Minelab X-TERRA PRO Metal Detector Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information for getting started with your Minelab X-TERRA PRO metal detector. Download the full user manual online for more details.
Quick Start Steps
1. Power On [power symbol]
Press the power button to turn the detector on.
2. Select Search Mode [search modes]
Choose the appropriate search mode for your detection environment.
3. Cancel Noise [noise cancel]
Adjust settings to minimize unwanted noise interference for clearer signals.
4. Detecting [search]
Begin your metal detecting session.
Search Modes
The X-TERRA PRO offers versatile search modes tailored for different environments:
Park [park icon]
Ideal for recreational areas with high trash content, enabling more generalized detection.
Best suited for: [general targets], [coins], [jewelry], [artifacts].
Field [field icon]
Excellent for detecting in historical fields to find a wide variety of target sizes.
Best suited for: [coins], [fine jewelry], [coins and artifacts].
Beach [beach icon]
Designed for all saltwater conditions: dry sand, wet sand, surf, and underwater.
Best suited for: [coins], [fine jewelry], [coins and artifacts], [wet sand], [dry sand], [underwater], [surf].
Assembly
Follow these steps to assemble your X-TERRA PRO detector:
- Connect the lower shaft to the control box.
- Attach the coil to the lower shaft.
- Connect the lower shaft to the middle shaft.
- Connect the middle shaft to the upper shaft.
- Adjust the upper shaft length for comfortable use.
- Ensure all connections are secure.
- (Visual description of steps 7 & 8 showing final assembly adjustments and securing mechanisms)
Note: Refer to the full manual for detailed visual instructions.
Charging
Charge your detector using a good quality USB charger with a minimum capacity of 2A @ 5V.
Warning: Using a low-quality charger may risk detector failure. Ensure your charger meets the specified requirements.
Charging time: Approximately 5-6 hours.
Certifications: [CE], [EAC]
Controls and Display
Familiarize yourself with the detector's controls and display screen:
Display Indicators:
- Ground Balance Tracking Indicator [ground balance tracking]
- Charge Status LED [status LED]
- Battery Level/Charging Indicator [battery level]
- Discrimination Scale
- Frequency Display [frequency]
- Accuracy Indicator [accuracy]
- Search Modes Indicator [search modes]
Buttons and Functions:
- Power Button [power symbol]: Press to turn on/off.
- Sensitivity Adjustment (Less/More): Use buttons to increase or decrease sensitivity [sensitivity].
- Search Mode Button: Cycles through available search modes.
- Identify/Detect Button [identify/detect]: Used for target identification.
- Accept/Reject Button [accept/reject]: Confirms or rejects settings/targets.
- Backlight Button [backlight]: Press to toggle screen backlight.
- Flashlight Button [flashlight]: Press and hold to activate the flashlight.
Settings Menu:
Press the settings button [+] to navigate through the following settings:
- Noise Cancel [noise cancel]
- Ground Balance [ground balance]
- Volume Adjust [volume]
- Threshold [threshold]
- Target Tone [target tone]
- Recovery Speed [recovery speed]
Advanced Settings:
Press and hold the settings button [+] to access advanced settings [advanced settings].
Audio & Other Indicators:
- Vibration Indicator [vibration]
- Headphones Indicator [headphones]
- Wireless Audio Indicator [wireless audio]
- Wireless Audio Button: Press to toggle wireless audio on/off. Press and hold to pair wireless headphones.
Depth Indicator: Shows estimated target depth.
Target ID Number: Displays a numerical identification for the target.