Hobby F2 User manual

OPERATING

MANUAL

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The F2 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and

workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase

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 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 Fisher Labs.

Shipping cost to Fisher Labs is the responsibility of the consumer.

To return your detector for service, please first contact Fisher Labs for a

Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your

package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to:

Fisher Labs

1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.

El Paso, TX 79936

Phone: 915-225-0333 ext.118

Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the

detector back to an owner who is located outside of the United States of

America.

1465-H Henry Brennan, El Paso, TX 79936 • (915) 225-0333

Fisher®is a registered trademark of Fisher Research Labs

www.fisherlab.com

Use ALKALINE

Batteries ONLY

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TARGET PINPOINTING

(no-motion PINPOINT mode)

After you have identified a target using a motion mode of detection,

press to identify the target’s exact location. This technique can

yield more information about the target’s shape and size and also find

its exact location to facilitate excavation.

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Position the searchcoil just barely off the ground, and to the side of

the target.

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Press and hold and raise the searchcoil about 2 inches. Lifting

the searchcoil away from the ground makes the ground signal go

negative, so the machine is silent.

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Now move the searchcoil slowly across the target, and you can

locate it by the sound. The target is located directly under where

the sound is loudest.

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To narrow the response further, position the

center of the searchcoil near the center of the

response pattern, but not directly over the center.

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Release, then press and hold again again.

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Repeat this narrowing procedure to narrow the

field of detection further.

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Depth indication is less accurate after

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COIL DRIFT

If you keep depressed for continuous searching,

realize that drift will occur over time, causing the

detector to gain or lose sensitivity. Periodic

retuning of the detector is required to

minimize drift; release and press to

retune.

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SETTING UP

No tools required.

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Insert the lower stem (plastic tube) into the

middle stem.

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Position 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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Press the button on

the middle stem,

and slide the

lower/middle stem

assembly into the

upper s-shaped

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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Wind the cable securely around the stems.

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Insert the plug into the matching connector on the right underside of

the detector body. Be sure that the key-way and pins line up correctly.

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After the stem length is adjusted to your height, tighten the two

locking collars to stabilize the stems.

Arm Rest Adjustment

If you wish to change the position

of the arm rest, remove the screw

and move the arm rest to one of

the alternate hole locations.

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.

Searchoil

Knurled Knob

Middle Stem

Locking

Collar

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SEARCH TECHNIQUES

(in DISC mode)

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After detecting a target, do the

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Walk around the target in a

circle.

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While circling the target,

continue sweeping the

searchcoil across the target.

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Sweep once every 30° or 40° of

the circle.

If the tone does not change

and the target ID value is

consistent as you circle the

target, you can be highly

confident of the target’s

identification.

If the tone or target ID

changes as you circle the

target, you may have multiple

targets or an irregularly shaped

object.

If the tone completely

disappears at different angles,

the target may be trash or a

low-value metal.

If you are new to the hobby, dig all targets. With practice in the

field, you will soon identify audible and visual target feedback with

certain types of metal objects.

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Sweep over target in narrowing side-to-side pattern

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Take visual note of spot on ground where “beep” occurs.

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Step 90° to the side of the target

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Sweep coil over same area, at 90° to 1st sweep pattern.

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This pinpoints the target location with an “X”

COIL MOVEMENT

When swinging the coil, be

careful to keep it level with

the ground about 1/2 inch

from the surface. Never swing

the coil like a pendulum.

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Please remove

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To install the batteries:

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Align the polarity of the batteries correctly, with the positive "+"

toward the coil plug connection, as indicated by the + indicator

on the housing.

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batteries, with the contacts pointed inward,

and press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place.

Some brands of batteries will require moderate force to clear the

retaining tabs.

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Replace the battery door.

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batteries, or the use of non-alkaline or discharged batteries. I

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BATTERIES

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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

Use the Sensitivity Control is to eliminate

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

The F2 metal detector is an extremely sensitive

device; the search coil creates its own

magnetic field and acts like an antenna. If

your detector beeps erratically when the

search coil is motionless, the unit is probably

detecting another electromagnetic field.

Common sources of EMI are electric power lines, both suspended and buried,

motors, and household appliances like computers and microwave ovens.

Some indoor electronic devices, such as dimmer switches used on household

lighting, produce severe EMI and can cause the detector to beep erratically.

Other metal detectors also produce their own electromagnetic fields; so if

detecting with a friend, keep two metal detectors at least 20 feet apart.

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Pad on the left of the control panel.

In most urban environments, you should be able to search without chatter from

interference at the default sensitivity setting (default setting is the sensitivity level

at power-up, 4 bars), or at one level reduced from default. At maximum

sensitivity, the F2 will “chatter” in proximity to underground or overhead power

lines, or to indoor or outdoor electrical devices. In fact, if you notice rapid

chatter with the searchcoil near the ground, you may be able to trace the

approximate location of the underground power lines by following the chatter.

To manage chatter, which is most likely from electrical interference:

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until the chatter stops.

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Try sweeping it over the ground.

If the F2 chatters while held still, or held up in the air, it may be much

quieter when sweeping over the ground.

SEVERE GROUND CONDITIONS

A secondary use for the Sensitivity Control is to reduce false detection signals

caused by severe ground conditions. While the detector contains circuitry to

eliminate the signals caused by most naturally occurring ground minerals, 100%

of all ground conditions cannot be anticipated. Highly magnetic soils found in

mountainous and gold-prospecting locations can cause the detector to emit

tones when metal objects are not present. High saline content soils and sands

can sometimes cause the detector to beep when no metal target is present.

If the detector emits false, non-repeatable, signals, REDUCE THE SENSITIVITY.

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

HEADPHONE JACK

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. Any stereo

headphone with 1/4” jack will work.

QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION

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• A Nail • A Quarter

• A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • A Nickel

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a. Place the detector on a

table, with the search

coil hanging over the

edge. (or better, have a

friend hold the detector,

with the coil off the

ground).

b. Keep the searchcoil

away from walls, floors,

and metal objects.

c. Remove watches, rings

and other jewelry or metal objects from hands and wrists.

d. Turn off appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic

interference.

e. Pivot the search coil back toward the detector body.

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a.Notice a different tone for

each object.

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must be in motion over the

search coil to be detected.

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Twice

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all target icons.

b. The second press turns

off the “IRON” icon.

Quick-Start Demo continued

on next page

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DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY

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Dimes and pre-1982 pennies will

register here. Older, pre-1982, pennies

are composed of copper, which has a

metallic signature similar to a dime. Most

copper coins will register here. Steel

washers, with an outside diameter similar

to a dime, may also register here.

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Quarters, “Sacawegea Quarters” &

“Susan Q. Anthony Dollars” register here.

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Half-Dollar coins and Silver Dollars

register here. Very large iron objects like

Sewer Lids will also register here.

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The target indications are

visual references. Many other types of

metal can fall under any one of these

categories. While the F2 will eliminate

or indicate the presence of most

common trash items, it is impossible to

accurately classify ALL buried objects.

DEPTH INDICATOR: (in pinpoint mode)

The Depth Indicator is calibrated to

coin-sized objects. It indicates the

depth of the target, in inches. Large

and irregularly-shaped objects will

yield less reliable depth readings

When passing over an object, the depth

indicator will light up and stay

illuminated while an object is in the field

of detection. the depth indicates the

distance, in inches from the center of

the search coil to the target.

2 DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR

The 2-digit target indicator, in the middle

of the LCD display, 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 the probable identification of

buried objects. The target value can vary

each time the coil passes over the

target, depending upon the angle of the

object and the distance from the coil.

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The table below lists some common approximate target value equivalents. With

experience in the field, you will recognize many types of metals by their numeric

value.

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0-15 Iron

25-28 Pull-Tab Tail (broken off)

28-32 Nickel

36-42 Pull-Tab (old type)

58-62 Zinc, Penny

68-72 Dime & Wheat Cent

78-83 Quarter

86-90 Half Dollar

91-95 Silver Dollar

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a. The Nail will not be detected.

b. The Nail has been "Discriminated Out."

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Only the Dime, Quarter

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The Nail, Nickel and Penny

will not be detected.

The quarter will be

detected with a high tone.

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• Press NOTCH

• Immediately press

DISCRIMINATION

• Press NOTCH

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• The “Nickel” icon is again illuminated.

• You have “Notched In”

the nickel

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• All Metal objects are

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One monotone sound

indicates the presence of

any type of metal.

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Depth is indicated in

inches. Move a coin

toward & away from the

search coin. Watch the

depth indicator change.

QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION

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DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY

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, in inches.

An arrow will illuminate under the

target category where an object is

best classified, and stay illuminated

until another target is identified.

The detector will normally register a

repeating, unchanging target

identification 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, oxidized metal, or too

deep to be classified accurately. With

practice, you will learn to unearth

only the more repeatable signals.

The segment identifications are highly

accurate, when detecting the objects

described on the label. However, if

you register 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.

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Gold objects will

register on the left side of the LCD scale.

Gold will register depending upon its

size. The smaller the gold object, the

further to the left it will register.

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scale, under Dime, Qtr, or +

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depending on the size of the object.

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Ferrous objects will register on

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identification scale.

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worthless scrap, or a more valuable

iron relic.

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Small pieces of aluminum foil,

like gum wrappers, will register here.

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Nickels and most newer pull-

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can) will register here.

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Pull-tabs from older beverage

cans will register here. Few newer pull-

tabs will also register here. Many gold

rings will also register here.

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Newer pennies (post-1982) will

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recent vintage may also register here.

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SENSITIVITY AND

These controls change the detector’s sensitivity; higher settings enable

detection of deeper targets. At power-up, the detector is pre-set to 75%

of maximum sensitivity. At minimum, the sensitivity is 35% of maximum. With

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touch pads, the sensitivity level is displayed on

the bar graph on the left of the display. Upon reaching the minimum or

maximum sensitivity setting, the detector will beep twice.

While higher levels of sensitivity enable detection of deeper targets,

operation at high levels of sensitivity make the detector m

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Higher sensitivity settings can also lead

to false signals in difficult ground conditions. Use lower sensitivity settings

to suppress interference or false signals from soil minerals when necessary.

I

f

t

h

e

d

e

t

e

c

t

o

r

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C

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s

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,

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i

v

i

t

y

.

CONTROL PANEL

1

0

4-TONE AUDIO SYSTEM

While the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is very accurate in identifying

buried objects, the user in the field does not always maintain the

display screen in his field of vision. Therefore, we have incorporated an

audio feedback mechanism to alert the user to the nature of buried

objects. This audio feedback system first alerts the user to the presence

and classification of objects, whose nature and location can be

confirmed using the LCD display.

The 4-tone audio target identification system functions only in the motion

modes of operation. The detector must be in the DISCRIMINATION

mode, as indicated on the display. In PINPOINT mode, the detector will

emit only a monotone sound.

The detector can sound four different tones, depending on the object

detected.

L

O

W

T

O

N

E

Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, will induce a low tone.

The smallest gold objects can also induce a low tone.

L

O

W

-

M

I

D

Pull-Tabs, nickels & smaller gold

M

E

D

I

U

M

T

O

N

E

Newer pennies (post-1982), larger gold objects, zinc, and small

brass objects, will induce medium tones. Many recent vintage

non-U.S. currencies will induce medium tones.

H

I

G

H

T

O

N

E

Silver and copper coins, larger brass objects and older pennies

(pre-1982), will induce high tones. Quarters, dimes and other

precious coins fall into this category.

Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into four categories.

L

O

W

T

O

N

E

Nails, Iron Objects,

& Smallest Gold Objects

L

O

W

-

M

I

D

T

O

N

E

Pull Tabs, Nickels,

& Smaller Gold

M

E

D

I

U

M

T

O

N

E

Zinc Pennies (Post 1982),

Larger Gold Objects

H

I

G

H

T

O

N

E

Copper, Silver & Brass

Copper Pennies (Pre 1982)

DISCRIMINATION AND

Press DISCRIMINATION or at any time (other than immediately

after pressing ) to adjust the target discrimination level.

a

n

d

will increase or decrease the level of discrimination.

Each press of the pads will cause a target icon to appear or

disappear on the display. When an icon is not illuminated, the

corresponding target category will be eliminated from detection.

No audible tone nor target-icon will appear when the searchcoil

passes by an object in a category which is not illuminated.The

Dime, Qtr, and +

+

target categories cannot be eliminated from

detection.

While searching, the only target category icons visible are those

indicating detected targets; no more than one is visible at a

time while searching. In order to display the discrimination

status, press either the DISC or key. The first press of either

DISC or displays the current discrimination status

(eliminated target categories are not displayed — all accepted

target categories are illuminated).

This first key press does not change the discrimination status;

each subsequent DISC or will change the discrimination

setting, with icons either disappearing or reappearing.

8

CONTROL PANEL

9

PINPOINT

Press and hold to activate this feature

This is a static detection mode; no coil

motion over the target is required to

detect metal while pinpoint is depressed.

This feature is most effective for

pinpointing the exact location of small

buried objects. Reduced sensitivity, and

thus a smaller search field, can be

achieved by pressing the pad while an object is in the coil’s

detection field. The greatest sensitivity to large, deeply-buried objects is

achieved with this mode.

NEW

CONTROL PANEL

NOTCH

This control allows you to selectively include or exclude target

categories from detection.

To use the N

N

O

T

C

H

feature.

1

.

First press .

2

.

Then immediately press D

D

I

S

C

R

I

M

I

N

A

T

I

O

N

or .

Each press of DISC will change the status of a target category

(starting with iron, from left to right). If an icon was previously

illuminated, indicating inclusion, then it will disappear, indicating

that it is now eliminated from detection. If an icon was previously

turned off, then it will reappear, indicating inclusion.

3

.

Press a second time to save your notch setting.

T

I

M

E

-

O

U

T

:

if you do not press NOTCH after several seconds, the

detector will beep twice and return to normal operation, without

changing the notch setting.

Only one category can be notched at a time.

To program multiple notches, press again

and change another target

category.

You may program any combination of detected

and eliminated target categories using the

D

I

S

C

R

I

M

I

N

A

T

I

O

N

and N

N

O

T

C

H

functions.

Practice by pressing the pad in conjunction

with the D

D

i

s

c

r

i

m

i

n

a

t

i

o

n

a

n

d

p

a

d

s

; their

function will quickly become obvious.

DISCRIMINATION AND

Press DISCRIMINATION or at any time (other than immediately

after pressing ) to adjust the target discrimination level.

a

n

d

will increase or decrease the level of discrimination.

Each press of the pads will cause a target icon to appear or

disappear on the display. When an icon is not illuminated, the

corresponding target category will be eliminated from detection.

No audible tone nor target-icon will appear when the searchcoil

passes by an object in a category which is not illuminated.The

Dime, Qtr, and +

+

target categories cannot be eliminated from

detection.

While searching, the only target category icons visible are those

indicating detected targets; no more than one is visible at a

time while searching. In order to display the discrimination

status, press either the DISC or key. The first press of either

DISC or displays the current discrimination status

(eliminated target categories are not displayed — all accepted

target categories are illuminated).

This first key press does not change the discrimination status;

each subsequent DISC or will change the discrimination

setting, with icons either disappearing or reappearing.

8

CONTROL PANEL

9

PINPOINT

Press and hold to activate this feature

This is a static detection mode; no coil

motion over the target is required to

detect metal while pinpoint is depressed.

This feature is most effective for

pinpointing the exact location of small

buried objects. Reduced sensitivity, and

thus a smaller search field, can be

achieved by pressing the pad while an object is in the coil’s

detection field. The greatest sensitivity to large, deeply-buried objects is

achieved with this mode.

NEW

CONTROL PANEL

NOTCH

This control allows you to selectively include or exclude target

categories from detection.

To use the N

N

O

T

C

H

feature.

1

.

First press .

2

.

Then immediately press D

D

I

S

C

R

I

M

I

N

A

T

I

O

N

or .

Each press of DISC will change the status of a target category

(starting with iron, from left to right). If an icon was previously

illuminated, indicating inclusion, then it will disappear, indicating

that it is now eliminated from detection. If an icon was previously

turned off, then it will reappear, indicating inclusion.

3

.

Press a second time to save your notch setting.

T

I

M

E

-

O

U

T

:

if you do not press NOTCH after several seconds, the

detector will beep twice and return to normal operation, without

changing the notch setting.

Only one category can be notched at a time.

To program multiple notches, press again

and change another target

category.

You may program any combination of detected

and eliminated target categories using the

D

I

S

C

R

I

M

I

N

A

T

I

O

N

and N

N

O

T

C

H

functions.

Practice by pressing the pad in conjunction

with the D

D

i

s

c

r

i

m

i

n

a

t

i

o

n

a

n

d

p

a

d

s

; their

function will quickly become obvious.

7

T

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a

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c

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t

r

o

l

s

a

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e

a

s

f

o

l

o

w

s

:

SENSITIVITY AND

These controls change the detector’s sensitivity; higher settings enable

detection of deeper targets. At power-up, the detector is pre-set to 75%

of maximum sensitivity. At minimum, the sensitivity is 35% of maximum. With

each press of the o

o

r

touch pads, the sensitivity level is displayed on

the bar graph on the left of the display. Upon reaching the minimum or

maximum sensitivity setting, the detector will beep twice.

While higher levels of sensitivity enable detection of deeper targets,

operation at high levels of sensitivity make the detector m

m

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r

e

s

u

s

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c

i

n

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e

r

f

e

r

e

n

c

e

.

Higher sensitivity settings can also lead

to false signals in difficult ground conditions. Use lower sensitivity settings

to suppress interference or false signals from soil minerals when necessary.

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f

t

h

e

d

e

t

e

c

t

o

r

“

C

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a

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,

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e

d

u

c

e

s

e

n

s

i

t

i

v

i

t

y

.

CONTROL PANEL

1

0

4-TONE AUDIO SYSTEM

While the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is very accurate in identifying

buried objects, the user in the field does not always maintain the

display screen in his field of vision. Therefore, we have incorporated an

audio feedback mechanism to alert the user to the nature of buried

objects. This audio feedback system first alerts the user to the presence

and classification of objects, whose nature and location can be

confirmed using the LCD display.

The 4-tone audio target identification system functions only in the motion

modes of operation. The detector must be in the DISCRIMINATION

mode, as indicated on the display. In PINPOINT mode, the detector will

emit only a monotone sound.

The detector can sound four different tones, depending on the object

detected.

L

O

W

T

O

N

E

Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, will induce a low tone.

The smallest gold objects can also induce a low tone.

L

O

W

-

M

I

D

Pull-Tabs, nickels & smaller gold

M

E

D

I

U

M

T

O

N

E

Newer pennies (post-1982), larger gold objects, zinc, and small

brass objects, will induce medium tones. Many recent vintage

non-U.S. currencies will induce medium tones.

H

I

G

H

T

O

N

E

Silver and copper coins, larger brass objects and older pennies

(pre-1982), will induce high tones. Quarters, dimes and other

precious coins fall into this category.

Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into four categories.

L

O

W

T

O

N

E

Nails, Iron Objects,

& Smallest Gold Objects

L

O

W

-

M

I

D

T

O

N

E

Pull Tabs, Nickels,

& Smaller Gold

M

E

D

I

U

M

T

O

N

E

Zinc Pennies (Post 1982),

Larger Gold Objects

H

I

G

H

T

O

N

E

Copper, Silver & Brass

Copper Pennies (Pre 1982)

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V

I

.

W

a

v

e

t

h

e

N

a

i

l

o

v

e

r

t

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a

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l

a. The Nail will not be detected.

b. The Nail has been "Discriminated Out."

V

I

.

P

r

e

s

D

I

S

C

R

I

M

I

N

A

T

I

O

N

5

t

i

m

e

s

.

Only the Dime, Quarter

and + icons will remain

illuminated.

V

I

.

W

a

v

e

a

l

o

b

j

e

c

t

s

o

v

e

r

t

h

e

S

e

a

r

c

h

C

o

i

l

The Nail, Nickel and Penny

will not be detected.

The quarter will be

detected with a high tone.

I

X

.

• Press NOTCH

• Immediately press

DISCRIMINATION

• Press NOTCH

again

• The “Nickel” icon is again illuminated.

• You have “Notched In”

the nickel

X

.

W

a

v

e

t

h

e

n

i

c

k

e

l

o

v

e

r

t

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c

o

i

l

.

The nickel is detected.

X

I

.

P

r

e

s

a

n

d

h

o

l

d

P

I

N

P

O

I

N

T

.

Hold a coin motionless

over the search coil.

• All Metal objects are

now detected.

•

One monotone sound

indicates the presence of

any type of metal.

•

Depth is indicated in

inches. Move a coin

toward & away from the

search coin. Watch the

depth indicator change.

QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION

(continued)

1

DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY

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, in inches.

An arrow will illuminate under the

target category where an object is

best classified, and stay illuminated

until another target is identified.

The detector will normally register a

repeating, unchanging target

identification 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, oxidized metal, or too

deep to be classified accurately. With

practice, you will learn to unearth

only the more repeatable signals.

The segment identifications are highly

accurate, when detecting the objects

described on the label. However, if

you register 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.

G

O

L

D

T

A

R

G

E

T

S

Gold objects will

register on the left side of the LCD scale.

Gold will register depending upon its

size. The smaller the gold object, the

further to the left it will register.

G

o

l

d

f

l

a

k

e

s

will register as Iron

S

m

a

l

g

o

l

d

i

t

e

m

s

will register under

Iron or Foil.

M

e

d

i

u

m

-

s

i

z

e

d

g

o

l

d

i

t

e

m

s

will

register under Nickel or Tab.

L

a

r

g

e

g

o

l

d

i

t

e

m

s

will register under

Tab or Zinc.

S

I

L

V

E

R

T

A

R

G

E

T

S

:

Silver objects will

normally register to the right of the

scale, under Dime, Qtr, or +

+

,

depending on the size of the object.

The larger the object, the farther to

the right it will register.

I

R

O

N

:

Ferrous objects will register on

the far-left side of the target

identification scale.

Objects in this category could be

worthless scrap, or a more valuable

iron relic.

F

O

I

L

:

Small pieces of aluminum foil,

like gum wrappers, will register here.

N

I

C

K

E

L

:

Nickels and most newer pull-

tabs(those that stay attached to the

can) will register here.

T

A

B

:

Pull-tabs from older beverage

cans will register here. Few newer pull-

tabs will also register here. Many gold

rings will also register here.

Z

I

N

C

:

Newer pennies (post-1982) will

register here. Many non-U.S. coins of

recent vintage may also register here.

QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION

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.

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p

l

i

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s

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e

d

e

d

• A Nail • A Quarter

• A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • A Nickel

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c

t

o

r

a. Place the detector on a

table, with the search

coil hanging over the

edge. (or better, have a

friend hold the detector,

with the coil off the

ground).

b. Keep the searchcoil

away from walls, floors,

and metal objects.

c. Remove watches, rings

and other jewelry or metal objects from hands and wrists.

d. Turn off appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic

interference.

e. Pivot the search coil back toward the detector body.

I

.

P

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w

e

r

U

p

Press .

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a.Notice a different tone for

each object.

L

o

w

T

o

n

e

:

Nail

L

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w

M

i

d

T

o

n

e

:

Nickel

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d

i

u

m

T

o

n

e

:

Zinc Penny

H

i

g

h

T

o

n

e

:

Quarter

b.Motion is required. Objects

must be in motion over the

search coil to be detected.

V

.

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s

D

I

S

C

R

I

M

I

N

A

T

I

O

N

Twice

a. The first press illuminates

all target icons.

b. The second press turns

off the “IRON” icon.

Quick-Start Demo continued

on next page

5

1

2

DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY

D

I

M

E

:

Dimes and pre-1982 pennies will

register here. Older, pre-1982, pennies

are composed of copper, which has a

metallic signature similar to a dime. Most

copper coins will register here. Steel

washers, with an outside diameter similar

to a dime, may also register here.

Q

T

R

:

Quarters, “Sacawegea Quarters” &

“Susan Q. Anthony Dollars” register here.

+

:

Half-Dollar coins and Silver Dollars

register here. Very large iron objects like

Sewer Lids will also register here.

C

a

u

t

i

o

n

:

The target indications are

visual references. Many other types of

metal can fall under any one of these

categories. While the F2 will eliminate

or indicate the presence of most

common trash items, it is impossible to

accurately classify ALL buried objects.

DEPTH INDICATOR: (in pinpoint mode)

The Depth Indicator is calibrated to

coin-sized objects. It indicates the

depth of the target, in inches. Large

and irregularly-shaped objects will

yield less reliable depth readings

When passing over an object, the depth

indicator will light up and stay

illuminated while an object is in the field

of detection. the depth indicates the

distance, in inches from the center of

the search coil to the target.

2 DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR

The 2-digit target indicator, in the middle

of the LCD display, 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 the probable identification of

buried objects. The target value can vary

each time the coil passes over the

target, depending upon the angle of the

object and the distance from the coil.

A

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The table below lists some common approximate target value equivalents. With

experience in the field, you will recognize many types of metals by their numeric

value.

T

Y

P

I

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A

L

V

A

L

U

E

P

O

S

I

B

L

E

O

B

J

E

C

T

S

0-15 Iron

25-28 Pull-Tab Tail (broken off)

28-32 Nickel

36-42 Pull-Tab (old type)

58-62 Zinc, Penny

68-72 Dime & Wheat Cent

78-83 Quarter

86-90 Half Dollar

91-95 Silver Dollar