Minelab GPX5000 Manuel d'instructions

Instruction Manual

16 17Adjusting the Detector for Comfortable DetectingNote: For comfortable, long term detecting, it is important you take the time to adjust the detec

18 19Charging the Battery The aluminium battery case contains the 7.4V Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack and an internal charging circuit. Supplied w

20 21Taking Care of your BatteryBattery LED Patterns The Lithium-ion battery is specifically designed for the GPX Series. The Lithium-ion battery i

22 23Detector SoundsTarget Response (Metal Object Response)This is a change in the tone (pitch) and volume of the Threshold when a target is detected

24 25Rear Control PanelLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)Displays all the menu functions and settings. Now with backlight (p. 50).Function Select (p. 48) sc

26 27LCD Menu StructureMany of the GPX Series functions are accessed through the LCD Menu. These are explained in further detail throughout the rest o

28 29GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory PresetGPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range General, Deep, Custom (Patch, Hi-Mineral, Hi-Trash, Pinpoint) General,

30 31The detector may be affected by electrical interference from thunderstorms and other climatic conditions, powerlines, radio transmitters, electri

32 33Threshold Adjusting the background audio level.Threshold is the constant audible background tone or 'hum' produced by the detector. The

34 35GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory PresetNormal, Enhance, Sens Smooth, Fine Gold, Sens Extra, Salt/Gold, Sharp, Coin/Relic Normal, Enhance, Se

1Congratulations on purchasing your Minelab metal detector!Gold detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over the wor

36 37GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range The Coil/Rx control changes the search pattern and sensitivity of the coil. This improves the versatility and chara

38 39GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Tracking, Fixed Tracking, Fixed Ground Balance Compensating for ground mineralisation.Most ground contains not only

4 0 41Ground Balance Procedure for Tracking For Ground Balance type General.1 Find a clear area of ground without any targets.2 Change the Ground Ba

42 43Ground Balance Procedure for Fixed For Ground Balance type General.1 Find a clear area of ground without any targets.2 Change the Ground Balanc

44 45Restoring Factory Presets The GPX Series are provided with a Factory Preset selection of menu settings, suitable for first-time users. Until

4 6 47Factory PresetsGPX 5000 Main Menu (Universal Functions)Function Range Factory PresetBacklight O, 1–8 2Battery Test 0–8.0V, +8.0V –Volume Limit

48 49Setting Control Adjusting settings.Function Select Control Scrolling through functions.Navigation Arrows Indicate which way the menu can scroll.F

50GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset51Off, 1–8 Off, 1–8 2Battery Test Viewing the battery voltage.LCD BacklightIn low lighting conditions th

52GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset531–20 1–20 12Volume Limit Setting the maximum volume of all sounds.Volume Limit sets the maximum level

54GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset55General, Specific, Off General, Off GeneralGround Balance Type(Ground Balance) OffIn very benign soils

2 3ContentsQuick StartIntroducing the GPX 5000 and GPX 4800List of Parts Assembly Adjusting the Detector for Comfortable Detecting Charging the Batter

56 57GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory PresetGround Balance Procedure for SpecificSpecial Soil/TimingsYou can select which timings will be activa

58GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset59GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory PresetSpecial Continued...0–255 0–255 128Manual Tune Reducing el

60GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset61Patch, Hi-Mineral, Hi-Trash, Pinpoint Not Available PatchChanging Search Modes ( )Via the LCD. The Se

62GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset63GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset1–20 1–15 11 (GPX 5000), 8 (GPX 4800)Rx Gain Adjusting the

64GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset65GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset1–100 1–100 50Audio Tone Adjusting the pitch of the Thresh

66GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset67GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset1–20 1–10 10 (GPX 5000), 5 (GPX 4800)Stabilizer1–20 1–20 1

68GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset69GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory PresetNormal, Inverted Factory Set to Normal NormalResponse Inve

70GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset71Slow, Medium, Fast Slow, Medium, Fast MediumTracking Speed Keeping up with changing ground.Tracking Gr

72GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset73Off (All Metal), 1–10 Off (All Metal), 1–10 Off (All Metal)Iron RejectThe GPX Series are capable of re

74GPX 5000 Range GPX 4800 Range Factory Preset75Off (All Metal), 1–10 Off (All Metal), 1–10 Off (All Metal)Iron Reject Rejecting ferrous targets.Not a

4 5FeaturesIntroducing the and Ground Balance (GB) Type Ground Balance Type has three settings: Normal, Specific, and GB Off. Normal is the preferred

76 77Custom Name ( )Changing your Custom Search Mode name. You can personalise any of the four Custom Search Modes with a name from the Custom Name l

78 79Recovering the TargetDouble D Setting Monoloop (Mono) Setting (with Double D coil)Strongest SignalTo pinpoint a detected target sweep the general

80 81Detecting TipsRecovering the Target Continued...6 If the target signal disappears from the hole sweep the coil over the loose dirt and pinpoint

82 83Commander CoilsDetecting Tips Continued...– Do not try to eliminate what might appear to be a faint, isolated ground noise by balancing the dete

84 85Choosing the Right Coil for the JobCommander Coils Continued...18” Round Double DA serious coil for the serious operator. The 18” Double D punche

86 87TroubleshootingChoosing the Right Coil for the Job Continued...Small, Shallow NuggetLarge, Deep NuggetHighly MineralisedLess MineralisedOpen Gro

88 89GlossaryControl Box This encloses the electronic circuitry of the detector. The control box generates the Tx (transmit) signals sent by the coil

90 91Taking Care of Your Detector (Taking Care of your Battery, p. 21)Glossary Continued...Salt Mineralisation Salt content in the ground causes a neg

92 93User PreferencesGPX 5000 Main Menu (Universal Functions)Function Range My PreferredBacklight O, 1–8Battery Test 0–8.0V, +8.0VVolume Limit 1–20GB

94 95WarrantyTechnical SpecificationsThe GPX 5000 and GPX 4800 control box has a warranty covering parts and labour. The Commander coils have a warran

6 7List of PartsBattery HarnessLower Shaft11" Coil Upper Shaft Handle (with Quick-Trak Button)Power CableLithium-ion BatteryControl Box Headphone

Today’s DateDetector / ModelSerial NumberPurchased FromPurchase DatePart(s) SentOwner’s NameAddressTelephone ( ) Day HomeMobileFax ( )EmailService

Minelab Electronics Pty LtdPO Box 537, Torrensville Plaza Adelaide, South Australia, 5031 Australia Tel: +61 (0)8 8238 0888 Fax: +61 (0)8 8238 0890 Em

8 9Assembly Spring loaded pinThe Coil cable is directly wired into the coil and is not removable. Any attempt to disconnect this cable will void your

10 11Assembly Continued... Connecting the Coil Cable:1 Wind the coil cable around the lower and upper shafts enough times to take up the slack. Leav

12 13Assembly Continued... Connecting the Battery Pack:1 Place the battery into the battery harness pouch.2 Connect the headphones and the power ca

14 15Assembly Continued... Fitting the Battery Harness:1 Thread your arms through the harness, so the battery pack sits on your back. 2 Clip the wa