White's DFX User Manual

1
DFX
®
Table of Contents
Assembly
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2
Batteries
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4
DFX
™
Quick Start
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8
Basic Adjustments
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14
1. Target Volume
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18
2. Audio Threshold
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18
3. Tone (Audio Frequency)
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19
4. Audio Disc.
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19
5. Silent Search
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20
6. Mixed Mode
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21
7. A.C. Sensitivity
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22
8. D.C. Sensitivity
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22
9. Backlight
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9. Backlight ..............................................................................................................................................................................9. Backlight
23
10. Viewing Angle
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24
Pro Options
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25
Audio
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27
1. Ratchet Pinpointing
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27
2. S.A.T. Speed
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27
3. Tone I.D.
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28
4. V.C.O.
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28
5. Modulation
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28
G.E.B./Trac
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29
6. AutoTrac
®
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29
7. Trac View
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29
8. Trac Speed
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30
9. Trac Offset
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9. Trac Offset ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9. Trac Offset
31
10. Trac Inhibit
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10. Trac Inhibit ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10. Trac Inhibit
31
11. Coarse G.E.B.
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32
12. Fine G.E.B.
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33
Discrimination
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34
13. Disc. Edit
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13. Disc. Edit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13. Disc. Edit
34-35
14. Block Edit
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14. Block Edit .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14. Block Edit
36
15-16. Learn Accept/Reject
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15-16. Learn Accept/Reject ..................................................................................................................................................... 15-16. Learn Accept/Reject
37
17. Recovery Speed
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38
18. Bottlecap Reject
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18. Bottlecap Reject ................................................................................................................................................................. 18. Bottlecap Reject
39
19. Hot Rock Reject
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19. Hot Rock Reject ................................................................................................................................................................. 19. Hot Rock Reject
40
20. Sweep Speed
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41
21. Ground Filtering
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42
Display
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43
22. Visual Disc.
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43
23. Icons
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43
24. V.D.I. Sensitivity
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44
25. D.C. Phase
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45
26. Accumulate
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46
27. Average
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46
28. Fade
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47
Preamp Gain
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48
29. Preamp Gain
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48
Multi Frequency Method
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49
30. 2 Frequency (Best Data)
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49
31. 2 Frequency (Correlate)
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49
32. V.D.I. Normalization
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50
33. 1 Frequency (3 kHz)
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50
34. 1 Frequency (15 kHz)
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50
EEPROM Programs
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51-52
Program Settings Chart
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53-54
Glossary
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55
Warranty
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56-57
Service
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58
Warranty(UK)
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59-60
Contents
Page

White's DFX Specifications

General

Battery	8 AA batteries
Discrimination	Yes, adjustable
Ground Balance	Automatic and manual
Depth Indicator	Yes
Display	Backlit LCD
Audio Output	Speaker and headphone jack
Search Coil Size	9.5" (24 cm)
Battery Life	Approximately 20 hours
Waterproof	Search coil waterproof, control box water resistant
Target ID	Yes
Search Modes	Multiple (Coin, Jewelry, Relic, Prospecting)

Summary

Assembly and Controls

Hot Key Shortcuts

Lists quick access functions painted on the control box for immediate use.

Battery Management

Battery Check and Holder Usage

Explains how to check battery voltage and use the standard holder.

Battery Holder Usage

Rechargeable Battery Operation

Details the use and charging of the rechargeable battery pack.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Power-Up and Setup

Covers powering on, sequence, and main menu navigation.

Preset Programs and Air Balancing

Guides on selecting programs and performing air/ground balance.

Search Techniques

Coil Sweeping and Target Identification

Explains effective coil motion and distinguishing target sounds.

Importance of Air/Ground Balance

Details why air/ground balancing is crucial for performance.

Understanding the Live Search Screen

V.D.I., Icons, and SignaGraph®

Explains how to read display indicators for target analysis.

Target Pinpointing

Advanced Pinpointing Techniques

Provides methods for precise target location and depth reading.

Preset Program Usage

Program Selection and Usage Guide

Describes the available factory preset programs for quick start.

Basic Adjustments

Navigating and Using Basic Settings

Adjustment Features

"Hot Key" Shortcuts and Control Navigation

Custom Program Management

Saving and Managing Custom Settings

Guides on saving user-defined programs and adjustments.

Navigating Pro Options

Understanding the Pro Option Menu Structure

G.E.B./Trac Pro Options

AutoTrac®, Trac View, and Trac Speed

Coarse Ground Balance (G.E.B.)

Fine Ground Balance (G.E.B.)

Discrimination Edit

Block Edit

Learn Accept/Reject

Ground Filtering

Multi-Frequency Modes

2 Frequency (Best Data)

2 Frequency (Correlate)

Normalization and Single Frequency Modes

V.D.I. Normalization Explained

1 Frequency Modes (3kHz & 15kHz)

Factory EEPROM Programs

Using Custom EEPROM Programs

Limited Warranty Statement

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Service and Support

Authorized Service Centers and Shipping Prep

Lists service locations and instructions for sending units.

UK Warranty Information

UK Limited Warranty Statement