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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

When pinpointing a target, try drawing an “X”,

as illustrated, over where the tone is induced.

PINPOINTING

Accurate pinpointing takes practice
and is best accomplished by
“X-ing” the target area. 

1.

Once a buried target is indicated
by a good tone response,
continue sweeping the coil over
the target in a narrowing
side-to-side pattern.

2.

Take visual note of the place on
the ground where the “beep”
sounds.

3.

Stop the coil directly over this
spot on the ground.

4.

Now move the coil straight
forward and straight back
towards you a couple of times.

5.

Again make visual note of the
spot on the ground at which
the “beep” sounds.

6. 

If needed, “X” the target at

different angles to “zero in” on
the exact spot on the ground at
which the “beep” sounds.

COIL MOVEMENT

When swinging the coil, be
careful to keep it level with the
ground about one inch from the
surface. Never swing the coil like
a pendulum.

CORRECT

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly is easy and requires no tools.

1

Position detector upright.

2

Rotate the LOCKING
COLLAR fully in a counter
clockwise direction.

3

Insert your finger inside the
tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is
flush with the inside of the
tube.

4

Insert the LOWER STEM into
the S-ROD.

5

Rotate the LOWER STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole.

6

Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks.

7

If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 locking collars, repeat this process
on the Middle Stem.

8

Position the Lower Stem (the straight tube) with the Silver Button
toward the back.  Using the Bolt and Knurled Knob, attach the
Searchcoil to the plastic extension protruding from the Lower Stem.

9

Press the button on the upper end of the Lower Stem, and slide the
Lower Stem into the S-Rod.

Adjust the Stem to a length that lets
you maintain a comfortable upright
posture, with your arm relaxed at
your side, and the Searchcoil parallel
to the ground in front of you.

10

Wind the Cable securely around the
Stem.

11

Insert the Plug into the matching
Connector on the right underside of
the Detector Body.  Be sure that the
key-way  and pins line up correctly.

Caution:

Do not force the plug in. Excess
force will cause damage.
To disconnect the cable, pull on
the plug.

Do not pull on the cable.

S-ROD

LOCKING

COLLAR

INTERNAL

CAM LOCK

SILVER BUTTON

MIDDLE

STEM

S-ROD

MIDDLE STEM

Summary of Contents for Legacy 2500

Page 1: ...have become familiar with the detector 2 Do not use indoors This detector is for outdoor use only Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector If conducting an indoor demonstration turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as computers televisions and microwave ovens If your detector beeps erratically turn off applian...

Page 2: ...4 5 Batteries 6 Quick Start Demo 7 8 Basic Operation 9 12 All Metal 10 Discrimination 10 Notch 11 Zap 12 Audio Target Identification 13 Depth and Target Display 14 Sensitivity Adjustment 15 In The Field Techniques 16 17 Trouble Shooting 18 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 19 Warranty 19 Accessories Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...cts are old cans pipes bolts and nails Sometimes the desired target is made of iron Property markers for instance contain iron Valuable relics can also be composed of iron cannon balls old armaments and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be composed of iron FERROUS Metals which are made of or contain iron PINPOINTING Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried o...

Page 4: ...ton and move the arm rest to one of the alternate positions If you cannot fully depress the button with your finger use a narrow object such as the blunt end of a ballpoint pen The arm rest must be twisted with moderate force to move it to an alternate position this adjustment is usually made infrequently If desired for added stability re install the screw The screw is not re installed in the furt...

Page 5: ... Button toward the back Using the Bolt and Knurled Knob attach the Searchcoil to the plastic extension protruding from the Lower Stem 9 Press the button on the upper end of the Lower Stem and slide the Lower Stem into the S Rod Adjust the Stem to a length that lets you maintain a comfortable upright posture with your arm relaxed at your side and the Searchcoil parallel to the ground in front of yo...

Page 6: ...e toward the coil plug connection as indicated by the and indicators on the housing 3 Insert 2 9 Volt ALKALINE batteries with the contacts pointed inward and press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place Some brands of batteries will require moderate force to clear the retaining tabs 4 Replace the battery door Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed batteries...

Page 7: ...s that cause electromagnetic interference e Pivot the searchcoil back toward the detector body III Power Up Press the POWER touchpad IV Wave each Object over the Searchcoil a Notice a different tone for each object Bass Tone Nail Low Tone Pull Tab Medium Tone Zinc Penny High Tone Quarter b Motion is required Objects must be in motion over the searchcoil to be detected V Press the DISC A M touchpad...

Page 8: ...s the DISCRIMINATION touchpad three times The flashing R will move to the ZINC segment XI Press the NOTCH touchpad again The R will appear under zinc XII Wave the zinc penny over the searchcoil The penny is discriminated out XIII Press the DISC A M touchpad The detector returns to ALL METAL mode No R s are displayed All types of metals will be detected XIV Wave the pull tab over the coil XV Press ...

Page 9: ... this setting the detector will detect a coin sized object such as a quarter buried approximately seven inches deep To change the sensitivity level and thus the detection depth press the SENSITIVITY or keys CAUTION At higher sensitivity levels the detector is susceptible to electromagnetic interference from electronic devices Reduce sensitivity if demonstrating indoors or if using near power lines...

Page 10: ...is touch pad will cause the detector to toggle between two operating modes DISCRIMINATION and ALL METAL If the detector is in the ALL METAL mode the default mode pressing the touch pad will change the detector into DISCRIMINATION mode If the detector is in the DISCRIMINATION mode pressing the touch pad will change the detector into ALL METAL mode DISCRIMINATION MODE Discrimination is used to elimi...

Page 11: ...nate a category from detection within the metallic spectrum use the NOTCH Mode Technical Note The NOTCH touch pad causes the status of an R segment to toggle between ON and OFF To use the NOTCH Mode The NOTCH touch pad can be depressed at any time But for first time use place the detector in ALL METAL mode A first demonstration is best accomplished as follows 1 Turn the power OFF 2 Turn the power ...

Page 12: ... The undesirable object is eliminated from detection The ZAP control is easy to use in the field As you are detecting and encounter an object which you wish to eliminate from detection simply press the ZAP touch pad after detecting the object The ZAP control eliminates the most recently detected object category from detection The category eliminated is indicated with an R HEADPHONE JACK Using head...

Page 13: ...s iron and steel will induce a bass tone The smallest gold objects can also induce a bass tone LOW TONE Pull Tabs nickels smaller gold MEDIUM TONE Newer pennies post 1982 larger gold objects zinc small brass objects and most bottle screw caps will induce medium tones Many recent vintage foreign currencies will induce medium tones HIGH TONE Silver and copper coins larger brass objects older pennies...

Page 14: ...newer pull tabs from beverage cans the type intended to stay attached to the can will register here Many gold rings will also register here ALUM Older pull tabs which always detached completely from the can register here Many medium size gold ring also register here PT pull tabs Pull tabs from older beverage cans will register here Few newer pull tabs will also register here Many gold rings will a...

Page 15: ...t 20 feet apart If the detector beeps erratically REDUCE THE SENSITIVITY by pressing the Sensitivity Pad on the left of the control panel SEVERE GROUND CONDITIONS A secondary use for the Sensitivity Control is to reduce false detection signals caused by severe ground conditions While your Legacy 2500 contains circuitry to eliminate the signals caused by most naturally occurring ground minerals 100...

Page 16: ...of the place on the ground where the beep sounds 3 Stop the coil directly over this spot on the ground 4 Now move the coil straight forward and straight back towards you a couple of times 5 Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the beep sounds 6 If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep sounds COIL MOVEMENT When swin...

Page 17: ...le chances are that you are detecting oxidized ferrous metals rather than a silver or copper object If the tone changes at different angles you may have encountered multiple objects If you are new to the hobby you may want to dig all targets at first With practice in the field you will learn to better discern the nature of buried objects by the nature of the detector s response You may encounter s...

Page 18: ...ce sensitivity electromagnetic until erratic interference signals cease Constant low tone Discharged batteries Replace batteries or constant repeating Wrong type of Use only 9V tones batteries alkaline batteries or rechargeable LCD does not lock Multiple targets Move coil slowly on to one target ID present at different angles or detector emits Highly oxidized multiple tones target Sensitivity set ...

Page 19: ...tory warranty follows the channel of distribution Warranty does not cover shipping costs According to FCC part 15 21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment Copyright 2010 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts t...

Page 20: ...Large scoop with filtering holes Made of strong plastic SAND SCOOPBH Replacement Accessory Search Coils 10 Magnum Coil 10COIL 69 95 8 Replacement Standard Coil 8COIL N 49 95 4 Gold Nugget Coil 4COIL 39 95 Coil Covers Protect your coil from abrasion and damage 10 Coil Cover 10COVER 19 99 8 Coil Cover 8COVER N 19 99 4 Coil Cover 4COVER 14 99 9 Heavy Duty Digging Tool 10 95 Metal blade with comfortab...

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