2
Caution: When disconnecting the cable, pull it out by the plug. Do not
pull on the cable.
Installing Batteries
Your metal detector requires two 9V batteries (not supplied) for power.
For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack
alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover’s tab and lift the
cover out.
2. Snap the batteries into the terminals. 9V batteries fit only one way
— do not try to force them.
3. Place the batteries inside the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
When the low battery indicator stays on continuously, the metal detec-
tor does not power on, the sound becomes weak or distorted or will not
tune properly, or the metal detector stops operating properly, replace
the batteries.
You can extend battery life by using headphones (see “Using Head-
phones”).
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the metal detector for a week or
longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can de-
stroy electronic parts.
RESETTING THE METAL DETECTOR
The metal detector might lock up and sound a continuous tone if you
have low battery voltage or are testing the detector with the search coil
near a large metal object.
If the metal detector locks up, try the following:
• Reset the detector by turning it off, then back on.
• Check and replace the batteries, as necessary.
• Move to a different testing location.
USING HEADPHONES
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (not supplied) to the
metal detector so you can listen to it privately. Using headphones also
saves battery power and makes it easier to identify subtle changes in
the sounds you hear for better detection results. We recommend using
a set of headphones with an independent volume control. Your local
RadioShack store carries a wide variety of headphones.
To connect headphones to the metal detector, insert the headphones’
1
/
4
-inch (6.35-mm) plug into the
HEADPHONE
jack on the front panel.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use head-
phones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.
After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-vol-
ume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating your metal detector near
high-traffic areas.
Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic
hazard.
TURNING THE DETECTOR ON/OFF
To turn on the metal detector, rotate
POWER/SENSITIVITY
clockwise.
The detector sounds three beeps, display arrows appear, and the low
battery indicator lights briefly.
The metal detector is preset to the
ALL METAL
mode. To set the metal
detector to the desired mode, follow the Steps in the desired mode’s
section under “Setting the Mode” on Page 4.
To turn off the metal detector, rotate
POWER/SENSITIVITY
counter-
clockwise toward
OFF
.
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY
Notes:
• The target indicators are used as approximations of what is being
targeted. Many other types of metal can fall under any one of
these indicators. There is always a “trash-to-treasure” ratio when
detecting. The display provides a visual reference to minimize the
trash only. It cannot completely eliminate all trash items.
• When the arrow points to a coin, the detector could be sensing
either a coin or another type of metal (such as jewelry, tokens,
medals, or even junk metal).
PROBABLE TARGET ID
— Shows the probable identity of the target ob-
ject, including various coins and metal objects, with a range from
GOLD
to
SILVER
(other types of metal fall under both spectrums).
When the detector senses a target, an arrow appears to indicate the
probable target being detected.
