Minelab X-Terra 305 User manual

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COMPLIANCE
Information to the User (FCC Part 15.105)
THIS DEVICE COMPLIESWITH PART 15 OFTHE FCC RULES.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help
Warning: Any changes or modications not expressly approved
by Minelab Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
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Specications X-TERRA 305
Discrimination Patterns 1, 2 & All Metal
Discrimination Scale 12
Operating Frequencies (kHz) Change coil to change frequency 7.5 & 18.75
Audio Speaker and Headphone Output
Battery 4 x AA
Standard Coil 9" Concentric 7.5 kHz (Waterproof)
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PO Box 35, Salisbury South
South Australia 5106
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Getting Started Guide
Assembly | Follow the steps to put together your X-TERRA 305
2. Assemble shafts
1. Loosen the twistlocks by rotating them
counter-clockwise.
2. Press the spring loaded pin in the lower shaft
and slide it into the middle shaft until the pin
reaches the adjustment holes.The pin will click
into place.
3. Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft in
the same way.
4. Lock the position of the shafts by rotating
twistlocks clockwise.
3. Attach armrest/stand
1. Place the armrest onto the top of the upper
shaft. Position the armrest just below your
elbow, then line up the boss in the armrest
with the nearest hole in the shaft.
2. Insert the screw through the stand, upper shaft
and armrest.Tighten the screw carefully.
3. With the velcro side facing upwards, thread
the armrest strap through both slots in the
armrest. Ensure the end of the strap will be
fastened outwards from your arm.
1. Attach coil to lower shaft
1. Insert the two rubber washers into the holes
on either side of the yoke.
2. Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of
the coil.
Ensure that the spring loaded pin in the lower
shaft is underneath.
3. Insert the plastic bolt through the yoke and the
yoke bracket.
4. Fasten with the plastic bolt - Do not
overtighten.
4. Connect control box & coil
1. Push the control box onto the end of the
handle until it ts into place.
2. Wrap the coil cable around the lower and
middle shaft enough times to take up the
slack.
3. Use the velcro tabs provided to secure the coil
cable against the shaft.
4. Align the coil connector and plug into the
socket in the back of the control box, lightly
tightening the retaining ring.
Audio
X-TERRA 305 detectors have an external
loudspeaker for detecting without headphones.
A range of other audio options are available. Please
refer to the full instruction manual for further
information.
Battery
The X-TERRA uses 4 x AA batteries which are not included with the detector.
1. Access the battery compartment via the battery door located on the side of the control box. Slide the
battery compartment door upwards with your thumb.
2. Place individual batteries into the compartment as illustrated, ensuring the positive (+) and negative (–)
contacts match the diagram on the control box.
3. Close the battery door by pushing and sliding it downwards.

5. Ground Balance
Press Ground Balance (GB)
button. Move the coil up & down
on a clear area of ground without
any targets. Adjust the GB using
Plus or Minus.
6. Begin detecting
Press Pinpoint/Detect to start
detecting.
Ground Balance range = 0-20
Factory Preset = 6
Pattern 2
Accepts signals from most nonferrous targets
Rejects ferrous objects and some nonferrous targets, e.g.
aluminium foil and pull tabs.
All Metal
Accepts signals from all types of metals, everything from jewellery
to rusty nails (allTarget IDs).
No target signals are rejected.
2. Discrimination
Choose a Discrimination Pattern.
See details below.
Discrimination Patterns | 1, 2 & AM
Quick Start | 6 easy steps to get started.
User Interface | Adjust and view your detector settings.
1. Turn on
Press the Power button on top
of the user interface.
3. Sensitivity
Press Menu to scroll to Sensitivity
icon. Use Plus or Minus to adjust
sensitivity.
4. Noise Cancel
Press Menu to scroll to Noise
Cancel icon. Use Plus or Minus to
select chanels.
Sensitivity range = 1-10
Factory Preset = 6
Noise Cancel = -1, 0, 1
Factory Preset = 0
Power
Turns the detector On/Off.
Patterns
Scrolls through the different
Discrimination Patterns.
All Metal
Toggles between the selected
discrimination pattern and the All
Metal pattern.
Minus
Adjusts settings, and scrolls to the
left through the discrimination
segments.
Menu
Enters the Menu. Accesses and scrolls
through the detecting settings.
Plus
Adjusts settings, and scrolls to the
right through the discrimination
segments.
Pinpoint/Detect
Pinpoint assists in locating the exact
position of a target prior to recovery.
Detect exits menu settings and
returns to detection.
Accept/Reject
Accepts or rejects discrimination
segments.
Ground Balance
Accesses the Ground Balance Menu.
Numerical Target IDDiscrimination
Patterns
Discrimination Scale Depth Gauge
Battery
Indicates remaining power.
Headphones
Indicates headphones are
connected.
Reject Identification
Appears when you reject a
discrimination segment.
Noise Cancel
Indicates that you are in the Noise
Cancel menu.
Ground Balance
Indicates that you are in the Ground
Balance menu.
Sensitivity
Indicates that you are in the
Sensitivity menu.
Threshold
Indicates that you are in the
Threshold menu.
Volume
Indicates that you are in the Volume
menu.
Tones
Indicates that you are in the Tones
menu.
Rejected Target IDs
Rejected Target IDs
AcceptedTarget IDs
AcceptedTarget IDs
AcceptedTarget IDs Example targets only
Pattern 1
Accepts signals from nonferrous targets, e.g. gold and silver coins.
Rejects ferrous objects and nonferrous aluminium foil.