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Detector Care and Safety
The Explorer SE is a high-quality
electronic instrument, finely engineered
and packaged in a durable housing.
Taking proper care of the detector is
mostly common-sense.
Do not leave the battery pack in the
Explorer SE 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.
If temperatures are very high, do not
leave the detector in excessive heat for
longer than necessary. Covering it when
not in use will help protect it. Try to
avoid leaving it in a closed car trunk or
in a car sitting in sunlight. A full-length
detector carry bag is available to protect
the detector when in transit.
The control box has been designed
to resist moisture. However, Minelab
advises protecting the control box in
extreme conditions. Obviously the
control box should not be dropped
into water. A control box cover will give
protection against dust, dirt and rain.
Never allow the detector to come
into contact with gasoline or other
petroleum-based liquids.
Keep the detector clean and dry and
avoid getting sand and grit into the
shafts or fastenings (e.g. yoke bolt and
camlocks). Do not use solvents to clean
the detector. Use a damp cloth with mild
soap detergent.
Ensure the coil cable is in good
condition and not subject to undue
stress.
The Explorer SE coil is only compatible
with FBS technology detectors such as
previous Explorers and the Quattro MP.
Flat or faulty batteries cause many
detector problems. Ensure that only
quality alkaline batteries are used,
and that they are replaced when you
hear the warning signal through the
headphones or speaker.
Do not dispose of battery pack in
fire (contact local authorities for
disposal/recycling). Do not attempt to
disassemble or short circuit the battery
pack.
Take precautions when transporting
or storing the detector. Although the
detector is constructed from the highest
quality materials and has undergone
rigorous durability tests, the display
screen could be prone to scratching or
serious damage if not treated with due
care.
Troubleshooting
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.
Detector starts, but
> Check the state of the batteries. If necessary, try starting with
batteries known to be in good condition.
switches off by itself
> 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.
No sound
> Unplug the headphones. If there is sound in the speaker but
not in the headphones, check the headphones and their
connection.
> Check the
(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.
Erratic noises
> Press the
select a quiet channel.
> 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 loudest.
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.
No target response
> Ensure the detector is turned on.
> Check headphones and their connection.
> Check coil connection.
> Check discrimination level. No signal will be given if target is
within black area of screen.
AUDIO > VOLUME > MAX LIMIT
NOISE CANCEL
shortcut button or manually
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