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METAL DETECTING PINPOINTER

Do not use “ZINC-CARBON” or “HEAVY DUTY” batteries

Summary of Contents for Tek-Point

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L METAL DETECTING PINPOINTER Do not use ZINC CARBON or HEAVY DUTY batteries ...

Page 2: ...Warning 7 Waterproof Design 8 Operation On and Off 9 LED Flashlight 9 Program the Alarm type Sensitivity level 10 11 Re Tune 12 Ground Mineral Calibration 12 13 Frequency Shifting 14 15 Overload 16 Re Boot 16 Lost Mode 16 Tips on How to Use Pinpointer 17 Specifications 17 Trouble Shooting 18 Warranty Back page ...

Page 3: ...t is a waterproof pulse induction detector An advanced pulse induction design allows the Tek Point to operate in environments where other pinpointers fall short Whether in heavily mineralized soils or saltwater this pinpointer goes deeper and guarantees stable operation where competitive products false or lose sensitivity Throw away your 9 volt batteries folks Welcome to the 21st century Tek Point...

Page 4: ...aterproof to 6 feet High Sensitivity Automatic Ground Calibration Extras Ruler inches and CM LED Flashlight Adjustable Super bright Auto Shutdown Molded Lanyard Loop CONSTRUCTED FROM SPECIAL ABRASION RESISTANT MATERIALS won t wear through like other pinpointers Comfortable No Slip Handgrip Power and Programming Adjustable LED Light Ruler in Inches and Centimeters 360 Detection Lanyard Loop do not ...

Page 5: ...r is off Programming Alarm and Sensitivity 1 Start with power on 2 Press and hold button Do not release the button at the first alarm Power down alarm 3 Following the power down alarm hear the programming alarm JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE 4 Release button when you hear JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE device is now in programming mode 5 Each press of the button will advance to a different setting 6 Each setting is i...

Page 6: ...m Power down alarm or programming alarm JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE 5 Release the button when you hear the double tone roll 6 Device is now in frequency shift mode Each press and release will change the frequency of the pin pointer a short beep confirms this action There are 16 different frequencies to choose from A double beep means you ve cycled through all 16 frequencies continue to press and release ...

Page 7: ...ise to remove cap 3 Install 2 AA batteries positive side down 4 Rotate clockwise until snug to close and seal The battery compartment was designed to provide a snug fit for the batteries If you experience difficulties in removing your batteries tap the pinpointer against the palm of your opposite hand to help dislodge the batteries Low Battery Warning If your batteries are running low and need to ...

Page 8: ...O ring around the battery cap is vital to maintaining a waterproof seal You must periodically apply a silicon spray lubricant to the o ring to maintain a watertight seal IMPORTANT Check the O ring Make sure there is no debris on the O ring or in the battery cap threads 2 AA Batteries not included ATTENTION Periodically apply Silicon Spray Lubricant to Battery Cap O ring Waterproof Speaker Sealed B...

Page 9: ...o not power on close to any metal See page 16 Overload section LED Flashlight To adjust light illumination level 1 Start with power off 2 Press and Hold the button Continue to hold Light will turn on and flash 3 Continue to press and hold the button and observe the different levels of brightness As long as you continue to hold the button the Tek Point will cycle from Off to Bright then Brighter an...

Page 10: ...m beep or vibrate If you release the button at the first alarm the device will turn off 3 Following the power down alarm hear the programming alarm JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE 4 Release the button when you hear JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE The device is now in programming mode 5 Press and release the button to change settings Each press of the button will advance to a different setting Each setting is indicated ...

Page 11: ...Programming Feedback Low Audible 1 beep Medium Audible 2 beeps High Audible 3 beeps Low Vibrate 1 vibrate Medium Vibrate 2 vibrates High Vibrate 3 vibrates Low Audible Vibrate 1 beep 1 vibrate Medium Audible Vibrate 2 beeps 2 vibrates High Audible Vibrate 3 beeps 3 vibrates OPERATION PROGRAMMING CONTINUED ...

Page 12: ...his Rapid Re Tune will return your pinpointer to stable operation Ground Mineral Calibration Calibrate the Tek Point to operate in mineralized ground or saltwater Calibration Procedure 1 Start with power on 2 Touch the tip of the probe to the soil or submerge into the water 3 Quickly press and release the button 4 Tek Point is silent and ready to detect Power OPERATION ...

Page 13: ...ng it to the ground Alternate Calibration Procedure 1 Start with power OFF 2 Touch the tip of the probe to the soil 3 Quickly press and release the button to turn power ON 4 Pinpointer is silent and ready to detect Caution If you turn on the Tek Point in close proximity to a metal target in the ground you may desensitize it or put it into overload If using this alternate ground calibration method ...

Page 14: ...o enable the user to calibrate the Tek Point to a frequency that eliminates or minimizes interference with your detector The factory default setting of the Tek Point may interfere with your metal detector causing it or your pinpointer to beep irregularly A pinpointer is most likely to interfere with your metal detector when pointed into the horizontal plane of the searchcoil To minimize interferen...

Page 15: ...d the button 5 Release the button when you hear the DOUBLE TONE ROLL The device is now in frequency shift mode Each time you press and release the button you ll hear a short beep The short beep means the frequency has changed There are 16 different frequency settings If you cycle through all 16 frequencies you ll hear a double beep You can cycle through all of the frequency selections again if you...

Page 16: ...y press and release the button 3 Pinpointer will alarm and LED stops flashing 4 Ready to detect Re Boot If your pinpointer becomes unresponsive and or locks up and any sequence of button presses does not return it to normal operation it s time to re boot 1 Remove the battery door to break battery contact 2 Replace battery door and resume operation Lost Mode and Auto Shutoff If the Tek Point is lef...

Page 17: ...scan technique passing the length of the barrel over the surface to cover a larger area The Tek Point will detect all kinds of metal including ferrous and non ferrous metals The target alert audio or vibratory is proportional meaning the intensity of the alert will increase as you get closer to the target SPECIFICATIONS Technology Pulse Induction bipolar fully static Pulse rate 2500pps 4 offset ad...

Page 18: ... is in Then quick press button overload mode 4 Pinpointer does not Remove battery cap and respond to button presses reinstall and or does not detect 5 Pinpointer beeps Hold away from metal erratically falses in the air Then quick press button 6 Pinpointer beeps erratically Quick press button to when in contact with calibrate pinpointer to soil the ground See pp 12 13 for ground calibration procedu...

Page 19: ...ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between t...

Page 20: ...o First Texas Products L L C Damage due to neglect accidental damage misuse of this product or normal wear and tear is not covered by the warranty To see the instructional video visit Website https www tekneticsdirect com accessories tek point YouTube https www youtube com user TekneticsT2 Direct Link https www youtube com watch v gi2AC8aAyFc FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS LLC 1120 Alza Drive El Paso TX 799...

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