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  • Page 1 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II ™ Minelab Explorer II " 4901-0047 Rev 1.0 P0591-A...
  • Page 2 Certain descriptions and illustrations may differ (in this manual) from the exact model that you purchased. In addition, Minelab reserve the right to respond to ongoing technical progress by introducing changes in design, equipment and technical features at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the Minelab Explorer II ......................3 Minelab’s unique technology ........................4 ASSEMBLY ..........................9 Unpacking your Explorer II [easy reference] ..................10 Unpacking your Explorer II ........................11 Assembling the detector ......................... 12 Connecting the search coil ........................13 The shaft assembly ..........................
  • Page 4 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com contents TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICKSTART ........................37 Getting started ............................38 Beginner use ............................39 Quickstart display [easy reference] ....................... 40 Quickstart’s Smartfind display ....................... 42 The Iron Mask ............................45 Quickstart’s Digital display ........................47 Modifying the display ..........................
  • Page 5 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVANCED USE ......................... 67 Advanced mode’s Main Menu [easy reference] ................. 68 Starting in Advanced mode ........................69 Advanced Mode’s displays [easy reference] ..................70 Advanced mode’s Learn display [easy reference] ................71 Learning targets ............................
  • Page 6 Advanced menu structure ........................97 Troubleshooting ............................98 Service repair form ..........................99 Warranty ............................... 101 Technical specifications for the Minelab Explorer II ................102 Explorer model features ........................103 Glossary of terms ..........................104 Detector care and safety ........................108...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Introduction The Explorer II is the most technologically advanced detector ever produced. It is possible to start treasure hunting as soon as you have assembled the detector, but it is worth familiarizing yourself with its many features.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    However experienced you are at and this User’s Manual. using a metal detector, it is important that you read this chapter to understand how to use the Explorer II 2. ASSEMBLY in Quickstart mode. This chapter provides details and instructions on assembling and adjusting the Explorer II.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Minelab Explorer Ii

    Minelab Electronics wish you every success in your treasure hunting. Contact Minelab If you have any questions or comments regarding the Explorer II or any other Minelab product, please feel free to contact us via your local Authorized Minelab dealer, or write to us: Minelab USA Inc...

  • Page 10: Minelab's Unique Technology

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com MINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY The Explorer II is one of a new generation of detectors from Minelab. Its sleek, sturdy design, innovative control panel and comprehensive targeting options set it apart from any other detector available today.
  • Page 11 Turn the detector off and then PRESS AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON until a six-note musical tune is sounded (rising C-major chord). The Minelab logo and the words ‘FACTORY PRESETS’ will be briefly displayed on the screen (as shown above).
  • Page 12 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com Full Band Spectrum (FBS) Discrimination When developing Full Band Spectrum (FBS) technology, Minelab’s scientists looked at improving the already successful Broad Band Discrimination is the ability of a Spectrum (BBS) technology used in previous Minelab detectors.
  • Page 13 (e.g. 1.5 kHz) penetrate deepest, but sensitivity to smaller targets Ground Compensation is low. The Explorer II uses a sophisticated approach to the elimination of On the other hand, higher ground mineralisation. It uses advanced digital filtering to eliminate frequencies have a more the influence of ground signals.
  • Page 14 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Assembly This chapter provides details and instructions on assembling and adjusting the Explorer II.

  • Page 16: Unpacking Your Explorer Ii

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com UNPACKING YOUR EXPLORER II easy reference RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DOCUMENTATION ACCESSORY BOX CONTAINING CAR CHARGER & MAINS CHARGER UPPER SHAFT ASSEMBLY LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY SEARCH COIL HANDLE ASSEMBLY P0592-A MAIN CARTON ACCESSORY BOX DOCUMENTATION PACK •...
  • Page 17 UNPACKING YOUR EXPLORER II List of Parts The box in which the Explorer II is shipped should contain the items illustrated on the facing page. Please check that all of these items are in the box. If any of these components are missing, contact your Minelab dealer immediately.

  • Page 18: Assembling The Detector

    Handle assembly Shaft assembly Search coil P0591-A Please follow these instructions to assemble the Explorer II. Refer to the drawings to identify parts and how they are positioned. The detector’s components are organized into three categories: • the search coil;...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Search Coil

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II CONNECTING THE SEARCH COIL The search coil transmits electromagnetic signals into the ground and receives the response. Rubber Washer Coil Cable Coil Yoke Yoke Nut Yoke Bracket Yoke Bolt Search Coil P0608-A Figure 2.1 Connecting the search coil...
  • Page 20 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com Check the orientation of the search coil and shaft ensuring STEP 3 that the open side of the yoke faces the ground. (Figure 2.2) To join the shaft to the search coil, slide the STEP 4 yoke into the yoke bracket on top of the coil.

  • Page 21: The Shaft Assembly

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY The shaft assembly is made up of the upper and lower shafts connected by the shaft camlock. The assembly houses the coil cable and connects the search coil to the handle assembly. These instructions assume that the search coil is connected to the lower shaft.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Shaft Assembly

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com CONNECTING THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Connecting the shaft assembly to the handle assembly Figure 2.6–2.9 NOTE Shaft orientation: camlock is on lower side of upper shaft. To connect the shaft assembly to the handle assembly: (Figure 2.6) Release the control box camlock lever to the...
  • Page 23 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Secure upper shaft in position by locking the control box STEP 5 camlock. (Figure 2.9) Adjust shaft to the desired length and then lock STEP 6 with shaft camlock lever. (Figure 2.9) Tilt the search coil to the most comfortable...

  • Page 24: The Handle Assembly

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY The handle assembly is made up of the armrest, straps and the control box. It is connected to the shaft assembly by the control box camlock. Adjusting the armrest assembly Figure 2.10...
  • Page 25 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Fitting the armrest strap Figure 2.11–2.13 To fit and adjust the armrest strap: (Figure 2.11) Thread the strap through the buckle openings STEP 1 as illustrated. (Figure 2.12) Clip both buckles into the openings at each STEP 2 outer side of the armrest.

  • Page 26: Headphones

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com HEADPHONES Attaching headphones Figure 2.14 The use of headphones when treasure hunting with the Explorer II will avoid disturbing others in the area. The reduced power Headphone demands of the headphones will also extend the battery life. Socket The socket for the headphone plug is located in the top right of the rubber seal at the top of the handle assembly.

  • Page 27: Replacing And Fitting The Search Coil

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II REPLACING AND FITTING THE SEARCH COIL Rubber Washer Coil Cable Coil Yoke Yoke Nut Yoke Bolt Yoke Bracket Search Coil P0608-A Figure 2.14 Replacing the search coil Replacing the search coil Figure 2.14–2.16 CAUTION DO NOT attempt to remove the coil cable from the search coil.
  • Page 28 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com (Figure 2.15) Gently pull the coil cable from inside the yoke/ STEP 4 lower shaft. (Figure 2.16). Carefully feed the coil cable of the new coil STEP 5 back into yoke and lower shaft. Continue to feed the cable into the shaft unitl the connector is visible at the top of the shaft.

  • Page 29: Control Panel

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Control Panel It is important to familiarize yourself with the features of the Explorer II control panel. A few minutes spent reading this chapter will be a worthwhile preliminary to basic or advanced detecting.

  • Page 30: The Control Panel

    THE CONTROL PANEL easy reference As the control panel provides user access to all Explorer II functions, the various buttons will be referred to throughout this User’s Manual. The terminology will remain consistent with the elements labelled below and will be a useful reference as you begin detecting.
  • Page 31 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Batteries The Explorer II is powered by alkaline batteries or a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack. This chapter provides details on battery installation, use and performance.
  • Page 32 THE BATTERY PACK The Explorer II is supplied with a sealed rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack and a battery pack designed to accept alkaline AA batteries. Removal instructions apply to both types of pack. Battery installation instructions apply to alkaline battery replacement only.
  • Page 33 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Recharging NiMH battery pack with the mains charger Figure 3.3 The Explorer II is provided with a sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack and a charger which plugs into a conventional wall socket. NOTE The NiMH battery pack supplied with your detector Figure 3.3...
  • Page 34 Recharging NiMH battery pack with the car charger Recharging The Explorer II is provided with a car charger that boosts the voltage of the car battery (usually about 12V) to a voltage sufficiently high to charge the NiMH battery pack.
  • Page 35 Battery Performance Notes supporting performance figures ALKALINE Alkaline batteries will power the Explorer II for up to 14 hours of hours constant use. The NiMH 1600 battery pack will power the detector 12.5 hours NiMH 1600 mAh for up to 12.5 hours of constant use and the NiMH 1800 battery pack...
  • Page 36 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS ... INCLUDE?

  • Page 37: Quickstart

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Quickstart However experienced you are at using a metal detector, it is important that you read this chapter to understand how to use the Explorer II in Quickstart mode.

  • Page 38: Getting Started

    The following pages in this chapter outline the basics of metal detecting and use of the Explorer II. You will learn how to interpret its responses to targets and make your own adjustments to the Figure 5.1 Quickstart’s opening screen settings.

  • Page 39: Beginner Use

    Sweeping the coil The Explorer II will perform at its best when the coil is kept in close proximity to the ground. This will increase detection depth and Figure 5.2 Sweeping the coil response to small objects.

  • Page 40: Quickstart Display [Easy Reference]

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com QUICKSTART DISPLAY easy reference The Quickstart display visually represents everything from target details to the Explorer II’s operating settings. Quickstart’s Smartfind display (pictured below) and alternate Digital display share many common elements. QUICKSTART DISPLAY...
  • Page 41 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II QUICKSTART DISPLAY easy reference Sensitivity level. The sensitivity bar and Smartfind display. The shaded and unshaded numbers indicate how responsive the detector is areas of the screen are Smartfind’s preset to a target in the presence of ground noise and/or Discrimination setting.

  • Page 42: Quickstart's Smartfind Display

    Coins discrimination pattern functions are explained in the next few pages. Two-dimensional discrimination explained The Explorer II rates detected objects according to their conductivity (like most traditional detectors). What makes two-dimensional discrimination unique is a rating of the same object's ferrous content.
  • Page 43 (e.g. jewelry) and eliminate signals from unwanted material (e.g. nails). Interpreting target responses The Explorer II can be programmed Conductivity in a number of ways to discriminate • Objects with high conductivity (e.g. large silver coins, copper...
  • Page 44 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com Introducing Discrim Discrim (an abbreviation of Discrimination) instructs the detector to accept some types of targets and reject others. It uses Smartfind's two-dimensional discrimination, allowing you to specify one or more target patterns for detection.

  • Page 45: The Iron Mask

    Iron Mask adjustment screen. Preset Level Figure 5.5 Adjusting the Iron Mask The Explorer II's Iron Mask is set at a rating of -6. This is suitable when detecting non-ferrous metals. Detecting more ferrous objects Iron Mask Shortcut If you want target responses from more ferrous objects (e.g.
  • Page 46 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com Operating in Iron Mask Figure 5.6 Pressing the IRON MASK shortcut button again will display a Smartfind screen resembling Figure 5.6. This display shows that the detector is ready to operate in Iron Mask. This function is programmed to reject ferrous targets and make it easier for you to Figure 5.6 Smartfind in Iron Mask...

  • Page 47: Quickstart's Digital Display

    QUICKSTART’S DIGITAL DISPLAY Digital display Figure 5.7, 5.8 When the Smartfind screen is displayed, pressing the DETECT shortcut button on the control panel switches to the Explorer II’s alternative Digital display. P0611-A Figure 5.7 Quickstart’s Digital Display The display rates both the ferrous content and the conductivity of an object with numbers from 0-31.

  • Page 48: Modifying The Display

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com MODIFYING THE DISPLAY Full screen display Figure 5.9, 5.10 If you wish to enlarge the Smartfind or Digital display during detecting, it is possible to instruct the detector to remove the display border and other screen elements leaving only the target details displayed on the full screen.

  • Page 49: Adjusting Sensitivity

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY Sensitivity control The sensitivity bar indicates how responsive the detector is to a target in the presence of ground noise and/or electromagnetic interference. The degree of sensitivity is increased by pressing the top shift button and decreased by pressing the bottom shift button (on the left side of the control panel).

  • Page 50: Adjusting Threshold

    ADJUSTING THRESHOLD Threshold control The Explorer II usually emits a constant tone or threshold ‘hum’ in the absence of a target. The threshold setting controls the audible level of this sound during detecting. Minelab recommends setting the threshold to a comfortable audible level in the early stages of your...

  • Page 51: Audio Response

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II AUDIO RESPONSE The Explorer II emits a target audio response that varies in pitch and volume depending on what type of object it detects. Pitch of response Figure 5.13 Generally, a target that is highly conductive (e.g. a large silver coin) emits a high pitched signal.

  • Page 52: Audio Menu

    Main Menu > AUDIO As mentioned earlier in the section on Audio Response, the Explorer II emits a target signal that varies in volume and pitch depending on the object it detects. Generally, large targets or Figure 5.14 The Audio menu targets close to the ground surface emit the loudest signal.

  • Page 53: Audio: Adjusting The Volume

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Introducing Volume Figure 5.15 Main Menu > Audio > VOLUME The VOLUME screen of the Audio menu displays two slider controls: MAX LIMIT and GAIN (Figure 5.15). NOTE To test sounds upon selection it is necessary to Figure 5.15 Volume adjustment screen...
  • Page 54 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com Normal alisasing Figure 5.16 Volume gain settings Figure 5.17 Volume gain preset Gain Figure 5.16, 5.17 Main Menu > Audio > Volume > GAIN (adjustment) Volume gain affects the way the detector amplifies target audio responses in respect to the strength of the original signal.

  • Page 55: Audio: Adjusting The Tone

    Limits This sets the upper limit of all tones emitted by the Explorer II. Minelab recommends setting the upper limit to the highest frequency you are comfortable with. You can test the upper limits with a highly conductive object (e.g.

  • Page 56: Audio: Adjusting The Sounds

    Constant Main Menu > Audio > Sounds > CONST Selecting CONST eliminates the variation of the pitch upon detection. If selected, the Explorer II will emit a consistent tone regardless of the target detected. Conductivity Main Menu > Audio > Sounds > CONDUCT Conduct is the factory preset and Minelab’s recommended option.
  • Page 57 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Ferrous Main Menu > Audio > Sounds > FERROUS Selecting FERROUS adjusts the tone according to the target’s ferrous content (the horizontal axis of the Smartfind screen or the first number in the Digital display). A low ‘blaat’ tone denotes a highly ferrous object, displayed on the left of the screen and having a high ‘Fer’...

  • Page 58: Testing Target Audio Responses [Tutorial]

    ! TESTING TARGET AUDIO RESPONSES Take some time to become familiar with how the Explorer II responds to various metal objects. This tutorial is designed for Smartfind’s Iron Mask and Discrimination functions. Repeat the procedure to familiarize yourself with both.

  • Page 59: Pinpointing The Object

    For example, Iron Mask is activated and the Explorer II has detected the approximate location of a non-ferrous coin but ignored the rusty nail buried nearby. Selection of Pinpoint instructs the Explorer II to respond to all metals positioned directly beneath the coil.
  • Page 60 Using Pinpoint Figure 5.21 Once the Explorer II has found the approximate position of a target it is necessary to locate its exact position using Pinpoint. Move the search coil to one side of the approximate target STEP 1 location and press the PINPOINT shortcut button.

  • Page 61: Recovering The Object

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II RECOVERING THE OBJECT For this procedure you’ll need: a knife or trowel, a small spade and a sheet of plastic. Once the object has been pinpointed, clear the surface of STEP 1 loose material and check again for the signal. If there is no signal then the object is amongst the surface material.

  • Page 62: Selecting Targets

    Smartfind’s two-dimensional discrimination. If you wish to detect one or more object types it is necessary to specify which the Explorer II should detect or reject. Figure 5.22 Quickstart’s Main Menu Choosing SELECT from Quickstart’s MAIN MENU (Figure 5.22) displays the SELECT target list (Figure 5.23).
  • Page 63 SELECTING TARGETS easy reference Quickstart’s SELECT menu lists eight object types typically encountered during treasure hunting. It is up to you to select one or more to modify the Explorer II’s discrimination pattern. Smartfind thumbnail. Discrimination pattern for current selection(s) from target list.
  • Page 64 Figure 5.27 New discrimination pattern in Discrim mode the Explorer II is functioning in Iron Mask, the current Iron Mask Smartfind thumbnail will be displayed. As soon as a selection is made from the target list, a thumbnail of the chosen discrimination pattern will replace the Iron Mask.

  • Page 65: Advanced Mode Option

    ADVANCED MODE OPTION Once you have experimented with target options and the other features of Quickstart, it may be time to investigate the features of the Explorer II available to the advanced user. Moving to Advanced mode Figure 5.28, 5.29 Main Menu >...
  • Page 66 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com...

  • Page 67: Advanced Use

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Advanced Use Once you are comfortable with basic detector use and Quickstart, it is time to investigate the more advanced features of the Explorer II.

  • Page 68: Advanced Mode's Main Menu [Easy Reference]

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com ADVANCED MODE’S MAIN MENU easy reference Many of Advanced Mode’s operational functions are accessed through the Main Menu. This guide is intended to direct you to the appropriate pages to learn more. The descriptions below are also displayed in help function when a shift button menu option is pressed and held.

  • Page 69: Starting In Advanced Mode

    Digital, Learn and Edit displays. If you operated in Advanced mode last time you used the Explorer II, the detector will remember this. To enter the Advanced mode when first switching on, press and quickly release the POWER shortcut button.

  • Page 70: Advanced Mode's Displays [Easy Reference]

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com ADVANCED MODE’S DISPLAYS easy reference Advanced mode has four display options – SMART, DIGITAL, LEARN and EDIT. The DETECT shortcut button is used to cycle between them. Advanced mode’s SMART and DIGITAL have the same screen elements and functions as those in Quickstart.

  • Page 71: Advanced Mode's Learn Display [Easy Reference]

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II ADVANCED MODE’S LEARN DISPLAY easy reference Accept target icon. Modifies discrimination Discrimination pattern. The black and clear areas pattern to accept a specific item – part of LEARN’s of the screen schematically represent the current target target selection, see page 73-74.

  • Page 72: Learning Targets

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com LEARNING TARGETS Advanced mode’s Learn option programs the Explorer II to recognize certain targets. The following pages show you how to instruct the detector to ‘learn’ a particular target and save its characteristics for later use.
  • Page 73 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II tutorial ! LEARN’S TARGET SELECTION This tutorial shows you how to learn a target, make adjustments and save your selection. Phase 1: Preparation for Learn (Figure 6.2) Go to the Advanced Learn display. It does not...
  • Page 74 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com tutorial ! LEARN’S TARGET SELECTION ... continued Phase 2: Learning and Saving the target pattern Wave the search coil several times above the desired STEP 7 target until the detector learns it by clearing an area on the screen.

  • Page 75: Advanced Mode's Edit Display [Easy Reference]

    Reject or accept framed area. Instructs target discrimination characteristics. See pages 42-43 Explorer II to accept the framed area on selection of for basic information. the tick icon. Selection of the cross icon will reject Pinpoint.

  • Page 76: Editing Patterns

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com EDITING PATTERNS Edit makes it possible to customize an existing discrimination pattern to match your preferred target characteristics. Introducing Edit Figure 6.7 Main Menu > Display > EDIT As described earlier in this chapter, Advanced mode’s LEARN display allows you to accept or reject a target and create your own discrimination patterns.
  • Page 77 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II tutorial ! EDITING AND SAVING TARGET PATTERNS This tutorial builds upon what has been covered in earlier target tutorials. The tutorial’s four phases outline the steps necessary to edit and save a preselected discrimination pattern. PHASE 1: Preparing for editing Figure 6.8 Discrimination pattern for jewelry...
  • Page 78 NOTE To accept the framed area, press the center left shift button until a tick appears next to the button. This instructs the Explorer II to clear the framed area. Figure 6.12 Target frame dragged to complete discrimination pattern PHASE 4: Saving edited discrimination pattern (Figure 6.13) To save the edited discrimination pattern,...

  • Page 79: Advanced Mode's Select Menu

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II ADVANCED MODE’S SELECT MENU In Advanced mode, the Explorer II allows you to define and save your own target patterns. Advanced mode’s Select menu Figure 6.14 Main Menu > SELECT This section follows on from the Selecting Targets section of the Quickstart chapter, page 62.

  • Page 80: Saving Targets

    When you encounter the same detecting conditions again, it is to the Save icon. possible to instruct the Explorer II to detect with the memorized setting (e.g. S1) by choosing from the SELECT target list as you would COINS or JEWELRY.

  • Page 81: Audio Menu

    The Audio menu Figure 6.16 Main Menu > AUDIO Details on the Explorer II’s audio response, Audio menu, settings and instructions appear in Chapter 5: Quickstart. Please refer to page 52 for information and instructions. Figure 6.16 The Audio Menu There is no difference in the functionality of the detector’s audio...

  • Page 82: Options Menu

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com OPTIONS MENU The Main Menu’s OPTIONS provide a selection of universal options and advanced settings. The Options menu Figure 6.17 Main Menu > OPTIONS Choosing OPTIONS from the Main Menu displays 5 selections. QUICK and ADVANCED switch the detector between its two detecting modes.

  • Page 83: Options: Noise

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II OPTIONS: NOISE Noise Figure 6.18 Main Menu > Options > NOISE Sometimes during detecting you may notice some interference in the form of erratic noises and movements of the target crosshair (even without movement of the detector). The NOISE option Figure 6.18 Noise adjustment screen...

  • Page 84: Options: Response

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com OPTIONS: RESPONSE Introducing Response Figure 6.19 Main Menu > Options > RESPONSE The relationship between proximity of targets to one another and detector response can influence its performance. The RESPONSE Figure 6.19 Response menu option allows you to select the way the detector responds to targets and change the way targets sound upon detection.
  • Page 85 ‘blend’. NOTE It is recommended you experiment with these settings once you are familiar with the sounds produced by the Explorer II in the Normal Response setting, then choose according to conditions and preference. OPTIONS : RESPONSE...

  • Page 86: Options: Recovery

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com OPTIONS: RECOVERY Introducing Recovery Figure 6.20 Main Menu > Options > RECOVERY This menu allows you to modify the way the discrimination process works. Recovery settings affect both the detector’s audio and display response to target characteristics.

  • Page 87: Settings Menu

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II SETTINGS MENU The Settings menu provides the advanced user the opportunity to save all user preferred settings as an alternative to preprogrammed Explorer II settings. Introducing the Settings menu Figure 6.21 Main Menu > Options > SETTINGS Once you have selected and modified the detector’s operational...
  • Page 88 (settings will load in about 5 seconds). As mentioned earlier in this NOTE A table of Explorer II functions with a range of values Manual, starting in factory preset and factory presets is provided in Chapter 7: User Info discards all unsaved adjustments.

  • Page 89: User Info

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II User Info This chapter provides a glossary of terminology, user guides, technical specifications, warranty and repair details and troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 90: Helpful Hints

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com HELPFUL HINTS user tips These tips are provided to enhance your personal use of the Explorer II. They are intended to work together with the information and instructions appearing elsewhere in the manual. Batteries It is normal for the tip of the rechargeable battery to get warm while charging because the current regulator is mounted inside the battery pack.
  • Page 91 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II Choosing the right Tone Make sure that you start with the Main Menu > Audio > Sounds > CONDUCT selected and the threshold level and the volume are appropriate for your environment (i.e. for headphones or speaker use, ambient noise etc.)

  • Page 92: Battery Performance Comparisons

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com BATTERY PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS The average life-span for both good quality alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries under constant use is compared on the graph below. This graph assumes the backlight is turned off and headphones are being used.

  • Page 93: User Preferences

    Options Recovery Deep On, Off Minelab suggests that you record your preferences using a pencil, or make photocopies of this table. *Noise channel is selected automatically by the Noise Cancel shortcut button or manually through Main Menu > Options >...
  • Page 94 On, Off Options Recovery Deep On, Off Minelab suggests that you record your preferences using a pencil, or make photocopies of this table. *Noise channel is selected automatically by the Noise Cancel shortcut button or manually through Main Menu >...

  • Page 95: Control Panel Button Functions

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II CONTROL PANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU QUICKSTART MODE IRON MASK ADVANCED MODE PINPOINT CONTROL PANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 96: Quickstart Menu Structure

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com QUICKSTART MENU STRUCTURE QUICKSTART MENU STRUCTURE...

  • Page 97: Advanced Menu Structure

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II ADVANCED MENU STRUCTURE ADVANCED MENU STRUCTURE...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT SOLUTION Detector does not • Check the state of the batteries and battery connections. start at all • Ensure battery pack lid is completely closed. • If using alkaline batteries, check whether they have been loaded in the right polarity and correct if necessary.

  • Page 99: Service Repair Form

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II SERVICE REPAIR FORM Today’s Date ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Detector Model ________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________ Purchased From ________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date __________________________________________________________________________ Faulty Part(s): __________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Description of Fault: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ If necessary, use the space provided overleaf to continue your description of the fault.
  • Page 100 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com SERVICE REPAIR FORM Description of Fault: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ SERVICE REPAIR FORM...

  • Page 101: Warranty

    There is a two-year parts and labour warranty for the electronic Repairs control box of the Explorer II. The search coil has a one year parts and labour warranty. Refer to the supplier or Minelab for service, either in or out of warranty. The Minelab warranty does not cover...

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications For The Minelab Explorer Ii

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MINELAB EXPLORER II P0591-A Length unextended 43 inches (1100mm) Length extended 55 inches (1358mm) Shipping weight 3 lb 7 oz (1700g) excluding batteries Coil 10.5 inches (264mm). “Double D” waterproof Audio inputs...

  • Page 103: Explorer Model Features

    THE MINELAB EXPLORER II EXPLORER II MODEL USER FUNCTIONS (SOFTWARE) Custom select discrimination Saved Discrim patterns Learn Function (accept/reject) Edit function targets Auto Noise Cancel (scanning) Manual Noise Cancel User saved settings (audio, tones, etc) Current, User A, User B...

  • Page 104: Glossary Of Terms

    (an alloy may also include non-metals). Camlock Lever which releases or locks detector’s assembly components. The Explorer II’s upper and lower shafts are held together by the shaft camlock. This shaft assembly is fixed to the control box by the control box camlock.
  • Page 105 SELECT menu or created in Advanced mode’s LEARN or EDIT displays. Edit One of Explorer II’s Advanced displays. Edit allows the user to customize an existing discrimination pattern to match preferred target characteristics.
  • Page 106 THE MINELAB EXPLORER II www.minelab.com GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iron Mask One of the Explorer II’s Smartfind displays. The Iron Mask function rejects objects with ferrous properties. This level of ferrous rejection is represented with a dark ‘curtain’ which moves across the horizontal dimension of the Smartfind screen as the Iron Mask is adjusted.
  • Page 107 (e.g. screen contrast). Settings may be adjusted with shift buttons at either side of the display screen. Smartfind One of the Explorer II’s displays. Smartfind visually represents target details using two-dimensional discrimination. Threshold (hum) The audible level of sound emitted when no target is detected is the threshold.

  • Page 108: Detector Care And Safety

    • Do not leave the battery pack in the Explorer II handle when the detector is not in use for extended periods of time. Damage caused by leaking batteries could be severe and would void the warranty through user negligence.

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