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DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY
READING THE DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows
the PROBABLE identification of the
targeted metal, as well as the PROBABLE
depth of the target, in inches.
The detector will register a repeating,
unchanging target identification when a
buried target has been located and
identified. If, upon repeated passes over
the same spot, the target identification
reads inconsistently, the target is probably
a trash item, or oxidized metal. With
practice, you will learn to unearth only the
repeatable signals.
The segment identifications are highly
accurate, when detecting the objects
described on the label. However, if you
register in a given category for an unknown
buried object, you could be detecting a
metallic object other than the object
described on the label, but with the same
metallic signature. Also, the greater the
distance between the target and the coil,
the less accurate the target identification.
GOLD TARGETS
Gold objects will
register on the left side of the LCD scale.
Gold flakes
will register under Iron/Foil
Small gold items
will register under PT.
Medium-sized gold items
will register
under S-cap.
Large gold items
will register under Zinc.
SILVER TARGETS:
Silver objects will
register to the right of the scale, under
25¢, 50¢, or $1, depending on the size
of the object. The larger the object, the
farther to the right it will register.
IRON/FOIL:
All sizes of iron and
aluminum objects will register on the
far-left side of the scale. This could
indicate a worthless item such as a nail,
or a more valuable historic iron relic.
PT (pull tab):
All older pull tabs from
beverage cans will register here. Some
newer pull tabs will register here. Many
gold rings will also register here.
S-CAP:
Older screw caps from glass
bottles will register here. Large gold
rings, like a class ring, could also register
here. Some non-U.S. coins of recent
vintage will also register here.
ZINC:
Newer pennies (post-1982) will
register here. Many non-U.S. coins of
recent vintage will also register here.
10¢:
Dimes and pre-1982 pennies will
register here. Older, pre-1982, pennies
are composed of copper, which has a
metallic signature similar to a dime.
Caution:
The target indications are visual
references. Many other types of metal
can fall under any one of these
categories. While the Treasure Hunter
will eliminate or indicate the presence of
most common trash items, it is
impossible to accurately classify ALL
buried objects.
DEPTH INDICATOR:
The Depth Indicator is accurate for
coin-sized objects. It indicates the
depth of the target, in inches. Large
and irregularly-shaped objects will
yield less reliable depth readings
When passing over an object, the
depth indicator will light up and stay
illuminated until another object is
scanned. Repeated indication at the
same depth level indicates an accurate
target detector. If the depth indication
varies with each sweep, try sweeping
at different angles; there may be more
than one target present. With practice,
you will learn the difference between
accurate readings, multiple targets,
and highly erratic readings which
evidence trash or irregularly shaped
objects.
BASIC OPERATION
POWERING UP
Press the POWER touch pad.
• The detector will beep 4 times
• All display segments will illuminate momentarily
• The SENSITIVITY and BATTERY indicators will
stay illuminated
SENSITIVITY
The detector’s default sensitivity will be indicated with two segments.
At 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 or electrical equipment.
Reduce sensitivity if detector emits false signals
