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April 1, 2025

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 MANTICORE® by Minelab MANTICORE® is a powerful, fast and precise metal detector featuring MULTI‑IQ+® Simultaneous Multi‑Frequency technology. It has an advanced 2D Target Identification (ID) Map, rich audio options and an intuitive user interface packaged in a rugged, lightweight and waterproof housing.
  • Page 3 Contents Getting Started Target Identification, Pinpointing & Recovery Assembly Target ID Number ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Target ID Number Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Quick Start �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Ferrous Target IDs �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Target ID Types �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Overview Typical Target Examples ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Accuracy Factors �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Parts of the Detector �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 4 Specifications, Presets & Compliance Recovery Speed ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54 Adjust the Recovery Speed ������������������������������������������������������������������������������54 Technical Specifications �����������������������������������������������������������������������������75 Swing Rate ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54 Software Updates �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������76 Ground Balance ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������55 MANTICORE® Default Settings Auto Ground Balance ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������55 ���������������������������������������������������������������78 Manual Ground Balance �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56 Tracking Ground Balance ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������56...
  • Page 5 Getting Started CONTENTS...
  • Page 6 Assembly ATTACH THE COIL 1. Confirm that the 2× Coil Washers are in the Yoke Bracket on the top of the Coil� 2. Slide the Shaft Yoke over the Yoke Bracket, align the holes, then insert the Bolt through the Yoke and the Yoke Bracket and tighten by hand�...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Before first use, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery� This may take 7 to 8 hours (page 13)� TURN ON Press the Power button on the side of the Control Pod� SELECT A SEARCH MODE Select a Search Mode that suits your detecting location and intended target type�...
  • Page 8 Overview CONTENTS...
  • Page 9 Parts of the Detector 1. Control Pod 11. SCORPION™ Armrest 24. Coil (with cable) 2. Display 12. Stand 25. Skidplate 3. Keypad 13. Armrest Lock 26. Coil Cable 4. Side Buttons (×4) 14. Armstrap 27. Coil Connector 5. Speaker 15. Armrest Rail 28.
  • Page 10 Controls The Action Bar Soft Keys perform the Action displayed on the screen in the Action Bar directly above the Soft Key. The Soft Key Actions change depending on the Screen you are viewing. 1. Charge Status LED (page 14) 6.
  • Page 11 Settings Menu THE SETTINGS MENU The Settings Menu contains key detecting settings as well as general settings for customisation and Volume control of your MANTICORE detector� For detailed information for each setting, see the Settings Menu section starting on page 37�...
  • Page 12 Screens (Continued) THE STATUS BAR 1. Search Mode (page 15) 6. Tracking Ground Balance (page 56) Displays the current Search Mode� Indicates that the Tracking Ground Balance is On� Flashes during Auto Ground Balance� 2. Favourite Mode (page 59) Indicates the Favourite Search Mode� 7.
  • Page 13 Batteries and Charging CHARGER INFORMATION AND SAFETY CHARGING THE BATTERY MANTICORE is supplied with a USB charging cable with a If the detector is powered On during charging, the charge snap‑on magnetic connector� time will be longer� The charge time from completely flat to 100% is 1.
  • Page 14 You can use your MANTICORE detector whilst plugged into a portable power bank� This means you can continue detecting even if the detector battery is flat�...
  • Page 15 Search Modes CONTENTS...
  • Page 16 Introduction to Search Modes CHOOSING THE RIGHT SEARCH MODE Search Modes each have unique characteristics and default settings optimised for specific targets and conditions� First, choose the location that best matches your surroundings� Choosing the right Search Mode is important to get the best performance for the environment you are detecting in, and your detecting intent�...
  • Page 17 All-Terrain Great for high‑trash General recreational areas, fields and Inland general purpose detecting� Excellent all round historical locations including performance for most targets and conditions� most general detecting. Target Separation Trash Rejection   All‑Terrain Modes are designed for searching inland sites including parks, Fast agricultural fields, pasture, ruins, and other sites of modern or ancient habitation where...
  • Page 18 Beach Perfect for all salty conditions General — dry sand, wet sand, surf Salt water beach general‑purpose detecting� Excellent all round and underwater. performance for most targets in dry sand or wet sand� Beach Modes are for salt‑water beaches Target Separation Trash Rejection including dry sand, wet sand, surf and ...
  • Page 19 Goldfield Ideal for gold nugget General prospecting in mineralised Goldfield detecting, suitable for small nuggets in benign to goldfield locations. moderate soil mineralisation conditions� Goldfield General Mode is for gold Target Separation Trash Rejection prospecting� Generally, gold nuggets are  ...
  • Page 20 Detect Screen Settings CONTENTS...
  • Page 21 Sensitivity EXTREME SENSITIVITY SETTINGS MANTICORE is highly sensitive and has an adjustable Sensitivity setting� Adjusting Some users set the Sensitivity to a high setting (between the Sensitivity to suit individual detecting 31 and 35) with the intent to not miss any targets� This conditions will maximise detection depth�...
  • Page 22 Depth Indicator The Depth Indicator shows the approximate depth of detected targets� After a target is detected, the Depth Indicator reading remains on the screen for 5 seconds, or until the next target is detected� If a target is detected but is masked by the Discrimination Pattern or Ferrous Limits, no depth indication is given�...
  • Page 23 Target Identification, Pinpointing & Recovery CONTENTS...
  • Page 24 Target ID numbers range from 0 to 99� These numbers ferrous target� correspond to the horizontal axis of the ID Map� MANTICORE's Target ID technology gives consistent, TARGET ID TYPES repeatable Target IDs, giving you a high chance of predicting what you have found before you begin digging�...
  • Page 25 Target ID Number (Continued) TYPICAL TARGET EXAMPLES While both the Target ID number and ID Map give a good representation of a target’s ferrous and non‑ferrous properties, good and bad targets can fall anywhere within the overall range from 1 to 99� The table gives some common examples for good and bad targets, showing the area where they are likely to appear�...
  • Page 26 ID Map ELEMENTS OF THE ID MAP The ID Map is made up of multiple layers of information combined into a single visualisation� It provides a simultaneous and comprehensive overview of the discrimination settings and target information� Target ID Scale 0–99 Less conductive (Conductivity) More conductive...
  • Page 27 Target Trace INTERPRETING THE TARGET TRACE Most detected targets will show a distinct Target Trace that accompanies a solid, repeatable Target ID number� Just like the ID number, the Trace fades away over 5 seconds� Learning to interpret the Target Trace is a worthwhile skill because it shows you additional information about the target that cannot be conveyed by the Target ID number alone and may not be obvious from listening to the detection audio�...
  • Page 28 Target Trace (Continued) Bottle caps Bottle caps, complex targets and highly variable junk targets that have a combination of ferrous properties and conductive properties very similar to coins generally appear in the bottom half of the map� The Preset Lower Limits settings in Ferrous Limits (page 47) are designed to capture this area of the ID Map to assist in classifying bottle caps as ferrous�...
  • Page 29 Often iron trash is much stronger and dominates the detection, pulling the target trace towards the ferrous region� However with the superior target separation of MANTICORE, the non‑ferrous target can often be seen to pull the target trace just into the non‑ferrous region, unmasking the non‑ferrous detection�...
  • Page 30 Pinpointing PINPOINTING METHODS Pinpointing helps you to quickly narrow down the location of a buried target, allowing you to determine its exact location before digging� There are two methods for pinpointing a target: Using Pinpoint Mode (see "Locate a Target Using Pinpoint Mode") ƒ...
  • Page 31 Pinpointing (Continued) LOCATE A TARGET MANUALLY It is possible to locate a target successfully without using Pinpoint Mode, 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 32 General Settings CONTENTS...
  • Page 33 Vibration MANTICORE has a Vibration feature that provides tactile feedback though the detector Handgrip� Vibration varies in intensity proportional to the target signal strength when detecting and when Pinpoint is enabled� The Vibration setting is remembered after the detector is powered Off�...
  • Page 34 FLASHLIGHT plus an Auto setting� The screen backlight cannot be completely turned Off� MANTICORE has a Flashlight located at the back of the Control Pod for detecting in low‑light situations� Using a lower Display Backlight brightness setting The Flashlight is Off by default each time the detector is will extend battery runtime�...
  • Page 35 Soft Keys SOFT KEY ACTIONS Three Soft Keys can be assigned an Action, allowing you to customise the user interface� They provide convenient Favourite Mode shortcuts for your favourite settings� User‑assigned Soft Key functions are only available from Toggles between the Favourite Search Mode and the the Detect Screen�...
  • Page 36 Reset For information on how to reset a single Search Mode only, "Reset a Search Mode" on page 60� FACTORY RESET Factory Reset can be done in two ways; via the Settings Menu, or via the Power Button� Factory Reset will return all detector settings to their default state, including Search Modes�...
  • Page 37 Settings Menu CONTENTS...
  • Page 38 Therefore the lower single frequencies (5, 10 and 15 kHz) are not available in this mode� Frequency MANTICORE does not have a 4 kHz single frequency setting� Instead, the All Terrain High Conductors Search Mode provides a Multi‑IQ+ based mode that can achieve an operating frequency even lower than 4 kHz�...
  • Page 39 Frequency (Continued) SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATION The single frequency settings are high‑powered and may give an advantage over multi‑frequency in some limited detecting situations� For example; if you were searching only for larger high conductive targets located at great depth in very benign soils, using 5 kHz may give an advantage�...
  • Page 40 Audio Theme Audio Themes are configured for specific detecting scenarios, and allow the user to Audio Theme customise how their audio sounds to suit their particular detecting style� Audio Theme adjustment is local; only the current Search Normal Mode is affected by changes to this setting� Audio Theme in the Settings Menu�...
  • Page 41 Audio Theme (Continued) ENHANCED The Depth Theme Pitch Settings The Depth theme has additional unique settings that allow The Enhanced Audio Theme is similar to Normal, but is you to control the pitch of ferrous tones, and to set the optimised for detecting in high EMI scenarios.
  • Page 42 Audio Theme (Continued) PROFILE THRESHOLD LEVEL AND PITCH Only available for Normal, Enhanced, and A threshold tone is the constant background sound that is Depth Audio Themes. useful for distinguishing between desirable and undesirable targets, as well as hearing faint signal responses� The Profile setting for an Audio Theme controls how much the audio signal is modulated for signal strength (or A Threshold Level can be set for all Audio Theme settings,...
  • Page 43 Audio Theme (Continued) 'REFERENCE' THRESHOLD TONE Reference Threshold Blanking When a Rejected ID is detected, the threshold tone ‘blanks’ The Normal, Enhanced and Depth Audio Themes use (becomes silent) to indicate that a rejected target is a simplified 'reference' threshold tone� It is a simple underneath the Coil�...
  • Page 44 Target Tones CHOOSING A TARGET TONES SETTING The Target Tones setting divides the Target ID range Target Tones share the same horizontal axis as the ID Map, with Tone into separately adjustable Regions corresponding to the Target ID� Each of the below options can be Tone Regions�...
  • Page 45 Target Tones (Continued) THE TARGET TONES EDITOR ADJUST THE WIDTH/PITCH OF TONE REGIONS The Target Tones Editor gives you full control of audio properties for targets detected within each Tone Region� 1. Navigate to: Settings > Target Tones The Target Tones Editor shares the same horizontal axis 2.
  • Page 46 Ferrous Tones FERROUS VOLUME The Ferrous Tones setting allows you to set the volume and pitch of ferrous targets� The Ferrous Volume setting controls the loudness of This means that ferrous targets can be ferrous detections� This can be useful for making unwanted made to sound louder or quieter, and higher ferrous detections quieter�...
  • Page 47 This setting is very similar to the Iron Bias setting in other Upper Limits Minelab Multi‑IQ detectors, but provides far more control over how it is applied to targets� Lower Limits There are a range of Preset settings to choose from that...
  • Page 48 Ferrous Limits (Continued) FERROUS LIMITS AUDIO SELECT THE PRESET FERROUS LIMITS Targets detected within the Ferrous Limits grey area will 1. Navigate to: Settings > Ferrous Limits give no target response or ferrous indication� In All Metal, 2. Press to select Preset, then press the Right /...
  • Page 49 Ferrous Limits (Continued) COPY PRESET LIMITS TO CUSTOM Upper Ferrous Control Points The Upper and Lower Preset Ferrous Limits can be copied Limits (grey area) (x10) to the Custom Limits, replacing the existing Limits� Once Target ID 0–99 the Preset Ferrous Limits are copied to the Custom Limits, you can edit them further�...
  • Page 50 Ferrous Limits (Continued) EDIT FERROUS LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC TARGETS The Ferrous Limits can be edited to include or exclude specific targets, allowing you to: Hear 'good' ferrous targets such as relics or ferrous coins that are produced by some countries, while rejecting directly ƒ...
  • Page 51 Ferrous Limits (Continued) Edit Ferrous Limits to Reject Difficult Ferrous Targets 1. Place your test target on the ground in a 8. Press ( Back) to return to the top‑level of the Editor� metal‑free location� You will now reject the difficult ferrous target� 2.
  • Page 52 Discrimination Pattern EDIT A DISCRIMINATION PATTERN The Discrimination Pattern setting lets you decide which Target IDs to detect or 1. Navigate to the Custom Pattern Editor: ignore, so you can dig more treasure and Settings > Discrimination Pattern less trash� 2.
  • Page 53 Discrimination Pattern (Continued) ACCEPT / REJECT AN ID ALL METAL UPON DETECTION All Metal mode disables the Discrimination Pattern so that all metal objects (ferrous and conductive) will be detected� Before you can Accept / Reject an ID upon detection: All Metal is global, and is Off by default�...
  • Page 54 Recovery Speed The Recovery Speed setting alters how Recovery Speed and Adjacent Targets quickly the detector responds from detecting one target to detecting another target� By increasing the Recovery Speed, the detector is able to better differentiate between multiple targets that are close together�...
  • Page 55 Ground Balance AUTO GROUND BALANCE The Ground Balance setting calibrates the detector to the local ground in order to With Auto Ground Balance, the detector automatically eliminate the false signals caused determines the best Ground Balance setting after the by mineralisation� balancing process is initiated by the operator�...
  • Page 56 Ground Balance (Continued) MANUAL GROUND BALANCE TRACKING GROUND BALANCE Ground Balance can be manually adjusted until the Tracking Ground Balance continuously monitors the ground minimum amount of ground signal is present� signal and adjusts the Ground Balance setting to ensure it is always set correctly�...
  • Page 57 Noise Cancel AUTO NOISE CANCEL Detectors can become noisy due to electrical interference from power lines, Auto Noise Cancel automatically scans and listens to every electrical equipment or other detectors frequency channel and then selects the one with the operating nearby� The detector interprets least interference�...
  • Page 58 Noise Cancel (Continued) CONTINUOUS AUTO NOISE CANCEL MANUAL NOISE CANCEL In some instances, there may be more than one ‘quiet’ Setting the Noise Cancel manually allows you to listen to channel suitable for detecting all with similar levels of EMI each channel to select the one with the least interference�...
  • Page 59 Search Mode FAVOURITE MODE The Search Mode setting allows you to choose from a selection of preset Search One Search Mode can be set as the Favourite mode� Modes� Each is designed to give you the You can then toggle between the Favourite mode and best overall settings for the location you the last‑used mode by pressing any Soft Key that has are detecting in and the types of targets you want to find...
  • Page 60 Search Mode (Continued) RESET A SEARCH MODE SEARCH MODE INFORMATION Individual Search Modes can easily be returned to their Each Search Mode has underlying settings to give specific factory preset settings: performance advantages in common detecting scenarios� Only the local settings will be reset� You can view the Search Mode information on‑the‑go to ƒ...
  • Page 61 Volume Volume adjusts the loudness of all detector audio, including detection signals, the threshold tone, and confirmation tones� Volume setting is global, and has a range from 0 (Off) to 25 with a default setting of 20� When the Volume is set to 0, all audio is muted (Off)� Volume Volume in the Settings Menu�...
  • Page 62 Detector Audio CONTENTS...
  • Page 63 Wireless Headphones ML 105 WIRELESS HEADPHONES RE-CONNECT PREVIOUSLY PAIRED HEADPHONES MANTICORE is supplied with Minelab ML 105 low‑latency wireless headphones� ML 105 headphones can also be 1. Press the Wireless Side Button ( ) to turn wireless On� used as wired headphones — see "Wired Headphones"...
  • Page 64 CONNECT WATERPROOF HEADPHONES The ML 105 wireless headphones are supplied with an auxiliary cable that allows the headphones to be used as MANTICORE and the Minelab 3�5 mm (⅛‑inch) waterproof wired headphones� headphones can be fully submerged to a depth of 5 metres (16‑ft)�...
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting & Errors CONTENTS...
  • Page 66 Solving Noise IDENTIFYING THE SOURCE OF NOISE Knowing what to do when your detector becomes noisy is a key detecting skill� Accurately identifying the type of noise you are experiencing will help you to apply the correct solution� Detectors are designed to process a range of complex signals from targets, the ground, nearby electrical equipment, and the environment�...
  • Page 67 General Troubleshooting Try the recommended actions listed, in order, before contacting an Authorised Service Centre� Detector does not turn On, or turns Off by itself (with or without a Critically Low Battery Error Message) 1. Check that the Coil is connected� 2.
  • Page 68 General Troubleshooting (Continued) Detector is charging and the Charge Status LED is flashing, but the charge indicator is missing in the Status Bar 1. Check that you are charging from a USB charging source with a 2 A @ 5 V charging capacity� 2.
  • Page 69 COIL DISCONNECTED ERROR In the event of an Error, try the recommended actions listed� If they do not resolve the Error, or for Errors that are not listed here, please contact a Minelab Authorised Service Centre� CRITICALLY LOW BATTERY ERROR The Coil Disconnected Error message�...
  • Page 70 (Continued) WIRELESS SOFTWARE UPDATE ERROR LARGE METAL OVERLOAD MANTICORE will display the Large Metal Overload icon if a very large metal mass is detected close to the coil� It is designed to prevent the battery from becoming flat in the...
  • Page 71 Safety, Care & Maintenance CONTENTS...
  • Page 72 Detector Care and Safety GENERAL CARE AND SAFETY Wash your hands before handling the detector when using sunscreen or insect repellents� ƒ The Display lens is made from quality optical plastic for clear viewing of the screen and is therefore prone to scratching ƒ...
  • Page 73 Therefore the battery may need to be replaced every few years� Replacement batteries can be supplied and installed For ML 105 care and safety, refer to the Instructions by a Minelab Authorised Service Centre� supplied with the headphones� The instructions can also be downloaded at www�minelab�com/support/downloads/...
  • Page 74 Specifications, Presets & Compliance CONTENTS...
  • Page 75 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� For the most up‑to‑date specifications for your MANTICORE detector, visit www�minelab�com�...
  • Page 76 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 77 4901‑0428‑1...
  • Page 78 MANTICORE® Default Settings All Terrain Beach Goldfield General Fast Low Conductors High Conductors Trash Reject General Low Conductors Deep Surf & Seawater General Favourite Search Mode Frequency Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Multi‑IQ+ Audio Theme Normal...

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