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The X-Terra 70 updates the Target ID
and Depth whilst Pinpointing in Coin
& Treasure Mode.
PINPOINTING
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When a signal is heard, it is an advantage to
identify the exact position of the target.
This is determined by using PINPOINT.
Enabling Pinpoint instructs the X-Terra 70 to
temporarily disengage discrimination and
become a non-motion detector. Targets
normally discriminated against will emit a
signal when underneath the coil.
In Pinpoint, the detector gives a continuous
audio response. This continuous response
indicates the strength of the target signal
directly below the coil.
The Pinpoint audio response is tone and
volume modulated. The difference in tone
and volume produced will help locate the
position and depth of the target.
A trowel, knife or small spade are good
tools for recovering targets.
Once a target has been located, clear
the surface of loose material and check
again for a signal. If there is no signal
then the target is amongst the surface
material. In this case, search the surface
material until the target is located. If the
target is still in the ground, check again
with Pinpoint.
When digging, the aim is to leave the
area of ground exactly as you found it.
Using a sharp tool, cut a neat portion
of grass or soil and place it on a plastic
sheet. This prevents the material being
scattered around and allows the hole to
be refilled quickly.
Check the hole for the target. If it is
not in the hole, place the detector on
the ground with the coil flat, pick up a
handful of soil and pass it over the coil.
Be sure not to wear rings, bracelets or
a watch which will produce a signal.
Repeat this procedure until the target is
located.
Ensure that no other targets remain,
then refill the hole. All soil and portions
of grass on the plastic sheet should
be returned to the hole as neatly as
possible. Step lightly on the soil to
compact it.
Leaving holes, or a scarred area, may
result in action being taken to prevent
the use of metal detectors. Please
ensure that an area of ground is left as
you found it. Remove all rubbish.
RECOVERING THE TARGET
low
high
high
low
low
tone
coil
this target will
produce a loud,
high tone sound
this target will
produce a quiet,
low tone sound
volume
In Pinpoint, Tracking Ground Balance
is automatically disabled and
renabled upon exiting Pinpoint.
Ask for permission before searching
on private property.
If you have diffi culty Pinpointing the
target, press
PINPOINT DETECT again to
take the detector out of Pinpoint and
then return to Step 1.
The detector may become noisy if left in
Pinpoint. If this occurs, return to normal
detection then try Pinpoint again.
Once the approximate target location is
known, move the coil away from that area
and press PINPOINT.
Sweep the coil slowly over the target
location. The menu scale segments on the
LCD indicate how close the target is to the
center of the coil. The detector will produce
the highest volume and tone when the
center-ring of the standard coil is directly
above the target.
Taking note of the response, reduce the span
of each successive pass of the coil until you
are confident of the location of the target.
Make a mental note of the position or, mark
a line with your shoe or a digging tool.
Move to one side so that you can pass the
coil over the target at right angles to your
initial direction. When the detector sounds
you should know exactly where to dig.
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