Minelab Manticore User Manual

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Contents
Getting Started
Assembly ................................................................................................................ 6
Quick Start .............................................................................................................7
Overview
Parts of the Detector ..................................................................................... 9
Screen Protector Application ............................................................................ 9
Controls ..................................................................................................................10
Screens .................................................................................................................... 11
The Detect Screen ................................................................................................. 11
The Settings Menu ................................................................................................11
The Status Bar .......................................................................................................12
Batteries and Charging ................................................................................13
Charger Information and Safety ......................................................................13
Charging the Battery ...........................................................................................13
Operating With a Power Bank...........................................................................14
Search Modes
Introduction to Search Modes .................................................................16
Choosing the Right Search Mode ...................................................................16
All‑Terrain..............................................................................................................17
Beach .......................................................................................................................18
Goldfield .................................................................................................................19
Detect Screen Settings
Sensitivity .............................................................................................................21
When to Adjust Sensitivity ................................................................................21
Recommended Sensitivity Settings ...............................................................21
Extreme Sensitivity Settings ............................................................................21
Adjusting the Sensitivity Level ......................................................................... 21
Depth Indicator .................................................................................................22
Target Identification, Pinpointing & Recovery
Target ID Number ............................................................................................24
Target ID Number Overview ..............................................................................24
Ferrous Target IDs ...............................................................................................24
Target ID Types .....................................................................................................24
Typical Target Examples ....................................................................................25
Accuracy Factors .................................................................................................25
ID Map .....................................................................................................................26
Elements of the ID Map .....................................................................................26
Single Frequency ID Map ...................................................................................26
Target Trace ........................................................................................................ 27
Interpreting the Target Trace ..........................................................................27
Target Trace Examples ....................................................................................... 27
Pinpointing ......................................................................................................... 30
Pinpointing Methods .......................................................................................... 30
Pinpoint Mode....................................................................................................... 30
Locate a Target Using Pinpoint Mode ......................................................... 30
Locate a Target Manually ...................................................................................31
General Settings
Vibration................................................................................................................33
Turn Vibration On/Off .........................................................................................33
Lighting ................................................................................................................. 34
Open the Lighting Menu ................................................................................... 34
Display Backlight ................................................................................................. 34
Keypad Backlight ................................................................................................ 34
Flashlight ................................................................................................................ 34
Soft Keys ..............................................................................................................35
Assign the Soft Keys ..........................................................................................35
Soft Key Actions ...................................................................................................35
Reset ...................................................................................................................... 36
Factory Reset ....................................................................................................... 36

Minelab Manticore Specifications

General

Technology	Multi-IQ+
Target ID	0-99
Coil	11" Double-D
Target Identification	Yes
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth
Coil Size	11 inches
Weight	1.3 kg
Waterproof	Yes, up to 5 meters
Search Modes	All Terrain, Beach, Goldfield
Display	LCD
Type	VLF
Frequency	Multi-frequency
Ground Balance	Auto and Manual
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Length	Minimum 63 cm, Maximum 144 cm
Operating Frequency	Multi-frequency (5 kHz to 40 kHz)