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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This  manual  is  designed  to  introduce  the  detector ’s  features.  It  gives  you  step-by-step

directions  for  everything  from  assembling  and  adjusting  your  detector,  to  basic  and

advanced  detector  use.

1.  INTRODUCTION

Basic overview of the ‘GP extreme’

and this User ’s Manual.

2. ASSEMBLY

This chapter provides details and

instructions  on  assembling  and

adjusting the ‘GP extreme’.

3. BATTERY

The ‘GP extreme’ is powered by a

rechargeable  battery  pack.  This

chapter provides details on battery

installation, use and performance.

4. CONTROLS

This chapter is designed to

familiarize you with the various

features of the ‘GP extreme’ control

panel. A few minutes spent reading

this chapter will be a worthwhile

preliminary to basic or advanced

detecting.

5. DETECTOR OPERATION

However  experienced  you  are  at

using a metal detector, it is important

that you read this.

6. DETECTOR TECHNIQUES

Once you are comfortable with the

basic detector use, there are a few

techniques you should be aware of.

7. USER INFORMATION

This chapter provides a glossary of

terminology, user guides, technical

specifications,  warranty  and  repair

details and troubleshooting tips.

ABOUT  THIS  MANUAL

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Minelab ‘GP extreme’ is the first detector to use ‘Dual Voltage

Technology’  (DVT).

Minelab have developed this new Dual Voltage Technology

(DVT) based on the Bi-Polar technology used in our military

detector range.

The  New  Features

The new features of the ‘GP extreme’ are

new DVT technology giving greater depth than ever before

selectable Tx (transmit) modes for different Soil conditions

selectable  Rx  (receive)  modes  for  increased  sensitivity  and

less susceptibility to interference

adjustable Signal response for target tone variation

volume limiting for users own preference

and new ‘GP extreme’ 1100 and ‘GP extreme’ 1800 coils

which have been specially designed to take advantage of the

new DVT.

Minelab are confident that you will find the ‘GP extreme’ to be the

ultimate detector for finding metallic objects in highly mineralised

and/ or salty environments. Simple operation means that both the

beginner and professional will find this detector very easy to use.

Old gold fields, where mineralised ground and too much rubbish

have shielded many nuggets from the ‘prying eyes’ of other

detector operators, will likely yield new finds.

Minelab thanks you for purchasing this ‘GP extreme’

detector and wish you every success in your quest for gold

and treasure.

INTRODUCING THE MINELAB ‘GP extreme’

INTRODUCING  THE  MINELAB  ‘GP  EXTREME’

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Page 1: ...Minelab USA Inc 871 Grier Drive Suite B1 Las Vegas Nevada 89119 United States of America Telephone 1 702 891 8809 Facsimile 1 702 891 8810 Email info minelabusa com...

Page 2: ...THE MINELAB GP extreme I Minelab GP extreme 4901 0036 Version 0 1 4901 0036 Revision 1 2...

Page 3: ...data or restricted rights data or both Patents and trademarks apply THE MINELAB GP extreme III TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 About this manual 2 Introducing the Minelab GP extreme 3 ASSEMBLY 5 Unpa...

Page 4: ...he Minelab GP extreme 50 Troubleshooting 51 Service repair form 52 Warranty 53 Accessories 54 Glossary of common terms 55 Detector care and safety 59 An important message from Minelab 60 7 THE MINELAB...

Page 5: ...ng tips ABOUT THIS MANUAL THE MINELAB GP extreme INTRODUCTION 1 3 Minelab GP extreme is the first detector to use Dual Voltage Technology DVT Minelab have developed this new Dual Voltage Technology DV...

Page 6: ...nternational Limited Laragh Bandon Co Cork IRELAND email minelab minelab ie tel 353 23 52101 Contact Minelab Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd PO Box 537 Torrensville Plaza South Australia 5031 AUSTRALIA em...

Page 7: ...d Figure 2 1 Contents of the GP extreme pack P0501 A easy reference UNPACKING YOUR GP extreme THE MINELAB GP extreme 7 ASSEMBLY 2 LIST OF PRE ASSEMBLED SECTIONS AND PARTS PRE ASSEMBLED SECTIONS Figure...

Page 8: ...COMPLETE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the handle and bungy cord Figure 2 4 refer also Figure 2 2 STEP 1 Slide the handle 9 onto the other end of the upper shaft 8 and set it to a comfortable posit...

Page 9: ...ctor and cause random noises which may be confusing HINT Use only the 6v DC battery supplied CAUTION Attaching the lower fibreglass shaft Figure 2 2 STEP 1 Slide the lower fibreglass shaft 4 into the...

Page 10: ...ww minelab com THE MINELAB GP extreme 13 BATTERIES 3 3 Battery The GP extreme is supplied with a 6v DC rechargable battery pack plus both mains and vehicle chargers This chapter provides details on ba...

Page 11: ...battery in approximately 20 hours The 1000mA charger will recharge a completely flat battery in approximately 10 hours Partially discharged batteries require a shorter period to recharge Allow approx...

Page 12: ...ww minelab com THE MINELAB GP extreme 17 4 CONTROLS 4 Controls It is important to familiarise yourself with the features of the GP extreme control panel A few minutes spent reading this chapter will b...

Page 13: ...oving the coil over the ground Ground noise is caused by the changing chemistry or mineralisation of the ground When the Balance switch is set to Tracking these effects are greatly reduced Tune Indica...

Page 14: ...too high then small variations in audio signal might not be discernible above the threshold level Figure 4 5 An example of this would be to hear a whisper within a crowded noisy room Figure 4 5 Thresh...

Page 15: ...igh low pitch variance to a target is reduced At maximum position the high low pitch variance to a target is increased CONTROL FUNCTIONS Figure 4 12 Signal control Audio Figure 4 13 Reduced pitch vari...

Page 16: ...Cancel Figure 4 21 Changes the sensitivity and search pattern of the coil to allow the GP extreme range of coils to become multi versatile coils with different characteristics to suit different envir...

Page 17: ...Fixed the ground balance remains at the current level When Balance is changed from Fixed to Tracking the detector begins to automatically ground balance through a two stage process that is described o...

Page 18: ...TIONS HINT Take time to read this manual thoroughly to obtain the best performance from your new GP extreme detector THE MINELAB GP extreme 28 O P E R A T I O N 5 www minelab com QUICK START INSTRUCTI...

Page 19: ...extreme 31 O P E R A T I O N 5 DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS E Enhance changes the way the coil transmits and receives its signals Operating in enhanced the coil has some of the characteristics of a...

Page 20: ...e detector known as ground noise The GP extreme has the ability to cancel out the effects of ground mineralisation This minimises ground noise and retains maximum sensitivitytometaltargets Cancellingt...

Page 21: ...able use Tracking If the ground is very mild use Fixed and switch back to Tracking temporarily if the threshold becomes noisy Do not test a target by switching to Tracking when the coil is above it HI...

Page 22: ...al should be heard until the detector determines that the object is ferrous At this point the signal will blank The strength of the target response required for discrimination to occur may be altered...

Page 23: ...t response should pause the tracking mode but weak responses may be mistaken for ground mineralisation MAX FULLY CLOCKWISE Almost all iron objects are discriminated but a few small non ferrous items w...

Page 24: ...e coil it is important to keep it parallel to and at the same height from the ground at all times Lightly skidding the coil across the ground can sometimes help in this depending on mineralisation Do...

Page 25: ...ery carefully this is more important than looking SLOW DOWN Do not rush take your time For Maximum Gold Recovery THE MINELAB GP extreme 43 D E T E C T I N G 6 IDENTIFYING TARGET SIGNALS IDENTIFYING TA...

Page 26: ...of the coil if operating with the RX switch set to Enhance or Cancel THE MINELAB GP extreme 45 D E T E C T I N G 6 RECOVERING THE TARGET When you are sure of the location of the target it is necessary...

Page 27: ...TEP 3 Keep testing the target location as you dig deeper STEP 4 Take care that the target is not in the wall of the hole You may dig past it Try pinpointing again to check your hole is in the correct...

Page 28: ...D E T E C T I N G 6 www minelab com THE MINELAB GP extreme 49 USER INFO 7 7 User Info This chapter provides a glossary of terminology user guides technical specifications warranty and repair details...

Page 29: ...7 TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following table to check for suggested solutions to problems No sound Turn Threshold control fully clockwise Turn Volume control clockwise Check power cable and connections C...

Page 30: ...________________ Phone Day ______________________ Home _______________________________________ Fax ____________________________ Email ____________________________________________ SERVICE REPAIR FORM S...

Page 31: ...d by the coil All user selectable functions knobs switches are located on the front and rear panels of the control box Discrimination The ability of a metal detector to estimate if a located target is...

Page 32: ...position of the detected target RX RX refers to the response or electromagnetic field which is received back by the coil and is used by the control box circuitry to detect a metal item in the ground...

Page 33: ...AND SAFETY THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any in...

Page 34: ...filling of holes this should ensure the continued access to areas for prospecting and treasure hunting This will also ensure that the pristine condition of our beautiful bushland forests and dry land...

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