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Detecting Mode (and Sensitivity)
Optimising performance for
various conditions.
The detecting mode and sensitivity of the
detector is set by the 8-position rotary switch
on the side of the detector.
Normal mode (orange 1-5): Ideal for a wide
range of ground conditions. A good default
mode to detect in the majority of areas.
Salt mode (blue 1-3): Suitable for salt saturated
mineralised soil conditions and is ideal for
detecting on salt lakes and beaches.
Adjust the setting by lifting and
rotating the control:
A higher sensitivity setting will allow the
detector to detect smaller or deeper targets,
however it may also increase the effects
of interference and ground noise. Higher
sensitivity settings are only recommended
for mild soil conditions and areas of low
interference.
In highly mineralised soils or high interference
areas, a lower sensitivity setting can provide
better performance by reducing false signals,
allowing gold to be heard.
Minelab recommends starting the detector
with normal mode 2 (green), and then adjusting
based on local conditions and user preference.
Audio Pitch (Tone)
Adjusting the pitch of the audio.
There are two Audio Pitch settings available
to suit your hearing preference. The detector
can be configured to have either a Low Pitch
setting or a High Pitch setting. The Low
Pitch setting makes both the Threshold and
detection tones have a lower pitched sound,
and the High Pitch setting makes them have a
higher pitched sound. The High Pitch setting is
the default.
To change the Audio Pitch setting, press and
hold the Threshold button whilst turning the
detector on.
If Threshold button is not held down whilst the
detector is turned on, then it will remember the
previous setting.
Adjusting Settings
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Tip:
Using the ‘highest stable’ Sensitivity setting
in each Detecting mode will achieve the
best performance. Start detecting and turn
up the Sensitivity control until false signals
begin to occur. Then reduce the Sensitivity
level by one number.
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