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VANQUISH 440/540 USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 VANQUISH 440/540 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Contents QUICK START TARGET IDENTIFICATION ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 ��������������������������������������������������������12 Target Identification Number ����������������������������������������������������12 SEARCH MODES Discrimination Segments ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 �������������������������������������������������������������12 Coin ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Accept/Reject �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Jewellery Reject a Detected Target ���������������������������������������������������������������12 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 Relic ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 Discrimination Patterns ����������������������������������������������������������������13 Custom ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Discrimination Pattern Edit ����������������������������������������������������������13 Store a Custom Search Mode...
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Wait For 5 Turn On Go Detecting Seconds Search Modes Press the Search Mode button to select the next Search Mode� The VANQUISH 440 and 540 have four Search Modes that each have unique target separation and depth abilities. Choosing the right Search Mode will help you find more of what you’re looking for. COIN JEWELLERY Find common modern coins from around the world while...
  • Page 4 Controls 1. Backlight On/Off 7. Accept/Reject (540 only) Turns the backlight on and off (page 6)� Accepts or Rejects targets by turning on/off individual Discrimination Segments (page 12)� 2. Power On/Off 8. Discrimination Pattern Edit Turns the detector on and off� Navigates left and right to select individual Discrimination Press and hold from Off (7 seconds) to restore factory Segments when editing a Discrimination Pattern...
  • Page 5: Backlight Indicator

    Display 1. Battery Level 7. Target Identification Number Indicates the current battery level (page 15)� Indicates the numerical value of a detected target, allowing the identification of an object before digging� For 2. Backlight Indicator (540 only) example, a US quarter will always display the same Target Indicates that the backlight is On (page 6)�...
  • Page 6: Detector Settings

    BACKLIGHT The Volume control changes the loudness of target signals� The VANQUISH 540 has a red backlight for detecting in low‑ light situations� The Backlight is turned off by default at each Use the Volume Minus and Plus buttons to adjust the Volume start‑up to reduce battery consumption�...
  • Page 7: Excessive Noise

    The VANQUISH 540 allows the Iron Bias level to be set to The Sensitivity Low� This allows the detector to better identify coins amongst adjustment buttons dense ferrous trash�...
  • Page 8 Pinpoint LOCATE A TARGET WITH PINPOINT Pinpointing helps you to quickly narrow down the location of a buried target, allowing you to determine its exact location 1� Holding the coil away from the approximate target before digging� location, press and hold the Pinpoint button to enable The difference in tone and volume will help to locate the Pinpoint�...
  • Page 9 Pinpoint LOCATE A TARGET MANUALLY It is possible to locate a target successfully without using Pinpoint, however this requires practice� This method may be required when a desirable target is surrounded by trash� 1� Sweep the coil slowly across the target location keeping the coil parallel to the ground�...
  • Page 10: Depth Gauge

    Depth Gauge The Depth Gauge indicates the approximate depth of a detected target� The Depth Gauge is a guide only� Fewer arrows indicate a shallower target, more arrows indicate a deeper target� The accuracy can vary depending on the target type and ground conditions�...
  • Page 11: Turn Bluetooth On/Off

    ML 80 Wireless Headphones Any standard Bluetooth® headphones or earbuds can be used with the VANQUISH 540, however the use of aptX™ Low VANQUISH 540 Pro‑Pack is supplied with Minelab ML 80 Latency headphones is recommended (such as the Minelab Bluetooth®...
  • Page 12: Target Identification

    Target Identification TARGET IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DISCRIMINATION SEGMENTS Target Identification (Target ID) numbers range from –9 to 40 Discrimination Segments are located along top of the LCD� with ferrous (iron) targets ranging from –9 to 0� They display Target IDs grouped into zones� When a target is detected, it is represented as a number that Each Target Identification Number has a corresponding appears on the Target Identification Number field on the...
  • Page 13 Target Identification DISCRIMINATION PATTERNS The Discrimination Pattern Edit Discrimination Segments can be turned on or off to either buttons (Left/Right arrows) detect or ignore targets� All segments that are on will be heard (accepted), and all segments that are off will not be 4�...
  • Page 14 1� Press the All‑Metal button to enable All‑Metal� VANQUISH 440 has three Target Tones: Low, Mid, and High� VANQUISH 540 has five Target Tones: T1 to T5� The All‑Metal button The tone break position is the point on the discrimination scale at which the Target Tone changes from one pitch to 2�...
  • Page 15: Batteries And Charging

    AA NiMH batteries Low Battery For detailed instructions, compliance and safety information for the Minelab AA NiMH Battery Charger, refer to the If using non‑rechargable batteries, the Battery Level Indicator instructions included with the charger� will flash for approximately 20 minutes before automatic shut‑down�...
  • Page 16: Detector Care And Safety

    Detector Care and Safety ƒ Wash your hands before handling the detector after applying sunscreen or insect repellents� ƒ Do not use solvents to clean� Use a damp cloth with a mild soap detergent� ƒ Never allow the detector to come into contact with gasoline/petrol or other petroleum‑based liquids�...
  • Page 17: Error Codes

    Error Codes Some detector faults will display an Error Code on the Target ID Number field� Try the recommended actions shown below before contacting an Authorised Service Centre� Coil Disconnect 'Cd' will appear on the Target ID Number in the event of a Coil Disconnect Error� In the event of a Coil Disconnect Error, follow these steps: 1�...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Detector does not turn on, or turns off by itself (with or without ‘bF’ indication) 1� Charge or replace the batteries� Erratic/excessive noise 1� Move away from local sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)� 2� Restart the detector and wait for Automatic Noise Cancel to complete� 3�...
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    V8 skidplate� Excludes wired 3�5 mm (1/8″) headphones� Equipment may vary according to the model or items ordered with your detector� Minelab reserves the right to respond to ongoing technical progress by introducing changes in design, equipment and technical features at any time�...
  • Page 20: Factory Reset

    Factory Reset is complete� DISCLAIMER The Minelab metal detector described in this instruction manual has been expressly designed and manufactured as a quality metal detector and is recommended for treasure and gold detecting in non‑hazardous environments� This metal detector has not been designed for use as a mine detector or as a live munitions detection tool�...
  • Page 21 North, South & Central America +1 630 401 8150 info@minelabamericas�com Minelab International Ltd. Europe & Russia +353 21 423 2352 minelab@minelab�ie Minelab MEA General Trading LLC Middle East & Africa +971 4 254 9995 minelab@minelab�ae Minelab do Brasil Brazil +55 47 3406 3898 minelabdobrasil@minelab�com...

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