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- Page 1 CZ-3D Deep Search, 4-Tone, Target I.D. Metal Detector OPERATING MANUAL F I S H E R R E S E A R C H L A B O R A T O R Y...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS About Your Detector ..............pg. 1 Condensed Operating Instructions ........pg. 2 Factory Preset “Turn-On-And-Go” Marks ......pg. 2 Setting Up .................. pg. 3 Hipmounting ................pg. 5 Control Panel ................pg. 5 Turn-On Procedure ..............pg. 7 Ground Balancing ..............pg. 7 Pushbutton Method .............. -
Page 3: About Your Detector
Read this instruction manual thoroughly, practice often and you will be ready for some exciting treasure hunting. Drop us a line if you have any questions, comments or good finds to tell us about. In the meantime... Happy Hunting! Fisher Research Laboratory... -
Page 4: Condensed Operating Instructions
CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FACTORY PRE-SET “TURN-ON-AND-GO” MARKS Your CZ-3D is fairly simple to operate, especially when compared to other target ID machines. Even so, we strongly recommend that you read this entire manual. You’ll be able to tune your CZ-3D to your specific needs and conditions. -
Page 5: Setting Up
Seven foot search coil cable Upper stem Figure 1. FISHER CZ-3D Built-in detector stand The CZ-3D comes to you just about ready to use. Take a look at the diagram above and familiarize yourself with the parts of the CZ-3D before proceeding. - Page 6 SETTING UP 5. With the stem length properly adjusted, wrap the loop cable tightly around the center section stem and secure it with the two Velcro straps. Connect the cable connector to the control housing. CAUTION: Make sure that the cable is not pulled tight at the control housing and that you have enough slack at the search coil to adjust it to any angle.
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Page 7: Hipmounting
NOTE: If you’re working in shallow water you may want to hang the control housing around your neck or chest- mount with Fisher’s Chest Harness. Just make sure you put it in a heavy plastic bag sealed tightly around the cable. Remember, the only thing waterproof about the CZ-3D is the search coil. - Page 8 CONTROL PANEL or identify targets. 3. PINPOINT/DEPTH READING: A three purpose, spring loaded push-button. When pushed and held, the CZ-3D goes into a no-motion, all-metal mode for precise pinpointing and approximate depth reading of coin-sized targets. This button is also used in conjunction with the GROUND control during the ground balancing procedure.
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Page 9: Turn-On Procedure
TURN ON PROCEDURE 1. Set your controls as follows: GROUND = 10 DISC = 0 for normal use in target ID mode. (Set DISC to “Auto tune” for deep search, all-metal Auto tune mode. SENSITIVITY = 10 MODE =ENHANCE VOLUME = OFF 2. -
Page 10: Pushbutton Method
“PUSHBUTTON” GROUND BALANCE METHOD This will probably be your method of choice in all but the most difficult of ground conditions. It’s fast, easy and accurate. You can use this method in either the Autotune or Target ID mode. 1. With your controls set as in the “Turn-On” procedure, (GROUND control at 10), hold the search coil parallel to and 6 to 12 inches off the ground. - Page 11 "BOBBING" THE SEARCH COIL METHOD 1. Set as in the “Turn-On” procedure, making sure the DISC control is at AUTOTUNE and the SENSITIVITY control is set so you can just barely hear a threshold hum. Hold the search coil parallel to and 6 to 12 inches over the ground and at least three feet away from any metal objects.
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Page 12: Search Modes
“BOBBING” THE SEARCH COIL METHOD NOTES: 1. If you get an audio response as you first lower the coil with the GROUND CONTROL at 10, you’re probably over a piece of metal. Move and try again. 2. If you get a sudden bell tone, not preceded by an increasing audio response, you’re probably in some very highly mineralized soil or sand. -
Page 13: Search Modes: Auto Tune
SEARCH MODES AUTOTUNE SEARCH MODE Set the DISC control to Autotune for a very sensitive, wide-scan, all- metal, motion search mode. Since this mode responds to all metal targets and does not have the ability to identify or reject targets, this will probably not be your normal search mode. - Page 14 SEARCH MODES get a response. Keep in mind that for accurate target ID, the coil center must pass directly over the target. 5. Note the response you get over small targets. For small iron or steel targets, the meter needle will usually lock in the “IRON”...
- Page 15 SEARCH MODES the surface may set off the bell tone. The optional, smaller 5 inch coil is more likely to overload than the standard 8 inch coil. 10. You may also note that some square tabs ID as round tabs and vice versa. Because of the wide variety of sizes, shapes and conductivity of the many pull tabs manufactured over the years, there is overlap as far as identification goes.
- Page 16 SEARCH MODES FIGURE 4. TYPICAL CZ-3D AUDIO AND METER REPONSES. ¢ METER ¢ ¢ IRON IRON FOIL READING DISC SETTING: SHARP, NARROW RESPONSE NO RESPONSE SMOOTH, BROAD RESPONSE SEARCH AUTO COIL TUNE COPPER ¢ ¢ PENNY FOIL ¢ STEEL SMALL ZINC BOTTLE SILVER OR...
- Page 17 SEARCH MODES SUPPLEMENT A. TOM DANKOWSKI'S "ENHANCED" ID CHART • “REAL WORLD - OTHER” = Probable reading of what all other detectors will ID the specified target as in real dirt. • “REAL WORLD - CZ-3D” = Most probable reading on the CZ-3D in ‘enhance’ mode. •...
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Page 18: Searching
SEARCHING Good search techniques are as important to your success as having a good detector. 1. Make sure your CZ-3D is properly ground balanced and the MODE switch is in the proper position: SALT for wet ocean beaches, ENHANCE for just about every other situation. 2. - Page 19 SEARCHING Figure 5. SEARCH PATTERN. When the stem length is properly adjusted, the CZ-3D is balanced for sweeping in a tight semicircle. Wide to the right for right handers. Wide to the left for left handers.Be sure to overlap your sweeps. Figure 6.
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Page 20: Pinpointing: Pushbutton Pinpoint Mode
PINPOINTING PUSHBUTTON PINPOINT MODE Target location is quick and easy using the push-button Pinpoint mode. You do not have to keep the coil moving to get a response in this mode. 1. Once the presence of a target is indicated by the “beep-beep”... -
Page 21: Pinpointing: Target Id And Autotune Modes
PINPOINTING TARGET ID AND AUTOTUNE MODES Pinpointing in either of the search modes is difficult and requires practice. but with practice you should be able to get the hang of it. Many CZ-3D operators don’t even bother with the Pinpoint mode unless they want a depth reading. - Page 22 TARGET IDENTIFICATION 1. Once you’ve located a target, pinpoint its exact location as in the “Pinpointing” procedure. Since accurate ID is dependent on accurate pinpointing, it is recommended that you always press the PINPOINT button rather than try to pinpoint your target in either the Autotune or Target ID mode.
- Page 23 TARGET IDENTIFICATION 7. Set your discrimination at an appropriate level. If there’s very little trash in the area, set it low, say at iron discrimination and dig every good signal. If there is a lot of trash present and you’re mainly interested in coins, set the discrimination level high—you may even want to sacrifice nickels and zinc pennies in extremely trashy areas.
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Page 24: Depth Reading
DEPTH READING Your CZ-3D will give you a quick and approximate depth reading of coin-size targets, usually within an inch. 1. Place the search coil lightly on the ground at least twelve inches away from your target area. 2. Press and hold the PINPOINT button. 3. -
Page 25: Target Recovery
TARGET RECOVERY Once you have identified and pinpointed a target, your objective is to recover it quickly and neatly, leaving virtually no trace of your excavation. There are almost as many ways to do this, as there are treasure hunters. Whatever works for you is good enough as long as you don’t break any laws, damage vegetation, or leave uncovered holes. -
Page 26: Recovery Tools
RECOVERY TOOLS A heavy duty blunt screwdriver, sturdy hunting knife, or garden trowel are commonly used. Made especially for the Hobby of Metal Detecting are several well designed sand scoops, trowels, and digging tools . See your local dealer for more information. FALSE SIGNALS A “False Signal”... -
Page 27: Maintenance
FALSE SIGNALS Figure 8. TARGETS THAT AREN’T THERE. Coin lying at an angle or on edge. Long ferrous object (nail). Large deep target (water pipe). MAINTENANCE Your CZ-3D doesn’t require a lot of care. It’s built with high quality materials but there are a few things you should do to keep it in peak operating condition. -
Page 28: Treasure Hunters' Code Of Ethics
TREASURE HUNTERS’ CODE OF ETHICS LETS PRESERVE OUR TREASURED SPORT! Laws governing the use of metal detectors are becoming more and more common. In many countries, the use of metal detectors is illegal or severely restricted. Don’t let this happen in your area. ALWAYS get permission to hunt on private property. -
Page 29: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Check your batteries frequently by clicking the SENSITIVITY control counter clockwise into the BATT test position. The condition of the batteries will be indicated in two ways: 1) An Audio Tone. The stronger the better. A loud, high-pitched tone indicates good batteries. -
Page 30: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH ......Extended ............51" ..........Collapsed ..........41” WEIGHT ......Complete ..........3.7 lbs Control Housing ........1.5 lbs Handle and Coil ........2.2 lbs FREQUENCY ..................... 1. Multiple Frequency Transmit & Dual, VLF Receive ..5 KHz and 15 KHz ..........2. - Page 31 *Warranty may vary outside of the United States, see your dealer for details OPTIONAL ITEMS ......................Coil covers, hard carrying case, 10 1/2" Spider coil, 5" search coil, carry bag, holster, Fisher phones, stereo phones NOTES: 1. Subject to improvement or modification without notice.
- Page 32 Today, Fisher continues to set the standard by which all detectors are judged. •LIFETIME WARRANTY• Fisher believes in the products we produce and backs this belief with a Lifetime Warranty,the best in the industry, for a lifetime of service & satisfaction. Warranty may vary outside of the United States.