Minelab X-Terra 505 User Manual

Instruction Manual
Field Guide
Turn on (p. 20)
Choose a Discrimination Pattern (pp. 30–35)
Adjust Sensitivity (p. 46) and Volume (p. 52)
Choose a Noise Cancel channel (p. 48)
Adjust Ground Balance (p. 56)
Begin detecting!
These quick start instructions allow you
to begin detecting straight away and nd
important reference information for setting
up your X‑TERRA.
Minelab encourages all users to read the entire
manual to ensure a complete understanding
of all the X‑TERRA features and functions.
Power
Turns the detector On/Off.
Patterns
Scrolls through the different
Discrimination Patterns.
All Metal
Toggles between the
selected discrimination
pattern and the All Metal
pattern.
Minus
Adjusts settings, and scrolls
to the left through the
discrimination segments.
Menu
Enters the Menu.
Accesses and scrolls through
the detecting settings.
Plus
Adjusts settings, and scrolls
to the right through the
discrimination segments.
Pinpoint/Detect
Pinpoint assists in locating
the exact position of a target
prior to recovery.
Detect exits menu settings
and returns to detection.
Accept/Reject
Accepts or rejects
discrimination segments.
Ground Balance
Accesses the Ground Balance
Menu.

Minelab X-Terra 505 Specifications

General

Brand	Minelab
Model	X-Terra 505
Category	Metal Detector
Language	English

Summary

QUICK START GUIDE

Detector Controls Overview

Explains the function of each button on the detector control panel.

Quick Start Steps

Lists the essential steps to begin using the detector immediately.

ASSEMBLING YOUR X-TERRA

Connecting Components

Instructions for connecting coil, shaft, control box, cable, and installing batteries.

OPERATING YOUR X-TERRA

Detector Handling and Sweeping

Proper techniques for holding, balancing, and sweeping the detector for effective detection.

Interface and Basic Concepts

Explains controls, LCD, basic operation, examples, detection principles, target ID, and discrimination scale.

Discrimination Patterns and Settings

Details discrimination patterns and guides on adjusting Sensitivity, Noise Cancel, Threshold, Volume, Tones, and Ground Balance.

Pinpointing and Target Recovery

Instructions for precisely locating and recovering detected targets from the ground.

Customizing and Resetting Patterns

Methods for editing, saving, erasing custom patterns, and returning to factory presets.

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Detector Sounds and Error Messages

Explains various audio signals and error codes for troubleshooting.

Coil Identification and Battery Behaviour

Information on identifying compatible coils and understanding battery performance and types.

Care, Maintenance, and Accessories

Guidance on cleaning, protecting the detector, and available accessories.

Specifications and Model Features

Technical specifications and a comparison of features between X-TERRA 305 and 505 models.

SERVICE AND REPAIR FORM

Service and Repair Information

Provides a form for reporting faults and requesting service or repairs for the detector.