Troubleshooting - Minelab EQUINOX 600 Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the listed problems, try the recommended actions first before
contacting an Authorised Service Centre.
Problem
Detector does not turn on
Detector turns on, but turns off by
itself
Erratic Noises
No sound – Wired headphones
No sound – WM 08
No sound – Bluetooth® Headphones
ML 80 Headphones will not pair
Distortion/Crackling heard in ML 80
Headphones when connected via
Bluetooth®.
Speaker is squeaky or muffled after
submersion in cold water
Headphone icon is on, but no
headphones are connected
Shaft twist-lock seizes
Recommended Action
1. Connect the EQUINOX USB charger to the detector and a power source. If the detector functions then the
detector is OK. Wait for the charging indicator to stop flashing to indicate that the detector is fully charged.
2. Remove the EQUINOX USB charger – if the detector powers off immediately, the battery needs replacing.
1. Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged.
1. Move away from local sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
2. Perform an Automatic Noise Cancel.
3. Perform Ground Balance.
4. Reduce the Sensitivity level.
1. Check that the detector is on, and start-up has completed.
2. Check that Volume (including Tone Volume Tone Regions) is set to an audible level (e.g. 20).
3. Check that the headphones are plugged in.
4. Unplug the headphones and confirm that the speaker is audible.
5. If available, try using a different set of headphones.
1. Check that the WM 08 is on and the blue LED is illuminated (not flashing). If slow flashing, check detector Wireless
is turned on. If fast flashing, check detector Wireless is in pairing.
2. If the WM 08 does not turn on, try recharging it.
3. Confirm the 'Wireless' setting is set to 'On' .
4. Plug headphones directly into the detector to verify that the headphones are not the problem.
5. Check that Volume (including Tone Volume Tone Regions) is set to an audible level (e.g. 20). If the WM 08 is not
connected, the speaker will be audible.
6. If the Bluetooth® icon appears on the LCD, then WM 08 is not connected.
7. Try re-pairing the WM 08 to the detector.
8. If available, try using a different set of headphones connected to the WM 08.
1. Check that the headphones are turned on.
2. Check that Wireless is turned on and paired with Bluetooth® headphones.
3. Check that the headphones are charged.
4. Check that the detector Volume is set to an audible level (e.g. 20).
5. Ensure the volume control on the headphones is turned up.
6. Try wired headphones.
7. Try a different set of Bluetooth® headphones.
1. Try powering off the ML 80 headphones and then re-pair. Read
2. Ensure the headphones are within 1 metre (3-feet) of the detector control unit, with no obstructions between
the headphones and detector (including your own body).
3. Move away from sources of interference such as mobile phones.
4. If there are many other Bluetooth® devices nearby, pairing may take longer. Move away from the area and try to
pair again.
5. Perform a factory reset on the headphones and attempt to re-pair to the detector.
6. Pair the detector with a WM 08 or different Bluetooth® headphones, then attempt to re-pair ML 80 headphones
to the detectors.
1. Reduce the volume on the headphones until distortion is removed. Increase detector volume if required to
compensate for the reduced volume.
1. Allow up to half an hour for the detector internal air pressure to return to normal.
1. Check that the headphone socket is clear of water and obstructions.
2. If water is present, use a warm air dryer to dry the connector.
1. Separate the shafts and turn the twist lock back and forth several times to clear any dirt build-up, then
thoroughly rinse in clean water before putting back together.
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'Pairing Wireless Headphones' on page 56.