Minelab X-TERRA PRO Metal Detector
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
Getting Started in 4 Steps:
- Step 1: Turn On Detector ?
- Step 2: Select Search Mode ⚙️
- Step 3: Eliminate Interference ⚡
- Step 4: Start Detecting ?♂️
Search Modes
The X-TERRA PRO offers three distinct search modes tailored for different environments:
- PARK Mode ?♂️: Ideal for recreational areas with significant trash. Suitable for general detection conditions.
- FIELD Mode ?: Best for historical fields and adapted for a wide range of target sizes.
- BEACH Mode ?: Designed for all high-salinity terrains, including wet/dry sand, surf, and underwater use.
Specific Applications within Modes:
| Mode/Application | Description |
|---|---|
| General & Coin (PARK) | Detecting general items and coins. |
| Jewelry (PARK/FIELD) | Finding fine jewelry. |
| Coins & Relics (FIELD) | Detecting coins and historical artifacts. |
| Wet Sand & Surf (BEACH) | Operating in wet sand or surf conditions. |
| Underwater (BEACH) | Submerging the detector for underwater detection. |
Assembly
Step-by-step Assembly:
The detector is assembled by connecting the main components:
- Attach the lower shaft (with coil) to the middle shaft.
- Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft (containing the control box).
- Secure each connection using the shaft locking mechanisms.
- Wrap the coil cable around the shaft and connect it to the control box.
- Adjust the shaft length for optimal ergonomics.
Recharge
The X-TERRA PRO requires approximately 5-6 hours for a full charge.
Important: Use a quality USB charger with a minimum capacity of 2A @ 5V. Poor quality chargers may not function correctly.
Look for certifications like CE, EAC, or Intertek on your USB charger.
[USB charging port icon] [USB A connector icon]
Controls and Display
Familiarize yourself with the detector's controls and display:
Control Box Overview:
- Power Button ?: Turns the detector on/off.
- Sensitivity Adjustment ➕➖: Increase or decrease sensitivity.
- Search Mode Button ⚙️: Cycles through available search modes.
- All-Metal Button ?: Activates the all-metal detection mode.
- Pinpoint Button ?: Activates the pinpoint mode for precise target location.
- Settings Button ⚙️ (Brief Press): Cycles through settings like Interference Elimination, Ground Balance, Volume, Threshold, Target Tone, Accept/Reject, and Recovery Speed.
- Advanced Settings Button ⚙️ (Long Press): Accesses advanced settings such as Tone Volume and Tone Break.
- Accept/Reject Button ✔️❌: Used to accept or reject target signals or settings.
- Frequency Button ?: Adjusts the operating frequency.
Display Indicators:
- Ground Balance Tracking Indicator ⛰️: Shows status of automatic ground balance.
- Charge Status LED ?: Indicates charging status (charging/full).
- Charge Level Indicator ?: Shows remaining battery power.
- Discrimination Scale: Visual representation of target discrimination.
- Sensitivity Level: Displays current sensitivity setting.
- Backlight Indicator ?: Shows if the screen backlight is active.
- Flashlight Indicator ?: Shows if the built-in flashlight is active (activated by long-pressing the backlight button).
- Vibration Indicator ?: Indicates when vibration feedback is active.
- Wireless Audio Indicator ?: Shows status of wireless audio connection.
- Headphone Indicator ?: Shows when headphones are connected.
- Depth Indicator ?: Estimates the depth of the detected target.
- Target ID Number ?: Displays the numerical identification of the target.
- Frequency Display 10 kHz: Shows the current operating frequency.
This Quick Start Guide provides basic setup and operation. For full details, download the complete user manual from minelab.com.
Available languages include English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.
Model Number: 4901-0453-1
