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Note: The detector beeps just as the
center of the searchcoil passes directly
over the buried target.

If you have difficulty pinpointing very
strong signals, try lifting the searchcoil
higher off the ground until a weaker
but more concise signal is heard. For
very weak signals, move the coil in
short quick sweeps close to the
ground.

FALSE SIGNALS

Your detector is extremely sensitive,
and will detect even deeply-buried
metal. Because of this, trash-induced
signals and other sources of interfer-
ence might cause signals that seem
confusing. The key to handling these
types of signals is to dig for only those
targets that emit a strong, repeatable
signal. As you sweep the searchcoil
back and forth over the ground, learn
to recognize the difference between
signals that occur at random and sig-
nals that are stable and repeatable.

To reduce false signals when search-
ing very trashy ground, scan only a
small area at a time using slow, short
overlapping sweeps. To help prevent
erratic signals and pinpoint targets in
trashy areas, try a smaller searchcoil
(see “Optional Accessory” on Page 3).

Summary of Contents for 63-3011

Page 1: ...Cat No 63 3011 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Three Mode Discriminator Metal Detector with Analog Signal Strength Meter ...

Page 2: ...headphones Headphone Jack lets you connect headphones with a 1 4 inch plug not supplied to the detector Discrimination and Tone Control lets you adjust the detector s discrimi nation and adjust the tone it sounds This lets you set the detector so you can quickly tell when it has found the type of metal you are searching for and automatically ignore junk metal while you search Two Tone Audio Discri...

Page 3: ...ch as RadioShack Unlimited No 10484954 not supplied might work better for you This searchcoil is highly sensitive and offers superior performance when hunting for small objects such as gold nuggets or small pieces of jewelry or when hunting in mineralized or highly trashy areas Because of its smaller size it has a narrower detection field and is less susceptible to interference from junk metal Thi...

Page 4: ...8 Operation 8 Viewmeter 8 SENSITIVITY 8 DISC ALL METAL TONE 8 DISC TONE 8 Testing the Detector 9 Holding the Detector 10 Using the Detector 10 Fine Tuning the Detector 11 Adjusting SENSITIVITY 11 Adjusting DISC TONE 12 Pinpointing a Target 12 False Signals 13 Troubleshooting 14 Care and Maintenance 15 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 16 ...

Page 5: ...comfortably hold the detector so the searchcoil is level to the ground and about 1 2 to 2 inches above the ground with your arm relaxed at your side 4 Adjust the searchcoil to the desired position then tighten it by turning the bolt and knob in oppo site directions until they stop Caution Do not overtighten the searchcoil or use tools such as pli ers to tighten it 5 Wind the searchcoil s cable aro...

Page 6: ...t clicks 2 While holding down the release clip on the right side of the battery compartment door lift off the door 3 Snap a 9 volt battery onto each battery terminal then slide the batteries inside the compartment 4 Carefully insert the tabs on the battery compartment door into the slots on the detector then press in on the door until it clicks to close it LOW BAT on the front of the detector flas...

Page 7: ...inch 6 35 mm plug into HEADPHONE on the front panel The detector s internal speaker dis connects when you connect head phones Notes Mono headphones do not work with the detector unless you con nect a mono to stereo adapter such as Cat No 274 1520 not supplied between the headphone jack and the detector You cannot use the detector to adjust the headphone s volume Traffic Safety Do not wear headphon...

Page 8: ...urn the detector on or off and increase or decrease the de tector s sensitivity at any operational setting DISC ALL METAL TONE This control lets you select any of the detector s three operating modes DISC at this setting the detector au tomatically rejects iron and can be ad justed to reject most trash items The detector sounds a unique tone when it detects metal ALL METAL at this setting the de t...

Page 9: ...he floor which will interfere with the objects you are testing or mask the signal completely 5 Adjust the searchcoil so the flat part points toward the ceiling 6 Make sure the detector is set to detect the type of metal you are using to test it see Adjusting DISC TONE on Page 12 7 Slowly move a sample of the material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring or a coin side to side 1 2 inch...

Page 10: ...e of the material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring or a coin on the ground If you are using valuable metal such as gold to test the detector mark the area where you placed the item to help you find it later Do not place it in tall grass or weeds 6 While holding the searchcoil level to the ground about 1 2 inches above the surface slowly move it over the area where you placed the s...

Page 11: ...aluable metal objects If a signal is broken or does not repeat after you sweep the searchcoil over the target a few times the target is probably junk metal False signals can be caused by trashy ground electrical interfer ence or large oddly shaped pieces of junk metal 7 Try finding other metal in the area When you find a metal item wait a few seconds after the tone stops before continuing to allow...

Page 12: ...u set DISC ALL METAL TONE to TONE then set the detector s discrimination too high the detec tor will not detect gold items and nickels PINPOINTING A TARGET Accurately pinpointing a target while detecting makes digging it up easier Accurately pinpointing small metal ob jects takes practice We suggest that you practice finding and digging up small metal objects on your own prop erty before you searc...

Page 13: ...s trash induced signals and other sources of interfer ence might cause signals that seem confusing The key to handling these types of signals is to dig for only those targets that emit a strong repeatable signal As you sweep the searchcoil back and forth over the ground learn to recognize the difference between signals that occur at random and sig nals that are stable and repeatable To reduce fals...

Page 14: ...pointing the target from several dif ferent angles see Pinpointing a Target on Page 12 If the detector does not display and sound the same signal each time the target is probably heavily oxidized metal The detector sounds only one kind of tone and discrimina tion does not work DISC ALL METAL TONE is set to ALL METAL or DISC This is not a malfunction Set DISC ALL METAL TONE to TONE see DISC ALL MET...

Page 15: ...al parts Use and store the detector only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic de vices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Handle the detector gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the detector to work improp erly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Batteries can le...

Page 16: ... ANY INDI RECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the produ...

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