Viking 6 User Manual

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User Manual
Thank you for your choice in purchasing a
VIKING 6 Metal Detector. It is important that
you read the following instructions carefully
so that you obtain the maximum benefit and
success from your detector.
The VIKING 6 is a non-motion, discriminating
metal detector. This simply means that the
search head does not need to be kept in motion
for detection to take place. Also, unwanted target
objects can be ignored by the detector.
Getting Started
Unpack The Detector
There are two main sections. The 'S' shaft, onto
which is mounted the control box, and the
bottom shaft with the search head.
Assemble The Detector
Slide the lower shaft into the 'S' shaft, wrapping
the cable snugly, but not tightly, round the shaft.
When correctly aligned it will click into 1 of 3
positions.
Tighten the coupling
Turn the coupling to the 'lock' position as
indicated by the arrow. This makes a rigid
connection between the two parts of the shaft.
Insert Battery
The detector takes a single PP3 (square) 9V
battery. This is placed in the battery
compartment on the back of the control box.
ENSURE THE BATTERY IS INSERTED THE
CORRECT WAY ROUND
Push the drawer back into the detector until it
clicks. Please note the drawer can only be
inserted the one way.
Your detector is now ready for use
The VIKING 6
The VIKING 6 has the control box mounted on
top of the shaft allowing easy access to the
controls.
1. Tuning Control
2. Discrimination Control
3. Retune Pushbutton
4. Headphone Socket
1. Tuning Control
Turning this control clockwise switches the
detector on and tunes the detector to the correct
point known as the THRESHOLD. The term
THRESHOLD is explained later.
2. Discrimination Control
This control sets the amount of
DISCRIMINATION required. At setting '0' the
detector will detect all metals other than very
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Viking 6 Specifications

General

Battery Life	Up to 20 hours
Detection Modes	All Metal
Intended Use	relic hunting
Technology	Pulse Induction
Waterproof	Search coil waterproof
Target Identification	No
Depth Indicator	No

Summary

Getting Started

The VIKING 6 Controls

Tuning Control

Clockwise turning switches on the detector and tunes it to the correct THRESHOLD point.

Discrimination Control

Sets discrimination to reject unwanted metals; '0' detects all metals.

Retune Pushbutton

Used for tuning to THRESHOLD and retuning if the detector drifts out of tune.

Using Your Detector

Set Discrimination Level

Advises setting discrimination to '0' initially until more familiar with controls.

Position Search Head

Tune Detector to Threshold

Instructions to press RETUNE, turn TUNING clockwise until a faint sound (THRESHOLD) is audible.

Troubleshooting

No sound from speaker

Possible causes (Battery, Headphones) and remedies (Check battery, Remove headphones).

Unit does not detect

Possible causes (Incorrect Tuning, Cable detection, Battery) and remedies.

Threshold Drift

Possible causes (Sudden Temperature Change) and remedies (Allow time to acclimatise).

Code of Conduct for Responsible Detector Users

Report Dangerous Finds

Mark and report live ammunition or unexploded bombs to authorities immediately.