Minelab EQUINOX 700/900 Metal Detector Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Minelab EQUINOX 700/900 series. This quick start guide will help you get your detector operational quickly. For the full user manual, please download it from the Minelab website.

This device is available in multiple languages. Please refer to the full manual for language options.

Quick Start Guide

Follow these four basic steps to begin detecting:

1. 1. Power On ?

   Press the power button to turn on the detector.

2. 2. Select Search Mode ⚙️

   Choose a search mode suitable for your environment. See the 'Search Modes' section below.

3. 3. Noise Cancel ?

   Perform noise cancellation to eliminate interference from electromagnetic sources.

4. 4. Detect ?

   Begin sweeping the coil over the ground to locate targets.

Search Modes

The EQUINOX 700/900 offers several pre-set search modes:

• Park ?

  Ideal for areas with trash and general detecting. Suitable for most common searches.

  [Icon: Park bench and trees]

• Field ?

  Perfect for historical sites with a wide range of target sizes.

  [Icon: Field with scattered objects]

• Beach ?

  Handles all conditions, including dry sand, wet sand, surf, and underwater.

  [Icon: Waves and sand]

• Gold ?

  Designed for prospecting in mineralized ground for gold nuggets.

  [Icon: Gold nugget]

Note: The 'Gold' mode is available on the EQUINOX 900 only.

Assembly

Assemble your detector by following these steps:

1. Connect the lower shaft to the main shaft.
2. Attach the search coil to the lower shaft.
3. Mount the control box onto the upper shaft.
4. Wrap the coil cable around the shaft.
5. Connect the coil cable to the control box.
6. Extend the shaft to a comfortable length.
7. Ensure all connections are secure.

Cam Lock Adjustment

If the cam locks feel loose or too tight, adjust them:

• Open: Rotate the cam lock handle to open.
• Tighten: Carefully tighten the cam lock mechanism.
• Close: Rotate the cam lock handle to close.
• Verify: Check for stability and repeat if necessary.

Charging

Charge your detector using a compatible USB power source.

• Charging Time: Approximately 5-6 hours for the detector.
• Charger Requirements: Use a high-quality USB charger (2A @ 5V recommended). Ensure the charger has the appropriate certification marks (e.g., CE, EAC).
• Headphones: Charging headphones takes approximately 3 hours.

Connect the USB cable to the detector's USB port and a power source.

Controls and Display

Familiarize yourself with the detector's controls and display elements:

Control Panel Buttons & Indicators:

• Beach Overload Indicator: Alerts to high salt content.
• Charge Status LED: Indicates charging status (Red=Charging, Green=Charged).
• Battery Level: Shows remaining battery power.
• Flashlight: Press and hold the power button for flashlight.
• Power Button: Short press to turn on/off, long press for flashlight.
• Backlight: Short press to toggle backlight, long press for flashlight.
• Discrimination Scale: Helps identify target types.
• Sensitivity: Adjusts detection sensitivity.
• Frequency Display: Shows the current operating frequency.
• Pinpoint Indicator: Signals when in pinpoint mode.
• Search Mode Button: Cycles through search modes.
• Sensitivity/Setting Adjustment (+/-): Adjusts sensitivity or settings.
• All Metal Mode: Activates all-metal detection.
• Pinpoint/Detect Button: Activates pinpoint mode or confirms detection.

Display Icons & Information:

• Target ID Number: Numerical value indicating target type.
• Vibration Indicator: Shows if vibration feedback is active.
• Headphone Indicator: Shows if headphones are connected.
• Wireless Audio Indicator: Shows status of wireless audio connection.
• Ground Balance Indicator: Shows status of automatic ground balancing.
• Depth Gauge: Estimates target depth.

Settings Menu (Short Press Power Button):

• Next Setting: Scrolls through settings.
• Noise Cancel: Performs noise cancellation.
• Ground Balance: Adjusts ground balance.
• Volume: Adjusts audio volume.
• Threshold Level: Sets the background audio threshold.
• Target Tones: Configures audio tones for different targets.
• Accept/Reject: Filters out unwanted targets.
• Recovery Speed: Adjusts how quickly the detector responds to targets.

Advanced Settings (Long Press Power Button):

• Tone Volume: Adjusts volume for specific tones.
• Threshold Pitch: Adjusts the pitch of the threshold tone.
• Tone Break: Adjusts the separation between tones.
• Iron Bias: Adjusts sensitivity to iron targets.

Note: Some advanced settings are specific to the EQUINOX 900.