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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Use 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries. Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Do not use ordinary “Zinc Carbon” batteries. CPSIA Certified...
- Page 2 Congratulations! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Teknetics ® DigiTek Metal Detector. The DigiTek is the result of nine years of software engineering and features the latest advancements in lightweight design, target accuracy and deep-penetrating detection technology. The DigiTek can be used with its default turn-on-and-go settings, or it can be programmed to your specific treasure hunting goals and objectives or desired settings.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology ...........4 Contents . -
Page 4: Terminology
TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with RELIC the past. Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made of bronze or precious metals. -
Page 5: Contents
CONTENTS OF BOX The following detector components are in the box: 1. S-ROD with Control Housing, Armrest and Locking Collar 2. Lower Stem 3. Searchcoil 4. Bolt & Knurled Knob 5. Owner's Manual... -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR Hold S-ROD upright. Loosen LOCKING COLLAR on S-ROD; rotate counterclockwise. Insert LOWER STEM into S-ROD with the SILVER BUTTON pointed upward. Rotate the LOWER STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates and clicks into a hole. LOCKING COLLAR INTERNAL CAM LOCK SILVER BUTTON... -
Page 7: Establishing Correct Length
ESTABLISHING CORRECT LENGTH Place detector in user’s hand, with arm extended. Adjust tube length so searchcoil rests on the ground, close to the user’s feet. Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until stems are locked securely together. -
Page 8: Batteries (Use Alkaline Batteries)
BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary “Zinc Carbon” batteries. Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you use rechargeables, we recommend using a “Nickel Metal Hydride” rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is located on the back side of the Control Housing. -
Page 9: Quick-Start Demonstration
QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed: a Nail (made of iron) a U.S. Quarter (or silver coin) a U.S. Nickel a Gold Ring a U.S. Dime a U.S. Penny, dated after 1982 (post-1982 pennies are made of Zinc) (Most newer non-U.S. coinage also contains mostly Zinc) II. -
Page 10: The Basics Of Metal Detecting
THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING This metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following challenges and objectives: 1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals. 2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find, like nails. -
Page 11: How To Work The Controls
THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that 5. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices. -
Page 12: The Display
THE DISPLAY Target Conductivity Arc (Metal objects are classi ed by electrical conductivity, the highest to the right) Target Category Icons Target Menu Depth Indicator Battery Level Target-ID Indicator Coin-sized objects will be detected up to 9” deep. DEPTH INDIC TOR The 3-segment graphic indicator is calibrated to coin-sized objects. -
Page 13: Menu
MENU The Menu is located on the left side of the screen. During normal operation the Menu is inactive and faded. Press the MENU button to cycle through the • Menu. Each press of the Menu button moves to the next Menu item. to select a Menu option. -
Page 14: Notch
MENU control is similar to Discrimination in that it allows you to accept NOTCH or reject different types of metals. While DISC works left to right, the NOTCH NOTCH control allows you to accept or reject individual categories. Categories eligible for NOTCH are FOIL 5¢... -
Page 15: Pinpoint
PINPOINT Press-and-hold to activate the Pinpoint feature. Searchcoil motion is not required; a motionless searchcoil over a metal target will induce sound. Audio is V.C.O. The 2-digit number displayed indicates target depth, in inches. The scale in calibrated to coin-sized objects. After you have identified a target, press-and-hold to identify the target's How to Pinpoint... -
Page 16: Target Identification
TARGET IDENTIFICATION When objects are detected, the detector will emit a sound and a 2-digit Target-ID Target-ID will appear on the screen. Possible Target-IDs range from 1 to 99. This number represents the electrical conductivity of the target; higher numbers indicate more highly conductive targets. -
Page 17: Depth And Target Display
DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY as a nail, or a more valuable historic iron relic. Please refer to the display on your detector and reference the TARGET-ID FOIL: Aluminum foil, such as a gum categories below applicable to your wrapper, will register as foil. A small model (not all detectors include all of broken piece of pull tab may also register these categories). -
Page 18: Using The Detector
USING THE DETECTOR CORRECT Sweep the detector side- Sweep Method to-side over the ground. Keep searchcoil parallel to the ground as you sweep; do not lift the searchcoil at the ends of your sweeps. WRONG Searchcoil motion required target detection (except when using Pinpoint). -
Page 19: Characteristics & Limitations
CHARACTERISTICS & LIMITATIONS 1. This detector comes with a waterproof searchcoil. The searchcoil can be completely submerged into water. The control housing is not waterproof and cannot be submerged in water. To use the detector in inclement weather, consider purchasing the optional detector cover. 2. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters, • Using detector • Use detector beeps erratically indoors outdoors only or has low • Using detector near • Move away sensitivity power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 6 meters (20’) apart... -
Page 21: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics
TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS • lways check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission. • Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage. •... -
Page 22: Warranty
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Register your warranty on-line for a chance to win a For details, visit www.tekneticst2.com FREE DETECTOR. This metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the original owner. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered under this warranty. - Page 23 NOTES...
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Page 24: Accessories
Camo pouch with two inside pockets, belt included – Stereo Headphones ® True Stereo, compatible with all Teknetics detectors, 1/4” jack with 1/8” adapter, dual volume, coiled cable – HEADT Pinpointer Pinpoint exact location of target with audio and vibration indication. No assembly required, uses one 9V (not included).–...