Famous Trails MD3005 User's Manual
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1. clicks Q Orta al KON 2 Press on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow 3 Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment 4 Replace the cover Cautions Always remove old or weak batteries batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts If you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more remove the batteries Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly You can extend battery life by using earphones which require less power than the built in speakers See Using Earphones on Page 6 TESTING THE BATTERIES If the detector does not turn on has weak volume will not tune properly or has erratic operation or drifts test the battery power Rotate VOLUME away from OFF and set OPERATE BATT TEST to BATT TEST If the pointer on the view meter is between 3 and 6 green area the batteries have enough power to operate the detector If the pointer is not in the green area replace the batteries USING EARPHONES You can connect a pair of stereo earphones not supplied to the detector so you can listen to it privately Using earphones also saves battery power and makes it easier to identify subtle changes in the sounds you hear for better detection results Your local electronics store has a wide selection of earph2. On the Detector Hold the detector in a comfortable position then rotate VOLUME away from OFF to the desired sound level Set OPERATE BATT TEST to OPERATE to detect VOLUME DISCRIMINATION O Orr ELAN kiii MAX TUNE OPE RATE Tuning the Detector TUNE fine tunes the balance between the detector s receiver and transmitter circuitry to provide consistent pointer and tone indications Follow these steps to set TUNE 1 Rotate VOLUME to the 11 o clock position 2 Set DISCRIMINATION to its midpoint VOLUME DISCRIMINATION O OFF MAE bai La 5 3 Hold the search coil about 1 foot away from the ground and any metal object hold down the red button on the handle and slowly rotate TUNE left and right until the pointer on the view meter rests at or near 0 then release the red button Red Button As you search you can fine tune the detector using DISCRIMINATION see Fine Tuning the Detector on Page 10 Note Press the red button on the handle at any time during operation to automatically return the pointer to Q 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 indoors of outdoors Indoor Testing 1 Remove any watches rings or other metal jewelry you are wearing then place the detector on a wooden or plastic table 2 Adjust the search coil s angle
3. a few seconds after the tone stops before continuing to allow the detector time to reset or press the red button on the handle to return the pointer to the center of the view meter FINE TUNING THE DETECTOR After you become familiar with how your detector works you can fine tune it to make it more selective in what it finds Discrimination is the detectors ability to differentiate between types of metal The detector s DISCRIMINATION setting determines whether the detector will distinguish between different types of ferrous and non ferrous metals VOLUME ONS HUT ION or MAR ki MAK You can set DISCRIMINATION to minimum fully counterclockwise to maximum fully clockwise or anywhere in between As you set DISCRIMINATION to higher levels the detector first does not detect small pieces 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 adjust DISCRIMINATION Each search location presents new challenges 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 occ
4. making an X pattern The target should be directly below the X at the point of the loudest response Note e If trash in an area is so heavy that you get false signals slow your sweep speed and use shorter sweeps e Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins buried for a long period of time because of oxidation eSome 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 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 Detector on Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING If your detector is not working as it should follow the suggestions below to see if you can eliminate the problem If you still experience difficulty you can reach a technical support person at Famous Trails by calling toll free 877 977 2673 The detector displays or sounds You might be sweeping the detector s search coil too fast or at false signals the wrong angle Sweep the search coil more slowly and hold the detector correctly See Testing and Using the Detector on Page 8 and Pinpointing a Target on Page 11 The detector might sound a false signal if it detects heavily oxidized metals Try pinpointing the target from sever
5. 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 Je 3 Rotate VOLUME to the 11 o clock position 4 Set DISCRIMINATION to its midpoint 5 Move a sample of the material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring 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 If you are suing a coin the 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 If the detector detects the material it sounds a tone and the pointer moves to the left ferrous or to the right non ferrous while the detector determines the type of meal it is detecting Ferrous Non Ferrous If the detector does not detect the material check the battery power and verify that the search coil is properly connected Also you might need to fine tune the detector see Fine Tuning the Detector on Page 10 Outdoor Testing and Use 1 Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal 2 Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find such as a gold ring or a coin on the ground If you are using valuable metal such as gold
6. to test the detector mark the area where you placed the item to help you find it later Do not place it in tall grass or weeds 3 Rotate VOLUME about two thirds clockwise 4 Press and release the red button on the handle Slowly rotate TUNE until the pointer is at or near 0 You should barely hear a tone 5 While holding the search coil level and 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 Right 4 e Sweep slowly hurrying makes you miss targets If the detector detects the material it sounds a tone and the pointer moves to the type of metal it found If the detector does not detect the material 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 the target a few times the target is probably junk metal False signals can be caused by trashy ground electrical interference or large irregular pieces of junk metal False signals are usually broken or non repeatable 6 Try finding other metal in the area When you find a metal item wait
7. Famous Trails Anaheim California Treasure Hunter Metal Detector Owner s Manual Models MD7010 amp MD3005 10211 PACIFIC MESA BLVD SUITE 403 SAN DIEGO CA 92121 858 558 3400 877 97 SCOPE 72673 FAX 858 558 7050 www famoustrails com FEATURES With your Metal Detector you can hunt for coins relics jewelry gold and silver just about anywhere This metal detector is versatile and easy to use The detector s features include Earphone Jack lets you connect earphones not supplied to the detector in private View Meter and Pointer shows the probable type of metal being detected and lets you know when it is time to replace the batteries Waterproof Search Coil lets you use the detector s search coil even if you must put it under water Note The search coil is waterproof but the control housing is not waterproof Adjustable stem lets you adjust the detector s length for comfortable use Note Your metal detector requires six AA alkaline batteries not supplied TREASURE HUNTER 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 others Observe all national state and local laws while treasure hunting e Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures If you are n
8. al different angles See pinpointing a Target on Page 11 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 There might be more than one target in the area you are correct metal type when the searching detector finds a target E The target might be a type of metal 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
9. ones To connect earphones to the detector insert the earphones 1 8 inch plug into the EAR jack on the side of the control housing EAR Note The detector s internal speaker disconnects when you connect earphones Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use earphones e Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listen ing can lead to permanent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not 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 earphones while operating your detector near high traffic areas Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard OPERATION Your Famous Trails Metal Detector distinguishes between ferrous and nonferrous 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 might sound a tone The actual reaction depends on what metal is detected PREPARING THE DETECTOR Turning
10. ot 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 PREPARATION ADJUSTING THE STEM Follow these steps to adjust the metal detector s stem 1 Turn the stem s lock nut clockwise until it loosens a 2 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 2 to 2 inches above the ground with your arm relaxed at your side Wire P Wrong 3 Turn the stem s lock nut counter clockwise to lock it in place A ADJUSTING THE SEARCH COIL Loosen the knobs at the search coil s end then adjust the search coil to the desired angle The search coil should be parallel with the ground Tighten the knobs just enough to keep the search coil from rotating or wobbling INSTALLING BATTERIES You need six AA batteries to power your detector Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline of rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 1 If the detector is on turn VOLUME on the control housing to OFF The control
11. ur at random and signals that are stable and repeatable To reduce false signals when searching very trashy ground scan only a small area at a time using slow short overlapping sweeps DETECTION HINTS No detector is 100 percent accurate Various conditions influence metal detection The detector s reaction depends on a number of things The angle at which the object rests in the ground e The depth of the object e The amount of iron in the object e The size of the object PINPOINTING A TARGET Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier Accurate pinpointing takes practice and we suggest you practice finding and digging up small metal objects on your own property before you search other locations Sometimes targets are difficult to accurately locate due to the sweep direction Try changing your sweep direction to pinpoint a target Follow these steps to pinpoint a target 1 When the detector detects a buried target continue sweeping the search coil over the target in narrowing side to side motion Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the detector beeps 2 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 not of the exact spot on the ground there the detector beeps 3 Repeat Steps 1 2 at a right angle to the original search line
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