Minelab E-Trac User Manual

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Metal detecting is a fascinating and
rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over
the world. By getting to know your E-Trac
you can become one of the many successful
detectorists who combine their passion
for the outdoors with the excitement of
discovering valuable coins, relics, gold and
jewellery on a regular basis.
E-Trac is Minelab’s most technologically
advanced detector, incorporating the unique
Full Band Spectrum (FBS) Technology. Its
sleek, sturdy design, innovative control
panel, clear LCD, robust lightweight coil and
comprehensive targeting options set it apart
from any other detector available today.
E-Trac has taken a further ground breaking
step by incorporating a USB interface,
which will allow you to download and
upload E-Trac settings, User Modes and
Discrimination Patterns using your own
Personal Computer (PC).
Congratulations on purchasing
your Minelab
metal detector!
E-Trac will locate valuable metal objects in
a variety of mineralized ground conditions,
including extremely salty soils, sea water,
wet beach sand and highly magnetic ground
conditions. New functionality allows you
to customise your E-Trac to your specific
requirements.
This manual is designed to help both the
beginner and expert treasure hunter obtain
the best performance with their E-Trac.
Minelab wishes you every success with
your E-Trac!
Minelab is always interested in your opinions.
If you have any questions or comments
regarding the E-Trac or any other Minelab
product, please feel free to contact us directly
or via your local Authorised Minelab dealer.
Quick Start
For further product information
and detecting tips, refer to:
WWW.MINELAB.COM
1. Turn on the detector
2. Press Noise Cancel
After 30 seconds electrical interference will be reduced.
3. Go Detecting!

Minelab E-Trac Specifications

General

Transmission Technology	Full Band Spectrum (FBS) Multifrequency Technology
Microprocessor	32bit, 48MHz microprocessor – fast and powerful
Coil	Ultra-lightweight 11” Double D (DD) waterproof coil
Connectivity	USB connector for communication with Personal Computer
Software	Intuitive User Interface; Fast Target processing; Multi-language functionality
QuickMask™	Fast and Easy adjustment of Ferrous and Conductivity Discrimination
User Modes	4 Minelab Modes and 4 My Modes
Depth Gauge	Accurate Gauge active in Normal detecting and Pinpoint mode
Pinpoint	Non-motion with modulated audio and visual Crosshair on LCD, 2 Modes – Normal and Sizing
Discrimination	2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Discrimination
Target Identification	2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Size / Conductivity and Ferrous characteristics Conductivity 1-50, Ferrous 1-35
Sensitivity Adjustment	Fully Automatic; adjustable to be more aggressive or conservative, Manual Setting 1-30
Sensitivity Gauge	Auto Level, Manual Level, Suggested Level
Threshold	Fine adjustment level from 1-50
Recovery Speed	Selectable Fast & Deep
Trash Density	Low for areas with isolated targets or High, for areas with more trash
Noise Cancel	Automatic & Manual selection of 11 channels
Audio Response	4 Settings: Normal, Long, Smooth, Pitch Hold
Tone ID Number of Tones	1, 2, 4 and Multi-tone; customizable for Conductivity or Ferrous response
Tone ID Variability	30 adjustable steps for better Target Identification
Headphone	Input ¼” 100Ω Stereo Jack
Ground Balance Modes	Auto Ground Compensation - Advanced Digital Filtering
Ground Settings	Neutral for most ground conditions, Difficult for more mineralized soils
Batteries	1600 mAh NiMH or Alkaline batteries
Low Battery Audio Alarm	Audio and visual indication
Visual Display	Large 3.4” (8.65cm) greyscale LCD panel with Contrast adjustment and Backlight
Patents	US 4890064; US 5537041; US 5506506