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1. r den 1 1 ys F i W Pj ul aa E 4 at al TE Y F i AL b P i a ki I ja FA l Ei z AE E 4 wil p i iw i rn i it i j 4 a Hi y yn a t ri Fl S AP we j a f i i vi a 4 A y i 1 i pt YA Th f i 3 4 i 3 T i at Kf Y A i r 45 pi am 4 a i MW ng a sc i F rt s LEJ T TA Fi M i Ae YP c a a y A ir i wn lain a ta wid mb ii FA Tad Bet L Tr le he a nA ig gt t pE a LT i i j kj ab r k in r gt ft t 4 i i ed Hi 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GARRETT METAL DETECTORS Congratulations on the purchase of your new Garrett EuroACE metal detector This enhanced metal detector has been specifically designed for use in highly productive European treasure hunting environments The EuroACE includes Garrett s exclusive Target ID technology and patented discrimination features This technology features two indicator scales that allow you to see the detector s discrimination setting Lower Scale as well as the analysis of each detected target Upper Scale The EuroACE also features Enhanced Iron Resolution additional notches for separating desirable targets from iron junk in cluttered areas and a standard 22x28cm elliptical Double D searchcoil engineered for optimum performance in Europe s more challenging mineralised soils Backed by more than 45 years of extensive res2. nnnnnrvvnvnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnenvennn 38 EuroACE Warranty S rviCe cccccccsssssereececcssesereeetseees 39 EuroACE Accessories uii CY YA NY aw A Y Cr Y 41 SUSSES ET REGCING send 43 2 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE 3 EuroACE CONTROL PANEL QUICK START GUIDE 1 Install batteries Lower Scale The EuroACE operates with four 4 AA batteries which are indicates notch i already installed by Garrett Target ID Legend discrimination pattern indicates metal types Target ID Cursor indicates probable Coin Depth Sensitivity target identity Indic tor 2 Power ON Mode Setting indicates depth of Press and release the ON OFF Power button The EuroACE on Ret eee powers on in the last mode used automatically adjusts for z ground minerals and is ready to search Factory default Foil a Ferrous Non Fefrous mode is Coins Thin AN Thic NJEWELRY 2 mm CUSTOM WODI vone RELICS WOcm yd COIN 3 Select Mode J COl 15cm ff DEPTH Use the Mode Pushbutton to select a different detection mode when desired 4 Adjust settings Adjust Sensitivity or Discrimination settings if desired 5 Begin scanning Lower the searchcoil to 2 to 3 cm above the ground and scan the coil left and right at approximately 1m second PINPOINT H ON OFF Pushbutton Battery Level l Power allows static detection Indicator o to precisely locate the i object i MODE SENSITIVITY DISCR
3. modify the discrimination pattern Use the or DISCRIM pushbuttons to move the Target ID cursor to the left or right Next use the Accept Reject pushbutton to modify the Lower Scale discrimination pattern EuroACETM 15 Accept Reject Pushbutton Co Use in conjunction with the DISCRIM Ix pushbuttons to modify the discrimination pattern Press the Accept Reject pushbutton to eliminate or activate pixels located on the Lower Scale directly below the Target ID cursor As seen in the illustration below the EuroACE has 12 pixels or notches of discrimination Any combination of these pixels can be switched on or off based upon your preference There are two primary methods for modifying the Notch Discrmination Pattern to reject a specific type of trash or unwanted item while detecting all other metal The example below illustrates how to manually use both the DISCRIM and Accept Reject pushbuttons to modify the Notch Discrimination pattern Foil Ferrous Non Ferrous Thin Thick t7 MODE Use the DISCRIM buttons to position the Target ID Cursor above the pixel you wish to eliminate see above illustration Use the Accept Reject pushbutton v X to delete this pixel from the Lower Scale see below This item is now rejected Foil Ferrous Non Ferrous Thin 15cm Jf DEPTH 20 p Thick EE E a Wr Dem ee COIN COINS 16 Garrett Metal Detectors The second method of modif
4. DN Author master treasure hunter CH A RLES GARRETT COIN HUNTING ere Deris AN i A r r 1 aY k X Fs k er J ar JOST TREASURE CHA Esra REET TREASURE SIGNS Available in English language only Visit RAM Books on www garrett com for future releases EuroACE 43 RAM BOOKS TITLES RAM Books a division of Garrett Metal Detectors publishes new titles each year related to treasure hunting gold pros pecting coin hunting and relic recovery EUROPEAN METAL Reading DETECTING GUIDE Suggested Highlights include e Hundreds of full color photographs European Metal Detecting 2 0 x 8 5 size 324 pages soft cover Part No 1562100 e Field tips from dozens of European metal detectorists e Explanation of detector and searchcoil technology Illustrations of proper detector techniques Ra te e European treasure laws information 35 eRe NS yt ous Includes Advice ot es ens co FEDI pean ren FR Ideal reading for new detectorists pr Sl SE STEPHEN L MOORE TECHNIQUES TIPS AND TREASURES 44 Garrett Metal Detectors European Metal Detecting Guide Preview of Pages Dozens of pages of full color treasure photos with descriptions of the items age or value i Tera on vo broen eda ard Moe bar o EE APA Tht mrt Ml 4 hd r fer Bw hwn er bo AE rer designe bul dubp bark fe bw bon Age Sach p Ce
5. dig will not destroy property buildings or the remains of deserted structures will not leave litter or other discarded junk items lying around will carry all rubbish and dug targets with me when leave each search area will observe the Golden Rule using good outdoor manners and conducting myself at all times in a manner which will add to the stature and public image of all people engaged in the field of metal detection 36 Garrett Metal Detectors CAUTIONS When searching for treasure with your Garrett detector observe these precautions e Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be buried e National and state parks monuments etc are absolutely off limits e Deepseeking detectors can detect concealed pipes wiring and other potentially dangerous material When those are located the proper authorities should be notified e Do not hunt in a military zone where bombs or other explosives may be buried e Do not disturb any pipeline particularly if it could be carrying flammable gas or liquid e Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target particularly in areas where you are uncertain of the ground conditions e f you are unsure about using your metal detector in any area always seek permission from the proper authorities EuroACE 37 CARING FOR YOUR EuroACE DETECTOR Your Garrett detector is a rugge
6. has external tie down straps to hold a shovel and a metal detector Inside additional straps can secure another disassembled detector Divided compartments allow plenty of room for gold pans extra searchcoils headphones your lunch camera etc Backpack also features Zippered treasure pouch utility clip water bottle holder and tool holders for recovery tools and pinpointer Garrett PRO POINTER Pinpointing Detector Part No 1166000 GARRETT PRO POINTER The PRO POINTER combines performance with sleek design to assist in pinpointing hard to find targets Includes proportional audio vibration pulse rate target indicators and 360 side scan detection area Water resistant with LED light for low light uses Includes woven belt holster and 9 volt battery To see Garrett s complete collection of metal detector accessories please visit www garrett com and view products within our Hobby Division Additional searchcoils recovery tools headphones carrying bags searchcoil covers Garrett caps and Garrett shirts are available for all detecting accessory needs 42 Garrett Metal Detectors AND SYMBOLS SUGGESTED READING Also available pocket size treasure hunting field guides written by Charles Garrett Collect them all This edition includes the author s personal INTRODUCTION To experiences of hunting in Europe plus tips METAL DETECTING and techniques 76 pages PN 1546200 IN EUROPE
7. recommended factory settings You should also make certain you have 1 Checked your batteries switches and connectors Weak batteries are the most common cause of detector failure 2 Contacted your dealer for help particularly if you are not familiar with the EuroACE detector In the event that repairs or warranty service are necessary for your EuroACE contact the local retail outlet where your detector was purchased To avoid excessive shipping and import charges do not attempt to return a Garrett product to the factory in the United States Information on international warranty repair needs can be found on the Garrett website www garrett com Click on the Hobby Division and then the Technical Support page for more details EuroACE 39 40 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE ACCESSORIES Garrett offers a complete line of accessories that will increase your success and enjoyment of treasure hunting with your new detector These accessory products are available from your local or dealer or by calling the Garrett factory at 1 800 527 4011 4 5 11 5cm ACE Super Sniper Searchcoil Part No 221800 Use when searching for small shallow targets in trashy or tight places ACE Environmental Cover Up Part No 1619900 Protect your detector from light rain and dust without inhibiting view of control panel EuroACE 41 Garrett Detectorist s Backpack Part No 1651800 This rugged pack
8. thick or high conductivity targets will indicate at the right 6 Target ID Cursor Upper Scale The Target ID cursor in conjunction with the Target ID Legend indicates the probable identity of a detected target The upper scale consists of twelve 12 graphic segments for Target ID O Lower Scale The lower scale or Notch Discrimination Scale indicates the discrimination pattern The EuroACE will produce an audible target response for the pixels that are switched on and no audible response for those that have been switched off The Target ID Cursor will always indicate all targets The discrimination pattern can be adjusted by changing modes and or using the DISCRIM and Accept Reject v X pushbuttons see page 16 6 Coin Depth Indicator The depth of a coin or similar sized target is indicated in 5cm increments Sweep over the target with the searchcoil 2 to 3cm from the soil to get the most accurate reading Note targets larger than a coin may display shallower than actual depth while targets smaller than a coin may display deeper than actual depth EuroACE 11 Battery Level Indicator Indicates the current battery condition The detector will maintain full performance until the batteries need to be replaced Replace batteries when there is only 1 segment remaining NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used but may have a shorter life per charge You can expect 20 to 40 hours of operation depending on battery type a
9. threaded bolt through the holes of the lower stem and searchcoil Hand tighten the searchcoil assembly with the wing nut 8 Adjust the arm cuff by removing the screw on the bottom and moving it to the other hole 4 Depress the spring clip in the S stem and insert the control housing into the upper stem 8 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE 9 EuroACE DISPLAY ELEMENTS The EuroACE is designed with Garrett s exclusive Graphic Target ID technology which indicates the probable identification of a target along a horizontal scale that reads from ferrous metals e g iron on the left to low conductivity metals in the middle to high conductive metals e g pure silver on the right o 2 Target Discrimination Target ID ID Cursor Pattern Lower Legend Upper Scale Scale ae Coin Depth I dic Indicator ndicator Foll Non Ferrous Thin Ti a COIN 2em_ff DEPTH MODE eee r 20 oof SENSITIVITY SN 6 9 Battery Sensitivity Level Indicator Indicator 10 Garrett Metal Detectors Mode Indicates which of the five detection modes Zero Jewelry Custom Relics or Coins has been selected by highlighting the corresponding word on the LCD screen 6 Target ID Legend Works in conjunction with the Target ID Cursor to indicate a target s probable identity Ferrous iron targets will indicate on the left half non ferrous targets that are thin or have low conductivity will indicate in the middle and
10. IM and Accept EU DUON Pushbutton Reject Pushbuttons selects detection increases or Use DISCRIM or to select a med decreases cursor Then use v X button to set discrimination sensitivity its discrimination on or off pattern 4 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE 5 EuroACE COMPONENTS Search coil Lower Guan Upp er Control Stem Housing LCD Screen Pushbutton Controls Handle Grip Detector Stand Padded Arm Cuff 6 Garrett Metal Detectors LIST OF PARTS No tools are required to assemble the EuroACE Four 4 AA batteries are included with the detector The box for your detector contains the following parts One 1 control housing with One 1 28x22 cm DD S shaped stem searchcoil 6 One 1 upper stem andone Owner s manual 1 lower stem connected Warranty Card One 1 wing nut two 2 mounting washers and one 1 threaded bolt If any part is missing please contact your local dealer EuroACE 7 5 Depress the spring clip in the lower stem and adjust to JTI IONI Y the most comfortable operating length 1 Align the holes in the mounting washers with the small posts on the lower stem and press firmly into place 6 Wrap the cable snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the stem 7 Insert the cable connector into the connector of the 2 _ Slide the searchcoil onto the stem control housing and hand tighten 3 Insert the
11. asking The LCD screen in JEWELRY Mode will appear as Fail Ferrous P Non Ferrous vin COIN DEPTH In JEWELRY Mode the lower 3 pixels are notched out EuroACETM 19 e CUSTOM Mode The discrimination pattern for this mode can be programmed by the operator The factory preset for the CUSTOM Mode is the same as the COINS Mode Once you have changed the discrimination pattern of the CUSTOM Mode to your preferences the EuroACE will retain your CUSTOM discrimination pattern For information on the use of the DISCRIM and Accept Reject pushbutton controls see pages 15 17 e COINS Mode The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed to find all types of coins and eliminate trash items such as iron and foil Four pixels of ferrous targets and a narrow notch of foil have been excluded in the COINS Mode European coins ranging from modern to ancient can potentially register almost anywhere on the detector s Target ID due to their wide variance in size thickness and metal content Minimal discrimination is thus desired when hunting European coins Some pulltabs and pieces of tabs may not be eliminated from detection Some digging of junk targets is to be expected such as aluminum cans For COINS Mode the discrimination pattern will appear as illustrated below COIN DEPTH In COINS Mode 4 pixels under ferrous and one pixel of foil are notched out 20 Garrett Metal Detectors RELICS Mode The discriminat
12. best for you As you improve your pinpointing accuracy you will dig smaller holes and increase your productive hunting time 34 Garrett Metal Detectors TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Erratic sounds or target ID cursor movement Intermittent Signals I m not finding specific targets Target ID Cursor bounces SOLUTION 1 Ensure batteries are installed in the correct position 2 Replace all old batteries with all new batteries 1 Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected and the coil cable is snugly wound around the stem 2 If using the detector indoors be aware that excessive amounts of electrical interference exists plus excessive amounts of metal can be found in floors and walls 3 Reduce your sensitivity setting 4 Determine if you are close to other metal detectors or other metal structures such as electrical power lines wire fences benches etc Intermittent signals typically mean you ve found a deeply buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle for your detector to read Scan from different directions to help define the signal In the case of multiple targets switch to the ZERO Mode or press the pinpoint button to precisely locate all targets In trashy areas use the Super Sniper searchcoil NOTE Iron targets may cause Intermittent Signals You can identify iron targets in ZERO Mode Ensure you are using the correct mode for the type hunting you are doing If specificall
13. coil in a straight line from side to side at a speed of about 1 meter per second Advance the searchcoil about half the length of the searchcoil at the end of each sweep 1 CORRECT INCORRECT SWING A EuroACE 27 28 Garrett Metal Detectors ag tea VNR CC es hi Wi n ae Overlap Swing by 14cm Overlap Swing by 14 cm In order to fully search an area overlap the swings of your searchcoil by half the length of the coil about 14 cm Sweep the searchcoil in a straight line or with a slight arc at a sweep speed of about 1m sec Isolating adjacent targets The narrow detection field of the EuroACE s DD searchcoil allows better separation of adjacent targets versus a similar size concentric searchcoll Use narrow swings of the searchcoil in trashy areas to isolate good targets amongst the trash EuroACETM 29 e Swing your searchcoil parallel to plow lines and the water s edge This will minimize the negative effects caused by uneven ground in plowed fields and varying amounts of moisture near the water Do not swing the searchcoil perpendicular to plow lines and the water s edge as this may produce abrupt changes in ground response that can reduce the detector s performance 30 Garrett Metal Detectors TARGET PINPOINTING METHODS Standard pinpointing method using the Pinpoint button see page 15 In this method position the searchcoil to the side of the target s suspected location Press and ho
14. d machine designed for outdoor use However as with all electronic equipment there are some simple ways you can care for your detector to maintain its high performance Avoid extreme temperatures as much as possible such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk during the summer or outdoors in sub freezing weather e Keep your detector clean Wipe the control housing with a damp cloth when necessary e Remember that your searchcoil is submersible but your control housing is not Never submerge any control housing or the connector in water unless specifically designed for underwater use Protect your control housing from heavy mist rain and blowing surf Disassemble the stem and wipe it and the searchcoil clean with a damp cloth e When storing for longer than one month remove the batteries from the detector It is best to use quality alkaline batteries When changing batteries be sure to replace with all new batteries for optimum performance 38 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE WARRANTY amp SERVICE Your EuroACE detector is warranted for 24 months limited parts and labor but does not cover damage caused by alteration modification neglect accident or misuse In the event you encounter problems with your EuroACE detector please read through this Owner s Manual carefully to ensure the detector is not inoperable due to manual adjustments Press and hold the power pushbutton for 10 seconds to return to the
15. earch and development your Garrett EuroACE metal detector is the most advanced of its kind in the industry Whether you are experienced or a beginner this machine is well suited for a wide variety of your detecting environments With One Touch operation the EuroACE powers on with the touch of a single button adjusts easily for ground minerals and is immediately ready to begin searching In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the EuroACE you are urged to carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety EuroACE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS EUFOACE Control PENG 4 Quick Start Guide rarnnnnnrnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnennnnnennnseenn 5 EuroACE ComponentS revrsnannrvvnnnnnnvvnnnnnnvnnnnnsrennnnnnsnnnnnnsseennn 6 LI CLO GE EE T BEGGE SE 8 EuroACE Display Elements rrrennnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnrnvnrnnnnnnnnrvnrnnnnn 10 Audio FEM Sene 13 PN ONE pen 14 Setting Custom Modes Discrim Patterns 19 Enhanced Iron Resolution annnrennnnnnrvnnnnnnnvennnnnnnnnnnnnneennnnn 22 PENT 24 Hunting Tips With Your EuroACE Detector 2 Target Pinpointing MethodsS rrurevnnvnnnnnnrevnnnnnnnnnvennnnnnnner 31 Troubleshooting Guide 6 sssiectsincesesetsancsdestnnderciesasseenssersetcencezeds 35 Metal Detecting Code of EthiCs cccccsssssseeeeeeeeesseeeeeeees 36 COS ee retest DO YR UT AF 37 Caring For Your EuroACE Detector
16. een notched out the nail by itself would not be detected however the two objects have a combined conductivity of four pixels Therefore the good target is detected due to the combined conductivity being higher than that of the discriminated target nail alone EuroACE 23 BENCH TESTS You should conduct bench tests to become more familiar with your detector s operation To conduct a bench test 1 Place the searchcoil on a flat non metallic surface that is several feet from other metallic objects 2 Select the ZERO mode 3 Pass various metal objects coins bottle caps nails etc across the searchcoil at a distance of 8 to 10 cm Your metal detector will audibly and visually identify the target 4 Perform this test in all the modes available on your detector Observe the sounds as well as the graphics on the LCD that are made in each mode 5 Record the results of your bench tests and refer to them when hunting in the field 24 Garrett Metal Detectors Once you have determined how your test targets register on the Target ID during bench tests test them in the soil Bury your targets at recorded depths to create a test plot Note how various targets read based upon whether they are lying in the ground flat or at various angles Keep accurate records or surface markers to indicate your test plot targets and their depths Try testing these targets again in several months after the ground has settled during pe
17. ion pattern for this mode is designed to eliminate small iron pieces while detecting good targets in the lower conductivity range such as lead brass and bronze Two pixels of ferrous have been removed and the pattern will appear as Foil Ferrous Non Ferrous Tha Thick JEWELRY a MODE In RELICS Mode the lowest 2 ferrous pixels are notched out e ZERO Mode The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed to detect every type of metal and should be used when you want to find all metal items or when the material of the desired object is unknown As seen in the illustration below all 12 discrimination pixels are switched on indicating that no metal targets have been notched out eliminated Switch to the Zero Mode to aid in locating a target when its signal is inconsistent Such signals could mean a trash target is close to a good target Foul Ferrous Non Ferrous The Thick j JEWELRY CUSTOM MODE RECS Y GU COIN ZERO jeg ae A In ZERO Mode the discrimination pattern shows all 12 pixels are on EuroACE 21 ENHANCED IRON RESOLUTION The EuroACE features increased resolution i e more pixels of iron discrimination This additional resolution allows more precise control of how much iron discrimination can be applied In the example shown below an iron object can often mask out the signal of an adjacent good target To prevent this from happening use the DISCRIM and Accept Reject pushbutt
18. ld the Pinpoint button then sweep the searchcoil side to side and front to back in a crosshair pattern to locate the peak signal You will notice the greatest number of pixels on the upper scale and the strongest audio loudest sound as you pinpoint the peak target signal See LCD meter illustration below Note The EuroACE DD searchcoil s hot spot is under the center of the coil just ahead of its stem mount The opening just ahead of the stem mount can serve as your reference point for pinpointing p Indicates target pinpointing center of the 28 x 22 cm PROformance searchcoil EuroACE 31 Traditional pinpointing technique using Pinpoint pushbutton Note It is important to maintain a constant searchcoil height above the ground e g 2cm during the entire Pinpointing process to prevent ground mineralization from producing false signals or masking the target s signal Alternative pinpointing technique DD wiggle Quickly locate targets without using the Pinpoint button as follows Continuously swing the searchcoil side to side using fast narrow swings of 5 10cm i e wiggle While continuing this side to side wiggle slowly move the searchcoil sideways toward the target s suspected position until the audio response produces a consistent symmetric beat This indicates the lateral left to right position of the target Then locate the target s front to back position by rotating around 90 and repeating the same p
19. ltie Wmibuerer arc ford manly ir rar Photo exposes from the field such as this French rally experience gt Proper basic search techniques with illustrations TO VIEW OTHER RAM BOOKS Go to www garrett com and visit the Hobby Division An order form is available on our site which can be printed and mailed with your requested titles and payment EuroACE 45 46 Garrett Metal Detectors GARRETT METAL DETECTORS www garrett com 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 Toll Free 800 527 4011 Tel 972 494 6151 Fax 972 494 1881 Email sales garrett com 2010 Garrett Electronics Inc PN 1533100 A 0710
20. n EuroACETM 17 SENSITIVITY Pushbutton Use the or SENSITIVITY buttons to step through the eight 8 sensitivity levels which are continuously shown on the LCD screen Use higher sensitivity levels when searching for very small or very deep targets Use lower sensitivity levels in locations where the detector is behaving erratically due to excessive metallic trash highly mineralized soils saltwater beaches electrical interference or the presence of other metal detectors 18 Garrett Metal Detectors SETTING CUSTOM MODES Discrimination Patterns The EuroACE includes five Modes Select the mode that best suits the targets you hope to find or use the CUSTOM Mode to create your own personal settings In each mode minor changes in the preset discrimination patterns have been programmed to optimize hunting for such typical target s This does not mean that the detector will search only for jewelry while in JEWELRY Mode It simply indicates that the discrimination pattern is optimized for locating most jewelry items The JEWELRY Mode will still locate coins relics and other non jewelry items e JEWELRY Mode The discrimination pattern for this mode is designed to find jewelry such as rings bracelets watches and necklaces Three pixels of ferrous targets have been excluded to ignore most nails and small iron pieces Some iron pixels remain in order to minimize target masking effects see page 23 for more on target m
21. nd quality Access and replace the batteries by sliding the cover off the control housing Remove batteries when the EuroACE will be stored for longer than 30 days 9 Sensitivity Indicator The EuroACE has eight 8 settings for sensitivity See page 18 for information on when to adjust your sensitivity settings 12 Garrett Metal Detectors AUDIO FEATURES Headphone Jack Any headphones with a 1 4 plug can be inserted into the jack at the rear of the Control Housing Tone ID The Tone ID feature produces three distinct audible tones based on a target s metal type and conductivity e High conductivity targets such as silver produce a unique belltone signal Medium to low conductivity targets Such as jewelry or small gold produce a medium pitched audio signal e Ferrous targets such as iron and nails produce a low pitch audio signal EuroACETM 13 PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS O SENSITIVITY Pushbutton Foil Non Ferrous Thin Thick gt S 5em ne BEE uff COIN nn a i i aug E SENSITIVITY o ON OFF MODE O Power Pushbutton PINPOINT DISCRIM ACCEPT Pushbutton Pushbutton REJECT Pushbutton ON OFF Power Pushbutton e Press and release to switch the unit ON and resume hunting with the same settings used prior to turning the unit OFF To restore the factory settings press and hold the power button for 5 to 10 seconds until the detector produces a fast d
22. ons to select just enough discrimin ation to reject the iron trash e g small nail as seen in Illustration 1 By using only a minimal amount of iron discrimination your detector will continue to detect the coin and nail together see Illustration 2 and masking will not cause you to miss a good target See example settings shown on the following page lron targets such as the nail shown above can sometimes mask a good target If too much iron discrimination is applied the good target can be missed Read page 23 to learn how to apply the proper amount of iron discrimination to eliminate the nail shown in Illustration 1 and still detect the good target shown in Illustration 2 22 Garrett Metal Detectors Example Preventing Target Masking with Enhanced Iron Resolution Foil Ferrous Non Ferrous Thin Thick 5cm 10cm vie RELICS COIN MODE COINS 15cm DEPTH ZERO 20 SENSITIVITY In the illustration above the EuroACE is operating in RELICS Mode with two pixels of iron discriminated The nail seen in Illustration 1 on page 22 registers above the third pixel These ferrous targets can be eliminated from detection by using the Accept Reject pushbutton v X to turn off the third pixel from the left Foil Ferrous Non Ferrous Thin Thick Se m a El EE 1 don COIN 15em DEPTH 20 SENSITIVITY In Illustration 2 one of the same iron nails is laying above a good coin target Since three pixels of ferrous have b
23. ouble beep Push the MODE button to select 6 MODE Pushbutton one of five discrimination modes Zero Jewely Custom Relics or Coins See the next section Selecting Modes for details on each EuroACE Mode 14 Garrett Metal Detectors PINPOINT Pushbutton Press and hold the Pinpoint pushbutton to determine the exact location of a target To use the pinpoint function position the searchcoil to the side of the target s suspected location at a fixed height above the ground e g 2cm Press and hold the Pinpoint button and sweep the searchcoil over the target area while maintaining the same fixed height above the ground e g 2cm Sweep the searchcoil side to side and front to back in a crosshair pattern to locate the peak signal Note it is important to maintain a constant height during the entire Pinpointing process to prevent ground mineralization from producing false signals or masking the target s signal The bar graph on the LCD can also aid in locating a peak signal When pinpointing the Upper Scale on the LCD Screen indicates signal strength When the greatest number of LCD segments increasing left to right on the scale is shown the center of the searchcoil is directly over the target with the depth of a coin sized target shown on the depth scale With practice you will be able to pinpoint objects quickly and accurately DISCRIM O DISCRIM Pushbutton Use in conjunction with the Accept Reject pushbutton to
24. riods of extreme drought or after a soaking rain Take note of any changes in how these targets are detected The following illustrations depict a EuroACE in ZERO Mode scanning selected targets during a bench test Note these are air tests conducted in a pristine environment The target ID scale can be influenced by the soil as well as the conductivity permeability thickness size shape and orientation of the target TARGET TARGET ID DISPLAY FSil Ss Non Ferrous in Thick Small sm rusty iron nail he Poi I Aluminum mous Non Ferrous Li A foil Thick EuroACE 25 TARGET TARGET ID DISPLAY Small 14k gold ring Small 6 hammered silver coin small B bronze coin medium size 2 Roman bronze coin large size lead musket ball 10 15 mm Thick Spanish silver coin 26 Garrett Metal Detectors EG il Non Ferrous Min Thiek Non Ferrous Thin Thick T Non Ferrous Min Thick Foil Ion Ferrous Thin Thick Fil lon Ferrous Thick FSi a 4 Non Ferrous Thick HUNTING TIPS WITH YOUR EuroACE If you are new to metal detecting start searching in areas with sandy and loose soil to make it easier to learn how to use your metal detector pinpoint and dig targets Keep your searchcoil height approximately 2 to 3 cm above and parallel to the ground at all times for best detection results Walk slowly as you scan your search
25. rocess 32 Garrett Metal Detectors Alternative pinpointing technique DD tip or tail In the standard pinpointing method described on pages 15 and 31 the target is pinpointed beneath the center of the searchcoil Some detectorists using DD coils prefer to pinpoint off the tip or tail of the searchcoil DD tip pinpointing technique Left Press and hold the Pinpoint pushbutton during this technigue Sweep the searchcoil side to side to center the target the point where the strongest audio response is heard and the maximum LCD pixels on the top row are displayed Image A PULL COIL TOWARD YOU Then pull the searchcoil slowly toward you while noting the target signal see Image A BD Indicates target position Image B Once the target signal drops off both audibly and on the LCD meter shallow targets should be located immediately in front of the searchcoil s tip see Image B Deep targets will be under or just inside your searchcoil s tip This is because the conical shape of the searchcoil s detection field begins bending in slightly as the depth increases see Image C EuroACE 33 Image C You can reverse this pinpointing technique to pinpoint off the DD coil s tail in this case push the coil away from you The audio and LCD meter will place the target just off the searchcoil s tail Tip Practice any or all of these various pinpointing options in your test plot Choose the technique that works
26. y hunting for coins COINS mode should be your best choice to eliminate other undesirable targets You may also use the ZERO mode which detects all metal targets to ensure desired targets are present If your Target ID Cursor bounces erratically chances are you ve found a trash target However a Target ID Cursor may bounce if a good target such as a coin is not parallel to the searchcoil e g on edge It may also bounce if there is one or multiple junk targets laying next to the good target Scan from different directions until your Target ID Cursor becomes more stable NOTE Large flat pieces of iron depending on their orientation in the ground can read as a good target or can cause erratic Target ID Cursor movement EuroACE 35 METAL DETECTING CODE OF ETHICS The following is a Code of Ethics that many treasure hunt clubs endorse and hobbyists follow to preserve our exciting hobby of metal detecting We encourage you to do the same e will respect private and public property all historical and archaeological sites and will do no metal detecting on these lands without proper permission will keep informed on and obey all local and national European legislation relating to the discovery and reporting of found treasures will aid law enforcement officials whenever possible e will cause no willful damage to property of any kind including fences signs and buildings will always fill the holes
27. ying the Notch Discrimination pattern involves the use of only the Accept Reject pushbuttons When an unwanted metal target is audibly detected while hunting simply push the Accept Reject button to create a notch where the Target ID Cursor has signaled the presence of the trash The next time the EuroACE encounters the same trash item it will not produce an audible signal The EuroACE s Accept Reject pushbutton v X can also be used to find specific metal items For example if an earring has been lost scan the matching earring with the EuroACE while in the ZERO mode Note where the Target ID cursor appears when the earring is scanned Next use the DISCRIM and Accept Reject pushbuttons to switch off all the pixels except the one for the earring Note Depending upon how the lost earring is laying in the ground its Target ID may shift a little therefore your ability to find it will be enhanced by turning on an additional pixel on either side The EuroACE is now programmed to find only the missing earring based on the conductivity of its matching pair Note The accept reject function can be used to modify each Mode s discrimination pattern Notch Discrimination modifications made while in CUSTOM mode will be retained when the detector is turned OFF However all changes made to the Notch Discrimination pattern while in ZERO JEWELRY RELICS or COINS modes will return to the factory settings when the detector is turned OFF and back ON agai
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