Kentoktool TX-T11 Underground Metal Detector User Manual

Underground Metal Detector
Model: TX-T11

Thank you for choosing our Metal Detector. Please read the user manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

FEATURE

With your metal detector, you can hunt for coins, relics, jewelry, gold, and silver just about anywhere. The detector is versatile and easy to use.The detector’s features include:
Headphone Jack — allows you to connect headphones for a more private and focused experience.
LCD — indicates the probable type of metal being detected.
Waterproof Search Coil — Suitable for use in shallow water (Note: The search coil is waterproof, but the controller is not)
Note: The search coil is waterproof, but the control housing is not waterproof.
Adjustable stem — enables you to adjust the detector’s length for comfortable use.
Metal shovel: Includes a 2-in-1 metal detection shovel suitable for various grass and soil types.
Power — Powered by 2 × 9V DC batteries.

ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR

The installation does not require tools, just follow the steps below:

1. Loosen the lock knob on the lower stem, take down the bolt. install the lower stem on the search coil, and lock it tightly.
2. Open the buckle on the middle stem, insert the lower stem to the middle stem. Adjust the length that the lower stem inserts to the middle stem and fasten the buckle.
3. Open the buckle on the upper stem. insert the middle stem to the upper stem. Adjust the length that the middle stem inserts to the upper stem and fasten the buckle.
4. You can adjust the length of the lower stem and the middle stem. Making you detect comfort able with your arm straight.
5. Wind the search coil cable around the aluminum stem with moderate tension to prevent swaying. Plug the cable into the lower right side of the control box, align with the slot, and insert fully.
   Note: Do not pull the cable; pull the plug instead.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Make sure the detector is turned off.

1. Slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment. And then replace the cover.

Cautions:

• Always remove old or weak batteries, as they can leak chemicals that may damage electronic components.
• If you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more, remove the batteries.
• Dispose of the old batteries promptly and properly according to state and Federal Guidelines.
• Replace the batteries when “LOW BATT” displays on the LCD.

USING HEADPHONE

Connecting stereo headphones to the detector allows for private listening, saves battery power, and makes it easier to identify subtle changes in the sounds you hear for improved detection results.
To connect headphones to the detector, insert the plug into the headphone jack on the side of the controller. The detector’s internal speaker disconnects when headphones are connected.

LISTENING SAFELY

• Avoid listening at extremely high volume levels, as extended high-volume listening can resultin permanent hearing loss.
• Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-traffic areas. For safety, always be aware of your surroundings.

OPERATING THE DETECTOR

PANEL (LCD and Button)

Target Conductivity Arc
(Metal objects are classified by electrical conductivity, the highest to the right)

How to turn On/Off the detector?
Press button to turn on the detector, Press again to turn off the detector.
What does the SETTINGS button mean?

Pressing to select “SENS/VOLUME/DISC/NOTCH” 4 options, when you want to select one of the modes, just press , the black frame will jumps to the desired mode.

1. Select SENS mode:When you want to adjust sensitive, press the and the LCD black frame will displays the SENS mode. Press to increase or decrease sensitivity levels. Note:
   (1) The SENS totally has 10 levels;
   (2) When SENS mode appears on the LCD, the detector defaults to ALL-METAL mode, it can detect 9 kinds of different metals;
   (3) The higher the number, the faster the sensitivity or response time.

2. Select VOLUME:1. Press to choose VOLUME mode;
   2. Press or to increase decrease the sound volume. The higher the number, the higher the decibel level.

3. Select DISC mode: (Eliminate the unwanted metal targets in order from programmed low-value metals to high-value metals.)1. Press to choose DISC mode. Then choose the unwanted target as follows;
   2. Press : iron/foil lid/nickel/alum/zinc are selected and ignored. The detector will not respond to these objects;
   3. Press : iron/foil cover/5 cents/alum/zinc is selected and not ignored. At this time, the detector will respond to these objects.

For example:
When you only want to choose ZINC in gold metal, press to eliminate the other metal. In other words, the ZINC will stay LCD display.

Note:

1. The DISC mode eliminate unwanted metal targets from the top to the bottom, and only retains the targets modes you want to detect, without the possibility of selecting the desired detection targets in the middle (This is different from NOTCH mode).
2. Four modes(ALL OF METAL/DISC/NOTCH/PINPOINT), the SILVER target (DIME/QTR/50 CENT/1$) cannot be selected or eliminated individually.

Select NOTCH mode: (Select the metal targets you want to ignore the rest, not in the order of the program.)

Press to choose NOTCH mode;
Press : lron/foil lid/nickel/alum/zinc icons flash. Press again, which means iron/foil lid/nickel/alum/zinc will be ignored. The detector will not respond to these objects.

For example:
When you do not want to choose ZINC in gold metal, press to choose the ZINC target. When you select any of the target, it will blink until it disappears, which means that the target is excluded.
Note:

1. The NOTCH mode can choose any one of the unwanted or only one of the target. (This is different from DISC mode)
2. When one of the target is selected, it will blink for about 5 seconds until it disappears, during the blinking period you can press + or – to interrupt the selection you have target before, and only after it disappears will the target be excluded.

Select Pinpoint mode:（To help you locate the target mental more accurately.）

1. Long pressing button to use pinpoint mode;
2. As you get closer to the target object, the COIN DEPTH numerical value level will increase, and the alarm sound will become louder, making it easier to locate the target object.

Note:

1.  Please long pressing pp button, if you release the pp button, the system will automatically revert to the previously set mode.
2. The PP mode setting serves to accurately explore the depth of the gold, Please try the other modes first to determine the extent of the gold, and then use the PP mode to determine the precise location and depth of the gold.
3. When the gold is accurately detected, the detect will emit 2 different sounds (This sound is different from the sound emitted by any of the other modes). Sound A is a constant alarm, which means that the detected metal gold is already inside the black coil; Sound B is a short and fast, likes “di,di…”, which means that the detected metal gold is already in the first 1/3 of the head of the black coil. That is ready to start digging for gold!
4. The total depth of the detect is 10 inches, each cell is about 3.3 inches, the more cells, the deeper the depth.
5. The depth is an approximate range because it will be affected by the environment, such as sand, soil, humidity, temperature, etc.

How to open turn on/turn off the backlight?
Press and hold the for a little longer about 2s to switch the backlight on or off.
W hat is the number on the LCD screen display mean?
Detected targets are displayed in segments of numbers and symbols.

TESTING SAMPLE

1. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a gold ring or a coin) on the ground.
2. Hold the search coil level to the ground about 1-2 inches above the surface. Slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample, sweeping the search coil in a side-to-side motion in an arc line of 7cm.
   When the detector detects a ferrous target, it emits a low tone and displays a number and target category. When it finds a non-ferrous target, it emits a mid or high pitch and displays the DIME/QTR/50 CENT number and target category.

SEARCH COIL SWEEPING HINTS

Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum. Raising the search coil while sweeping or at the end of a sweep will cause false readings.

Sweep slowly; hurrying will cause you to miss targets. It’s better to sweep the search coil from side to side in an arc line of 3 inches motion and keep the search coil parallel to the ground.

FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE DETECTING

Accurate detection can be difficult and requires practice for improved results. Sometimes, detection may be restricted by certain factors.
If there is interference from other instruments, electrical cables, TVs, or radios in your search area, lower the sensitivity or change the current search area.
When searching in highly mineralized areas, the unit may sound even if there’s no metal. In this case, lower the sensitivity and increase the distance between the search coil and the ground until the false signal disappears.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM| CAUSE| SOLUTION
Detector chatters,beeps erratically or has low sensitivity| • Using detector indoors
• Using detector near power lines
• Using 2 detectors in close proximity
• Environmental electromagnetic interference| • Use detector outdoors only
• Move away from power lines
• Keep 2 detectors at least 6 meters (20’) apart
• Reduce sensitivity
• Until erratic signals cease
Do not mix old and new batteries. Use alkaline batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (zinc-carbon), or rechargeable (NiCad, NiMH, etc.) batteries.
Low speaker volume| • Discharged battery
• Wrong type of battery| • Replace battery
• Use alkaline
• batteries
Display does not lock on to one Target-ID or detector emits multiple tones| • Multiple targets present
• Highly mineralized Soil
• Sensitivity set too high| • Sweep coil at different angles
• Move to a different area
• Reduce sensitivity
No power, no sounds| • Dead battery
• Cable not connected
• securely| • Replace batteries
• Check connections

If your detector is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below to see if you can eliminate the problem.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your metal detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so you can enjoy it for years:
Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the detector to work improperly.
Use the detector only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage the detector’s housing.
Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the detector.
Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Warranty：
We offer a one-year warranty. For assistance, please contact us through Amazon or our email, and we will promptly address your concerns.
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