Minelab CTX 3030 Manual

Introduction

Metal detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity enjoyed by many people around the world. With your CTX 3030 you will become one of the many successful detectorists who combine their passion for the outdoors with the excitement of discovering valuable coins, relics, gold and jewelry on a regular basis.
The CTX 3030 is Minelab's most advanced high performance TREASURE detector and will find you more treasure amongst trash than any other detector. It incorporates integrated GPS functions, wireless audio options and the most advanced target discrimination available in a sleek, sturdy, waterproof design.
With the CTX 3030 and the XChange 2 PC application you can download, upload, edit and store detector settings and GPS data, such as FindPoints (find locations) and GeoHunts (entire hunts), using your Personal Computer (PC).
The CTX 3030 will locate valuable metal objects in a variety of mineralized ground conditions, including extremely salty soils, sea water, wet beach sand and highly magnetic ground conditions. Versatile features allow you to easily customize your CTX 3030 for your specific requirements.
This Getting Started Guide explains detector assembly, battery charging and the basic functions necessary to go detecting with a minimum of fuss. To achieve the best results from your CTX 3030 we recommend you read this guide and also the comprehensive Instruction Manual on the CD supplied.
Minelab wishes you every success with your CTX 3030 and experiencing The Future of Discovery.
Item Number: 4901-0105

Main Detector Parts

Assembly

Attach Coil to Lower Shaft

1. Plug the two rubber washers into the holes on either side of the lower shaft.
2. Feed the coil cable up through the inside of the lower shaft.
   
3. Place the coil on a flat surface and slide the lower shaft into the bracket on top of the coil. Ensure that the open side of the lower shaft faces the rear of the coil.
   
4. Insert the bolt through the lower shaft and the bracket. Fasten with the nut provided.
   

Attach Lower Shaft to Upper Shaft

1. Release the cam lock on the upper shaft by pulling the lever away from the shaft.
   
2. The lower shaft can only be inserted into the upper shaft in one orientation. Ensure that the key stop on the lower shaft is aligned to the upper shaft.
3. Slide the lower shaft into the upper shaft until the coil cable and key stop appear at the top.
4. Rotate the upper shaft 90° so that the control panel points upwards.
   
5. Lock the cam lock by pushing the lever towards the shaft

PINCH POINTS - CONTROL BOX. Take care when sliding the control box onto the chassis and when operating the control box latch.

Attach Control Box

1. Slide the control box partly onto the upper shaft. When it reaches half way it will click into place to hold the control box while the connectors are fitted. Attach the coil and control panel cables to their respective connectors, and firmly tighten the retaining rings.
   
2. Slide the control box further along the upper shaft until it locks into place.
3. Fit the battery pack onto the control box and close the latches to secure it in place.
4. Fit the headphone module onto the control box. Use a screwdriver or coin to gently tighten the bolt taking care not to damage the thread by over-tightening.
   

NOTE
The headphone module is NOT waterproof. Refer to the CTX 3030 Instruction Manual for further information on using the waterproof headphones.

Attach Armrest

1. Turn the armrest lock counter-clockwise until it is fully open.
2. Slide the armrest onto the rail on top of the chassis. Ensure that the sloping sides of the armrest face toward the control panel.
   
3. Hold the detector as if detecting and slide the armrest along the rail until it is positioned just below your elbow.
4. Remove your arm from the armrest and turn the armrest lock clockwise to lock it into position.
   

Adjust Armrest Strap

1. Loosen the armrest strap by lifting the top edge.
2. Tighten the strap until your arm is secure in the armrest, and fasten.
   NOTE
   To fit a smaller arm, the strap can be fitted upside down and passed through the armrest three times.

Recharge Li-Ion Battery Pack with BC 10 Battery Charger

1. Place the Li-Ion Battery Pack into the charger unit, ensuring that the pins line up.
   
2. Insert the plug pack (or car charger) connector into the socket on the charger unit.
   

Getting Started

Adjust the Length of the Shafts

Adjust the Angle of the Coil

Turn On and Go

Press the Power button to turn the detector on.
The detector will begin with a startup screen and tune, after which the Detect screen will appear.

If the detector is erratic due to electrical interference, press Noise Cancel and wait approximately 25 seconds.
The CTX 3030 is ready to find treasure.

Sweeping the Coil
Sweep the coil over the ground in a side-to-side motion while slowly walking forward at the end of each sweep. Slightly overlap the previous sweep to ensure full ground coverage.
An average sweep speed is four seconds from left to right to left.

For full details on using your CTX 3030, refer to the Instruction Manual on the CD supplied.