Minelab GPZ 7000 Getting Started Guide
This guide provides essential information for quickly starting with your Minelab GPZ 7000 metal detector.
Quick Start
Follow these steps to begin detecting quickly.
Step 1: Power On
Turn on the device and wait for the battery indicator to appear.
Step 2: Select Quick Start
Select the 'Quick Start' option from the menu.
Step 3: Settings Configuration
Choose your preferred settings. Options include 'Keep Current Settings' or 'Reset Audio and Detection Settings'.
Step 4: Noise Cancel
Select 'Noise Cancel' to minimize interference.
Step 5: Quick-Trak
Engage the 'Quick-Trak' feature for automatic ground tracking.
Step 6: Start Detecting
Select 'Start Detecting' to begin your search.
Factory Reset
To restore the detector to its default settings:
Step 1: Initiate Reset
Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.
Step 2: Confirm Reset
Select 'Reset All' to confirm the factory reset.
Gold Modes and Ground Types
Understand the different modes and ground conditions for optimal performance.
Gold Modes
High Yield
Optimized for high yield gold prospecting.
[Icon representing small to medium nuggets]
General
Suitable for general prospecting and all types of gold nuggets.
[Icon representing general nuggets]
Extra Deep
Designed for detecting large and deep gold nuggets.
[Icon representing large and deep nuggets]
Ground Types
Normal Terrain
For normal ground conditions.
[Diagram showing soil particles representing low mineralisation]
Difficult Terrain
For difficult ground conditions.
[Diagram showing soil particles representing high mineralisation]
Severe Terrain
For severe ground conditions.
[Diagram showing soil particles representing severe mineralisation]
Quick-Trak Operation
Follow these steps for effective use of the Quick-Trak feature.
Step 1: Coil Proximity
Keep the search coil close to the ground.
Step 2: Sweep Area
Sweep the coil over a specific spot.
Step 3: Stable Audio
Sweep until the audio signal becomes stable. [Audio signal icon]
Step 4: Start Detecting
Begin your detecting after the Quick-Trak is set.
Detecting Basics
Essential techniques for efficient metal detecting.
Sweep Level
Maintain an appropriate sweep level. Diagram shows a coil parallel to the ground with a checkmark [check], indicating correct sweep level. A diagram shows a coil angled upwards with a cross [cross], indicating incorrect sweep level.
Keep Metal Away
Keep metal objects away from the search coil. Diagram shows metal objects close to the coil with a cross [cross], indicating to keep them away. A diagram shows the coil away from metal objects with a checkmark [check].
Sweep Slowly
Sweep the coil slowly and deliberately. Diagram shows a slow, deliberate sweeping motion with a checkmark [check]. A diagram shows a fast, jerky sweeping motion with a cross [cross].
Recommended Distance
Maintain a recommended distance of 15 meters (45 feet) from other detectors. Diagram shows two detectorists separated by 15m (45') with a checkmark [check]. A diagram shows detectorists too close together with a cross [cross].
Overlap Sweep
Overlap your sweeps to ensure complete coverage. Diagram shows overlapping sweep patterns for complete coverage with a checkmark [check]. A diagram shows non-overlapping patterns with a cross [cross].
Refill Hole
Refill any holes you dig. Diagram shows a shovel filling a dug hole with a checkmark [check].
Connect WM 12 (Optional)
Connect the optional WM 12 accessory for enhanced functionality.
Step 1: Select Connection
On the device, select 'Connect WM 12'.
Step 2: Follow Instructions
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection process.
Threshold Level
The Threshold Level indicator displays a value, for example '27'. Adjustment icons are present for fine-tuning the threshold audio.
