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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Full manual set-up: Pg. 7 - 9 Search method: Pg. 9 -10 Special modes of operation: Pg. 10 - 14 Tips: Pg.14 - 15 Care of the Standard MKII: Pg. 15 Technical specifications: Pg. 15 - 16 Trouble shooting: Pg. 16 - 17...

  • Page 3: General Description

    To obtain the best results with the Nexus Standard MKII, as with all metal detectors, it is essential to understand the settings and operation of the detector. The Auto mode of the detector will provide exceptional quality results in the hands of every user, regardless of their experience with metal detectors.

  • Page 4: Assembly And Preparation

    The Nexus Standard MKII is supplied with a drop in battery holder that can be used for all types of AA size batteries (alkaline or rechargeable);...

  • Page 5: Control Functions

    For any headphones that have a volume control, ensure that this is set to MAXIMUM and use the Nexus Standard MKII Volume dial on the control box to set the volume level. Controls and functions The Nexus Standard MKII has six .​...
  • Page 6 Ground Balance This control is used to set the balance of the Nexus Standard MKII to suit the soil conditions on any given site. Threshold and Auto Mode This control sets the level of the threshold tone.
  • Page 7 not work manually unless the Auto Mode is turned off from the Threshold dial). In Auto mode, the Sensitivity level is recommended to be set to minimum. Once the Auto function is turned on three LED lights will indicate that Ground balance, Discrimination and Threshold are automatically controlled.

  • Page 8: General Operation And Set-Up

    The other positions for this switch toggles the Nexus Standard MKII between Tone and Silent search modes. This toggle switch also controls the change from Standard Motion of detecting to the Silent Motion filter.

  • Page 9: Full Manual Set-Up

    Full Manual Set-Up Firstly, ensure that no metal is in close proximity to the coil. It is also advisable to carry out the tuning and setting up of the Nexus Standard MKII away from other metal detectors or potential sources of electronic interference.
  • Page 10 At maximum sensitivity settings, a slight tone change may be noted when both raising and lowering the coil. This will not adversely affect the operation of the Nexus Standard MKII, providing that the coil is kept at a reasonably constant level above the ground surface and parallel to it while detecting.

  • Page 11: Search Method

    Finally, check again the Threshold and Volume settings for comfortable levels. The Nexus Standard MKII is now set up for the particular site conditions and is ready for use. Search Method With the Nexus Standard MKII set up and ready, the coil should be swung smoothly from side to side, a little above the ground surface.

  • Page 12: Special Modes Of Operation

    a weak response indicates a small or deep target. Any audio signal in All-Metal Mode may be analysed by using the DDM meter. To analyse a signal with the Meter observe its colour response. In Discrimination Mode, good non-ferrous targets will give a clear, welldefined, two-way, repeatable audio signal.
  • Page 13 Now the Nexus Standard MKII is ready to work in severe Ground Mineral conditions. Discriminating Against ‘hot rocks’ and metallic ore. In some instances, the ground balance and/or Discrimination settings may not be sufficient to remove the audio responses from some types of ‘hot rocks’...
  • Page 14 Keep doing so until all large targets and minerals are removed and only the gold nuggets and smallest non-ferrous objects are left for detection. The Nexus Standard MKII is now ready for hunting only those small targets. Note: Gold nuggets and all small targets are best detected at the standard ground balance setting in All Metal Mode.
  • Page 15 The best way to get rid of all small objects while using the Nexus Standard MKII is by far the Silent Motion filter. Silent Motion setting can be used when the detector is set in Auto mode or Manual mode.

  • Page 16: Tips

    Nexus Standard MKII will allow effective operation under almost all conditions and for all types of targets.

  • Page 17: Care Of The Standard Mkii

    Ground Balance to be adjusted from time to time for best results. Care of the Nexus Standard MKII All metal detectors are precision instruments and require careful handling to ensure they remain in good working order.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    4. ​ I only plug the search coil and detector does not work after that​ . Make sure that it is the correct search coil for your Nexus model. The search coils for Nexus Standard MKII are not interchangeable with the lower Nexus models and vice versa.
  • Page 19 7. ​ T he detector stopped working during rain. Nexus detectors are not water or weather proofed. Knowing that we strongly recommend that no Nexus metal detector model is used in rain. If this happens, turn off the power of the detector from the Volume control.

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