Overview
This guide provides a quick start and overview of the Minelab X-TERRA PRO metal detector, complementing the full user manual.
Quick Start Steps
- Turn On: Press the power button.
- Select Search Mode: Choose the appropriate mode for your environment.
- Cancel Noise: Use the Noise Cancel feature to eliminate interference.
- Go Detecting: Begin your search.
Search Modes
| Mode | Description | Typical Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Park | Enhanced for high-trash recreational areas with most common targets. | Coins, Jewelry, Relics |
| Field | Ideal for prospecting in historical areas for a wide range of target sizes. | Coins, Fine Jewelry, Relics |
| Beach | For all wet conditions - dry sand, wet sand, surf, and underwater. | Coins, Jewelry |
Assembly
The X-TERRA PRO is assembled by connecting the shaft sections and attaching the search coil. Follow the numbered diagrams provided in the full manual for detailed assembly steps.
Diagrams show the assembly of the detector shaft and coil.
Charging Instructions
Charge your detector using a quality USB charger with a minimum capacity of 2A @ 5V. A full charge typically takes 5-6 hours. Using a low-quality charger may risk failure.
Look for the ? (USB) symbol and CE/EAC marks on the charger.
Controls and Display
The control panel features a display and various buttons for operation. Key indicators and controls include:
- Tracking Ground Balance Indicator: Shows ground balance status.
- Charge Status LED: Indicates charging progress.
- Battery Level / Charging: Displays remaining battery life. ?
- Discrimination Scale: Helps identify target types.
- Power Button: Press to turn on/off. Long press activates the torch. ?
- Sensitivity Level: Adjusts the detector's sensitivity.
- Pinpoint Indicator: Aids in precisely locating targets.
- Search Mode Indicator: Shows the currently selected search mode.
- Frequency Display: Shows the operating frequency (e.g., 10 kHz). ⚙️
- Target ID Numbers: Numerical display for target identification.
- Backlight Indicator: Shows if the screen backlight is active.
- Torch Indicator: Shows if the built-in torch is active.
- Vibration Indicator: Indicates if vibration feedback is enabled.
- Headphone Indicator: Shows if headphones are connected. ?
- Wireless Audio Indicator: For wireless headphone connection. Short press toggles On/Off; long press initiates pairing. ?
- Depth Gauge: Estimates target depth.
- Target ID Number: Numerical display for target identification.
Adjustments and Settings
Access and modify various settings to optimize your detecting experience.
- Short Press (General): Scroll to the next setting.
- Noise Cancel: Reduces electromagnetic interference.
- Ground Balance: Optimizes performance based on ground mineralization.
- Adjust Volume: Control audio output level. ?
- Threshold Level: Sets the minimum audio threshold.
- Accept/Reject: Configure target discrimination. ✔️ / ❌
- Recovery Speed: Adjusts how quickly the detector responds to targets.
- Sensitivity and Settings Adjust (±): Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust values. ➕ / ➖
- Search Mode: Cycle through available search modes.
- All Metal: Mode for detecting all types of metal.
- Pinpoint / Detect: Switch between detection and pinpoint modes.
- Long Press (Advanced): Toggle advanced settings.
- Tone Volume: Adjust the volume of target tones.
- Tone Break: Adjusts the pitch of different tones.
- Frequency: Change the operating frequency. ⚙️
