Minelab E-Trac User Manual

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Contents
Item Number: 4901 - 0065
Revision: 1.1
Quick Start
How Metal Detectors Work
The Technology of E-Trac
New Features
Assembly
Adjusting the Detector for Comfortable Detecting
Battery Packs
Introducing the Control Panel
Turning the Detector On
Reset
Discrimination
Smartfind™
Introducing the Detection Screens
Pattern Screen
Digital Screen
Depth
Layout Summary of the Detection Screens
Detecting Basics
A Simple Detecting Exercise
Noise Cancel
QuickMask™
Pinpoint
Main Menu
Menu Structure
E-Trac Modes
Mode Settings, Universal Settings and Preferences
User Modes Menu
Selecting and Saving
Discrimination Menu
Selecting and Saving
Edit Screen
Edit Modes
The Combine Function
Sensitivity Menu
Auto Sensitivity
Manual Sensitivity
Audio Menu
Threshold Level
Volume Limit
Volume Gain
Response
Tone ID
Number (No.) of Tones
Sounds
Variability
Limits
Threshold Pitch
Expert Menu
Recovery Deep and Recovery Fast
Trash Density
Ground
Manual Noise Cancel
Preferences Menu
Contrast
Pinpoint Mode
Show Sensitivity
Show Mode Info
Display Timeout
Master Reset
E-Trac Xchange
Technical Information
Technical Specifications
Factory Presets Table
Battery Performance
User Information
Recovering the Target
Treasure Locations
Accessories
Detector Care and Safety
Trouble Shooting
Warranty
Service and Repair Form
Inside Front Cover
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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