Minelab Manticore: Getting Started Guide

Introduction

This guide provides essential information for setting up and starting your Minelab Manticore metal detector.

Search Modes

Trash Rejection

Suitable for detecting gold nuggets in mineralized areas.

General

Can't decide which mode to use? Use General mode for location detecting.

All Terrain

Includes most general detecting. Suitable for trash-heavy parks, fields, and historical sites.

Beach

Suitable for all salinity conditions, including dry sand, wet sand, surf, and underwater.

Deep

For deep targets.

Saltwater/Surf

For surfing and saltwater environments.

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Power On

Press the power button [⏻] to turn on the detector.

Step 2: Select Detection Mode

Choose your desired search mode from the available options.

Step 3: Noise Cancel

Perform noise cancellation [⚙️] to optimize performance in your environment.

Step 4: Start Detecting

Begin your metal detecting search [▶️].

Support and Resources

For user manuals, specifications, software updates, and training materials, scan the QR code or visit www.minelab.com/manticore.

Supported Languages:

English
French
Portuguese
German
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Korean
Chinese

Product Compliance Information

Navigate to: Settings [⚙️] > General Settings [✔️] > Compliance.

Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble your Minelab Manticore.

Step 1: Connect Lower Shaft to Control Box

Insert the lower shaft into the control box and secure it.

Step 2: Attach Coil Cable

Connect the coil cable to the control box.

Step 3: Assemble Shaft Sections

Join the shaft sections together. Use the cam locks to secure them.

Cam Lock Adjustment

If cam locks are loose or slipping, tighten them.

Open: Loosen the cam lock [?].
Gradually tighten smoothly: Adjust the cam lock for a snug fit [?].
Close: Secure the cam lock.
Repeat if necessary.

Step 4: Attach Coil

Mount the search coil onto the lower shaft.

Step 5: Connect Coil to Shaft

Secure the coil cable along the shaft.

Step 6: Final Assembly

Ensure all connections are secure.

Charging

Charging Time

Full charge: 7-8 hours.

Quick charge: 3 hours.

Charging Instructions

Use a high-quality USB charger with a minimum output of 2A @ 5V [?] to charge the detector. Using low-quality chargers may damage the USB port.

Ensure the charger has the following marks: CE, EAC.

Caution: Only charge the detector within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to +40°C [?️].

Controls and Display

Accessing Settings Menu

Press the [settings] button [⚙️] to open the settings menu.

Display Indicators

Charge Status LED

Indicates battery charging status [?].

Large Metal Overload

Indicates detection of a large metal object [?].

Detection Mode

Displays the currently selected search mode [?].

Frequency

Shows the operating frequency [〰️].

Power

Indicates the detector is powered on [⏻].

Volume

Adjusts audio output level [?]. Current level: 20.

Sensitivity Level

Adjust sensitivity using the [◀️] / [▶️] keys on the detection screen.

Backlight/Light Sensor

Controls screen brightness [?].

Headphone Connection

Indicates headphones are connected [?].

Battery Level/Charging

Shows remaining battery life and charging status [?].

Target ID Number

Displays the conductivity (1-99) and ferrous (iron) indication of the target.

Conductivity: 88

Iron Indication: 00

Wireless Audio ON/OFF

Indicates status of wireless audio connection [?].

Target Depth Indicator

Estimates the depth of the target [?].

Side Soft Keys [x2]

Perform various functions depending on the context [?️].

On-Screen Controls

Work Area

Icons and functions in the work area change based on settings or the current screen.

Software Keys [x2]

These keys perform actions related to the work area icons.

Sensitivity Adjustment