Minelab EQUINOX 600/800 Metal Detector Getting Started Guide
Welcome to your Minelab EQUINOX Series metal detector. This guide provides essential steps for assembly, charging, and initial operation. For comprehensive details, please refer to the full instruction manual available at www.minelab.com.
Note: Before first use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery for approximately 4 hours.
Quick Start: 4 Easy Steps
1. Turn On
Press the Power button ? on the side of the control panel to turn the detector on.
2. Select a Detect Mode
Choose the optimal Detect Mode Search Profile for your detecting location. The EQUINOX 800 model is shown for reference.
3. Noise Cancel
Navigate to Noise Cancel from the Settings Menu and initiate an Auto Noise Cancel. This process takes approximately 8 seconds.
4. Begin Detecting!
Press the ?️ button to return to the detect screen and start detecting.
Assembly
Follow these steps to put together your EQUINOX Series detector.
1. Attach Coil to Lower Shaft
- Insert the two rubber washers into the holes on either side of the coil yoke.
- Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of the lower shaft. Ensure that the spring-loaded pin in the lower shaft is underneath.
- Insert the plastic bolt through the yoke and the yoke bracket.
- Fasten with the plastic bolt. Do not overtighten.
Diagram shows inserting rubber washers into the coil yoke.
Illustration shows sliding the coil yoke into the shaft bracket, noting the spring-loaded pin position.
Diagram shows inserting a plastic bolt through the assembled yoke and bracket.
Illustration of securing the plastic bolt.
2. Assemble Shafts
- Loosen the twistlocks by rotating them counter-clockwise.
- Press the spring-loaded pin in the lower shaft and slide it into the middle shaft until the pin reaches the adjustment holes. The pin will click into place.
- Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft in the same way.
- Lock the position of the shafts by rotating the twistlocks clockwise.
Diagram shows loosening twistlocks on the shaft sections.
Illustration depicts pressing a pin and sliding shaft sections together until they lock.
Diagram shows connecting the middle and upper shaft sections.
Illustration shows tightening the twistlocks to secure the shaft assembly.
3. Attach Armrest/Stand
- Place the armrest onto the top of the upper shaft. Position the armrest just below your elbow, then line up the central hole in the armrest with the nearest hole in the shaft.
- Insert the screw through the stand, upper shaft, and armrest. Tighten the screw carefully.
- With the velcro side facing upwards, thread the armrest strap through both slots in the armrest. Ensure the end of the strap will be fastened outwards from your arm.
Diagram shows positioning the armrest on the upper shaft.
Illustration shows inserting and tightening a screw to attach the armrest and stand.
Diagram shows threading the armrest strap through the armrest slots.
4. Connect Coil
- Wrap the coil cable around the lower and middle shaft enough times to take up the slack.
- Use the velcro tabs provided to secure the coil cable against the shaft.
- Align the coil connector and plug into the socket in the back of the control box, lightly tightening the retaining ring.
Illustration shows wrapping the coil cable around the shaft sections.
Diagram shows using velcro tabs to attach the cable to the shaft.
Illustration shows connecting the coil cable to the control box and tightening the retaining ring.
Charge Battery
EQUINOX Series detectors have an internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Before first use, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery. For the fastest charge time, turn the detector off during charging.
- Connect the magnetic charging cable USB connector to any standard powered USB port ?.
- Connect the magnetic charger connector to the socket on the rear of the detector user interface. The Charge Status LED ? at the top left of the control panel will flash steadily.
- When charging is complete, the Charge Status LED ? will remain on.
Diagram shows connecting the USB end of the charging cable to a power source.
Illustration shows connecting the magnetic charger to the detector and the status LED flashing.
Diagram shows the Charge Status LED remaining solid when charging is complete.
Audio
EQUINOX Series detectors have an in-built loudspeaker for detecting without headphones. A range of other audio options are available, including wireless options. Please refer to the full instruction manual for further information.
Specifications
| Feature | EQUINOX 600 | EQUINOX 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Detect Modes | Park, Field, Beach 6 × custom search profiles | Park, Field, Beach, Gold* 8 × custom search profiles |
| Operating Frequencies (kHz) | 4, 5, 10, 15, Multi | 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, Multi |
| Standard Headphones | 3.5 mm (1/8") (32 ohms) | 3.5 mm (1/8") / Bluetooth® / aptX™ Low Latency |
| WM 08 Compatible | Yes, WM 08 not included | Yes, WM 08 included |
| Waterproof | Waterproof to 3 m (10') | |
| Battery Life (approx.) | 12 hours, Full recharge time ≈ 4 hours | |
| Standard Coil | EQX 11 Double-D smart coil | |
For complete product specification and operational guidance, read the full-length Instruction Manual at www.minelab.com.
Control Panel
Adjust and view your detector settings.
* This asterisk appears throughout the guide, indicating features only available on the EQUINOX 800 model.
Power Button ?
A short press turns the detector on and off. A long press (5 seconds) restores the whole detector to factory settings.
Backlight
Selects the backlight brightness* or turns the backlight on and off. The backlight icon will appear when the backlight is on.
Sensitivity Indicator
Indicates approximate sensitivity level (25 levels). Press and [up arrow icon] / [down arrow icon] from the detect screen to adjust sensitivity.
Battery Status ?
LED indicates charge status during charging. You can go detecting as usual when connected to a USB power bank, just like a spare battery.
- 70% – 100%
- 40% – 70%
- 30% – 70%
- <30%
- <5%
Charging States:
- Flashing ?: Charging
- Constant on ?: Charged
Charge the battery when the battery icon begins to flash.
Detect Mode ?️
Selects Detect Modes: Park, Field, Beach, and Gold*. Each Detect Mode has 2 customisable Search Profiles. A short press of the Detect Mode button scrolls through the Detect Modes. Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore factory preset for the active Search Profile.
Detector Settings Menu
A short press of the Settings ⚙️ button accesses and scrolls through the Detector Settings menu. A long press when in the Settings Menu accesses Advanced Settings if available. Press [up arrow icon] and [down arrow icon] with a setting selected to adjust its value.
Settings Menu Options:
- Noise Cancel: Auto | Manual*
- Ground Balance: Auto | Manual
- Volume Adjust: 0 to 25
- Threshold Level: 0 to 25
- Target Tone: 1, 2, 5, and 50
- Accept/Reject: 50 Segment resolution
- Recovery Speed: 1 to 3 | 1 to 8*
- Tone Volume: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*
- Threshold Pitch: 0 to 25
- Tone Pitch: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*
- Tone Break: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*
- Iron Bias: 0 to 3 | 0 to 9*
Wireless Audio ?
A short press of the Wireless button turns Wireless on and off. A long press pairs wireless audio devices.
- Any Bluetooth® headphones ?
- aptX™ Low Latency headphones ?
- WM 08 Wireless Audio Module
Up to 4 WM 08 audio modules can be paired and in use simultaneously.
1 device paired | 3 devices paired
Depth Indicator
Indicates the estimated depth of a detected target. (5 levels) [depth indicator graphic description: 5 horizontal bars representing depth]
Tracking →
Indicates that Tracking ground balance is active.
User Profile*
A long press of the User Profile button saves the current detector settings. A short press turns the saved User Profile on or off.
Notch Discrimination
High resolution 50 segment (-9 to 40) discrimination scale for accurate, stable target identification. When a target is detected, press the Accept/Reject button ✔️/❌ to instantly accept or reject it. You can also create discrimination patterns via the Settings Menu. Press [up arrow icon] or [down arrow icon] to navigate to a segment, then press the Accept/Reject button to accept or reject it.
- 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 turn the selected discrimination pattern on and off for target confirmation.
Pinpoint Button ?
Assists in locating the exact position of a target prior to recovery. Press the Pinpoint/Detect button to enable pinpoint mode. Press again to return to the Detect Screen.
Frequency ?️
Displays the current operating Frequency. Press the Frequency button any time to scroll through the available operating frequencies for the active Search Profile.
- Displays the current selected single frequency in kHz: 4, 5, 10, 15, 20*, or 40*.
- Displays a rectangle when operating in Simultaneous Multi-Frequency.
Detect Modes
Each Detect Mode has two adjustable Search Profiles with unique default settings.
Park
Great for high-trash recreational areas, including most general detecting.
- General / Coins
- Fine Jewellery
Field
Ideal for detecting in historical fields for the widest range of target sizes.
- Coins / Artefacts
- Fine Coins / Artefacts
Beach
Optimised for all salty conditions – dry sand, wet sand, surf, underwater.
- Wet / Dry Sand
- Underwater / Surf
Gold*
Best suited for gold nugget prospecting in mineralised goldfield locations.
- Normal Ground
- Difficult Ground
Compliance and Warranty
Warranty Terms
Please refer to www.minelab.com/warranty-conditions for full warranty terms and conditions. Register your product warranty online at register.minelab.com.
Compliance Information
Information to the User (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 Devices
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 the 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.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd declares that the radio equipment type EQUINOX 600/800 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.minelab.com/compliance.
Radio Frequency Specification
| Frequency | Power |
|---|---|
| Detector 3.7 to 40 kHz | -- |
| Bluetooth 2.4 to 2.483 GHz | -5.9 dBm |
| WiStream 2.4 to 2.483 GHz | -0.5 dBm |
Manufacturer Information
Minelab Electronics, PO Box 35, Salisbury South, South Australia 5106
Minelab®, EQUINOX®, Wi-Stream™, Multi-IQ®, 5F×8™ and 3F×3™ are trademarks of Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd. Images and graphics are for illustration purposes only; product configuration and specifications may vary from those shown. Please refer to the product manual for detailed operational guidance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Minelab is under license. Qualcomm® aptX™ is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.
