ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. Position the lower stem (the straight tube) with the silver button toward the back. Using the bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the plastic extension protruding from the lower stem. P ress the button on the upper end of the lower stem, and slide the...
BATTERIES Use ALKALINE batteries only. To install the batteries: Remove b a t t e ry cover by disengaging the clip at the back. Align the polarity of the batteries correctly, with the positive "+" toward coil plug connection, indicated by the + and –...
QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • A Nail • A Quarter • A Pull-Tab from a beverage can • A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the search coil hanging over the edge.
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QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION (continued) VI. Wave the Nail over the Search Coil a. The Nail will not be detected. b. The Nail has been "Discriminated Out." VII. P ress the “DISCRIMINAT I O N - ” Three “R”s are now displayed. VIII.
BASIC OPERATION POWERING UP Press the POWER touch pad. • The detector will beep 4 times • All display segments will illuminate momentarily • The SENSITIVITY and BATTERY indicators will stay illuminated SENSITIVITY The detector’s default sensitivity will be indicated with two segments. At this setting, the detector will detect a coin-sized object, such as a quarter, buried approximately seven inches deep.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) DEFAULT OPERATION The detector defaults to ALL METAL mode after powering on. In this mode, all types of metals will be detected. An object’s probable identification is indicated by the arrows at the top of the display. In addition, the probable depth of coin-sized objects is indicated by the large numeric indicator in the center of the display.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) To increase the level of discrimination, press the DISCRIMINATION touch pad. Each time the pad is depressed, an additional "R" will appear, thus eliminating from detection the objects which fall into the corresponding categories. To decrease the level of discrimination, press the DISCRIMINATION touch pad.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) The ITD control is a convenient way to eliminate a known undesirable metal object from detection. To demonstrate the ITD control: 1) Set the detector in All-Metal Mode Note: ITD functions in all modes, but is best demonstrated first from the All-Metal Mode.
AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION While the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is very accurate in identifying buried objects, the user in the field does not always maintain the display screen in his field of vision. Therefore, we have incorporated an audio feedback mechanism to alert the user to the nature of buried objects.
TARGET AND DEPTH DISPLAY READING THE DISPLAY beverage cans will register here. Some newer pull tabs will register here. Many The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) s h o w s gold rings will also register here . the PROBABLE identification of the S-CAP: Older screw caps from glass t a rgeted metal, as well as the P R O B A B L E bottles will register here.
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE The principle use for the Sensitivity C o n t rol eliminate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). A hobby metal detector is an e x t remely sensitive device; the search coil creates its own magnetic field and acts like an antenna. If your detector beeps erratically when the search coil is motionless, the unit is probably detecting another...
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT When swinging the coil, be c a re f u l Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by “X-ing” to keep it level with the gro u n d the target area. about one inch from the surf a c e .
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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (continued) Swing the search coil slowly, p rovide a more consistent targ e t overlapping each sweep as you move identification. forward. It is important to sweep the coil at a consistent speed over the Most worthwhile objects will respond g round as you search.
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (continued) you may want to dig all targets at surprised just how much trash metal first. With practice in the field, you and foil you will find in some areas. will learn to better discern the nature The trashiest areas have been of buried objects by the nature of the frequented by the most people, and...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’...
TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. ELIMINATION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field.