Minelab GPZ 7000 Field Guide
Your essential companion for getting started with the GPZ 7000 metal detector.
Factory Reset
Restore your GPZ 7000 to its original factory settings.
- Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds ?.
- Select 'Reset All' from the menu ▶️.
Quick Start
Get your GPZ 7000 up and running quickly.
- Turn on the detector and wait for the battery indicator ⚡ ?.
- Select 'Quick Start' ▶️.
- Select 'Reset Settings' ▶️.
- Perform 'Noise Cancel' ?.
- Engage 'Quick-Trak' ?.
- Begin detecting ?.
Threshold Level
Adjusting the threshold level for optimal audio detection.
- Threshold Level 1: Basic setting.
- Threshold Level 2: Set to 27 for general use.
- Threshold Level 3: Indicates optimal audio with headphones ? ?, showing a successful setup ✔️.
Connect WM 12 (Optional)
Connect the optional WM 12 wireless module.
- Select 'Connect WM 12' ▶️.
- Follow the on-screen instructions ➡️.
Gold Modes and Ground Types
Understanding different modes and ground conditions for gold prospecting.
Gold Modes:
- High Yield: Best for small to medium gold nuggets.
- General: Suitable for general gold nuggets.
- Extra Deep: Designed for deep, large gold nuggets.
Ground Types:
- Normal: For areas with low soil mineralisation.
- Difficult: For areas with high soil mineralisation.
- Severe: For areas with severe soil mineralisation.
Visuals depict coil sweeping techniques and target identification in various soil conditions and gold nugget sizes.
Quick-Trak Operation
Using Quick-Trak to stabilize the detector's performance.
- Keep the coil close to the ground ⬇️.
- Sweep the coil over a single spot ➡️.
- Ensure a stable sweep level ✔️.
- Continue sweeping until the audio is stable ? ✔️.
- Keep metal objects away from the coil ?.
- Sweep slowly ?.
- Start detecting ?.