Troubleshooting; Service Repair Form - Minelab Explorer User Manual

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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.
Detector starts, but it • Check the state of the batteries. If necessary, try starting with batteries
switches off by itself known to be in good condition.
• Detector may be too hot. Allow detector to cool down in a shaded area.
• Try starting the detector with search coil disconnected. If the detector
starts normally, check the state of the coil cable. If it is damaged, replace
the coil. Otherwise return detector for repairs.
• Unplug the headphones. If there is sound in the speaker but not in the
No sound
headphones, check the headphones and their connection.
• Check the AUDIO menu's Max Limit (a setting of 0 is silent).
• If there is no sound in the speaker or the headphones but the detector
appears to work normally otherwise, return the detector for repairs.
• Press the NOISE CANCEL shortcut button or manually select a quiet
Erratic Noises
channel in the Advanced Main Menu > Options > NOISE.
• Reduce the Sensitivity.
• Change the orientation of the coil to the vertical plane and rotate to see if
there is a position where the noise is reduced. If this is the case, it means
that there is a source of interference nearby which must be avoided.
• Check battery charge and battery connections.
• Ensure coil connector is tightened firmly.
• Check headphones and their connection.
• Check for sand or grit between coil cover and coil.
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• Ensure the detector is turned on.
No Target Response
• Check headphones and their connection.
• Check coil connection.
• Check discrimination level. No signal will be given if target is within black
area of screen.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE REPAIR FORM

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