Minelab X-Terra 30 Quick Start & Reference Manual

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Turn on

(pg. 20)

Choose a discrimination pattern

(pg. 32, 33)

Adjust sensitivity

and volume

(pg. 45)

(pg. 47)

Choose a noise cancel* channel

(pg. 49)

Adjust ground balance*

(pg. 52)

Begin detecting!

(pg. 24)

These quick start instructions allow you to begin

detecting straight away and ﬁ nd important

reference information for setting up your X-Terra.

Minelab however encourages all users to read the

entire manual to ensure a complete understanding

of all features and functions your X-Terra oﬀ ers.

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Page 1 These quick start instructions allow you to begin detecting straight away and ﬁ nd important reference information for setting up your X-Terra. Minelab however encourages all users to read the entire manual to ensure a complete understanding of all features and functions your X-Terra oﬀ ers.
Page 2 PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES tear oﬀ section of your warranty From our origins in 1985, Minelab have specialised in Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause advanced electronics technologies. Our competitive...
Page 3 This asterisk will appear This pocket sized manual is designed to help both throughout the manual, the beginner and expert treasure hunter get the best indicating features available performance out of the X-Terra 30 or X-Terra 50. on the X-Terra 50 model only.
Page 4 Quick Start Reference Back Cover Discrimination Scale Adjusting Ground Balance* Preset Discrimination Patterns Editing Discrimination Patterns Choosing a Discrimination Pattern Method 1 X-Terra 30 Method 2 Erasing Patterns X-Terra 50 / All Metal Shortcut Pinpointing Factory Presets Recovering the Target...
Page 5 Standard VLF Signal Precision VFLEX Signal Analog Signal (Without VFLEX) For the X-Terra user, this precision means The X-Terra detectors are Minelab’s ﬁ rst products dependable performance and improved immunity to incorporate VFLEX Technology. to environmental conditions such as ground PRIMARY MICRO...
Page 6 Before assembling your X-Terra please check that the package includes these parts: Coil Skidplate (ﬁ tted to coil) Lower shaft Middle shaft Upper shaft Armrest Stand Control box Rubber washers (2) Plastic wing nut Plastic bolt Armrest screw Armrest strap Velcro tabs (2) Warranty card Instruction manual...
Page 7 Plug the two rubber washers into the holes Ensure that the twistlocks of the shafts on either side of the lower shaft yoke. are loosened by rotating them counter- clockwise. Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of the coil. Ensure that the spring loaded Compress the spring loaded pin in the pin in the lower shaft is underneath.
Page 8 Connecting Place the armrest onto the top of the upper shaft, lining up the central hole in the With the LCD facing up, push the control armrest with a hole in the aluminium shaft. box onto the end of the handle until it Position the armrest to suit your arm length.
Page 9 The X-Terra uses 4 AA batteries which Wind the coil cable around the lower are not included with the detector. and middle shaft enough times to take (Battery Behaviour, pg. 62) up the slack. Access the battery compartment via the Use the velcro tabs to keep the coil cable battery door located on the side of the in place against the shaft.
Page 10 Thread your arm through the armrest and strap. Grasp the handle of the detector and rest your forearm in the armrest. Your elbow should sit just above the top of the armrest. Lightly tighten the velcro strap and secure it around your arm. CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY ASSEMBLED YOUR X-TERRA.
Page 11 The correct position of armrest and length Once outside, practice sweeping the coil of shaft should allow you to swing the over the ground in a side-to-side motion, coil in front of your body without any while walking forward slowly. Slightly overlap uncomfortable stretching or stooping.
Page 12 turns the detector Scrolls through the diﬀ erent POWER Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) area on/oﬀ . discrimination patterns. Accesses and scrolls through Accepts or rejects certain detecting settings. metals by turning on/oﬀ individual discrimination segments. This button has two functions. Assists in locating the exact position of a target prior to Toggles between the selected...
Page 13 There are many metallic objects inside Press POWER the house (e.g. nails in the ﬂ oor, reinforcing in the walls) that will result in overloading A short start up sequence will display the detector’s electronics. There may also and a tune will be heard. be interference from TV sets and other Once on, the detector will be in automatic household appliances.
Page 14 Don’t worry if the detector isn’t producing A good way to become familiar with Pass the coil across the objects, one at a detecting is to test the detector against time, and observe the LCD and the detector’s a sound over the nail, this is because the a range of metal objects.
Page 15 Discrimination Pattern All Metal Pattern The factory preset pattern 1 rejects ferrous metals and The all metal pattern turns oﬀ every foil, and accepts non-ferrous metals. Patterns can be discrimination segment, allowing all metals edited and saved according to detecting preferences. including ferrous targets to be detected.
Page 16 Typically, the larger the object, the deeper Target ID numbers range from -4 to 44 on the it can be detected. X-Terra 30 and -9 to 45 on the X-Terra 50. The X-Terra uses a single frequency (7.5kHz) Negative numbers represent ferrous targets and as the standard operating frequency.
Page 17 1 ferrous Discrimination segments can be accepted Non ferrous targets are those that have no The X-Terra 30 has 12 segments. or rejected, in turn accepting or rejecting iron content, such as gold, silver, copper The target IDs range from -4 up to 44, increasing in steps of 4.
Page 18 Example targets only desired targets such as coins and jewellery. The X-Terra 30 has an all metal pattern and 1 Pattern 1 preset pattern. The X-Terra 50 has an all metal Accepts signals from non-ferrous targets, pattern and 2 preset patterns.
Page 19 On the X-Terra 30 PATTERNS On the X-Terra 50 PATTERNS toggles between the all metal toggles between pattern 1 pattern (AM) and pattern 1. and pattern 2. The X-Terra 50 also has an all metal shortcut. This toggles between the selected pattern and all metal.
Page 20 coil During normal detection, the X-Terra Once the approximate target location is operates with discrimination patterns. When known, move the coil outside of that area this target will a target signal is heard, it is an advantage and press PINPOINT produce a loud, to identify the target’s exact position.
Page 21 A trowel, knife or small spade are good Check the hole for the target. If it is not in Ask for permission before searching on tools for recovering targets. the hole, place the detector on the ground private property. with the coil ﬂ at, pick up a handful of soil Once a target has been located, clear the and pass it over the coil.
Page 22 Preset discrimination patterns are used to Target ID numbers range from -4 to 44 suit diﬀ erent search preferences. X-Terra 30 on the X-Terra 30 and -9 to 45 on the X-Terra has 1 pattern, X-Terra 50 has 2 patterns 50. Negative numbers represent ferrous (Preset Discrimination Patterns, pg.
Page 23 Menu Reject Identiﬁ cation The X-Terra has a list of settings (sensitivity, This icon appears when rejecting a volume, noise cancel* and ground balance*) that can be adjusted to customise it for discrimination segment. It disappears when your own personal preferences. (Note: Ground accepting a discrimination segment (pg.
Page 24 The X-Terra operates in two display states – Detection and Settings. Detection Settings Detection Settings The target ID, discrimination segments and The X-Terra has a range of settings that depth automatically translate detected should be adjusted to ensure optimum signals. The last detected target ID stays performance in diﬀ...
Page 25 (X-Terra 50 settings). The highest sensitivity settings, X-Terra 30 X-Terra 50 (7-10 = X-Terra 30) Sensitivity range = 0-10 Sensitivity range = 0-20 (15-20 = X-Terra 50) Factory preset = 6 Factory preset = 12 should only be used in the quietest, most stable conditions.
Page 26 You may choose to override this and increase the volume limit, but you then risk the detector shutting down earlier. X-Terra 30 X-Terra 50 Volume range = 0-10 Volume range = 0-20 Factory preset = 7...
Page 27 The detector may become noisy or erratic due to electrical interference from powerlines, electrical equipment or other detectors operating close by. This interference is interpreted as a crackling or popping noise. Noise Cancel* allows you to change the noise cancel channel so that you experience less interference.
Page 28 The X-Terra 30 has a ﬁ xed ground balance Ground balancing the detector reduces that allows adequate operation over most false detections and enables good targets types of soils. to be displayed and heard correctly. The X-Terra 50 has an adjustable ground Ground balance settings aﬀ...
Page 29 Using the detector in all metal, ﬁ nd a clear area of ground without any targets. Hold the coil parallel and 4” (10 cm) above the ground. Select *. A constant hum GROUND BALANCE known as the ground balance tone will sound when the coil is held steady.
Page 30 The detector’s preset discrimination patterns Method 2 - to reject a speciﬁ c target ID can be edited to create custom patterns. + – using Method 1 - to reject a speciﬁ c target In detection, use to scroll through ID using an actual target and select the ID you want to modify.
Page 31 Custom patterns are saved The settings sensitivity, volume, when the X-Terra is switched oﬀ . noise cancel* and ground balance To erase custom patterns and are saved when the X-Terra is return to preset patterns: switched oﬀ . To return to the preset menu values: Turn the detector oﬀ...
Page 32 Pinpoint Response every accepted key press. buzzing sound. This indicates that the The X-Terra 30 discrimination segments are When in pinpoint, the detector emits a target signal is too strong for the detector separated by 3 diﬀ erent tones of sound...
Page 33 Coil Unplugged Coil Error Coil Incompatible Overload The coil has been The coil is not The coil is communicating The detector has disconnected from communicating with the control box received a signal that the detector. with the control box. but the detector is not is too strong for it to recognising it.
Page 34 The X-Terra is capable of using diﬀ erent types Overvoltage of AA batteries: If the battery voltage is too high, 1.5 V Alkaline (above 8 V) the battery icon will ﬂ ash 1.5 V Alkaline 1.2 V NiMH/NiCad and the detector will shut down. 1.5 V Carbon 1.5 V Lithium (non-rechargeable) 1.2 V NiMH (rechargeable)
Page 35 Covering it when not in use will help Keep the detector clean and dry Previous Minelab coils will not function protect it. and avoid getting sand and grit into with the X-Terra detector.
Page 36 Headphones Connecting Headphones have many advantages. They block out external noise such as wind Always use headphones with a ¼“ jack. and traﬃ c, allowing you to listen more closely to target signals. Headphones also Open the rubber headphone cover located minimise disturbance to other people in on the left hand side of the control box.
Page 37 Accessory coils come in diﬀ erent types (Double D and Concentric), sizes and frequencies*. These coils To attach an accessory coil: are suitable for diﬀ erent ground Turn the detector oﬀ using conditions and speciﬁ c targets. POWER Follow the steps of Coil Cable Assembly (pg.
Page 38 Low Battery Audio Alarm Patents Pending User Interface Keys 6 + Power 8 + Power LCD Icons In the interest of product improvement, Shaft Colour Dulux Wineberry 51046 Dulux Navy 50282 Minelab reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Page 40 Today’s Date Detector Model Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Faulty Part(s) Owners Name Address Phone ( ) Day Home Fax ( Email...

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