Owners Manual Model 1013 - Treasure
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1. Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps 3 Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the ground Then move the search coil straight away from you and straight back toward you a couple of times 4 Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps 5 Repeat Steps 1 3 at a right angle to the original searchline making an X pat tern The target will be directly below the X at the point of the loudest response Notes If trash in an area is so heavy that you get false signals slow your sweep speed and use shorter sweeps Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins buried for a long period of time because of oxidation Some nails nuts bolts and other iron objects such as old bottle caps oxidize and create a halo effect A halo effect is caused by a mixture of natural ele ments in the ground and the oxidation created by different metals Because of the metal mixtures target signals might not be in a fixed position This effect makes these objects very hard to detect accurately See Fine Tuning the Detec tor on Page 9 10 Operation Troubleshooting If your detector is not working as it should follow these suggestions to see if you can eliminate the problem If you can t Problem Suggestion The detector displays or2. not supplied for power For the best performance and longest life alkaline batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries differ ent types of batteries standard alka line or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 4 Preparation 1 If the detector is on turn MODE to OFF Note When you turn the mode switch to OFF the LOW BATT indicator flashes once 2 Press the right battery compartment cover s tab and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow 3 Place a 9 volt battery into the battery compartment on top of the ribbon matching the polarity symbols and marked inside 4 Replace the right battery compartment cover 5 Press the left battery compartment cover s tab and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow 6 Place a 9 volt battery into the battery compartment on top of ribbon matching the polarity symbols and marked inside 7 Replace the left battery compartment cover Warning Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Caution If you do not plan to use the detec tor for a week or more remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can de stroy electronic parts Notes e For better life exchange the two batter ies periodically
3. LOW BATT indicator and verify that the search coil is properly connected Al so you might need to fine tune the detector See Fine Tuning the Detector on Page 9 Outdoor Testing and Use 1 Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal 2 Place a sample of material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring ora coin on the ground If you are using valuable metal such as gold to test the detector mark the area where you place the item to help you find it later Do not place it in tall grass or weeds 3 Set MODE to TR1 4 While holding the search coil level about 1 2 inches above the ground slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample sweeping the search coil in a side to side motion Search Coil Sweeping Hints e Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum Raising the search coil while sweeping or at the end of a sweep causes false readings Sweep slowly hurrying makes you miss targets If the detector detects the item it sounds a tone and the pointer moves to the type of metal it found When you detect metal switch MODE TR1 to TR2 to deter mine the quality of the metal If the detector does not detect the mate make sure you are moving the search coil correctly Notes The detector responds with a strong signal when it detects most valuable metal objects If a signal does not repeat after you sweep the search coil over
4. Tuning the Detector lt c da ndieit sede alent oie ee isi gh 9 Adjusting Sensitivity 2tcs denccias Andante eee ets 9 Adjusting eet tonite 9 Adjusting Discrimination 9 False Signals srira iaa e ede aeoea Mee it ate ean 9 Detection HINS 2a ala Ae i a en et 10 PINPOINtING a Target eera AG aid deen i he 10 TrOUDICSHOOTING 11 CANO R ce cech fab cSate ects cui A A A 11 2013 Treasure Cove Products All Rights Reserved o Features With your Metal Detector you can hunt for coins relics jewelry gold and silver just about anywhere The Metal Detec tor is versatile and easy to use Its features include Three Tone Audio Discrimination sounds distinctive tones for different types of metals to make target identification easier Analog Meter shows the probable type of metal being detected Auto Tune lets you tune your detector quickly for accuracy Arm Support lets you carry and operate your detector comfortably Waterproof Search Coil lets you use the detector to search under water The search coil is waterproof but the detector s control housing is not waterproof Adjustable Stem lets you adjust the de tector
5. is detected The higher the tone s pitch the stronger the detection PREPARING THE DETECTOR Turning On the Detector Hold the detector in a comfortable position then rotate MODE to the desired position VLF Very Low Frequency to adjust TUNE and GROUND See Adjusting Ground on Page 9 and Tuning the Detector below TR1 Transmit 1 to detect extreme differ ences in metals such as iron and gold The difference between iron and gold shows on the meter iron in the ferrous section gold in the non ferrous section TR2 Transmit 2 to detect finer distinctions between metals such as aluminum and gold see Adjusting Discrimination on Page 9 Tuning the Detector TUNE fine tunes the balance between the de tector s receiver and transmitter circuitry to provide consistent pointer and tone indica tions Follow these steps to set TUNE 1 Rotate VOLUME to the 10 o clock posi tion 2 Set MODE to VLF etal etector distinguish 3 Set GROUND DISCRIMINATION and SENSITIVITY to mid range 4 Hold the search coil at least 1 foot away from the ground and any metal object hold down the red button on the handle and slowly rotate TUNE until the analog meter pointer resets at or near 0 As you search you can fine tune the detec tor using the other controls see Fine Tuning the Detector on Page 9 Note Press the red button on the handle at any time during operation to autom
6. the target a few times the target is probably junk metal e False signals be caused by areas containing large amounts of trash electrical interference or large irregu lar pieces of junk metal False signals are usually broken or non repeatable Try finding other metal in the area When you find a metal item wait a few seconds after the tone stops before con tinuing to allow the detector time to reset or press the red button on the handle to return the pointer to the center of the analog meter 8 Operation FINE TUNING THE DETECTOR After you become familiar with how your de tector works you can fine tune it to make it less sensitive to interference and more se lective in what it finds Adjusting Sensitivity To adjust the search coil s ability to detect objects at different depths in the soil rotate SENSITIVITY between MIN and MAX For maximum detection depth leave SENSITIVI TY set as high as possible If the detector makes a chattering noise decrease SENSI TIVITY until the chatter stops Adjusting Ground Setting GROUND takes a little time but is crit ical for accurate operation GROUND tunes out false signals from mineralized soil Fol low these steps to set GROUND 1 Set MODE to VLF and lower the search coil to 2 2 inches above the ground 2 If the pointer swings to the right Non ferrous turn GROUND to NORMAL If the pointer
7. your side 3 Turn the stem s lock nut counter clockwise to lock it in place 4 Unscrew the knobs on the search coil and remove the knobs and connec Support tor Insert the stem and align the holes on the search coil bracket and the stem Push the connector through the holes then replace and tighten the knobs Arm 5 Wind the search coil cable around the stem Leave enough slack in the cable to let you adjust the search coil when you are hunting on uneven ground 6 Insert the search coils plug into the search coil jack on the detector s control housing so the pins on the plug are aligned with the holes in the jack Cautions e The search coils plug fits into the connector only one way Do not force the plug or you could damage it To disconnect the search coil s cable from the detector grasp the plug and pull it out of the connector Never pull on the cable 7 Loosen the knob at the search coils end then adjust the search coil to the desired angle The search coil should be parallel with the ground Tighten the knob just enough to keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling Caution Do not overtighten the search coil or use tools such as pliers to tighten it 8 Loosen the knob at the base of the han dle insert the arm support and tighten the knob INSTALLING BATTERIES Your detector requires two 9V alkaline bat teries
8. Treasure Cove Metal Detector Sand amp Surf TC 1013 OWNER S MANUAL www Treasure Cove com 805 288 5735 Manual revised 08 06 2013 FOAtUIOS aaa a 3 Treasure Hunter s Code 3 Preparation iicitecccscisssceedsnicecesccyisancedcunacanntcicssacudevacy secnsuiavaadcecutauasuaarssaucndsancsteauicavsucuecauiaveasnensns 4 Assembling the Detect0on 4 Installing Batt res 4 Using Headphones adit atid 5 Listening Sately 5 Traffic Safety a etn deeds at el ae 6 A Quick Look at Your Metal Detector 6 Operation weciiessiccecvcesceteeesetuciccestceciue vanes nananana a aaan WaS NAAS aaan RNa Naaa anina 7 Preparing the Detector Suisia aa aTi a ae e E ete 7 Turning Onthe Detecior aaea 7 Tuning the Detector xsi cccke sheet cece leceetigieybancsnaeedasveveees 7 Testing and Using the Detector cc cse ccesccepeaectheieieaestepdesecersadenvesareensesdsedcepansanceeaseesustess 7 Indoor Testing 7 Outdoor Testing and Use as ecient Eo 8 Fine
9. You can extend battery life by using headphones which require less power than the built in speaker See Using Headphones If the LOW BATT indicator lights during nor mal use or the detector does not function properly replace the batteries If it still does not function properly you might need to re set the detector USING HEADPHONES You can connect a pair of stereo head phones not supplied to the detector so you can listen to it privately Using headphones also saves battery power and makes it easier to identify subtle changes in the sounds you hear for better detection results To connect head phones to the de tector insert the headphones _ s inch plug into the PHONE jack on the side of the control housing The detectors in ternal speaker disco nect headphones Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guide lines when you use headphones e Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Preparation MP Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss e Once you set the volume increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear headpho
10. atically re turn the pointer to the center of the analog meter TESTING AND USING THE DETECTOR To learn how the detector reacts to different metals you should test it before you use it the first time You can test the detector in doors or outdoors Indoor Testing 1 Remove any watches rings or other metal jewelry you are wearing then place the detector on a wooden or plas tic table 2 Adjust the search coil s angle so the flat part faces the ceiling Note Never test the detector on a floor inside a building Most buildings have metal of some kind in the floor which might interfere with the objects you are testing or mask the signal completely 3 Set MODE to TR1 4 Move a sample of the material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring Operation or a coin about 2 inches above the search coil Notes e The search coil will not detect without motion You must move the object since you are not sweeping with the detector at this time e If you are using a coin the detector detects it more easily if you hold it so a flat side not the edge is parallel with the flat side of the search coil If the detector detects the material the point er moves to FERROUS or NON FERROUS while the detector determines the type of metal it is detecting If it detects non ferrous metal it also sounds a tone If the detector does not detect the material check the
11. ector is extremely sensi tive trash induced signals and other sources of interference might cause signals that seem confusing The key to handling these types of signals is to dig for only those tar gets that emit a strong repeatable signal As you sweep the search coil back and forth over the ground learn to recognize the differ ence between signals that occur at random and signals are stable and repeatable To reduce false signals when searching ar eas containing large amounts of trash scan only a small area at a time using slow short overlapping sweeps Operation DETECTION HINTS No detector is 100 percent accurate Various conditions influence metal detection The de tector s reaction depends on a number of factors the angle at which the object rests in the ground the depth of the object the amount of iron in the object the size of the object PINPOINTING A TARGET Accurately pinpointing a target makes dig ging it up easier This takes practice and we suggest you practice finding and digging up small metal objects on your own property be fore you search other locations Sometimes targets are difficult to accurately locate due to the sweep direction Try chang ing your sweep direction to pinpoint a target 1 When the detector locates a buried tar get continue sweeping the search coil over the target in a narrowing side to side motion 2
12. it looking new Modifying or tampering with the metal detec tor s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate its warranty If your metal detector is not performing as it should The search coil supplied with the detector is waterproof and can be submerged in either fresh or salt water However do not let water enter the detector s control housing After us ing the search coil in salt water rinse it with fresh water to prevent corrosion of the metal parts Troubleshooting 11
13. nes while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at nor mal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard A Quick Look at Your Metal Detector RadioShack MODE lets you select from OFF VLF TR1 TR2 See Turn ing On the Detector on Page 7 GROUND compensates for false signals from mineralized soil See Adjusting Ground on Page 9 VOLUME lets you adjust the volume of alert tones DISCRIMINATION lets you ad just the metal detector s ability to distinguish between different types of metal See Adjusting Discrimination on Page 9 Analog Meter LOW BATT Indicator SENSITIVITY lets you adjust the detection depth See Ad justing Sensitivity on Page 9 TUNING adjusts the balance between the receiver and trans mitter See Tuning the Detec tor on Page 7 6 A Quick Look at Your Metal Detector Operation es between ferrous and non ferrous metals Ferrous metals contain iron while non ferrous metals such as gold silver copper platinum aluminum lead and zinc do not When the detector senses a metallic object the meter reading changes and the detector sounds one of three tones The tone de pends on what metal
14. s length for comfortable use Headphone Jack lets you connect head phones not supplied to the detector Low Battery Indicator lets you know when it is time to replace the batteries TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS All treasure hunters might be judged by the example you set Here are a few basic rules you should follow while using your detector e Always get permission before searching any site e Respect the rights and property of oth ers Observe all national state and local laws while treasure hunting Never destroy historical or archaeologi cal treasures If you are not sure about an object you have found contact a museum or historical society in your area e Leave the land and vegetation as it was Fill in any holes you dig e Use your detector only in safe areas e Dispose of any junk you find only in approved areas Do not leave it for the next treasure hunter to find Features 3 O Preparation ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR Assembling your detector is easy and re quires no special tools Just follow these steps 1 Turn the stem s lock nut clockwise until it loosens 2 Lengthen or shorten the stem so Search Coil stand upright knobs with the detector in your hand the search coil is level with and about 1 2 to 2 inches Lock Nut above the ground with your arm relaxed at
15. sounds false signals The sensitivity might be set too high Adjust SENSITIVITY You might be sweeping the detector s search coil too fast or at the wrong angle Sweep the search coil more slowly and hold the detector correctly See Testing and Using the Detector on Page 7 and Pinpointing a Target on Page 10 The detector might sound a false signal if it detects heavily oxidized metals Try pinpointing the target from several dif ferent angles see Pinpointing a Target on Page 10 If the detector does not display and sound the same signal each time the target is probably heavily oxidized metal The display does not show the correct metal type when the detector finds a target Or the detector sounds more than one type of tone when it finds a target There might be more than one target in the area you are searching The target might be a type of metal that the detector does not recognize If the target is heavily oxidized the detector might not dis play the correct metal type This is not a malfunction The sensitivity might be set too high Adjust SENSITIVITY O Care Keep the metal detector dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the metal detector only in normal temperature environments Handle the metal detector carefully do not drop it Keep the metal de tector away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep
16. swings to left Ferrous turn GROUND to BASALT 3 Raise the search coil about 1 foot from the ground and press the red button on the handle The pointer returns to the center 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 until the pointer stays close to the center each time you lower the search coil to the ground After you set GROUND the detector is set for the soil type at that particular site Do not re set it until you use the detector at a different site Adjusting Discrimination Discrimination is the detector s ability to dif ferentiate between types of metal The de tector s DISCRIMINATION setting determines whether the detector will distinguish between different types of ferrous and non ferrous metals If MODE is set to TR2 start with DISCRIMINA TION set to mid range While you use the de tector adjust DISCRIMINATION to the best position As you set DISCRIMINATION higher the detector becomes more sensitive to the differences between large aluminum and gold pieces for example but some small valuable pieces such as coins and small rings might be overlooked As you set DISCRIMINATION to higher levels the detector first does not detect small piec es of silver paper then thick foil and finally metal objects like pull tabs from aluminum cans Note Each time you use the detector in a different area you must readjust DISCRIMI NATION Each search location presents new challenges FALSE SIGNALS Because your det
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