GETTING STARTED 17
Conclusion
Well done! You have finished the QuickStart Guide and have operated the basic
features of the
SHADOWX2 and have been introduced to the ideas of: 1) target response
sound, 2) target discrimination and 3) target pinpointing.
Now you are ready to begin the journey into the art of metal detecting by actually
using your detector to find buried metal. But first a word about air tests.
The air tests in the QuickStart are of limited value. Metal detectors perform
differently in air tests than when in actual use "in the field." Troy Custom Detectors are
specifically designed to deliver the best performance in the field. The Controls and
Tuning Your Detector sections, beginning on pages 17 and 20 respectively, will give you
more detailed information on how to set your detector's controls for the best results,
especially when pinpointing and using discrimination.
The only way you can become truly proficient at using your detector to find buried
treasure is to use it in the field and learn from experience! However, we strongly suggest
that you read this entire manual to become familiar with the features as you continue to
use your detector.
You have the finest tool available: now all you need is the skill that comes from
experience.
TO TURN YOUR DETECTOR OFF:
• TURN THE SENSITIVITY CONTROL TO POWER OFF
TO TURN YOUR DETECTOR ON:
• TURN THE SENSITIVITY CONTROL TO MIN
OPERATING TECHNIQUES AND CONTROLS
The SHADOWx2 has only four controls, all mounted on the front control panel of the
housing for fingertip adjustment. How these controls should be set for peak performance
will depend on the type of metal you are searching for, search site conditions, and so
forth. Use the information in this section and the Tuning Your Detector section as a basis
for setting the controls on your detector. Using your detector in the field will allow you to
learn the detector's responses to various conditions and will guide you in fine tuning the
detector's controls.
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