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White's PRL-1 User Manual

White's PRL-1
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White's PRL-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWhite's
ModelPRL-1
CategoryMetal Detector
LanguageEnglish

Summary

I. Initial Setup

ON/OFF DISC and ALL-METAL Toggle

Set ON/OFF DISC to "P" and ALL-METAL toggle forward.

II. ALL-METAL Mode Operation

Metal Response in ALL-METAL

All metals respond with a solid beep.

III. Nonferrous Metal Detection

Ring Range 'P'

Recommended for general use, rejects iron/foil.

Coin Range 'P'

Rejects more trash, may reject nickels/jewelry.

III. Nonferrous Metal Detection (Cont.)

C. Useful Range

Range between Ring and Coin is most useful for eliminating trash.

D. Trash vs. Good Metal Beeps

Differentiates between inconsistent trash beeps and consistent good metal beeps.

Non-Ground Searching

Penetration Capabilities

PRL-1 can penetrate various surfaces like wood, paper, and soil.

Metal Penetration Limit

Cannot penetrate metal to locate other metal items.

Loop Sweep for Performance

Sweeping loop close to surface and in motion is critical.

Explanation Of Discrimination

DISC Control Function

DISC control selects trash rejection; clockwise increases rejection.

Adjusting DISC Control

Adjust DISC for reasons like detecting iron/steel or most valuables.

Explanation Of ALL-METAL toggle

Center DISC Position

Center position used for most searching, allowing trash rejection.

Pinpointing/Iron/Steel Search

Squeeze/hold or LOCK toggle for pinpointing or iron/steel detection.

Headphones

Headphone Jack Location

1/4 inch stereo jack located below elbow cup, above battery compartment.

Headphone Compatibility

Most 1/4 inch headphones (8-120 ohms) work; select with volume controls if needed.

Benefits of Headphones

Headphones increase battery life, operator hearing, and privacy.

Search Methods

Loop Sweep Technique

Sweep loop close to ground, keep it in motion for accurate response.

Productive Area Search

Search productive areas from two different directions at 90-degree angles.

Pinpointing a Target

Use ALL-METAL toggle and 'X' pattern to find the exact center of a target.

Advanced Operator

Ground Rejection

Factory preset for most conditions; adjust if false targeting or low penetration occurs.

Resetting Ground Rejection

Procedure involves moving loop and adjusting trimmer via access hole.

Discrimination

Defining Discrimination

Adjusting DISC to identify trash like pulltabs or good items like jewelry.

Setting Discrimination Levels

Steps to mark furthest clockwise (nickel accepted) and counter-clockwise (pulltab rejected) points.

Discrimination (Cont.)

Interpreting Discrimination Marks

Two marks help identify target type based on rejection point.

Ready for Search

Use marked DISC position for nickel, adjust for target identification.

Glossary Of Detecting Terms

AC to AutoTrac

Definitions for AC, Air Test, All-Metal, Audio ID, AutoTrac.

Back Reading to Custom Program

Definitions for Back Reading, Black Sand, Cache, Conductive Salts, Conductivity, Custom Program.

Glossary Of Detecting Terms (Cont.)

DC to Fringe Target

Definitions for DC, Detection Pattern, De-tuning, Depth, Discrimination, Drift, Eddy Currents, Electromagnetic Field, Elliptical Coil, False Signal, Faraday Shield, Ferrous Oxide, Frequency, Frequency Shift, Fringe Target.

Ground Balance

Feature to ignore masking effect of ground minerals on metal targets.

Glossary Of Detecting Terms (Cont.)

Ground Matrix to Metal

Definitions for Ground Matrix, Hipmount, Hot Rock, Interference, LCD, Loop, Memory, Menu, Metal.

Meter to Motion Instrument

Definitions for Meter, Mineralized Ground, Mixed Mode, Mode, Motion Instrument.

Glossary Of Detecting Terms (Cont.)

Microprocessor to Null

Definitions for Microprocessor, Negative Ground, Neutral Ground, Nicad, Non-Ferrous, Non-Motion, Notch Discrimination, Notch Width, Null.

Oscillator to Overshoot

Definitions for Oscillator, Overlap, Overload, Overshoot.

Glossary Of Detecting Terms (Cont.)

Phase to Rejection

Definitions for Phase, Pinpointing, PI, Positive Ground, Preset, Preset Program, Prospecting, Rejection.

Relic to Signal

Definitions for Relic, S.A.T., Scrubbing, Searchcoil, Sensitivity, Signagraph, Signal.

Glossary Of Detecting Terms (Cont.)

Silent Search to Threshold

Definitions for Silent Search, Stability, Sweep, Target, Target Masking, Ten-Turn Control, Test Garden, TH'er, TH'ing, Threshold.

Tone Control to Viewing Angle

Definitions for Tone Control, Touch-Pad, Transmit Coil, TR, Two Box, Viewing Angle.

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