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- Page 1 Cat. No. 63-3011 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Three-Mode Discriminator Metal Detector with Analog Signal-Strength Meter...
- Page 2 FEATURES With your RadioShack Three-Mode Discrimination and Tone Control -- Discriminator Metal Detector with lets adjust detector’s Analog Signal-Strength Meter, you discrimination and adjust the tone it can hunt for coins, jewelry, gold, and sounds. This lets you set the detector so silver, just about anywhere.
- Page 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY The 7-inch searchcoil supplied with your detector efficiently finds deeply- buried objects, and is ideal for general use. However, if you are looking for tiny objects (coin-sized and smaller) that are not buried too deeply, a 4-inch searchcoil (such as RadioShack Cat. No.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preparation ..........5 Assembling the Detector . -
Page 5: Preparation
PREPARATION ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR Bottom view Lower Stem Upper Stem Assembling your Detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow these steps: Loosely attach searchcoil to the lower Connector on back of stem using the supplied control housing bolt and knurled knob. -
Page 6: Installing Batteries
Caution: Second Battery terminals facing out • The searchcoil’s plug fits into the connector only one way. Do not force it. First Battery terminals facing in • To disconnect the searchcoil’s cable form the detector, grasp the plug and pull it out of the connector. -
Page 7: Using Headphones
Your local Radio Shack Store has a wide selection of headphones. Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when... -
Page 8: Understanding The Detector
UNDERSTANDING THE DETECTOR OPERATION DISC/ALL METAL/TONE Your RadioShack Three-Mode Discriminator Metal Detector with Analog Signal-Strength Meter is a “motion” detector. This means that you must move the searchcoil slightly to detect the presence of metal (see “Pinpointing a Target” on page 12) The motion required is DISC/ALL METAL/TONE slight, and pinpointing targets is very... -
Page 9: Testing The Detector
TESTING THE 6. Make sure the detector is set to DETECTOR detect the type of metal you are To learn how the detector reacts to using to test it (see “Adjusting different metals, you should test it DISC/TONE” on Page 12). before you use it the first time. -
Page 10: Holding The Detector
HOLDING THE 5. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a DETECTOR gold ring or a coin) on the ground. (If Stand with your arm you are using valuable metal such extended only slightly as gold to test the detector, mark the in front of your body. -
Page 11: Fine-Tuning The Detector
TONE MODE AUDIO RESPONSES HIGH BROKEN TONE RESPONSE TONE TONE Copper, Silver & Brass Iron & Steel Gold & Nickel Old & New Pull Tabs As shown here, the detector sounds a the target is probably junk metal. low tone when it detects small gold •... -
Page 12: Adjusting Disc/Tone
Notes: PINPOINTING A TARGET • SENSITIVITY also turns the Accurately pinpointing a target while detector on and off. detecting makes digging it up easier. • If you set the detector’s sensitivity Accurately pinpointing small metal too high, the detector might sound objects takes practice. -
Page 13: False Signals
the detector beeps. FALSE SIGNALS Note: The detector beeps just as the Your detector is extremely sensitive, center of the searchcoil passes and will detect even deeply-buried directly over the buried target. metal. Because of this, trash-induced signals other sources If you have difficulty pinpointing very interference might cause signals that strong... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems, here are some suggestions that might help. If none of these suggestions help, take your detector to your local Radio Shack Store store for assistance. PROBLEM SUGGESTION The detector displays or The sensitivity might be set too high. Adjust sounds false signals. -
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Three Mode Discriminator Metal Detector with Analog Signal-Strength Meter is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your detector so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the detector’s chassis dry and do not let water enter it. -
Page 16: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics
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 per- mission. • Take care to refill all holes and try not to leave any damage. •...