Barska WINBEST D-80 User manual

D-80 Edition Metal Detector
BC54810/17
©2017 BARSKA®
855 Towne Center Drive | Pomona, CA 91767
(t) 888.666.6769 | (f) 909.445.8169 | www.barska.com

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CONTENTS
Features 3
Preparation 4
Assembly 4
Battery 4
Headphones 5
Listening & Trafc Safety 5
Functions & Indicators 7
Quick Look 7
Testing and Using the Detector 7
Factors That Affect The Detecting 9
Care and Maintenance 10
Trouble Shooting Guide 10
Warranty 11
Please read before using this equipment
FEATURES
With your Metal Detector, you can hunt for coins, relics, jewelry, gold, and silver just
about anywhere. This metal detector is versatile and easy to use.
The detector’s features include:
Two Operation Modes: ALL METAL, DISC
ALL METAL- let you search for all kinds of metal with auto ground balance and high
sensitivity. It’s optimal operation mode.
DISC - selectable “Eliminator” knob can let users ignore undesired targets and
discriminate what kind of metal being detected.
Volume - adjusts the volume level of speaker and headphone.
Headphone Jack - lets you connect stereo earphones (not included) to use detector
in private.
View Meter and Pointer - the meter pointer swings to the right if metal is found.
Waterproof Search Coil - let you search for metal objects under shallow water.
*Note: the search coil is waterproof, but the control housing is not waterproof.
Adjustable Stem - let you adjust the detector’s length for comfortable use.
Power - your metal detector requires one 9V alkaline battery (not included).
PREPARATION
Parts of Metal Detector
Arm Support
Headphone Jack Locknut
Search Coil
Control Box Battery
Compartment

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1. ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR
Assembling the detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow the steps
as below:
• Turn the stem’s lock nut clockwise until it loosens.
• Lengthen or shorten the stem for comfortable use. When you stand upright with the
detector in your hand, the search coil is level with and about 0.5-2 inches above the
ground with your arm relaxed at your side.
• Then, turn the stem’s lock nut counter clockwise to lock it in place.
• Loosen the knobs at the search coil’s end, and then adjust the search coil to the
desired angle. (The search coil should be parallel with the ground.) Tighten the
knobs just enough to keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling.
2. INSTALLING BATTERY
You need one 9V alkaline battery to power your detector.
• If the detector is on, turn the power switch (on the control panel) to POWER OFF.
• Press on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off in the direction of
the arrow.
• Insert the battery into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and -) marked inside the compartment.
• Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh battery of the required size and recommended type.
• Always remove old or weak battery; battery can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.
• If you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more, remove the battery.
• Dispose of old battery promptly and properly.
3. USING HEADPHONES
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (not included) to the 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.
To connect headphones to the detector, insert the headphones’ 3.5mm plug into the
headphone jack on the control panel.
Note: the detector’s built-in speaker disconnects when you connect headphones.
LISTENING SAFETY
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.
• 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 volume listening can
lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Your ears adapt to the volume level
over time, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage
your hearing.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-trafc areas.
Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a trafc hazard.

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FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS
QUICK LOOK AT THE DETECTOR
1. ELIMINATOR—rotate the control clockwise away from ALL METAL to get DISC
mode. The DISC mode comes with auto ground balance. Rotate the control slowly
and clockwise to eliminate different trash objects.
Rotate the control counter clockwise to the end to get ALL METAL mode. All
METAL also comes with auto ground balance. It’s used to nd not only ferrous
metal, but also non-ferrous one (see more details below).
2. SENS—rotate the control counter clockwise to the end to power off the device.
Rotate the control clockwise to power on the device. Continue rotating it clockwise
to get higher sensitivity.
3. VOLUME—rotate the control clockwise to get higher level or to get lower volume
level by rotating it counter clockwise.
4. LOW BATT—Low battery indicator. When LOW BATT indicator lights, user should
replace the batteries.
5. HEADPHONE—3.5mm headphones jack for connecting headphones.
6. View meter—when detector nds any metal target, the meter pointer swings to
the right.
TESTING AND USING THE DETECTOR
This metal detector has two operation modes: ALL METAL & DISC.
ALL METAL - is used to nd all kinds of metal targets.
DISC - Is used to discriminate the metal type.
1. To set the operation mode to ALL METAL: turn SENS knob to high position and
turn ELIMINATOR knob counter clockwise to MIN level.
2. Then hold the search coil parallel with the ground about .5~2 inches / 1~5cm
above the surface. Sweep the search coil from side to side in an arc line of 2.75
inches / 7cm motion.
3. When the detector detects a buried target, it sounds a tone. Users can make a
visual note of exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps.
4. Stop the search coil directly over this point on the ground. Move the search
coil straight forward away from you and straight back towards you a couple
of times.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 at a right angle to the original search line. Make a mark of “X”.
The target will be directly below the “X” at which the beep occurs.

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6. Meantime slowly rotate the ELIMINATOR control clockwise away from ALL
METAL until the unit does not sound or sounds short tone. You can identify
what kind of metal is REJECTED according to the setting position
of ELIMINATOR.
A reference for you to know what kind of metal is rejected depending on the
ELIMINATOR setting.
Setting of ELIMINATOR Metal Rejected
Near 11:00 Iron
Near 12:00 Iron, Nickel coin(5¢), pull tab
Near 13:00 Iron, Nickel coin(5¢), pull tab , Zinc coin(1¢ 87 version)
Near 15:00 Iron, Nickel coin(5¢), pull tab , Zinc coin(1¢ 87 version)
Copper coin (1¢ 76 version)
For example, if you set up ELIMINATOR knob to the position near 12:00, it means
that metal targets like Nickel coin, pull tab, or Iron should be eliminated. Therefore,
when you detect a buried target and the detector beeps, it may be the metal target of
Zinc coin, Copper Coin, or Silver.
When the ELIMINATOR control is set to the clockwise end most of metal is
rejected, except silver (25¢,50¢ and $1).
Search Coil Sweeping Hints:
• Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum. Raising the search coil while
sweeping or at the end of a sweep will cause false readings.
• Sweep slowly. Hurry will cause you to miss targets.
• It is better you sweep the search coil from side to side in an arc line of 3 inches
motion and keep the search coil parallel with the ground.
Wrong
Correct
FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE DETECTING
It’s difcult to have an accurate detecting result. It takes practice to get better
detection results. Sometimes the detecting may be restricted by some factors.
• If there are interference from other instruments or electrical cable, TV or radio in
your searching area, lower the sensitivity, or to change the current searching area.
• When searching in highly mineralized area, the unit will sound even if there’s no
metal. In this case, you can lower the sensitivity and increase the height between
the search coil and the ground until the false signal disappears. If necessary, reset
the ELIMINATOR.
• When searching in trash area, it’s better to set the ELIMINATOR to 11:00 position,
so that the unit can notch most of invaluable metals such as nails and small
trashy iron.
• Move away any metal digging tool when searching.
• Sensitivity level is generally in contradiction with that of the discrimination. The
higher the sensitivity level is; the worse discrimination will be. But you can lower the
sensitivity to have better discrimination.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your metal detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The
following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so you can enjoy it
for years.
Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and
can cause the detector to work improperly.
Use the detector only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of electronic devices, causing internal damage to the detector.
Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear and
tear of parts.
Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the detector.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Reason Suggestion
The detector
sounds false
signals.
Sensitivity set too
high/environmental
electromagnetic interference.
Reduce SENSITIVITY.
Sweeping the detector’s
search coil too fast or at
wrong angle.
Sweep the search coil more
slowly and hold the detector
correctly. For more details,
please see the section of
“Testing and Using
Using 2 detectors in close
proximity
Keep two detectors at least 6
meters(20’) apart
The detector does
not function
Five-pin cable not connected
well Re-plug it properly.
Dead battery Replace batteries
Metal Detector
WINBEST® by BARSKA®, as manufacturer, warrants this new product to be free of
original defects in materials and/or workmanship for the length of time specied by this
warranty. This warranty does not include damage caused by abuse, improper handling,
installation, maintenance, normal wear-and-tear, unauthorized repairs or modications
and tampering in anyway.
This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty
applies only to products purchased in the United States of America.
In the event of a defect within 30 days, the consumer must return the defective unit to the
WINBEST® by BARSKA® dealer (the place of purchase) at his/her own expense.
Beyond 30 days, WINBEST® by BARSKA® products should be sent to the following
address for warranty repairs. Products must be packed carefully and sturdily to prevent
damage in transit, and returned freight prepaid to:
WINBEST® by BARSKA®
855 Towne Center Drive
Pomona, CA 91767
For additional and updated information
please visit www.barska.com
Please email [email protected] or call 1.888.666.6769 for Return Merchandise Number
(RMA#) before any returns.
NOTE: All merchandise received without a valid RMA# will be returned to shipper at his/
her own expense.
Please include all of the following when returning WINBEST® by BARSKA® products for
service and/or replacement:
1. Please write your complete details (Name, Address, Telephone #, E-mail address,
RMA#, etc.)
2. Purchase receipt or Proof of Purchase. (Original/Copy)
3. A brief explanation of the defect
4. A Check/Money Order of $20.00 to cover inspection, shipping and handling
*Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery
This product will either be replaced or repaired at the discretion of the warrantor. If it’s
a discontinued item, we will replace the product with an equivalent product. Should the
repair not be covered by this warranty, an estimate will be sent for your approval. Non-
warranty repairs or refurbishing are always provided at a reasonable cost.
WINBEST® by BARSKA® shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental and/or
contingent damages whatsoever. We will not pay shipping, insurance or transportation
charges from you to us, or any import fees, duties and or taxes. This warranty supersedes
all previous Winbest® by BARSKA warranties.
©2017 BARSKA® BC563
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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