Minelab GP 3000 User manual

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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
Aboutthismanual ..................................................................................................................................... 2
IntroducingtheMinelab GP3000 ............................................................................................................ 3
ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................ 5
Unpackingyour GP3000[easyreference] ............................................................................................ 6
Listofpre-assembledsectionsandparts................................................................................................. 7
Completeassemblyinstructions.............................................................................................................. 8
BATTERY.............................................................................................................................. 13
Batteryandcharging .............................................................................................................................. 14
CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................... 17
Detectorsounds[easyreference].......................................................................................................... 18
Controlfunctions:rearpanel .................................................................................................................. 19
Controlfunctions:frontpanel.................................................................................................................. 23
OPERATION......................................................................................................................... 27
Quickstartinstructions[easyreference]............................................................................................... 28
Detailedoperatinginstructions................................................................................................................ 29
Groundbalancing ................................................................................................................................... 33
Irondiscrimination .................................................................................................................................. 35
Leveladjustcontrol................................................................................................................................. 37
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
contents
6DETECTINGTECHNIQUES ............................................................................................... 39
Detectingtechniques...............................................................................................................................40
Prospectingtechniques .......................................................................................................................... 42
Identifyingtargetsignals......................................................................................................................... 43
Recoveringthetarget ............................................................................................................................. 45
USER INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 49
TechnicalspecificationsfortheMinelabGP3000................................................................................. 50
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 51
Servicerepairform.................................................................................................................................52
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 53
Accessories............................................................................................................................................54
Glossaryofcommonterms ................................................................................................................... 55
Detectorcareandsafety ........................................................................................................................ 59
AnimportantmessagefromMinelab ..................................................................................................... 60
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Introduction
TheGP 3000incorporates new
technological advances and control
functions which have resulted in a
detector that combines stable and
effective ground balancing with
depth and sensitivity.
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ABOUTTHISMANUAL
This manual is designed to introduce the detector’s features. It gives you step-by-step
directions for everything from assembling and adjusting your detector, to basic and
advanced detector use.
1. INTRODUCTION
Basicoverviewof theGP3000and
thisUser’sManual.
2. ASSEMBLY
Thischapterprovidesdetailsand
instructionsonassemblingand
adjustingtheGP3000.
3.BATTERY
The GP 3000 is powered by a
rechargeablebatterypack.This
chapterprovidesdetailsonbattery
installation,useandperformance.
4.CONTROLS
Thischapterisdesignedtofamiliarize
youwiththevariousfeaturesofthe
GP3000controlpanel.Afewminutes
spentreadingthischapterwillbea
worthwhilepreliminarytobasicor
advanceddetecting.
5.DETECTOROPERATION
However experienced you are at
usingametaldetector,itisimportant
thatyoureadthis.
6.DETECTOR TECHNIQUES
Onceyouarecomfortablewiththe
basicdetectoruse,thereareafew
techniquesyoushouldbeawareof.
7. USER INFORMATION
Thischapterprovidesaglossaryof
terminology,userguides,technical
specifications,warrantyandrepair
detailsandtroubleshootingtips.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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TheMinelabGP3000utilises“Dual VoltageTechnology”(DVT),
whichisbaseduponthe Bi-polartechnologyusedinourmilitary
range.
HerearesomefeaturesoftheGP3000:
• NEWLow-Noisecircuitry
• NEWbatteryharness
• NEW“SmartPoint”diagnosticport
• DVTtechnologyforoptimumdepthandsensitivityinallsoil
types
• Long-life12AhrGelCellbattery
• SelectableTX(transmit)modes(SoilSwitch)foroptimum
performanceindifferentsoilconditions
• SelectableRX(receive)modes(CoilSwitch)forgreater
sensitivityandlesssusceptibilitytointerference
• Heavy Duty Bungy Strap
Likeitspredecessor,theGPextreme,theGP3000canhandleheavily
mineralizedandsaltygroundconditionswithgreatereasethan
previousdetectors,whicheffectivelyopensupNEWdetectingareas.
ThenewLow-NoisecircuitryfoundintheGP3000resultsina
smootherthreshold,enhancingyourabilitytohearfaintsignalscaused
bysmallanddeeptargets.Thisallowsyoutorevisitold“worked-out”
areas,andfindthegoldothershavemissed.
Minelabwishedtothankyouforpurchasingourmostadvancedgold
detectorever,andareconfidenttheGP3000willleadyoutosuccessin
yourquestforgoldandtreasure.
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Assembly
This chapter provides details and
instructions on assembling and
adjusting the GP 3000.
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The GP 3000 as shipped
UNPACKING YOUR GP 3000
I. ControlBox
J. 11” Coil
K. ShaftAssembly
Optional Extras
Hard Carry Case
18”DoubleDcoilwithskidplate(inseparatecarton)
Figure 2.1 Contents of the GP 3000 pack.
easy reference
A. Mains Charger
B. Headphones
C. Power Lead
D. ArmRest
E. HandleAssembly
F. InstructionManual
G. 12V Charger
H. BatteryandBackpack
UNPACKINGYOURGP3000
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