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OPERATION OF THE DISCRIMINATION CONTROL –
The DISCRIMINATE Control
works in the 3 different Zones.
The
Viper
T
RIDENT
has been designed to be easy to use by dividing
it into 3 discrimination (at a glance) zones. Each Zone has a mini-
mum and maximum range and the discriminate information below
will give you a guideline as what targets are accepted or rejected in
each given Zone. Each Zone can be fine-tuned by the operator to
accept or reject most trash targets. If you want to hunt in All-Metal
you simply rotate the discrimination control fully counter clockwise
position.
• FACTORY RECOMMEND
STARTING POINT
(Pre-Set Position)
LOW ZONE –
Will Pickup:
All Coins • Most All Gold and Silver Rings • Nickels • Larger Foil • Larger
Iron • All Silver Coins.
Will Reject Most:
Small Iron Targets • Some Tiny Foil Targets • Some Very Rusty Bottle
Caps.
MEDIUM ZONE –
Will Pickup:
Most Larger Gold Rings, Penny, Dimes, Quarters, Half and Dollar Coins.
Will Reject Most:
Small Foil Targets • Most Bottle Caps • Most Pull Tabs • Nickels and
Small Gold Rings.
HIGH ZONE –
Will Pickup:
Most Larger Coins Like Clad and Silver • Silver Rings.
Will Reject Most:
Gold Items • Nickels • Small Foil • Most Iron Targets • Bottle Caps •
Pull Tabs.
ADVANCED OPERATION OF THE Viper
T
RIDENT
ON/OFF
SENSITIVITY CONTROL –
As you know, this control has 2 functions
, to turn the
Viper
T
RIDENT
metal detector on and off and also enables you to set the
amount of operating sensitivity (SENS). It is recommended that
you start out in the Factory recommended starting point or pre-set
position marked on the detector itself. By starting out at the pre-
set point the
Viper
T
RIDENT
is set at the normal detection depth
range. The normal range is good for most soil conditions, but by
increasing this control clockwise to the maximum position you will
get better depth on older coins. This control is extremely helpful
in elimination false signals caused by high minerals. If you are
experiencing false signals you should decrease this control until
these signals are minimized.
NOTE: Some "False Signals" are normal, particularly on Salt
Water Beaches.
• FACTORY RECOMMEND
STARTING POINT
(Pre-Set Position)
POWER ON/OFF
SENS CONTROL
DISCRIMINATION
CONTROL
NOTE:
Most Eliminated Trash Targets will give a broken or chattered sound when discriminated, this
is normal and is a design feature of this underwater detector. It was designed this way so you can eas-
ily identify trash targets. Some trash targets will give NO sounds at all. Practice using the Elimination
control by putting some different coins and trash items on the ground in a straight line about 10 inches
apart. Pass each item once and then come back and increase the elimination control knob little by little
and listen to the changes in the audio response on the trash targets as you keep increasing this control.
Remember even good targets can be eliminated at the maximum discrimination settings.
TIP:
Always keep
the Trash Elimina-
tion Control at its
lowest possible
settings so you
will not reject
nickels and
small gold rings.
