OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. Armrest Strap Optional accessory The strap is available for purchase as a separate accessory Some users prefer to use the strap when swing the detector vigorously in order to hold the detector secure against the arm The detector can also be used without the strap with no compromise to detector balance and stability under most conditions Knurled Hand grip Caution Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on a ce E M R L y camlock If this happens remove burr with knife to allow insertion O Position S Rod upright O Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the counterclockwise direction insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube SILVER BUTTON MIDDLE O STEM LOCKING COLLAR SILVER BUTTON __ MIDDLE STEM AAA A 0 Insert the MIDDLE STEM into the S ROD with the SILVER BUTTON pointed upward 8 Rotate the MIDDLE STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole O Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise SILVER direction until it locks Repeat this process on the LOWER STEM BUTTON Using the BOLT and KNURLED KNOB attach the ewes SEARCHCOIL to the LOWER STEM q STEM Adjust the LOWER STEM to a length that lets you maintain a comfortable upright posture with your arm relaxed at your VELCRO side and the SEARCHCOIL parallel to the ground in fr2. titanium Apo OWNER S MANUAL If you do not have prior experience with a metal detector we strongly recommend that you 1 2 Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity level this device is designed to work into the noise so expect chatter at high sensitivity Do not use indoors This detector is for outdoor use only Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector If conducting an indoor demonstration turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as computers televisions and microwave ovens If your detector beeps erratically turn off appliances and lights Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal such as floors and walls 3 Use a 9 volt ALKALINE battery only Do not Batteries use Heavy Duty TABLE OF CONTENTS TEMO serch ahah ct oe Sopa eaten same tet ete 3 ASEDIO eS 4 5 Ballesta O a yal ts he Gre Cae Sa 6 Quick Start Demo tara aan 7 The Basics Of Metal Detecting o o 8 9 Ground Minerals cora A a Gu 8 VA o od eat pa 8 Identifying Buried Objects o oo o 8 Size and Depth of Buried Objects 9 EMI Electromagnetic Interference 9 Using Headphones oooooccccocooooooo 9 Operations and Controls 0 cece eee eens 10 MENU Selections SSNS NV
3. Brennan Dr El Paso TX 79936 Phone 915 225 0333 NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U S A This warranty may vary in other countries check with your distributor for details Warranty does not cover shipping costs According to FCC part 15 21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment Copyright 2010 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review Published by First Texas Products L L C Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the detector back to an owner who is located outside of the United States of America MDELTT Rev 2 082013
4. These undesirable items induce lower tones You can listen to the sounds of all objects detected and decide on what you want to dig up Or you can eliminate unwanted metals from detection by using the DISCRIMINATION feature 3 Identifying Buried Objects When searching in the DISCRIMINATION Mode different objects induce different tones high medium low and are classified on the display screen in different categories from left to right A 2 digit numerical reading is also provided in the middle of the display for more precise Target Identification The DISCRIMINATION Mode requires motion sweep the coil over the metal object THE BASICS continued 4 Size and Depth of Buried Objects When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION Mode the relative depth of an object is displayed on the right of the display in a 5 segment format A more accurate depth reading is available in a no motion mode using PINPOINT Mode Pinpoint displays target depth in inches Pinpoint does not require the coil to be in motion to detect metals The ability to hold the searchcoil motionless over the target also aids in tracing an outline of the buried object or in pinpointing the exact location of the object using techniques described in the pinpointing section Electromagnetic Interference EMI The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects This magnetic field t
5. the metal object the larger the object the deeper it can be detected Accuracy of Target Identification is also related to distance from the coil Beyond a distance of 8 the accuracy of Target Identification begins to diminish Discrimination and All Metal Modes have independent sensitivity settings First highlight the mode then adjust the sensitivity level for that mode OPERATION and CONTROLS eont MENU SELECTIONS continuea 2 DISC LEVEL Use A and Y to increase or decrease DISCRIMINATION level Each time you press A a target category is eliminated from detection Elimination occurs from left to right When a category description for example IRON disappears from the display then targets classified in that category will not be detected Pressing Y reverses the discrimination process With each press of Y a category description will reappear indicating that targets classified in that category will again be detected Discrimination is a cumulative elimination system Targets can be eliminated from left to right on the scale with each additional press of A resulting in more objects being eliminated from detection 3 NOTCH Use Al and WW to notch target categories IN or OUT while the NOTCH line is highlighted Whereas the discrimination feature eliminates all categories sequentially from detection the NOTCH control allows you to selectively include or exclude target categories from detection W
6. the searchcoil a Move the quarter closer to and farther away from the searchcoil Notice the change in pitch and volume XI Press and hold a a Hold the quarter motionless over the searchcoil b Notice that motion is NOT required c Move the quarter closer then farther away from the coil Notice the changing depth reading 7 THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING A hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects When searching for metals underground or on the surface you have the following challenges and objectives 1 Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals 2 Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find like pull tabs Identifying a buried metal object before you dig it up Estimating the size and depth of objects to facilitate digging them up Eliminating the effects of electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices of Ww Your Titanium Camo metal detector is designed with these things in mind 1 Ground Minerals All soils contain minerals Signals from ground minerals can interfere with the signals from metal objects you want to find All soils differ and can differ greatly in the type and amount of ground minerals present The Titanium Camo has a preset ground elimination setting No user adjustments are required 2 Trash If searching for coins which will induce higher tone sounds you want to ignore items like aluminum foil nails and pull tabs
7. I 102 Ak Ore See eee Ree ease a 11 Disc eveliazg lt 24 raw lira RE 12 Dolce os Sie eae eRe A ee 12 13 NOM cds ls soriano 13 MODE Selections DISChMINAUON cee RAI E 14 METAN ion RA es 14 A A Ghee ee eee eee 2 15 Target Identification reina 16 17 Depth And Target Display unuan 18 Troubleshooting ds 19 Code Of EMOS o ta ia Back Cover Waranty arca ir ad qe alt Back Cover TERMINOCOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual and are standard terminology among detectorists ELIMINATION Reference to a metal being eliminated means that the detector will not emit a tone nor light up an indicator when a specified object passes through the coil s detection field DISCRIMINATION When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals and when the detector eliminates certain metals we refer to this as the detector discriminating among different types of metals Discrimination is an important feature of professional metal detectors Discrimination allows the user to ignore trash and otherwise undesirable objects RELIC A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with the past Many relics are made of iron but can also be made of bronze or precious metals IRON Iron is a common low grade metal that is an undesirable target in certain metal detecting applications Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans pipes bolts and nails Sometimes the desired target is ma
8. and some steel bottle caps MEDIUM TONE ID 40 79 Foil pull tabs some new style nickels steel bottle caps Newer pennies post 1982 are minted from zinc Larger gold pieces small brass objects and most bottle screw caps Most recent vintage non US coins Pull tabs old style some new style HIGH TONE ID 80 99 Silver and copper coins large brass objects Older pennies pre 1982 were minted from copper Dimes quarters half dollars silver dollars Susan B Anthony and Sacajawea dollar coins Flattened aluminum cans with a stronger signal than a coin LOW TONE MEDIUM TONE Copper Silver amp Brass Copper Pennies Pre 1982 E ES Pull Tabs Nickels Smaller amp Larger Gold Zinc Pennies Post 1982 Many screw caps Nails amp Small Gold Audio Target Identification ATI classifies metals into three categories 16 TARGET IDENTIFICATION leont 2 Digit Target Identification The 2 digit value in the middle of the screen provides a specific target value to help identify buried targets more accurately With practice in the field you will learn to associate target values with specific objects Coins are more likely to yield the same value with each pass of the coil due to their concentric shape The presence of multiple targets will yield multiple tones Trash objects are more likely to yield a different number on each pass The angle of the coil relative to an object may also influence Targe
9. de of iron Property markers for instance contain iron Valuable relics can also be composed of iron cannon balls old armaments and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be composed of iron FERROUS Metals which are made of or contain iron PINPOINTING Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried object Long buried metals can appear exactly like the surrounding soil and can therefore be very hard to isolate from the soil PULL TABS Discarded pull tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome trash items for treasure hunters They come in many different shapes and sizes Pull tabs can be eliminated from detection but some other valuable objects can have a magnetic signature similar to pull tabs and will also be eliminated when discriminating out pull tabs GROUND BALANCE Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore or see through the earth s naturally occurring minerals and only sound a tone when a metal object is detected This detector incorporates proprietary circuitry to eliminate false signals from severe ground conditions j ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Armrest The armrest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut and then repositioning the 2 piece armrest Users with shorter arms may find the armrest more comfortable in the forward position In order to move the armrest backwards the plastic plug must be removed from the aluminum tube
10. e All types of metal objects induce a sound which varies in pitch and volume according to the size of the object and its distance from the coil For example a larger object close to the coil will induce a loud high pitched tone A small object farther from the coil will induce a lower pitch lower volume tone Use ALL METAL Mode for maximum sensitivity to buried targets 14 OPERATION and CONTROLS eont MODE SELECTIONS continued 3 PINPOINT Enter PINPOINT from either Disc or All Metal Mode Press and hold to activate pinpoint Pinpoint detection is only active for as long as you keep depressed Pinpoint is used to find the exact location of a target which was previously located and identified using the Discrimination Mode As this mode does not require motion over the target the user can move the coil more slowly and then narrow the detection field when near the target How to Pinpoint Position the searchcoil an inch or two 2 5 5cm above the ground and to the side of the target Then press and hold Now move the searchcoil slowly across the target and the sound will communicate the target s location As you sweep from side to side and hear no sound at the ends of the sweep the target is located in the middle of that zone where the sound is loudest If the sound is loud over a wide area the buried object is large Use Pinpoint to trace an outline of such large objects Narrow It Down To further
11. egisters in a given category for an unknown buried object you could be detecting a metallic object other than the object described on the label but with the same metallic signature Also the greater the distance between the target and the coil the less accurate the Target Identification GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will register toward the middle or left of center on the LCD scale Gold flakes may register under iron Small gold items may register under foil or 5 Large gold items will register toward the center of the scale SILVER TARGETS Silver objects will register to the right of the scale under dime or higher IRON All sizes of iron objects will register on the far left side of the scale This could indicate a worthless item such as a nail or a more valuable historic iron relic FOIL Aluminum foil such as a gum wrapper will register as foil A small broken piece of pull tab may also register here 5 Most newer pull tabs from beverage cans the type intended to stay attached to the can will register here Many gold rings will also register here ALUM Older pull tabs which always detached completely from the can register here Many medium size gold rings also register here PT pull tabs Pull tabs from older beverage cans will register here Few newer pull tabs will also register here Many gold rings will 18 also register here S CAP Older screw caps from glass bottles will register here Large g
12. hat the detector creates is also susceptible to the electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices Power lines microwave ovens lighting fixtures TVs computers motors etc all produce EMI which can interfere with the detector and cause it to beep when no metal is present and sometimes to beep erratically The SENSITIVITY control lets you reduce the strength of this magnetic field and therefore lessen its susceptibility to EMI You may want to operate at maximum strength but the presence of EMI may make this impossible so if you experience erratic behavior or false signals reduce the sensitivity Using Headphones Using headphones not included improves battery life and prevents the sounds from annoying bystanders It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly particularly if searching in a noisy location For safety reasons do not use headphones near traffic or where other dangers are present This device is to be used with interconnecting cables headphone cables shorter than three meters OPERATION and CONTROLS POWERING UP Press The detector always starts in the DISCRIMINATION Mode Motion is required e Default sensitivity is at about 70 of maximum 08 All target categories except iron are illuminated meaning that all metal objects will be detected except iron HOW TO WORK THE CONTROLS POWER ON OFF Press MODE button to TOGGLE between the Discrimination and A
13. ith each press of A or Y the notched category moves across the display screen As you move the position of the notched category you are changing the detection status of the selected category e If a target category was previously eliminated word not visible then notching that category will return it to detection e If a target category was previously retained word is visible then notching that category will remove it from detection Only one target category at a time can be selected for notching To notch multiple categories in or out wait for the icon to stop flashing and then press ha or Y again to select the next notch Each time you press to select notch followed by A the notch program will begin by changing the status of the IRON segment 12 OPERATION and CONTROLS eont MENU SELECTIONS continuea NOTCH continued At any time the display screen indicates the current category notches or discrim ination settings Any category whose description is not visible will not be detected For example the following settings tell us that The nickel dime quarter and 50 categories will be detected All other categories of targets iron foil alum and zinc will not be detected titanium Amo TARGET ID MODE DEPTH DISCRIMINATE ALL METALS PINPOINT MENU SENSITIVITY DISC LEVEL TT VOLUME 5 DIME QTR 50 O ce A m Y Y 4 VOLUME While the VOLUME line is highligh
14. itter found e Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources wildlife and private property e Act as an ambassador for the hobby use thoughtfulness consideration and courtesy at all times e Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures e All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set always conduct yourself with courtesy and consideration of others 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Register your warranty on line for a chance to win a FREE DETECTOR For details visit www tekneticst2 com The Titanium Camo metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the original owner Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered under this warranty Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option the metal detector returned shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products Shipping cost to First Texas Products is the responsibility of the consumer To return your detector for service please first contact First Texas for a Return Authorization RA Number Reference the RA number on your package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to First Texas Products L L C 1465 H Henry
15. ll Metal Modes Press Ad or Y Buttons to CHANGE THE SETTING of the active menu item The active menu item is the Highlighted line on the left side of the display Press and hold the Pinpoint button to Press MENU button to select the menu item you want to adjust actuate PINPOINT at any time 10 OPERATION and CONTROLS eont MENU SELECTIONS 1 SENSITIVITY Use Z amp and W to increase or decrease sensitivity while the SENSITIVITY line is highlighted Maximum sensitivity setting is 12 Minimum sensitivity setting is 4 If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects being detected reduce the sensitivity The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects This magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices Power lines microwave ovens lighting fixtures TVs computers motors etc all produce EMI which can interfere with the detector and cause it to beep when no metal is present and sometimes to beep erratically HOW DEEP WILL IT GO The Titanium Camo Metal Detector will detect a coin sized object like a quarter to a distance of about 11 from the searchcoil at maximum sensitivity Large metal objects can be detected to a depth of several feet Detectability is directly related to the size of
16. narrow the field of detection position the searchcoil near the center of the response pattern but not at the exact center release a and then quickly press and hold it again Now you will only hear a response when the searchcoil is right over the top of the target Repeat this procedure to narrow the zone even further Each time you repeat the procedure the field of detection will narrow further Consider Purchasing a Pinpointer When you kneel down to unearth an object you may find it frustrating as the object can appear exactly like the surrounding soil You may hold the object in your hand and find it necessary to pass a handful of dirt over the searchcoil to see if it contains metal An easier way is to use a handheld pinpointer It is a probe like device which is poked into the ground making close up pinpointing a snap reducing digging time and minimizing the size of the holes you will dig Teknetics offers a robust and inexpensive pinpointer designed for this purpose CORRECT TARGET IDENTIFICATION In DISCRIMINATION Mode targets are identified both audibly and visually as follows 1 Different pitch tones for different types of metals 2 A 2 digit Target ID 3 An illuminated icon within the target category best describing it AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION Tones identify targets as follows LOW TONE ID 1 39 Ferrous objects such as iron and steel like nails and tin cans Smallest sized gold objects
17. old rings like a class ring could also register here Some non U S coins of recent vintage will also register here Zinc Medium conductivity objects and many non U S coins of recent vintage are classified here The Target Identification Categories to the right of the display such as copper coins 10 DIME 25 Quarter 50 1 accurately identify these U S coins When used in areas outside the U S these categories identify coins or metal objects of high relative conductivity such as silver coins or relics or large objects made of any type of metal Caution The target indications are visual references Many other types of metal can fall under any one of these categories While the detector will eliminate or indicate the presence of most common trash items it is impossible to accurately classify ALL buried objects 5 SEGMENT DEPTH INDICATOR The Depth Indicator is accurate for coin sized objects It indicates the depth of the target in inches as follows Segments Illuminated Top Segment 0 to2 deep Top 2 Segments 2 to3 deep Top 3 Segments 4 to 5 deep Top 4 Segments 6 to7 deep All Segments 8 deep Large and irregularly shaped objects will yield less reliable depth readings When passing over an object the indicators will light up and stay illuminated for three seconds If the depth indication varies with each sweep try sweeping at different angles the
18. ont of you Wind the CABLE securely around the STEMS Connect CABLE PLUG to housing f Do not twist the Cable or Plug Turn Locking Ring only KNOB Use minimal finger pressure to start the threads Do SEARCHCOIL not_cross thread When the Locking Ring is fully engaged over the threaded connector give it a firm turn to make sure that it is very tight When the Locking Ring is fully engaged over the threaded connector it may not cover all of the threads Tighten both LOCKING COLLARS Note Very tall users can purchase the optional Extended Lower Stem TUBE5X for extended reach RATTERIES The detector requires a single 9 volt ALKALINE battery battery not included Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries Do not use Heavy Duty batteries Rechargeable batteries can also be used If you wish to use rechargeable batteries we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing Slide the battery door to the side and remove it to expose the battery compartment BATTERY LIFE Expect 20 to 25 hours of life from a 9 volt alkaline battery Rechargeable batteries provide about 8 hours of usage per charge SPEAKER VOLUME AND BATTERY CHARGE You may notice the speaker volume drop while one battery segment is illuminated With one segment flashing low speaker volume will be very apparent BATTERY INDICATOR The remaining battery life i
19. re may be more than one target present With practice you will learn the difference between accurate readings multiple targets and highly erratic readings which evidence trash or irregularly shaped objects TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters e Using detector e Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only e Using detector near Move away power lines from power lines e Using 2 detectors in Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20 apart e Highly oxidized Only dig up buried object repeatable signals Environmental Reduce sensitivity electromagnetic until erratic interference signals cease Constant low tone Discharged battery Replace battery or constant repeating tones e Wrong type of Use only 9V battery alkaline battery or rechargeable LCD does not lock Multiple targets Move coil slowly on to one target ID present at different angles or detector emits e Highly oxidized multiple tones target e Sensitivity set e Reduce sensitivity too high No power no Dead battery e Replace battery sounds e Cord not connected securely e Check connections TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS e Always check Federal State County and local laws before searching e Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner s permission e Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage e Remove and dispose of any and all trash and l
20. s proportional to the percentage of the battery icon illuminated After the battery indicator begins flashing expect the detector to shut off within 10 minutes QUIEK START DEMONSTRATION I Supplies Needed ea Nail a Zinc Penny dated after 1982 a Nickel a Quarter ll Position the Detector a Place the detector on a table with the searchcoil hanging over the edge Or better have a friend hold the detector with the searchcoil off the ground b Keep the searchcoil away from walls floors and metal objects c Remove watches rings and jewelry A d Turn off lights or appliances whose electromagnetic Ne emissions may cause interference y 44 e Pivot the searchcoil back A Ill Power Up Sih y Press IV Wave each object over the searchcoil y a Notice a different tone for each object No Tone Nail in default setting iron is not detected Medium Tone Zinc Penny amp Nickel High Tone Quarter b Motion is required Objects must be in motion over the searchcoil to be detected in this mode V Press once to enter the DISC LEVEL program Then press A four times Vi Wave the nickel and zinc penny a Neither coin is detected VII Press the to toggle down to NOTCH Then press A three times a 5 reappears on the display VIII Wave the Nickel a The nickel is now again detected b The nickel has been notched in IX Press G3 to toggle down to ALL METAL X Pass the quarter over
21. t Identification If waving coins over the searchcoil for practice wave with the flat side parallel to the searchcoil this is the position you will most often find coins buried in the ground 2 Digit TARGET IDENTIFICATION Values Some Typical Values Numeric Common for Common Category Value Range Objects Objects Iron 10 39 Foil 40 55 Nickel 56 60 US Nickel 58 Alum 61 75 Zinc 75 79 US Zinc Penny 76 After 1982 Dime 80 85 US Dime 82 US Copper Penny 81 82 Pre 1982 Quarter 86 90 US Quarter 87 50 91 99 US Half Dollar 89 US Silver Dollar 94 96 17 DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY Please refer to the er on your detector and reference the TARGET ID categories below applicable to your model not all detectors include all of these categories READING THE DISPLAY The Liquid Crystal Display LCD shows the PROBABLE identification of the targeted metal as well as the PROBABLE depth of the target The detector will register a consistent Target Identification upon each sweep of the coil when a buried target has been located and identified If upon repeated passes over the same spot the Target Identification reads inconsistently the target is probably a trash item or oxidized metal With practice you will learn to unearth only the repeatable signals The segment identifications are highly accurate when detecting the objects described on the label However if an object r
22. ted use A amp and WY to change the speaker volume The default volume setting is 8 Maximum is 10 Minimum is 0 volume off At levels 1 2 and 3 high tones will be inaudible or barely audible The speaker volume will diminish as battery voltage drops For maximum speaker volume use 1 or 2 tones as the low and bass tones generate the loudest sounds Volume can be set while in either the DISCRIMINATION or ALL METAL Modes but only one setting applies to both modes Volume in the two modes cannot be set independently 13 OPERATION and CONTROLS eont MODE SELECTIONS There are three selections under the MODE section of the display e Press B to toggle between DISCRIMINATION and ALL METAL e Press Q at any time to activate PINPOINT Mode 1 DISCRIMINATION Mode This mode is the default mode and requires the searchcoil to be in motion in order to detect and identify targets This is the mode most commonly used for continuous searching In this mode targets are identified with distinct tones and are classified in categories at the bottom of the display A two digit numerical value on a scale of 10 to 99 is displayed in the middle of the screen The depth range of the target is also displayed at the right of the display All MENU items can be selected and customized in this mode 2 ALL METAL Mode This mode is a motion mode Target Identification is the same as in Discrimination Mode but target rejection is not possibl
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