ent tones: a high tone for targets that are above the iron range; a low tone for
targets in the iron range; and a high-low or rolling tone is used to identify
iron targets with an odd shape or holes.
Start by waving the copper or silver coin in front of the coil. You will
hear the high tone. Next, wave the iron target and listen to the low tone. Take
some time to try the targets and notice the difference between the two tones.
When you are done, wave the washer over the coil and notice that the signal
starts high but ends low or vice versa. This distinct tone alerts you to holed
and odd-shaped iron targets. If you turn the washer on its edge, you may get
a single low tone response instead of the rolling tone. Take some time to
experiment with other targets so that you can feel comfortable with the
Audio ID.
When you have finished with the Audio ID, push the Iron ID switch
past the center and all the way to the left into the BLANK position. In this
mode, most iron targets will not respond with a target signal. Wave your
small iron target and notice the lack of response. Next, wave the coin or
pull tab over the coil. You will get a positive target signal. However, the
washer will give a different response. As the washer starts to pass the coil,
the detector will see it as a coin and beep at it. When the detector recog-
nizes the target as iron, it will attempt to blank the signal. So instead of the
regular target signal, the washer or odd-shaped iron will produce a clipped
tone. Start by waving the washer over the coil in BLANK Mode, then while
continuing to wave the target, switch to OFF. You will hear a slight differ-
ence from the normal to the clipped signal. Repeat switching from the OFF
position to the BLANK position to become familiar with the clipped tone.
Take some time to check all of your targets and listen for any difference in
the tones.
In the field, we would recommend that you use the Audio ID Mode for
most hunting purposes. Some odd-shaped or holed targets may fool the
blank or cause a clipped tone that could be misinterpreted. The Audio Mode
with its multiple tones will give you the most accurate iron identification.
The Blank Mode is best used in an area of high amounts of junk iron that
would cause the Audio Mode to sound off too often.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have just finished the Quickstart for your new
Euro Sabre detector and in the process have learned quite a lot about your
detector. But experience is the best teacher. I would recommend that you
get out and practice with your detector as much as possible. Any time spent
using your detector will give you valuable experience.
