Minelab Mine lab Explorer IITM Editing and Saving Target Patterns, Phase 1 Preparing for editing

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THE MINELAB EXPLORER II

EDITING AND SAVING TARGET PATTERNS!

tutorial

Figure 6.8 Discrimination pattern for jewelry (excluding foil)

Figure 6.8 Select option

Figure 6.9 Edit screen

Figure 6.9 Edit screen with small target frame

This tutorial builds upon what has been covered in earlier target tutorials. The tutorial’s four phases outline the steps necessary to edit and save a preselected discrimination pattern.

PHASE 1: Preparing for editing

STEP 1 Choose SELECT from the Main Menu and press the top right shift button to CLEAR the Smartfind thumbnail display.

STEP 2 (Figure 6.8) Move down the target list and accept JEWELRY and reject FOIL to establish an initial discrimination pattern.

STEP 3 Press the Main Menu shortcut button and select DISPLAY.

STEP 4 (Figure 6.9) Select EDIT to show the ADVANCED-EDIT screen. It is now possible to change the existing discrimination pattern.

PHASE 2: Resizing and moving the target frame

STEP 5 (Figure 6.10) To change the size of the target frame, press the top left shift button to switch between Edit’s three target frame sizes. (For the purposes of this tutorial, please choose the medium-sized frame).

Figure 6.10 Edit screen with target crosshair STEP 6 To move the target frame, press the shift buttons next to

and medium target framethe display’s navigation arrows. Position the resized frame over the screen section you wish to edit (in the location approximated in Figure 6.10).

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Contents Minelab Explorer Minelab Explorer Contents Table of Contents contents Minelab Explorer User Info Soon as you have assembled the detector IntroductionAbout this Manual Hunting Minelab Electronics wish you every success in your treasureQuickstart mode Two mode detectingAdvanced mode MINELAB’S Unique TechnologyPersonalize your Explorer for specialized targeting Getting Lost?Advanced Use provides all of the information you need to Full Band Spectrum FBS DiscriminationGround Compensation You are now ready to proceed to AssemblyMinelab Explorer Assembly Unpacking Your Explorer Easy referenceYou can also visit us on the web AccessoriesList of Parts Assembling the Detector Handle assembly Shaft assembly Search coilWhere it enters the search coil itself. They are shipped Connecting the search coil to the lower shaftDetector warranty Pre-assembled and any attempt to disconnect will void yourSecuring yoke to search coil You are now ready to proceed to the shaft assemblyLower shaft Shaft assemblyTo assemble the lower and upper shaft Shaft Connecting the Shaft AssemblyConnecting the shaft assembly to the handle assembly Coil not connected? You are now ready to proceed to the handle assemblyTo adjust armrest Handle AssemblyAdjusting the armrest assembly Fitting the armrest strap Attaching headphones HeadphonesRubber Washer Replacing and Fitting the Search Coil Control Panel Control Panel Easy referenceBatteries Replacing alkaline batteries Battery PackRemoval of battery pack NiMH battery pack supplied with your detector Recharging NiMH battery pack with the mainsCharger It as explained below before operating the detector.Recharging Recharging NiMH battery pack with the car chargerTo ‘accessories’ for power to be supplied to the charger You are now ready to proceed to Control Panel Battery life indicationsHours Control Panel Quickstart Introducing Quickstart Getting StartedDisplay memory Trying out the detector Beginner USE10 2 Quickstart DisplayAreas of the screen are Smartfind’s preset QUICKSTART’S Smartfind Display Two-dimensional discriminationTwo-dimensional discrimination explained Interpreting target responses Ferrous contentConductivity Items will cause the target crosshair to appear at the topSmartfind Discrimination pattern Introducing DiscrimIron Mask Adjusting the Iron MaskSmartfind in Iron Mask Operating in Iron MaskQUICKSTART’S Digital Display Target crosshair displayed in Smartfind mode that is, itsDigital display Ferrous and conductivity ratingFull screen display Adjusting the display contrastModifying the Display Adjusting sensitivity Noise CancelSensitivity control Semi-autoThreshold control Adjusting ThresholdDisplay Icon Pitch of response Adjusting the volumeAudio Response Audio Menu HeadphonesIntroduction to the Audio menu Main Menu AudioMax limit Audio Adjusting the VolumeIntroducing Volume Gain Main Menu Audio Volume Gain adjustmentThreshold tone Introducing ToneVariability LimitsIntroducing Sounds Audio Adjusting the SoundsConstant ConductivityMain Menu Audio Sounds Ferrous FerrousTesting Target Audio Responses tutorial Explorer II’s Pinpoint function Introducing PinpointRusty nail buried nearby. Selection of Pinpoint instructs Respond to the nail21 Pinpointing the object Using PinpointFill your holes Select targets list Selecting TargetsSmartfind thumbnail. Discrimination pattern for current Top left corner of all discrimination patterns Explorer’s II Discrim factory settingMask shortcut button Reset the detector Moving to Advanced modeMain Menu Options Advanced You are now ready to proceed to Advanced UseMinelab Explorer Advanced Use Audio menu. See Advanced MODE’S Main MenuAre you ready? Starting in Advanced ModeBeginning Advanced use Advanced target preferencesAdvanced MODE’S Displays Advanced MODE’S Learn Display Silence please Learning TargetsIntroducing Learn Explorer II’s Discrimination functionsThis tutorial shows you how to learn a target, make Phase 1 Preparation for LearnAdjustments and save your selection LEARN’S Target SelectionFor more detail on Save DISCRIM, turn to Phase 2 Learning and Saving the target patternAdvanced MODE’S Edit Display Introducing Edit Editing PatternsMain Menu Display Edit Edit to customize your discrimination patternEditing and Saving Target Patterns Phase 1 Preparing for editingPhase 2 Resizing and moving the target frame Select menu as Advanced mode’s current setting Phase 3 Rejecting the framed target areaPhase 4 Saving edited discrimination pattern Main Menu Select Advanced MODE’S Select MenuAdvanced mode’s Select menu Saving Shortcut Saving TargetsSaving targets Main Menu Save Save Discrim S1-S6Audio menu Volume ShortcutMain Menu Options Options MenuOptions menu Noise Shortcut Options NoiseNoise Main Menu Options NoiseIntroducing Response Options ResponseMain Menu Options Response NormalAudio Introducing Recovery Options RecoveryMain Menu Options Recovery FastIntroducing the Settings menu Settings MenuSaving and loading a setting Main Menu Options SettingsAs mentioned earlier in this Get into the habitUser Info Helpful Hints user tips Batteries Noise CancelMinelab Explorer Battery Performance Comparisons User Preferences Setting Range Factory Preset User a User BUser Preferences Control Panel Button Functions Quickstart Menu Structure Advanced Menu Structure Detector does not Switches off by itselfStart at all Detector starts, but itDescription of Fault Service Repair FormPurchased From Phone100 Repairs WarrantyTechnical Specifications for the Minelab Explorer User Functions Software Explorer II ModelGlossary of Terms 105 106 107 Detector Care and Safety take care

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