Minelab P0591-A manual

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 1 Minelab Explorer II ! ™ " 4901-0047 Rev 1.0 P0591-A[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 2 www.minelab.com © Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd, 1 18 Hayward A venue, T orrensvil[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1 About this manual .............................................................................................................. ....................... 2 Introducing the Min[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 4 www.minelab.com 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS contents QUICKST ART ... ................................................................................................................... 37 Getting started ................................................................................................................ ..............[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 5 6 T ABLE OF CONTENTS contents AD V AN C ED U SE ................................................................................................................. 67 Advanced mode ’ s Main Menu [easy reference] ................................................................................. 68 Starting in Advanced mode .[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 6 www.minelab.com 7 USER INFO ......................................................................................................................... 89 Helpful hints ............................................................................................................................................ 9 0 Battery perf[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 7 1 Introduction The Explorer II is the most technologically advanced detector ever produced. It is possible to start treasure hunting as soon as you have assembled the detector , but it is worth familiarizing yourself with its many features. ![...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 8 www.minelab.com ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to introduce the detector ’ s features, give you step-by-step directions for everything from assembling and adjusting your detector to basic detector use and customizing your own advanced settings. 1. INTRODUCTION Basic overview of the Explorer II and this User ?[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 9 Contact Minelab Thank you for purchasing a Minelab Explorer II detector. The Explorer II is different to conventional metal detectors and features a number of technological innovations and design features which are introduced and explained in this manual. The Explorer II is designed to locate valuable metal objects in a wi[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 10 www.minelab.com MINELAB ’ S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY The Explorer II is one of a new generation of detectors from Minelab. Its sleek, sturdy design, innovative control panel and comprehensive targeting options set it apart from any other detector available today . MINELAB ’ S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY T wo mode detecting The Explore[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 11 Once you are familiar with the feel and functions of the detector , it is a simple matter to move into Advanced mode. This will enable you to change the appearance of the display , modify audio responses, specify custom targets and edit and save personal settings. Chapter 6: Advanced Use provides all of the information yo[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 12 www.minelab.com Full Band Spectrum (FBS) When developing Full Band Spectrum (FBS) technology , Minelab ’ s scientists looked at improving the already successful Broad Band Spectrum (BBS) technology used in previous Minelab detectors. Discussions with seasoned treasure hunters from around the world identified a number of[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 13 ! MINELAB ’ S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY The Full Band Spectrum (FBS) circuit automatically transmits 28 frequencies simultaneously . This increased frequency range means that the signal received from the detector coil is analyzed from a wide range of responses. This information is relayed to the operator via the speaker or head[...]

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 15 2 Assembly This chapter provides details and instructions on assembling and adjusting the Explorer II.[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 16 www.minelab.com MAIN CARTON • HANDLE ASSEMBL Y (CONT AINING ALKALINE BA TTERY PACK) • UPPER SHAFT ASSEMBL Y • LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBL Y • SEARCH COIL (NUT & BOL T FOR COIL) • HEADPHONES • RECHARGEABLE BA TTER Y P ACK UNP ACKING YOUR EXPLORER UNP ACKING YOUR EXPLORER II ACCESSORY BOX • ARMREST STRAP AND BUCKL[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 17 UNP ACKING YOUR EXPLORER II List of Parts The box in which the Explorer II is shipped should contain the items illustrated on the facing page. Please check that all of these items are in the box. I f any of these components are missing, contact your Minelab dealer immediately . Accessories The following items are availabl[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 18 www.minelab.com ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR Handle assembly Shaft assembly Search coil Please follow these instructions to assemble the Explorer II. Refer to the drawings to identify parts and how they are positioned. The detector ’ s components are organized into three categories: • the search coi[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 19 Connecting the search coil to the lower shaft Figure 2.1 – 2.3 CAUTION DO NOT attempt to disconnect the coil cable where it enters the search coil itself. They are shipped pre-assembled and any attempt to disconnect will void your detector warranty . T o attach the search coil to the lower shaft: STEP 1 Place the search[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 20 www.minelab.com STEP 3 Check the orientation of the search coil and shaft ensuring that the open side of the yoke faces the ground. STEP 4 (Figure 2.2) T o join the shaft to the search coil, slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of the coil. STEP 5 (Figure 2.3) Insert yoke bolt through the search coil ’ s yoke bra[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 21 THE SHAFT ASSEMBL Y The shaft assembly is made up of the upper and lower shafts connected by the shaft camlock. The assembly houses the coil cable and connects the search coil to the handle assembly . These instructions assume that the search coil is connected to the lower shaft. Shaft assembly Figure 2.4, 2.5 T o assembl[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 22 www.minelab.com Connecting the shaft assembly to the handle assembly Figure 2.6 – 2.9 NOTE Shaft orientation: camlock is on lower side of upper shaft. T o connect the shaft assembly to the handle assembly: STEP 1 (Figure 2.6) Release the control box camlock lever to the open position. STEP 2 (Figure 2.6) Align the conne[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 23 CONNECTING THE SHAFT ASSEMBL Y Figure 2.9 Adjusting the shaft and angle of the search coil Figure 2.8 Inserting shaft assembly into control box Coil not connected? These instructions require the search coil to be connected to the lower shaft. For directions on this procedure, refer to page 13. $ STEP 5 Secure upper shaft [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 24 www.minelab.com Adjusting the armrest assembly Figure 2.10 T o adjust armrest: STEP 1 Loosen the screw in the center of the armrest (turn counter- clockwise). Use a screwdriver or the edge of a coin. STEP 2 Slide armrest to your desired position. Y our hand should comfortably grip the angled neck of the handle assembly , [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 25 Figure 2.11 Fitting buckle to armrest strap Figure 2.12 Fitting armrest strap to armrest Figure 2.13 Tightening armrest strap Fitting the armrest strap Figure 2.1 1 – 2.13 T o fit and adjust the armrest strap: STEP 1 (Figure 2.1 1) Thread the strap through the buckle openings as illustrated. STEP 2 (Figure 2.12) Clip bo[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 26 www.minelab.com HEADPHONES Figure 2.14 Inserting headphone Attaching headphones Figure 2.14 The use of headphones when treasure hunting with the Explorer II will avoid disturbing others in the area. The reduced power demands of the headphones will also extend the battery life. The socket for the headphone plug is located [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 27 REPLACING AND FITTING THE SEARCH COIL Replacing the search coil Figure 2.14 – 2.16 CAUTION DO NOT attempt to remove the coil cable from the search coil. Any attempt to disconnect will void your detector warranty . T o replace the search coil: STEP 1 Disconnect the shaft assembly from handle assembly by reversing the pro[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 28 www.minelab.com STEP 4 (Figure 2.15) Gently pull the coil cable from inside the yoke/ lower shaft. STEP 5 (Figure 2.16). Carefully feed the coil cable of the new coil back into yoke and lower shaft. Continue to feed the cable into the shaft unitl the connector is visible at the top of the shaft. Note : It may be easier to[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 29 4 CONTROL PANEL P I N P O I N T I R O NM A S K D E T E C T N O I S E C A N C E L B A C K L I G H T B A C K E x p l o r e r I I O N/O F F O N/O F F MINELAB Ir on I n 4 Control Panel It is important to familiarize yourself with the features of the Explorer II control panel. A few minutes spent reading this chapter will be a[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 30 CONTROL PANEL 4 www.minelab.com easy reference THE CONTROL PANEL As the control panel provides user access to all Explorer II functions, the various buttons will be referred to throughout this User ’s Manual. The terminology will remain consistent with the elements labelled below and will be a useful reference as you be[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 31 3 Batteries The Explorer II is powered by alkaline batteries or a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack. This chapter provides details on battery installation, use and performance.[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 32 www.minelab.com Removal of battery pack Figure 3.1 CAUTION Ensure that the detector is turned OFF before proceeding with any of the following directions. STEP 1 Prop or rest the detector on a stable flat surface. STEP 2 Lift the rubber cap of the battery handle assembly . STEP 3 Raise the yellow tab. This releases the spr[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 33 Recharging NiMH battery pack with the mains charger Figure 3.3 The Explorer II is provided with a sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack and a charger which plugs into a conventional wall socket. NOTE The NiMH battery pack supplied with your detector comes in the discharged condition. It is necessary to charge it[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 34 www.minelab.com Minelab ’ s battery chargers are suitable for the Explorer NiMH battery pack only . The battery chargers will not recharge rechargeable alkaline batteries. Using a non-Minelab charger with the battery pack may damage it and will void the product warranty . Recharging $ THE BA TTERY P ACK Recharging NiMH [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 35 ! Battery life indications Figure 3.4 Visual indication – The battery life indicator appears on all of the Explorer detect screens. The battery will be fully shaded at maximum battery charge. When this shaded area nears the bottom, the detector will begin to sound its low battery warning. Audio indication – When the a[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 36 CONTROL PANEL 4 www.minelab.com CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS ... INCLUDE?[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 37 QUICKSTART 5 5 Quickstart However experienced you are at using a metal detector, it is important that you read this chapter to understand how to use the Explorer II in Quickstart mode.[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 38 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com GETTING STARTED Introducing Quickstart Figure 5.1 When you first turn on the Explorer II, the Quickstart Smartfind display will appear and you are able to begin detecting. The detector is prepared to respond to non-ferrous targets while filtering out ground signals. The following pages in this[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 39 QUICKSTART 5 BEGINNER USE Trying out the detector Figure 5.2 Don ’ t try this at home! If you attempt to begin detecting while you are inside your home, you will quickly find that there are many metallic objects (such as nails or reinforcing in the floor) which will result in almost continuous detection. There will also[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 40 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com easy reference QUICKSTART DISPLAY The Quickstart display visually represents everything from target details to the Explorer II’ s operating settings. Quickstart’ s Smartfind display (pictured below) and alternate Digital display share many common elements. QUICKST ART DISPLA Y 4 6 5 3 2 1 [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 41 QUICKSTART 5 QUICKST ART DISPLA Y Sensitivity level . The sensitivity bar and numbers indicate how responsive the detector is to a target in the presence of ground noise and/or electromagnetic interference. Numbers range between 1 and 32. When the shift button next to the number is pressed the detector moves between semi-[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 42 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com Figure 5.3 Smartfind display with preset Coins discrimination pattern Two-dimensional discrimination Figure 5.3 When an object is detected, Smartfind indicates what kind of object you have found with a target crosshair . The location of this crosshair on the Smartfind screen is based on Minela[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 43 QUICKSTART 5 • The horizontal dimension (or axis) rates the extent of the object ’ s resemblance to ferrous characteristics. • The object ’ s cross-referenced rating is represented by a ‘ target crosshair ’ inside the rectangular display area. Interpreting target responses Conductivity • Objects with high co[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 44 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com Introducing Discrim Discrim (an abbreviation of Discrimination) instructs the detector to accept some types of targets and reject others. It uses Smartfind's two-dimensional discrimination, allowing you to specify one or more target patterns for detection. Smartfind Discrimination pattern[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 45 QUICKSTART 5 THE IRON MASK THE IRON MASK Adjusting the Iron Mask Figure 5.5 Pressing the IRON MASK shortcut button on the control panel will display the Iron Mask adjustment screen. Preset Level The Explorer II's Iron Mask is set at a rating of -6. This is suitable when detecting non-ferrous metals. Detecting more fe[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 46 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com THE IRON MASK Operating in Iron Mask Figure 5.6 Pressing the IRON MASK shortcut button again will display a Smartfind screen resembling Figure 5.6. This display shows that the detector is ready to operate in Iron Mask. This function is programmed to reject ferrous targets and make it easier fo[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 47 QUICKSTART 5 Digital display Figure 5.7, 5.8 When the Smartfind screen is displayed, pressing the DETECT shortcut button on the control panel switches to the Explorer II ’ s alternative Digital display . The display rates both the ferrous content and the conductivity of an object with numbers from 0-31. The number for f[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 48 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com MODIFYING THE DISPLAY Figure 5.11 Quickstart ’ s Main Menu Full screen display Figure 5.9, 5.10 If you wish to enlarge the Smartfind or Digital display during detecting, it is possible to instruct the detector to remove the display border and other screen elements leaving only the target det[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 49 QUICKSTART 5 ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY Sensitivity control The sensitivity bar indicates how responsive the detector is to a target in the presence of ground noise and/or electromagnetic interference. The degree of sensitivity is increased by pressing the top shift button and decreased by pressing the bottom shift button (on [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 50 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com Threshold control The Explorer II usually emits a constant tone or threshold ‘ hum ’ in the absence of a target. The threshold setting controls the audible level of this sound during detecting. Minelab recommends setting the threshold to a comfortable audible level in the early stages of y[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 51 QUICKSTART 5 AUDIO RESPONSE Pitch of response Figure 5.13 Generally , a target that is highly conductive (e.g. a large silver coin) emits a high pitched signal. A low pitch is sounded for less conductive targets. Large targets or targets close to the ground surface emit a louder signal. In Quickstart ’ s preset function[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 52 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com AUDIO MENU Introduction to the Audio menu Figure 5.14 Main Menu > AUDIO As mentioned earlier in the section on Audio Response, the Explorer II emits a target signal that varies in volume and pitch depending on the object it detects. Generally , large targets or targets close to the ground s[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 53 QUICKSTART 5 Introducing Volume Figure 5.15 Main Menu > Audio > VOLUME The VOLUME screen of the Audio menu displays two slider controls: MAX LIMIT and GAIN (Figure 5.15). NOTE To test sounds upon selection it is necessary to move the coil across the target. Max limit Main Menu > Audio > Volume > MAX LIMIT ([...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 54 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Gain Figure 5.16, 5.17 Main Menu > Audio > Volume > GAIN (adjustment) V olume gain affects the way the detector amplifies target audio responses in respect to the strength of the original signal. Looking at figure 5.16, it is clear that with a setting of 1 [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 55 QUICKSTART 5 AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE TONE Figure 5.18 T one menu AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE TONE Introducing Tone Figure 5.18 Main Menu > Audio > TONE T one is the frequency of sound emitted on target detection. It is important to experiment with tone settings and listen carefully to tone variations during your detecting. T [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 56 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE SOUNDS Figure 5.19 Sounds menu AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE SOUNDS Introducing Sounds Figure 5.19 Main Menu > Audio > SOUNDS The SOUNDS menu allows you to define how the pitch varies with target characteristics. This can be a very useful feature in identifying targets in clo[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 57 QUICKSTART 5 AUDIO: ADJUSTING THE SOUNDS Ferrous Main Menu > Audio > Sounds > FERROUS Selecting FERROUS adjusts the tone according to the target ’ s ferrous content (the horizontal axis of the Smartfind screen or the first number in the Digital display). A low ‘ blaat ’ tone denotes a highly ferrous object,[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 58 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com T ake some time to become familiar with how the Explorer I I responds to various metal objects. This tutorial is designed for Smartfind ’ s Iron Mask and Discrimination functions. Repeat the procedure to familiarize yourself with both. Gather a collection of dif ferent metal objects like a r[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 59 QUICKSTART 5 PINPOINTING THE OBJECT Introducing Pinpoint Figure 5.20. See also Pinpoint overview in Chapter 4: Control Panel, page 34. During normal operation the Explorer II operates with discrimination settings like Iron Mask or targets chosen from the Select target list. When the approximate location of a target has be[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 60 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com Figure 5.21 Pinpointing the object Using Pinpoint Figure 5.21 Once the Explorer II has found the approximate position of a target it is necessary to locate its exact position using Pinpoint. STEP 1 Move the search coil to one side of the approximate target location and press the PINPOINT short[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 61 QUICKSTART 5 " RECOVERING THE OBJECT For this procedure you ’ ll need: a knife or trowel, a small spade and a sheet of plastic. STEP 1 Once the object has been pinpointed, clear the surface of loose material and check again for the signal. If there is no signal then the object is amongst the surface material. In th[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 62 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com SELECTING TARGETS Select targets list Figure 5.22, 5.23 As outlined earlier in this chapter , Quickstart provides the option of identifying targets based upon Smartfind ’ s two-dimensional discrimination. If you wish to detect one or more object types it is necessary to specify which the Exp[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 63 QUICKSTART 5 easy reference SELECTING TARGETS Quickstart ’ s SELECT menu lists eight object types typically encountered during treasure hunting. It is up to you to select one or more to modify the Explorer II ’ s discrimination pattern. 1 Smartfind thumbnail. Discrimination pattern for current selection(s) from target[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 64 QUICKSTART 5 www.minelab.com This tutorial outlines how to instruct the Explorer II to accept JEWELRY and reject bottle CROWNCAPS as targets. STEP 1 Switch to Smartfind ’ s Discrim function using the IRON MASK shortcut button. STEP 2 Choose SELECT from the MAIN MENU. This displays a target list and the discrimination pa[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 65 QUICKSTART 5 $ ADVANCED MODE OPTION Moving to Advanced mode Figure 5.28, 5.29 Main Menu > Options > ADV ANCED Press the MENU shortcut button, select OPTIONS from the displayed list and then select ADV ANCED mode. The detector moves into ADV ANCED mode and a new OPTIONS menu appears displaying the broader array of op[...]

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 67 ADVANCED USE 6 6 Advanced Use Once you are comfortable with basic detector use and Quickstart, it is time to investigate the more advanced features of the Explorer II.[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 68 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Many of Advanced Mode’s operational functions are accessed through the Main Menu. This guide is intended to direct you to the appropriate pages to learn more. The descriptions below are also displayed in help function when a shift button menu option is pressed and held . ADVANCED MODE’S [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 69 ADVANCED USE 6 STARTING IN ADVANCED MODE Beginning Advanced use T o enter Advanced mode from Quickstart, press the MAIN MENU shortcut button, select OPTIONS and then ADV ANCED. Then press the DETECT shortcut button to display the Advanced Smartfind screen. Pressing DETECT will switch between Smartfind, Digital, Learn and [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 70 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Advanced mode has four display options – SMART , DIGIT AL, LEARN and EDIT . The DETECT shortcut button is used to cycle between them. Advanced mode’ s SMART and DIGIT AL have the same screen elements and functions as those in Quickstart. For a refresher on this, turn back to pages 40-48 [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 71 ADVANCED USE 6 easy reference ADV ANCED MODE ’ S LEARN DISPLA Y Accept target icon . Modifies discrimination pattern to accept a specific item – part of LEARN ’ s target selection, see page 73-74. Reject target icon . Modifies discrimination pattern to reject a specific item – part of LEARN ’ s target selection,[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 72 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com LEARNING TARGETS Advanced mode ’ s Learn option programs the Explorer II to recognize certain targets. The following pages show you how to instruct the detector to ‘ learn ’ a particular target and save its characteristics for later use. Figure 6.1 The Learn screen Introducing Learn Fi[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 73 ADVANCED USE 6 Figure 6.2 Advanced Mode ’ s Learn display Figure 6.3 Accept all clears the screen This tutorial shows you how to learn a target, make adjustments and save your selection. Phase 1: Preparation for Learn STEP 1 (Figure 6.2) Go to the Advanced Learn display . It does not matter whether you were in Iron Mask[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 74 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com tutorial ! LEARN ’ S TARGET SELECTION ... continued Figure 6.5 Adjusting size of learnt region LEARN ’ S T ARGET SELECTION Phase 2: Learning and Saving the target pattern STEP 7 Wave the search coil several times above the desired target until the detector learns it by clearing an area o[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 75 ADVANCED USE 6 easy reference ADV ANCED MODE ’ S EDIT DISPLA Y Target frame size . This allows you to select the size of the framed area you wish to accept or reject from the displayed discrimination pattern. There is a choice of three sizes. See pages 77-78. Reject or accept framed area . Instructs Explorer II to accep[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 76 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Figure 6.7 Edit screen with target frame EDITING PATTERNS Edit makes it possible to customize an existing discrimination pattern to match your preferred target characteristics. Introducing Edit Figure 6.7 Main Menu > Display > EDIT As described earlier in this chapter , Advanced mode ?[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 77 ADVANCED USE 6 PHASE 1: Preparing for editing STEP 1 Choose SELECT from the Main Menu and press the top right shift button to CLEAR the Smartfind thumbnail display . STEP 2 (Figure 6.8) Move down the target list and accept JEWELRY and reject FOIL to establish an initial discrimination pattern. STEP 3 Press the Main Menu s[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 78 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com PHASE 3: Rejecting the framed target area STEP 7 (Figure 6.1 1) T o reject the area enclosed by the target frame, press the center left shift button once. Y ou will note that a cross appears next to the button and the area of screen within the target frame has darkened. (Figure 6.12) It is n[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 79 ADVANCED USE 6 ADVANCED MODE ’ S SELECT MENU Advanced mode ’ s Select menu Figure 6.14 Main Menu > SELECT This section follows on from the Selecting T argets section of the Quickstart chapter , page 62. Advanced mode ’ s one distinction from Quickstart is the addition of 6 items to the SELECT target list. These s[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 80 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Saving targets Figure 6.15 Main Menu > Save > SAVE DISCRIM (S1 – S6) The SA VE menu ’ s SA VE DISCRIM options represent six potential places to store memorized target patterns. They will typically be selected when you want to save personalized discrimination patterns. As mentioned [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 81 ADVANCED USE 6 AUDIO MENU The Audio menu Figure 6.16 Main Menu > AUDIO Details on the Explorer II ’ s audio response, Audio menu, settings and instructions appear in Chapter 5: Quickstart. Please refer to page 52 for information and instructions. There is no difference in the functionality of the detector ’ s audio[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 82 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com OPTIONS MENU The Options menu Figure 6.17 Main Menu > OPTIONS Choosing OPTIONS from the Main Menu displays 5 selections. QUICK and ADV ANCED switch the detector between its two detecting modes. T o move from Advanced mode to Quickstart, press the shift button next to the QUICK option. Thi[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 83 ADVANCED USE 6 Noise Figure 6.18 Main Menu > Options > NOISE Sometimes during detecting you may notice some interference in the form of erratic noises and movements of the target crosshair (even without movement of the detector). The NOISE option enables you to select an operating channel which does not clash with o[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 84 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Introducing Response Figure 6.19 Main Menu > Options > RESPONSE The relationship between proximity of targets to one another and detector response can influence its performance. The RESPONSE option allows you to select the way the detector responds to targets and change the way targets[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 85 ADVANCED USE 6 Audio 2 This setting is similar to Audio 1, with the addition of some filtering of the audio tone response. Audio 2 reduces the variability of the pitch, offering a smoother continuous sound. Audio 3 This setting is similar to Audio 2, with increased filtering of the audio tone response. This of fers more c[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 86 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Introducing Recovery Figure 6.20 Main Menu > Options > RECOVERY This menu allows you to modify the way the discrimination process works. Recovery settings af fect both the detector ’ s audio and display response to target characteristics. Fast By selecting this setting, the detector [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 87 ADVANCED USE 6 SETTINGS MENU Introducing the Settings menu Figure 6.21 Main Menu > Options > SETTINGS Once you have selected and modified the detector ’ s operational settings (as detailed in Chapters 5 and 6) it is possible to save them to the Explorer II ’ s memory for future detecting sessions. Advanced mode [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 88 ADVANCED USE 6 www.minelab.com Get into the habit. As mentioned earlier in this Manual, starting in factory preset discards all unsaved adjustments. To prevent this happening when you have gone to the effort of adjusting the Explorer II to suit your own needs, it is worth saving for a future detecting session. The USER A [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 89 USER INFO 7 7 User Info This chapter provides a glossary of terminology, user guides, technical specifications, warranty and repair details and troubleshooting tips.[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 90 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com Clearing saved patterns HELPFUL HINTS user tips It is normal for the tip of the rechargeable battery to get warm while charging because the current regulator is mounted inside the battery pack. Using headphones extends battery life. The speaker draws significant current from the battery for sho[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 91 USER INFO 7 Make sure that you start with the Main Menu > Audio > Sounds > CONDUCT selected and the threshold level and the volume are appropriate for your environment (i.e. for headphones or speaker use, ambient noise etc.) STEP 1 Adjust the threshold 'hum' to a tone you are comfortable with using the [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 92 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com BATTERY PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS The average life-span for both good quality alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries under constant use is compared on the graph below . This graph assumes the backlight is turned off and headphones are being used. BA TTERY PERFORMANCE COMP ARISONS Note: The back[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 93 USER INFO 7 USER PREFERENCES Detector mode Sensitivity function Sensitivity value Threshold Discrimination function Iron Mask value Noise channel* Display type Display size Display contrast Learn cursor size Edit frame size Audio V olume Max. limit Audio V olume Gain Audio Th. T one Lowest Audio T one V ariability Audio T[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 94 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com USER PREFERENCES Detector mode Sensitivity function Sensitivity value Threshold Discrimination function Iron Mask value Noise channel* Display type Display size Display contrast Learn cursor size Edit frame size Audio V olume Max. limit Audio V olume Gain Audio Th. T one Lowest Audio T one V ar[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 95 USER INFO 7 CONTROL PANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS CONTROL P ANEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS MAIN MENU QUICKSTART MODE PINPOINT IRON MASK ADVANCED MODE[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 96 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com QUICKSTART MENU STRUCTURE QUICKST ART MENU STRUCTURE[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 97 USER INFO 7 ADV ANCED MENU STRUCTURE ADVANCED MENU STRUCTURE[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 98 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com TROUBLESHOOTING Detector does not start at all Detector starts, but it switches off by itself • Check the state of the batteries and battery connections. • Ensure battery pack lid is completely closed. • If using alkaline batteries, check whether they have been loaded in the right polarit[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 99 USER INFO 7 T oday ’ s Date ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Detector Model ________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________ Purchased From ______________________[...]

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 101 USER INFO 7 W ARRANTY There is a two-year parts and labour warranty for the electronic control box of the Explorer II. The search coil has a one year parts and labour warranty . Refer to the supplier or Minelab for service, either in or out of warranty . The Minelab warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misu[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 102 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com Length unextended 43 inches (1 100mm) Length extended 55 inches (1358mm) Shipping weight 3 lb 7 oz (1700g) excluding batteries Coil 10.5 inches (264mm). “ Double D ” waterproof Audio inputs Internal speaker and headphones Headphone input inch (6.3mm) 100 Ω stereo jack Transmission Ful l [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 103 USER INFO 7 EXPLORER II MODEL Custom select discrimination Y e s Saved Discrim patterns 6 Learn Function (accept/reject) Y e s Edit function targets Y e s Auto Noise Cancel (scanning) Y es Manual Noise Cancel Y es User saved settings (audio, tones, etc) Current, User A, User B Response Normal, Audio 1,2,3 Recovery Select[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 104 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com GLOSSARY OF TERMS Advanced mode The Explorer II ’ s advanced operating mode. Advanced mode provides additional features and options to Quickstart. Alloy A substance which is composed of two or more metals (an alloy may also include non-metals). Camlock Lever which releases or locks detector [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 105 USER INFO 7 Discrimination pattern A two-dimensional pattern made up of shaded and clear regions of the Smartfind screen. Characteristics of a target are used to determine its position on a two-dimensional display . A discrimination pattern is typically a target pattern modified by the user to accept or reject certain ob[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 106 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com GLOSSARY OF TERMS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iron Mask One of the Explorer II ’ s Smartfind displays. The Iron Mask function rejects objects with ferrous properties. This level of ferrous rejection is represented with a dark ‘ curtain ’ which moves across the horizontal dimension of the Smartfind[...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 107 USER INFO 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Sensitivity The detector ’ s level of response to a target in the presence of ground noise and/or electromagnetic disturbance. Shaft assembly An adjustable assembly made up of the upper and lower shaft connected by camlocks. The shaft assembly connects the search coil to [...]

THE MINELAB EXPLORER II 108 USER INFO 7 www.minelab.com take care The Explorer II is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. T aking proper care of the detector is mostly common sense. • Do not leave the battery pack in the Explorer II handle when the detector is not in use for extended periods o[...]