Minelab X-Terra 505 Manuel d'instructions

Instruction Manual

16holding the deteCtor17sweeping the CoilShaft is the correct lengthShaft is too shortThe correct position of armrest and length of shaft should allow

18introduCing the Control panel19Keypad layoutPower turns the detector On or O. Scrolls through the dierent discrimination patterns.Liquid Crystal

20turning on the deteCtor21lCd layoutThere are many metallic objects inside the house (e.g. nails in the oor, reinforcing in the walls) that will res

2223a simple deteCting exerCisePass the coil across the objects, one at a time, and observe the LCD and the detector’s sounds as it detects each objec

2425example deteCtions1 icon to indicate the targets depth from the coil, approx. 0-2” (0-5cm)Ferrous nailAll Metal Pattern The all metal pattern turn

27target id26how deteCtors worKThe X-Terra has a number of dierent icons that have been designed to best represent and identify the metal objects in

28disCrimination sCale291212345ALRejected segments appear as black, accepted segments disappear altogether (allowing signals from metal objects). The

3130preset disCrimination patternsThe combinations of accepted and rejected segments are referred to as patterns. The X-Terra has preset discriminatio

32preset disCrimination patterns33Pattern 2 Accepts signals from most nonferrous targets (X-Terra 305 IDs: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44). (X-Terra 5

35Choosing a disCrimination pattern – x-terra 50534Choosing a disCrimination pattern – x-terra 305On the X-Terra 305, Patterns toggles between patte

1Congratulations on purChasing your x-terra! Metal detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over the world. By gett

3736pinpointing12345ALDuring normal detection, the X-Terra operates with discrimination patterns. When a target signal is heard, it is an advantage to

3839reCovering the targetA trowel, knife or small spade are good tools for recovering targets. Once a target has been located, clear the surface of lo

4140lCd iCons12Target ID Target signals contain both ferrous and conductivity information. This is digitally processed and results in a number being d

4342lCd iConsHeadphones are not included with the X-Terra (Accessories, p. 72)Menu The X-Terra has a list of settings (Sensitivity, Noise Cancel, Thr

4445seleCting menu settingsoperationTarget IDDiscriminated (rejected) segmentDepthDetected (accepted) segmentDetection The target ID, discrimination

4647adjusting sensitivitysensitivityThe X-Terra detectors are highly sensitive and therefore have a wide sensitivity adjustment range. It is important

4849noise CanCelThere is no loss in depth or sensitivity if the Noise Cancel channel is changed.The detector may become noisy or erratic due to electr

5051adjusting thresholdthresholdThreshold is the constant background sound produced by the detector to help distinguish between desirable and undesira

5253adjusting volumevolumeVolume is the level of sound the detector gives when a target is detected. The volume control limits the potential loudness

5455adjusting tonestonesThe number of Target ID Tones may be selected from the Tones menu. There are 4 dierent options for the X-Terra 305, and 5 fo

2Contents34 VFLEX Technology6 Assembling Your X-Terra 8 Connecting the Coil 9 Shaft Assembly 10 Armrest Assembly 11 Connecting the Control Box 1

56ground balanCeHighly mineralised soil may produce false signals and distract from real targets.Mineralised ground and ‘hot rocks’ may register as –9

594” (10 cm)If ground balance is in between two numbers, select the lowest number.58adjusting ground balanCe Using the detector in all metal, nd a c

61editing disCrimination patterns – method 260editing disCrimination patterns – method 1The detector’s preset discrimination patterns can be edited to

63faCtory presets62erasing patternsPress and hold Press and hold Press oncePress onceCustom patterns are saved when the X-Terra is switched o. To era

6465soundsStart Up Sequence When the detector is turned on, there is a short three note tune during its start up sequence. Positive Acknowledgement Th

6766error messages1112345AL12345ALCoil Unplugged The coil has been disconnected from the detector.Coil Error The coil is not communicating with the c

Overvoltage If the battery voltage is too high, (above 8 V) the battery icon will flash and the detector will shut down.Full 2 black segments inside t

7071Care of your x-terraThe X-Terra is a high quality electronic instrument, nely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper care of

7273aCCessoriesHeadphones have many advantages. They block out external noise such as wind and trac, allowing you to listen more closely to target si

7475X-Terra 505 3 (Low 3kHz, Standard 7.5 kHz, High 18.75 kHz) 3 + All Metal 19 3 16 Steps of 3 (-9, -6, -3, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33

Primary micro (in control box) Digital Signal ProceSSing (DSP) coDec Signal converSionThe 2nd generation X-Terra Series incorporate Minelab’s proven V

76serviCe and repair formOwners NameAddressTelephone Day ( ) Home ( )Fax ( )Email Todays DateDetector / ModelSerial NumberPurchased FromPurch

Turn on (p. 20) Choose a Discrimination Pattern (pp. 30–35) Adjust Sensitivity (p. 46) and Volume (p. 52) Choose a Noise Cancel channel (p. 48)

67Before assembling your X-Terra please check that the package includes these parts: Coil Skidplate (tted to coil) Lower shaft Middle shaft Upper s

9shaft assembly8ConneCting the Coil Plug the two rubber washers into the holes on either side of the lower shaft yoke. Slide the yoke into the yoke

11ConneCting the Control box10armrest assembly Place the armrest onto the top of the upper shaft, lining up the central hole in the armrest with a ho

1312permanently ConneCting the Control box Wind the coil cable around the lower and middle shaft enough times to take up the slack. Use the velcro

15holding the deteCtor14Thread your arm through the armrest and strap. Grasp the handle of the detector and rest your forearm in the armrest. Your elb