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Turn on
(pg. 12)
Choose a detecting mode
(pg. 12)
Coin & Treasure Mode
(pg. 18)
Choose a Discrimination Pattern
Set Noise Cancel (Auto or Manual)
Set Ground Balance (Auto, Manual or Track)
Begin detecting!
These quick start instructions allow you to begin
detecting straight away and fi nd important reference
information for setting up your X-Terra 70.
Minelab encourages all users to read the entire
manual to ensure a complete understanding of all
the features and functions that your X-Terra 70 off ers.
Prospecting Mode
(pg. 19)
(pg. 22, 24)
Set the Iron Mask Level
(pg. 22, 24)
(pg. 34)
(pg. 42)
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- Page 1 fi nd important reference information for setting up your X-Terra 70. Minelab encourages all users to read the entire manual to ensure a complete understanding of all the features and functions that your X-Terra 70 off ers.
- Page 2 By getting to know with a highly competent and innovative Research and Development team, your X-Terra 70 you can become one of the many who find inspired by the genius of Mr. Bruce Candy.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS How Detectors Work Menu Operation VFLEX Technology Adjusting Menu Settings Assembling Your X-Terra 70 Sensitivity List of Parts Adjusting Sensitivity Connecting the Coil Volume Shaft Assembly Adjusting Volume Armrest Assembly Noise Cancel Connecting the Control Box Choosing a Noise Cancel Channel 35... -
Page 4: Coin & Treasure Mode (Pg
Supply Analog Signal Standard VLF Signal Precision VFLEX Signal (Without VFLEX) The X-Terra detectors are Minelab’s fi rst products to For the X-Terra user, this precision means dependable incorporate VFLEX Technology. performance and improved immunity to environmental PRIMARY MICRO SECONDARY MICRO... -
Page 5: Assembling Your X-Terra
ASSEMBLING YOUR X-TERRA 70 List of Parts Connecting the Coil Before assembling your X-Terra 70, please Plug the two rubber washers into the holes check that the package includes these parts: on either side of the lower shaft yoke. Coil... -
Page 6: Armrest Assembly
Ensure that the end hold it in place. of the strap will be fastened outwards from your arm. The X-Terra 70 is designed to be Inserting Batteries used in either the left or right hand. This diagram shows the velcro strap... -
Page 7: Keypad Layout
KEYPAD LAYOUT POWER Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) area Turns the detector on/off. ACCEPT REJECT Accepts or rejects certain PATTERNS metals by turning on/off Scrolls through the different individual discrimination Discrimination Patterns segments (Coin & Treasure (Coin & Treasure Mode only). Mode only). -
Page 8: Lcd Layout
Indicates that the Iron Mask deep a target is. The Indicates that Pinpoint Treasure Mode only). discrimination has been more arrows displayed, has been activated The X-Terra 70 has selected (Prospecting Mode the deeper the target (Pinpointing, pg. 26). three patterns only) (Preset Discrimination is likely to be (Coin &... -
Page 9: Turning The Detector On
Detecting Modes Press to toggle between MODE AUTO The X-Terra 70 can save separate settings for each mode. When a mode has been Coin & Treasure Mode and Before detecting, it is important to selected, the menu settings that have Prospecting Mode. -
Page 10: Holding The Detector
1” (2.5cm) coil parallel to the ground The X-Terra 70 coil is waterproof. (Care of Your X-Terra 70, pg. 52) Shaft is the Shaft is too short correct length... -
Page 11: A Simple Detecting Exercise
DETECTOR AUDIO A SIMPLE DETECTING EXERCISE Buried metal objects are referred to as Don’t worry if the detector is not Target Response Threshold (Background sound) targets. Before attempting to pinpoint producing a sound over the nail - this (Metal Object Response) This is the background ‘buzz’... -
Page 12: Coin & Treasure Mode
PROSPECTING MODE COIN & TREASURE MODE Coin & Treasure Mode Prospecting Mode is used for detecting is used to find metal such as gold valuable objects, including old and modern coins, nuggets and relics, in highly mineralised, ‘difficult’ areas. jewellery and artifacts. Undesired objects such as Targets are identified by audio only, the number on the display pull-tabs and bottle caps may be rejected. -
Page 13: Target Id
fl ashing icon on the detector. Target ID Stability The X-Terra 70 has a fine Discrimination Scale, but this may result in some instability of the displayed Target ID in some areas with highly mineralised soil. -
Page 14: Preset Discrimination Patterns
PRESET DISCRIMINATION PATTERNS The X-Terra 70 has an All Metal Pattern, All Metal Pattern three preset Discrimination Patterns and Accepts signals from all types of Iron Mask. metals, everything from jewellery The combinations of accepted and to rusty nails . No target... -
Page 15: Choosing A Discrimination Pattern
EDITING DISCRIMINATION PATTERNS Pattern All Metal Shortcut The Preset Discrimination Patterns may be edited to create custom patterns. Discrimination The X-Terra 70 has an All In Coin & Treasure Method 1 - to reject a specific Metal shortcut available Mode use PATTERNS Target ID using an actual target in both modes. -
Page 16: Pinpointing
This is determined by using PINPOINT this target will Once a target has been located, clear Enabling Pinpoint instructs the X-Terra 70 to produce a loud, the surface of loose material and check temporarily disengage discrimination and high tone sound again for a signal. -
Page 17: Menu Operation
Exits Settings, and returns to a blank will return. detection display The X-Terra 70 has three categories of settings; Mode Specifi c, General and Mode Dependent. Mode Specific Settings Mode Dependent Settings The Mode Specific Settings are used, The Mode Dependent Settings are saved and also saved, for one mode only. -
Page 18: Sensitivity
ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY The X-Terra 70 is highly sensitive and has Press and choose Sensitivity. MENU SELECT a wide Sensitivity adjustment range. It is important to set the correct Sensitivity – Use the buttons to adjust the level for your detecting conditions. -
Page 19: Volume
, to return to PINPOINT DETECT detection. Speaker/Headphone Volume The X-Terra 70 is able to save separate settings for both the speaker volume and headphones volume, switching from one to the other automatically as the headphones are connected (Accessories, pg. 50). -
Page 20: Noise Cancel
NOISE CANCEL CHOOSING A NOISE CANCEL CHANNEL The detector may become noisy or Manual erratic due to electrical interference Press and choose Noise MENU SELECT from powerlines, electrical equipment Cancel. or other detectors operating close by. This interference is interpreted as a –... -
Page 21: Threshold
, to return to PINPOINT DETECT detection. Speaker/Headphone Threshold The X-Terra 70 is able to save separate settings for both the speaker Threshold and headphones Threshold, switching from one to the other automatically as the headphones are connected (Accessories, pg. 50). -
Page 22: Tones
TONES ADJUSTING TONES Target Tones Press and choose Tones. MENU SELECT Adjusting Target Tones in Coin & Treasure Mode The number of Target Tones may – Use the to select either 1, 2, 3, 4, be selected from the Tones menu. or Multiple Target Tones (99). -
Page 23: Ground Balance
GROUND BALANCE The X-terra 70 is capable of operating Activating Ground Balance in two different types of grounds, (Beach) magnetic (ie. inland parks) and Press conductive (wet areas of salt water GROUND BALANCE beaches). Ground mineralisation Press and hold GROUND BALANCE may cause false target signals in all three seconds. -
Page 24: Adjusting Ground Balance
ADJUSTING GROUND BALANCE Auto Auto Using the detector in All Metal, find a clear Press to activate Automatic MODE AUTO area of ground without any targets. Ground Balance, and begin to continuously lower and raise the coil over the ground. Hold the coil parallel and 4”... -
Page 25: Factory Presets
FACTORY PRESETS Factory Preset Mode Factory Preset The X-Terra 70 allows the user to reset Mode Specific, General and Mode settings for the current detect mode only. Dependent settings are all saved when the X-Terra 70 is switched off Select the detect mode which (pg. -
Page 26: Sounds
SOUNDS BATTERY BEHAVIOUR Threshold Start Up Sequence The X-Terra 70 is capable of using When the detector battery is low, the This is the background ‘buzz’ given When the detector is turned on, there is different types of AA batteries:... -
Page 27: Coil Identification
ERROR MESSAGES COIL IDENTIFICATION The X-Terra 70 is capable of operating at three different transmission frequencies Coil Unplugged set by VFLEX compatible coils. The coil is not connected to the detector. Standard (7.5kHz) This frequency is most suitable for general detecting for most ground... -
Page 28: Accessories
Skid Plate battery life. A skid plate comes as The X-Terra 70 is able to save separate standard with the detector. settings for both the speaker volume If it wears out from and headphone volume, switching... -
Page 29: Care Of Your X-Terra
The X-Terra 70 is a high quality electronic instrument, Coil 9” Concentric 7.5 kHz finely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. Visual Display Positive Reflective LCD Taking proper care of your X-Terra 70 is common sense. Audio Internal Speaker and Headphone Output Search Mode Motion Detector Discrimination... -
Page 30: User Preferences
USER NOTES USER PREFERENCES... -
Page 31: Service Repair Form
SERVICE REPAIR FORM Today’s Date Detector / Model Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Faulty Part(s) Owner’s Name Address Telephone ( ) Day Home Fax ( Email DESCRIPTION OF FAULT...