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First Texas Products Cabela's 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
with
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 search coil away from appliances such as computers,
televisions and microwave ovens.
erratically, turn off appliances and lights.
Also keep the search coil away from objects containing metal, such
as floors and walls.
3) Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
a
metal
Many household appliances emit
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 If you do not have prior experience with metal detector, we strongly recommend that you: 1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals.

  • 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

    ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. Loosen both Locking Collars by rotating 100% counterclockwise Insert the Upper Stem into the S-Rod and click Silver Button into hole Position the lower stem with the silver button toward the back. Using the bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Arm Rest The arm rest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece arm rest. Users with shorter arms may find the arm rest 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 VII. Press four more times. a. The words FOIL, NICKEL, PULLTAB, and S-CAP+ disappear. 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.

  • Page 9: Basic Of Metal Detecting

    THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following challenges and objectives: 1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals. 2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find, like pull-tabs.

  • 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

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MENU SELECTIONS 1. SENSITIVITY to increase or decrease sensitivity while the SENSITIVITY line is highlighted. Maximum sensitivity setting is 10. Minimum sensitivity setting is 4. If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects being detected, reduce the sensitivity.

  • 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 METALS. • While operating in the DISCRIMINATION mode, press activate PINPOINT mode. • While operating in the ALL METALS 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

    OPERATION and CONTROLS cont. MODE SELECTIONS continued 4. GROUND GRAB 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 METALS mode does not provide target identification.
  • Page 20 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.

  • 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: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 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’...

  • Page 23: Headphones

    HEADPHONES Using headphones (not supplied) improves battery life, and prevents the sounds from annoying bystanders. It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly, particularly if searching in a noisy location. For safety reasons, do not use headphones near traffic or where other dangers are present.

  • Page 24: Code Of Ethics

    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 for a Return Authorization (RA) Number.

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