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ACCESSORIES
Fisher Padded Carry Bag
Rugged double stitched construction. Includes handy
exterior pocket for extra batteries or small accessories.
– 103693000C
Fisher Stereo Headphones
Use with Fisher metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with
true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor,
4’ cable. – 9720950000
Fisher Pin Pointer
Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal
indicator and vibrator. Runs on 1 – 9-Volt Battery. – FPOINT
Metal Sand Scoop
–LLa eSrgAseNc gDha lSevCa nOKizOnePdi fmee tal scoop with filtering holes. Strong Rubberized grip. UBsaet tAe rLiKe sA OL INNLEY
Made from high quality heat-treated tempered steel. The ultimate digging tool.
Comes with a durable sheath. 12" in length with a 7" serrated blade.
– LESCHE KNIFE
Fisher Baseball Cap
One size fits all. – FCAP
Fisher T-Shirt
100% cotton with Fisher® Logo. Sizes: LG, XL & XXL – FTSHIRT • Large Display Screen
• Continual Visual Indication of
Replacement/Accessory Search Coils
Important Parameters:
10” Concentric Standard Coil (replacement) – 10COIL-F5
Target Identification
5” Biaxial Accessory Coil - 5COIL-F5
Target Confidence
8” Concentric Accessory Coil - 8COIL-7B13
Target Depth
11” Biaxial Accessory Coil - 11COIL-F5
Ground Phase
Coil Covers Detector’s Internal Ground Setting
Specially made to protect your coil from abrasion and damage. • Three Search Modes
10” Concentric Standard Coil Cover – F70COVER Discrimination
5” Biaxial Accessory Coil Cover – 5COVER-CZ3 All Metal Autotune
8” Concentric Accessory Coil Cover – 8COVER-7 Static PinPoint
11” Biaxial Accessory Coil Cover – COVER-11DD
• Computerized and Manual
Ground Balancing
• Waterproof 93/” open-frame
Gold Also available 4
concentric elliptical search coil
Prospecting Kits with 11”DD coil
• Controls
(Item# F5-11DD) Ground Balance Frequency
Discrimination Notch
Threshold Tones
Gain Phase Lock
Pinpoint
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
55--YYEEAARR LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
AAsssseemmbbllyy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 The F5 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and
BBaatttteerriieess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase
to the original owner.
HHeeaaddpphhoonnee JJaacckk .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..44
QQuuiicckk--SSttaarrtt DDeemmoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55--66 Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is
not covered under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of
CCoonnttrrooll PPaanneell .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..77--1111 the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer.
PPhhaassee LLoocckk .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..77
PPrrooooff ooff PPuurrcchhaassee iiss rreeqquuiirreedd ttoo mmaakkee aa ccllaaiimm uunnddeerr tthhiiss wwaarrrraannttyy..
TToonneess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..77
NNoottcchh .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..77
Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our
FFrreeqquueennccyy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..88 option, the metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to Fisher Labs.
PPiinnppooiinntt .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..88 Shipping cost to Fisher Labs is the responsibility of the consumer.
GGnndd BBaall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..99
To return your detector for service, please first contact Fisher Labs for a
GGaaiinn .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..99
Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your
TThhrreesshhoolldd .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1100 package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to:
DDiissccrriimm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1100--1111
GGrroouunndd BBaallaanncciinngg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1122--1144 Fisher Labs
1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.
GGrroouunndd BBaallaanncciinngg --TTeecchhnniiccaall IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn . . . . . . . . .1133--1144
El Paso, TX 79936
AAuuddiioo TTaarrggeett IIddeennttiiffiiccaattiioonn SSyysstteemm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1155
Phone: [phone] ext.118
DDeepptthh aanndd TTaarrggeett DDiissppllaayy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1166--1177 Fax: [phone]
TTaarrggeett RReeaaddoouutt TTaabbllee .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1177
Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the detector
UUnnddeerrssttaannddiinngg tthhee DDiissppllaayy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188--1199 back to an owner who is located outside of the United States of America.
MMooddee IInnddiiccaattiioonn .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188
NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.
TTaarrggeett CCaatteeggoorriieess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188 This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.
Warranty does not cover shipping costs.
DDiissccrriimmiinnaattiioonn IInnddiiccaattoorrss .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188
TTaarrggeett IIDD .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188 According to FCC part 15.21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved
DDeepptthh .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188 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.
CCoonnffiiddeennccee .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1188
BBaatttteerryy IInnddiiccaattoorr .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1199
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%% FFee OO .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1199 All rights reserved,including the right to reproduce this book,or parts thereof,in any form.
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PPhhaassee .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1199 Fisher®is a registered trademark of Fisher Research Labs
SSeettttiinngg .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1199
www.fisherlab.com
SSeeaarrcchh TTeecchhnniiqquueess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2200
TTaarrggeett VVeerriiffiiccaattiioonn .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2200
PPiinnppooiinnttiinngg wwiitthh mmoottiioonn mmooddeess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2200
TTaarrggeett PPiinnppooiinnttiinngg ((NNoo mmoottiioonn)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2211
UUnniitt SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2222
WWaarrrraannttyy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2233
AAcccceessssoorriieess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BBaacckk CCoovveerr 1465-H Henry Brennan, El Paso, TX 79936 • [phone]
MADE IN U.S.A.
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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS: ASSEMBLY Caution: Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on
camlock. If this happens, remove burr with knife to allow insertion.
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MMeecchhaanniiccaall:: S-rod with electronics housing on rod, 3-piece 1 Position detector upright.
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breakdown construction, nonmetallic telescoping lower rod, 2 Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the
adjustable position armrest counterclockwise direction.
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WWeeiigghhtt:: 3.0 lbs (1.38 kg) with batteries installed 3 Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube.
SSttaannddaarrdd sseeaarrcchh ccooiill:: 10 inch (25 cm) open-frame elliptical Armrest
concentric, waterproof LOCKINGl S
COLLAR 2 -R
BBaatttteerriieess:: two 9 volt rectangular alkaline (will run on one) INTERNALl3 l5 OD
CAM LOCK
OOppeerraattiinngg pprriinncciippllee:: VLF induction balance
SILVER BUTTON S-Rod
OOppeerraattiinngg ffrreeqquueennccyy:: nominal 7.8 kHz, microprocessor controlled
MIDDLEl
STEM 4
7731.9Hz, 7810Hz, 7888.1Hz
BBaassiicc sseennssiittiivviittyy:: 2.5 x 109 root Hertz (detectivity) l S-ROD M
4 Insert the MIDDLE STEM into the ID Hand-grip
LLaagg ccooeeffffiicciieenntt:: 92 milliseconds D
S-ROD, with the SILVER BUTTON L
E
RRRReeeeaassiissccttttiivviivveeee oooovvvveeeerrllrroollooaaaadddd:: ::6 50,00 0m0 icmroic-rcog-cs g(ws (itwh itshta sntadnadrda rsde asercahrc cho cil)oil) l5 pRooitnateted tuhpew MarIdDDLE STEM until the STEM l4
SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole.
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GGrroouunndd bbaallaannccee rraannggee:: from ferrite to salt water inclusive 6 Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise HeaJdapchkone
direction until it locks.
DDiissccrriimmiinnaattiioonn ggrroouunndd ssuupppprreessssiioonn:: combination of 2nd and 3rd order l
methods l7 Repeat this process on the LOWER STEM. (CBbaoatmctekpr syairdtme)ent
8 Using the BOLTand KNURLED KNOB, attach
TTaarrggeett IIDD ggrroouunndd ssuupppprreessssiioonn:: 3rd order the SEARCHCOILto the LOWER STEM.
l Cable
BBaatttteerryy lliiffee:: 40+ hours on good quality alkalines 9 Adjust the LOWER STEM to a length that lets you Plug Locking Middle
OOppeerraattiinngg tteemmpp rraannggee:: 14 to 122 degrees F (-10 to +50 C) maintain a comfortable upright posture, with your arm Collar Stem
relaxed at your side, and the SEARCHCOILparallel to the
Search
OOppeerraattiinngg hhuummiiddiittyy rraannggee:: 0 - 90% noncondensing ground in front of you. Coil
l Cable
10 Wind the CABLEsecurely around the STEMS.
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11 Connect CABLE PLUGto housing.
Do not twist the Cable or Plug. Turn Locking Ring only. Use
minimal finger pressure to start the threads. Do not cross- *
thread. When the Locking Ring is fully engaged over the
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a
threaded connector, give it a firm turn to make sure that it
maximum gain of 3 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dB are is very tight. When the Locking Ring is fully engaged over the
strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 43 ohms. threaded connector, it may not cover all of the threads.
l Knurled
12 Tighten both LOCKING COLLARS. Knob
10COIL-F5, 11COIL-F5, 5COIL-F5
Armrest Adjustment
The following statement is not relevant to metal detectors but is printed here to satisfy
If you wish to change the position of
legal notification requirement: the armrest, remove the screw and
move the armrest to one of the
“To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be alternate hole locations.
so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that Caution:Do not force the plug in. Biaxial
Excess force will cause Searchcoil
permitted for successful communication.”
damage.To disconnect the
cable, pull on the plug.Do not pull on the cable.
*Note: Very tall users can purchase the optional Extended Lower Stem (TUBE5X), for extended reach.
2222 33
TARGET PINPOINTING
BATTERIES (in PINPOINT mode)
After you have identified a target using a motion mode of detection,
TTwwoo 99--VVoolltt bbaatttteerriieess aarree
press-and-hold the PINPOINT pad to identify the target’s exact
ssuupppplliieedd wwiitthh tthhee FF55..
location. This technique can yield more information about the target’s
The batteries have been
shape and size and also find its exact location to facilitate extraction.
inserted backwards in the
compartment for storage PPiinnppooiinntt aass ffoolllloowwss::
during transportation. 11.. Position the search coil just barely off the ground, and to the side of
Please remove batteries, the target.
turn them around, and install 22.. Now move the search coil slowly across the target, and you can
correctly. locate it by the sound. The target is located directly under where
Use AALLKKAALLIINNEE batteries the sound is loudest.
only. NNaarrrrooww IItt DDoowwnn::
11.. To narrow the response further, position the center of the search coil
DO NOT MIX OLD AND
near the center of the response pattern, but not directly over the
NEW BATTERIES.
center.
To install the batteries: 22.. Release the PINPOINT touch pad.
l11 Remove the battery cover 33..Press-and-hold PINPOINT pad again.
by disengaging the clip at the 44.. Repeat this narrowing procedure to narrow the field of detection
back. further.
DDoo nnoott hhiinnggee ddoooorr uuppwwaarrdd; pull NNoottee:: Depth indication is less accurate after
straight back narrowing.
l22 Align the polarity of the batteries correctly, with the positive "+" COIL DRIFT
toward the coil plug connection, as indicated by the + indicator
If you plan to use the PINPOINT mode for continuous searching, realize that
on the housing.
drift will occur over time, causing the detector to gain or lose sensitivity.
l33 Insert (2) 9-Volt AALLKKAALLIINNEE batteries, with the contacts pointed inward,
Periodic retuning of the detector is required to minimize drift; release and
and press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place.
press PINPOINT again to retune.
Some brands of batteries will require moderate force to clear the
retaining tabs.
l44 Replace the battery door. TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed
batteries, or the use of non-alkaline or discharged batteries. IIff tthhee • Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.
ddeetteeccttoorr ddooeess nnoott ttuurrnn oonn,, pplleeaassee cchheecckk tthhee bbaatttteerriieess.. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the
owner’s permission.
USING HEADPHONES
• Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage.
Using headphones (not included) improves • Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.
battery life, and prevents the sounds from • Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and
annoying bystanders. private property.
It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the
• Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration
sound more clearly, particularly if searching in a
and courtesy at all times.
noisy location. For safety reasons, do not use
• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.
headphones near traffic or where other
dangers are present. This device is to be used • All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always
with interconnecting cables/headphone conduct yourself with courtesy and consideration of others
cables shorter than three meters.
44 2211
SEARCH TECHNIQUES (in DISC mode) QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION
TTaarrggeett VVeerriiffiiccaattiioonn
11.. SSuupppplliieess NNeeeeddeedd
After detecting a target, do the • A Nail • A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982)
following: • A Nickel • A Quarter
11.. Walk around the target in a WRONG
22.. PPoossiittiioonn tthhee DDeetteeccttoorr
circle.
a. Place the detector on a
22.. While circling the target,
table, with the search
continue sweeping the search coil hanging over the
coil across the target. edge. (or better, have a
33.. Sweep once every 30° or 40° of friend hold the detector,
CORRECT with the coil off the
the circle.
ground).
If the tone does not change
and the target ID value is b. aKeweapy ftrhoem sweaalrlsc, hf locoorsi,l 25 35 55 65 75
consistent as you circle the and metal objects. 15 85
target, you can be highly c. Remove watches, rings 99
confident of the target’s and other jewelry or metal objects fromS ThATaUnSds TaAnRGdE Twrists. DEPTH GND DATA
ID
identification. d. Turn off appliances or lights that c6 a7u s8 e 9 electromagnetic VL L M H
If the tone or target ID COIL MOVEMENT interference. BATTERY VOLTS % Fe3O4
changes as you circle the When swinging the coil, be e. Pivot the search coil back toward the detector body.
target, you may have multiple careful to keep it level with
targets or an irregularly shaped the ground about 1/2 inch 33..PPoowweerr UUpp
object. from the surface. Never swing a. Click on the On/Off/Gain knob
If the tone completely the coil like a pendulum. b. Set Gain Knob at the 12:00 position
disappears at different angles, c. Rotate threshold knob to setting= -3
the target may be trash or a 44.. AAccttiivvee DDiissccrriimmiinnaattiioonn MMooddee
low-value metal.
Click on “Discrim” knob and keep to
If you are new to the hobby, dig all targets. With practice in the
left, at lowest setting.
field, you will soon identify audible and visual target feedback with
certain types of metal objects. 55.. WWaavvee eeaacchh oobbjjeecctt oovveerr tthhee sseeaarrcchh ccooiill
• Notice the low tone for the nail.
PPiinnppooiinnttiinngg pprroocceessss iinn mmoottiioonn mmooddeess::
66.. WWaavvee aa ccooiinn cclloossee ttoo,, tthheenn ffaarrtthheerr aawwaayy,, ffrroomm tthhee sseeaarrcchh ccooiill
11.. Sweep over target in narrowing side-to-side pattern.
• Notice that pitch and volume increase as non-ferrous objects get
22.. Take visual note of spot on ground where “beep” occurs. closer to the search coil.
33.. Step 90° to the side of the target.
44.. Sweep coil over same area, at 90° to 1st sweep pattern. 77..PPrreessss tthhee TTOONNEESS ttoouucchhppaadd
Number of tones setting changes to d3.
55.. This pinpoints the target location with an “X”.
88..WWaavvee eeaacchh oobbjjeecctt oovveerr tthhee sseeaarrcchh ccooiill
Notice the 3 different tones
• Low tone: nail
• Medium tone: nickel and zinc penny
• High tone: quarter
2200 55
QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION (continued) UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY (continued)
99.. RRoottaattee tthhee DDIISSCCRRIIMM kknnoobb uunnttiill 1155 aappppeeaarrss aatt tthhee lleefftt BBaatttteerryy IInnddiiccaattoorr
ooff tthhee ddiissppllaayy Segments indicate the battery voltage, as printed on the display.
%% FFee OO
1100.. WWaavvee eeaacchh oobbjjeecctt oovveerr tthhee sseeaarrcchh ccooiill 33 44
This bar graph displays the magnetic mineralization factor, or magnetic
Notice that the nail is not detected.
susceptibility, of the soil. The depth to which objects can be accurately
1111.. RRoottaattee tthhee DDIISSCCRRIIMM kknnoobb uunnttiill 6655 aappppeeaarrss aatt tthhee lleefftt ooff tthhee ddiissppllaayy identified is strongly influenced by the magnetic susceptibility of the soil. High
FeO values have a greater effect on detection depth in the Discrimination
3 4
1122.. WWaavvee eeaacchh oobbjjeecctt oovveerr tthhee sseeaarrcchh ccooiill mode than in the All Metal mode. For the most accurate FeO reading,
3 4
— Notice that now only the quarter is detected. pump the search coil as though you were ground canceling.
— The other objects have been “discriminated out”
The % of FeO ground minerals are displayed as follows:
3 4
1133.. PPrreessss tthhee NNOOTTCCHH ttoouucchhppaadd 33 ttiimmeess uunnttiill tthhee ffllaasshhiinngg lliinnee H – high
iiss oovveerr tthhee 55¢¢ iiccoonn M – medium
L – low
After a few seconds, the flashing stops
VL – very low
Notice that there is now no slash over the 5¢ icon
PPhhaassee
1144.. WWaavvee aallll oobbjjeeccttss oovveerr tthhee sseeaarrcchh ccooiill..
The two-digit PHASE number displayed on the screen indicates the type of
Notice that the nickel is now detected. You have “notched in”
ground mineralization. The number is continuously displayed in all
the nickel. detection modes except Pinpoint, and is continually updated. Ground
In categories covered with a slash, objects will not be detected. conditions can change within a given search area, sometimes slowly, and
sometimes quite abruptly. This number cannot be adjusted by the user.
1155.. PPrreessss--aanndd--HHoolldd tthhee PPIINNPPOOIINNTT ttoouucchhppaadd
Hold an object over the search coil. Some typical ground mineralization types are:
All metal objects are now detected. 0 – 10 Wet salt and alkali
The object’s DEPTH is displayed, in inches, in the center 5 – 25 Metallic iron
of the display. 26 – 39 Very few soils in this range -- occasionally
Pitch and volume increase as objects get closer to the coil. some saltwater beaches
40 – 75 Red, yellow, and brown iron-bearing clay minerals
75 – 95 Magnetite and other black iron minerals
15 25 35 55 65 75 85 SSeeTtthttiiinns gg2-digit number on the bottom-left of the display can represent any
99 of the following:
STATUS GND DATA • Internal Ground Balance setting (GND BAL): from 00 to 99
• Gain: 20 values from 5 to 99 in steps of 5
• Threshold: 19 values from -9 to 9
• Discrimination Setting: from 0 to 65
• Frequency: 1, 2, or 3
• Audio Tones Selection: d1, d2, d3, d4 or A1, A2, A3, A4
If the user is not moving any knobs or pressing any touchpads, then the
number represents the internal ground balance setting, and “GND
BAL” is illuminated.
“GND BAL” disappears when the user selects a control, and the
SETTING then represents the current value for the activated knob or
touch pad.
66 1199
35 55 65
25 75
15 85
99
STATUS GND DATA
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL
TThhee TToouucchh PPaadd ccoonnttrroollss aarree aass ffoolllloowwss:: 35 55 65
MMooddee IInnddiiccaattiioonn 25 75
25 35 55 65 75 PHASE LOCK 15 85
Tbhriee fslye adricsphl amyoedde in is the 15 85 99 Pressing “Phase Lock” will update the internal 99
ground balance setting.
center of the screen S6T AT7U S8 9TTAARRIIDDGGEETT DDEEPPTTHHVL GLN DM D ATHA We recommend pumping the coil, as describedSTATUS GND DATA
each time you BATTERY VOLTS % Fe3O4 in the GROUND BALANCING section of the
change modes, as GND manual, when using this control. Be aware that
BAL
follows: a momentary press of the PHASE LOCK button
SETTING CONFIDENCE PHASE
will automatically transfer the currently
All Metal displayed PHASE value to the GROUND SETTING.
Discrimination
Pinpoint
TONES
In Discrimination mode, the F5 indicates3 t5arget 5ty5pe by6 5audio tone.
The TONES button allows the use2r 5to select one 75
TTaarrggeett CCaatteeggoorriieess of four different ways to g1r5oup target types by 85
There are 8 categories, indicated at the top of the display. tone. 99
When the search coil passes over a metal object in DISCRIMINATION
STATUS GND DATA
Your selection depends on personal preference
or ALL METAL mode, a rectangular-shaped icon will light up over the
and search objectives. For example, coin
category which describes the metal object.
shooters usually select d3 or d4. Relic hunters
DDiissccrriimmiinnaattiioonn IInnddiiccaattoorrss might select d1 or d2, depending on search
When a “—” appears over the target category descriptions, all of the area conditions.
targets in that category have been eliminated from detection.
Rotate the DISCRIM knob to choose the discrimination setting. In All Metal mode, the TONES button allows the user to vary the pitch of
the base tone.
TTaarrggeett IIDD
A 2-digit number will appear when passing over a metal object in
See page 16 for a detailed description of the tones provided for each
DISCRIMINATION or ALL METAL mode. This 2-digit number corresponds
selection.
to the target categories at the top of the display.
DDeepptthh NOTCH
When holding the PINPOINT touch pad, the 2-digit number in the center The purpose of the NOTCH function is to
of the display shows the distance to the object, in inches. This depth change the detection status of a target
indicator is calibrated to coin-sized objects. If the buried object is other category.
than a coin, the depth indicator provides a relative depth indication. • If a category was not eliminated from
detection before being “notched,” then
CCoonnffiiddeennccee
notching the category will eliminate it from
While the Target ID provides a target identification, it is not possible to
detection.
always be 100% accurate of the buried object’s classification due to
• If a category was eliminated from detection
the large variety of buried metal objects. To assist with target --
before being “notched,” (i.e. a “ ”
identification refer to this confidence meter.
covered the icon), then notching the category will return the
If the detector is highly confident an object’s classification, all 5 bars
category to detection.
will illuminate.
One bar illuminated indicates a very low level of confidence in the
Touch Pad controls continued on next page
target identification.
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CONTROL PANEL DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY
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Upon the 1st press of NOTCH, a “--” will flash over the “Fe” symbol. DEPTH INDICATOR: middle of the LCD display, provides a
Each subsequent press will move the flashing “--” to the right. The Depth Indicator is calibrated for specific target value to help identify
35 55 65 coin-sized objects. It indicates the buried targets more accurately. With
The following ta25rget categories can be notc75hed in or out: probable depth of the target, in practice in the field, you will learn to
Fe, F1o5il, 5¢, Tab, Zinc, 50+ 85 inches. associate target values with the
After the 50+ category, pressing NOTCH will exit the NOTCH function.
99 -- probable identification of buried objects.
To select a category for notching, press NOTCH until the flashing “ ” While holding the PinPoint touch pad, The target value can vary each time the
appSTeAaTUrsS over that category’s icon. After a few seconGdNs,D t DhAeT Aflashing “--” and passing over a metal object coil passes over the target, depending
will time out and the current target category will be notched. “depth” will appear next to the two-digit upon the angle of the object and the
number in the middle of the screen. distance from the coil.
Practice pressing NOTCH a few times and its function will become obvious. AAss aa ssttaarrttiinngg ppooiinntt,, rreeffeerr ttoo tthhee
The NOTCH feature is not available in Auto Tune Mode. TWO DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR ttaabbllee bbeellooww..
The Two-digit target indicator, in the
FREQUENCY
Use this control if detector behaves erratically
and you suspect electromagnetic TTAARRGGEETT RReeaaddoouutt
interference from some other electronic 35 55 65
device. The control will change the detector2’5s 75 The table below lists some common approximate target value equivalents.
operating frequency. Press until you 1fi5nd one 85Wbyit hth eexirp neurimenecrice ivna tlhuee .field, you will recognize many types of metal objects
of the frequencies which minimizes the 99
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interference.
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Choices are:
0-15 Iron
1 – default frequency
2 – 1st alternate frequency 20-24 Pull-Tab Tail (broken off), Aluminum Foil
3 – 2nd alternate frequency 30-32 Nickel, Old style pull tab
Changing frequency may require you to change the ground balance 36-42 Pull-Tab (new style), Ring Pull
setting. See section on ground balancing. 58-60 Zinc Penny
70 Dime & Copper Cent
PINPOINT
80 Quarter
This touchpad, in the middle of the panel,
88 Half Dollar
activates the PINPOINT mode.
92 Silver Dollar
Press-and-Hold this touchpad for static
detection.
Volume and pitch increase with increase in
signal strength.
Target DEPTH, in inches, will be indicated in
the middle of the display.
The depth indicator is calibrated to coin-sized
objects. Objects other than coins will indicate
relative depth readings.
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DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL
READING THE DISPLAY register under Tab or Zinc. 15 25 35 55 65 75 85
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The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows
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the PROBABLE identification of the SSIILLVVEERR TTAARRGGEETTSS:: Silver objects will
GND BAL — Ground Balance
targeted metal, as well as the normally register to the right of the
Control Knob
PROBABLE depth of the target, in scale, under Dime, Quarter, or 50+,
Rotate GND BAL to change
inches. depending on the size of the object.
the detector’s internal Ground
The larger the object, the farther to
The detector will normally register a Balance Setting.
the right it will register.
repeating, unchanging target By calibrating the detector to
identification when a buried target IIRROONN:: Fe is the scientific designation the actual Ground Phase of
has been located and identified. If, the soil you are searching, you
for Iron. Most iron objects will fall into
upon repeated passes over the same will cancel out signals from the
the Fe category. Very large iron
spot, the target identification reads objects like a manhole cover will earth’s naturally occurring
inconsistently, the target is probably a usually fall into the 50+ category. minerals, thereby improving your ability to detect buried metal objects.
trash item, oxidized metal, or too
deep to be classified accurately. With 55¢¢:: Nickels and most newer pull-tabs The default ground setting is 82.
The knob has no minimum or maximum set point; it rotates
practice, you will learn to unearth will register here.
continuously without a stop.
only the more repeatable signals.
TTAABB:: Older pull-tabs and ring-pulls The faster you turn the knob, the more quickly the ground setting
The segment identifications are highly from beverage cans usually will changes. To make small changes to the ground setting, move the
accurate when detecting the objects register here. Many gold rings will also knob slowly, one click at a time.
register here.
described on the screen. However, if
There are over 1,000 different ground balance settings, but only 100
you register in a given category for an
ZZIINNCC//11¢¢:: Newer pennies (post-1982) different numbers are displayed on the screen, as 2-digit numbers
unknown buried object, you could be
from 00 to 99. The displayed setting will change by one number for
will register here. Many non-U.S. coins
detecting a metallic object other
roughly 10 clicks of the knob.
than the object described on the will also register here.
screen, but with the same metallic Screw caps from glass bottles will See section on Ground Balancing for a detailed description.
signature. Also, the greater the register here. Large gold rings, like a
distance between the target and the class ring, could also register here. GAIN
coil, the less accurate the target The gain control increases, or multiplies, the 2s5ign35al fr55om6 5a b75uried metal
identification. DDIIMMEE:: Dimes and pre-1982 copper object. 15 85
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pennies will register here.
Rotate the GAIN knob clockwise in ordSTeATUrS to increase the size ofGN Ds DigATAnals
GGOOLLDD TTAARRGGEETTSS Gold objects will
CCaauuttiioonn:: The target indications are generated. For maximum
register on the left side of the LCD
visual references. Many other types of detection of the smallest or
scale. Gold is categorized depending metal can fall under any one of these most deeply buried objects,
on its size. The smaller the gold object, categories. While the F5 will eliminate increase the gain. To minimize
the further to the left it will register. or indicate the presence of most the weakest signals, set the
common trash items, it is impossible to gain at a low level.
SSmmaallll ggoolldd iitteemmss will register under accurately classify ALL buried objects. There are 20 gain settings. 5 is
Fe or Foil. the lowest; 99 is the highest.
MMeeddiiuumm--ssiizzeedd ggoolldd iitteemmss will usually
register under 5¢ or Tab.
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CONTROL PANEL 25 35 55 65 75 AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
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CCoonnttrrooll kknnoobb ffuunnccttiioonnss ccoonnttiinnuueedd Different types of metals will induce different types of sounds,
depending on your TONES setting.
THRESHOLD
The THRESHOLD control function
There are 4 choices in DISCRIMINATION MODE:
varies, depending on the mode
selected.
dd11..Medium-to-high pitch tone, varying in proportion to
In DISCRIMINATION MODE,
nneeggaattiivvee threshold values target signal strength. Large shallow objects will
produce a squeal. The variable audio pitch provides
suppress sensitivity. The lower the
you more information about the detected object.
value, the greater the
Volume and Pitch increase with increase in signal
suppression. This control can be
used to eliminate electrical interference or to eliminate response from strength.
small trash objects.
dd22..Iron produces a low-pitch tone regardless signal
In discrimination mode, ppoossiittiivvee threshold values amplify the audio strength. Volume varies in proportion to signal
response of weak target signals. Positive threshold selections make strength. Non-ferrous targets respond as in d1.
weak targets easier to hear (if, for example detecting in a noisy
location). If it is necessary to reduce sensitivity, reduce GAIN while dd33..Three different audio tones.
maintaining positive threshold values. Low Tone: Iron
High Tone: Foil, 5¢, Tab and Zinc
In AUTOTUNE MODE, the threshold control can be used in two ways.
Very High Tone: Dime, 25¢, and 50+
For searching at maximum sensitivity, set threshold into the positive
dd44..Four Different audio tones
region, with a comfortable background hum volume level. Then
Low Tone: Iron
reduce gain if necessary to reduce chatter.
Medium Tone: Foil, Tab, and Zinc
For silence searching, set threshold to a negative number, and also High Tone: 5¢
reduce gain if necessary. Silent searching will result in the loss of Very High Tone: Dime, 25¢ and 50+
some sensitivity.
The default setting is d2.
Threshold values range from -9 to 9. With the knob at the 12:00-
To choose from the above selections, press the TONES touch pad.
position, threshold will be between -1and -3.
Each press of the TONES touch pad cycles to the next selection.
DISCRIM (Mode Selection)
• Click into the far-left position, 25 35 55 65 75 There are 4 choices in ALL METAL MODE
and the detector enters ALL 15 85 A1, A2, A3, A4 - pitch varies with each setting.
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METAL mode.
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•Click to the right, without
rotating, and the detector
enters DISCRIMINATION mode,
with multi-tone audio target
identification, and no metals
eliminated from detection.
• Rotate the knob to the right
to eliminate unwanted
metals from detection.
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