Minelab Explorer SE Manuale utente

Quick Start

Turn on the detector

Press NOISE CANCEL

After 30 seconds electrical interference will be reduced

Go Detecting!

Metal detecting is a fascinating and

rewarding activity enjoyed by people all

over the world. By getting to know your

Explorer SE you can become one of the

many who find valuable coins, relics,

gold and jewelry on a regular basis.

The Explorer SE is Minelab’s most

technologically advanced detector,

incorporating the unique Full Band

Spectrum (FBS) Technology.

Its sleek, sturdy design, innovative

control panel, lightweight coil and

comprehensive targeting options set it

apart from any other detector available

today.

Congratulations on

Purchasing Your

The Explorer SE will locate valuable

metal objects in a variety of ground

conditions, including extreme salt

conditions and sea water, wet beach

sand and highly mineralized ground

conditions.

This manual is designed to help both

the beginner and expert treasure hunter

get the best performance out of the

Explorer SE.

Minelab wishes you every success in

your treasure hunting!

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Contents

Quick Start Back Page

How Metal Detectors Work 4

The Unique Technology of the Explorer SE 5

Assembly 6

Battery Packs 10

Adjusting the Detector for

Comfortable Detecting 12

Introducing the Control Panel 14

Introducing the Smartfind Detect Screen 16

Help Function 17

Turning the Detector On 18

Detecting Basics 19

A Simple Detecting Exercise 20

Detector Sounds 20

Sensitivity 22

Depth 23

Threshold 24

Full Screen Display 26

Smartfind Display 28

Digital Display 30

Discrimination Pattern 32

Changing Discrimination Patterns 33

IRON MASK - Setting the Level of Ferrous Rejection 34

All Metal - Accepting All Targets 36

Menu Structure 38

SELECT - Preset Discrimination Patterns 40

SELECT - Selecting Preset Discrimination Patterns 42

SELECT - Saving Discrimination Patterns 43

LEARN - Creating a Discrimination Pattern

with a Specific Target 44

LEARN - Accepting a Target 46

LEARN - Rejecting a Target 47

LEARN - Saving Discrimination Patterns 48

EDIT - Editing Discrimination Patterns 50

EDIT - Editing Discrimination Patterns 52

EDIT - Saving Discrimination Patterns 53

RECOVERY - Enhancing Explorer SE Performance 54

CONTRAST - Adjusting LCD Brightness 55

NOISE CANCEL - Reducing Electrical Interference 56

VOLUME 58

TONE - Adjusting Audio Pitch 60

RESPONSE - Selecting the Way Targets Sound 62

SOUNDS - Tone Identification 64

Pinpointing - Locating the Target 66

Recovering the Target 68

Where Will I Find Treasure? 69

USER SETTINGS - Saving Your Preferred Settings 70

User Preferences - Range, Factory Presets Table 71

Battery Performance 72

Accessories 74

Technical Specifications 75

Detector Care and Safety 76

Troubleshooting 77

Glossary of Terms 78

Warranty 82

Service Repair Form 83

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How Metal

Detectors Work

Metal detectors create an electro-

magnetic (EM) field, which penetrates

the ground. Because metal is conductive

it causes a change in this field. The

detector senses this change and sends a

signal back to the control box, alerting

the operator.

Metal detectors can determine the

size, shape and composition of metallic

objects beneath the coil. Typically,

the larger the object, the easier it is to

detect.

A metal detector’s EM operating

frequencies are measured in kilohertz

(kHz).

Low frequency EM fields (e.g. 1.5 kHz)

deeply penetrate the ground, but

sensitivity to smaller targets is low.

High frequency EM fields have a more

shallow depth of penetration but

sensitivity to small targets is high.

The Explorer SE’s multiple frequency

operation provides the advantage of

both.

Full Band Spectrum (FBS)

Most detectors on the market operate

on a single or dual frequency, ranging

from 1 to 70 kilohertz (kHz)

Although this technology has served the

industry well for years, Minelab found

that a frequency that worked well in one

area would often offer only marginal

performance when used in another

location. Ground mineralisation, trash

content, and target size all had an effect

on how effective a detector transmitting

a single frequency would operate.

Full Band Spectrum technology

combines Minelab’s existing multiple

frequency BBS technology with a

powerful new microprocessor to give:

> greater detecting depth

> high sensitivity over a wide range of

targets

> less interference from electromagnetic

sources

> more accurate identification of target

characteristics.

The Full Band Spectrum (FBS) circuit

automatically transmits multiple

frequencies simultaneously. This

increased frequency range means that

the signal received from the detector

coil is analyzed from a wide range of

responses. This allows the Explorer SE

to analyse more target information so

that the target identification (ID) is more

accurate.

Minelab’s unique FBS technology means

deep, sensitive, accurate detecting.

Discrimination

Discrimination is the ability of a metal

detector to identify the user’s desired

target (e.g. jewelry) and eliminate

signals from undesirable material (e.g.

nails).

The Explorer SE can be programmed

in a number of ways to discriminate

against unwanted targets in different

types of ground.

(Discrimination Pattern, pg. 32)

Ground Compensation

The Explorer SE uses a sophisticated

approach to the elimination of ground

mineralisation. It uses advanced digital

filtering to eliminate the influence of

ground signals.

The Unique Technology

of the Explorer SE

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Assembly

Attaching the Coil to the Lower Shaft:

1 Plug the two rubber washers into the

holes on either side of the lower shaft.

2 Feed the coil cable up through the

inside of the lower shaft.

3 Place the coil on a flat surface.

4 Slide the lower shaft into the bracket on

top of the coil. Ensure that the open side

of the lower shaft faces the ground.

Attaching the Lower Shaft to the

Upper Shaft:

1 Fully unlock the upper shaft camlock by

releasing the lever from the shaft.

2 Feed the coil cable up through the

inside of the upper shaft.

3 Ensuring that the camlock side of the

shaft is facing the ground, slide the

upper shaft over the lower shaft, so that

the coil cable appears out the top.

5 Insert the bolt through the lower shaft

and the bracket on top of the coil.

6 Fasten with the nut provided, being

careful not to damage the thread of the

nut by over-tightening. This will need to

be loosened later to adjust the coil to a

comfortable detecting angle.

7 Ensure that the coil cable appears out

the top of the lower shaft.

The coil cable is directly wired into the

coil and is not removable. Any attempt to

remove this cable will void your warranty.

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Attaching the Armrest Strap:

Clip both buckles onto the outer sides

of the armrest.

Attaching the Headphones:

Plug the headphone jack into the

headphone socket, located in the

rubber seal at the top of the handle

assembly.

The headphones may be plugged or

unplugged at any stage during detecting.

Removing the Coil:

1 Follow the steps of Attaching the lower

shaft ... and Attaching the coil ... (pg. 6) in

reverse order to disconnect the coil from

the detector.

2 Pull the coil cable out from inside the

lower shaft.

Do not attempt to remove the shaft

assembly without first disconnecting the

coil cable from the control box.

A range of accessory coils are available,

(Accessories, pg. 74)

Connecting the Shaft Assembly to the

Handle Assembly:

1 Fully unlock the control box camlock.

2 Align and push the coil cable connector

into the socket underneath the control

box, firmly tightening the retaining ring

to secure.

3 Push the handle assembly onto the

upper shaft, as far as it will go.

4 Fully lock the control box camlock by

pushing the lever flat onto the control

box.

(Adjusting the Detector for Comfortable

Detecting, pg. 12)

Assembly

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Removing the Battery Pack from the

Battery Compartment:

1 Ensure that the detector is turned off

before removing the battery pack.

2 Rest the detector on a flat surface.

3 Lift the rubber seal of the battery

compartment located at the end

of the handle assembly.

4 Raise the yellow tab to release the

spring loaded battery pack.

5 Remove the battery pack entirely from

the battery compartment.

Do not attempt to disassemble the NiMH

battery pack.

If disposing of pack, do not incinerate.

Contact your local authorities to enquire

about disposal or recycling facilities.

The headphone jack must be unplugged

before lifting the rubber seal.

Battery Packs

Replacing ‘AA’ Batteries.

1 Slide the lid of the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow to open.

2 Place 8 x ‘AA’ cell alkaline batteries into

the battery pack ensuring that the + and

– are aligned as indicated on the label.

3 Slide the lid onto the battery pack until

it ‘clicks’ into place.

Recharging NiMH Battery Pack with

the Mains Charger:

1 Remove battery pack.

2 Insert the mains charger cable into the

socket at the tapered end of the battery

pack.

3 Plug the mains charger into the wall

socket and turn on the switch. Leave for

18 hours to fully recharge. New batteries

will reach their full capacity after several

charge/ discharge cycles.

4 Remove the battery charger plug from

the battery pack. Slide the pack back

into the battery compartment until it

clicks into place.

The Explorer SE has two types of battery

packs:

> One is a sealed rechargeable Nickel

Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack.

It comes with a charger which plugs

into a conventional wall socket. The

NiMH battery pack is supplied in the

discharged condition and needs to be

charged before operating the detector.

> The other battery pack is a housing

for 8 ‘AA’ batteries.

It is normal for the tip of the rechargeable

battery to get warm while charging

because the current regulator is mounted

inside the battery pack.

The battery pack will not be damaged if

left on the charger for more than 18 hours.

The battery chargers will not recharge

rechargeable alkaline or NiCad batteries.

Using a non-Minelab charger with the

battery pack may damage it and will void

the product warranty.

Unlike Nickel Cadmium batteries, the

NiMH battery pack DOES NOT have to be

flattened to be recharged.

Whenever the detector has been unused

for a lengthy period, recharge the battery

pack to ensure full performance.

High quality alkaline batteries are

recommended to optimise detector usage

time. Rechargeable alkaline, NiMH or

NiCad batteries may be used but must be

removed and recharged separately. Check

fitment of rechargeable batteries prior to

purchase, as some makes do not comply

with standard size requirements.

Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries

will give a combined voltage above 13 V

and therefore cannot be used with the

Explorer SE.

Do not leave drained AA batteries in the

detector as they can leak.

Placing the Battery Pack into the

Battery Compartment:

1 Lift the rubber seal of the handle

assembly.

2 Place the battery pack entirely into

the handle assembly, until it clicks into

place.

3 Close the rubber seal, to close the

battery compartment.

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For comfortable, long term detecting,

it is important that you take the time to

adjust the detector correctly.

Holding the Detector:

Thread your arm through the armrest

and strap. Grasp the handle of the

detector and rest your forearm in the

armrest.

Adjusting the Position of the Armrest:

The correct position of the armrest

should allow you to comfortably grip the

handle. Your elbow should sit just above

the back of the armrest and the detector

should feel like an extension of your

forearm.

1 Use a screwdriver or the edge of a coin

to loosen the screw in the centre of the

armrest (turn counter-clockwise).

2 While holding the detector, slide the

armrest to sit just below your elbow.

3 Remove your arm. Tighten screw

(clockwise) to lock the armrest into

position.

Adjusting the Armrest Strap:

1 Loosen strap by tilting the edge of the

buckle out to release it from the armrest.

2 Undo the Velcro and pull the buckle

outwards (towards yourself). Clip the

buckle back into place and tighten the

strap to secure.

Adjusting the Detector for

Comfortable Detecting

Adjusting the Length of the Shafts:

The correct length of shaft should allow

you to swing the coil across the ground

without any uncomfortable stretching

or stooping.

If the coil is too far from your body it

will be more difficult to balance and

manoeuvre while detecting.

If the coil is too close to your body it

may detect your digging tools or any

other metal which you are carrying,

causing confusing sounds.

Adjust the lower shaft to the correct

length, securing the camlock to hold it

in place.

For tall people, a longer lower shaft is

available, (Accessories, pg. 74)

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POWER

Turns the Explorer SE on/off and when

held for 2 seconds, restores factory

presets (pg. 18).

Introducing the Control Panel

BACKLIGHT

The backlight provides greater screen

clarity in dim conditions. Even if it is

switched off, the backlight illuminates

for 1 second as the detector is

switched on. Turning this light off will

extend battery life. Contrast of the

LCD can be adjusted (pg. 55).

To turn the backlight on/off:

Press the BACKLIGHT button.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

NOISE CANCEL

Automatically selects the quietest,

most stable channel for detecting

(pg. 56).

DETECT

Returns to the detect display

(Smartfind / Digital) at any stage of

operation, allowing you to continue

detecting. When in the detect display,

pressing DETECT will switch between

Smartfind and Digital (pg. 31).

SHIFT BUTTONS

Pressing and releasing a shift button

next to an icon on the display will

select this option.

BATTERY LIFE

Indicates the battery charge available

(pg. 72).

BACK

‘Retraces’ your steps back through the

displays. This is useful to alter the last

adjusted setting. The BACK button

will retrace the last 3 steps (pg. 38).

PINPOINT

Turns Pinpoint on / off (pg. 66).

A black and flashing bar on the LCD

above ‘ON’ indicates Pinpoint is on.

A black bar on the LCD above ‘OFF’

indicates Pinpoint is off.

Pinpoint assists in locating the exact

position of a target prior to recovery.

IRON MASK

Turns Iron Mask on/off, switching

between Iron Mask and using

Discrimination Patterns (pg. 34).

A black bar on the display above ‘ON’

indicates Iron Mask is on. A black bar on

the display above ‘OFF’ indicates Iron

Mask is off.

Iron Mask is a basic Ferrous

Discrimination.

Brings up the MAIN MENU at any

stage of detector operation. This

allows access to the various settings of

the detector (pg. 38).

SHIFT BUTTONS

Pressing and releasing a shift button

next to an icon on the display will

select this option.

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Pressing and holding down the shift

buttons next to a menu item or pressing

and holding any other button for

approximately one second will display

a Help screen describing this particular

function and various other menu

options available.

Help Function

Sensitivity Bar

(pg. 22)

Introducing the Smartfind™

Detect Screen

Decrease

Sensitivity

Arrow

Depth Indicator

(pg. 23)

Smartfind Discrimination

Pattern (pg. 28)

Battery Life

(pg. 72)

Threshold Bar

(pg. 24)

Increase

Threshold

Arrow

Iron Mask On/Off

Indicator (pg. 35)

Pinpoint On/Off

Indicator (pg. 66)

Sensitivity

Value

Semi-Automatic

Sensitivity

Mode Indicator

Decrease

Threshold Arrow

When you first turn on the Explorer SE,

the Smartfind display will appear and

you are able to begin detecting.

Increase

Sensitivity

Arrow

Full Screen Icon

(pg. 26)

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