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© 2005 Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. Apart from any use as

permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without written

permission from Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd, 118 Hayward Avenue, Torrensville, SA 5031, Australia.

Notice:

The words ‘Sovereign’, ‘Broad Band Spectrum’ & ‘BBS’ are all trademarks of Minelab Pty Ltd. 

WARNING.

This document contains Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd rights, technical data or restricted

rights data, or both. Patents and trademarks apply.

Disclaimer

The Minelab metal detector discussed in this operating manual has been expressly designed and

manufactured as a quality hobbyist metal detector and is recommended for use in coin, treasure and

general metal detection in non-hazardous environments. This metal detector has not been designed

for use as a mine detector or as a live munitions detection tool.

Please read the operating manual prior to using your new detector.

Warranty and Service

There is a two-year parts and labour warranty for the electronic control box of the
Sovereign GT

. Conditions apply; Please refer to the Warranty Card for further details.

Note: Please return the enclosed warranty card, correctly filled out, to your dealer
or direct to Minelab Electronics. This will assist Minelab to service your needs
promptly.

The Minelab warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect,
alteration, modifications, or unauthorised service.

FCC Compliance

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult your local dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

EC Conformity

NOTE:

This product complies with the essential requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

Item Number: 4901 - 0051
Revision: 1.1

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 interference received, 

including interference that may cause 

undesired operation.

For Consumers within the European Union: 

Do not dispose of this equipment in general 

household waste.

The crossed out wheeled bin indicated 

on this equipment is an indicator that 

this unit should not be disposed of in 

general household waste, but recycled 

in compliance with local government 

regulations or environmental requirements.

Please dispose of this equipment via a 

recycling service or centre, or by returning 

the unit to the respective Minelab or Halcro 

outlet as appropriate for your unit. This will 

enable the equipment to be disposed of in 

an environmentally safe manner.

Disposal of unwanted electronic equipment 

in landfi lled waste may contribute to 

adverse long term environmental effect 

due to the leaching of contaminating and 

toxic substances contained within some 

electronic equipment.

Working for a Cleaner, 
Greener Future

Disclaimer: 

The Minelab metal detector discussed 

in this operating manual has been 

expressly designed and manufactured 

as a quality hobbyist metal detector 

and is recommended for use in coin, 

treasure and general metal detection in 

non-hazardous environments. This metal 

detector has not been designed for use 

as a mine detector or as a live munitions 

detection tool.

Please note: 

Since there may be a variety of options 

available for this detector, equipment 

may vary according to the Model or 

items ordered with your detector. Certain 

descriptions and illustrations may also 

differ (in this manual) from the exact Model 

that you purchased. In addition, Minelab 

reserves the right to respond to ongoing 

technical progress by introducing changes 

in design, equipment and technical 

features at any time.

Summary of Contents for Sovereign GT

Page 1: ...2 891 8809 Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd PO Box 537 Torrensville Plaza South Australia 5031 AUSTRALIA email minelab minelab com au tel 61 8 8238 0888 Minelab International Limited Laragh Bandon Co Cork...

Page 2: ...quipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television Increase t...

Page 3: ...Upper Shaft Assembly 7 5 3 Completing the Shaft Assembly 8 5 4 Shaft Mount the Control Box 8 5 5 Hipmounting Chest Mount 9 6 BATTERIES 10 6 1 Installation of NiMH Battery Pack 10 6 2 Installation of A...

Page 4: ...ransmit simultaneously in multiple frequencies The benefits of multiple frequency technology are numerous and include increased depth greater sensitivity to non ferrous metal objects increased accurac...

Page 5: ...is like swinging a number of single frequency detectors at the same time Because BBS operates in a number of frequencies that no other detector does BBS detectors such as the Sovereign GT can find a b...

Page 6: ...the tape on the lower fiberglass tube 3 that is holding the black teardrop washers 12 in place Note Ensure the washers do not fall out after removing the tape b Remove the black nylon wing nut 11 and...

Page 7: ...mounting bracket positioned at the back The velcroed panel is then wrapped across the top of the stem www minelab com Figure 4 Completing the shaft assembly Figure 5 Mounting the control box on the sh...

Page 8: ...about 10 to 15 hours Using headphones will extend battery life further Good quality alkaline batteries should always be used instead of standard carbon batteries Alkaline batteries should be removed...

Page 9: ...n the Sovereign GT On by turning the Volume control to about 3 o clock d Turn the Threshold control in a clockwise direction until the tone becomes just audible e Set the Sensitivity control to Auto f...

Page 10: ...elab com p15 7 4 Threshold Control Located at the bottom right of the control panel the Threshold control allows for adjustment of the background hum This background threshold or hum aids in the locat...

Page 11: ...rloaded by a substantially large piece of metal close to the coil Raise the coil a few inches above the ground and pass it over the area again to check the target By lifting the coil away from the gro...

Page 12: ...Variable Control Located on the centre left of the control panel the Notch control is used in combination with the Disc control to discriminate against or ignore certain metal objects As with the Dis...

Page 13: ...at there is no metal in the ground or close to the coil If you cannot achieve a ground balance try again a few feet away in case there is a metal target under your first location or reduce the sensiti...

Page 14: ...eaker and their use will increase battery life The socket will accept most stereo headphones with a 1 4 jack If your headphones have a Stereo Mono switch set it to Stereo Minelab recommends headphones...

Page 15: ...the target recognition table shown on page 25 This table will become an excellent guide when used in conjunction with the Digital Target Indicator until the various target responses become familiar Th...

Page 16: ...T ignored a non ferrous object k Turn the Disc control back to the most anti clockwise position l Progressively turn the Notch control in a clockwise direction again passing the coil over the test obj...

Page 17: ...special tools to enable the recovery of targets without digging large holes This retains the surface plug of grass and soil to be returned undisturbed All holes that have been dug must be properly re...

Page 18: ...um 38in 965mm Weight Control Box 20 3oz 568gms Tornado 1000 coil 23oz 654gms Technology Broad Band Spectrum BBS Transmit Frequency 17 frequencies 1 5 25 5khz Ground Balance Automatic Ground Tracking A...

Page 19: ...ce Repair Form Today s Date Detector Model Serial No Purchased From Purchase Date Parts being returned Description of Fault Owner s Name Address Phone Day Home Fax Email 15 warranty and service www mi...

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