Minelab EQUINOX Series Quick Start Guide

Welcome to the Minelab EQUINOX Series

This guide provides essential information for getting started with your Minelab EQUINOX 600 or EQUINOX 800 metal detector.

Assembly

Attaching the Coil to the Lower Shaft

1. Insert the two rubber washers into the holes on both sides of the coil.

2. Insert the coil's mounting bracket into the bracket on the lower shaft.

3. Insert the plastic bolt through the coil's bracket and the shaft's bracket.

4. Secure with the plastic bolt. Do not overtighten. Ensure the spring-loaded button on the lower shaft is underneath the coil's bracket.

Connecting the Shafts

1. Loosen the cam locks by rotating them counter-clockwise.

2. Press the spring-loaded button on the lower shaft, then insert the lower shaft into the middle shaft until the button clicks into the nearest adjustment hole.

3. Similarly, attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft.

4. Secure the shaft positions by rotating the cam locks clockwise.

Attaching the Armrest and Coil

1. Place the armrest on the upper shaft. Position the armrest slightly below your elbow, then align the center hole in the armrest with the center hole in the upper shaft. Carefully insert the shaft and armrest. Gently tighten the screw through the base, then the upper shaft.

2. Use the Velcro straps to secure the coil cable to the lower and middle shafts, ensuring no slack.

3. Insert the coil connector into the socket on the rear of the control box.

Charging the Battery

The EQUINOX series features a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before first use. Charging takes approximately 4 hours.

1. Connect the USB-A end of the magnetic charging cable to any standard USB power port.

2. Connect the magnetic connector of the charger to the charging port on the rear of the control box. The Charge Status LED in the top-left corner of the user interface will flash.

3. When charging is complete, the Charge Status LED will be solid.

Note: It is recommended to turn off the metal detector while charging. You can search with the detector while it is connected to an external USB battery pack.

Quick Start: 4 Steps to Start Searching

1. Power On

Press the [Power Button] on the side of the control box.

2. Select Search Mode

Select the appropriate Search Mode Profile for your conditions and terrain. (EQUINOX 800 shown).

3. Noise Cancel

Select 'Noise Cancel' from the Settings Menu, then press to initiate automatic noise cancellation. This takes approximately 8 seconds.

4. Start Searching!

Press the [Search Button] to return to the search screen and begin detecting.

Search Modes

Each Search Mode has two adjustable Search Profile settings with default configurations.

Park

Ideal for recreational areas with lots of trash, including general detecting.

Profiles: General / Coins, Jewellery

Field

Best for searching historical sites for a wide range of target sizes.

Profiles: Coins / Relics, Old Coins / Relics

Beach

Optimized for all saltwater conditions – dry sand, wet sand, surf, and underwater.

Profiles: Wet / Dry Sand, Underwater / Shallow Water

Gold* (EQUINOX 800 only)

Best for finding gold nuggets in gold-bearing, mineralized soils.

Profiles: Normal Ground, Heavy Ground

User Interface

Adjust and view your metal detector's settings.

*The asterisk indicates features available only on the EQUINOX 800 model.

Power Button

Short press: Turns the detector on/off.

Long press (5 seconds): Resets the detector to factory settings.

Backlight

Selects backlight brightness or turns it on/off. A [Backlight Icon] appears when the backlight is active.

Sensitivity Indicator

Shows the approximate sensitivity level (25 levels). Press the [+/- Buttons] on the search screen to adjust sensitivity.

Search Mode Button

Selects Search Modes: Park, Field, Beach, and Gold*. Each mode has 2 adjustable Search Profiles.

Short press: Cycles through Search Modes.

Long press (5 seconds): Resets the active Search Profile to factory settings.

Settings Menu Button

Short press: Opens and cycles through the detector's Settings Menu.

Long press in Settings Menu: Accesses Advanced Settings, if available.

Press '+' or '-' to adjust the selected setting's value.

Battery Status

The LED indicates charge status during charging.

Flashing: Charging

Solid: Fully Charged

Charge the battery when the battery icon starts flashing.

Wireless Audio Button

Short press: Turns wireless audio on/off.

Long press: Pairs wireless audio devices.

Compatible Devices: Any headphones, Bluetooth® headphones, aptX™ Low Latency headphones, WM 08 Wireless Audio Module. Up to 4 WM 08 modules can be paired and used simultaneously.

Depth Indicator

Shows the approximate depth of a detected target (5 levels).

User Profile Button*

Long press: Saves current detector settings as a User Profile.

Short press: Toggles saved User Profile on/off.

Discrimination

50-segment high-resolution discrimination scale (-9 to 40) for accurate target identification. When a target is detected, press the [Accept/Reject Button] to immediately accept or reject it. You can also create discrimination patterns via the Settings Menu. Press '+' or '-' to move to a segment, then press the [Accept/Reject Button] to accept or reject the target.

Target IDs -9 to 0 indicate ferrous targets (e.g., -5).

Target IDs 1 to 40 indicate non-ferrous targets (e.g., 32).

All-Metal Button

Press the [All-Metal Button] to toggle the selected discrimination mask on/off to confirm a target.

Pinpoint Button

Helps to locate the exact position of a target before digging. Press the [Pinpoint Button] to enter Pinpoint mode. Press again to return to the Search screen.

Frequency Button

Displays the current operating frequency. Press the [Frequency Button] at any time to switch between available operating frequencies for the active Search Profile.

Displays the currently selected single frequency in kHz: 5, 10, 15, 20* or 40*.

Multi: Displays a rectangle when operating in Simultaneous Multi-Frequency.

Technical Specifications

For full product specifications and operational guidance, please refer to the complete user manual available at: www.minelab.com.

Warranty and Compliance

Warranty Conditions

Please refer to www.minelab.com/warranty-conditions for full warranty terms and conditions. Register your product warranty at register.minelab.com.

Compliance Information

User Information (FCC Part 15.105). THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: CLASS B DEVICE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Minelab Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Contact Information

Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd.

PO Box 35, Salisbury South, South Australia 5106

Asia Pacific: +61 8 8238 0888, minelab@minelab.com.au

Europe & Russia: +353 21 423 2352, minelab@minelab.ie

North, Central & South America: +1 630 401 8150, minelab@minelab.com

Middle East & Africa: +971 4 254 9995, minelab@minelab.ae

Trademarks

Minelab®, EQUINOX®, Wi-Stream™, Multi-IQ®, 5F×8™, and 3F×3™ are trademarks of Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd. Bluetooth® word marks and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Minelab is under license. Qualcomm® aptX™ Low Latency is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

Images and graphics are for illustration purposes only; product configuration and specifications may differ from those shown. Please refer to the user manual for detailed operating instructions.