Troubleshooting - Minelab MF5 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

The following is a troubleshooting guide in the event the MF5 displays a
fault. Before commencing troubleshooting, perform a Factory Reset to
confirm if the fault still exists.
Problem
Detector will not
switch ON
Detector switched
OFF / ON when bumped
or shaken
Detector switched ON
but non-responsive /
no feedback
No LED / Audio / Vibration
No sound — Speaker
No sound — Earset
Excessive detector noise
32 | Troubleshooting, Safety and Maintenance
Recommended Action
1. Check batteries have been inserted correctly into the
Battery Compartment.
2. Replace the batteries with new or recharged batteries.
3. Factory Reset the detector — press and hold the Power Button for
five seconds on start-up.
1. Remove and clean the batteries.
2. Replace or recharge the batteries.
1. Switch the detector OFF.
2. Factory reset the detector — press and hold the Power Button for
five seconds on start-up.
1. Toggle Visual, Audio, or Vibration Buttons.
2. Increase the Volume by pressing the Volume + Button.
3. Factory Reset the MF5 — press and hold the Power Button for five
seconds on start-up. Press the Vibration Button to enable the vibration
feedback. Press the LED Button to enable the LED display.
1. Check the speaker is not muted, or mute and unmute the speaker.
2. Increase audio volume
3. Disconnect the Earset then switch the detector OFF and ON.
4. Factory Reset the detector — press and hold the Power Button for five
seconds on start-up.
5. Check that the Earset is capable of producing sound. If the speaker
still does not function but the Earset does the speaker or detector may
be faulty.
1. Check the Earset is properly connected.
2. Remove the Earset and inspect the connectors for contamination
or damage.
3. Replace the Earset.
4. Factory Reset the detector — press and hold the Power Button for five
seconds on start-up.
5. Check if the speaker is capable of producing sound. If it does it tends
to indicate the Earset or its connector may be faulty.
1. Perform a Noise Cancel.
2. Move away from the source of the noise.
3. Lift the Coil away from the ground and any targets. If the noise is
reduced conduct a ground balance.
4. Reduce the detector sensitivity or switch to Conventional Operations.