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Outdoor Testing and Use
1. Rotate the VOLUME switch clockwise away from OFF to power on the detector.
2. Follow the steps of 2 described in section of Indoor Testing and Use to set the
operating mode.
3. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal.
4. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a gold ring or
a coin) on the ground.
Note:
If you are using valuable metal such as gold to test the detector, mark the area where
you place the item, to help you find it later. Do not place it in tall grass or weeds).
5. Hold the search coil level to the ground about 1~2 inches above the surface,
slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample, sweeping
the search coil in a side-to-side motion.
Search Coil Sweeping Hints
- Never sweep the search coil as if it were
a pendulum. Raising the search coil while
sweeping or at the end of a sweep will
cause false readings.
- Sweep slowly, hurrying will cause you to
miss targets.
- It’s better you sweep the search coil from
side to side in an arc line of 3 inches
motion and keep the search coil parallel
with the ground.
If the detector detects the item, it sounds a
tone, and the cursor above the target name
will light. Also LCD displays the numeric
range of target as well as the depth (signal
strength).
If the detector does not detect the item,
make sure that the mode is set correctly for
the type of metal you’re searching for. Also
make sure that you’re moving the search
coil correctly.
Notes:
- The detector responds with a signal when it detects most valuable metal objects. If
a signal does not repeat after you sweep the search coil over the target a few times,
the target is probably junk metal.
- False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical interference, or large
irregular piece of junk metal.
- False signals are usually broken or non-repeatable.
Adjusting SENSITIVITY
After you become familiar with how your detector works, it’s important to fine tune
the sensitivity to get a good effect. Press the touch button SENS on the panel. Then
press + or - to increase or decrease the sensitivity. The level will be displayed on
the LCD.
Note:
In order to detect the target deeply buried, you can adjust the SENS to a high
position. But not to set the level of SENS to Max position, or the detector will receive
interference and false signal from broadcast antenna and other electronic lines. The
detector will have unstable and irregular indications.
Pinpointing The Target
Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier. But it takes practice. We
suggest you practice finding sample on your own property
before you search other locations.
Follow these steps to pinpoint a target.
1. When the detector detects a buried target,
continue sweeping the search coil over the target
in a narrowing side-to-side motion.
2. Make a visual note of exact spot on the ground
where the detector beeps.
3. Stop the search coil directly over this point on the
ground. Then move the search coil straight
forward away from you and straight
back towards you a couple of times.
4. Repeat steps 1~3 at a right angle to the original search line, Make a mark of “X”.
The target will be directly below the “X” at the point of the beep response.
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