn to associate target values with specific objects. Coins are more likely to yield the same value with each pass of the coil due to their concentric shape. The presence of multiple targets will yield multiple tones. Trash objects are more likely to yield a differe
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DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY ZINC: Newer US pennies (post-1982), and READING THE DISPLAY Canadian $1 and $2 coins register here. Many non- The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the US coins of recent vintage will also register here. PROBABLE identification of the targeted metal, as well as the PROBABLE depth of the target. DIME: Dimes and older copper pennies (pre- 1982) register here. The detector will register a consistent target identification, upon each sweep of the coil, 50¢+: Silver Dollars,
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TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’ apart • Highly oxidized • Only dig up buried object repeatable signals • Environmental • Reduce sensitivity electromagnetic until erratic interference signals cease Constant low tone • Discharged battery • R
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TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS: • Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission. • Take care to refill all holes and try not to leave any damage. • Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found. • Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property. • Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtes
