First Texas Products Cabelas Platinum User manual

PROFESSIONAL METAL DETECTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
If you do not have prior
experience with a metal
detector, we strongly recommend
that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low
setting in the event of false signals.
Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity
level; increase to full sensitivity after you have
become familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor
use only. Many household appliances emit
electromagnetic energy, which can interfere with the detector. If
conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and
keep the search coil away from appliances such as computers,
televisions and microwave ovens. If your detector beeps
erratically, turn off appliances and lights.
Also keep the search coil away from objects containing metal, such
as floors and walls.
3) Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
1. Respect the rights and property of others.
2. Observe all laws, whether national, state or local.
3. Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.
4. Leave the land and vegetation as it was. Fill in the holes.
5. All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set.
Always obtain permission before searching any site. Be
extremely careful while probing, picking up, or discarding trash
items. And ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES!
First Texas Products L.P.
1465-H Henry Brennan
El Paso, TX 79936
[phone]
Copyright©2007 by First Texas Products, L.P.
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form,
except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.
Published by First Texas Products, L.P.
Platinum®is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.P.
www.detecting.com
Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the detector back to an owner
who is located outside of the continental United States of America. MPLTC
01/09
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The PLATINUM metal detector is warranted against defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of pur-
chase to the original owner.
Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is
not covered under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of
the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.
Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option,
the metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products.
Shipping cost to First Texas Products is the responsibility of the consumer.
To return your detector for service, please first contact First Texas for a
Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your
package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick-Start Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Basic Of Metal Detecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Ground Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Trash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Identifying Buried Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Size and Depth of Buried Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
EMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How To Work The Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MENU Selections
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Disc Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
# Of Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MODE Selections
Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
All-Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PinPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Ground Grab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Target Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Depth And Target Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
HEADPHONES
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Using headphones (not supplied) with your metal detector makes it
easier to identify subtle changes in the threshold levels for better
detection results, and also reduces drain on the batteries.
Connecting headphones temporarily disconnects the detector’s
internal speaker.
Your detector accepts a 1/4-inch headphone plug which connects to
the headphone jack located on the front panel.
Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-
traffic areas.
This device is to be used with interconnecting cables/headphone
cables shorter than three meters.

TERMINOLOGY
The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard
terminology among detectorists.
ELIMINATION
Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will
not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object
passes through the coil’s detection field.
DISCRIMINATION
When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals,
and when the detector "eliminates" certain metals, we refer to this
as the detector "discriminating" among different types of metals.
Discrimination is an important feature of professional metal
detectors. Discrimination allows the user to ignore trash and
otherwise undesirable objects.
RELICA relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association
with the past. Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made
of bronze or precious metals.
IRON Iron is a common, low-grade metal that is an undesirable target in
certain metal detecting applications. Examples of undesirable iron
objects are old cans, pipes, bolts, and nails.
Sometimes, the desired target is made of iron. Property markers,
for instance, contain iron. Valuable relics can also be composed of
iron; cannon balls, old armaments, and parts of old structures and
vehicles can also be composed of iron.
FERROUS
Metals which are made of, or contain, iron.
PINPOINTING
Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried
object. Long-buried metals can appear exactly like the surrounding
soil, and can therefore be very hard to isolate from the soil.
PULL-TABS
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome
trash items for treasure hunters. They come in many different shapes
and sizes. Pull-tabs can be eliminated from detection, but some other
valuable objects can have a magnetic signature similar to pull-tabs, and
will also be eliminated when discriminating out pull-tabs.
GROUND BALANCE
Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore, or "see
through," the earth’s naturally occurring minerals, and only sound
a tone when a metal object is detected. This Detector incorporates
proprietary circuitry to eliminate false signals from severe ground
conditions 3
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector
or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only
• Using detector near • Move away
power lines
from power lines
• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors
close proximity at least 20’ apart
• Highly oxidized • Only dig up
buried object repeatable
signals
• Environmental •
Reduce sensitivity
electromagnetic until erratic
interference signals cease
Constant low tone •
Discharged battery • Replace battery
or constant repeating
tones • Wrong type of • Use only 9V
battery alkaline battery
or rechargeable
LCD does not lock • Multiple targets •
Move coil slowly
on to one target ID present at different angles
or detector emits • Highly oxidized
multiple tones target
• Sensitivity set • Reduce sensitivity
too high
No power, no • Dead battery • Replace battery
sounds
• Cord not connected
securely •
Check connections
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly is easy and requires no tools.
●
1Loosen both Locking Collars by rotating 100%
counterclockwise
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2Insert the Upper Stem into the S-Rod and click
Silver Button into hole
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3Position the lower stem with the silver
button toward the back.
Using the bolt and knurled knob,
attach the search coil to the lower
stem.
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4Press the button on the upper end of
the lower stem, and slide the lower stem
into the upper stem.
Adjust the stem to a length that lets
you maintain a comfortable upright
posture, with your arm relaxed at
your side, and the search coil
parallel to the ground in front of you.
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5Wind the cable securely around the
stems.
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6Insert the plug into the matching
connector on the back of the detector
body. Be sure that the key-way and
pins line up correctly.
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7Tighten both locking collars.
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8Secure the cable with the 2 velcro straps
provided, one on the lower stem close to the
coil, one on the upper stem, close to the
housing.
Caution: Do not force the plug in. Excess force will
cause damage.
To disconnect the cable, pull on the plug.
Do not pull on the cable.
Locking
Collar
Locking
Collar
Upper
Stem
Cable
Knurled
Knob
Bolt
Coil
S-Rod
Velcro
Strap
Velcro
Strap
READING THE DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the PROBABLE
identification of the targeted metal, as well as the
PROBABLE depth of the target.
The detector will register a consistent target identification,
upon each sweep of the coil, when a buried target has
been located and identified. If, upon repeated passes over
the same spot, the target identification reads
inconsistently, the target is probably a trash item, or
oxidized metal. With practice, you will learn to unearth only
the repeatable signals.
The segment identifications are highly accurate, when
detecting the objects described on the label. However, if an
object registers in a given category for an unknown buried
object, you could be detecting a metallic object other than
the object described on the label, but with the same metallic
signature. Also, the greater the distance between the target
and the coil, the less accurate the target identification.
GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will register on
the left side of the LCD scale.
Gold flakes will register under iron.
Small gold items will register under foil or 5¢.
Medium-sized gold items will register
between nickel and or s-cap+.
Large gold items will register under Zinc.
SILVER TARGETS: Silver objects will register
to the right of the scale, under COINS.
IRON: All sizes of iron objects will register on the far-
left side of the scale. This could indicate a worthless
item such as a nail, or a more valuable historic iron relic.
FOIL: Aluminum foil, such as a gum wrapper, will
register as foil. A small broken piece of pull tab may also
register here.
NICKEL: Most newer pull-tabs from beverage cans,
the type intended to stay attached to the can, will
register here. Many gold rings will also register here.
PT: Older pull tabs, which always detached completely
from the can, register here. Many medium size gold ring
also register here.
ZINC: Newer US pennies (post-1982), and Canadian
$1 and $2 coins register here. Many non-US coins of
recent vintage will also register here.
DIME: Dimes and older copper pennies (pre-1982)
register here.
QTR+: Silver Dollars, Half-Dollars and Quarters, very
large iron objects, like a sewer lid, will register here.
Caution: The target indications are visual references.
Many other types of metal can fall under any one of
these categories. While the detector will eliminate or
indicate the presence of most common trash items, it is
impossible to accurately classify ALL buried objects.
3-SEGMENT DEPTH INDICATOR:
The Depth Indicator is accurate for coin-sized objects.
It indicates the depth of the target, in inches as
follows:
Segments Illuminated
Top Segment = 0 to 3” deep,
Top & Middle Segment = 3” to 6” deep
All Segments = Over 6” deep.
Large and irregularly-shaped objects will yield less
reliable depth readings
When passing over an object, the indicators will light
up and stay illuminated for three seconds. If the depth
indication varies with each sweep, try sweeping at
different angles; there may be more than one target
present. With practice, you will learn the difference
between accurate readings, multiple targets, and
highly erratic readings which evidence trash or
irregularly shaped objects.
DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY

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ASSEMBLY
Adjusting the Arm Rest
The arm rest may be moved forward or
backwards by removing the single
screw and nut, and then repositioning
the 2-piece arm rest. Users with shorter
arms may find the arm rest more
comfortable in the forward position. In
order to move the arm rest backwards,
the plastic plug must be removed from
the aluminum tube.
Arm Rest Strap
The strap is provided for your
convenience. Some users prefer to use
the strap when swing the detector
vigorously, in order to hold the detector
secure against the arm.
The detector can also be used without
the strap, with no compromise to
detector balance and stability under
most conditions.
Battery
Compartment
(back side)
Hand-grip
Nut
Screw
Headphone
Jack
Search
Coil Cable
Locking
Collar
Locking
Collar
Upper
Stem
Cable
Plug
Searchoil
S-Rod
armrest
Velcro
Strap
Velcro
Strap
Arm Strap
2-Digit Target Identification
The 2-digit value in the middle of the screen provides a specific
target value to help identify buried targets more accurately. With
practice in the field, you will learn to associate target values with
specific objects. Coins are more likely to yield the same value
with each pass of the coil due to their concentric shape. The
presence of multiple targets will yield multiple tones. Trash
objects are more likely to yield a different number on each pass.
The angle of the coil relative to an object may also influence target
identification. If waving coins over the searchcoil for practice,
wave with the flat side parallel to the searchcoil; this is the
position you will most often find coins buried in the ground.
2-Digit TARGET IDENTIFICATION Values
Some Typical Values
Numeric Common for Common
Category Value Range Objects Objects
Iron 10 - 39
Foil 40 - 54
Nickel 55 - 59 US Nickel 57
PullTab 60 - 64
S-Cap+ 65 - 74
Zinc 75 - 79 US Zinc Penny 77
(after 1982)
Dime 80 - 84 US Dime 83
US Copper Penny 82 - 83
(pre-1982)
Quarter+ 85 - 99 US Quarter 88 - 89
US Half-Dollar 91-93
US Silver Dollar 96-98
TARGET IDENTIFICATION
continued
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The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included).
Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries.
Rechargeable batteries can also be used.
If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a
Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery.
The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing.
Slide the battery door to the side and remove it to expose the battery
compartment.
BATTERY LIFE
Expect 20 to 25 hours of life from a 9-volt alkaline battery.
Rechargeable batteries provide about 8 hours of usage per charge.
SPEAKER VOLUME AND BATTERY CHARGE
You may notice the speaker volume drop while one battery segment is
illuminated.
With one segment flashing, low speaker volume will be very apparent.
For loudest speaker volume, select 1 or 2 tones under the # OF TONES
menu selection.
BATTERY INDICATOR
The 2-segment battery indicator has 3 stages of indication.
These indications are accurate for a 9-volt alkaline battery.
Segments Illuminated Battery Voltage
2 -segments more than 7.6 volts
1 -segment more than 6.2 volts
1 -segment flashing less than 6.2 volts
After the battery indicator begins flashing, expect the detector to shut off
within 10 minutes.
A rechargeable battery will usually illuminate both segments throughout
most of its useful charge. But as soon as it drains to the 1-segment level,
it will then discharge very rapidly.
BATTERIES
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TARGET IDENTIFICATION
Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into four categories.
BASS TONE
Nails, Iron Objects,
& Smallest Gold Objects
LOW TONE
Pull Tabs, Nickels,
& Smaller Gold
MEDIUM TONE
Zinc Pennies (Post
1982), Larger Gold
Objects, Many screw caps
HIGH TONE
Copper, Silver & Brass
Copper Pennies (Pre
1982)
PostScriptPicture
(DIME.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(QUARTER.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(PENNY.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(AudioResponses.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(AudioResponses.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(Earring.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(Earring.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(Earring.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(RingTWO.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(NICKEL.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(PENNY.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(PENNY.eps)
In DISCRIMINATION mode, targets are identified both audibly and
visually as follows:
1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals
2. A 2-digit target I.D.
3. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it
The detector must be in DISCRIMINATION mode to identify targets.
The ALL METALS mode does not provide target identification.
AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION:
When in the default 4-tone mode, tones identify targets as follows:
BASS TONE
Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, like nails and tin cans.
Smallest-sized gold objects and steel bottle caps
LOW TONE
Foil, pull-tabs (some new style), nickels, steel bottle caps.
MEDIUM TONE
Newer pennies (post-1982 are minted from zinc)
Larger gold pieces, small brass objects, and most bottle screw caps.
Most recent-vintage non-US coins.
Pull-tabs (old style, some new style)
HIGH TONE
Silver and copper coins, large brass objects
Older pennies (pre-1982 were minted from copper)
Dimes, quarters, half-dollars, silver dollars
Susan B. Anthony and Sacajawea dollar coins
Flattened aluminum cans (with a stronger signal than a coin)

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QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION
I. Supplies Needed
• a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982)
• a Nickel • a Quarter
II. Position the Detector
a. Place the detector on a
table, with the searchcoil
hanging over the edge.
Or better, have a friend
hold the detector, with
the searchcoil off the
ground.
b. Keep the searchcoil away
from walls, floors, and metal objects.
c. Remove watches, rings, and jewelry.
d. Turn off lights or appliances, whose electromagnetic emissions may
cause interference.
e. Pivot the searchcoil back.
III. Power Up
Press .
IV. Wave each object over the searchcoil.
a. Notice a different tone for each object:
Bass Tone: Nail
Low Tone: Nickel
Medium Tone: Zinc Penny
High Tone: Quarter
b. Motion is required.
Objects must be in motion over the searchcoil to be detected in this mode.
V. Press twice to enter the DISC. LEVEL program.
Then press .
a. The word “IRON” disappears from the display
VI. Wave the nail over the searchcoil.
a. The nail will not be detected
b. The nail has been “discriminated out.”
Quick-Start Demo continued on next page
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MODE SELECTIONS continued
4. GROUND GRAB
All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals interfere with the
signals from metal objects. All soils differ, and can differ greatly, in the
type and amount of ground minerals present. This detector incorporates
ground balancing algorithms which eliminate interference caused by the
ground minerals found in most soils.
The GROUND GRAB feature allows the user to more precisely calibrate
the detector’s internal circuitry to the specific ground you are searching.
We call this calibration process
ground balancing.
We therefore recommend that you use GROUND GRAB to most accurately
calibrate the detector to the specific ground conditions where you are hunting.
It is a quick and automated process, and will instantly grab the ground reading
of any patch of ground you are standing over. This process will maximize the
detector’s target identification accuracy and depth detection capability.
The Process is as follows:
1. Find a patch of ground which is free of metal.
Use the DISCRIMINATION mode, with no targets discriminated out.
2. Enter the ALL METALS mode of operation.
3.
Hold the detector with the search coil a foot or two above the ground.
4. Press-and-Hold .
The GROUND GRAB line is illuminated.
5. Lower the searchcoil down to within 2 inches of the ground.
6.
After successfully ground balancing, release .
You have successfully ground balanced after a 2-digit number appears in
the middle of the screen. After 3 seconds with the same 2-digit number
displayed, you will hear a repeating high tone, indicating that ground
balancing was successful.
If the detector is not able to ground balance, “ __” appears, a low-pitch
warning sound alarms, and the message “Raise Coil” is illuminated. You
could be over a piece of metal. If so, find another patch of ground. The
detector will also not Ground Grab on a wet salt-water beach.

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VII. Press four more times.
a. The words FOIL, NICKEL, PULLTAB, and S-CAP+ disappear.
VIII. Wave the nickel
a. The nickel will not be detected.
IX. Press the to toggle down to NOTCH.
Then press
a. The word “IRON” reappears on the display
X. Wave the Nail.
a. The nail is now again detected.
b. The nail has been “notched in.”
XI. Press to toggle down to ALL-METALS
XII. Pass the quarter over the searchcoil.
a. Notice that motion is not required. A motionless object induces a
sound.
b. Notice the single monotone hum. The ALL-METALS mode
produces only this single sound, regardless of the type of metal
detected.
c. Move the quarter closer to and farther away from the searchcoil.
Notice the changing depth-display values. The 2-digit depth reading
indicates the distance, in inches, away from the searchcoil.
QUICK-START
continued
3. PINPOINT
To activate this mode, you must first
be in the DISCRIMINATION mode.
Press and hold to activate
pinpoint. This mode is equivalent to
ALL METALS, but is momentary;
pinpoint detection is only active for as
long as you keep depressed.
Pinpoint is used to find the exact
location of a target which was
previously located and identified using
the discrimination mode. As this
mode does not require motion over
the target, the user can move the coil
more slowly and then narrow the
detection field when near the target.
How to Pinpoint
Position the searchcoil an inch or two
(2.5-5cm) above the ground, and to
the side of the target. Then press and
hold . Now move the
searchcoil slowly across the target,
and the sound will communicate the
target’s location. As you sweep from
side to side, and hear no sound at the
ends of the sweep, the target is
located in the middle of that zone,
where the sound is loudest. If the
sound is loud over a wide area, the
buried object is large. Use Pinpoint to
trace an outline of such large objects.
Narrow It Down
To further narrow the field of
detection, position the searchcoil
near the center of the response
pattern (but not at the exact center),
release , and then quickly
press-and-hold it again. Now you
will only hear a response when the
searchcoil is right over the top of the
target. Repeat this procedure to
narrow the zone even further. Each
time you repeat the procedure, the
field of detection will narrow
further.
Consider Purchasing a Pinpointer
When you kneel down to unearth an
object, you may find it frustrating as
the object can appear exactly like the
surrounding soil. You may hold the
object in your hand, and find it
necessary to pass a handful of dirt
over the searchcoil to see if it
contains metal. An easier way is to
use a handheld pinpointer. It is a
probe-like device which is poked
into the ground, making close up
pinpointing a snap, reducing digging
time, and minimizing the size of the
holes you will dig. Cabela’s offers a
robust and inexpensive pinpointer
designed for this purpose.
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MODE SELECTIONS continued
CORRECT
WRONG

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THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING
A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects.
When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the
following challenges and objectives:
1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals.
2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to
find, like pull-tabs.
3. Identifying a buried metal object before you dig it up.
4. Estimating the size and depth of objects, to facilitate digging them
up.
5. Eliminating the effects of electromagnetic interference from other
electronic devices.
Your PLATINUM metal detector is designed with these things in mind.
1. Ground Minerals
All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals can interfere
with the signals from metal objects you want to find. All soils differ,
and can differ greatly, in the type and amount of ground minerals
present. You therefore want to “calibrate” the detector to the specific
ground conditions where you are hunting. The detector incorporates a
semi-automated ground-balancing feature which will eliminate false
signals from most types of soils. But if you want to maximize the
detector’s target identification accuracy and depth of detection, use the
GROUND GRAB function to calibrate the detector to the ground where
you are searching. See the section on GROUND GRAB for details.
2. Trash
If searching for coins, which will induce higher tone sounds, you want
to ignore items like aluminum foil, nails, and pull-tabs. These
undesirable items induce lower tones. You can listen to the sounds of
all objects detected, and decide on what you want to dig up. Or you
can eliminate unwanted metals from detection by using the
DISCRIMINATION feature.
3. Identifying Buried Objects
When searching in the DISCRIMINATION mode, different objects induce
different tones (high, medium, low) and are classified on the display
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MODE SELECTIONS
There are four selections under the MODE section of the display.
• Press to toggle between DISCRIMINATION and ALL METALS.
• While operating in the DISCRIMINATION mode, press to
activate PINPOINT mode.
• While operating in the ALL METALS mode, press to activate
GROUND GRAB.
1. DISCRIMINATION Mode
This mode is the default mode, and requires the searchcoil to be in
motion in order to detect and identify targets. This is the mode most
commonly used for continuous searching. In this mode, targets are
identified with distinct tones, and are classified in categories at the top of
the display. A two-digit numerical value, on a scale of 10 to 99, is
displayed in the middle of the screen. The depth range of the target is
also displayed at the bottom of the display. All menu items can be
selected and customized in this mode.
2. ALL METALS Mode
This mode is a no-motion mode. Metal targets are detected with the
searchcoil motionless over the target. Target identification is not possible
in this mode. All metal objects will induce a single monotone hum. The
2-digit value in the middle of the screen represents the approximate
target depth, in inches. Only the SENSITIVITY and VOLUME menu items
are adjustable in this mode.
The ALL METALS mode requires periodic retuning using the
button. The sensitivity will drift over time. If sensitivity drifts upward, the
detector will sound off spontaneously. If sensitivity drifts downward, the
detector will become less sensitivity without any obvious indication to
the user. Upward drift is the norm, and can be quickly resolved by
pressing momentarily. Do not hold down as this will cause
the detector to enter the Ground Grab mode. Drift is exacerbated by
temperature change. If moving from a cool environment (e.g. indoor air
conditioning) to a hot (e.g. summer day outside) environment, upward
drift will occur very quickly. After the coil temperature has stabilized
(about 20 minutes), drift time will return to normal.

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screen in different categories from left to right. A 2-digit numerical
reading is also provided in the middle of the display for more precise
target identification. The DISCRIMINATION mode requires motion:
sweep the searchcoil over the metal object.
4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects
When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION mode, the
relative depth of an object is displayed at the bottom of the display in
a 3-segment format: shallow, medium, or deep. A more accurate
depth reading is available in a no-motion mode, using PINPOINT or
ALL-METALS mode. These modes display target depth in inches.
These no-motion modes do not require the coil to be in motion to
detect metals. The ability to hold the searchcoil motionless over the
target also aids in tracing an outline of the buried object, or in
pinpointing the exact location of the object using techniques described
in the pinpointing section.
5. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in
that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This
magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the
electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices. Power
lines, microwave ovens, lighting fixtures, TVs, computers, motors,
etc…. all produce EMI which can interfere with the detector and cause
it to beep when no metal is present, and sometimes to beep erratically.
The SENSITIVITY control lets you reduce the strength of this magnetic
field, and therefore lessen its susceptibility to EMI. You may want to
operate at maximum strength, but the presence of EMI may make this
impossible, so if you experience erratic behavior or “false” signals,
reduce the sensitivity.
THE BASICS
continued
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS continued
4. # OF TONES
While the # OF TONES line is highlighted, use and to program
the number of different audio tones.
Different target categories are identified by different audio tones in order
to give you the fastest real-time reference while searching. Most
experienced users become familiar with the tones and search without
always looking at the display.
Use this selection to progam the number of audible tones the detector will emit.
The default setting is 4 tones.
If you program less than 4 tones, the tones, by category, are as outlined here:
# Tones Iron Foil Nickel PullTab SCAP Zinc Dime Qtr+
1 Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low
2 Bass Low Low Low Low Low Low Low
3 Bass Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium High High
4 Bass Low Low Medium Medium Medium High High
5. VOLUME
While the VOLUME line is highlighted, use and to change the
speaker volume.
The default volume setting is 10. Maximum is 10.
Minimum is 0 (volume off). At levels 1, 2 and 3, high tones will be
inaudible or barely audible.
The speaker volume will diminish as battery voltage drops. For
maximum speaker volume, use 1 or 2 tones, as the low and bass tones
generate the loudest sounds.
Volume can be set while in either the DISCRIMINATION or ALL METALS
modes, but only one setting applies to both modes. Volume in the two
modes cannot be set independently.

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OPERATION and CONTROLS
While in DISCRIMINATION
mode, press and hold
the Pinpoint button to
actuate PINPOINT.
While in ALL-METALS
mode, press and hold
the Pinpoint button to
actuate GROUND GRAB.
Press MENUbutton
to select the
menu itemyou
want to adjust.
Press MODEbutton
to TOGGLE between
the Discrimination and
All-Metals modes.
POWER
ON/OFF
Press or Buttons
to CHANGETHESETTING
ofthe active menu item.
The active menu item is
the Highlited line on the
left side ofthe display.
Press or Buttons
to CHANGETHESETTING
ofthe active menu item.
The active menu item is
the Highlited line on the
left side ofthe display.
HOW TO WORK THECONTROLS
POWERING UP
Press
• The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode.
Motion is required.
• Sensitivity is at 70% of maximum
• All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects
will be detected.
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At any time, the display screen indicates the current category notches or
discrimination settings. Any category whose description is not visible will
not be detected.
For example, the following settings tell us that:
• The nickel, dime, and quarter categories will be detected.
• All other categories of targets (iron, foil, pulltab, s-cap+, and
zinc) will not be detected.
OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS
continued
NOTCH
continued

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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS
1. SENSITIVITY
Use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the
SENSITIVITY line is highlighted.
Maximum sensitivity setting is 10.
Minimum sensitivity setting is 4.
If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects
being detected, reduce the sensitivity.
The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in
that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This
magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the
electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices. Power
lines, microwave ovens, lighting fixtures, TVs, computers, motors, etc….
all produce EMI which can interfere with the detector and cause it to beep
when no metal is present, and sometimes to beep erratically.
HOW DEEP WILL IT GO?
The Platinum Metal Detector will detect a coin-sized object, like a quarter,
to a distance of about 9” from the searchcoil. Large metal objects can be
detected to a depth of several feet. Detectability is directly related to the
size of the metal object -- the larger the object, the deeper it can be
detected.
Accuracy of target identification is also related to distance from the coil.
Beyond a distance of 8”, the accuracy of target identification begins to
diminish.
Discrimination and All Metals modes have independent sensitivity
settings. First highlight the mode, then adjust the sensitivity level for that
mode.
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS continued
2. DISC. LEVEL
Use and crease or decrease DISCRIMINATION level.
Each time you press , a target category is eliminated from detection.
Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for
example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then targets classified in
that category will not be detected.
Pressing reverses the discrimination process. With each press of
, a category description will reappear, indicating that targets
classified in that category will again be detected.
Discrimination is a cumulative elimination system. Targets can be
eliminated from left to right on the scale, with each additional press of
, resulting in more objects being eliminated from detection.
3. NOTCH
Use and to notch target categories IN or OUT while the NOTCH
line is highlighted.
Whereas the discrimination feature eliminates all categories sequentially
from detection, the NOTCH control allows you to selectively include or
exclude target categories from detection.
With each press of or , the notched category moves across the
display screen. As you move the position of the notched category, you
are
changing the detection status of the selected category.
• If a target category was previously eliminated (word not visible)
then notching that category will return it to detection.
• If a target category was previously retained (word is visible) then
notching that category will remove it from detection.
Only one target category at a time can be selected for notching. To notch
multiple categories in or out, press again while NOTCH is
highlighted. Each subsequent press of allows you to set an additional
notch. Each time you press , followed by , the notch
program will begin by changing the status of the IRON segment.

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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS
1. SENSITIVITY
Use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the
SENSITIVITY line is highlighted.
Maximum sensitivity setting is 10.
Minimum sensitivity setting is 4.
If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects
being detected, reduce the sensitivity.
The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in
that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This
magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the
electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices. Power
lines, microwave ovens, lighting fixtures, TVs, computers, motors, etc….
all produce EMI which can interfere with the detector and cause it to beep
when no metal is present, and sometimes to beep erratically.
HOW DEEP WILL IT GO?
The Platinum Metal Detector will detect a coin-sized object, like a quarter,
to a distance of about 9” from the searchcoil. Large metal objects can be
detected to a depth of several feet. Detectability is directly related to the
size of the metal object -- the larger the object, the deeper it can be
detected.
Accuracy of target identification is also related to distance from the coil.
Beyond a distance of 8”, the accuracy of target identification begins to
diminish.
Discrimination and All Metals modes have independent sensitivity
settings. First highlight the mode, then adjust the sensitivity level for that
mode.
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS continued
2. DISC. LEVEL
Use and crease or decrease DISCRIMINATION level.
Each time you press , a target category is eliminated from detection.
Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for
example “IRON”) disappears from the display, then targets classified in
that category will not be detected.
Pressing reverses the discrimination process. With each press of
, a category description will reappear, indicating that targets
classified in that category will again be detected.
Discrimination is a cumulative elimination system. Targets can be
eliminated from left to right on the scale, with each additional press of
, resulting in more objects being eliminated from detection.
3. NOTCH
Use and to notch target categories IN or OUT while the NOTCH
line is highlighted.
Whereas the discrimination feature eliminates all categories sequentially
from detection, the NOTCH control allows you to selectively include or
exclude target categories from detection.
With each press of or , the notched category moves across the
display screen. As you move the position of the notched category, you
are
changing the detection status of the selected category.
• If a target category was previously eliminated (word not visible)
then notching that category will return it to detection.
• If a target category was previously retained (word is visible) then
notching that category will remove it from detection.
Only one target category at a time can be selected for notching. To notch
multiple categories in or out, press again while NOTCH is
highlighted. Each subsequent press of allows you to set an additional
notch. Each time you press , followed by , the notch
program will begin by changing the status of the IRON segment.

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OPERATION and CONTROLS
While in DISCRIMINATION
mode, press and hold
the Pinpoint button to
actuate PINPOINT.
While in ALL-METALS
mode, press and hold
the Pinpoint button to
actuate GROUND GRAB.
Press MENUbutton
to select the
menu itemyou
want to adjust.
Press MODEbutton
to TOGGLE between
the Discrimination and
All-Metals modes.
POWER
ON/OFF
Press or Buttons
to CHANGETHESETTING
ofthe active menu item.
The active menu item is
the Highlited line on the
left side ofthe display.
Press or Buttons
to CHANGETHESETTING
ofthe active menu item.
The active menu item is
the Highlited line on the
left side ofthe display.
HOW TO WORK THECONTROLS
POWERING UP
Press
• The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION mode.
Motion is required.
• Sensitivity is at 70% of maximum
• All target categories are illuminated, meaning that all metal objects
will be detected.
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At any time, the display screen indicates the current category notches or
discrimination settings. Any category whose description is not visible will
not be detected.
For example, the following settings tell us that:
• The nickel, dime, and quarter categories will be detected.
• All other categories of targets (iron, foil, pulltab, s-cap+, and
zinc) will not be detected.
OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS
continued
NOTCH
continued

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screen in different categories from left to right. A 2-digit numerical
reading is also provided in the middle of the display for more precise
target identification. The DISCRIMINATION mode requires motion:
sweep the searchcoil over the metal object.
4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects
When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION mode, the
relative depth of an object is displayed at the bottom of the display in
a 3-segment format: shallow, medium, or deep. A more accurate
depth reading is available in a no-motion mode, using PINPOINT or
ALL-METALS mode. These modes display target depth in inches.
These no-motion modes do not require the coil to be in motion to
detect metals. The ability to hold the searchcoil motionless over the
target also aids in tracing an outline of the buried object, or in
pinpointing the exact location of the object using techniques described
in the pinpointing section.
5. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in
that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This
magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the
electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices. Power
lines, microwave ovens, lighting fixtures, TVs, computers, motors,
etc…. all produce EMI which can interfere with the detector and cause
it to beep when no metal is present, and sometimes to beep erratically.
The SENSITIVITY control lets you reduce the strength of this magnetic
field, and therefore lessen its susceptibility to EMI. You may want to
operate at maximum strength, but the presence of EMI may make this
impossible, so if you experience erratic behavior or “false” signals,
reduce the sensitivity.
THE BASICS
continued
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MENU SELECTIONS continued
4. # OF TONES
While the # OF TONES line is highlighted, use and to program
the number of different audio tones.
Different target categories are identified by different audio tones in order
to give you the fastest real-time reference while searching. Most
experienced users become familiar with the tones and search without
always looking at the display.
Use this selection to progam the number of audible tones the detector will emit.
The default setting is 4 tones.
If you program less than 4 tones, the tones, by category, are as outlined here:
# Tones Iron Foil Nickel PullTab SCAP Zinc Dime Qtr+
1 Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low
2 Bass Low Low Low Low Low Low Low
3 Bass Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium High High
4 Bass Low Low Medium Medium Medium High High
5. VOLUME
While the VOLUME line is highlighted, use and to change the
speaker volume.
The default volume setting is 10. Maximum is 10.
Minimum is 0 (volume off). At levels 1, 2 and 3, high tones will be
inaudible or barely audible.
The speaker volume will diminish as battery voltage drops. For
maximum speaker volume, use 1 or 2 tones, as the low and bass tones
generate the loudest sounds.
Volume can be set while in either the DISCRIMINATION or ALL METALS
modes, but only one setting applies to both modes. Volume in the two
modes cannot be set independently.

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THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING
A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects.
When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the
following challenges and objectives:
1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals.
2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to
find, like pull-tabs.
3. Identifying a buried metal object before you dig it up.
4. Estimating the size and depth of objects, to facilitate digging them
up.
5. Eliminating the effects of electromagnetic interference from other
electronic devices.
Your PLATINUM metal detector is designed with these things in mind.
1. Ground Minerals
All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals can interfere
with the signals from metal objects you want to find. All soils differ,
and can differ greatly, in the type and amount of ground minerals
present. You therefore want to “calibrate” the detector to the specific
ground conditions where you are hunting. The detector incorporates a
semi-automated ground-balancing feature which will eliminate false
signals from most types of soils. But if you want to maximize the
detector’s target identification accuracy and depth of detection, use the
GROUND GRAB function to calibrate the detector to the ground where
you are searching. See the section on GROUND GRAB for details.
2. Trash
If searching for coins, which will induce higher tone sounds, you want
to ignore items like aluminum foil, nails, and pull-tabs. These
undesirable items induce lower tones. You can listen to the sounds of
all objects detected, and decide on what you want to dig up. Or you
can eliminate unwanted metals from detection by using the
DISCRIMINATION feature.
3. Identifying Buried Objects
When searching in the DISCRIMINATION mode, different objects induce
different tones (high, medium, low) and are classified on the display
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MODE SELECTIONS
There are four selections under the MODE section of the display.
• Press to toggle between DISCRIMINATION and ALL METALS.
• While operating in the DISCRIMINATION mode, press to
activate PINPOINT mode.
• While operating in the ALL METALS mode, press to activate
GROUND GRAB.
1. DISCRIMINATION Mode
This mode is the default mode, and requires the searchcoil to be in
motion in order to detect and identify targets. This is the mode most
commonly used for continuous searching. In this mode, targets are
identified with distinct tones, and are classified in categories at the top of
the display. A two-digit numerical value, on a scale of 10 to 99, is
displayed in the middle of the screen. The depth range of the target is
also displayed at the bottom of the display. All menu items can be
selected and customized in this mode.
2. ALL METALS Mode
This mode is a no-motion mode. Metal targets are detected with the
searchcoil motionless over the target. Target identification is not possible
in this mode. All metal objects will induce a single monotone hum. The
2-digit value in the middle of the screen represents the approximate
target depth, in inches. Only the SENSITIVITY and VOLUME menu items
are adjustable in this mode.
The ALL METALS mode requires periodic retuning using the
button. The sensitivity will drift over time. If sensitivity drifts upward, the
detector will sound off spontaneously. If sensitivity drifts downward, the
detector will become less sensitivity without any obvious indication to
the user. Upward drift is the norm, and can be quickly resolved by
pressing momentarily. Do not hold down as this will cause
the detector to enter the Ground Grab mode. Drift is exacerbated by
temperature change. If moving from a cool environment (e.g. indoor air
conditioning) to a hot (e.g. summer day outside) environment, upward
drift will occur very quickly. After the coil temperature has stabilized
(about 20 minutes), drift time will return to normal.

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VII. Press four more times.
a. The words FOIL, NICKEL, PULLTAB, and S-CAP+ disappear.
VIII. Wave the nickel
a. The nickel will not be detected.
IX. Press the to toggle down to NOTCH.
Then press
a. The word “IRON” reappears on the display
X. Wave the Nail.
a. The nail is now again detected.
b. The nail has been “notched in.”
XI. Press to toggle down to ALL-METALS
XII. Pass the quarter over the searchcoil.
a. Notice that motion is not required. A motionless object induces a
sound.
b. Notice the single monotone hum. The ALL-METALS mode
produces only this single sound, regardless of the type of metal
detected.
c. Move the quarter closer to and farther away from the searchcoil.
Notice the changing depth-display values. The 2-digit depth reading
indicates the distance, in inches, away from the searchcoil.
QUICK-START
continued
3. PINPOINT
To activate this mode, you must first
be in the DISCRIMINATION mode.
Press and hold to activate
pinpoint. This mode is equivalent to
ALL METALS, but is momentary;
pinpoint detection is only active for as
long as you keep depressed.
Pinpoint is used to find the exact
location of a target which was
previously located and identified using
the discrimination mode. As this
mode does not require motion over
the target, the user can move the coil
more slowly and then narrow the
detection field when near the target.
How to Pinpoint
Position the searchcoil an inch or two
(2.5-5cm) above the ground, and to
the side of the target. Then press and
hold . Now move the
searchcoil slowly across the target,
and the sound will communicate the
target’s location. As you sweep from
side to side, and hear no sound at the
ends of the sweep, the target is
located in the middle of that zone,
where the sound is loudest. If the
sound is loud over a wide area, the
buried object is large. Use Pinpoint to
trace an outline of such large objects.
Narrow It Down
To further narrow the field of
detection, position the searchcoil
near the center of the response
pattern (but not at the exact center),
release , and then quickly
press-and-hold it again. Now you
will only hear a response when the
searchcoil is right over the top of the
target. Repeat this procedure to
narrow the zone even further. Each
time you repeat the procedure, the
field of detection will narrow
further.
Consider Purchasing a Pinpointer
When you kneel down to unearth an
object, you may find it frustrating as
the object can appear exactly like the
surrounding soil. You may hold the
object in your hand, and find it
necessary to pass a handful of dirt
over the searchcoil to see if it
contains metal. An easier way is to
use a handheld pinpointer. It is a
probe-like device which is poked
into the ground, making close up
pinpointing a snap, reducing digging
time, and minimizing the size of the
holes you will dig. Cabela’s offers a
robust and inexpensive pinpointer
designed for this purpose.
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MODE SELECTIONS continued
CORRECT
WRONG

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QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION
I. Supplies Needed
• a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982)
• a Nickel • a Quarter
II. Position the Detector
a. Place the detector on a
table, with the searchcoil
hanging over the edge.
Or better, have a friend
hold the detector, with
the searchcoil off the
ground.
b. Keep the searchcoil away
from walls, floors, and metal objects.
c. Remove watches, rings, and jewelry.
d. Turn off lights or appliances, whose electromagnetic emissions may
cause interference.
e. Pivot the searchcoil back.
III. Power Up
Press .
IV. Wave each object over the searchcoil.
a. Notice a different tone for each object:
Bass Tone: Nail
Low Tone: Nickel
Medium Tone: Zinc Penny
High Tone: Quarter
b. Motion is required.
Objects must be in motion over the searchcoil to be detected in this mode.
V. Press twice to enter the DISC. LEVEL program.
Then press .
a. The word “IRON” disappears from the display
VI. Wave the nail over the searchcoil.
a. The nail will not be detected
b. The nail has been “discriminated out.”
Quick-Start Demo continued on next page
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OPERATION and CONTROLS
cont.
MODE SELECTIONS continued
4. GROUND GRAB
All soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals interfere with the
signals from metal objects. All soils differ, and can differ greatly, in the
type and amount of ground minerals present. This detector incorporates
ground balancing algorithms which eliminate interference caused by the
ground minerals found in most soils.
The GROUND GRAB feature allows the user to more precisely calibrate
the detector’s internal circuitry to the specific ground you are searching.
We call this calibration process
ground balancing.
We therefore recommend that you use GROUND GRAB to most accurately
calibrate the detector to the specific ground conditions where you are hunting.
It is a quick and automated process, and will instantly grab the ground reading
of any patch of ground you are standing over. This process will maximize the
detector’s target identification accuracy and depth detection capability.
The Process is as follows:
1. Find a patch of ground which is free of metal.
Use the DISCRIMINATION mode, with no targets discriminated out.
2. Enter the ALL METALS mode of operation.
3.
Hold the detector with the search coil a foot or two above the ground.
4. Press-and-Hold .
The GROUND GRAB line is illuminated.
5. Lower the searchcoil down to within 2 inches of the ground.
6.
After successfully ground balancing, release .
You have successfully ground balanced after a 2-digit number appears in
the middle of the screen. After 3 seconds with the same 2-digit number
displayed, you will hear a repeating high tone, indicating that ground
balancing was successful.
If the detector is not able to ground balance, “ __” appears, a low-pitch
warning sound alarms, and the message “Raise Coil” is illuminated. You
could be over a piece of metal. If so, find another patch of ground. The
detector will also not Ground Grab on a wet salt-water beach.

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The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included).
Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries.
Rechargeable batteries can also be used.
If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a
Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery.
The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing.
Slide the battery door to the side and remove it to expose the battery
compartment.
BATTERY LIFE
Expect 20 to 25 hours of life from a 9-volt alkaline battery.
Rechargeable batteries provide about 8 hours of usage per charge.
SPEAKER VOLUME AND BATTERY CHARGE
You may notice the speaker volume drop while one battery segment is
illuminated.
With one segment flashing, low speaker volume will be very apparent.
For loudest speaker volume, select 1 or 2 tones under the # OF TONES
menu selection.
BATTERY INDICATOR
The 2-segment battery indicator has 3 stages of indication.
These indications are accurate for a 9-volt alkaline battery.
Segments Illuminated Battery Voltage
2 -segments more than 7.6 volts
1 -segment more than 6.2 volts
1 -segment flashing less than 6.2 volts
After the battery indicator begins flashing, expect the detector to shut off
within 10 minutes.
A rechargeable battery will usually illuminate both segments throughout
most of its useful charge. But as soon as it drains to the 1-segment level,
it will then discharge very rapidly.
BATTERIES
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TARGET IDENTIFICATION
Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into four categories.
BASS TONE
Nails, Iron Objects,
& Smallest Gold Objects
LOW TONE
Pull Tabs, Nickels,
& Smaller Gold
MEDIUM TONE
Zinc Pennies (Post
1982), Larger Gold
Objects, Many screw caps
HIGH TONE
Copper, Silver & Brass
Copper Pennies (Pre
1982)
PostScriptPicture
(DIME.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(QUARTER.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(PENNY.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(AudioResponses.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(AudioResponses.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(Earring.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(Earring.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(Earring.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(RingTWO.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(NICKEL.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(PENNY.eps)
PostScriptPicture
(PENNY.eps)
In DISCRIMINATION mode, targets are identified both audibly and
visually as follows:
1. Different pitch tones for different types of metals
2. A 2-digit target I.D.
3. An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it
The detector must be in DISCRIMINATION mode to identify targets.
The ALL METALS mode does not provide target identification.
AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION:
When in the default 4-tone mode, tones identify targets as follows:
BASS TONE
Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, like nails and tin cans.
Smallest-sized gold objects and steel bottle caps
LOW TONE
Foil, pull-tabs (some new style), nickels, steel bottle caps.
MEDIUM TONE
Newer pennies (post-1982 are minted from zinc)
Larger gold pieces, small brass objects, and most bottle screw caps.
Most recent-vintage non-US coins.
Pull-tabs (old style, some new style)
HIGH TONE
Silver and copper coins, large brass objects
Older pennies (pre-1982 were minted from copper)
Dimes, quarters, half-dollars, silver dollars
Susan B. Anthony and Sacajawea dollar coins
Flattened aluminum cans (with a stronger signal than a coin)

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ASSEMBLY
Adjusting the Arm Rest
The arm rest may be moved forward or
backwards by removing the single
screw and nut, and then repositioning
the 2-piece arm rest. Users with shorter
arms may find the arm rest more
comfortable in the forward position. In
order to move the arm rest backwards,
the plastic plug must be removed from
the aluminum tube.
Arm Rest Strap
The strap is provided for your
convenience. Some users prefer to use
the strap when swing the detector
vigorously, in order to hold the detector
secure against the arm.
The detector can also be used without
the strap, with no compromise to
detector balance and stability under
most conditions.
Battery
Compartment
(back side)
Hand-grip
Nut
Screw
Headphone
Jack
Search
Coil Cable
Locking
Collar
Locking
Collar
Upper
Stem
Cable
Plug
Searchoil
S-Rod
armrest
Velcro
Strap
Velcro
Strap
Arm Strap
2-Digit Target Identification
The 2-digit value in the middle of the screen provides a specific
target value to help identify buried targets more accurately. With
practice in the field, you will learn to associate target values with
specific objects. Coins are more likely to yield the same value
with each pass of the coil due to their concentric shape. The
presence of multiple targets will yield multiple tones. Trash
objects are more likely to yield a different number on each pass.
The angle of the coil relative to an object may also influence target
identification. If waving coins over the searchcoil for practice,
wave with the flat side parallel to the searchcoil; this is the
position you will most often find coins buried in the ground.
2-Digit TARGET IDENTIFICATION Values
Some Typical Values
Numeric Common for Common
Category Value Range Objects Objects
Iron 10 - 39
Foil 40 - 54
Nickel 55 - 59 US Nickel 57
PullTab 60 - 64
S-Cap+ 65 - 74
Zinc 75 - 79 US Zinc Penny 77
(after 1982)
Dime 80 - 84 US Dime 83
US Copper Penny 82 - 83
(pre-1982)
Quarter+ 85 - 99 US Quarter 88 - 89
US Half-Dollar 91-93
US Silver Dollar 96-98
TARGET IDENTIFICATION
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