Minelab X-TERRA 305 Metal Detector

Assembly

Follow these steps to put together your X-TERRA 305:

1. Attach Coil to Lower Shaft

Attach the coil to the lower shaft by inserting two rubber washers into the coil's yoke holes. Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on the lower shaft, ensuring the spring-loaded pin on the shaft is underneath. Insert the plastic bolt through the yoke and bracket, and fasten it without overtightening.

2. Assemble Shafts

Assemble the shafts by loosening the twistlocks counter-clockwise. Press the spring-loaded pin on the lower shaft and slide it into the middle shaft until the pin clicks into an adjustment hole. Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft similarly. Lock the shaft positions by rotating the twistlocks clockwise.

3. Attach Armrest/Stand

Attach the armrest and stand to the upper shaft. Position the armrest just below your elbow and align its boss with a hole in the shaft. Insert the screw through the stand, upper shaft, and armrest, then tighten carefully. Thread the velcro strap through the armrest slots with the velcro side up, ensuring the end fastens outwards from your arm.

4. Connect Control Box & Coil

Connect the control box and coil. Push the control box onto the end of the handle until it clicks into place. Wrap the coil cable around the lower and middle shafts to take up slack, securing it with the provided velcro tabs. Align and plug the coil connector into the socket on the back of the control box, lightly tightening the retaining ring.

Battery

The X-TERRA 305 uses 4 x AA batteries (not included). Access the battery compartment by sliding the door upwards on the side of the control box. Insert batteries, matching the positive (+) and negative (–) contacts to the diagram inside the compartment. Close the door by sliding it downwards.

Audio

The X-TERRA 305 features an external loudspeaker for use without headphones. Additional audio options are detailed in the full instruction manual.

Quick Start: 6 Easy Steps

1. Turn On: Press the [Power button] on the user interface.
2. Discrimination: Choose a Discrimination Pattern from the available options.
3. Sensitivity: Press [Menu button] to select the Sensitivity icon, then use the [Plus button] or [Minus button] to adjust sensitivity.
4. Noise Cancel: Press [Menu button] to select the Noise Cancel icon, then use [Plus button] or [Minus button] to choose a channel.
5. Ground Balance: Press the [Ground Balance button]. Move the coil up and down over clear ground without targets, then adjust GB using [Plus button] or [Minus button].
6. Begin Detecting: Press the [Pinpoint/Detect button] to start detecting.

Discrimination Patterns

Pattern 1

Accepts signals from nonferrous targets (e.g., gold, silver coins). Rejects ferrous objects and nonferrous aluminum foil.

Pattern 2

Accepts signals from most nonferrous targets. Rejects ferrous objects and some nonferrous targets (e.g., aluminum foil, pull tabs).

All Metal

Accepts signals from all types of metals, including jewelry and rusty nails (all Target IDs). No target signals are rejected.

User Interface

Buttons:

• [Power button]: Turns the detector On/Off.
• [Patterns button]: Scrolls through the different Discrimination Patterns.
• [All Metal button]: Toggles between the selected discrimination pattern and the All Metal pattern.
• [Accept/Reject button]: Accepts or rejects discrimination segments.
• [Ground Balance button]: Accesses the Ground Balance Menu.
• [Menu button]: Enters the Menu. Accesses and scrolls through detecting settings.
• [Plus button]: Adjusts settings and scrolls right through discrimination segments.
• [Minus button]: Adjusts settings and scrolls left through discrimination segments.
• [Pinpoint/Detect button]: Pinpoint assists in locating targets. Detect exits menu settings and returns to detection.

Display Indicators:

• [Discrimination Patterns indicator]: Shows the selected pattern.
• [Numerical Target ID indicator]: Displays the target identification number.
• [Discrimination Scale indicator]: Visual representation of discrimination settings.
• [Depth Gauge indicator]: Estimates target depth.
• [Battery indicator]: Shows remaining battery power.
• [Headphones indicator]: Indicates headphones are connected.
• [Reject Identification indicator]: Appears when a discrimination segment is rejected.
• [Sensitivity indicator]: Shows when the Sensitivity menu is active.
• [Ground Balance indicator]: Shows when the Ground Balance menu is active.
• [Noise Cancel indicator]: Shows when the Noise Cancel menu is active.
• [Threshold indicator]: Shows when the Threshold menu is active.
• [Volume indicator]: Shows when the Volume menu is active.
• [Tones indicator]: Shows when the Tones menu is active.

Specifications

Compliance and Warranty

For complete product specification and operational guidance, read the full length user manual at www.minelab.com.

Please refer to www.minelab.com/warranty-conditions for full warranty terms and conditions. Register your product warranty online at register.minelab.com.

Compliance Information to the User (FCC Part 15.105): This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) it may not cause harmful interference, and (2) it must accept any interference received. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Minelab Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Contact Information

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