How to Ground Balance
The following steps will explain how to Ground Balance the Vista SMART. This is a very simple
process that allows you to balance the Vista SMART to all types of soil. This is very important in
order to obtain maximum sensitivity to small targets and depth.
Turn on the Vista SMART with the Power Switch
Set the Sensitivity as described in section 2.2
Controls/Sensitivity
Switch the three Position Trigger Switch to the 2 Tone Mode
Find an area free of metal targets
Turn the Ground knob all the way to the left
Lower the coil about 2 cm (1 inch) above the ground
Raise the coil up about 15 cm ( 6 inches)
Repeat this process as you gradually turn the Ground knob to the right until there is no or very
little noise as you lower and raise the coil
Set your desired level of Discrimination
Your Vista SMART is now Ground Balanced. If the soil conditions change significantly (by
moving from a plowed field into a wooded area for instance), you must ground balance your Vista
SMART again as described above.
You may Ground Balance in the Disc. Mode or All Metal Mode instead, but setting the Ground
Balance in the 2 Tone Mode is more precise. You can then switch to which ever mode you choose.
If you are receiving false signals from iron oxides in pottery or “Hot Rocks”, you can then Ground
Balance the Vista SMART directly over these objects to eliminate signals from these unwanted
targets.
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