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Target Recovery 

Once you have established the exact location of the target, the next step is to dig a small 
hole to recover it.  In order to preserve the environment and keep from having areas 

closed to metal detecting, it is essential to make the hole as small as possible and always 

replace the soil / grass before moving on. 

Recommended tools for target recovery include a sand scoop when searching sandy areas 
or a small knife / small gardening trowel when searching grassy areas such as parks, 

schools, private yards or ball fields. 

To recover a target from grassy areas, use a sharp tool (knife / trowel) and cut a plug 

leaving a portion connected.  Fold the plug out of the hole and pass the search coil over 
both the plug and the hole to determine where the target is.  If the target is still in the 

hole, start removing dirt and place it on a sheet of plastic or a rag which makes it easier 

to replace the loose dirt when you have found the target.  Once you have recovered the 
target, check the hole to ensure there are no additional targets before refilling the hole. 

Put the loose dirt back in the hole, fold the plug back in-place and step down on the area 
to compact the soil. 

TIP

: The use of an electronic pinpointer probe will reduce the time it takes to locate and 

recover targets.  This is an accessory that most treasure hunters have found to be 

invaluable and is highly recommended. 

Detecting Tips 

Your success will increase as you gain experience in the field but the following tips can 
help you shorten the learning curve and reduce frustration that may arise. 

The search coil must be moving in order to detect a target; however, only a slight
motion is required.  If you stop moving the coil, the signal will be lost.

At times you might receive a signal from a target that is not repeatable and
produces varying audio signals.  This may be caused by trash or multiple targets

beneath the coil.  Switch to the ALL METAL mode and sweep the coil across the

target area in different directions to see if you can isolate the signals.  If you
determine that there is more than one target present, switch back to the

DISCRIMINATION or NOTCH mode and try sweeping the coil at different angles to
avoid going over more than one target at a time.  This will allow you to identify

each one and determine if it is worth recovering.

If the trash in an area is so much that you are getting numerous choppy or non-
repeatable signals, you can improve performance of the detector by slowing your

sweep speed down or reducing the Sensitivity level.

Summary of Contents for TC1X

Page 1: ...Op e r a t i n gM a n u a l T C 1 X C OM M A N D E R T C 1 XM e t a l D e t e c t or T R E A S U R E S i R ob e r t s onS i g n a t u r e E d i t i on ...

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Page 3: ...peration 7 Operating Modes 8 Identifying Targets Before You Dig 11 Getting Started the Right Way 11 Let s Find Something 13 Target Recovery 14 Detecting Tips 14 Care Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting 16 Treasure Commander TC1X Specifications 16 Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics 17 Warranty Service Information 18 ...

Page 4: ... with a metal detector Metal Detecting is an Adventure that you and your family will enjoy for years to come It s fun and exciting to find old valuable silver and gold coins gold and diamond rings and gold jewelry Recover relics from the Civil War and other historic battles Discover lost and hidden buried treasures All these treasures and more are waiting to be found with the latest and most advan...

Page 5: ...tector s serial number and store it along with your proof of purchase in a safe place in case you ever need this information for warranty service Assembly Assembly of your new Treasure Commander TC1X is very simple and requires no special tools 1 Connect the Search Coil and Bottom Rod Unscrew the bracket from the bottom rod as it comes shipped from the factory Place the bottom rod inside the tabs ...

Page 6: ...ranches or underbrush when searching for treasure in overgrown areas This is yet another feature that was added with the active treasure hunter in mind Take the Cable Pulling Tool and slide it down the inside of the rods starting from the top end When the end with the screw connector appears in the large hole on the bottom rod connect it to the Search Coil Cable and slowly pull the cable back up t...

Page 7: ... Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the screws Either standard AA or rechargeable AA batteries can be used on the TC1X Alkaline AA batteries are recommended for optimal performance and service life NOTE The Treasure Commander TC1X features a continuous battery strength indicator on the LCD screen which will help ensure you do not find yourself with dead batteries miles from the near...

Page 8: ...atteries New or fully charged rechargeable batteries will be indicated by 4 dark segments As the batteries discharge the number of dark segments will decrease When only one segment remains the batteries should be replaced or recharged Metal Categories The eight 8 segments that appear in a semi circle on the LCD screen provide you with an indication of what a detected target might be Categories of ...

Page 9: ...determines how strong a signal is needed to produce and audio visual response from a target Detecting deeper or smaller targets typically require higher levels of Sensitivity to be used however erratic operation can occur if the level is too high for conditions at the specific site being searched The selected level is indicated in the lower section of the LCD display to the right of the IRON segme...

Page 10: ... Signal Strength Located just beneath the P TAB S CAP segments this icon will provide indication of how strong the signal from a detected target is Combined with the Depth indication the Signal Strength indication can help you determine the relative size and depth of a target before you recover it Touchpad Operation While the Treasure Commander TC1X offers a high level of performance under a wide ...

Page 11: ...es the GROUND GRAB Ground Balance mode used enable the TC1X to sense the ground mineralization present and make the necessary adjustments automatically to provide maximum performance under varying conditions DIS This touchpad scrolls to the right when in a menu screen or returns the TC1X to the normal discriminating search mode after activating the SETTINGS or PINPOINT functions The following figu...

Page 12: ... coil to the ground conditions with the GROUND GRAB Ground Balance function Remember optimal performance of your detector will depend on its proper calibration through the use of the GROUND GRAB Ground Balance function It is recommended that you occasionally repeat the process to ensure that changes in ground conditions are being compensated for as conditions can change even at the same location 2...

Page 13: ...on often use this to ensure no relics are inadvertently overlooked It is also a good choice when trying to find where a site used to be and no visible signs remain Once metal objects are located indicating you are in the right area additional discrimination can be applied COIN This mode is designed for coin hunters that want to find coins and other items while rejecting iron and tinfoil that are o...

Page 14: ...welry Getting Started the Right Way Spending a little time getting familiar with the response of your Treasure Commander TC1X before you head out in search of treasure will make your time in the field more enjoyable and productive The first activity you should try is to perform bench testing using a sample of targets This will help you learn what response various targets will produce and how to el...

Page 15: ...test garden in their yard By burying a range of targets you can see how ground impacts signal response and practice pinpointing targets which will improve your recovery rate in the field Bury several items at depths of 2 to 4 inches Place them at least 18 inches apart so that you are not detecting more than one target at the same time Mark the location of each target golf tees work well for this s...

Page 16: ...the on screen prompts until you receive the message GRAB OK which indicates the calibration was successful 6 Sweep the coil over the ground in a side to side motion The optimum sweep speed is 3 to 5 seconds per pass left to right or right to left Remember it is not a race to see how quickly you can cover an area but rather how thoroughly you cover the area to ensure you have not overlooked any val...

Page 17: ...pact the soil TIP The use of an electronic pinpointer probe will reduce the time it takes to locate and recover targets This is an accessory that most treasure hunters have found to be invaluable and is highly recommended Detecting Tips Your success will increase as you gain experience in the field but the following tips can help you shorten the learning curve and reduce frustration that may arise...

Page 18: ...X has been built to last but proper care and maintenance will ensure you receive years of trouble free operation It is recommended that you observe the following tips Keep it Clean Take a few minutes after each use to remove dirt and dust Wipe the case clean Wash the loop especially if it has been dipped in saltwater Keep it Cool Never keep your detector in an extremely hot environment such as the...

Page 19: ...ly Check that all connections are secure If using headphones unplug them to check for sound from the internal speaker headphones may be defective The detector operates erratically Check that all connections are secure Lower the Sensitivity level Try searching in a different location as electrical interference at the current site may be causing the erratic operation This includes high voltage power...

Page 20: ...stable 10 search coil Right or Left handed use Uses 6 AA Cell Alkaline batteries not included 1 Year warranty Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics I Will respect private property and will not treasure hunt without the owner s permission I Will Not destroy private property buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures I Will Not litter and will pick up any trash that I dig up or find ...

Page 21: ...mplete the process WGI Innovations LTD will replace all workmanship defects free of charge for one 1 year after the date of purchase as long as your warranty is in effect This warranty does not cover damage expense or injury caused by unauthorized repairs alternations improper assembly shipping abuse theft accident neglect or collateral loss When returning product s for service you must obtain a R...

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