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BEGINNING
1. Ensure that your DEUS II remote control is up to date with Version 2.0 or higher. You can find the ver-
sion on the screen when starting it.
2. Pair your XTREM HUNTER with your DEUS II remote control as a new coil (Option > Pairing > Coil >
enter its serial number). The remote will then present you with a new dedicated interface.
3. Adjust the handle to keep your XTREM HUNTER at a sufficient distance from the ground to avoid
excessive sensitivity to surface targets.
4. Maintain a safe distance from industrial areas, residential houses, or power lines.
5. Make sure you are not carrying / wearing anything metallic, such as shoes, smartphones, belt buckles
or keys.
Most hiking gear has a wire metallic frame that interferes with the XTREM HUNTER. Only use
sports shoes or rubber boots (check with your pinpointer that they are not reinforced with wire mesh).
6. Perform a noise cancel to find the quietest frequency band. Long press the top right key. It will automat-
ically scan between the 14 channels. If you encounter difficult conditions or noise:
• Reduce the Sensitivity setting to 60-70 (MENU > SENS).
• Reduce the Audio Response setting to 1 (MENU > AUDIO RESP).
• Keep the coil elevated from the ground by adjusting the handle to a lower level. Or hold the bar with
your hand to keep it at a higher distance from the soil.
7. Press
to retune your XTREM HUNTER, and then start walking.
Regularly re-tune
it to readjust the
audio threshold according to your conditions.
8. Look at your screen to have an idea of the target’s size and depth. The horizontal scale is calibrated
every second of recording, the screen displays the last 4 seconds of detection. Targets located closer
to the surface will produce a double signal, while deeper ones will generate a single signal.
9. To confirm a target, first, adjust the Auto Tune to OFF and retune the XTREM HUNTER. Then, slowly
move the detector around the target to pinpoint its exact location.
You can also increase the reactivity setting to speed up the target locating process.
Alternatively, you have the option to switch to your standard DEUS II coils to confirm targets at moder-
ate distances. To do this, navigate to OPTION > PAIRING > COIL and select the desired coil from your
coil list. The Relic program will be a good program choice for this purpose.
10. Always use headphones with the XTREM HUNTER, as it has a wide audio dynamic range. It is often
difficult to hear the faintest signals using the built-in speaker.
10 Key points to start
How to test your XTREM HUNTER
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If you don’t have buried target samples, test the XTREM HUNTER’s response by placing large
target samples of different sizes (25cm/10” to >1m/3’) on the ground. Then, raise your detector to
1.5 meters/5’ with your arm and pass over the targets.
•
Do not pass any target above the XTREM HUNTER as it only accurately detects objects on its bottom
side (ground side). If you move a target on the top for your test, it will not detect it and the threshold
will move in the wrong direction!
•
Do not place your Xtrem Hunter on its side at a 90° angle during tests, as it may become more
susceptible to electromagnetic interference. It operates optimally when in a horizontal position.
