C-SCOPE CS1220XD, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...if the batteries are OK Set SENSITIVITY to mid position 12 o clock With the search head 1 2 cm from the ground press and hold the RETUNE button lower mid and adjust the TUNE control until a tone is ju...

Page 2: ...THODS OF OPERATION 9 GENERAL HINTS 13 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL AVAILABLE FROM C SCOPE 15 CHARGING BATTERIES 16 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT APPROACH 16 SWEEPING TECHNIQUE 17 METAL DETECTING AND THE ENGLISH...

Page 3: ...ompartment B Upper Stem Handle Grips C Din Plug Socket D Stem Connecting Nut E Cable F Lower Stem G Search Head Fastener H Power On Off Tuning I Signal Meter J Sensitivity K Discrimination L Ground Se...

Page 4: ...ecoming a good metal detectorist is like becoming a good photographer or fisherman that is although it is an advantage to buy the best equipment having bought it patience and hours of practice are nee...

Page 5: ...using Fit the cover and tighten the two captive screws finger tight Note Zinc Carbon batteries should not be left in the detector for long periods where they could leak so remember to remove them at t...

Page 6: ...enabled with the battery condition displayed on the meter 8 When turned clockwise the control will adjust the sensitivity of the detector to metal objects By increasing the sensitivity by tuning this...

Page 7: ...ed targets by the needle moving to the left of central Positive targets i e those likely to be worthwhile digging for are indicated by no needle movement or a deflection to the right of centre The Aud...

Page 8: ...sted for each Discriminate mode by operating the DISCRIMINATE LEVEL control on the Main Control Box i e GD1 Discriminate level 0 No discrimination GD1 Discriminate level 10 Iron and silver foil discri...

Page 9: ...ate mode operational iv Signal strength when in GD1 or GD2 and the all metal Ground mode METHODS OF OPERATION There are two main ways to use the CS1220XD 1 Pre programmed searching for ease of use 2 M...

Page 10: ...he RETUNE push button If the tuning level alters or wanders off tune do not adjust the TUNE control Simply operate the RETUNE push button which will automatically re tune the detector to the original...

Page 11: ...er will indicate whether the target is accepted or rejected In this mode the audio pitch is constant Manual Control Modes There are two manually set modes set by the FUNCTION switch i GD1 ii GD2 The o...

Page 12: ...t of Discriminate control Position Set to Approximately 7 in GD1 The target can be analysed if the DISCRIMINATE rotary control had been set to a known level For instance at the beginning of the search...

Page 13: ...ffect In practice this means setting it to the highest level possible which of course will depend on the degree of mineralisation and how capable the operator is at keeping the search head level with...

Page 14: ...rge an area you get a detector signal and try to outline the object before you dig After digging up the object compare the object size shape depth and position in the ground with signal information yo...

Page 15: ...y at point X will reveal the find With little practice size shape and depth of an article may be estimated in this way before digging ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL Available from C Scope Headphones Headphones...

Page 16: ...and for the best results the operator needs the right approach attitude and technique Too many beginners neglect the importance of pre planning and research before using their detector in the field an...

Page 17: ...ssible so that you can recognise every kind of signal Indeed a good detector operator can often tell you what is being detected before it is unearthed Search Head Position A B C D It is essential that...

Page 18: ...and has a better right than the finder The solution here of course is to obtain permission beforehand and to come to some agreement with the landowner with regards to the division of any finds If on t...

Page 19: ...landowner 7 Familiarise yourself with the law relating to archaeological sites Remember it is illegal for anyone to use a metal detector on a scheduled ancient monument unless permission has been obta...

Page 20: ...tight and the batteries are securely clipped into place b Loose search head cable connection tighten c Radio interference see above The Detector Drifts Out Of Tune a Temperature drift caused by change...