For complete product specication and operational guidance, 
read the full length user manual at www.minelab.com.
WARRANTY TERMS
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for full warranty terms and conditions. Register your product 
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COMPLIANCE
Information to the User (FCC Part 15.105)
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent 
from that to which the receiver is connected
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help
Warning: Any changes or modications not expressly approved 
by Minelab Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate 
this equipment.
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Specications
X-TERRA 305
Discrimination Patterns 1, 2 & All Metal
Discrimination Scale 12
Operating Frequencies (kHz) Change coil to change frequency 7.5 & 18.75
Audio Speaker and Headphone Output
Battery 4 x AA
Standard Coil 9" Concentric 7.5 kHz (Waterproof)
Minelab Electronics,
PO Box 35, Salisbury South
South Australia 5106
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Getting Started Guide
Assembly  |  Follow the steps to put together your X-TERRA 305
2.  Assemble shafts
1.  Loosen the twistlocks by rotating them 
counter-clockwise.
2.  Press the spring loaded pin in the lower shaft 
and slide it into the middle shaft until the pin 
reaches the adjustment holes. The pin will click 
into place. 
3.  Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft in 
the same way.
4.  Lock the position of the shafts by rotating 
twistlocks clockwise.
3.  Attach armrest/stand
1.  Place the armrest onto the top of the upper 
shaft. Position the armrest just below your 
elbow, then line up the boss in the armrest 
with the nearest hole in the shaft. 
2.  Insert the screw through the stand, upper shaft 
and armrest. Tighten the screw carefully.
3.  With the velcro side facing upwards, thread 
the armrest strap through both slots in the 
armrest. Ensure the end of the strap will be 
fastened outwards from your arm.
1.  Attach coil to lower shaft
1.  Insert the two rubber washers into the holes 
on either side of the yoke.
2.  Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of 
the coil.
Ensure that the spring loaded pin in the lower 
shaft is underneath.
3.  Insert the plastic bolt through the yoke and the 
yoke bracket. 
4.  Fasten with the plastic bolt - Do not 
overtighten.
4.  Connect control box & coil
1.  Push the control box onto the end of the 
handle until it ts into place. 
2.  Wrap the coil cable around the lower and 
middle shaft enough times to take up the 
slack.
3.  Use the velcro tabs provided to secure the coil 
cable against the shaft. 
4.  Align the coil connector and plug into the 
socket in the back of the control box, lightly 
tightening the retaining ring.
Audio
X-TERRA 305 detectors have an external 
loudspeaker for detecting without headphones.
A range of other audio options are available. Please 
refer to the full instruction manual for further 
information.
Battery
The X-TERRA uses 4 x AA batteries which are not included with the detector.
1.  Access the battery compartment via the battery door located on the side of the control box. Slide the 
battery compartment door upwards with your thumb. 
2.  Place individual batteries into the compartment as illustrated, ensuring the positive (+) and negative (–) 
contacts match the diagram on the control box.
3.  Close the battery door by pushing and sliding it downwards.