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The Minelab SD2200v2

5.

Operation

These instructions can be followed by operators who are familiar with the

workings  and  general  terminology  of  detectors.  However,  Minelab

recommends that as the 

SD2200v2

 has new features and some of the

functions can differ from similar functions of other detectors, all operators

should read the Operating Instructions in section 5.2.

5.1

Quick Start Instructions

a) Switch the 

Power

 switch to 

“On”

.

b) Set  the 

Threshold

  control  so  that  sound  can  be  heard  in  the

headphones.

c) Hold the detector at waist height with the shaft horizontal, so that the

coil is vertical. Keeping the coil vertical, slowly move it around your

body through a half-circle

 

until the noise from interference is loudest.

Hold this position, keeping the coil motionless, and push the 

Tune 

button

once to start tuning function. Tuning takes approximately one minute.

A series of three beeps indicates that the best frequency has been

selected.

d) Rotate the 

Tone

 control to produce a threshold pitch that suits your

hearing.

e) Set the 

Channel

 switch to 

Both

 and the 

Audio

/

Boost

 switch to either

Shallow

  for  small  shallow  targets, 

Deep

  for  large,  deep  targets  or

N

 (Normal) for general detecting. (see section 5.2.7)

f) Set  the 

Iron  Discriminate

  switch  to  the 

Disc

  position  and  turn  the

Level Adjust

 to the middle of its range.

g) Ground balance the detector by pulsing the coil up and down and,

while  coil  is  in  motion,  flick  the 

Balance  Mode

  switch  from 

Fixed

to 

Track

.

h) Your detector is now ready to be used.
Minelab recommends that you take time to read this manual thoroughly to

help get the most out of your new 

SD2200v2

.

Instruction Manual

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5.2

Operating Instructions

This section gives a detailed description of how to operate the 

SD2200v2

detector. The section ‘Detector sounds’ contains definitions of some terms

with which the beginner should be acquainted.

5.2.1 Detector  Sounds

Threshold:

 

This is the background sound produced by the detector. The

loudness of the background sound is set with the 

Threshold 

control. Set

this so that it can just be heard. The pitch of the threshold sound can be

set to your preference using the 

Tone

 control.

Object signal:

 

This is an abrupt change of the pitch and volume of the

threshold sound. If the pitch drops first, then rises as the coil is passed

over a target, this generally (but not always) indicates a small target. If the

pitch rises first then falls as the coil is passed over a target, this generally

indicates a large target. The pitch variations can be different when operating

in 

Disc + ID

 mode (see section 5.2.9).

Ground noise:

 

These are irregular noises that are difficult or impossible

to pinpoint when moving the coil over the ground. They are caused by

changing chemistry or “mineralisation” of the ground. While the detector is

in 

Tracking

 mode these effects are minimised.

5.2.2 Turning on the SD2200v2

Hold the coil away from the ground and metal objects and switch the 

Power

switch to 

“On”

.

Note:

 

When the 

SD2200v2

 is turned off, it saves important information

(like last tuning and ground balance settings) in its internal memory. If

detection is started in the same spot, the user should not have to re-tune

or re-ground balance the detector.

5.2.3 Set the Threshold Control

The 

Threshold 

control should be set so that background tone is barely

audible. It is important to note that small surface objects, as well as

large deep objects, will produce very small changes in the threshold

sound.
It is therefore important to set the 

Threshold 

control correctly to ensure

that these targets are heard. We suggest that you experiment with known

targets to assist in setting this and the other controls to suit your hearing.

Summary of Contents for SD2200V2

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Page 2: ...ATA OR BOTH Minelab Electronics Pty Limited This work is copyright Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permissio...

Page 3: ...d balance as well as discriminating between ferrous and non ferrous items makes this machine easier and faster to use than ever before It will re open old gold fields where mineralised or hot ground a...

Page 4: ...mplete Shaft Assembly 8012 0029 7 Armrest 2 halves 8001 0014 8 1 Nylon Bolts 2 4001 0001 9 Nylon Wing Nuts 2 4002 0003 10 Armrest Cover 8001 0012 11 Armrest Strap 8005 0019 12 6V 12Ah Gell Cell Batter...

Page 5: ...n 7 for more details on detecting techniques i Wind the coil cable around the shaft and plug the coil connector into the coil socket on the control box Ensure that the cable is firmly attached to the...

Page 6: ...oduced by different types of targets In the Shallow position signals from small targets close to the surface of the ground will be amplified allowing easier detection of such targets This option is be...

Page 7: ...the threshold to be blanked or silenced In Disc ID mode a strong signal from a ferrous object will cause the threshold to be blanked just as it does in Disc mode In addition a signal of medium streng...

Page 8: ...e the SD2200v2 detector The section Detector sounds contains definitions of some terms with which the beginner should be acquainted 5 2 1 Detector Sounds Threshold This is the background sound produce...

Page 9: ...sier to hear these target signals This setting will also tend to boost ground noise so this setting is best used in quiet ground Instruction Manual Page 15 The Deep position is recommended when lookin...

Page 10: ...ility searching in Fixed and regularly rebalancing when required can have advantages People who have used previous SD models must note that setting the Channel switch does not affect the operation of...

Page 11: ...r needs to monitor the pitch of the signal as the coil is swept over the buried metal target Most ferrous targets will produce a changing pitch signal as the coil is moved back and forth across the ta...

Page 12: ...interpretation indicating an overload of signal Lift the coil slightly higher above the ground and the discrimination functions will return The Disc mode discrimination will only blank a ferrous sign...

Page 13: ...eas where the unreasonable abundance of trash makes the digging of everything impractical Note Discrimination functions will work only on strong positive signals Weak signals will give normal all meta...

Page 14: ...as reduced battery life can result Instruction Manual Page 25 7 Detecting Techniques 7 1 Searching The SD2200v2 is a motion detector which means that it must be moving in relation to a target in order...

Page 15: ...ps The charcoal may be below the ground level and it is not always obvious until you have actually dug up and located the cause of these noises a few times Once the charcoal is removed from the ground...

Page 16: ...ays replace any soil and grass that you have removed Carry at least one of the following digging tools with you when searching The best tools are a small strong digging spade a pick a shovel a crowbar...

Page 17: ...ronic instrument It is finely engineered and housed in a durable container Take care of it in the following way It is vitally important to keep the connectors dry and clean Do not expose the detector...

Page 18: ...Minelab reserves the right to make changes to this specification without notice Length Maximum 1 3m Minimum 1 1m Weight Complete excl battery 2 4kg Configuration Shaftmount Yes Hipmount No Transmissi...

Page 19: ...to the Product Warranty card Please note it is the responsibility of the owner to pay transport costs for the detector to and from Minelab for repair Instruction Manual Page 35 12 Accessories Figure...

Page 20: ...Good depth on Can be adversely Monoloop small medium affected by some Good nuggets variable mineralisation 11 Double D Good but Monoloops Good Good standard are recommended issue 18 Greatest depth on...

Page 21: ...nvironmentally safe manner Disposal of unwanted electronic equipment in landfilled waste may contribute to adverse long term environmental effect due to the leaching of contaminating and toxic substan...

Page 22: ...he Minelab SD2200v2 Minelab Service Repair Form Today s Date Detector Model Serial No Purchased From Purchase Date Part s Supplied for Service Description of Fault Owner s Name Address Phone B H A H F...

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