OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. OWNER S MANUAL If you do not have prior experience with a metal detector we strongly recommend that you 1 Adjust the Gain to a low setting in the event of false signals Always begin use at a reduced Gain level increase Gain only after you have become familiar with the detector 2 a Do not use indoors This detector is for outdoor use only Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector If conducting an indoor demonstration turn the Gain down and keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as computers televisions and microwave ovens lf your detector beeps erratically turn off appliances and lights ay Ss AY Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal such as floors and walls 3 Use a 9 volt ALKALINE battery only Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries TABLE OF CONTENTS ATOdUCU Nit ta coe cr aah eii sable at 4 TerMIMOIOO Y eeh de a lcd el eee me ath Id a a 5 A SEMID RER a a A e ne 6 7 A A ew Br See ae See eee ee 8 QUIC SAIT DEMO adria rara da 9 10 Headpnones sas sais rd ee ee SE ee o 10 Basics Of Metal Detecting 11 12 Ground Minerals rame E A cie es 11 Ii E SR iA A A Sey a a mis ae 12 Identifying Buried Objects 12 Size and Depth of Buried Objects 12 EMI anti nT er eee cr ead enr RE eee ee eer er eee 12 Op ration and Controls men2. Position the Lower Stem with the Silver Button toward the back Using the Bolt Single Rubber Washer and Knurled Knob attach the Searchcoil to the Lower Stem hee Collar Adjust the Lower Stem to a length that lets you maintain a TA 9 comfortable upright posture with your arm relaxed at your are p Middle side and the Searchcoil parallel to the ground in front of you Wind the Cable securely around the Stems A loose or moving Cable can cause false signals Locking Connect Cable Plug to housing S Do not twist the Cable or Plug Turn Locking Ring only Use minimal finger pressure to start the threads Do not cross thread When the Locking Ring is fully engaged over the threaded connector give it a firm turn to make sure that it is very tight When the Locking Ring is fully engaged over the threaded connector it may not cover all of the threads Tighten both Locking Collars Velcro Strap Knob 9 9 Secure the Cable with the 2 Velcro Straps provided one on the Lower Stem close to the Searchcoil and one on the Upper Stem close to the housing Leave just enough slack in the Cable at the Searchcoil end to be able to rotate the Searchcoil a small amount about the Bolt After full assembly and upon first use in the field check this adjustment It is very important to keep the Cable secure against the Stem especially at high Gain as movement in the Cable may cause false signals Searchcoil BA
3. searchcoil like a pendulum Pinpointing in Discrimination mode 1 Sweep over target in narrowing side to side pattern 2 Take visual note of spot on ground where beep occurs 3 Step 90 to the side of the target 4 Sweep searchcoil over same area at 90 to 1st sweep pattern 5 This pinpoints the target location with an X 32 TARGET PINPOINTING After you have identified a target using Discrimination mode press and hold the PINPOINT button 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 extraction Pinpoint as follows 1 Position the searchcoil just barely off the ground and to the side of the target 2 Now move the searchcoil slowly across the target you can locate it by the sound The target is located directly under where the sound is loudest Narrow It Down 1 To narrow the response further position the center of the searchcoil near the center of the response pattern but not directly over the center Release the PINPOINT button Press and hold PINPOINT button again Repeat this narrowing procedure to narrow the field of detection further Note Depth indication is less accurate after narrowing A NO SEARCHCOIL DRIFT If you plan to use the PINPOINT mode for continuous searching realize that drift will occur over time causing the detector to gain or lose
4. high in iron oxide minerals serious gold prospecting requires a detector with high sensitivity and true ground balanced All Metal operation Run the machine with the sensitivity high enough to hear some noise from ground minerals and learn the language of the sounds you hear Headphones are recommended unless consideration for safety for instance rattlesnakes rules them out Move the searchcoil slowly and deliberately carefully controlling its height above the ground to minimize noise from iron minerals in the soil If you hear ground noise your GND BAL setting could be a bit off so perform the ground balancing procedure again As you walk even a very short distance ground conditions can change The ground geology typically associated with gold will tend to change over very short distances The Fe O bar graph indicates the amount of iron mineralization in the soil In most gold fields especially alluvial placer deposits gold tends to be associated with iron minerals especially magnetite black sand If you know this to be the case in the area you re working you can maximize your gold recovery by concentrating your effort on areas where the bar graph indicates higher amounts of iron mineralization Gold prospectors are mostly a friendly bunch and willing to spend some time showing a beginner how to increase his odds of finding the yellow stuff Many will invite you to search on their claims if they have any once they get to know you
5. sensitivity Periodic retuning of the detector is required to minimize drift release and press PINPOINT again to retune Gold Nugget Hunting with the Optional 5 DD Searchcoil With the purchase of the 5 searchcoil you can bring more precision to your search for the smallest gold pieces The standard 11 DD Teknetics searchcoil is engineered for depth If you want to find the smallest pieces that the 11 DD might miss consider the 9 coil Advantages of the 11 DD searchcoil are 1 Deeper detection 2 Broader sweep cover more area in less time Disadvantages of the 11 DD searchcoil over the optional 5 searchcoil are 1 Less separation between adjacent buried targets Not as good at extremely trashy sites 2 Loss of sensitivity to the tiniest gold pieces 3 Does not fit into tight spaces as well Notice If you use the 5 searchcoil YOU MUST install a single rubber washer at the searchcoil connection point knurled For information about the 5 searchcoil knob partit 5COIL TEK MSRP 159 95 please call 800 413 4131 Searchoil 34 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical S rod with electronics housing on rod 3 piece breakdown construction nonmetallic telescoping lower rod adjustable position arm rest Weight 2 lbs 8 oz with battery installed Standard searchcoil 11 inch searchcoil Batteries Single 9 volt rectangular alkaline Operating principle VLF induction balance Operating fr
6. Start Demo continued on next page 9 QUICK START DEMONSTRATION IX Press and hold and hold the nickel over the searchcoil a Notice that motion is not required A motionless object induces a hum b Notice the variable pitch amp volume hum c Move the nickel closer to and farther away from the searchcoil Notice the changing depth values X Click the MODE knob to the right The detector is now in the ALL METAL Mode a Keep GAIN set at the 12 00 position b Rotate the THRESHOLD knob slowly from the far counterclockwise position to the full clockwise position Notice these attributes of the THRESHOLD control with no metal over the searchcoil i at low settings you will hear no sound li at mid scale there will be a transition point from no sound to a barely audible choppy sound lil at full scale you will hear a loud constant tone It may also have an irregular or choppy sound as a result of electromagnetic interference emitted from other electrical devices Use with headphones not included The G is equipped with both a 1 8 and 1 4 headphone jack Any headphones with a stereo plug will work headphones with a mono plug will not work Using headphones extends battery life and also prevents the sounds from bothering bystanders It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly particularly if searching in a noisy location Gold nuggets are often very small so closely monitoring changes in sou
7. 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 searchcoil passes over the target depending upon the orientation of the object and its distance from the searchcoil As a starting point refer to the table below TARGET Readout The table below lists some common approximate target values With experience in the field you will recognize many types of metal objects by their numeric value OBJECT TARGET I D foil from gum wrapper 47 48 U S nickel 5 coin typically 58 aluminum pull tab 60 75 aluminum screwcap 70 80 zinc penny dated after 1982 typically 78 aluminum soda pop can 75 85 copper penny clad dime typically 83 U S quarter 25 coin clad typically 85 50 coin modern clad typically 87 old silver dollar coin typically 89 US silver Eagle 1 coin typically 91 Caution The target indications are visual references Many other types of metal can also be represented by a given target I D GOLD PROSPECTING In the United States gold is found in many places in the western states Alaska and in a few localities in the Appalachians The old saying Gold is where you find it means that to find gold you should look in areas where the yellow metal is known to be present Hillsides are the best areas for gol
8. detect metal without searchcoil motion and a monotone hum While holding the PinPoint button the DEPTH indicator will appear The number beneath DEPTH represents the distance of the object in inches from the searchcoil The Depth scale is calibrated to coin sized objects For objects other than a coin the numeric value is a relative measure of the targets depth AUDIO FEEDBACK When a target is detected the G will respond with two types of sound 1 VCO or Voltage Controlled Oscillator is an audio response with variable pitch and volume 2 A LOW tone beep In Discrimination mode targets which fall into the zone along the arc whose segments are shaded will be identified with a LOW tone beep and solid segments with a VCO As the user sets the discrimination level with the and buttons he is determining which targets will induce the low tone and which will be eliminated All targets audio responses in All Metal mode will be VCO VCO or Voltage Controlled Oscillator is an audio response which provides a good feel for the target 26 The stronger the target signal the higher the volume and the higher the audio pitch Very weak signals will have the faintest volume and lowest pitch For this reason the use of headphones is always recommended for detecting the smaller and deeper targets 2 DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR In Discrimination mode the 2 digit target indicator in the middle of the screen provides
9. searchcoil s detection field will induce a sound Pinpoint is generally used to verify a target previously detected in Discrimination mode b In ALL METAL mode press and hold the button to activate GROUND GRAB Ground Grab allows you to set the detector s internal ground setting equal to the phase of the ground you are searching over See the section on Ground Balancing for a more thorough explanation of this feature and the reason for using it 2 and a In Discrimination mode and change the level of discrimination target rejection b In All Metal mode and provide a manual override to the Ground Balance Setting 15 OPERATING IN ALL METAL MODE The All Metal mode is more sensitive than the Discrimination mode and is used to find all types of metal objects in the ground The searchcoil must be in motion for objects to be detected Ground Grab GG Naturally occurring minerals in soil look like metal to a metal detector so you want to cancel out this mineral signal coming from the ground and only detect the signal from metal objects in the ground So before using your detector set it in All Metal mode and perform the automatic ground balancing procedure Press and hold the GG button while pumping the searchcoil up and down over the ground Release the button when the sound evens out The GND BAL number on the bottom right of the screen is the detector s internal setting which cancels out the minerals in the
10. single screw and nut and then repositioning the 2 piece Arm Rest Users with shorter arms may find the Arm Rest more comfortable in the forward position In order to move the Arm Rest backward the plastic plug must be removed from the aluminum tube Arm Rest Strap The G comes with an armrest Strap for users who prefer to swing the detector vigorously in order to hold the detector securely against the arm The detector can always be used without the strap with no compromise to detector balance and stability under most conditions DA armrest Screw A Hand gri Battery grip Compartment back side A Ww S Rod S Headphone S L A Velcro NA Strap Cable Plug T Locking gt Silver i Button Search P es o a Stem Locking Velcro Strap Searchoil ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and o requires no tools s COLLAR CAM LOCK O Position detector upright O Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in a counterclockwise direction SILVER BUTTON MIDDLE STEM Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube Insert the MIDDLE STEM into the S ROD Rotate the MIDDLE STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks lf your detector has 3 tubes and 2 Locking Collars repeat this process on the Lower Stem 3 O
11. the right knob to the ALL METAL mode 3 Rotate the THRESHOLD control knob to the point where you hear a slight background hum 4 Sweep searchcoil across the ground to find a clear patch of ground with no metal present 5 Press and hold the GG touch pad and pump coil over the clean ground See illustration Pump coil from within 1 of ground to 6 8 above ground 6 When the GND PHASE settles down to only 1 or 2 numbers in variation release the GND GRAB button while still pumping the coil Note that the audio response to the ground changed and Evened Out when you released the button Also note that the GND BAL value changed After balancing you can hunt in ALL METAL or return to Disc Mode The most accurate GND PHASE value is the value displayed when pumping the searchcoil over the ground in an area free of metal Ground Balancing continued on next page 22 GROUND BALANCING Understanding ground conditions assists the user in setting up the machine knowing when to readjust ground balance and in understanding the responses of the machine while searching This detector displays two kinds of ground data 1 The type of mineralization which affects where the ground phase should be set This is GND PHASE 2 The amount of mineralization the greater the amount of mineralization the greater the loss of detection depth amp ID accuracy this loss is more pronounced in Discrimination Mode This is Fe Q T
12. FU ana higher o A AL will induce SIGNAL TARGET ID DISC V C O tones Goa This discrimination interface for the G was designed especially for relic hunting Relic hunters want control over what sizes of iron are detected and also control over which targets are detected with a low tone Target values of 40 or less are ferrous 21 GROUND BALANCING What is Ground Balancing Why do need to Ground Balance All soils contain minerals Signals from ground minerals are often tens or hundreds of times stronger than a buried metal object The magnetism of iron minerals found in nearly all soils causes one type of interfering signal Dissolved mineral salts found in some soils are electrically conductive causing another type of interfering signal Ground Balancing is the process by which the metal detector cancels the unwanted signals coming from the ground minerals while still detecting the signals from buried metal Pumping coil objects This is accomplished by matching the PR to ground detector s ground balance setting to the phase of 4 balance with the ground signal GG button When the detector is calibrated to the soil the result will be deeper target detection quieter UP operation and more accurate target identification How to Ground Balance your detector A Ground Balancing procedure with the GG touchpad 1 Turn the detector on and set GAIN at the 12 00 position 2 Click on
13. In some gold areas a lot of the terrain is under claim so you need to learn how to recognize posted claims and stay off of them unless you have the claim owner s permission Prospecting clubs such as the Gold Prospector Association of America GPAA often own claims which are open to its members and sponsor group outings to productive gold prospecting areas It s a thrilling experience to dig into the ground and pull out a precious piece of yellow metal that you are the first person on earth to see If you love being outdoors have patience and can stay motivated by the prospect of finding that next nugget then beeping for gold may be the hobby for you While only a few get rich prospecting if you are not among them think of it as outdoor recreation where your finds defray the expense of having fun 28 HOT ROCKS A hot rock is a rock which causes the metal detector to sound off because the rock contains iron minerals They come in two basic types Negative hot rocks also called cold rocks are usually magnetite or contain magnetite and give a negative response because their ground balance value is a higher number than the soil they are found in They tend to be dark in color usually black and usually heavy In some cases they will have rust stains They are usually attracted to a magnet and for this reason gold prospectors always carry a magnet the ultimate ferrous nonferrous discriminator In All Metal mode negative hot rocks pro
14. TTERIES A 3 segment battery indicator at the bottom of the display indicates the battery condition The detector requires a single 9 volt ALKALINE battery Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries Do not use Heavy Duty batteries Rechargeable batteries can also be used lf you wish to use rechargeable batteries we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing Slide the battery door to the side and remove it to expose the battery compartment BATTERY LIFE Expect about 15 to 20 hours of life from a 9 volt alkaline battery Rechargeable batteries can provide up to 8 hours of usage per charge SPEAKER VOLUME AND BATTERY CHARGE You may notice the speaker volume drop when only one battery segment is illuminated With one segment flashing low speaker volume will be very apparent BATTERY INDICATOR The 3 segment battery indicator has 4 stages of indication These indications are accurate for a 9 volt alkaline battery Segments Illuminated Battery Voltage 3 segments more than 8 4 volts 2 segments more than 7 5 volts 1 segment more than 6 8 volts 1 segment flashing less than 6 8 volts After the 1st segment begins flashing expect the detector to shut off within 10 minutes A rechargeable battery will usually illuminate two to three segments throughout most of its useful charge But as soon as it drains to the 1 segment level it will the
15. and THRESHOLD CONTROL e Click left to operate in DISCrimination mode e In DISC mode press and hold to enter no motion PINPOINT mode e In ALL METAL mode press and hold while bobbing coil to set ground balance e Click to right to operate in ALL METAL mode e In ALL METAL mode rotate to change GAIN from 5 to 100 in steps of 5 e Rotate knob in ALL METAL mode to change THRESHOLD fron 40 to 40 In DISC mode Change discrimination level from O to 80 In ALL METAL mode Change Ground Balance setting from O to 99 9 13 CONTROL PANEL SIGNALFe 0 TARGET IDGND mY la Iia LL J cao Aare Hog O POINT POWER A GROUND BALANCE isc LEVEL CONTROL KNOBS 1 OFF ON GAIN a Click right to turn on Click left to turn off b Turning the knob clockwise increases the detector s sensitivity the higher the sensitivity the deeper targets will be detected and the more likely the detector will be to detect very small targets c As you turn the knob notice that the GAIN value at the bottom right of the screen displays your current sensitivity setting Sensitivity in DISC mode The left knob is labeled GAIN and in DISCRIMINATION mode it alone controls the sensitivity of the detector GAIN in ALL METAL mode In All Metal mode GAIN increases as you rotate the knob clockwise THRESHOLD is controlled independently using the right knob 2 DISC ALL METAL THRESHOLD a Click knob to the f
16. ar left DISC position and the detector enters DISCRIMINATION mode b Click on clockwise to operate in ALL METAL mode c In ALL METAL mode rotate knob to increase the threshold Threshold values range from 40 to 40 In ALL METAL mode the Threshold control can be used in two ways Control knobs continued on next page 14 CONTROL PANEL GAIN versus THRESHOLD Gain increases or multiplies the strength of signals from buried metal objects For maximum detection of the smallest or most deeply buried objects increase the Gain To minimize the weakest signals reduce the Gain Threshold controls the detector s audio level Positive threshold values amplify the audio response of weak target signals Negative threshold values suppress sensitivity For searching at maximum sensitivity first set the gain at a low level Then set threshold into the positive region with a comfortable background hum volume level Then increase Gain to a comfortable level free of chatter For silent searching set threshold to a negative number and also reduce Gain if necessary Silent searching will result in the loss of some sensitivity TOUCHPAD CONTROLS 1 GG PINPOINT This button has a dual function depending on the detection mode a In DISC mode press and hold the button to activate PINPOINT Pinpoint temporarily engages a no motion detection mode Searchcoil motion is not necessary to detect metal Any metal within the
17. arget Pinpointing for how to narrow down a target s location This technique is indispensable as long buried metals can look exactly like the Surrounding soil to the naked eye If you are not adept at pinpointing digging up a small metal object can drive you crazy So learn how to narrow it down READING THE DISPLAY TARGET ID Each time you pass the searchcoil over a metal object a 2 digit value will appear in the center of the display See the manual section on Target Identification for a better understand of these values Three segments will simultaneously appear above the arc at the top of the screen This represents the same target identification Target Scale This display works as in the All Metal mode The arc across the top classifies metal objects Each time a target is detected three segments will illuminate above the arc The segments will remain illuminated for three seconds This indication shows the approximate classification of the buried metal object See the section on Target Display for a more detailed explanation lron is on the left U S dimes and quarters are to the far right In an air test gold indicates right of center the larger the gold piece the farther to the right In the ground the 1 D of gold may jump around with each pass of the coll SIGNAL Each time a target is detected bars will illuminate showing the strength of the target s signal lf all 7 bars illuminate the target signal is strong This may
18. audible response when lowering the searchcoil to the ground This is called adjusting for positive response and is achieved by increasing the GND BAL number with the key Target Scale The arc across the top classifies metal objects Each time a target is detected three segments will illuminate above the arc The segments will remain illuminated for three seconds This indication shows the approximate classification of the buried metal object See the section on Target Display for a more detailed explanation lron is on the left U S dimes and quarters are to the far right In an air test gold indicates right of center the larger the gold piece the farther to the right In the ground the 1 D of gold may jump around with each pass of the searchcoll If searching in All Metal mode you may want to switch back into Discrimination mode after finding a target to see a more accurate target identification viewing the 2 digit Target I D 17 OPERATING IN DISCRIMINATION MODE Discrimination is used to eliminate trash metal objects e g nails foil pull tabs from detection The searchcoil must be in motion to detect metal The Discrimination mode is less sensitive to small and deep objects than the All Metal mode Ground Grab GG This feature is not available in Discrimination mode Your best results will be achieved by first performing the GG procedure in All Metal mode The ground balance setting achieved using GG will carry over into
19. be a large metal object Or it may be a coin sized metal object close to the surface If only a few bars illuminate the target signal is weak This may be a deeply buried object even a big one Or it may be a very very small metal object close to the surface The depth of a coin sized object can be confirmed using Pinpoint 19 OPERATING IN DISCRIMINATION MODE In Discrimination mode pressing or will change two detection parameters 1 Tone Identification 2 Target Elimination As the level of discrimination changes the target segments along the arc on the screen will be displayed in one of three states 1 Blank no segments displayed 2 Grey segments displayed in a shaded color 3 Black Segments are solid black SIGNAL TARGET ID DIS The segments along the arc will remain illuminated in this state as you are pressing or This displays your chosen target discrimination parameters At any time during operation you can view the discrimination settings in one of two ways 1 On the bottom right of the screen the DISC value is always illuminated a This value is the division between the LOW tones and V C O tones b This value is the lowest target value which will be detected with a V C O tone 2 Whenever you press or the arc will illuminate and show your current detection parameters The first press of or will change the discriminate level by one value When a target is detected the rectangu
20. ctronic equipment while metal detecting and you encounter electrical interference try turning the device off and see if that solves the problem Turn such devices completely off not just into standby mode When working near overhead power lines you may get the best results right under the power line and the worst results when standing at a 30 to 45 angle to the power line Many sources of electrical interference are intermittent You may find that an area which is difficult to search at one time of day may be easier after 5 PM or on weekends Power lines are usually quietest late at night and on weekend mornings Small searchcoils usually pick up less electrical interference than larger searchcoils On a site with severe electrical interference a small searchcoil is often a better choice than a large one Distinguishing electrical interference from other problems Electrical interference will often vary as you walk around from place to place and it will also vary with changes in the orientation of the searchcoil This is almost never the case if there is a functional problem with the metal detector itself The most common cause of a noisy metal detector where the problem is not electrical interference is a defective searchcoil If striking the searchcoil with your hand causes the noise to start or stop the problem could be a defective searchcoil Also a defective searchcoil often causes noise of a more intermittent nature than electr
21. d prospecting using a metal detector because hillsides cannot be cleaned out by panning and dredging the way streams can Also gold on hillsides not far from its source vein tends to be larger and hence more readily detected than alluvial placer gold which tends to get pounded to pieces and worn away as it rolls along the streambed with gravel during floods Gold is valuable because it is a scarce commodity Even in a good gold producing area you will often spend an entire day without finding any gold Meanwhile you will dig bits and pieces of other metal birdshot shells and bullets from hunting and target practice bits of rusted barbed wire chips off shovels and other mining tools rusted tin cans etc Hot rocks rocks containing concentrations of iron oxides that sound like metal when you pass over them are also a nuisance in many gold areas Discrimination is usually ineffective because the loss of sensitivity resulting from discrimination is enough to cause those little nuggets to vanish If you have gone many hours without finding gold and are wondering if there is something wrong with your metal detector or how you are using it the most important clue is this if you are digging tiny pieces of trash metal then if gold were present you would have found small gold pieces too Ed Gold Prospecting continued on next page 27 GOLD PROSPECTING Because most gold nuggets are tiny and are usually found in soil which is
22. derground power lines other metal detectors telephone lines carrying electronic data computer systems electric fences old CRT based televisions cell phones CB and emergency communication radios thunderstorms fluorescent lights metal vapor lamps military aircraft with electronic warfare countermeasures turned on electric motors VLF military communications systems and automobile ignition systems At home in a store or in an urban environment there may be several different sources of electrical interference present simultaneously All metal detectors generate a certain amount of internal electronic noise The G is specifically designed to enable you to work into the noise Experienced users striving for maximum depth often adjust the machine to search with a constant audible background sound and then listen through that noise for the sound of real targets Stricter regulations in recent years have cut down on interference from electric light dimmers and auto ignition systems However there has also been a proliferation of VLF UHF wireless communication systems cell phones Bluetooth wi fi etc which often affect metal detectors Overall the potential for electrical interference is greater than it was just a few years ago Modern high end metal detectors are a lot more sensitive than older units this also increases your detector s vulnerability to electrical interference beyond what you may be accustomed to with an older detec
23. duce a boing sound rather than the zip sound of a metallic target recognize the difference and you will learn to ignore them As the searchcoil passes over a hot rock this boing sound or negative response is quite distinctive To hear this response you must be properly Ground Balanced and in All Metal mode with an audible threshold hum First as the center of the searchcoil passes over the negative hot rock the detector will go quite the threshold hum momentarily silences Then passing beyond the negative hot rock you hear the boing sound As you pass the searchcoil back and forth over a negative hot rock it will be impossible to pinpoint and will seem as if it moves around Positive hot rocks are iron bearing rocks which have been oxidized by natural weathering processes so that their GRND BAL value is a number lower than the soil they are found in They are often small right on the surface sound just like a gold nugget and are common in many gold prospecting areas They are usually but not always drawn to a magnet They are most often reddish in color but are often black brown or yellow On relic hunting sites red clay bricks and rocks which have lined a fireplace or a campfire will often be hot rocks The discriminator will usually eliminate them without difficulty if widely scattered but if there is a large concentration of them the discriminator may not quiet them all In that case you can revert to the rule of thumb don
24. ens radio nar sien digne 34 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 35 Device Specifications aoimlsitinedore helene 35 Wanani A A eed tae 36 AECOSSOMOS a a a nee Sie Back Cover Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the new Teknetics G2 metal detector The newly designed G has been custom designed to find the smallest gold nuggets but unlike other specialized gold prospecting detectors it can also be used for relic hunting and coin shooting Whether you use your Detector in the backyard at the shoreline in the mountains or fields afar your investment will let you experience the excitement of searching for yet uncovered treasures and give you hours and years of outdoor enjoyment Out on your own or with a group places to use your G are unlimited as buried treasures can be as near as your doorstep or as far as you wish to travel This manual has been written to help you get optimal use of your detector so we hope you will read it thoroughly before your first outing and will also refer back to this manual from time to time to reinforce features and methods as you become more proficient in the field Introduction to the G2 DEEP PENETRATING GOLD NUGGET HUNTER The New G is unique among gold prospecting metal detectors for its combination of high sensitivity to small gold nuggets and its versatile function as an all purpose treasure detector The controls and features are tailored to gold pros
25. equency 19 kHz crystal controlled Reactive overload 10 000 micro cgs with standard searchcoil Resistive overload 1 200 micro cgs with standard searchcoil Ground balance range From ferrite to salt water inclusive Discrimination ground suppression Combination of 2 and 3 order methods Target ID ground suppression 3 order Battery life 15 hours on good quality alkaline Operating temp range 14 to 122 degrees F 10 to 50 C Operating humidity range 0 90 noncondensing TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS e Always check Federal State County and local laws before searching e Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owners permission e Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage e Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found e Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources wildlife and private property e Act as an ambassador for the hobby use thoughtfulness consideration and courtesy at all times e Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures e All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set always conduct yourself with courtesy and consideration of others 35 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The G metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase to the original owner Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered
26. etals IRON lron is acommon 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 to the eye 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 an especially bothersome trash item for treasure hunters They come in many different shapes and sizes Pull tabs can be eliminated from detection 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 The G incorporates proprietary circuitry and programming to eliminate false signals from severe ground conditions 5 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Arm Rest The Arm Rest may be moved forward or backward by removing the
27. f detection use the GROUND GRAB GG function to calibrate the detector to the ground where you are searching See the section on GROUND BALANCING for details The Basics continued on next page THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING 2 Trash lf searching for coins you want to ignore items like aluminum foil nails and pull tabs These undesirable items are generally identified toward the lower end of the 0 100 scale You can listen to the sounds of all objects detected and decide on what you want to dig up Or you can eliminate unwanted metals from detection by using the DISCRIMINATION feature 3 Identifying Buried Objects Different types of metals are classified along the arc at the top of the screen on a 0 100 scale from left to right A 2 digit numerical reading is also provided in the middle of the display for more precise target identification in Discrimination mode 4 Size and Depth of Buried Objects When using the detector in the motion DISC mode the relative depth of an object is displayed to the left of the display over the SIGNAL strength indicator A more accurate depth reading is available using PINPOINT Pinpoint displays target depth in inches The Pinpoint mode does not require the searchcoil to be in motion to detect metals The ability to hold the searchcoil motionless over the target also aids in tracing an outline of the buried object or in pinpointing the exact location of the object using techniques described in the pinpo
28. for the louder sounds riding on top of the constant background hum As you sweep the searchcoil notice the Fez0 iron oxide scale to the left of the display This indicates the amount of ground mineralization Most black sand is made of magnetite Gold nuggets are often found in concentrated black sand deposits For the best depth detection in highly mineralized soils use the All Metal mode For the most accurate Fe 0 reading pump the searchcoil over the ground While sweeping the searchcoil also notice the GND PHASE value in the middle of the screen GND PHASE is the ground phase this indicates the type of minerals in the soil Within an area the ground phase may change After ground balancing periodically compare GND PHASE to GND BAL If these two numbers differ by a great deal you may want to ground balance the detector again When not adjusting the knobs the GND BAL setting will always appear on the bottom right of the display GND BAL is the detector s internal ground balance setting The detector s default ground balance setting is 82 9 which is the best starting point for achieving the correct setting After you perform the Ground Grab procedure the GND BAL number will change to match your soll You can change the current GND BAL setting by pressing the or buttons See section on Ground Balancing for a more detailed explanation Experienced users often prefer to adjust the ground balance to get a weak
29. ground Different soils in different areas will require different GND BAL settings so balance to ground before you search See the section on Ground Balancing for a detailed description of this procedure Refer to the Ground Balancing section of this manual for a more in depth description Seiting the Controls As you adjust any of the controls notice that the values on the bottom right of the display indicate the settings of the value you are changing If you are new to metal detecting start with the GAIN and THRESHOLD controls at a low enough setting that you do not hear too many unwanted sounds like warble or a loud hum Set the GAIN at the 12 00 position or less Then set the THRESHOLD to a position where you hear a very slight background hum or if you prefer dial the control just left of that position to a setting where the detector is silent Unwanted Noise Read the section on Electrical Interference The G2 is a highly sensitive device It is intended for use outdoors Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference from a wide variety of devices in the home or office Sweeping the Searchcoil As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground try to keep the searchcoil parallel to the ground Avoid lifting the searchcoil at the end of your sweeps Operating in All Metal Mode continued on next page 16 OPERATING IN ALL METAL MODE Reading the Display Most gold prospecting and relic hunting is done by ear Listen
30. he goal of ground balancing is to equate the GND BAL number to the PHASE number PHASE is the measurement of the ground GND BAL is the detector s internal setting which calibrates the detector to the ground s phase Notice that the GND BAL number is three digits with a decimal point PHASE has only two digits GND BAL is a higher resolution number so may differ a bit from PHASE in a perfectly balanced scenario After pumping and releasing GG the exact measurement of the ground will be transferred to the GND BAL setting The two digit PHASE number displayed on the screen indicates the type of ground mineralization Some typical ground mineralization types are 0 10 Wet salt and alkali 5 25 Metallic iron Very few soils in this range You are probably over metal 26 39 Very few soils in this range occasionally some saltwater beaches 40 75 Red yellow and brown iron bearing clay minerals 75 95 Magnetite and other black iron minerals Ground Balancing continued on next page 23 GROUND BALANCING The goal of the Ground Balancing procedure is to eliminate the sound as the searchcoil is being pumped over the ground In some soils the sound is not completely eliminated After balancing to ground with GG some users may want to further adjust the ground balance point manually To manually adjust ground balance 1 Operate in ALL METAL mode 2 Pump searchcoil up and down over the ground as in the GG procedure 3 Press or whi
31. ical interference The second most common cause is a loose searchcoil connector The noise from a loose connector will usually be very erratic or intermittent in nature Try unplugging the searchcoil and then reconnecting it to ensure the connector is firmly installed If you use a searchcoil cover dirt or water can accumulate inside it and movement of those materials can cause false signals while sweeping the searchcoil Searchcoil covers must be periodically removed and cleaned 31 SEARCH TECHNIQUES Target Verification After detecting a target do the following 1 Walk around the target in a circle 2 While circling the target continue sweeping the searchcoil across the target 3 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 targets identification SEARCHCOIL MOVEMENT lf the tone or target ID When swinging the searchcoil changes as you circle the be careful to keep it level with target you may have multiple the ground about 1 2 inch from the surface Never swing the targets or an irregularly shaped object lf 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 be able to correlate audible and visual target feedback with certain types of metal objects
32. ighly sensitive device It is intended for use outdoors Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference from a wide variety of devices in the home or office In Discrimination mode when you sweep the coil over the ground it will usually be quieter than when holding the detector still Sweeping the Searchcoil As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground try to keep the coil parallel to the ground Avoid lifting the searchcoil at the end of your sweeps Operating in Discrimination Mode continued on next page 18 OPERATING IN DISCRIMINATION MODE Using PINPOINT Press and Hold the Pinpoint button to narrow down the location of a buried metal object Pinpoint is a mode of detection which does not require the searchcoil to be in motion A motionless searchcoil held over a metal object will induce a hum volume and pitch of the hum increase with target strength The approximate target depth in inches will be indicated in the center of the screen The depth scale is calibrated to coin sized objects Relative depth is indicated for larger or smaller objects Upon releasing the button you will return to the motion Discrimination detection mode If you keep the Pinpoint button depressed for a long time the audio tone may begin to drift If you plan to search like this release and re press the button periodically to avoid drift Drift may result in a loudening sound or a reduced sensitivity with no sound See the manual section on T
33. inting section of this manual 9 Electromagnetic Interference EMI Electrical interference EMI can cause a metal detector to chatter spontaneously to lose sensitivity for no apparent reason or to cause a periodic wobbly audio sound Common sources of electrical interference include power lines electronic communication equipment such as cellphones fluorescent lamps military electronics such as radar other metal detectors and computer equipment Your first line of defense against EMI is to reduce the Gain and or Threshold In areas with heavy EMI operating at reduced sensitivity levels will result in the loss of some depth but at least the metal detector will be usable See the 2 page section on ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE for a more thorough explanation of EMI and how to manage it 12 OPERATION amp CONTROLS POWERING UP Click the left knob to turn the detector ON After clicking the knob on continued clockwise rotation will increase the sensitivity in DISC mode or the GAIN in ALL METAL mode We suggest keeping the GAIN below 70 until you become familiar with the detector s operation HOW TO WORK THE CONTROLS TEKNETICS 50 30 40 60 70 DEPTH A NE OVERLOAD ERROR CANNOT GG ICI 4 O Ola gag SIGNALFe30 a IDGND PHASE DISCGND A ESA D el Lie LEVEL ON OFF GAIN e Click ON OFF e In DISC mode rotate to change GAIN sensitivity from 1 to 100 MODE SELECTION
34. ive a zip sound similar to that of a metal object Negative Response If the GND BAL setting is too low a number the response of minerals will be negative When the searchcoil is lowered to the ground in PinPoint or All Metal mode the machine will be silent The machine will sound off as the searchcoil is lifted away from the ground What if anything you hear in Discrimination mode depends on the Discrimination setting When searching in All Metal mode a negative hot rock will produce a boing sound after passing over it making it difficult to know where it is located It will not have the sound and feel of a metal object 24 GROUND BALANCING Technical Info Fe O BARGRAPH The Fe O 7 segment bargraph indicates the amount of ground mineralization independent of type expressed as an equivalent volume concentration of magnetite Fe O It updates every second Itis sensitive to motion and will give the most accurate readings if you pump the searchcoil up and down several times over the ground The presence of metal or hot rocks will cause the readings to be inaccurate If you stop moving the searchcoil the bargraph will go blank INDICATION RELATIVE Fe O SUSCEPTIBILITY MINERALIZATION 7 Bars High over 1 over 2500 2 to 6 Bars Medium 026 1 0 61 2 500 1 Bar Very Low 0 006 025 15 60 none less than 006 less than 15 Magnetic susceptibility is expressed in micro cgs units In a saltwater envir
35. lar segments representing the target category are illuminated Discrimination Control continued on next page 20 OPERATING IN DISCRIMINATION MODE Notice the segment status along the arc and the discrimination parameters they represent vary as you adjust the discrimination level with or For DISC values at bottom right hand corner of screen up to 40 Operation is tone discrimination only No targets are eliminated from detection Target IDs less than the DISC value induce a LOW tone e Represented by shaded segments At DISC value 41 Target elimination begins Targets in the blank segment region are not detected Target IDs less than the DISC value induce a LOW tone e Represented by shaded segments At DISC values over 41 The LOW tone range of targets progressively shrinks e Represented by shaded segments Target IDs less than the DISC value induce a LOW tone e Represented by shaded segments At DISC value 80 Suggestion Try changing the All detected targets induce V C O tones Settings watch the screen and pass Represented by solid segments objects over the searchcoil at each ho ar LOW iones setting It will quickly become obvious No targets under 80 are detected NAME CONUS WARC Here is an example of one possible setting Values from 20 to 49 Values from 50 to 100 will induce a LOW tone will induce V C O tones see p 25 Values less than 20 will NOT BE DETECTED E This value
36. le pumping lf the ground balance adjustment is incorrect there will be a difference in the sound as the searchcoil is either moving toward or away from the ground It sounds like you are either pulling the sound out of the ground or pushing the sound into the ground elf the sound is louder as you raise the searchcoil increase the ground balance setting elf the sound is louder as you lower the searchcoil reduce the ground balance setting NOTE Experienced users often prefer to adjust the ground balance to get a weak but audible response when lowering the searchcoil This is called adjusting for positive response POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE RESPONSE The purpose of ground balancing is to adjust the metal detector to ignore ground minerals If the setting is incorrect ground minerals will give either a positive or a negative response depending on which direction the adjustment is off Positive Response If the GND BAL setting is too high a number the response of minerals will be positive This means that when the searchcoil is lowered to the ground in PinPoint or All Metals mode the sound will get louder as the searchcoil approaches the ground The sound will grow quieter as the searchcoil is raised What if anything you will hear in Discrimination mode depends on the discrimination setting When searching in an All Metals mode if ground balance is properly set to cancel the ground and you sweep over a positive hot rock the rock will g
37. n lose its charge very rapidly 8 QUICK START DEMONSTRATION I Supplies Needed a Nail a Zinc Penny dated after 1982 e a Nickel a Quarter ll Position the Detector a Place the detector on a table with the searchcoil hanging over the edge Or better have a friend hold the detector with the searchcoil off pragas the ground ds b Keep the searchcoil away from walls floors and metal objects c Remove watches rings and jewelry d Turn off lights or appliances whose electromagnetic emissions may cause interference e Pivot the searchcoil back lll Click on detector with the left knob Set the Gain at the 12 00 position for this demonstration IV Click the right knob to the left to the DISC setting V a Wave the nail over the searchcoil b Press repeatedly while continuing to wave the nail e Notice the change in sound e Sound changes from a HIGH tone to V C O tones see page 25 VI Wave each object over the searchcoil Sweep coin flat and parallel to the searchcoil This is how you will usually find them buried a Notice the tones and 2 digit target IDs for each object b Motion is required Objects must be in motion over the searchcoil to be detected in this mode Vil Press the button several more times until the Disc value on the display 60 VIII Wave the nail over the searchcoil a The nail will not be detected b The nail has been discriminated out Quick
38. n x x x 14 Gola Pan x x x Classifier x x 2 Shatterproof Vials x x x Snuffer Bottle x x x Black Sand Magnet x x Treasure Scoop x x Tweezers x Magnifier X f a Y Crevice Tool x a Rock Pick x gt 0 E Instruction Booklet x x x Backpack x x FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT WWW TEKNETICST2 COM 1 800 413 4131 MG2 REV 4 102111
39. nd using headphones will improve your gold prospecting results For safety reasons do not use headphones near traffic or where other dangers like rattlesnakes are present This device is to be used with interconnecting cables headphone cables shorter than three meters 10 THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects When searching for metals underground or on the surface you have the following challenges and objectives 1 Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals 2 Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find like pull tabs 3 Identifying a buried metal object before you dig it up 4 Estimating the size and depth of objects to facilitate digging them up 5 Eliminating the effects of electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices Your G metal detector is designed with these things in mind 1 Ground Minerals All soils contain minerals Signals from ground minerals can interfere with the signals from metal objects you want to find All soils differ and can differ greatly in the type and amount of ground minerals present You therefore want to calibrate the detector to the specific ground conditions where you are hunting The detector incorporates both automated and manual ground balancing features which will eliminate false signals from most types of soils To maximize the detector s target identification accuracy and depth o
40. nt un gain admissible maximal et l imp dance requise pour chaque type d antenne Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste ou dont le gain est sup rieur au gain maximal indiqu sont strictement interdits pour l exploitation de l metteur Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante 37 38 TEKNETICS Copyright 2010 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form Published by First Texas Products L L C www tekneticst2 com 1465 H Henry Brennan Dr El Paso TX 79936 915 633 8354 CE 39 ACCESSORIES Teknetics Padded Carrying Bag 29 95 Bee Made of rugged double stitched nylon construction Includes handy outside zip pocket for extra batteries or small accessories CBAG T Teknetics Stereo Headphones 39 95 Use with Teknetics metal detectors with true stereo Utilizes 1 4 inch Stereo amp 1 8 inch plug Compatible with all Teknetics models
41. nterference that may cause undesired operation of the device This radio transmitter 8188A GB has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Antennas 1 5 DD Coil Part Number 5COIL TEK 2 11 DD Coil Part Number 11COIL TEK Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Le pr sent metteur radio 8188A GB a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne num r s ci dessous et aya
42. onment in the absence of iron minerals the bargraph indicates relative electrical conductivity In soils with greater than 10 000 micro cgs units magnetic susceptibility the signal from the soil may saturate or overload the circuitry This will not harm the detector but the machine will not be usable in that condition The solution is to hold the searchcoil several inches above the soil surface so it is not seeing as much dirt By listening and watching you will know how high you need to hold the searchcoil in order to avoid overload The highest magnetic susceptibilities are usually found in soils developed over igneous rocks in alluvial black sand streaks on beaches and in red clay soils of humid climates The lowest magnetic susceptibilities are usually found in white beach sands of tropical and subtropical regions and soils developed over limestone 25 TARGET DISPLAY and AUDIO SIGNAL Indicator The lower left bargraph designates SIGNAL strength only when operating in Discrimination mode The signal strength indicator at the bottom left of the screen indicates how large or close the buried metal target is If all bars are illuminated the target is large or close to the searchcoil If one or two bars are illuminated the target is far away or small or both DEPTH Indicator When operating in Discrimination mode a target s location and size can be verified using the PINPOINT control Press PinPoint to temporarily
43. pecting including a sophisticated ground balancing system separate control over signal gain and threshold and a unique discrimination control system These features also make for a great relic hunting detector While the G makes for a highly competent coin shooting detector its user interface and features are not specifically designed for this purpose As a coin shooter you will notice that the G exhibits slightly lower sensitivity to high conductivity coins like a U S quarter this is a result of its specialized design to emphasize sensitivity to small low conductivity metals like gold nuggets TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual and are standard terminology among treasure hunters 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 searchcoil s detection field DISCRIMINATION When the detector emits different tones for different tyoes 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 essential feature of professional metal detectors Discrimination allows the user to ignore trash and other 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 m
44. t dig non repeatable signals Remember to always carry a magnet to help discriminate gold from hot rocks and iron Gold will not be attracted to a magnet e Pieces of iron will always be attracted to a magnet e Negative hot rocks will almost always be attracted to a magnet e Positive hot rocks will usually be attracted to a magnet 29 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE EMI You are likely to encounter electrical interference when using your G metal detector It is important that you recognize electrical interference and take appropriate measures to deal with it This will prevent you from giving up on a worthwhile search site or from returning a properly functioning detector for repair Symptoms of electrical interference Electrical interference can cause a metal detector to chatter spontaneously to lose sensitivity for no apparent reason or to cause a periodic wobbly audio sound What you hear will depend on what operating mode you are using the detector s settings and the source of the electrical interference The most common manifestation is soontaneous chatter All metal detectors are susceptible to electrical interference but they vary in what kinds of electrical interference affect them In a given environment some metal detectors may be affected by electrical interference whereas others may not Common sources of electrical interference Common sources of electrical interference include overhead electric power lines un
45. this mode Seiting the Controls As you adjust any of the controls notice that the values on the bottom right of the display indicate the settings of the value you are changing GAIN If you are new to metal detecting start with the GAIN at a low enough setting that you do not hear any sounds when the searchcoil is sweeping across the ground with no metal present Start with GAIN at the 12 00 position or less In this mode Gain refers to the detector s sensitivity The higher the setting the deeper objects can be found and the more sensitive the detector is to very small metal objects MODE The right knob is not used in the Discrimination mode Click the right knob 100 counterclockwise If you turn the knob to the right you will leave Discrimination mode entering All Metal mode DISC LEVEL Press to eliminate unwanted metals from detection Each time you press the Disc Value at the bottom right of the display will increment by one Press and hold to increase the Discrimination level rapidly See the Target Identification section of the manual for a detailed description of this function Sections of the arc with no indication represent metals completely eliminated from detection Sections of the arc with a lightly shaded indication represent metals detected with a low tone Press to detect metals which were previously eliminated from detection Unwanted Noise Read the section on Electrical Interference This is a h
46. tiras Lis bal based aan Ae 13 GontrolPBanel Luro totale ook da dae a di do ons 13 Control Knobs Ole OM GA AS E Rota 14 Disc All Metal Threshold 15 Touchpad Controls OG Pinpoint synes eet dra ti geo se bee 15 Be ANG Oe ort a ir Cad Gest Se bese A A aes Se eR E 15 Operating in All Metal mode Ground Grab GG cd drid 16 Setting the GONTO S com ias parade 16 Unwanted Noise easter coa 16 Sweeping the Searchcoil 16 Reading the Display o oo ooo ee 17 Target Scale rat o ee ee ea are ee de 17 Operating in Discrimination mode Ground Grab GG escurrir tido aw Sd he coma eek 18 Setting the Controls cda a dee we eee e a 18 A E 18 MOde 2 6 2 aarti eins Ss os oh Ee She orl SE eee eee 18 DISC EEVI o ci Me sal apro 18 Unwanted Noise 18 Sweeping the Searchcoil 18 USMO PINDOME sarii suomi oon ans ga sa 19 Reading the Display 19 21 Ground Balancing 22 24 Ground Balancing Technical Info 25 Target Display amp Audio 26 Gola Prospecting ris ol DIA A e 27 28 RHO ROCKS Len NA es AN hb aa id e 29 Electrical Interference EMI 30 31 Search Techniques 32 Target PinpoiNtnNg ssk da eee e a 33 Optional Ss DD Searcnecoll s
47. tor Metal detectors are by their nature designed to detect magnetic fields and electric current always produces magnetic fields Coping with electrical interference The primary reason metal detectors provide a sensitivity gain and or threshold control is so that users can reduce sensitivity in order to eliminate response to electrical interference Some users are reluctant to reduce sensitivity out of fear of losing depth At reduced sensitivity settings you may lose some depth but at least you can still search The Gain and Threshold knobs control the sensitivity and are your first 30 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE EMI line of defense against electrical interference The Threshold control only applies to the All Metal mode Electrical interference is usually more controllable in the All Metals mode than in the Discrimination mode On the G2 setting the discrimination level between 60 and 70 will usually reduce electrical interference In the Discrimination mode the detector may chatter if the searchcoil is not in motion but once you start sweeping it over the ground the signal from the ground will usually suppress the electrical interference chatter except for an occasional pop or click which will not sound like a real target If you are conducting an indoor demonstration you may find that changing the orientation of the searchcoil will reduce the pickup of electrical interference lf you carry a cell phone or other high tech ele
48. 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 to 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 is the responsibility of the consumer must be prepaid to First Texas Products LLC To return your detector for service please first contact First Texas Products LLC for a Return Authorization RA Number Reference the RA number on your package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to First Texas Products L L C 1465 H Henry Brennan Dr El Paso TX 79936 Phone 915 633 8354 NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U S A This Warranty may vary in other countries check with your distributor for details Warranty does not cover shipping costs 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 According to FCC part 15 21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including i
49. with 1 4 inch amp 1 8 inch jacks HEADT Teknetics Pinpointer 69 95 Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects Audio signal indicator and vibrator No assembly required runs on 1 9 Volt Battery P NPOINTER Gold Pick 45 00 Tempered steel head is 10 long and the edge is 3 1 4 wide The Overall length is 19 with a durable fiberglass handle and a rubberized hand grip Includes a powerful super magnet attached to the head to quickly discriminate iron targets and magnetic hot rocks GOLDPICK Replacement Accessory Search Coils 11 Biaxial Standard Coil 11COIL TEK 199 95 5 Biaxial Accessory Coil 5COIL TEK 159 95 Coil Covers Specially made to protect your coil from abrasion and damage 11 Biaxial Standard Coil Cover COVER 11DD 19 99 5 Biaxial Coil Cover 5COVER CZ3 19 99 Lesche Knife 49 95 Made from high quality heat treated tempered steel The ultimate digging tool Comes with a durable sheath 12 in length with a 7 serrated blade Teknetics T Shirt 9 1999 100 cotton with Teknetics Logo Sizes LG XL amp XXL Teknetics Baseball Cap 14 95 One size fits all Teknetics Face Rain Cover 14 95 Specially made to protect from weather FACE COVER 13B Gold Gold Kit Deluxe Kit Hardrock Kit PASOLDKI OLDK2 OLDKITS Prospecting Kits 29 99 59 99 109 99 wz Items Included 10 Gold Pa
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