Minelab Explorer Manuel utilisateur

THE MINELAB EXPLORER

Minelab Explorer

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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1

About this manual...................................................................................................................................2

IntroducingtheMinelab Explorer ........................................................................................................... 3

Minelab’suniquetechnology .................................................................................................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................... 9

UnpackingyourExplorer [easy reference] .......................................................................................... 10

UnpackingyourExplorer ...................................................................................................................... 11

Assemblingthe detector .......................................................................................................................12

Connectingthesearch coil ................................................................................................................... 13

The shaft assembly ...............................................................................................................................15

Connecting theshaft assembly ............................................................................................................16

Thehandle assembly ............................................................................................................................ 18

Headphones...........................................................................................................................................20

Replacingandfitting the search coil....................................................................................................21

BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................ 23

The battery pack ....................................................................................................................................24

Batteryperformance..............................................................................................................................27

THE CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................... 29

Thecontrolpanel [easy reference] ...................................................................................................... 30

Power and Backlight buttons................................................................................................................ 31

Menu and Back buttons ........................................................................................................................32

Shortcut buttons .................................................................................................................................... 33

Shift buttons ...........................................................................................................................................35

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EXPLORER MODEL DIFFERENCES

Pleasenote thatthis manualdescribes allfeatures onboth models

of the Explorer.

There are differences in features and functions between the

Explorer S and Explorer XS models. Please refer to the Explorer

Model Features table included in Chapter 7: User Info to check

which features are included in your detector.

Since there may be a range of options available in this detector

type, equipment may vary according to the model or items ordered

with your detector. Certain descriptions and illustrations may differ

(in this manual) from the exact model that you purchased. In

addition, Minelab reserve the right to respond to ongoing technical

progress by introducing changes in design, equipment and

technical features at any time.

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ADVANCED USE................................................................................................................ 67

Advanced mode’s Main Menu [easy reference] ................................................................................68

Starting in Advanced mode .................................................................................................................. 69

AdvancedMode’sdisplays [easy reference] ......................................................................................70

Advancedmode’sLearndisplay[easy reference] .............................................................................. 71

Learningtargets..................................................................................................................................... 72

Learn’s targetselection [tutorial] .......................................................................................................... 73

Advancedmode’sEdit display [easy reference] ................................................................................ 75

Editing patterns...................................................................................................................................... 76

Editingandsaving target patterns [tutorial]........................................................................................ 77

Advanced mode’s Select menu............................................................................................................79

Saving targets ........................................................................................................................................80

Audio menu............................................................................................................................................ 81

Options menu ........................................................................................................................................82

Options:noise........................................................................................................................................ 83

Options: response ................................................................................................................................. 84

Options:recovery ..................................................................................................................................86

Settings menu........................................................................................................................................ 87

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QUICKSTART ..................................................................................................................... 37

Getting started ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Beginneruse .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Quickstartdisplay[easy reference]....................................................................................................... 40

Quickstart’s Smartfinddisplay ............................................................................................................... 42

The Iron Mask ........................................................................................................................................ 45

Quickstart’sDigitaldisplay .................................................................................................................... 47

Modifyingthedisplay............................................................................................................................. 48

Adjusting sensitivity ............................................................................................................................... 49

Adjustingthreshold ................................................................................................................................. 50

Audioresponse....................................................................................................................................... 51

Audiomenu............................................................................................................................................. 52

Audio:adjustingthevolume................................................................................................................... 53

Audio:adjustingthetone ........................................................................................................................ 55

Audio: adjustingthe sounds ................................................................................................................... 56

Testingtarget audio responses[tutorial] ................................................................................................ 58

Pinpointingtheobject.............................................................................................................................. 59

Recoveringtheobject............................................................................................................................. 61

Selectingtargets ..................................................................................................................................... 62

Selectingtargets[easyreference] ......................................................................................................... 63

Acceptingandrejectingtargets[tutorial] ............................................................................................... 64

Advancedmodeoption........................................................................................................................... 65

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

The Explorer is the most technologically

advanceddetectorever 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.

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7USER INFO ......................................................................................................................... 89

Helpfulhints............................................................................................................................................ 90

Batteryperformance comparisons ......................................................................................................... 92

Userpreferences.................................................................................................................................... 93

ControlPanelbuttonfunctions ............................................................................................................... 95

Quickstartmenustructure ...................................................................................................................... 96

Advancedmenustructure ...................................................................................................................... 97

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 98

Servicerepairform................................................................................................................................. 99

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 101

Technicalspecifications for the Minelab Explorer ............................................................................... 102

Explorermodelfeatures ....................................................................................................................... 103

Glossary of terms ................................................................................................................................. 104

Detectorcareandsafety ...................................................................................................................... 108

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INTRODUCTION

Contact Minelab

Thankyou forpurchasing aMinelabExplorer detector. The

Explorerisdifferent toconventionalmetaldetectors andfeaturesa

numberoftechnological innovationsanddesign featureswhichare

introducedandexplained inthis manual.

TheExploreris designedto locatevaluablemetal objectsin awide

varietyofground conditionsincludingextreme saltconditionsand

seawater,wetbeach sandand highlymineralized ground

conditions. Thedetector’ssimple-to-use controlpanelandfully

automaticQuickstartmodeenablethebeginner tostartdetecting

immediatelyafterassemblingthedetector.Advancedmode’soptions

willenableyou tocustomize yourdetectorfor yearsto come.

Beforeyouattempt touseyour detectorin thefield,you should

followthechaptersof thismanualto assemble,understandand

customizetheExplorer tosuityour personalrequirements.Please

readallthe information thoroughly.

Minelab Electronics wish you every success in your treasure

hunting.

INTRODUCING THE MINELAB EXPLORER

MinelabElectronics PtyLtd

POBox 537 TorrensvillePlaza

SouthAustralia 5031

AUSTRALIA

email:[email protected]

tel:61-8-8238 0888

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Explorer or any other Minelab product,

please feel free to contact us via your local Authorized Minelab dealer, or write to us:

Visit our site on the World Wide Web: http://www.minelab.com.au for the latest information

onMinelabproductsandservices.

MinelabUSA

2700 E Patrick Lane, Suite 11

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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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 and

this User’s Manual.

2. ASSEMBLY

Thischapter provides detailsand

instructionsonassembling and

adjusting the Explorer.

3. BATTERIES

The Explorer is powered by alkaline

batteriesora rechargeableNickel

MetalHydride (NiMH)battery pack.

Thischapterprovides detailson

batteryinstallation,useand

performance.

4. CONTROL PANEL

Thischapter isdesigned to

familiarizeyouwith thevarious

featuresofthe Explorercontrolpanel.

Afewminutesspent readingthis

chapterwillbe aworthwhile

preliminaryto basic oradvanced

detecting.

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

in Quickstart mode.

6. ADVANCED USE

Onceyou arecomfortable withbasic

detectoruseandQuickstartit istimeto

investigatethemore advanced

featuresofthe Explorer.

7. USER INFO

This chapter provides a glossary of

terminology, user guides, technical

specifications, warranty and repair

detailsand troubleshootingtips.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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Minelab USAInc

871 Grier Drive, Suite B1,

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119

UNITED STATES OFAMERICA

email: [email protected]

tel: +1 (702) 891 8809

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Advanced mode

Onceyouare familiar withthefeel andfunctionsof thedetector,it is

asimplematter tomoveinto Advancedmode. Thiswillenable youto

changetheappearance ofthe display,modifyaudio responses,

specifycustomtargets and editandsave personalsettings.Chapter

6:Advanced Use providesall ofthe informationyou needto

personalizeyourExplorer forspecialized targeting.

MINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

If at any time you become a little confused with the settings for your

detector, or just want to brush up on basic detector use, it is simple to

reset the Explorer to its original factory settings.

Turn the detector off and then PRESS AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON

until a six-note musical tune is sounded (rising C-major chord). The

Minelablogoandthewords‘FACTORYPRESETS’willbebriefly displayed

on the screen (as shown above).

This will return you to the original Quickstart mode settings. You can

resume basic detecting or make selections from the Main Menu.

Figure 1.2 Advanced mode

Main Menu

Smartfind display

GettingLost?

Factory Reset Power On Tune

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MINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

The Explorer is the first 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

Two mode detecting

The Explorer is so feature-packed that the research team at

Minelab decided to offer two modes of operation: fully automated

detection(Quickstartmode) andpersonally customizedprecision

detecting (Advanced mode).

All of the detector’s vital functions are common to Quickstart and

Advanced mode. Because the Explorer is such an innovative

machine, even the seasoned treasure hunter will benefit from

beginning in Quickstart mode.

Quickstart mode

Assoon as you have assembledthe Explorer,you areready to

startdetecting.Whenit leavesthefactory,thedetectoris

programmedtostartinQuickstart.

Quickstartsettings areoptimized toprovide youwith accurate

detection in most conditions you will encounter in the field, so you

canconcentrate yourattention onthe objectsyou discover.

Thismanual’s Chapter 4: Control Panel, outlines all of the control

panelfeaturesneeded touse yourdetectorin Quickstart(or

Advancedmode)includingshortcut buttons,specialfunctionslike

Pinpointandadjustingyour detectorsettings.

Chapter5: Quickstart,explains basicuse indetail andprovides

tipson everythingfrom sweepingthe detectorcoil to digging up

objects.

Figure 1.1 Quickstart mode

Main Menu

Smartfind display

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MINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

TheFullBandSpectrum (FBS)circuitautomatically transmits28

frequenciessimultaneously. Thisincreased frequency rangemeans

thatthesignal receivedfromthe detectorcoilis analyzedfroma

widerange of responses. Thisinformation isrelayed tothe operator

viathespeaker orheadphones andthe controlpanel’sliquid crystal

displayas anaudio orvisual targetresponse.

Putsimply,Minelab’suniqueFBS technologymeansdeep, sensitive,

accuratedetecting.

Ground Compensation

TheExplorer usesa sophisticatedapproach tothe eliminationof

groundmineralisation. It usesadvanced digitalfiltering toeliminate

theinfluence ofground signals.

You are now ready to proceed to Chapter 2: Assembly.

OperatingFrequencies

A metal detector’s

electromagnetic operating

frequencies are measured in

kilohertz (kHz).

Low signal frequencies

(e.g. 1.5 kHz) penetrate

deepest, but sensitivity to

smaller targets is low.

On the other hand, higher

frequencies have a more

shallow depth of penetration

but high sensitivity to small

targets.

The Explorer’s multiple-

frequency operation provides

the advantage of both.

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www.minelab.com Full Band Spectrum (FBS)

WhendevelopingFull BandSpectrum (FBS)technology,Minelab’s

scientistslooked atimproving the alreadysuccessful BroadBand

Spectrum(BBS) technologyused in previousMinelab detectors.

Discussionswith seasonedtreasure huntersfrom around theworld

identifieda numberof possibleenhancements foroperators. The

improvementsto theExplorer detectorsinclude:

• increaseddetection depth;

• accurateidentification of targets togreater depth;

• enhanceddetection ofdesired targetsamidst irontrash;

• adjustmentsto improveoperation forsearching salt-water

beaches.

Mostdetectorsonthemarket

operateon a single (ordual)

frequency,ranging from 1to 70

kilohertz(kHz).Althoughthis

technologyhas served theindustry

wellforyears,Minelab’s scientists

foundthata frequencythatworked

wellin one areawould oftenoffer

onlymarginalperformance when

usedinanother location.Ground

mineralisation,trashcontent,and

targetsizeall hadaneffect onhow

effectiveadetectortransmitting asinglefrequencywould operate.

FullBandSpectrumtechnology combinesMinelab’sexistingmultiple

frequencyBBStechnology with apowerful newmicroprocessor to

give:

• greaterdetectingdepth;

• consistentsensitivityover awiderange oftargets;

• lessinterferencefromelectromagneticsources;

• moreaccurateidentificationoftargetcharacteristics.

MINELAB’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

Discrimination

Discrimination is the ability of a

metal detector to identify the user’s

desired target (e.g. jewelry) and

eliminate signals from undesirable

material (e.g. nails).

The Explorer can be programmed in

a number of ways to discriminate

against unwanted targets in

different types of ground.

Figure 1.3. Metal detector comparisons

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly

This chapter provides details and

instructions on assembling and

adjusting the Explorer.

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING YOUR EXPLORER

List of Parts

Thebox inwhich theExplorer isshipped should containthe items

illustrated on the facing page. Please check that all of these items

are in thebox. If any of these components are missing, contact

yourMinelabdealer immediately.

NOTE The Explorer S model does not have the NiMH battery,

chargers or coil stand supplied. These are available as

accessories from your Minelab dealer.

Accessories

Thefollowingitems areavailable forpurchaseseparately:

• NiMHbattery pack(spare)

• Coilstand

• Sparecoil covers

• Carry bag

• MinelabCap,Minelab Poloshirt.

For further information on these and other Minelab

products, contact your Minelab dealer.

You can also visit us on the web: http://www.minelab.com.au

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MAIN CARTON

• HANDLE ASSEMBLY CONTAINING

ALKALINE BATTERY PACK

• UPPER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

• LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

• SEARCH COIL

• COIL STAND (XS ONLY)

• RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

PACK (XS ONLY)

UNPACKING YOUR EXPLORER

ACCESSORY BOX

• ARMREST STRAP AND BUCKLES

• CAR CHARGER (XS ONLY)

• MAINS CHARGER (XS ONLY)

• NUT AND BOLT FOR COIL

DOCUMENTATION PACK

• MANUAL

• FIELD GUIDE

• WARRANTYCARD

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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.

To attach the search coil to the lower shaft:

STEP 1 Place the search coil on a flat surface close to the coil

yoke.

STEP 2 (Figure 2.2, following page) Plug the two black plastic

washersinto the recesses provided on either side of the

coilyoke.

CONNECTING THE SEARCH COIL

The search coil transmits electromagnetic signals into the ground and receives

the response.

CONNECTING THE SEARCH COIL

Figure 2.1 Connecting the search coil

to the lower shaft

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ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR

Handle assembly

Shaft assembly

Search coil

Pleasefollow these instructions to assemble the Explorer.Refer to

thedrawings to identify partsand how they are positioned. The

detector’scomponents areorganized intothree categories:

•the search coil;

•the shaft assembly, made up of the upper shaft and lower

shaft;

•the handle assembly, made up of the handle, armrest and

controlbox.

NOTE To avoid difficulties or damage to the detector’s

electronic components, it is strongly recommended you

follow the sequence of instructions for assembly.

Please contact your Minelab dealer for further instructions should

anydifficultiesarise.

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