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Fisher Labs F75 - User Manual

Fisher Labs F75
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Metal Detector
Users Manual
The F75 is a multipurpose metal detector. Its most popular uses are coinshooting and relic
hunting, and it is also well-suited to gold prospecting.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Light weight and well-balanced: best ergonomically engineered detector in the industry.
Intuitive menu-driven user interface
Large LCD screen
Visual indicators of important values such as:
Target Identification
Target Confidence
Target Depth (both running-depth and pinpoint-depth)
Ground Mineralization
Multiple Search Modes:
Discrimination
Static All-Metal
Motion All-Metal
Trigger-actuated FASTGRAB
ground balancing with manual override
Waterproof 11-inch open-frame BiAxial™ searchcoil
Trigger-actuated target pinpointing with variable audio pitch
Fully Adjustable Arm Rest
Display backlight for night and low-light conditions
Notch and discrimination controls
Covers provided for both the control housing and battery box.
If you have any questions, or need assistance with your metal detector,
Call 1-915-225-0333, and ask for Fisher Hobby Technical Service
Copyright Fisher Research Labs, Inc., February 28, 2007
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Fisher Labs F75 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFisher Labs
ModelF75
CategoryMetal Detector
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

Quick Start Guide

Assembly Instructions

Mechanicals

Batteries

Details on battery types, life, and installation for the F75 detector.

Arm Rest Adjustment

Explains the adjustable width and position of the arm rest for user comfort and stability.

Introduction to the Fisher F75

High Performance Features

Highlights the F75's capabilities in sensitivity, ground balancing, and target identification for various uses.

User Comfort Design

Focuses on the detector's lightweight design, adjustable arm rest, and ergonomic grip for user comfort.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Describes the LCD display's menu system, target ID, battery condition, and mineralisation information.

Reset Functionality

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to reset the F75's microprocessor settings to factory defaults.

Controls Overview

On-Off & Volume Knob

Details the function of the knob for powering on/off and controlling audio volume for speaker and headphones.

Menu Pushbutton

Explains how to use the red button to navigate menu selections and recall settings.

Settings Knob

Describes how to use the knob to change settings and select operating modes.

Trigger Switch

Explains the trigger's function for PinPoint and FASTGRAB automatic ground balancing activation.

The Menu System

Ground Balancing

Automatic Ground Balancing (FASTGRAB)

Outlines the steps for using the FASTGRAB feature to automatically balance the detector to ground conditions.

Manual Ground Balancing

Explains when manual ground balancing is preferred and the general process involved.

Performing Manual Ground Balancing

Provides step-by-step instructions for manually adjusting the ground balance setting to eliminate ground signals.

Positive and Negative Response

Explains how incorrect ground balance settings cause positive or negative mineral responses.

Motion All Metal Mode

Threshold Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the audio threshold for optimal detection of weak signals and noise reduction.

Sensitivity Control

Describes the function of sensitivity for signal gain and its adjustment based on environmental noise levels.

Static All Metal Mode

Threshold Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the audio threshold, noting it may drift and require retuning.

Sensitivity Control

Advises setting sensitivity high for depth, reducing it if chatter is too high.

Discrimination Mode

Discrimination Level Setting

Details how to adjust the discrimination level to eliminate unwanted targets, with instructions on setting the value.

Notch Feature

Explains the NOTCH feature for including or excluding specific target ranges, detailing how to set and program notches.

Number of Tones (# Of Tones)

Describes how to select the number of audio tones, outlining different selections for target identification.

Process Number Selection

Explains the Process Number selection for audio discrimination methods to suit different search conditions and preferences.

PinPoint Feature

How to Pinpoint Target

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to accurately pinpoint a target's location using the PinPoint feature.

Ground Pick-Up Explanation

Explains ground pick-up in PinPoint mode and recommends prior ground balancing to eliminate it.

LCD Visual Display

Numeric Target ID (2-digits)

Presents a table of common objects and their typical 2-digit target identification numbers on the LCD.

Probable Target ID Zones

Explains how the LCD display categorizes signals into probable target ID zones based on metal object characteristics.

Depth Indicator

Explains how the numerical display and bar graph indicate the estimated depth of a detected object.

Fe3 O4 Bar Graph (Magnetite)

Explains the bar graph that displays magnetic mineralization factor and its influence on detection depth.

Advisory Messages

Lists advisory messages displayed on the LCD, such as OVERLOAD, RAISE COIL, and PUMP COIL TO GB.

Frequency Shifting

Capabilities and Limitations

Detection Depth

States the detection depth for coins and large objects under various conditions.

Target Identification Accuracy

Explains how the F75 identifies probable metal types, noting factors affecting accuracy.

Ground Balancing Importance

Discusses achieving maximum depth via ground balancing and its importance in different modes and conditions.

Discrimination Features

Defines discrimination as ignoring metal objects and highlights the F75's features for customization.

Steel Bottle Caps & Flat Iron Trash

Offers methods to minimize digging steel bottle caps and flat iron trash by using specific processes and sweep techniques.

Search Techniques

Pinpointing with the Trigger Switch

Explains how to use the trigger switch to pinpoint target location after detection, emphasizing prior ground balancing.

Sweeping Searchcoil Technique

Instructs to keep the searchcoil in motion parallel to the ground for target detection and accurate ID.

Estimating Target Size, Depth, and Shape

Details techniques for differentiating target size, depth, and shape, especially for aluminum cans versus coins.

False Signals and Chatter Causes

Identifies five major causes of false signals and chatter, including electrical interference, and suggests solutions.

Ground Minerals and Effects

Describes how conductive mineral salts and altered soil minerals affect detection and ground balance, offering strategies to manage them.

Hot Rocks Identification

Differentiates between negative and positive hot rocks, explaining how they affect detector response and how to identify them.

Tips on Ground Balancing

Provides practical advice on finding a metal-free spot, performing ground balancing, and interpreting ground settings.

Detecting Activities

Coinshooting Guidelines

Details coinshooting locations, typical targets, discrimination use, and etiquette in public places.

Relic Hunting Basics

Describes relic hunting targets, the importance of depth sensitivity, and managing iron trash.

Gold Prospecting Areas

Identifies areas for gold prospecting in the US and the importance of finding gold where it is known to be present.

Cache Hunting Strategies

Explains cache hunting, research methods, ownership issues, and recommended search modes.

Shallow Water Hunting

Covers searching in shallow water, coil waterproofing, beach hunting etiquette, and dealing with water conductivity.

Salt Water Hunting Measures

Provides measures to silence salt water response while retaining sensitivity for searching in or over salt water.

How Metal Detectors Work

Explains the VLF Induction Balance technology used by most hobby metal detectors, including coil function and signal analysis.

5-Year Limited Warranty

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