Minelab EQUINOX 600/800 Metal Detector Quick Start Guide
This guide provides essential information for assembling and operating your Minelab EQUINOX 600 or 800 metal detector. For complete operational details and specifications, please refer to the full Instruction Manual available at www.minelab.com.
Specifications
| Feature | EQUINOX 600 | EQUINOX 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Modes | Park, Field, Beach (6 custom search profiles) | Park, Field, Beach, Gold (8 custom search profiles) |
| Operating Frequency (kHz) | 5, 10, 15, Multi | 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, Multi |
| Standard Headphone | 3.5 mm (1/8") (32 ohm) | 3.5 mm (1/8") / Bluetooth® / aptX™ Low Latency |
| WM 08 Compatible | Yes, WM 08 not included | Yes, includes WM 08 |
| Waterproof | Waterproof to 3m (10ft) | Waterproof to 3m (10ft) |
| Battery Life (approx.) | 12 hours, Full recharge time ≈ 4 hours | 12 hours, Full recharge time ≈ 4 hours |
| Standard Coil | EQX 11 Double-D coil | EQX 11 Double-D coil |
Assembly
Follow these steps to assemble your EQUINOX Series detector.
- Attach Coil to Lower Shaft:
- Insert the two rubber washers into the holes on each side of the coil mount.
- Slide the coil mount onto the coil. Ensure the spring on the lower shaft is underneath.
- Insert the plastic bolt through the mount and coil.
- Tighten the plastic bolt – do not overtighten.
- Assemble Shafts:
- Loosen the cam lock by turning it counter-clockwise.
- Press the spring on the lower shaft and slide it into the middle shaft until the pin reaches the adjustment hole. The pin will lock into place.
- Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft in the same manner.
- Lock the shaft positions by turning the cam locks clockwise.
- Attach Armrest/Mount:
- Place the armrest onto the upper shaft. Position the armrest just below your elbow, aligning the center hole of the armrest with the nearest hole on the shaft.
- Insert the screw through the mount, upper shaft, and armrest. Tighten the screw carefully.
- With the velcro side facing up, thread the armrest strap through both slots in the armrest. Ensure the end of the strap will tie out of your arm's way.
- Connect Coil:
- Wrap the coil cable around the lower shaft up to the center for attachment.
- Use the provided velcro tab to secure the coil cable to the shaft.
- Align the coil connector and plug it into the socket on the rear of the control box, secure the retaining ring.
Battery Charging
The EQUINOX Series detectors have an internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Before first use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery. For the fastest charging time, turn off the detector while charging.
- Connect the USB connector of the magnetic charging cable to a standard powered USB connector.
- Connect the magnetic charger connector to the socket on the rear of the detector's user interface. The Charging Status LED on the top left of the control panel will flash continuously.
- When charging is complete, the Charge Status LED will remain solid.
Audio
EQUINOX Series detectors feature a speaker for detecting without headphones. Various other audio options are available. Please see the full instruction manual for more information, including wireless options.
Quick Start: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started
Before first use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery for 4 hours.
- Power On: Press the Power button [power-button] on the side of the control panel.
- Select Detection Mode: Choose the optimal Detection Mode Search Profile for your location. (EQUINOX 800 is shown).
- Ground Balance: Select Ground Balance from the Settings Menu [settings-button], then press to start Auto Ground Balance. This will take approximately 8 seconds.
- Start Detecting!: Press to return to the detection screen and begin detecting!
Detection Modes
Each Detection Mode has two Search Profiles that can be customized with unique default settings.
- Park: Good for high-trash recreational areas, including general detecting. Search Profiles: General / Coin.
- Field: Ideal for detecting in historical sites with the widest range of target sizes. Search Profiles: Coin / Relic.
- Beach: Optimized for all saltwater conditions – dry sand, wet sand, surf, underwater. Search Profiles: Wet / Dry Sand, In Water / Diving.
- Gold*: Best suited for prospecting for gold nuggets in mineralized goldfields. Search Profiles: Normal Surface, Difficult Surface.
Control Panel Overview
Adjust and view your detector's settings. (* Asterisks indicate features available only on the EQUINOX 800 model.)
- Power Button: Short press to turn the detector on/off. Long press (5 seconds) resets the detector to factory settings.
- Backlight: Select backlight brightness or turn the backlight on/off. The backlight icon will appear when the backlight is on.
- Sensitivity Indicator: Indicates the approximate sensitivity level (25 levels). Press [plus-button] and [minus-button] from the detection screen to adjust sensitivity.
- Battery Status: LED indicates charging status while charging. You can detect normally while connected to a USB power bank, like a spare battery. Flashing: Charging. Solid: Fully Charged. Charge the battery when the battery icon starts flashing.
- Detection Mode: Select Detection Mode: Park, Field, Beach, and Gold*. Each Detection Mode has 2 customizable Search Profiles. Short press the Detection Mode scroll button on the Detection Mode. Long press for 5 seconds to reset the factory settings for the active Search Profile.
- Wireless Audio: Short press the Wireless button [wireless-button] to activate/deactivate Wireless. Long press pairs the device with a wireless audio device. Headphone options include aptX™ Low Latency, Bluetooth®. The WM 08 module supports up to 4 modules paired simultaneously.
- Depth Indicator: Shows the approximate depth of detected targets (5 levels).
- Tracking: Indicates active ground balance tracking.
- User Profile*: Long press the User Profile button [user-profile-button] to save the current detector settings. Short press to activate or deactivate a saved User Profile.
- Detector Settings Menu: Short press the Settings button [settings-button] to access and scroll through the Detector Settings Menu. Long press while in the Settings Menu to access Advanced Settings if available. Press [plus-button] and [minus-button] with a selected setting to adjust its value.
- Notch Discrimination: High resolution 50-segment (-9 to 40) discrimination scale for accurate and stable target identification. When a target is detected, press the Accept/Reject button [accept-reject-button] directly to accept or reject it. You can also create discrimination patterns via the Settings Menu. Press [plus-button] or [minus-button] to navigate to a segment, then press the Accept/Reject button directly to accept or reject it.
- Target ID: Target ID -9 to 0 indicates iron-containing targets, e.g., -5. Target ID 1 to 40 indicates non-ferrous targets, e.g., 32.
- Frequency: Displays the current operating frequency. Press the Frequency button [frequency-button] anytime to cycle through available operating frequencies for the active Search Profile: 5, 10, 15, 20*, or 40*. Displays a rectangle when operating in Simultaneous Multi-frequency.
- Ground Balance: Auto | Manual.
- Volume Adjust: 0-25.
- Threshold Level: 0-25.
- Target Tones: 1, 2, 5, and 50.
- Tone Volume: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*.
- Threshold Tones: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*.
- Rest Tones: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*.
- Iron Bias: 0-3 | 0-9*.
- All Metal: Press the 'All Metal' button [all-metal-button] to change the selected detection pattern for target confirmation.
- Pinpoint: Helps locate the precise position of a target before recovery. Press the Pinpoint/Detect button [pinpoint-button] to activate the selected mode's pinpoint. Press again to return to the Detection Screen.
Compliance Information
FCC Part 15.105 Information to User: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) it must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Class B Device: 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 according to 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 causes 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 to 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: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Minelab Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Contact Information
- Australia & Asia Pacific: +61 8 8238 0888, minelab@minelab.com.au
- Europe & Russia: +353 21 423 2352, minelab@minelab.ie
- North, South, and Central America: +1 630 401 8150, minelab@minelab.com
- Middle East & Africa: +971 4 254 9995, minelab@minelab.ae
- Minelab Electronics, PO Box 35, Salisbury South Australia 5106.
Trademarks and Legal Notices
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 configurations and specifications may differ from those shown. Please refer to the product manual for detailed operational guidance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Minelab is under license. Qualcomm® aptX™ is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.
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