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White's MX5 User Manual

White's MX5
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MX5
White’s Electronics, Inc.
Sweet Home, Oregon USA
Building the World’s Finest
metal detectors for over 60 years.
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White's MX5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWhite's
ModelMX5
CategoryMetal Detector
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Introduction

Detector Assembly Instructions

Battery Installation and Life

Quick Start Guide

Understanding Basic Controls

POWER Button Operation

Controls unit power on/off and suspends operation.

BEACH Mode Selection

Enables/disables Beach mode, useful for salt water environments.

SEL Adjustment Selector

Cycles through Sensitivity, Volume, Threshold, and Tone ID adjustments.

Sensitivity Adjustment

Controls the responsiveness of the metal detector to target signals.

Volume Control

Adjusts the loudness of the target response audio.

Threshold Adjustment

Sets the loudness of the background hum for audio detection.

Tone ID Settings

Selects different audio tones for target identification.

DISC – Discrimination Function

Allows acceptance or rejection of targets based on VDI response segments.

Display Backlight Feature

Using Pinpoint Mode

Interpreting the Display

Detector Search Modes

Coin Search Mode

Primary search mode for general hunting, with default settings for normal soil and iron discrimination.

Beach Search Mode

Designed for wet salt sand and conductive ground, expanding ground tracking range.

All Metal Search Mode

Disables discrimination, accepts all targets, requires coil motion for response.

Pinpoint Search Mode

Used for precise target location; locks ground tracking and turns off SAT.

In-Depth Target Analysis

VDI Scale and Target Interpretation

Explains the Visual Display Indicator scale and its numeric representation of target responses.

Target ID and Audio Tone Identification

Visual Target Identification

Uses VDI numbers and a cursor to indicate target type and location.

Audio Tone Identification

Provides different audio tones based on target VDI ranges and discrimination settings.

Overload Detection and Handling

Discrimination Functionality

Discrimination Limitations and Pitfalls

Ground Balance and AutoTrac System

AutoTrac Ground Tracking Explained

Explains the automatic ground tracking system and its benefits for performance and depth.

VCO and Non-VCO Audio Modes

Covers VCO audio for enhanced faint target detection and non-VCO loudness response.

Helpful Tips for Detection

Optimizing Sensitivity Settings

Advises on setting sensitivity for smooth operation, avoiding chatter and overload.

Identifying Bottle Caps

Explains the unique responses of steel bottle caps and how to recognize them.

Coil Size Considerations

Discusses the balance between depth, sensitivity, and target separation based on coil size.

Proper Sweep Techniques

Target Pinpointing and Digging

Target Sizing and Precise Pinpointing

Explains how to use Pinpoint mode to determine target size and exact location.

Responsible Digging Practices

Provides guidance on proper digging techniques to minimize ground disturbance and damage.

Quick Reference for Controls

Detector Technical Specifications

Customer Support and Contact

Manufacturer's Warranty Information

Treasure Hunter's Code of Ethics

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