Omega 8000 owner manual Basics, Use with headphones not included, Size and Depth of Buried Objects

THE BASICS continued

4. Size and Depth of Buried Objects

When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION mode, the relative depth of an object is displayed in the center of the display with the SIGNAL strength indicator. A more accurate depth reading is available in a no- motion mode, using PINPOINT. These modes display target depth in inches. This no-motion mode does not require the coil to be in motion to detect metals. The ability to hold the searchcoil motionless over the target also aids in tracing an outline of the buried object, or in pinpointing the exact location of the object using techniques described in the pinpointing section.

5. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices. Power lines, microwave ovens, lighting fixtures, TVs, computers, motors, etc…. all produce EMI which can

interfere with the detector and cause it to beep when no metal is present, and sometimes to beep erratically.

The SENSITIVITY control lets you reduce the strength of this magnetic field, and therefore lessen its susceptibility to EMI. You may want to operate at maximum strength, but the presence of EMI may make this impossible, so if you experience erratic behavior or “false” signals,reduce the

sensitivity.

Use with headphones (not included)

This detector is equiped with both a 1/8” and 1/4” headphone jack. Any headphones with a stereo plug will work; headphones with a mono plug will not work. Using headphones improves battery life, and also prevents the sounds from annoying bystanders. It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly, particularly if searching in a noisy location. For safety reasons, do not use headphones near traffic or where other dangers are present. This device is to be used with interconnecting cables/headphone cables shorter than three meters.

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