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OPERATION and CONTROLS

While in 

DISCRIMINATE

or

ALL-METALS 

mode,

press and hold

the Pinpoint button to

actuate 

PINPOINT

.

While in 

GROUND GRAB

mode, press and hold

the Pinpoint button to

actuate 

GROUND GRAB

.

Press

MENU

button

to select the

menu item you

want to adjust.

Press

MODE

button

to

TOGGLE

between

the Discrimination and

All-Metals modes.

POWER

ON/OFF

Press

or

Buttons

to

CHANGE THE SETTING

of the active menu item.

The active menu item is

the Highlited line on the

left side of the display.

Press

or

Buttons

to

CHANGE THE SETTING

of the active menu item.

The active menu item is

the Highlited line on the

left side of the display.

HOW TO WORK THE CONTROLS

POWERING UP

Press 

• The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode.

Motion is required.

• Sensitivity is at about 70% of maximum (value reads “80”)
• All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects will

be detected.

OPERATION and CONTROLS

cont.

MODE SELECTIONS

There are four selections under the MODE section of the display.

• Press

to toggle between DISCRIMINATION, ALL METALS and

GROUND GRAB.

• While operating in the DISCRIMINATION or ALL METALS mode, press

to activate PINPOINT mode.

• While operating in the GROUND GRAB mode, press 

to

automatically ground balance the detector.

1. DISCRIMINATE Mode

This mode is the default mode, and requires the searchcoil to be in motion in
order to detect and identify targets. This is the mode most commonly used for
continuous searching.  In this mode, targets are identified with distinct tones,
and are classified in categories at the top of the display.  A two-digit numerical
value, on a scale of 10 to 99, is displayed in the middle of the screen. The
depth range of the target is also displayed at the bottom of the display.  All
menu items can be selected and customized in this mode.

2. ALL METALS Mode

This mode is similar to the “Fast Autotune” or “SAT™” mode found in other
detectors. Only the SENSITIVITY and VOLUME menu items are adjustable in
this mode. 

3. PINPOINT

To activate this mode, you must first be in either the DISCRIMINATION or ALL
METAL mode.  Press and hold 

to activate pinpoint.  This mode is

momentary; pinpoint detection is only active for as long as you keep 
depressed. 

Metal targets are detected with the searchcoil motionless over the target.
Target identification is not possible in this mode.  All metal objects will induce
a single monotone hum.  The 2-digit value in the middle of the screen
represents the approximate target depth, in inches.

Pinpoint is used to find the exact location of a target which was previously
located and identified using the discrimination mode.  As this mode does not
require motion over the target, the user can move the coil more slowly and
then narrow the detection field when near the target.

Summary of Contents for Gamma 6000

Page 1: ...up or discarding trash items And ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Gamma 6000 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for five years...

Page 2: ...ctor Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only Using detector near Move away power lines from power lines Using 2 detectors in Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20 apart Highly o...

Page 3: ...he 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 desc...

Page 4: ...pull on the cable Locking Collar Locking Collar Upper Stem Cable Knurled Knob Bolt Coil S Rod Velcro Strap Velcro Strap 2 Digit Target Identification The 2 digit value in the middle of the screen pro...

Page 5: ...ects LOW TONE Pull Tabs Nickels Smaller Gold MEDIUM TONE Zinc Pennies Post 1982 Larger Gold Objects Many screw caps HIGH TONE Copper Silver Brass Copper Pennies Pre 1982 In DISCRIMINATION mode targets...

Page 6: ...g the sound out of the ground or pushing the sound into the ground If the sound is louder as you raise the searchcoil increase the ground balance setting If the sound is louder as you lower the search...

Page 7: ...re there is no metal present In order to avoid locking onto metal the detector will not ground grab where the GROUND setting is less than 40 Where the ground reads less than 40 the ground value is dis...

Page 8: ...TION and CONTROLS cont GROUND BALANCING 4 GROUND GRAB All soils contain minerals Signals from ground minerals interfere with the signals from metal objects All soils differ and can differ greatly in t...

Page 9: ...ls reduce the sensitivity THE BASICS continued How to Pinpoint Position the searchcoil an inch or two 2 5 5cm above the ground and to the side of the target Then press and hold Now move the searchcoil...

Page 10: ...This mode is the default mode and requires the searchcoil to be in motion in order to detect and identify targets This is the mode most commonly used for continuous searching In this mode targets are...

Page 11: ...g If sensitivity is adjusted in any mode the change is also effective for the other modes OPERATION and CONTROLS cont MENU SELECTIONS continued 4 OF TONES While the OF TONES line is highlighted use an...

Page 12: ...ategories sequentially from detection the NOTCH control allows you to selectively include or exclude target categories from detection With each press of or the notched category moves across the displa...

Page 13: ...ategories sequentially from detection the NOTCH control allows you to selectively include or exclude target categories from detection With each press of or the notched category moves across the displa...

Page 14: ...g If sensitivity is adjusted in any mode the change is also effective for the other modes OPERATION and CONTROLS cont MENU SELECTIONS continued 4 OF TONES While the OF TONES line is highlighted use an...

Page 15: ...This mode is the default mode and requires the searchcoil to be in motion in order to detect and identify targets This is the mode most commonly used for continuous searching In this mode targets are...

Page 16: ...ls reduce the sensitivity THE BASICS continued How to Pinpoint Position the searchcoil an inch or two 2 5 5cm above the ground and to the side of the target Then press and hold Now move the searchcoil...

Page 17: ...TION and CONTROLS cont GROUND BALANCING 4 GROUND GRAB All soils contain minerals Signals from ground minerals interfere with the signals from metal objects All soils differ and can differ greatly in t...

Page 18: ...re there is no metal present In order to avoid locking onto metal the detector will not ground grab where the GROUND setting is less than 40 Where the ground reads less than 40 the ground value is dis...

Page 19: ...g the sound out of the ground or pushing the sound into the ground If the sound is louder as you raise the searchcoil increase the ground balance setting If the sound is louder as you lower the search...

Page 20: ...ects LOW TONE Pull Tabs Nickels Smaller Gold MEDIUM TONE Zinc Pennies Post 1982 Larger Gold Objects Many screw caps HIGH TONE Copper Silver Brass Copper Pennies Pre 1982 In DISCRIMINATION mode targets...

Page 21: ...pull on the cable Locking Collar Locking Collar Upper Stem Cable Knurled Knob Bolt Coil S Rod Velcro Strap Velcro Strap 2 Digit Target Identification The 2 digit value in the middle of the screen pro...

Page 22: ...he 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 desc...

Page 23: ...ctor Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only Using detector near Move away power lines from power lines Using 2 detectors in Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20 apart Highly o...

Page 24: ...up or discarding trash items And ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Gamma 6000 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for five years...

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