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First Texas Products Platinum Owner's Manual

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P R O F E S S I O N A L M E T A L D E T E C T O R
OWNER'S MANUAL
If you do not have prior
experience
detector, we strongly recommend
that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low
setting in the event of false signals.
Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity
level; increase to full sensitivity after you have
become familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor
use only.
electromagnetic energy, which can interfere with the detector. If
conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and
keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as computers,
televisions and microwave ovens.
erratically, turn off appliances and lights.
Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal, such
as floors and walls.
3) Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
with
a
metal
Many household appliances emit
Some models come Standard
with the High Performance 11"
DD Searchcoil.
If your detector beeps

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  • Page 1 P R O F E S S I O N A L M E T A L D E T E C T O R OWNER’S MANUAL Some models come Standard with the High Performance 11” DD Searchcoil. If you do not have prior experience with metal...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology ........3 Assembly .

  • Page 3: Terminology

    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.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Caution: ASSEMBLY Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on camlock. If this happens, remove burr with knife to allow insertion. Position S-Rod upright. Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the counterclockwise direction. Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Armrest The armrest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece armrest. Users with shorter arms may find the armrest more comfortable in the forward position. In order to move the arm rest backwards, the plastic plug must be removed from the aluminum tube.

  • Page 6: Batteries

    BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing.

  • Page 7: Nickel

    QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • a Nickel • a Quarter II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the searchcoil off the ground.

  • Page 8: Quick-Start Demo

    QUICK-START continued VIII. Wave the nickel a. The nickel will not be detected. IX. Press the to toggle down to NOTCH. Then press a. The word “IRON” reappears on the display X. Wave the Nail. a. The nail is now again detected. b.

  • Page 9: Basic Of Metal Detecting

    4. Estimating the size and depth of objects, to facilitate digging them 5. Eliminating the effects of electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices. Your PLATINUM metal detector is designed with these things in mind. 1. Ground Minerals All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals can interfere with the signals from metal objects you want to find.

  • Page 10: Size And Depth Of Buried Objects

    THE BASICS continued screen in different categories from left to right. A 2-digit numerical reading is also provided in the middle of the display for more precise target identification. The DISCRIMINATION mode requires motion: sweep the searchcoil over the metal object. 4.

  • Page 11: How To Work The Controls

    OPERATION and CONTROLS POWERING UP Press • The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode. Motion is required. • Sensitivity is at 70% of maximum • All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects will be detected. HOW TO WORK THE CONTROLS POWER ON/OFF Press MENU button...

  • Page 12: Menu Selections

    HOW DEEP WILL IT GO? The Platinum Metal Detector will detect a coin-sized object, like a quarter, to a distance of about 9” from the searchcoil. Large metal objects can be detected to a depth of several feet.

  • Page 13: Disc Level

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MENU SELECTIONS continued 2. DISC. LEVEL crease or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. Each time you press , a target category is eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then targets classified in that category will not be detected.
  • Page 14 OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MENU SELECTIONS continued NOTCH continued At any time, the display screen indicates the current category notches or discrimination settings. Any category whose description is not visible will not be detected. For example, the following settings tell us that: •...

  • Page 15: Of Tones

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MENU SELECTIONS continued 4. # OF TONES While the # OF TONES line is highlighted, use to program the number of different audio tones. Different target categories are identified by different audio tones in order to give you the fastest real-time reference while searching. Most experienced users become familiar with the tones and search without always looking at the display.

  • Page 16: Mode Selections

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MODE SELECTIONS There are four selections under the MODE section of the display. • Press to toggle between DISCRIMINATION and ALL METAL. • While operating in the DISCRIMINATION mode, press activate PINPOINT mode. • While operating in the ALL METAL mode, press to activate GROUND GRAB™...

  • Page 17: Pinpoint

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MODE SELECTIONS continued 3. PINPOINT Narrow It Down To further narrow the field of To activate this mode, you must first detection, position the searchcoil be in the DISCRIMINATION mode. near the center of the response Press and hold to activate pattern (but not at the exact center),...

  • Page 18: Ground Grab™ Computerized Ground Balancing

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MODE SELECTIONS continued 4. GROUND GRAB™ COMPUTERIZED GROUND BALANCING All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals interfere with the signals from metal objects. All soils differ, and can differ greatly, in the type and amount of ground minerals present. This detector incorporates ground balancing algorithms which eliminate interference caused by the ground minerals found in most soils.

  • Page 19: Target Identification

    TARGET IDENTIFICATION In DISCRIMINATION mode, targets are identified both audibly and visually as follows: 1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals 2. A 2-digit target I.D. 3. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it The detector must be in DISCRIMINATION mode to identify targets. The ALL METAL mode does not provide target identification.

  • Page 20: Target Identification

    TARGET IDENTIFICATION continued 2-Digit Target Identification The 2-digit value in the middle of the screen provides a specific target value to help identify buried targets more accurately. With practice in the field, you will learn to associate target values with specific objects. Coins are more likely to yield the same value with each pass of the coil due to their concentric shape.

  • Page 21: Depth And Target Display

    DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY READING THE DISPLAY recent vintage will also register here. DIME: Dimes and older copper pennies (pre-1982) The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the PROBABLE register here. identification of the targeted metal, as well as the PROBABLE depth of the target. QTR+: Silver Dollars, Half-Dollars and Quarters, very The detector will register a consistent target identification, large iron objects, like a sewer lid, will register here.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 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’...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products. Shipping cost to First Texas Products is the responsibility of the consumer. To return your detector for service, please first contact First Texas Products for a Return Authorization (RA) Number.

  • Page 24: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Bounty Hunter Carry Bag ® Rugged double-stitched construction. – CBAG2 Bounty Hunter Pouch & Digger Combo ® Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. – TPKIT-W Pinpointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator and vibrator.

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