Minelab Vanquish 440/540
Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information to get you started with your Minelab Vanquish 440 and 540 metal detectors.
Brand: Minelab
Technology: Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Technology (Multi-IQ)
Assembly
Follow these steps to assemble your Vanquish metal detector:
- Attach the Search Coil (2) to the end of the Lower Shaft (3).
- Connect the Search Coil Cable (5) to the Control Box (1).
- Slide the Upper Shaft (4) into the Lower Shaft (3) and adjust to your preferred length using the adjustment mechanism (9).
- Mount the Control Box (1) onto the Upper Shaft (4).
- Secure the Handle Grip (6) and Armrest (8) on the shaft.
- Insert Batteries (7) (4x AA) into the battery compartment on the control box.
- Ensure all components are securely fastened and the shaft is locked in place.
Note: Refer to the diagrams for visual guidance on component placement.
Quick Start
Begin your metal detecting adventure with these simple steps:
- Turn On the detector by pressing the power button (⚡).
- Wait 5 Seconds for the detector to initialize and perform self-tests.
- Start Detecting by selecting a search mode and beginning your sweep.
Search Modes
The Vanquish offers multiple search modes tailored for different environments and targets:
? Coin
Ideal for finding coins in parks and at the beach. This mode is optimized to ignore common trash items.
? Relic
Designed to locate deep relics in fields and forests. It offers sensitivity to larger, older targets.
? Jewellery
Use this mode to recover valuable jewellery, such as rings and necklaces, wherever they may have been lost.
⚙️ Custom
A user-defined mode that can be customized and optimized to suit specific detecting conditions and preferences, helping to reduce unwanted signals.
Controls and Display
Familiarize yourself with the detector's controls and display elements:
| No. | Control / Display Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | ||
| 1 | Backlight On/Off (540) (?) | Controls the display backlight. |
| 2 | Power On/Off (⚡) | Turns the detector on or off. |
| 3 | Volume Adjust | Adjusts audio output volume. |
| 4 | All Metal Mode (*) | Detects all types of metal. *Long press for Iron Bias (540). |
| 5 | Pinpoint (?) | Helps to precisely locate a target. |
| 6 | Sensitivity Adjust | Adjusts the detector's sensitivity to targets. |
| 7 | Accept/Reject | Used for discrimination settings. |
| 8 | Discrimination Pattern Edit | Allows customization of target rejection. |
| 9 | Search Mode (?) | Selects the operating mode (Coin, Relic, Jewellery, Custom). |
| 10 | Bluetooth On/Off (540) (?) | Enables/disables Bluetooth connectivity (for Vanquish 540). |
| 11 | Target Identification Guide | Provides information on target IDs. |
| Display Indicators | ||
| 12 | Battery Level (?) | Indicates remaining battery power. |
| 13 | Backlight Indicator (540) | Shows backlight status (for Vanquish 540). |
| 14 | Bluetooth Indicator (540) (?) | Shows Bluetooth status (for Vanquish 540). |
| 15 | Volume Level | Visual representation of the audio volume. |
| 16 | Sensitivity Level | Visual representation of the sensitivity setting. |
| 17 | Iron Bias Indicator | Shows the level of iron bias applied. |
| 18 | Target Identification Number | Numerical value indicating the likely type of metal detected. |
| 19 | Depth Gauge | Estimates the depth of the detected target. |
| 20 | Search Modes Display | Indicates the currently selected search mode. |
| 21 | Discrimination Segments | Visual representation of discrimination settings. |
| 22 | Pinpoint Indicator (?) | Shows when the pinpoint function is active. |
Further Information
For detailed instructions, advanced features, and troubleshooting, please download the full Vanquish User Manual and available translations from the official Minelab website:
