Operation; All; Target; Searching Coil Sweeping - Pyle PHMD53 User Manual

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5. OPERATION

Your detector has 3 operation modes: ALL, DISC, and TARGET. These are all motion

modes. You will have to move the search coil to find your target.

5.1 ALL. This mode is used in general searching. In this mode, the unit will respond to all

kinds of metal. This mode will not discriminate any metal types.

5.2 DISC. This mode will help you to search and discriminate the target type. When your

metal detector is in DISC mode, the DISC knob is used to control the discrimination range.

When DISC is set to zero, the unit will respond to any metal object. Slowly rotate the

control clockwise to the high position to reject metal objects that you don't want. Rotate

the control further clockwise to discriminate nickel, zinc, and copper. If you continue to

rotate the DISC knob, most metal objects are rejected, except for silver.

5.3 TARGET. The operation mode TARGET is a non-motion mode. It works together with

the ALL mode to pinpoint the target accurately at a lower sensitivity. Set MODE switch to

ALL, hold the search coil 1 inch or more away from the ground. Press and hold down the

TARGET button. Sweep the search coil slowly over the search area and then you will

hear a constant beeping sound when the coil approaches the target. Release the button,

wait one or two seconds, then press and hold down the TARGET again. Sweep the

search coil- this time you will hear the sound once more when the coil is close to the

target; release the button here. Repeat the above steps until the unit only sounds in a

coil-sized area. Therefore, you will have pinpointed the location and the target metal

object should be under your search coil.

Keep the search coil moving at a comfortable rate. TAKE YOUR TIME. If you walk too

fast you will miss a lot of ground. Also if you sweep too fast, you'll lose sensitivity and

possibly miss the target.

Keep the search coil parallel to and as close to the ground as possible. This is important

for maximum coverage and depth. If you're hunting on a lawn, you can rub the coil right

on the grass.

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