Minelab X-TERRA PRO Metal Detector Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information to get you started with your Minelab X-TERRA PRO metal detector.
Quick Start Guide
- Turn On: Press the power button ? to turn on the detector.
- Select Search Mode: Use the mode selection buttons to choose a mode suitable for your environment (e.g., Park, Field, Beach).
- Noise Cancel: Perform noise cancellation by following the on-screen prompts for optimal performance.
- Start Detecting: Once set up, begin your search.
Search Modes
The X-TERRA PRO offers several search modes tailored for different environments:
PARK
Ideal for recreational areas with high trash content, offering general detection capabilities.
FIELD
Suitable for historical fields, designed to detect a wider range of target sizes.
BEACH
Specifically designed for all saltwater conditions, including dry sand, wet sand, surf, and underwater environments.
Within these modes, the detector can identify various target types, including:
- Jewelry Fine
- Coins & Artifacts
- General & Coins
- Fine Coins & Artifacts
- Wet & Dry Sand
- Underwater & Coasts
Assembly
Follow these steps to assemble your X-TERRA PRO detector:
- Connect the lower shaft section to the control box.
- Attach the search coil to the end of the lower shaft.
- Slide the middle shaft into the lower shaft.
- Adjust the middle shaft to your preferred length.
- Connect the middle shaft assembly to the control box.
- Secure all connections to ensure stability.
- Route and connect the coil cable to the control box.
- Ensure the detector is fully assembled and secure before use.
Visuals in the original document show the step-by-step connection of shaft sections, coil, and control box.
Charging
Charging Time: 5-6 hours.
To charge your detector, use a good quality USB charger with a minimum capacity of 2A at 5V. Using a low-quality charger may pose a risk of failure. Look for certified marks (e.g., CE, EAC) on USB chargers.
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:
Indicators:
- Ground Balance Tracking Indicator
- Charge Status LED ?
- Battery Level ?
- Discrimination Scale
- Power On/Off Button ?
- Sensitivity Level
Button Functions:
- Backlight: Short press the designated button.
- Flashlight: Press and hold the designated button.
Display Information:
- Frequency Indicator (kHz)
- Pinpoint Mode Indicator
- Search Mode Display
- Sensitivity Adjustment (Less/More)
- Target Depth Indicator
- Target Identification (ID) Number
Settings Menu:
Press the settings button to cycle through and adjust the following:
- Noise Cancel ⚙️
- Ground Balance ⚙️
- Volume Adjustment ?
- Background Tone ?
- Target Tone ?
- Accept/Reject ❌/✔️
- Recovery Speed ⚙️
Advanced Settings Menu:
Press and hold the settings button to access advanced adjustments:
- Volume Adjustment ?
- Tone Change ?
- Frequency Adjustment ⚙️
Available Languages
This Quick Start Guide and the full User Manual are available in multiple languages. You can obtain them online.
- English (EN)
- Spanish (ES)
- French (FR)
- Portuguese (PT)
- Japanese (JP)
- Russian (RU)
- Korean (KR)
- Chinese (ZH)
