Troubleshooting - Minelab F3 COMPACT Operation Manual

F3 COMPACT Operations Manual
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Troubleshooting

Table 2 provides several troubleshooting procedures in response to
a variety of possible problems.
Problem
F3 COMPACT will not switch
on
After switching on there is a
very loud noise
After switching on the
Threshold Tone varies in
pitch and volume with the
coil stationary
There is no sound from the
Earset
There is no sound from the
Speaker
Cannot hear the Test Piece.
Table 2: Troubleshooting
Recommended Procedure
1. Check batteries have been inserted
correctly into the Battery Compartment, or
2. Replace batteries.
1. Conduct Audio Reset
1. Conduct Noise Cancel
2. Move away from noise source
1. Disconnect and reconnect the Earset, or
2. Try a known serviceable Earset (if this
solves the problem, the original Earset may
be faulty, if this does not solve the problem,
the Earset socket may be faulty)
1. Switch off and on, or
2. Disconnect Earset, Switch off and on
1. Ensure that the detector has been turned
on for at least 30 seconds.
2. Ensure the sensitivity of the detector is set
at Position 4.
3. Conduct Audio Reset
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