Titan 1000 XD User manual

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!
Copyright© 2003 by First Texas Products, L.P.
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Published by First Texas Products, L.P.
Titan is made exclusively for Kellyco Metal Detector by First Texas Products, L.P.
www.kellycodetectors.com
FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LP
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Titan Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in workmanship or
materials under normal use for five years from date of purchase to the original
user. Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under
this WARRANTY is LIMITED to replacing or repairing, at our option, any
Titan Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to:
First Texas Products, LP
1100 Pendale Road
El Paso, TX 79907
Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of
this product is not covered by this warranty.
1085 Belle Avenue, Winter Splrings, FL 32708
407-699-8700
Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Assembly ...................................... 3-4
Batteries..........................................5
Quick-StartDemo................................ 6-7
Basic Operation
PoweringUp...................................8
TheDisplay................................. 8-9
Mode Control (Discrimination) ..........................10
DiscriminationSettings..............................11
Audio Target Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SensitivityAdjustment ..............................13
In The Field Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 16
TroubleShooting...................................17
Care&Maintenance................................18
Terminology ......................................19
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty.................................. BackCover
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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.
RELIC –
A 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. Most pull-tabs can be eliminated with the Mode Control, 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.

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly is easy and requires no tools.
Position the lower stem (the straight tube)
with the silver button toward the back.
Using the bolt and knurled knob,
attach the search coil to the plastic
extension protruding from the
lower stem.
Press 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.
Wind the cable securely around the stem.
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.
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.
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3
4
Your Titan 1000 XD Metal Detector is an example of superior design and crafts-
manship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so
you can enjoy it for years to come.
Keep the detector’s chassis dry and do not let water enter it. If the chassis gets
wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the
electronic circuits.
Use and store the detector only in normal temperature
environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the
life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort
or melt plastic parts.
Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can
cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it
can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the
detector to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Old
batteries can leak chemicals that damage your detector’s
electronic parts.
Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep
it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents, or strong detergents to clean it.
Modify or tampering with the detector’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate
it’s warranty.
The searchcoil supplied with the detector is waterproof however, and may be
submerged in either fresh or salt water. After using the searchcoil in salt water,
rinse it with fresh water to prevent corrosion of the metal parts.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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ASSEMBLY (continued)
BOLT
KNURLED
KNOB
LOWER SHAFT
SEARCH COIL
CABLE
SEARCH COIL
LOCK
BUTTON
SEARCH COIL
PLUG
UPPER SHAFT
CONTROL HOUSING
&FACE
ARMREST
DETECTOR
STAND
1/4" HEADPHONE
JACK
PADDED HANDLE
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 batteries • Replace batteries
or constant repeating • Use only 9V
tones alkaline batteries
or fully charged
rechargeable batteries
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 batteries • Replace batteries
sounds • Poor battery • Push batteries in
contact tighter
• Cord not connected • Insert paper spacers
securely (see page 5)
• Check connections
TROUBLESHOOTING

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BATTERIES
Use ALKALINE
batteries only.
To install the
batteries:
Remove
the battery
cover by
disengaging
the clip at the
back.
Align the
polarity of
the batteries
correctly, with
the positive
"+" toward
the coil plug
connection,
as indicated
by the + and
– indicators
on the housing.
Insert (2) 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries, with the contacts pointed inward, and
press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place.
Some brands of batteries, due to different
outside dimensions, will require moderate
force to clear the retaining tabs.
If the batteries fit loosely, and you want to
guarantee a very secure electrical contact,
insert a piece of paper or thin cardboard
between the back of the battery and the
supporting post.
Replace the battery door.
The Low Battery Indicator will come on and stay on if the batteries need to be
replaced.
Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed batteries, or the
use of non-alkaline or discharged batteries. If the detector does not turn on,
please check the batteries. If the batteries are loose, press them forward while
pressing the ON touch pad.
IN CASE OF LOOSE BATTERIES
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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (continued)
you many have encountered multiple objects. If you are new to the hobby,
you may want to dig all targets at first. With practice in the field, you will
learn to better discern the nature of buried objects by the nature of the
detector’s response.
You may encounter some false signals as you proceed. False signals
occur when the detector beeps, but no metal target is present. False
signals can be induced by electromagnetic interference, oxidation, or
highly mineralized ground soils. If the detector beeps once, but does not
repeat the signal with several additional sweeps over the same spot, there
is probably no target present.
When searching very trashy ground, it is best to scan small areas with
slow, short sweeps. You will be surprised just how much trash metal and
foil you will find in some areas. The trashiest areas have been frequented
by the most people, and frequently hold the most promise for finding the
most lost valuables.
Also maintain the search coil positioned just above the surface of the
ground, without making contact with the ground. Making contact with the
ground can cause false signals.

Swing the search coil slowly,
overlapping each sweep as you move
forward. It is important to sweep the
coil at a consistent speed over the
ground as you search. After identifying
a target, your sweep technique can
help in identifying both the location
and the nature of the target. If you
encounter a weak signal, try moving
the coil in short, rapid sweeps over the
target zone; such a short rapid sweep
may provide a more consistent target
identification.
Most worthwhile objects will respond
with a repeatable tone. If the signal
does not repeat after sweeping the
coil directly over the suspected target
a few times, it is more than likely trash
metal.
Crossing the target zone with multiple
intersecting sweeps at multiple
angles is another way to verify the
repeatability of the signal, and the
potential of the buried target. To use
this method, walk around the target
area in a circle, sweeping the coil
across the target repeatedly, every 30
to 40 degrees of the circle, about ten
different angles as you walk completely
around the target. If a high-tone target
completely disappears from detection
at a given angle, chances are that you
are detecting oxidized ferrous metals,
rather than a silver or copper object.
If the tone changes a different angles,
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QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION
I. Supplies Needed
• A Nail • A Quarter
• A Pull-Tab from a beverage can • A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982)
II. Position the Detector
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 search coil 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 search coil back toward the detector body.
III. Power Up
Press the ON touch pad.
The detector will beep twice and
the full sensitivity setting will be
indicated on the left of the display.
IV. Wave each Object over the Search Coil
a. Notice a different tone for each object.
Low Tone: Nail
Medium Tone: Pull-tab & Zinc Penny
High Tone: Quarter
b. Motion is required. Objects must be in motion over the search coil to
be detected.
V. Press the MODE touch pad
The detector will beep and the
sensitivity setting will flash on
the left side of the display.
Quick-Start Demo continued on next page
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (continued)
WHAT
READS
LIKE THIS
…MAY
ACTUALLY
BE THIS

PINPOINTING
Accurate pinpointing takes practice
and is best accomplished by “X-ing”
the target area.
1. Once a buried target is indicated
by a good tone response, continue
sweeping the coil over the target in
a narrowing side-to-side pattern.
2. Take visual note of the place on the
ground where the “beep” sounds.
3. Stop the coil directly over this spot
on the ground.
4. Now move the coil straight forward
and straight back towards you a
couple of times.
5. Again make visual note of the spot
on the ground at which the “beep”
sounds.
6. If needed, “X” the target at
different angles to “zero in” on the
exact spot on the ground at which
the “beep” sounds.
COIL MOVEMENT
When swinging the coil, be careful
to keep it level with the ground about
one inch from the surface. Never
swing the coil like a pendulum.
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VI. Press the MODE touch pad again.
a. A flashing indicator will point toward IRON.
b. The flashing indicator tells us that Iron has
been eliminated from detection.
VII. Wave the Nail over the Search Coil
a. The Nail will not be detected.
b. The Nail has been "Discriminated Out."
VIII. Wave the Quarter, Penny, and Pull-Tab
over the Search Coil
These non-ferrous objects will be detected
with their own distinctive tones.
IX. Press the MODE touch pad again.
a. The detector will beep and the sensitivity setting will flash on the left
side of the display.
b. Notice the flashing arrow pointing toward Iron.
The flashing arrow indicates that this target category is currently
"Discriminated Out."
X. Press the MODE touch pad again.
The flashing arrow will now point toward
MID-RANGE.
XI. Wave all objects over the Search Coil
The Pull-Tab and Zinc Penny will not be
detected.
The other objects will be detected with their
own distinctive tones.
XII. Toggle modes by pressing the MODE
touch pad again.
a. Press once to see the current discrimination status of the detector (Mid-
Range Eliminated).
b. Then press again to toggle to the third discrimination setting.
i. Iron is eliminated.
ii. Mid-Range Metals are eliminated.
iii. Only high-tone metals like silver and copper will be detected.
QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION (continued)IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
WRONG
CORRECT
NOTE: This modern Metal Detector is referred to as a Motion Detector since it
can respond to a target only while the searchcoil is being moved over the Target.

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BASIC OPERATION
POWERING UP
Press the ON touch pad.
All display indicators will illuminate momentarily.
The 4-segment pyramid-shaped Sensitivity Indicator will illuminate on the left
side of the display. The 4-segment pyramid indicates that the
detector is at full sensitivity.
When an object is detected, the object will be identified by a tone, a display
indicator, and a depth indication.
A two-minute “warm-up” is required before the detector reaches full sensitivity.
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY
The LEFT SIDE of the display has a dual purpose:
SENSITIVITY LEVEL
Upon power-up, and after pressing either the up- or down-sensitivity pads, the
pyramid-shaped display indicates
the detector’s sensitivity level.
The sensitivity level can be
changed using the up- and down-
pads.
The detector will go deeper on
coins and larger targets.
DEPTH INDICATION
After detecting an object, the pyramid-shaped display indicates the approximate
depth of buried, coin-sized objects.
Objects at or near the surface will illuminate the single segment at the top
of the scale.
More deeply buried objects will illuminate more segments, indicating depths of
2, 4, or 6 inches, as identified to
the left of the display.
Note: The depth indicator is not
accurate for large, or irregularly
shaped, objects. However, the
scale will provide relative depth
indications for
larger objects; a given object will
induce deeper readings the farther it is
from the search coil.
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
The principle use for the Sensitivity Control is to eliminate Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI).
A hobby 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
magnetic 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 will cause the detector to beep erratically. Other metal
detectors also produce their own electromagnetic fields, so if detecting with a
friend, keep metal detectors at least 20 feet apart.
If the detector beeps erratically, REDUCE THE SENSITIVITY by pressing the Down-
Sensitivity Arrow on the left of the control panel.
SEVERE GROUND CONDITIONS
A secondary use for the Sensitivity Control is to reduce false detection signals
caused by severe ground conditions. While your Titan 1000 XD 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 also cause the detector to false.
If the detector emits false, non-repeatable, signals, REDUCE THE SENSITIVITY.
MULTIPLE TARGETS
If you suspect the
presence of deeper
targets beneath a
shallower target,
reduce the sensitivity to
eliminate the detection
of the deeper targets,
in order to properly
locate and identify the
shallower target.

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 detector will sound three different tones. These three tones correspond to
the three target categories depicted on the LCD display.
LOW TONE
Ferrous objects, such as
iron and steel, will induce
a low tone. Small gold
objects can also induce
a low tone.
MEDIUM TONE
Pull-tabs, newer pennies
(post-1982), larger gold
objects, zinc, small brass
objects, and most bottle
screw caps will induce
medium tones. Many
recent vintage foreign
currencies will induce
medium tones.
HIGH TONE
Silver and copper coins,
larger brass objects,
older pennies (pre-1982),
and highly oxidized metals
will induce high tones.
Quarters, dimes and other
precious coins fall into
this category.
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)
The RIGHT SIDE of the display classifies objects into three categories.
Silver/Copper:
Objects composed of silver and cooper will
illuminate this arrow. Buried and heavily
oxidized metal objects, such as old tin
cans, can also fall into this category. Larger
aluminum objects, like beverage cans, will
sometimes fall into this category.
Mid-Range:
Mid-range objects cover a large variety of
metals, including pull-tabs from beverage
containers, nickels, medium-sized gold
objects, some types of aluminum, and
zinc.
Iron:
All ferrous objects, and some smaller
aluminum objects, fall into the iron
category. Small gold objects can also fall
into this range.
The BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE of the display will
illuminate a Low Battery Indicator symbol if
the batteries are discharged. The indicator
illuminates, and remains illuminated, when
the 9-volt batteries have discharged to a
level of 7.35 volts.
Reading the Display IN THE FIELD
With the detector in use in the field, the display will indicate both the DEPTH and
the TARGET IDENTIFICATION of each object detected. After a target is detected,
these indicators will remain illuminated with this information until the next target
has been detected.
AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION
Audio Target Identification (ATI)
classifies metals into three categories.
LOW TONE
Nails, Bottle Caps,
& Small Gold
MEDIUM TONE
Old & New Pull Tabs, Zinc
Pennies (Post 1982), Nickel,
Larger Gold Objects
HIGH TONE
Copper, Silver & Brass
Copper Pennies (Pre 1982)

No Target
All-Metal None High Indicators
Flashing
Iron Ferrous Low Iron
Discrimination Only Indicatior
Flashing
Mid-Range Pull-tabs, Screw Medium Mid-Range
Discrimination Caps, some Foil, Indicator
Medium Gold, Flashing
Zinc, Nickels
Full Ferrous and Low & Iron and
Discrimination Mid-Range Medium Mid-range
metals Indicators
Flashing
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)
The MODE CONTROL
The MODE touch pad allows for the elimination from detection of unwanted metal
objects. By pressing MODE, the user toggles among four different discrimination
settings.
If an object is detected during mode selection, the detector will exit
mode selection. If this happens, you will need to press MODE again and
begin mode selection over again. To avoid this, keep the detector
stationary and reduce sensitivity before pressing MODE.
During MODE (or discrimination) selection, the SENSITIVITY INDICATOR on
the left of the display will flash continually. The detector will remain in this
discrimination selection mode until a metal object has been detected.
The first time you press MODE, the detector will indicate the current discrimination
setting, both visually, and with distinctive tones. Each first time the user presses
MODE after powering on, the detector will do the following:
FIRST Push of THE MODE BUTTON: The pyramid-shaped Sensitivity Indicator
will FLASH continually, give a HIGH TONE, and show that you are in the
ALL-METAL MODE.
SECOND Push of THE MODE BUTTON: . . . will give you a LOW TONE and show
that you are in the IRON DISCRIMINATION MODE.
THIRD Push of THE MODE BUTTON: . . . will give you the MEDIUM TONE and
show that you are in the MID-RANGE DISCRIMINATION MODE.
FOURTH Push of THE MODE BUTTON: . . . will give you the LOW and
MEDIUM TONE and show that you are in FULL DISCRIMINATION.
(NOTE: See page 11 for chart.)
After a mode has been selected, and targets have been detected, the detector will
store the discrimination settings.
Each subsequent time the user returns to MODE selection, the detector will:
Then indicate the last stored discrimination setting.
The user can then toggle through the discrimination modes by pressing the MODE
touch pad. The detector will store the current discrimination setting until the
power is turned off.
NOTE: Larger detected targets like aluminum, brass, large iron items cannot be
rejected by the discrimination system. Only the smaller known trash targets will be re-
jected. TIP: To check and see if an item is large try raising the search coil off the ground
about 6 to 12 inches, if you still get a strong audio signal it may be a large target.
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)
Discrimination Settings are as follows:
MODE METALS STATUS DISPLAY
ELIMINATED TONES (During discrimination selection)