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METAL DETECTOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
If you do not have prior experience with
a metal 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.
Expect chatter or internal noise at high
sensitivity.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for
outdoor use only.
appliances emit 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. If your detector beeps 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.
Many household
Also available
with 11"DD coil
(Item# GAMMA-11DD)

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  • Page 1 METAL DETECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL If you do not have prior experience with a metal 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. Expect chatter or internal noise at high sensitivity.

  • 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 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 armrest backwards, the plastic plug must be removed from the aluminum tube.
  • Page 5 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 6: Batteries

    BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery.

  • Page 7: Quick-Start Demo

    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. b.

  • Page 8: 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. 3.

  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)

    THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING or in pinpointing the exact location of the object using techniques described in the pinpointing section. 5. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices.

  • Page 10: Operation And Controls

    OPERATION and CONTROLS POWERING UP Press • The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION Mode. Motion is required. • Sensitivity is at about 70% of maximum (value reads “80”) • All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects will be detected.

  • Page 11: Menu Selections

    OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS 1. SENSITIVITY to increase or decrease sensitivity while the SENSITIVITY line is highlighted. Maximum sensitivity setting is 99. Minimum sensitivity setting is 05. If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects being detected, reduce the sensitivity.

  • Page 12: Disc Level

    OPERATION and CONTROLS MENU SELECTIONS continued 2. DISC. LEVEL to increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level. Each time you press , more types of metals are eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then all targets classified in that category will not be detected.
  • Page 13 OPERATION and CONTROLS 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 14: Of Tones

    OPERATION and CONTROLS 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.

  • Page 15: Mode Selections

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

  • Page 16: Pinpoint

    (but not at the the size of the holes you will dig. exact center), release , and TEKNETICS offers a robust and then quickly press-and-hold it again. inexpensive pinpointer designed for Now you will only hear a response this purpose.

  • Page 17: Ground Balancing

    OPERATION and CONTROLS GROUND BALANCING 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 18 OPERATION and CONTROLS GROUND BALANCING continued When manually ground balancing, try to “feel out” a spot on the ground to make sure there is no metal present. In order to avoid locking onto metal, the detector will not ground grab where the GROUND setting is less than 40.
  • Page 19 OPERATION and CONTROLS GROUND BALANCING continued When operating in ALL METAL Mode the goal is to eliminate the sound as the coil is being pumped over the ground. In some soils, the sound is not completely eliminated. If the ground balance adjustment is incorrect, there will be a difference in the sound as the searchcoil is either moving toward or away from the ground.

  • Page 20: Target Identification

    TARGET IDENTIFICATION In DISCRIMINATION Mode, targets accurately. With practice in the field, you are identified both audibly and visually will learn to associate target values with as follows: specific objects. Coins are more likely to yield the same value with each pass of the 1.Different pitch tones for different types of coil due to their concentric shape.

  • Page 21: Depth And Target Display

    DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY Please refer to the display on your detector cans will register here. Few newer pull-tabs and reference the TARGET-ID categories will also register here. Many gold rings will below applicable to your model (not all also register here. detectors include all of these categories).

  • 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: Code Of Ethics

    TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS: • Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission. • Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage. •...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    – Stereo Headphones ® Use with Teknetics metal detectors with true stereo. Utilizes 1/4-inch stereo & 1/8-inch plug. Compatible with all Teknetics models with ® 1/4-inch & 1/8-inch jacks. – HEADT Pinpointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator and vibrator.

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