Minelab CTX3030 User manual

1
Metal detecting is a fascinating and
rewarding activity enjoyed by people
all over the world. By getting to know
your CTX 3030 you can become one of
the many successful detectorists who
combine their passion for the outdoors
with the excitement of discovering
valuable coins, relics, gold and jewellery
on a regular basis.
CTX 3030 is Minelab’s most
technologically advanced detector,
incorporating the unique Full Band
Spectrum 2 (FBS 2) Technology. Its sleek,
sturdy design, innovative control panel,
clear LCD, robust lightweight coil and
comprehensive targeting options set it
apart from any other detector available
today. The Wireless Audio Receiver
Module (WARM) facilitates the use of
wireless speaker or headphones.
Congratulations on purchasing
your Minelab
metal detector!
CTX 3030 also allows you to download
and upload CTX 3030 settings, User
Modes and Discrimination Patterns using
your own Personal Computer (PC).
CTX 3030 will locate valuable metal
objects in a variety of mineralized ground
conditions, including extremely salty
soils, sea water, wet beach sand and
highly magnetic ground conditions. New
functionality allows you to customise your
CTX 3030 to your specic requirements.
This manual is designed to help both
the beginner and expert treasure hunter
obtain the best performance with their
CTX 3030.
Minelab wishes you every success with
your CTX 3030!

2Contents
Item Number: 4901-xxxx
Revision: 0.1
Contents ................................................................................................2
Detector Parts .......................................................................................4
Assembly ...............................................................................................5
Attach the Coil to the Lower Shaft ....................................................................5
Attach the Lower Shaft to the Chassis .............................................................6
Attach the Control Box ...........................................................................................6
Attach the Armrest ...................................................................................................7
Attach the Headphones .........................................................................................7
Disconnect the Coil ..................................................................................................7
Adjust the Detector for Comfortable Detecting ............................8
Holding the Detector ..............................................................................................8
Adjust the Armrest Strap........................................................................................8
Adjust the Position of the Armrest .....................................................................8
Adjust the Length of the Shafts ..........................................................................9
Adjust the Angle of the Coil ..............................................................................10
Battery Packs ..................................................................................... 11
Insert the Battery Pack into the Battery Compartment .........................11
Remove the Battery Pack from the Battery Compartment ..................12
Recharge the Li-Ion Battery Pack with the BC 10 Battery Charger ...12
Recharge the Li-ion Battery Pack with the Car Charger ........................13
Replace the ‘AA’ Batteries .................................................................................... 14
Turn On and Go ................................................................................. 15
Power Button ...........................................................................................................15
Compliance Information .................................................................. 16
Information to the User
(FCC Part 15.105) ................................................................................................... 16

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Detector Parts
Headphones Module
Velcro Strap
Armrest
Armrest Lock
Handle
Control Pod
USB Connector
Lower Shaft
Yoke
Coil
Battery Cover/
Compartment
Latches
Control Box
Bulkhead
Control Box
WARM
Chassis
Chassis Cam Lock
Coil Connector

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Attach the Coil to the Lower Shaft
1. Remove the nut, bolt and washers from
the coil.
2. Plug the two rubber washers into the
holes on either side of the lower shaft.
3. Feed the coil cable up through the inside
of the lower shaft until it appears at the
top of the lower shaft.
4. Place the coil on a at surface and slide
the lower shaft into the bracket on top of
the coil. Ensure that the open side of the
lower shaft faces the ground.
Assembly
5. Insert the bolt through the lower shaft
and the bracket on top of the coil.
6. Fasten with the nut provided, taking
care not to damage the thread of the
nut by over-tightening. This will need to
be loosened later to adjust the coil to a
comfortable detecting angle (x-ref ).
PINCH POINTS - CONTROL BOX. Take
care when sliding the control box onto
the chassis and when operating the
control box clip.
The coil cable is directly wired into the
coil and is not removable.

5
Attach the Lower Shaft to the
Chassis
1. Release the chassis cam lock by pulling
the lever away from the shaft.
2. Feed the coil cable up through the inside
of the chassis ensuring the cam lock side
of the shaft is facing the ground and that
the key stop on the lower shaft is rotated
90° to the chassis.
3. Slide the chassis over the lower shaft
until the coil cable and key stop appear
at the top. Rotate the lower shaft 90°
so that the key stop points downwards.
4. Lock the chassis cam lock by pushing the
lever towards the shaft
Attach the Control Box
1. Ensure the latches on the control box are
released and place the battery pack into
the cover. Position the battery cover onto
the control box and lock the latches to
secure.
2. Fit the headphone module onto the
control box. Use a screwdriver or coin
to tighten the bolt taking care not to
damage the thread by over-tightening.
3. Slide the control box partly onto the
chassis. Attach the coil cable and user
interface (UI) cable to their respective
connectors, and rmly tighten the
retaining rings.
4. Slide the control box further along the
chassis until it locks into place. Beware of
pinch points when sliding the control box
into place.

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Attach the Armrest
1. Thread the Velcro strap through the
armrest, with the Velcro side facing up.
2. Slide the armrest onto the rail on top of
the chassis. Ensure that the sloping sides
of the armrest face toward the control
panel.
3. Turn the armrest lock clockwise to fasten
the armrest in the desired position.
NOTE
To t a smaller arm, the Velcro strap can be
tted upside down and passed through the
armrest three times.
Attach the Headphones
1. Plug the headphone jack into the
headphone module located above the
battery compartment. The headphones
may be plugged or unplugged at any
time.
Disconnect the Coil
1. Reverse the steps in ‘Attach the Control
Box’, ‘Attach the Lower Shaft to the
Chassis’ and ‘Attach the Coil to the Lower
Shaft’.
2. Pull the coil cable out from inside the
lower shaft.
Do not attempt to completely remove
the shaft assembly while the coil cable is
still connected to the control box.

7
Adjust the Detector for
Comfortable Detecting
For comfortable detecting it is important
to take the time to adjust the detector
correctly.
Holding the Detector
Thread your arm through the armrest and
strap. Grasp the handle of the detector
and rest your forearm in the armrest.
The correct position of the armrest should
allow you to comfortably grip the handle.
Your elbow should sit just above the back
of the armrest and the detector should
feel like an extension of your forearm.
Adjust the Armrest Strap
1. Loosen the Velcro strap by lifting the top
edge.
2. Tighten the strap until your arm is secure
in the armrest.
3. Re-attach the Velcro.
Adjust the Position of the Armrest
1. Turn the armrest lock counter-clockwise
to realease the armrest.
2. Hold the detector and slide the armrest
up or down the rail until it is positioned
just below your elbow.
3. Remove your arm from and turn the
armrest lock clockwise to lock it into
position.

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Adjust the Length of the Shafts
The lower shaft can be adjusted to any
length between fully extended and fully
retracted.
1. Adjust the lower shaft to the correct
length and secure the cam lock to hold it
in place.
A correct shaft length will allow you to
swing the coil over the ground without
uncomfortably stretching or stooping.
If the coil is too far from your body it will
be dicult to balance and manoeuvre
while detecting.
If the coil is too close to your body it may
detect your digging tools or any other
metal which you are carrying, causing
confusing sounds.
Shaft is the correct
length
Shaft is too short

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Adjust the Angle of the Coil
1. Loosen the bolt that connects the lower
shaft to the coil. It should be loose
enough to allow the coil to be moved for
adjustment, but tight enough that the
coil can hold its position.
2. While holding the detector as if detecting,
lightly press the coil to the ground until it
sits at/parallel with the ground. The coil
should remain parallel when lifting to the
sweep height, approximately 25mm (1”)
above the ground.
3. Tighten the bolt, taking care not over-
tighten it.

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The CTX 3030 is supplied with two types
of battery pack:
1. A replaceable cell pack, which accepts
eight AA batteries including alkaline
and rechargeable NiCd or NiMH
batteries. The batteries are packed
into a cage, which is inserted into
the battery cover. The detector will
operate for a minimum of seven hours
using an alkaline battery pack.
2. A sealed rechargeable Li-Ion smart
battery, which comes with a charger
that plugs into a conventional wall
socket. This battery pack is supplied
discharged and needs to be charged
for 18 hours before operating the
detector. The detector will operate for
a minimum of eight hours using the
Li-Ion battery pack.
NOTE
Since there may be a variety of options
available for this detector, equipment
may vary according to the model or
items ordered with your detector. Certain
descriptions and illustrations may also dier
(in this manual) from the exact model you
purchased.
Battery Packs
Insert the Battery Pack into the
Battery Compartment
1. Ensure latches on the control box
bulkhead are released and clear of the
battery slot.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery
cover.
3. Gently push the battery cover onto
the control box bulkhead and close
the latches to secure the battery
compartment.
NOTE
Batteries are NOT waterproof except when
fully attached to the detector.
Do not attempt to disassemble the NiMH
or Li-ion battery packs.
If disposing of battery pack, do not
incinerate. Contact your local authorities
to enquire about disposal or recycling
facilities.