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MX5
Owner’s Manual
Basic Controls
The MX5 user interface is a combination of direct controls
(MODE, DISC) and a select button (SEL) which is used in con-
junction with the arrow keys ( and ) to adjust several
parameters.
POWER
Besides the obvious function of turning the unit on, the
POWER button can also suspend operation. Quick-press POWER
to suspend the MX5 (during target retrieval, for example); dur-
ing suspend the MX5 will occasionally beep, and will automati-
cally power down after 5 minutes. Press and hold the POWER
button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off.
The POWER button is also used to restore factory settings.
Simultaneously press the MODE and POWER buttons to reset the
current mode. Simultaneously press the SEL and POWER but-
tons to reset all modes.
BEACH — Beach Mode
The BEACH button switches between normal Disc mode and
Beach mode. Each mode can be modified with custom settings
(such as Disc or Sens) and the modified settings will be retained
at power-off. Beach mode allows the MX5 to work in salt water
environments; see the “In Depth” section for more detailed
information on how these modes work.
In addition there is an All-Metal mode which is selected by
pressing and holding the PINPOINT button until you hear a short
beep; the Mode will indicate ALLMET. The All-Metal mode
turns off the discriminator and accepts all targets. See the “In
Depth” section for details.
SEL — Adjustment Selector
The SEL button rotates through 4 user adjustments:
• Sensitivity
The Sensitivity control increases or decreases the respon-
siveness of the MX5. When SENS is selected a rectangle
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