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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Quick-Start Demo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Headphones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basics Of Metal Detecting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Ground Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Identifying Buried Objects  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Size and Depth of Buried Objects  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
EMI  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Operation and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Control Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Control Knobs
Off / On / Gain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Disc / All-Metal / Threshold  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Touchpad Controls
GG / Pinpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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and 

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Operating in All-Metal mode

Ground Grab (GG)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Unwanted Noise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sweeping the Searchcoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Reading the Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Target Scale  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Operating in Discrimination mode

Ground Grab (GG)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Gain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Disc Level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Unwanted Noise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sweeping the Searchcoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using Pinpoint  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reading the Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20

Ground Balancing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23
Ground Balancing Technical Info  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Target Display & Audio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Gold Prospecting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Hot Rocks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Electrical Interference (EMI)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30
Search Techniques  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Target Pinpointing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Optional 5”DD Searchcoil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Device Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

35

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The G2 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase to the original owner. 

Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not
covered under this Warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the
detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer. 

Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option,
the metal detector returned. Shipping Cost is the responsibility of the
consumer, must be prepaid to First Texas Products, LLC.

To return your detector for service, please first contact First Texas Products,
LLC for a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on
your package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to:

First Texas Products L.L.C.

1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.

El Paso, TX 79936

Phone: 915-633-8354

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

This Warranty may vary in other countries; check with your distributor for details.

Warranty does not cover shipping costs.

Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the
detector back to an owner who is located outside of the United
States of America.

According to FCC part 15.21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

Copyright© 2010 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form.

Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

www.tekneticst2.com

1465-H Henry Brennan Dr., El Paso, TX 79936 • (915) 633-8354

Summary of Contents for G2

Page 1: ...8 inch plug Compatible with all Teknetics models with 1 4 inch 1 8 inch jacks HEADT Teknetics Pinpointer 69 95 Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects Audio signal indicator and vibrator No assembly required runs on 1 9 Volt Battery PINPOINTER Gold Pick 45 00 Tempered steel head is 10 long and the edge is 3 1 4 wide The Overall length is 19 with a durable fiberglass handle and a rubbe...

Page 2: ... covered under this Warranty Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option the metal detector returned Shipping Cost is the responsibility of the consumer must be prepaid to First Texas Product...

Page 3: ...u wish to travel This manual has been written to help you get optimal use of your detector so we hope you will read it thoroughly before your first outing and will also refer back to this manual from time to time to reinforce features and methods as you become more proficient in the field DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical S rod with electronics housing on rod 3 piece breakdown construction nonmetal...

Page 4: ...ke the surrounding soil and can therefore be very hard to isolate from the soil PULL TABS Discarded pull tabs from beverage containers are an especially bothersome trash item for treasure hunters They come in many different shapes and sizes Pull tabs can be eliminated from detection but some other valuable objects can have a magnetic signature similar to pull tabs and will also be eliminated when ...

Page 5: ...ing SEARCHCOIL DRIFT If you plan to use the PINPOINT mode for continuous searching realize that drift will occur over time causing the detector to gain or lose sensitivity Periodic retuning of the detector is required to minimize drift release and press PINPOINT again to retune ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Arm Rest The Arm Rest may be moved forward or backward by removing the single screw and nut and th...

Page 6: ... the MIDDLE STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole 6 Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks 7 If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 Locking Collars repeat this process on the Lower Stem 8 Position the Lower Stem with the Silver Button toward the back Using the Bolt Single Rubber Washer and Knurled Knob attach the Searchcoil to the Lower Stem 9 Adjust the Lo...

Page 7: ...nal pop or click which will not sound like a real target If you are conducting an indoor demonstration you may find that changing the orientation of the searchcoil will reduce the pickup of electrical interference If you carry a cell phone or other high tech electronic equipment while metal detecting and you encounter electrical interference try turning the device off and see if that solves the pr...

Page 8: ...nce but they vary in what kinds of electrical interference affect them In a given environment some metal detectors may be affected by electrical interference whereas others may not Common sources of electrical interference Common sources of electrical interference include overhead electric power lines underground power lines other metal detectors telephone lines carrying electronic data computer s...

Page 9: ...her number than the soil they are found in They tend to be dark in color usually black and usually heavy In some cases they will have rust stains They are usually attracted to a magnet and for this reason gold prospectors always carry a magnet the ultimate ferrous nonferrous discriminator In All Metal mode negative hot rocks produce a boing sound rather than the zip sound of a metallic target reco...

Page 10: ...ion for safety for instance rattlesnakes rules them out Move the searchcoil slowly and deliberately carefully controlling its height above the ground to minimize noise from iron minerals in the soil If you hear ground noise your GND BAL setting could be a bit off so perform the ground balancing procedure again As you walk even a very short distance ground conditions can change The ground geology t...

Page 11: ...Threshold In areas with heavy EMI operating at reduced sensitivity levels will result in the loss of some depth but at least the metal detector will be usable See the 2 page section on ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE for a more thorough explanation of EMI and how to manage it GOLD PROSPECTING Gold Prospecting continued on next page In the United States gold is found in many places in the western states Al...

Page 12: ...respond with two types of sound 1 VCO or Voltage Controlled Oscillator is an audio response with variable pitch and volume 2 A LOW tone beep In Discrimination mode targets which fall into the zone along the arc whose segments are shaded will be identified with a LOW tone beep and solid segments with a VCO As the user sets the discrimination level with the and buttons he is determining which target...

Page 13: ...u will know how high you need to hold the searchcoil in order to avoid overload The highest magnetic susceptibilities are usually found in soils developed over igneous rocks in alluvial black sand streaks on beaches and in red clay soils of humid climates The lowest magnetic susceptibilities are usually found in white beach sands of tropical and subtropical regions and soils developed over limesto...

Page 14: ...balance setting If the sound is louder as you lower the searchcoil reduce the ground balance setting NOTE Experienced users often prefer to adjust the ground balance to get a weak but audible response when lowering the searchcoil This is called adjusting for positive response POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE RESPONSE The purpose of ground balancing is to adjust the metal detector to ignore ground minerals If...

Page 15: ...e The G2 is a highly sensitive device It is intended for use outdoors Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference from a wide variety of devices in the home or office Sweeping the Searchcoil As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground try to keep the searchcoil parallel to the ground Avoid lifting the searchcoil at the end of your sweeps Operating in All Metal Mode continued on nex...

Page 16: ... air test gold indicates right of center the larger the gold piece the farther to the right In the ground the I D of gold may jump around with each pass of the searchcoil If searching in All Metal mode you may want to switch back into Discrimination mode after finding a target to see a more accurate target identification viewing the 2 digit Target I D GROUND BALANCING What is Ground Balancing Why ...

Page 17: ...erference This is a highly sensitive device It is intended for use outdoors Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference from a wide variety of devices in the home or office In Discrimination mode when you sweep the coil over the ground it will usually be quieter than when holding the detector still Sweeping the Searchcoil As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground try to keep the ...

Page 18: ...e classification of the buried metal object See the section on Target Display for a more detailed explanation Iron is on the left U S dimes and quarters are to the far right In an air test gold indicates right of center the larger the gold piece the farther to the right In the ground the I D of gold may jump around with each pass of the coil SIGNAL Each time a target is detected bars will illumina...

Page 19: ...e classification of the buried metal object See the section on Target Display for a more detailed explanation Iron is on the left U S dimes and quarters are to the far right In an air test gold indicates right of center the larger the gold piece the farther to the right In the ground the I D of gold may jump around with each pass of the coil SIGNAL Each time a target is detected bars will illumina...

Page 20: ...erference This is a highly sensitive device It is intended for use outdoors Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference from a wide variety of devices in the home or office In Discrimination mode when you sweep the coil over the ground it will usually be quieter than when holding the detector still Sweeping the Searchcoil As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground try to keep the ...

Page 21: ... air test gold indicates right of center the larger the gold piece the farther to the right In the ground the I D of gold may jump around with each pass of the searchcoil If searching in All Metal mode you may want to switch back into Discrimination mode after finding a target to see a more accurate target identification viewing the 2 digit Target I D GROUND BALANCING What is Ground Balancing Why ...

Page 22: ...e The G2 is a highly sensitive device It is intended for use outdoors Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference from a wide variety of devices in the home or office Sweeping the Searchcoil As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground try to keep the searchcoil parallel to the ground Avoid lifting the searchcoil at the end of your sweeps Operating in All Metal Mode continued on nex...

Page 23: ...l up and down over the ground as in the GG procedure 3 Press or while pumping If the ground balance adjustment is incorrect there will be a difference in the sound as the searchcoil is either moving toward or away from the ground It sounds like you are either pulling 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 gro...

Page 24: ...eral times over the ground The presence of metal or hot rocks will cause the readings to be inaccurate If you stop moving the searchcoil the bargraph will go blank INDICATION RELATIVE Fe3O4 SUSCEPTIBILITY MINERALIZATION 7 Bars High over 1 over 2500 2 to 6 Bars Medium 026 1 0 61 2 500 1 Bar Very Low 0 006 025 15 60 none less than 006 less than 15 Magnetic susceptibility is expressed in micro cgs un...

Page 25: ...respond with two types of sound 1 VCO or Voltage Controlled Oscillator is an audio response with variable pitch and volume 2 A LOW tone beep In Discrimination mode targets which fall into the zone along the arc whose segments are shaded will be identified with a LOW tone beep and solid segments with a VCO As the user sets the discrimination level with the and buttons he is determining which target...

Page 26: ...Threshold In areas with heavy EMI operating at reduced sensitivity levels will result in the loss of some depth but at least the metal detector will be usable See the 2 page section on ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE for a more thorough explanation of EMI and how to manage it GOLD PROSPECTING Gold Prospecting continued on next page In the United States gold is found in many places in the western states Al...

Page 27: ...ion for safety for instance rattlesnakes rules them out Move the searchcoil slowly and deliberately carefully controlling its height above the ground to minimize noise from iron minerals in the soil If you hear ground noise your GND BAL setting could be a bit off so perform the ground balancing procedure again As you walk even a very short distance ground conditions can change The ground geology t...

Page 28: ...her number than the soil they are found in They tend to be dark in color usually black and usually heavy In some cases they will have rust stains They are usually attracted to a magnet and for this reason gold prospectors always carry a magnet the ultimate ferrous nonferrous discriminator In All Metal mode negative hot rocks produce a boing sound rather than the zip sound of a metallic target reco...

Page 29: ...nce but they vary in what kinds of electrical interference affect them In a given environment some metal detectors may be affected by electrical interference whereas others may not Common sources of electrical interference Common sources of electrical interference include overhead electric power lines underground power lines other metal detectors telephone lines carrying electronic data computer s...

Page 30: ...nal pop or click which will not sound like a real target If you are conducting an indoor demonstration you may find that changing the orientation of the searchcoil will reduce the pickup of electrical interference If you carry a cell phone or other high tech electronic equipment while metal detecting and you encounter electrical interference try turning the device off and see if that solves the pr...

Page 31: ... the MIDDLE STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole 6 Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks 7 If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 Locking Collars repeat this process on the Lower Stem 8 Position the Lower Stem with the Silver Button toward the back Using the Bolt Single Rubber Washer and Knurled Knob attach the Searchcoil to the Lower Stem 9 Adjust the Lo...

Page 32: ...ing SEARCHCOIL DRIFT If you plan to use the PINPOINT mode for continuous searching realize that drift will occur over time causing the detector to gain or lose sensitivity Periodic retuning of the detector is required to minimize drift release and press PINPOINT again to retune ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Arm Rest The Arm Rest may be moved forward or backward by removing the single screw and nut and th...

Page 33: ...ke the surrounding soil and can therefore be very hard to isolate from the soil PULL TABS Discarded pull tabs from beverage containers are an especially bothersome trash item for treasure hunters They come in many different shapes and sizes Pull tabs can be eliminated from detection but some other valuable objects can have a magnetic signature similar to pull tabs and will also be eliminated when ...

Page 34: ...u wish to travel This manual has been written to help you get optimal use of your detector so we hope you will read it thoroughly before your first outing and will also refer back to this manual from time to time to reinforce features and methods as you become more proficient in the field DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical S rod with electronics housing on rod 3 piece breakdown construction nonmetal...

Page 35: ...suse of this product is not covered under this Warranty Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option the metal detector returned Shipping Cost is the responsibility of the consumer must be pre...

Page 36: ...nch plug Compatible with all Teknetics models with 1 4 inch 1 8 inch jacks HEADT Teknetics Pinpointer 69 95 Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects Audio signal indicator and vibrator No assembly required runs on 1 9 Volt Battery PINPOINTER Gold Pick 45 00 Tempered steel head is 10 long and the edge is 3 1 4 wide The Overall length is 19 with a durable fiberglass handle and a rubberiz...

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