Fisher M-Scope 1212-X User Manual

1212-X
Operating Manual
One Knob Metal Detector
F I S H E R R E S E A R C H L A B O R A T O R Y

Fisher M-Scope 1212-X Specifications

General

Type	VLF (Very Low Frequency)
Operating Frequency	5.7 kHz
Search Coil	8-inch concentric
Battery Life	20-25 hours
Waterproof	Search coil only
Battery Type	9V
Length	Adjustable

Summary

ABOUT THE FISHER 1212-X DETECTOR

SETTING UP THE FISHER 1212-X

FISHER 1212-X CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TRASH REJECTION AND POWER CONTROL

How to control power, detect metals, and reject unwanted trash targets.

HEADPHONE JACK CONNECTION

Connecting headphones for better audio clarity and privacy.

DISCRIMINATION POINT EXPLANATION

METAL DETECTOR SEARCHING METHODS

ACCURATE TARGET PINPOINTING

DIGGING TOOLS FOR TARGET RECOVERY

RESPONSIBLE TARGET RECOVERY

OPERATING TIPS AND ADVICE

IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING FALSE SIGNALS

FALSE SIGNALS: ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

Caused by radio/TV stations, power lines, or nearby detectors.

FALSE SIGNALS: MINERALIZED SOIL

Causes static on good target sounds; requires adjustments.

FALSE SIGNALS: FERROUS OBJECTS

May cause double beeps; differentiate from coins.

FALSE SIGNALS: TRASHY SOIL

Can cause chatter and obscure signals; requires higher rejection.

REPLACING THE DETECTOR BATTERY

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CARE

CODE OF ETHICS FOR TREASURE HUNTERS

WHERE TO USE YOUR METAL DETECTOR

PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT LANDS REGULATIONS

Rules for federal, state, local, and school lands; check regulations.

PRIVATE PROPERTY SEARCH PERMISSION

Requires explicit permission, preferably in writing.

RESTRICTED HISTORICAL SITES

Metal detecting is forbidden on historically marked lands.

FISHER 1212-X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS