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The GoldBug2 requires minimal assembly. To assemble the GoldBug2:
connect the upper, middle and lower stems, connect the searchcoil
connector to the back of the control housing and then adjust the angle
of the searchcoil. Take a look at page 5 and familiarize yourself with the
parts of the GoldBug2 before proceeding.
1
.
Unpack your new GoldBug2 carefully. Save the box and inserts
– they may come in handy for future storage or shipment.
2
.
Connect lower, middle and upper stems
(see pg. 5 Figure 1).
3
.
Adjust the stem length and coil angle so that
the searchcoil rests flat on the ground about
6 inches in front of, and slightly to the right
of, your right foot (for left handers, to the left
of your left foot). Your arm should be straight
and relaxed with a lose grip.
(see Figure 2).
REMEMBER: THE LONGER THE SHAFT,
THE MORE YOU WILL HAVE TO BEND
YOUR ELBOW AND THE SOONER
YOUR ARM WILL GET TIRED. THE
G
OLD
B
UG
2
IS BALANCED FOR
COMFORTABLE SEARCHING IN A
TIGHT SEMICIRCLE IN FRONT OF THE
OPERATOR.
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Figure 2.
Adjust the stem
length and coil
angle resting the
searchcoil flat on
the ground and
about 6 inches in
front of your right
foot (left foot for
left-handers).
SETTING UP
Length ................................Extended ............................................53”
Collapsed ............................................40”
Weight ...............................Complete ..................................... 2.9 lbs.
1
Control Housing .......................... 1.0 lbs.
1
Handle and Coil .......................... 1.9 lbs.
1
Frequency ...........................LF Search ................................. 71.01 kHz
Response .................................... (V.C.O.)
2
Operating Modes ................1. All Metal Auto-Tune (NORMAL)
3
2. All Metal Auto-Tune (BOOST)
3
3. Iron Discrimination (DISC)
3
Mineralization Settings .......1. HIGH (attenuated, fast Auto-Tune)
2. NORMAL (fast Auto-Tune)
3. LOW (gain boosted, slow Auto-Tune)
Ground Adjustment ...........Manual, Digitally controlled high
resolution adjustment
Control Housing ................Dust, Moisture Resistant .....................Yes
Audio Output .....................Speaker ..................2” Moisture Resistant
Headphone Jack .......... 1/4” stereo/mono
Manual Threshold Tuning ....... Effective in All Metal, Auto-Tune mode
Searchcoil ..........................Type ..........................Elliptical, Co-Planar
Sizes available 10” or 6.5” standard,
14” accessory coil
SPECIFICATIONS
