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5

Preparation

1. If the detector is on, turn 

MODE

 to 

OFF

.

Note: When you turn the mode switch to

OFF

, the LOW BATT indicator flashes

once.

2. Press the right battery compartment

cover’s tab and slide the cover off in the
direction of the arrow.

3. Place a 9-volt battery into the battery

compartment on top of the ribbon,
matching the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.

4. Replace the right battery compartment

cover.

5. Press the left battery compartment

cover’s tab and slide the cover off in the
direction of the arrow.

6. Place a 9-volt battery into the battery

compartment on top of the ribbon,
matching the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.

7. Replace the left battery compartment

cover.

Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution: If you do not plan to use the detec-
tor for a week or more, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can de-
stroy electronic parts.

Notes:

• For better life, exchange the two batter-

ies periodically.

• You can extend battery life by using

headphones, which require less power
than the built-in speaker. See “Using
Headphones.”

If the LOW BATT indicator lights during nor-
mal use or the detector does not function
properly, replace the batteries. If it still does
not function properly, you might need to re-
set the detector.

USING HEADPHONES

You can connect a pair of stereo head-
phones (not supplied) to the detector so you
can listen to it privately. Using headphones
also saves battery power and makes it easier
to identify subtle changes in the sounds you
hear, for better detection results. Your local
RadioShack store has a wide selection of
headphones.

To connect head-
phones to the de-
tector, insert the
headphones’ 

1

/

8

-

inch plug into the

PHONE

 jack on the

side of the control
housing.

The detector’s in-
ternal speaker disconnects when you con-
nect headphones.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guide-
lines when you use headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting

before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.

PHONE
Jack

63-3013.fm  Page 5  Wednesday, July 26, 2000  9:42 AM

Summary of Contents for 63-3013

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Metal Detector 63 3013 fm Page 1 Wednesday July 26 2000 9 42 AM ...

Page 2: ...e Detector 7 Tuning the Detector 7 Testing and Using the Detector 7 Indoor Testing 7 Outdoor Testing and Use 8 Fine Tuning the Detector 9 Adjusting Sensitivity 9 Adjusting Ground 9 Adjusting Discrimination 9 False Signals 9 Detection Hints 10 Pinpointing a Target 10 Troubleshooting 11 Care 11 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by Radio...

Page 3: ...s length for comfortable use Headphone Jack lets you connect head phones not supplied to the detector Low Battery Indicator lets you know when it is time to replace the batteries TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS All treasure hunters might be judged by the example you set Here are a few basic rules you should follow while using your detector Always get permission before searching any site Respect t...

Page 4: ...th the holes in the jack Cautions The search coil s plug fits into the connector only one way Do not force the plug or you could damage it To disconnect the search coil s cable from the detector grasp the plug and pull it out of the connector Never pull on the cable 7 Loosen the knob at the search coil s end then adjust the search coil to the desired angle The search coil should be parallel with t...

Page 5: ...atter ies periodically You can extend battery life by using headphones which require less power than the built in speaker See Using Headphones If the LOW BATT indicator lights during nor mal use or the detector does not function properly replace the batteries If it still does not function properly you might need to re set the detector USING HEADPHONES You can connect a pair of stereo head phones n...

Page 6: ...listening at nor mal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard ˆ A Quick Look at Your Metal Detector MODE lets you select from OFF VLF TR1 TR2 See Turn ing On the Detector on Page 7 GROUND compensates for false signals from mineralized soil See Adjusting Ground on Page 9 VOLUME lets you adjust the volume of alert tones DISCRIMINATION lets you ad just the metal detector s ability to dis...

Page 7: ...tone indica tions Follow these steps to set TUNE 1 Rotate VOLUME to the 10 o clock posi tion 2 Set MODE to VLF 3 Set GROUND DISCRIMINATION and SENSITIVITY to mid range 4 Hold the search coil at least 1 foot away from the ground and any metal object hold down the red button on the handle and slowly rotate TUNE until the analog meter pointer resets at or near 0 As you search you can fine tune the de...

Page 8: ...h coil level about 1 2 inches above the ground slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample sweeping the search coil in a side to side motion Search Coil Sweeping Hints Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum Raising the search coil while sweeping or at the end of a sweep causes false readings Sweep slowly hurrying makes you miss targets If the detector detect...

Page 9: ...e detector s ability to dif ferentiate between types of metal The de tector s DISCRIMINATION setting determines whether the detector will distinguish between different types of ferrous and non ferrous metals If MODE is set to TR2 start with DISCRIMINA TION set to mid range While you use the de tector adjust DISCRIMINATION to the best position As you set DISCRIMINATION higher the detector becomes m...

Page 10: ... 3 Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the ground Then move the search coil straight away from you and straight back toward you a couple of times 4 Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps 5 Repeat Steps 1 3 at a right angle to the original searchline making an X pat tern The target will be directly below the X at the point of the loudest response Not...

Page 11: ...fresh water to prevent corrosion of the metal parts Problem Suggestion The detector displays or sounds false signals The sensitivity might be set too high Adjust SENSITIVITY You might be sweeping the detector s search coil too fast or at the wrong angle Sweep the search coil more slowly and hold the detector correctly See Testing and Using the Detector on Page 7 and Pinpointing a Target on Page 10...

Page 12: ...g the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on ...

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