The Hobbyist TC-1006 OWNER`S MANUAL - Treasure
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1. This Metal Detector distinguishes between ferrous and nonferrous metals Ferrous metal includes iron while non ferrous metals such as gold silver copper platinum aluminum lead and zinc 1 POWER ON THE DETECTOR Hold the detector in a comfor table position then rotate VOLUME away from OFF to power on the detector 2 TUNING e Rotate VOLUME to the 11 o clock position e Set DISC to its midpoint e Hold the search coil about 1 feet away from the ground and slowly rotate TUNE left and right until the pointer on the view meter rests at or near 0 then press and release the red button NOTE It is normal to have a faint sound when detector meter is at 0 The sound will disappear when the needle moves left detecting junk metal or get louder when moving right detecting more valuable metal METAL DETECTOR Note Press the red button on the handle at any time during operation and the pointer will return to 0 automatically 3 USING THE DETECTOR e Remove watches rings or other metal jewelry you are wearing e Holding the search coillevela nd about 1 2 2 inches abo ve the ground e Slowly move the search coil over th e area whe re you placed the sample sweeping the search coil in a side to side motion The distance of the movement path should be aro und 10 15cm The smaller the target metal the closer you should h old the detector to the ground e f the detector detects the material it will give a soun2. 5 cm above the search coil If the detector detects the material the pointer moves to the lef t ferrous with its sound down orto the right non ferrous with its sound up while the detector determines the type of meal it is detecting If the detector does not detect the material check the battery power and verify that the search coil is properly connected Note If you are using a coin the detector detects it more easily if you hold it so a flat side is parallel with the flat side of the search coil not the edge 2 OUTDOOR TESTING amp USING e Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal e Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring or a coin on the grou nd If you are using valu able metal such as gold to test the detector mark the area wh ere you placed the item to help you find it later Do not place it in tall grass or weeds e Rotate VOLUME about two thirds clockwise Set DISCRIMINATION to its midpoint e Rotate the knob slowly left and right until the pointer on the view meter rests at or near 0 Press and release the red button e While holding the search coil level and about 2 5 5 cm above the ground slowly move the search coil o ver the area where you placed the sample sweeping the search coil in a side to side motion e Before try finding other metal in the area press the red button to return the pointer to the center of the view meter Search Co
3. When the detector detects a buried target continue sweeping the search coil over the target in a narrowing side to side motion Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps e Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the ground Then move the search coil straight forward away from you and straight back toward you a couple of times Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps e Repeat Steps 1 2 at a right angle to the original search line making an X pattern The target should be directly below the X at the point of the loudest response 11 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 b uried 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 elements in the ground and the oxidation create d by different metals Because of the metal mixtures target signals might not be in a fixed position This ef fect makes these object s very hard to detect accurately TROUBLE SHOOTING If your detector is not working as it should follow the suggestions belo w to see if you can eliminate the problem Problem Suggestions The detector displays or You might be
4. and the poi nter will move to right when the unit detects metal which is not discriminated Note Each time you use the detector in a dif ferent area you must adjust DISCRIMINATION Each search location present s new challenges About false signals Because your detector is extremely sensitive 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 targets that generate a strong repeatable signal As you sweep the search coil back and forth over the ground learn to recognize the difference between signals that occur at random and signals that are stable and repeatable The factors may affect detection No detector is 100 per cent accurate Various conditions influenc e metal detection The det ector s reaction depends on a numb er of 10 things the angle at which the ob ject rests in the ground the depth of the object the amount of iron in the object the size of the object 4 PINPOINTING A TARGET Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier However it needs practice to improve this skill and we suggest you practice finding and digging up small met al objects on your own property before yo u search other locations Sometimes targets are dif ficult to accurately locate due to the sweep direction Try changing your sweep d irection to pinpoint a target Please follow these steps to pinpoint a target e
5. Treasure Cove Metal Detector The Hobbyist TC 1006 OWNER S MANUAL Revised October 3 2012 www Treasure Cove com 805 288 5735 FEATURE With your metal detector you can hunt for coins relics jewelry gold and silver just about anywhere The detector is versatile and easy to use The detector s features include Headphone Jack let you connect head phones not supplied and operate without trouble View Meter and Pointer shows the probable type of me tal being detected Waterproof Search Coil Can be used in shallow water Note The search coil is waterproo f butthe control housi ng is not waterproof Adjustable stem let you adjust the detector s length for comfortable use Power 1x 9V DC battery not supplied PREPARATION 1 INSTALLING THE DETECTOR the installation can be finished easily without tools just following the steps in below e Turn the stems lock nut clockwise until it loosens e Lengthen or shorten the stem so when you stand upright with the detector in your hand the search coil is level with and about 1 3 5cm above the ground with your arm relaxed at your side e Then turn the stem s lock nut counter clockwise to lock it in place Note No need to loosen the stem lock completely or the plastic ring inside may easily fall out and got lost If the insi de ring falls out please put it back and then tighten the lock set e Loosen the knobs at the search coil s end then
6. adjust the search coil to the desired angl e The search coil shouldbe parallel with the ground Tighten the knobs just enough to keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling 2 INSTALLING BATTERIES e Power off the detector e Slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow e Insert the battery into the compartm ent as indicated by the p olarity symbols and marked inside the compartment And then re place the cover Cautions e Always remove old or weak batteri es which can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts e f you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more remove the batteries e Dispose the old batteries promptly and properly e Replace the battery when LOW BATT light turns on 3 USING HEADPHONE You can connecta pair of stereo headphones not supplied to the detector so you can listen to it pr ivately Using headp hone also saves battery power and mak es it easier to identify subtle changes in the sounds you hear for better detection results To connect headphone to the detector insert th e 3 5mm plug into the 4 headphone jack onthe side of the controlh ousing The detector s internal speaker disconnects when you connect the headphone Listening Safely e Do not listen at extremely high vo lume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss e Do notwearearph ones while operating yo ur detector nea r high traffic areas OPERATION
7. d indication At 0 the detector may still make a sound When detecting ferrous metal detector will give out a lower voice as the pointer moves to the left possibly silencing when all the way left When detector finds non ferrous metal it will make a louder voice while the pointer moves to the right e f the detector does not detect the material check the battery powe r and check if the search coil is properly connected e Using DISC to enable the detector discriminate different metal Caution Every time after adjusting the DI SC the user needs to do the tunin g again 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 th e detector indoors an d outdoors 1 INDOOR TESTING Remove any watches rings or other metal jewelry you are wearing then place the detector on a wooden or plastic table 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 Rotate VOLUME to the 11 o clock position Set DISCRIMINATION to its midpoint Rotate slowly left and right until the pointer on the view meter rests at or near 0 e Move asample of the material y ou want the detector to find such as a gold ring or a coin about
8. il 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 cause s false readings e Sweep slowly hurrying makes you miss targets If the detector detects the material itsounds a tone and the pointer moves to the type of metal it found If the detector does n ot detect the mate rial make sure yo u are moving the search coil correctly Notes e The detector responds with astro ng signal when it detect s most valuable metal objects Ifa signal does not repeat a fter you sweep the search coil cover the target a few times the target is probably junk metal e False signals can be caused by trashy ground electrical interference or large irre gular pieces of junk metal False signals are usuall y broken or non repeatable 3 USEFUL SKILLS e How to use DISC Discrimination is the detector s ability to differentiate between types of metal The detector s DISCRIMINATION setting determines whether the detector will distingu ish between different types of ferrous and non ferrous metals You can set DISCRIMIN ATION to minimum fully counterclockwise with rotating clockwise the detector first discriminates iron then pull tabs and nickel When set the DIS CRIMINATION fully clockwise silver still cannot be discriminated The sound wil be lower a nd the pointer will move to lef t when the unit detects discriminated metal The sound will be higher
9. occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chem icals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the detector Keep the detector away from dust and dirt which can caus e premature wear of parts
10. sweeping the detector s sounds false signals 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 and Pinpointing a Target The detector might sound a false signal ifit detects heavily oxi dized metals Try pinpointing the target from several different angles see Pinpointing a Target If the detector does not display and sou nd the same signal eachtime th e target is probably heavily oxidized metal The display does not show There might be more than one target the correctmet al type in the area you are searching when the detector finds a The target might bea type of metal target that the detector does not recognize If the target is heavily oxidized the detector might not display the correct metal type This is not a malfunction CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your metal detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so you can enjoy it for years Handle the detector gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the detector to work improperly Use the detector only in nor mal temperature environm ents 13 Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage the cases of the detector S Wipe the detector withadamp_ cloth
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