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Metal detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity
enjoyed by people all over the world. By getting to know
your X-Terra you can become one of the many who find
valuable coins, relics and jewellery on a regular basis.
The X-Terra is a high-precision instrument incorporating
Minelab's latest single frequency technology, VFLEX.
VFLEX processes a pure single frequency, ensuring
that you can enjoy the hobby at all times, confident
that you are using a highly-tuned and dependable
detector. In other words, a SERIOUS detector.
This pocket sized manual is designed to help both
the beginner and expert treasure hunter get the best
performance out of the X-Terra 30 or X-Terra 50.

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  • Page 1 In other words, a SERIOUS detector. This pocket sized manual is designed to help both the beginner and expert treasure hunter get the best performance out of the X-Terra 30 or X-Terra 50.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Detecting Exercise Inserting Batteries Example Detections Ready for Use How Detectors Work Target ID Quick Start Reference Back Cover Discrimination Scale Preset Discrimination Patterns Choosing a Discrimination Pattern X-Terra 30 X-Terra 50 / All Metal Shortcut Pinpointing Recovering the Target...
  • Page 3 Detailed Detector Operation Reference Information LCD Icons Sounds Operation Error Messages Selecting Menu Settings Battery Behaviour Sensitivity Care of your X-Terra Adjusting Sensitivity Accessory Headphones Volume Protective Accessories Adjusting Volume Accessory Coils Noise Cancel* X-Terra Specifications Choosing a Noise Cancel Channel* X-Terra Model Features Ground Balance* User Preferences...

  • Page 4: Vflex Technology

    Power Audio Transmit Supply Analog Signal The X-Terra detectors are Minelab’s first products to incorporate VFLEX Technology. PRIMARY MICRO VFLEX uses state of the art digital and mixed-signal (IN CONTROL BOX) components to enhance standard single frequency DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING...
  • Page 5 Transmit Standard VLF Signal Precision VFLEX Signal (Without VFLEX) For the X-Terra user, this precision means dependable performance and improved immunity to environmental conditions such as ground SECONDARY MICRO mineralization, electromagnetic interference (IN COIL) and temperature variations. SENSING + TRANSMITTING COIL TYPE, SIZE, FREQUENCY VFLEX requires coils that are accurately constructed and calibrated.

  • Page 6: Assembling Your X-Terra

    Before assembling your X-Terra please check that the package includes these parts: Coil Skidplate (fitted 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 you’re holding it...
  • Page 10 Place the armrest onto the top of the upper shaft, lining up the central hole in the armrest with a hole in the aluminium shaft. Position the armrest to suit your arm length. (Holding the Detector, pg. 15) Insert the screw up through the stand, upper shaft and armrest.
  • Page 11 Connecting With the LCD facing up, push the control box onto the end of the handle until it fits into place.
  • Page 12 Wind the coil cable around the lower and middle shaft enough times to take up the slack. Use the velcro tabs to keep the coil cable in place against the shaft. It is recommended that one tab is used on the lower shaft close to the coil and the other tab on the middle shaft before the cable reaches across to the control box.
  • Page 13 The X-Terra uses 4 AA batteries which are not included with the detector. (Battery Behaviour, pg. 62) Access the battery compartment via the battery door located on the side of the control box. Slide the battery compartment door upwards with your thumb. Place individual batteries into the compartment as illustrated, ensuring –...
  • Page 14 CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY ASSEMBLED YOUR X-TERRA. IT IS NOW READY FOR DETECTING!
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Shaft is the correct length Shaft is too short...
  • Page 18 turns the detector Scrolls through the different POWER 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 recovery ( PINPOINT...
  • Page 19 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) area...
  • Page 20 It is best to only turn the detector on when outside, away from sources of electromagnetic disturbance. Many of the screen pictures in this Overloading is not harmful to the manual that refer to both models, detectors electronics. show the X-Terra 50 display only.
  • Page 21 Blank detection display. There will be no numerical reading until a detection is made. This LCD layout is a representation to show the differences between the two models. LCD icons are never all shown at the same time.
  • Page 22 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 range of metal objects. This exercise sounds as it detects each object. is a simple lesson on how the detector Note: If you are getting signals from a clear patch of interprets metal objects.
  • Page 24 Discrimination Pattern The factory preset pattern 1 rejects ferrous metals and foil, and accepts non-ferrous metals. Patterns can be edited and saved according to detecting preferences. Audio A detected non-ferrous target will give a medium - high tone audio response. Visual A detected non-ferrous target will give a visual indication within the non-ferrous section of the...
  • Page 27 Target Identification (ID) is used to distinguish one type of metal target from another. Target ID numbers range from -4 to 44 on the X-Terra 30 and -9 to 45 on the X-Terra 50. Negative numbers represent ferrous targets and positive numbers represent non-ferrous targets.
  • Page 28 In addition to the target ID, targets are also Desired and undesired targets may appear represented as a particular segment on a anywhere along the discrimination scale, e.g. linear scale at the bottom of the display. Desired ferrous target - Canadian coin Undesired ferrous target - iron nail Each discrimination segment represents Desired non-ferrous target - gold coin...
  • Page 29 The target IDs range from -4 up to 44, increasing in steps of 4. 3 ferrous 15 non-ferrous The X-Terra 50 has 18 segments. The target IDs range from -9 to 45, increasing in steps of 3. The more segments available, the more separate target IDs available.
  • Page 30 The X-Terra 30 has an all metal pattern and 1 preset pattern. The X-Terra 50 has an all metal pattern and 2 preset patterns. Patterns 1 and 2 can be edited to create your own custom discrimination patterns.
  • Page 31 (X-Terra 30 IDs: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44) (X-Terra 50 IDs: 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45). Rejects ferrous objects and non-ferrous...
  • Page 32 On the X-Terra 30 PATTERNS toggles between the all metal pattern (AM) and pattern 1. The all metal pattern cannot be edited.
  • Page 33 On the X-Terra 50 PATTERNS toggles between pattern 1 and pattern 2. The X-Terra 50 also has an all metal shortcut. This toggles between the selected pattern and all metal. The all metal pattern cannot be edited.
  • Page 34 During normal detection, the X-Terra operates with discrimination patterns. When a target signal is heard, it is an advantage to identify the target’s exact position. This is determined by using PINPOINT Enabling pinpoint instructs the X-Terra to temporarily disengage discrimination and become a non-motion detector.
  • Page 35 Once the approximate target location is known, move the coil outside of that area and press PINPOINT Sweep the coil over the target location. The menu scale segments on the LCD indicate how close the target is to the center of the coil.
  • Page 36 A trowel, knife or small spade are good tools for recovering targets. Once a target has been located, clear the surface of loose material and check again for a signal. If there is no signal then the target is amongst the surface material. In this case, search the surface material until the target is located.
  • Page 37 Check the hole for the target. If it is not in the hole, place the detector on the ground with the coil flat, pick up a handful of soil and pass it over the coil. Be sure not to wear rings, bracelets or a watch which will produce a signal.

  • Page 39: All Metal

    Patterns Preset discrimination patterns are used to suit different search preferences. X-Terra 30 has 1 pattern, X-Terra 50 has 2 patterns (Preset Discrimination Patterns, pg. 30). Depth Indicator The depth indicator is a relative guide to how Shallow target deep a target is.
  • Page 40 Pinpoint Indicates that pinpoint is activated. On the X-Terra 50, sensitivity and ground balance* have ranges of 1-20, and volume has a range of 0-20. In these cases each segment of the menu scale represents two numbers.
  • Page 41 Reject Identification This icon appears when rejecting a discrimination segment. It disappears when accepting a discrimination segment (pg. 54, 55). Battery This icon indicates how much power is left in the batteries (pg. 62). Headphones: This icon indicates that the headphones are connected and that the headphone volume has been selected (pg.
  • Page 42 If the detector passes over a target that it menu, or with shortcuts available on the rejects, the display will return to a blank X-Terra 50. detection screen represented by 2 dashes. To access the menu settings, press Target ID...
  • Page 43 Detection Settings Exits Settings, and returns to a blank detection display...
  • Page 44 In high trash areas, such certain soils and signals from other electric as modern parks, a setting below 6 may appliances. be required, especially when searching for shallow coins (X-Terra 50 settings). The highest sensitivity settings, X-Terra 30 X-Terra 50 (7-10 = X-Terra 30)
  • Page 46 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 Factory preset = 15...
  • Page 49 Menu scale segments will flash for 3 seconds while calibrating the channel...
  • Page 50 When the detector is unbalanced, it will If there is difficulty ground balancing in detect targets, but it may also register false an area with the X-Terra 50, try reducing detections due to ground mineralisation. sensitivity (pg. 44) These false detections are displayed as -9 in all metal or two dashes when using the factory preset patterns.
  • Page 53 High Medium quiet...
  • Page 54 The detector’s preset discrimination patterns can be edited to create custom patterns. Method 1 - to reject a specific target ID using an actual target In detection, a discrimination segment will flash, indicating its position on the discrimination scale and the target’s ID number will appear on the LCD.
  • Page 55 Method 2 - to reject a specific target ID + – using In detection, use to scroll through and select the ID you want to modify. The flashing segment and the target ID numbers will indicate the selected ID. Press to either accept or reject ACCEPT REJECT that ID.
  • Page 56 Custom patterns are saved when the X-Terra is switched off. To erase custom patterns and return to preset patterns: Turn the detector off. While pressing and holding , turn the detector back PATTERNS on, by pressing power once. During the start up sequence, release PATTERNS Press and hold...
  • Page 57 The settings sensitivity, volume, noise cancel* and ground balance are saved when the X-Terra is switched off. To return to the preset menu values: Turn the detector off. While pressing and holding , turn the detector MENU SELECT back on, by pressing once.
  • Page 58 Start Up Sequence Error When the detector is turned on, there is A six note tune will sound to indicate a short three note tune during its start up a detector error (Error Messages, pg. 60). sequence. Overload Positive Acknowledgement If the coil is passed across a large shallow The detector emits a short beep for target, the detector will give a repeating...
  • Page 59 Sensitivity or noise cancel* should be adjusted. Medium Medium High High False Detections A partial or chopped non-repeatable signal. The X-Terra 50 discrimination segments are separated by 4 different tones of sound Two dashes will indicate on the LCD to indicate a rejected target.
  • Page 60 Coil Unplugged Coil Error The coil has been The coil is not disconnected from communicating the detector. with the control box. The menu scale line The menu scale line icon will slowly flash icon will slowly flash until the coil is plugged until a standard coil is back in.
  • Page 61 Coil Incompatible Overload The coil is communicating The detector has with the control box received a signal that but the detector is not is too strong for it to recognising it. interpret. This will appear until there is no more overload (pg. 20). The menu scale line Take the coil away icon will slowly flash.
  • Page 62 The X-Terra is capable of using different types Overvoltage of AA batteries: If the battery voltage is too high, (above 8 V) the battery icon will flash 1.5 V Alkaline and the detector will shut down. 1.5 V Carbon 1.5 V Lithium (non-rechargeable) 1.2 V NiMH (rechargeable) Full 1.2 V NiCad (rechargeable)
  • Page 63 1.5 V Alkaline 1.2 V NiMH/NiCad...
  • Page 64 The X-Terra is a high quality electronic The coil can be submersed in water instrument, finely engineered and packaged up to 20” (0.5m), yet the control box is in a durable housing. Taking proper care not waterproof. Although it has been of your X-Terra is common sense.
  • Page 65 Do not use rechargeable Lithium Ion Always remember to turn off the batteries as their voltage is too high. detector before changing coils. Non rechargeable Lithium batteries may be used. Previous Minelab coils will not function with the X-Terra detector.
  • Page 66 Headphones have many advantages. They block out external noise such as wind and traffic, allowing you to listen more closely to target signals. Headphones also minimise disturbance to other people in the area and they extend battery life. The X-Terra is able to save separate settings for both the speaker volume and headphone volume, switching from one to the other as soon as the headphones are connected.

  • Page 67: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones Always use headphones with a ¼“ jack. Open the rubber headphone cover located on the left hand side of the control box. Plug the headphone jack into the socket. When the detector is turned on, the headphones icon will appear on the LCD to indicate that the headphones are connected.
  • Page 68 Environmental Cover Protects the control box from environmental conditions Skid Plate such as rain and dirt. A skid plate comes as standard with the detector. If it wears out from excessive sweeping along the ground, accessory skidplates are available for purchase.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Coil

    Accessory coils come in different types (Double D and Concentric), sizes and frequencies*. These coils To attach an accessory coil: are suitable for different ground Turn the detector off using conditions and specific targets. POWER Follow the steps of Coil Cable Assembly (pg. 12) in reverse order Connecting the Coil (pg.
  • Page 70 4 Position Adjustable with Stand & Armrest Length Extended 56” (1.42m) Length Unextended 48” (1.22m) Weight (Excluding Batteries) 2.9lbs (1.3kg) Optional Accessories Headphones, Skidplates, Environmental Cover, Coils Patents Pending In the interest of product improvement, Minelab reserves the right to make changes without notice.

  • Page 71: Target Id

    Model Features X-Terra 30 X-Terra 50 Coil Frequency Options 1 (Standard 7.5 kHz) 2 (Standard 7.5 kHz, High 18.75 kHz) Discrimination Patterns 1 + All Metal 2 + All Metal All Metal Shortcut Discrimination Scale (Segments) Ferrous Non-ferrous Numeric Range (Target ID Numbers)
  • Page 74 These quick start instructions allow you to begin detecting straight away and find 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 offers.

  • Page 76: Operation

    The World Leader in Metal Sensing Technology From our origins in 1985, Minelab have specialised in advanced electronics technologies. Our competitive advantage was created almost immediately with a highly competent and innovative Research and Development team, inspired by the genius of Mr. Bruce Candy.
  • Page 77 Minelab or Halcro in design, equipment and technical expressly designed and manufactured as features at any time.
  • Page 78 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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