Minelab X-TERRA PRO Metal Detector Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information for setting up and operating your Minelab X-TERRA PRO metal detector.
Quick Start Steps
Follow these four simple steps to begin detecting:
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Step 1: Power On
Assemble the detector and power it on. [Visual: Shows the assembled metal detector with coil, shaft, and control box.]
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Step 2: Select Search Mode
Choose the appropriate search mode for your environment. [Visual: Shows the control interface with different mode icons.]
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Step 3: Noise Cancel
Perform noise cancellation to optimize performance. [Visual: Shows the noise cancellation process on the display.]
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Step 4: Detect
Begin searching for targets. [Visual: Depicts a user actively using the metal detector in a field.]
Search Modes
The X-TERRA PRO offers several pre-set search modes:
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Park
? Ideal for parks, trash-filled recreational areas, and most common searches.
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Field
? Ideal for searching historical sites. Accommodates a very wide range of target sizes.
Sub-modes include: General/Coin, High-end Jewelry, Coin/Artifact, High-end Coin/Artifact.
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Beach
?️ Suitable for all conditions with high salt content, including dry sand, wet sand, shorelines, and underwater.
Sub-modes include: Wet Sand/Dry Sand, Underwater/Beach.
Assembly
Follow these steps to assemble your X-TERRA PRO detector:
- [Visual: Connect lower shaft to coil.]
- [Visual: Connect middle shaft to lower shaft.]
- [Visual: Connect upper shaft to middle shaft.]
- [Visual: Attach control box to upper shaft.]
- [Visual: Connect coil cable to control box.]
- [Visual: Adjust shaft length.]
- [Visual: Attach armrest.]
- [Visual: Attach battery pack.]
- [Visual: Final assembled detector.]
Controls and Display
Familiarize yourself with the detector's controls and display:
- Ground Balance Indicator: ⛰️ [Ground Balance]
- Battery Level/Charge: ? [Battery Status]
- Discrimination Scale: [Discrimination Scale]
- Power Button: ? [Power On/Off] (Short press: Backlight ?, Long press: Flashlight)
- Sensitivity: ? [Signal Strength]
- Frequency Display: 〰️ [Frequency]
- Pinpoint Detection Indicator: ? [Target Location]
- Search Mode: [Mode Selector]
- Sensitivity and Settings Adjustment: ➕ / ➖ [Adjust Settings]
- Backlight Icon: ? [Backlight Status]
- Flashlight Indicator: ? [Flashlight Status]
- Vibration Indicator: ? [Vibration Status]
- Headphone Indicator: ? [Headphone Status]
- Wireless Audio Indicator: ? [Wireless Audio Status] (Short press: Wireless Audio On/Off, Long press: Wireless Audio Pairing)
- Depth Gauge: ? [Depth Measurement]
- Target ID Number: [Target Identification Number]
- Settings Button: ⚙️ [Settings Menu] (Short press: Scroll to next setting)
- Noise Cancel Button: ? [Noise Cancellation]
- Ground Balance Button: ⛰️ [Ground Balance Adjustment]
- Volume Adjustment: ? [Volume Control]
- Threshold Level: ? [Audio Threshold]
- Target Tones: ? [Target Tone Settings]
- Accept/Reject Button: ✔️ / ❌ [Accept/Reject Target]
- Advanced Settings Button: ?️ [Advanced Settings] (Long press: Switch to advanced settings)
- Recovery Speed: ? [Recovery Speed]
- Tone Volume: ? [Tone Volume Control]
- Tone Break: ? [Tone Break Adjustment]
Charging
The detector charges via USB. A full charge takes approximately 5-6 hours.
? [USB A Port] Use a high-quality USB charger with a minimum charging capacity of 2A at 5V. Using a low-quality charger may risk damaging the unit. Ensure your USB charger displays the following marks: CE, EAC, Intertek.