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Batteries

Chapter 2 M6 Batteries

Using the
Standard Battery Holder

1.  Slide open the battery holder lid (decal side of
battery holder) by applying gentle upward
pressure on the tab of the door so that it unlocks.
Slide the door away from the battery box
exposing the cell positions.

2.  Remove any old cells from the holder.  Note the
(+) and (-) positions of each cell and the (+)
and (-)  for each position marked inside the cell
tray.  Install new “AA” cells noting carefully the
correct (+) and (-) positions.

 If the cells  are installed incorrectly, the detector
may require service by an Authorized
Service Center.

3.  Slide the door closed so that it snaps securely.

4.  Insert the battery holder into the detector so that
the decal is facing down, with the battery
holder door tab and metal contact points facing
toward the inside of the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment door and secure the
two latches on the bottom of the case. Hook the
front of each latch first, then press down on the
rear.

CAUTION

Battery Holder #802-7150

LIFT

 TAB 

AND 

PULL

Standard Battery Holder

1.  The standard battery holder holds eight “AA”
cell batteries equalling 12 volts total. Alkalines are
recommended for use with this model. During
normal searching conditions you can expect about
40 hours of hunting time from a quality set of eight
alkaline batteries.

2.  Non-alkaline batteries can be used in this holder.
When non-alkalines or rechargeable “AA”
cells are used, detecting time (before replacement/
recharge) may be reduced to about 30-35
hours.

3.  The battery voltage appears automatically on the
display when the SENS knob is used to turn the M6
"ON".  Once the batteries become weak  (8 volts)
"Lo Bat" will automatically appear on the display
during searching. At that point the batteries should
be replaced.  Alkalines provide some reserve time
after "Lo Bat" appears, rechargeables do not.

4.  The battery compartment opens by gently
pulling down on the front of each of the two latches
(on the bottom of the control box) releasing the
catch and hinging open the door.

Summary of Contents for M6

Page 1: ...3 M6 Quick Start 6 7 Chapter 4 Display 8 9 Chapter 5 Controls 11 AUTO TRAC 12 13 SENS Sensitivity 14 15 DISC Discrimination 16 17 Chapter 6 Searching 18 Pinpoint Technique 18 Headphones 19 Field Use Tuning Tips 20 21 Chapter 7 Information 22 Proper Care 22 Service 23 Warranty 24 Warranty Transfer 25 Owner Information 26 White s UK Ltd Warranty 27 White s UK Ltd Warranty Transfer 28 M6 Table of Con...

Page 2: ...dle provided through top of shipping carton into second flap CARRY CARTON CABLE RETAINER LOOP OR SEARCH COIL Remove decal paper from the two rubber bumpers Install on the bottom of the control box one in each of the front corners shown below by X Press in place and hold firmly for a few seconds then release 1 VDI Numbers 2 Target Identification 3 Target Depth 4 Pinpoint Location 5 Battery Voltage ...

Page 3: ...r arm in the elbow cup with strap secure and sweep the loop search coil over the floor If the instrument fit feels uncomfortable adjust the elbow cup by removing and repositioning the bolt thumbnut and installing in one of the optional positions If necessary readjust clevis lower rod length with the spring clip buttons so that the search coil can be held near the floor and remain standing comforta...

Page 4: ... the case Hook the front of each latch first then press down on the rear CAUTION Battery Holder 802 7150 LIFT TAB AND PULL Standard Battery Holder 1 The standard battery holder holds eight AA cell batteries equalling 12 volts total Alkalines are recommended for use with this model During normal searching conditions you can expect about 40 hours of hunting time from a quality set of eight alkaline ...

Page 5: ...ever high quality systems are available White s rechargeable battery 802 5211 and charger 509 0022 are recommended and offer quick charge and overnight charge options Rechargeable batteries deliver fairly constant voltage until they re nearly dead If you use them until they are dead they will deteriorate more quickly than if you only use them until their voltage starts to drop significantly Rechar...

Page 6: ...rash metal rejection Discrimination TRAC Toggle The Beach and On positions enable Auto Trac to adjust automatically to beach and ground conditions The center Off Lock position locks the tracking system and does not track the ground Trigger Switch has three positions 1 Forward Tone I D 2 Center Search 3 Squeezed and Held Pinpoint All Metal 1 2 3 4 Tone I D P PAll Metal Search ...

Page 7: ...to the ground surface as possible about one second per foot If you experience false signals or constant beeping or popping and you are not near common sources of electrical interference set TRAC to LOCK and or reduce SENS counterclockwise slightly and try again 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SPECIAL NOTICE SPECIAL NOTICE SPECIAL NOTICE SPECIAL NOTICE SPECIAL NOTICE If you attempt to demonstrate or test the M6 by w...

Page 8: ...erve after 8 volts Quality alkaline batteries will provide extended normal performance well after the Lo Bat warning The M6 provides 5 different significant indications on the display 1 VDI number The VDI Visual Discrimina tion Indication is a reference number dictated mostly by the metal targets exact alloy size and shape The reference label below the display pro vides a comparison of known targe...

Page 9: ...rting at 12 inches and indicating in descending order as the target gets closer to the bottom of the search coil the indicator provides an aid in better locating the target in the ground how deep you will need to dig and whether the metal target is likely worth digging Only the heavier more valued targets get deeper into undisturbed ground Foil will not sink deeply into undisturbed ground Targets ...

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Page 11: ...es from Iron Lowest Tone thru Coins Highest Tone This Tone I D feature makes the operator immediately aware of the likely category of the metal item without looking at the display Each major Display category has its own tone Display categories selected for rejection with the DISC control setting either produce no beep at all or a broken inconsis tent beep In addition a very low tone and a display ...

Page 12: ...ground being searched and quickly automatically track to any ground changes as you sweep the search coil during searching For most operators the On position will be used for over 90 of your searching conditions The Lock position monitors but does not track to changing ground conditions This position should be used when decomposing iron or other unstable ground conditions create noise and instabili...

Page 13: ... may produce a very slight reduction in sensitivity to conductive targets The advantage and performance improvements of rejecting saltwater however far outweigh any loss The Beach TRAC is not recom mended for normal conditions only for saltwater beaches and areas known to contain salt Remember When hunting in the Beach mode balance in the Beach mode Summary The On TRAC setting is recommended for m...

Page 14: ...op over a very large or very shallow target The message on the LCD display will read OVERLOAD RE DUCE SENS LIFT LOOP Sweep the loop a little higher over the area and note the display and audio indications The M6 will self correct after the message and you can continue to search as normal SENS Adjustment 1 The SENS control knob turns the M6 ON and OFF and controls the SENS Starting from the POWER O...

Page 15: ...ughout it s range As the M6 shifts between these two intricate parts of the circuitry an audio indication notes the transi tions This can be helpful If you adjust the SENS slightly the audio notes a significant rather than slight change 8 The M6 provides more SENS control range than is typically useful Few areas will allow maximum SENS full clockwise without at least some noisy operation Settings ...

Page 16: ...er than The position is recommended If when searching at the position you feel you are digging too much trash adjust DISC slightly clockwise and try again Finding the lowest furthest counterclock wise position that eliminates the common trash metals in your area is important in order to find items of jewelry The M6 provides two significantly different DISC Discrimination modes 1 Traditional DISC P...

Page 17: ...play category Beep pitch is dictated by where that specific item indicates on the display Some search coil motion is required to achieve detection and Tone I D The loop must be in motion for metals to respond and provide accurate discrimination Each pass of the loop from left to right or from right to left should overlap the last by at least 50 and take about two seconds NOTE THE VISUAL I D SYSTEM...

Page 18: ...rs to indicate targets exact center Again the procedure is to sweep over the target from side to side noting the side to side center Then turn 90 degrees and sweep the coil side to side noting the center from this new direction X marks the spot that you need to dig You can prac tice with a coin on top of the ground to become acquainted with this technique Shallow targets 0 3 depth readings are mor...

Page 19: ...l allow sound in both earpieces Some headphones come with a switch for stereo or mono jacks In choosing headphones make sure they have a VOLUME CONTROL as there is no target vol ume control on the M6 As well as comfort headphones also avoid bothering others with a beeping box and save on battery life Many high quality headphones from full ear enclosure to lightweight summer models offering more sa...

Page 20: ... forward and sweep the search coil over the target area 1 If it beeps with a high pitch tone it is likely a coin worth digging proceed with 2 a If it beeps with a medium pitch tone it is in the Pull Tab range Squeeze and hold the Trigger on the hand grip and check the depth If it is shallow 0 2 inches de pending on the hardness of the ground it is most likely a Pull Tab and should be ignored If it...

Page 21: ... either indicated by the display indciating OVERLOAD or a user missing targets because they can not sort them out from sporadic noises experienced at too high of a SEN control setting The 3rd choice is the alternate MODE Tone I D accessed by pushing the Trigger on the hand grip forward Many prefer after locating a target in the primary Trigger center position to check targets with the Tone I D Oth...

Page 22: ...p from a dig C Do not use any lubricants such as WD 40 on any part of your detector D Do not modify your instrument during its warranty period I Cleaning A Both the coil and rod are waterproof and can be cleaned with fresh water and mild soap The control box is not water proof and must be kept dry Never lift a wet coil above the height of the control box as water can run down the inside of the rod...

Page 23: ... White s reputation has been built on quality products backed by quality service Our Factory Authorized Service Centers are factory trained and equipped They offer the same quality service as the factory Service before and after the sale is the cornerstone of our customer relations White s Authorized USA Service Centers Centerville Electronics 10063 Wellington Road Road Manassas Virginia 20110 Tol...

Page 24: ...d out and returned to the factory address by your dealer soon after original purchase for the purpose of recording this information and keeping you up to date regarding White s ongoing research development The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident misuse neglect alterations modifications unauthorized service or prolonged exposure to corrosive compounds including salt Duration of any im...

Page 25: ...________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Instrument Serial Number __________________________________________ Original Purchase Date _____________________________________________ New Owner Name __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ __________...

Page 26: ...________________________________________________________________ Telephone ________________________________________________________________ Payment method __________________________________________________________________ Personal markings _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Owner Information Chapter 7 M...

Page 27: ...e Items excluded from the warranty are non rechargeable batteries and other accessories The warranty is not valid unless the Warranty Registration Card is returned to the factory address within 10 days of purchase fro the purpose of recording that date which is the actual commencement date of the warranty The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident misuse neglect alterations modification...

Page 28: ...TY TRANSFER WARRANTY TRANSFER Original Owner Name __________________________________________________________ Address as on original Warranty Card ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Serial Number inside battery door ___________________________________ New Owner Name _______________________________________...

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