Minelab X-Terra 50 Manuel d'instructions

Turn on (pg. 20)Choose a discrimination pattern (pg. 32, 33)Adjust sensitivity (pg. 45) and volume (pg. 47) Choose a noise cancel* channel (pg. 49)Adj

15CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY ASSEMBLED YOUR X-TERRA. IT IS NOW READY FOR DETECTING!14Thread your arm through the armrest and strap. Grasp

17Shaft is the correct lengthShaft is too shortThe correct position of armrest and length of shaft should allow you to swing the coil in front of your

1819POWER turns the detector on/off . Accesses and scrolls through detecting settings. This button has two functions. Assists in locating the exact pos

20There are many metallic objects inside the house (e.g. nails in the fl oor, reinforcing in the walls) that will result in overloading the detector’s

22Pass the coil across the objects, one at a time, and observe the LCD and the detector’s sounds as it detects each object.Note: If you are getting si

242525121 icon to indicate the targets depth from the coil,approx. 0-2” (0-5cm)Ferrous nailAll Metal PatternThe all metal pattern turns off every disc

27The X-Terra has a number of diff erent icons that have been designed to best represent and identify the metal objects in the ground. Target IDBuried

2812Rejected segments appear as black, accepted segments disappear altogether (allowing signals from metal objects). The combinations of accepted and

3031The combinations of accepted and rejected segments are referred to as patterns. The X-Terra has preset discrimination patterns that have been cust

1212121212121212312234On the X-Terra 30 PATTERNS toggles between the all metal pattern (AM) and pattern 1.The all metal pattern cannot be edited.12345

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34351212345ALDuring normal detection, the X-Terra operates with discrimination patterns. When a target signal is heard, it is an advantage to identify

3637A trowel, knife or small spade are good tools for recovering targets. Once a target has been located, clear the surface of loose material and chec

383912Target IDTarget signals contain both ferrous and conductivity information. This is digitally processed and results in a number being displayed t

4041Headphones are not included with the X-Terra (Accessory Headphones, pg. 66)MenuThe X-Terra has a list of settings (sensitivity, volume, noise canc

4243121212Target IDDiscriminated (rejected) segmentDepthDetected (accepted) segmentDetectionThe target ID, discrimination segments and depth automatic

44451212The X-Terra detectors are highly sensitive and therefore have a wide sensitivity adjustment range. It is important to set the correct sensitiv

46471212Volume is the level of sound the detector gives when a target is detected. The volume control limits the potential loudness of target signals.

484912121345AL1345AL1345ALMenu scale segments will fl ash for 3 seconds while calibrating the channelx2There is no loss in depth or sensitivity if the

50Ground balancing the detector reduces false detections and enables good targets to be displayed and heard correctly.Ground balance settings aff ect b

53High1345AL1345AL1345AL4” (10 cm)Using the detector in all metal, fi nd a clear area of ground without any targets.Hold the coil parallel and 4” (10 c

3Metal detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over the world. By getting to know your X-Terra you can become one of t

12345ALThe detector’s preset discrimination patterns can be edited to create custom patterns. Method 1 - to reject a specifi c target ID using an actua

12345AL12345AL12Press and hold Press once56Custom patterns are saved when the X-Terra is switched off . To erase custom patterns and return to preset

5859Start Up SequenceWhen the detector is turned on, there is a short three note tune during its start up sequence. Positive AcknowledgementThe detect

6012345AL12345AL1112345AL12345ALCoil UnpluggedThe coil has been disconnected from the detector.Coil ErrorThe coil is not communicating with the contro

6263621.5 V Alkaline1.2 V NiMH/NiCad63The X-Terra is capable of using diff erent types of AA batteries: 1.5 V Alkaline 1.5 V Carbon 1.5 V Lithium (

6465The X-Terra is a high quality electronic instrument, fi nely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper care of your X-Terra is co

6667Connecting HeadphonesAlways use headphones with a ¼“ jack.Open the rubber headphone cover located on the left hand side of the control box.Plug th

6869Skid PlateA skid plate comes as standard with the detector. If it wears out from excessive sweeping along the ground, accessory skidplates are ava

7071X-Terra 502 (Standard 7.5 kHz, High 18.75 kHz)2 + All Metal18315Steps of 3 (-9, -6, -3, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45) E

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2346891011121314Back Cover VFLEX TechnologyAssembling Your X-TerraConnecting the CoilShaft AssemblyArmrest AssemblyConnecting the Control BoxCoil Cabl

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Power SupplyAudioTransmitLCD ReceiveKeypadPRIMARY MICRO (IN CONTROL BOX) DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) CODEC SIGNAL CONVERSIONThe X-Terra detectors

67Rubber washers (2)Plastic wing nut Plastic boltArmrest screwArmrest strapVelcro tabs (2)Before assembling your X-Terra please check that the package

98Plug the two rubber washers into the holes on either side of the lower shaft yoke.Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of the coil. Ensure th

1011Place the armrest onto the top of the upper shaft, lining up the central hole in the armrest with a hole in the aluminium shaft. Position the armr

13Wind the coil cable around the lower and middle shaft enough times to take up the slack.Use the velcro tabs to keep the coil cable in place against