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OWNER’S MANUAL

The
Legacy 1500 is
an easy to use detector.
The most difficult aspects of
metal detecting have been automated.

However, if you are new to the hobby,
we strongly recommend that you:

1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting

in the event of false signals. 

Always begin

use at a reduced sensitivity level; increase to full
sensitivity after you have become familiar with the
detector.

2) Do not use indoors.  

This detector is for outdoor use only.  Many

household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can
interfere with the detector.  If conducting an indoor demonstration,
turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil away from
appliances such as computers, televisions and microwave ovens.
If your detector beeps erratically, turn off appliances and lights
(especially those with dimmer switches).

Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal, such
as floors and walls.

3)

Read this manual. Most importantly, review the 

Quick-Start Demo

(p.7) and

Basic Operation 

(pp. 9-12)

.

4)

Use 9-volt 

ALKALINE

batteries only.  Do not use Heavy Duty

Batteries.

Summary of Contents for Legacy 1500

Page 1: ...s for outdoor use only Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector If conducting an indoor demonstration turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as computers televisions and microwave ovens If your detector beeps erratically turn off appliances and lights especially those with dimmer switches Also keep the searchco...

Page 2: ...peration Powering Up 9 The Display 9 10 Mode Control discrimination 11 Discrimination Settings 12 Headphones 12 Audio Target Identification 13 Sensitivity Adjustment 14 In The Field Techniques 15 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 19 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 19 Accessories Back Cover ...

Page 3: ... detecting applications Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans pipes bolts and nails Sometimes the desired target is made of iron Property markers for instance contain iron Valuable relics can also be composed of iron cannon balls old armaments and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be composed of iron FERROUS Metals which are made of or contain iron PINPOINTING Pinpointing i...

Page 4: ... Press the button on the upper end of the LOWER STEM and slide the LOWER STEM into the S ROD Adjust the Stem to a length that lets you maintain a comfortable upright posture with your arm relaxed at your side and the SEARCHCOIL parallel to the ground in front of you 6 Wind the Cable securely around the Stem 7 Insert the PLUG into the matching Connector on the right underside of the Detector Body B...

Page 5: ... armrest more comfortable in the forward position In order to move the armrest backwards the plastic plug must be removed from the aluminum tube Armrest Strap optional accessory The strap is available for purchase as a separate accessory Some users prefer to use the strap when swing the detector vigorously in order to hold the detector secure against the arm The detector can also be used without t...

Page 6: ... Insert 2 9 Volt ALKALINE batteries with the contacts pointed inward and press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place Some brands of batteries will require moderate force to clear the retaining tabs 4 Replace the battery door Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed batteries or the use of non alkaline or discharged batteries If the detector does not turn on ...

Page 7: ...f appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic interference e Pivot searchcoil back toward the detector body III Power Up Press the ON touchpad The detector will beep twice and the full sensitivity setting will be indicated on the left of the display IV Wave each Object over the Searchcoil a Notice a different tone for each object Low Tone Nail Medium Tone Pull tab Zinc Penny High Tone Quarter ...

Page 8: ...e flashing arrow indicates that this target category is currently Discriminated Out X Press the MODE touchpad again The flashing arrow will now point toward MID RANGE XI Wave all objects over the Searchcoil The Pull Tab and Zinc Penny will not be detected The other objects will be detected with their own distinctive tones XII Toggle modes by pressing the MODE touchpad again a Press once to see the...

Page 9: ...splay indicates the detector s sensitivity level The sensitivity level can be changed using the up and down pads At maximum sensitivity the unit can detect a coin sized metal object buried about 6 beneath the surface larger objects can be detected much deeper 2 DEPTH INDICATION After detecting an object the pyramid shaped display indicates the approximate depth of buried coin sized objects Objects...

Page 10: ...all into the iron category Small gold objects can also fall into this range The BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE of the display will illuminate a Low Battery Indicator symbol if the batteries are discharged The indicator illuminates and remains illuminated when the 9 volt batteries have discharged to a level of 7 35 volts Reading the Display IN THE FIELD With the detector in use in the field the display will ind...

Page 11: ...d begin mode selection over again To avoid this keep the detector stationary and reduce sensitivity before pressing MODE The MODE touchpad has two functions Each first press of MODE will be followed by 1 A distinctive tone or tones indication the detector s stored discriminating setting HIGH TONE no object eliminated LOW TONE iron eliminated MEDIUM TONE mid range metals eliminated LOW MEDIUM TONE ...

Page 12: ...r Zinc Nickels Flashing Full Ferrous and Low Iron and Discrimination Mid Range Medium Mid Range metals Indicators Flashing USING HEADPHONES Using headphones not included improves battery life and prevents the sounds from annoying bystanders It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly particularly if searching in a noisy location For safety reasons do not use headphones near...

Page 13: ...W TONE Ferrous objects such as iron and steel will induce a low tone Small gold objects can also induce a low tone MEDIUM TONE Pull tabs newer pennies post 1982 larger gold objects zinc small brass objects and most bottle screw caps will induce medium tones Many recent vintage foreign currencies will induce medium tones including loonies toonies HIGH TONE Silver and copper coins larger brass objec...

Page 14: ...o if detecting with a friend keep two metal detectors at least 20 feet apart If the detector beeps erratically REDUCE THE SENSITIVITY by pressing the Down Sensitivity Arrow on the left of the control panel SEVERE GROUND CONDITIONS A secondary use for the Sensitivity Control is to reduce false detection signals caused by severe ground conditions While your Legacy 1500 contains circuitry to eliminat...

Page 15: ...Take visual note of the place on the ground where the beep sounds 3 Stop the coil directly over this spot on the ground 4 Now move the coil straight forward and straight back towards you a couple of times 5 Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the beep sounds 6 If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep sounds COIL M...

Page 16: ...g the coil directly over the suspected target a few times it is more than likely trash metal Crossing the target zone with multiple intersecting sweeps at multiple angles is another way to verify the repeatability of the signal and the potential of the buried target To use this method walk around the target area in a circle sweeping the coil across the target repeatedly every 30 to 40 degrees of t...

Page 17: ...zed ground soils If the detector beeps once but does not repeat the signal with several additional sweeps over the same spot there is probably no target present When searching very trashing ground it is best to scan small areas with slow short sweeps You will be surprised just how much trash metal and foil you will find in some areas The trashiest areas have been frequented by the most people and ...

Page 18: ...nmental Reduce sensitivity electromagnetic until erratic interference signals cease Constant low tone Discharged batteries Replace batteries or constant repeating Wrong type of Use only 9V tones batteries alkaline batteries LCD does not lock Multiple targets Move coil slowly on to one target ID present at different angles or detector emits Highly oxidized multiple tones target Sensitivity set Redu...

Page 19: ...over shipping costs 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 This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 109 Class B Copyright 2013 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts...

Page 20: ...t Battery PIN POINTER W Sand Scoop Large scoop with filtering holes Made of strong plastic SAND SCOOPBH Replacement Accessory Search Coils 10 Magnum Coil 10COIL 8 Replacement Standard Coil 8COIL N 4 Gold Nugget Coil 4COIL Coil Covers Protect your coil from abrasion and damage 10 Coil Cover 10COVER 8 Coil Cover 8COVER N 4 Coil Cover 4COVER 9 Heavy Duty Digging Tool Metal blade with comfortable plas...

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