velleman CSR1 Professional Metal Detector User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Velleman
Table of Contents
CSR1 – PROFESSIONAL METAL DETECTOR
User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for buying the CSR1! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service.
If the device was damaged in transit, don’t use it and contact your dealer.
Assembly
Open the carton and remove the main housing assembly. Twist the plastic stem lock at the end of the upper stem to allow the lower stem to be inserted. Adjust the length and rotate the lower stem to wrap the cable around the stems and take up any slack. Push the cable into the cable slots to hold it firm while allowing enough cable for free movement of the search head. Turn the stem lock to fix it at the desired position.
| 1. Battery compartment
13. Headphone socket
14. Battery compartment|
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2. Upper shank & handle grip
3. Control box + socket
8. LCD display
9. Menu / Scroll button
10. Pinpoint push button
11. Enter the button
12. Power on / off & volume control
4. Stem connecting nut
5. Cable
6. Lower stem
7. Search head fastener
Batteries & Battery Check
The CSR1 is powered by eight AA batteries (not supplied). It is advisable to use standard alkaline batteries to start with. You can then evaluate the sort of use you give the detector and decide whether the investment in rechargeables is justified.
The batteries should be fitted in the holder which is located in the battery
compartment. To fit new batteries first check the power switch on the unit is
switched to OFF. Then loosen the two captive screws located in the battery
cover (do not fully remove these from the cover) and remove the cover. Inside
is the battery holder. Lift out the holder and detach the connector if it is
already fitted. Load it with the eight batteries ensuring that each battery is
inserted the correct way round, (direction of batteries alternating). Roll
each individual battery to ensure it is located correctly and make proper
contact. Replace the connector making sure that it is firm and well seated,
and put the loaded
holder into the housing. Fit the cover and tighten the two captive screws
finger tight.
The condition of the batteries is continuously monitored and shown on the unit
display. Make sure to select the installed batteries under the Battery section
of the Setup menu to obtain a correct readout. New or fully charged batteries
should cause the entire battery display to be filled. As the batteries drain,
the symbol will gradually empty. If the battery symbol is empty, the batteries
should be replaced or recharged (if rechargeables are fitted). The battery
life depends on a number of factors including battery type and makes outside
temperature and detector settings.
TIP: to maximize battery life:
- Ensure that the backlight symbol ( **** ) is not showing on the display.
- Keep volume control set as low as possible.
- Use Headphones.
Note: Batteries should not be left in the detector for long periods where they could leak, so remember to remove them at the end of a day’s searching.
Display Layout
- ID block
- ID scale
- Rejected ID targets
- ID number
- Backlight On indicator
- Search head size
- Battery monitor
- Ground radar simulator
Ground radar simulator: this continuously scrolling radar is a view of
the signal received by the CSR1. It can be used as an additional tool to
analyze signals and it is also a useful pinpointing aid. It is visible in both
full-screen search mode and when the first level menus are displayed. The
sensitivity of the radar display is controlled by the Pin Point Gain setting.
Search head size: here the size of the currently fitted head is shown. If no
head is fitted or under certain fault conditions the display shows “???”.
Battery: this symbol indicates the batteries’ condition depending on the
type set by the user.
I value: the ID number (#4) corresponds to the position of the ID block
(#1) on the ID scale. When there is no signal or the signal is weak or
confusing, the ID number spot will read “??”. A value appears (and an ID block
at the top of the display) when the CSR1 successfully analyses a signal. The
solid block below the ID scale indicates the range that will not be detected.
The sensitivity of the ID display is controlled by the Motion Gain setting.
Typical responses to common targets are (this may vary slightly from the
detector to detector):
Object
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ID value
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ground| 0
iron| 1, 2, 3
foil| 8
smaller coins| 9-15
ring pull| 11
bottle cap| 13
silver dollar coin| 19
Controls & What They Do
a. On/Off + Volume (p.1 #12)
Switches the CSR1 on and off by rotating clockwise or counterclockwise and
adjusts the audio volume level.
b. Menu / Scroll Button (p.1 #9)
This rotary control is used to select the desired menu option in the menu
system or to adjust the value of a setting.
c. ENTER (p.1 #11)
When no menus are displayed, pushing the ENTER key will display the menus.
Once a menu option has been highlighted, pressing the ENTER button will select
that option.
If a value is being set, pushing the ENTER button will store that value.
d. Pinpoint Push Button (p. 1 #10)
Whilst this button is pressed, the detector will switch to Pinpoint (=non-
motion) mode. It will return to normal (motion) mode as soon as the button is
released. The radar display is reset every time this button is released.
Menu System
a. Menu Structure
DISCRIMination| SET
LEARN REJect
LEARN ACCept
EDIT
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SENSITIVITY| MOTION GAIN
IN PoinT GAIN
TUNE
AUDIO| DISCRIMination:
PIN PoinT OFF
PIN Point ON
MOTION OFF
MOTION ON
SILent SEARCH:
OFF
ON
MODE:
ANALOG
DIGITAL
PROGRAMS| GRouND TYPE:
INLAND
BEACH
OPTIONS:
DEFAULT
LAST
RECALL
COIN INLAND PROGRAM
ALL METAL PROGRAM
COIN BEACH PROGRAM
USER PROGRAM 1
USER PROGRAM 2
STORE
USER PROGRAM 1
USER PROGRAM 2
SETUP| DISPLAY
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
GROUND ADJust
FREQUENCY
LOW
MIDDLE
HIGH
BATTERY
RECHARGEABLE
ALKALINE
b. Discrimination
This range of functions allows you to reject or ignore unwanted signals
generated by items such as pull tabs. It can also act as “Notch Accept” or
“Notch Reject”. There are four options to set the discrimination level to give
maximum flexibility and ease of setting. A black block under the line of ID
numbers indicates that a signal with that number will
give no audio sound but the ID display will still show the signal.
NOTE: Ensure that there is no other metal near the search head when setting the Discrimination by sweeping objects over the head. It is also advisable to reduce the sensitivity slightly when setting the Discrimination using Learn Reject or Accept to reduce the chance of any unwanted signals. Once set the sensitivity may be increased again.
SET
DISCRIM| SET|
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SENSITIVITY| LEARN REJ|
AUDIO| LEARN ACC|
PROGRAMS| EDIT|
SET UP| BACK| DONE
In this mode, the MENU/SCROLL control acts as a conventional Discrimination
control. Turning the control clockwise increases the discrimination level, as
indicated by the black squares under the I.D. numbers on the display. Iron is
to the left (5 and below) and copper is to the right (15 and above). Sweep a
sample of the item you want to ignore over the search head while adjusting the
control until it is rejected and press ENTER to store the setting.
NOTE: ID 0 (ground) cannot be cleared with this control. To alter ID 0
use DISCRIM EDIT (see below).
LEARN REJECT
DISCRIM| SET|
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SENSITIVITY| LEARN REJ|
AUDIO| LEARN ACC|
PROGRAMS| EDIT|
SET UP| BACK| DONE
Learn Reject allows you to ‘teach’ the CSR1 to reject one or more targets that
are swept over the search head. Once Learn Reject has been selected the sample
or samples are swept several times over the head. The CSR1 will then set the
disc block at the sample ID point so that any objects with the same ID as the
sample will be rejected.
TIP! This can be used as a Notch Reject facility. First use Discrim Set to
accept all signals, and then use Learn Reject to set the specific ID points
of objects to be ignored.
LEARN ACCEPT
DISCRIM| SET|
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SENSITIVITY| LEARN REJ|
AUDIO| LEARN ACC|
PROGRAMS| EDIT|
SET UP| BACK| DONE
Learn Accept allows you to ‘teach’ the CSR1 to accept one or more targets that
are swept over the search head.
Once Learn Accept has selected the sample or samples are swept several times
over the head. The CSR1 will then clear the disc set at the sample ID point so
that any objects with the same ID as the sample will be accepted.
Care should be taken to ensure that you do not ‘Learn Accept’ ground, ID 0.
TIP! This can be used as a Notch Accept or Token hunting facility. First, use
Discrim Set to ignore all signals. Then use Learn Accept to clear the specific
ID points of the objects to be found.
EDIT
DISCRIM| SET|
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SENSITIVITY| LEARN REJ|
AUDIO| LEARN ACC|
PROGRAMS| EDIT|
SET UP| BACK| DONE
This function enables you to set or reset the Discrimination at any desired
point within the entire range. When this function is selected, a flashing
block (cursor) will appear under the 0 on the left-hand side of the display.
Pressing the
ENTER button will toggle the block at the current cursor position between
ACCEPT and REJECT. Rotating the MENU/SCROLL control will move the cursor.
Rotate the control to the desired ID position and press the ENTER key to
either set (REJECT) or clear (ACCEPT) the block. When you have finished rotate
the MENU/SCROLL control clockwise until DONE is highlighted in the lower
right-hand corner of the display, then press ENTER.
c. Sensitivity
MOTION GAIN
DISCRIM| MOTION GAIN|
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SENSITIVITY| PIN -PT GAIN|
AUDIO| TUNE|
PROGRAMS| |
SET UP| BACK|
This sets the sensitivity of the audio signal and the ID display in normal
search or motion mode. The level is set by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control,
the current level is indicated on the display. Once the desired level has been
set by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control, press ENTER to store the setting.
NOTE : This setting has no effect on the RADAR display or audio level in
Pin Point mode
TIP! This level should be set as high as possible without the CSR1
spuriously sounding off.
PIN – PT GAIN
DISCRIM| MOTION GAIN|
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SENSITIVITY| PIN -PT GAIN|
AUDIO| TUNE|
PROGRAMS| |
SET UP| BACK|
This sets the sensitivity of the Pin Point, or non-motion, mode. When Pin-Pt
Gain is selected the CSR1 automatically selects Pin Point mode. Once the
desired level has been set by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control press the ENTER
button to store the setting. This setting also alters the sensitivity of the
RADAR display.
NOTE : This setting has no effect on the normal or motion search mode.
TUNE
DISCRIM| MOTION GAIN|
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SENSITIVITY| PIN -PT GAIN|
AUDIO| TUNE|
PROGRAMS| |
SET UP| BACK|
This sets the threshold or background tone. This is only audible with Silent Search turned off. As soon as Tune is selected then Silent Search will be turned OFF so that the background tone will be heard. Once the desired level has been set by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control press the ENTER button to store the setting.
d. Audio
DISCRIMINATION
DISCRIM | DISCRIM | PIN -PT OFF |
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SENSITIVITY | SIL SEARCH | PIN -PT ON |
AUDIO | MODE | MOTION OFF |
PROGRAMS | MOTION ON | |
SET UP | BACK |
This enables or disables Audio Discrimination for both motion and Pin Point
modes. Audio Discrimination gives the operator an indication of the
composition of the target by varying the pitch/tone of the audio signal. The
higher the pitch the further up the ID scale the target will be. For all
modes, highlight the desired option by rotating the MENU/ SCROLL control and
then press the ENTER button.
NOTE : Pin Point and motion Audio Discrimination can be set
independently.
PIN – PT OFF : turns Audio Discrimination OFF for Pin Point
Mode.
PIN – PT ON : turns Audio Discrim ON for Pin Point Mode: it
gives a continuous pitch change for the entire ID range.
MOTION OFF : This turns Audio Discrimination OFF for motion Mode.
MOTION ON : This turns Audio Discrimination ON for motion Mode. In
this mode, bad signals such as Iron will give a low tone. Good signals will
give a high tone.
NOTE : No tone will be heard if the object has been rejected by the ID.
TIP! Best results will be obtained in this mode if Silent Search is on.
SILENT SEARCH
DISCRIM | DISCRIM | OFF |
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SENSITIVITY | SIL SEARCH | ON |
AUDIO | MODE | |
PROGRAMS | ||
SET UP | BACK |
A silent search will suppress the background tone set by the TUNE setting. In
this mode, audio will only be heard if there is a buried object. The rest of
the time the audio will be silent. Use the MENU/SCROLL control to highlight
the desired option, ON or OFF, and then press the ENTER button.
NOTE: Adjusting the TUNE level will automatically turn Silent Search off.
OFF: turns Silent Search OFF. In this mode, a constant background tone
will be heard. The level of this tone is set by the SENSITIVITY – TUNE option.
ON: Turns Silent Search ON. In this mode, no background tone is heard.
MODE
DISCRIM | DISCRIM | ANALOG |
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SENSITIVITY | SIL SEARCH | DIGITAL |
AUDIO | MODE | |
PROGRAMS | ||
SET UP | BACK |
This function alters the way in which the audio tone is generated. It only affects the normal motion search mode. Use the MENU/SCROLL control to highlight the desired option, then press the ENTER button.
ANALOG: The audio signal comes straight from the CSR1 receiver circuit. It allows the operator to listen to the true signal level and can allow the experienced user to ‘understand’ signals better. It does have the disadvantage that smaller, deeper objects give fainter signals.
DIGITAL: The audio signal is directly controlled by the CSR1 computer. In this mode, the audio signal is either on or off. This means that a deep object will give the same audio volume as a shallow object. This can make the initial location of an object easier and more positive but does not convey any other information.
e. Programs
These functions allow the operator to store and recall the setup of the CSR1. Up to two programs can be stored. A program will store all of the current settings including Discrimination, Sensitivity, Frequencies, etc. It will not store the Display Contrast and Brightness settings. These are stored separately and retrieved automatically at turn on. Once Store or Recall is selected rotate the MENU/SCROLL control to highlight the Program to be stored or recalled and then press the ENTER button. The CSR1 comes with the first three programs preset to commonly used settings. The COIN INLAND Program is set for high sensitivity to precious metals, the ALL METAL Program for deep seeking of all metals, and the COIN BEACH Program for Beach use.
GROUND-TYPE
DISCRIM | AND TYPE | INLAND |
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SENSITIVITY | OPTIONS | BEACH |
AUDIO | RECALL | |
PROGRAMS | STORE | |
SET UP | BACK |
This allows the operator to select between use on normal inland sites or wet
sand sites such as the beach. Use the MENU/SCROLL control to highlight the
desired option and then press the ENTER button.
INLAND: This will set the CSR1 ground to reject circuit to normal
ground conditions.
BEACH: This will set the CSR1 ground to reject circuit to cope with
the extreme conditions found on the wet sand.
NOTE: As beach conditions are so variable some adjustment of the GROUND
ADJ setting may be required.
OPTIONS
DISCRIM | AND TYPE | DEFAULT |
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SENSITIVITY | OPTIONS | LAST |
AUDIO | RECALL | MANUAL OFF |
PROGRAMS | STORE | MANUAL ON |
SET UP | BACK |
This allows the operator to select which settings are restored when the CSR1
is switched on. Highlight the desired choice using the MENU/SCROLL control and
then press the ENTER button.
DEFAULT (setting): this will tell the CSR1 to load the factory default
settings every time it is switched on.
LAST (setting): if MANUAL mode is selected (see below) this will tell the
CSR1 to switch on with exactly the same settings as when it was last used.
This enables you to turn the CSR1 off when digging for deep targets and then
switch it back on and resume your searching without having to readjust the
detector.
MANUAL OFF: turns the manual mode off so when you turn on the CSR1 you
are presented with a short -cut to the easy to use manufacturer defined
programs of:
-COIN INLAND for general-purpose searching on most sites i.e. those not
affected by very high mineralization or salt deposits.
-ALL METAL for very deep searching of all metals (no discrimination).
-COIN BEACH for general-purpose searching on the beach or highly
mineralized sites.
MANUAL ON: turns the opening selection screen off so that when you turn
on the CSR1 you are immediately in the searching mode. Experienced users may
prefer this setting.
RECALL
DISCRIM | AND TYPE | COIN INLAND |
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SENSITIVITY | OPTIONS | ALL METAL |
AUDIO | RECALL | COIN BEACH |
PROGRAMS | STORE | USER 1 |
SET UP | BACK | USER 2 |
Recalls all settings from the program selected from the list (see also MANUAL OFF above).
STORE
DISCRIM | AND TYPE | USER 1 |
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SENSITIVITY | OPTIONS | USER 2 |
AUDIO | RECALL | |
PROGRAMS | STORE | |
SET UP | BACK |
Stores all current settings into the program selected, either USER 1 or USER 2.
f. Setup
DISPLAY
DISCRIM | DISPLAY | CONTRAST |
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SENSITIVITY | GROUND ADJ | BRIGHTNESS |
AUDIO | FREQUENCY | |
PROGRAMS | BATTERY | |
SET UP | BACK |
These options allow the display settings to be adjusted. These settings are stored when the CSR1 is switched off and will be restored when it is turned back on. To select, highlight the desired option by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control and then press the ENTER button.
CONTRAST: sets the contrast level or viewing angle of the display. Once
set it shouldn’t require adjustment.
However, if the CSR1 is used at dawn or dusk when the sun is low in the
sky then some adjustment may be required to improve the visibility of the
display. The desired level should be set by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control
and then pressing the ENTER button when satisfied, this will store the
setting.
BRIGHTNESS: This option sets the brightness level of the backlight. In
normal daylight, the backlight is not required and it should be set to 0. At
night or in conditions of poor light the backlight level should be adjusted by
rotating the MENU/SCROLL control and then pressing the ENTER button when
satisfied, this will store the setting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The backlight consumes a lot of power compared with the low
consumption circuitry of the rest of the CSR1. For this reason, to ensure long
battery life the backlight should only be used where necessary and the
brightness level kept to a minimum. When the backlight is on the **** symbol
appears on the display to prevent
inadvertent use.
GROUND ADJUST
DISCRIM| DISPLAY|
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SENSITIVITY| GROUND ADJ|
AUDIO| FREQUENCY|
PROGRAMS| BATTERY|
SET UP| BACK|
The default setting of 50 is a good general setting and should be adequate for
most sites. However, a fine adjustment is provided to allow the operator to
adjust the CSR1 to give optimum performance on a particular site. The
level is adjusted by rotating the MENU/SCROLL control. An incorrect setting
will result in a fluctuating signal on the RADAR display and frequent ‘0’
targets on the ID display. To find the optimum ground setting, raise and lower
the head above an area of ground free from any targets then adjust the ground
setting for minimum audio fluctuation and ID indications. An alternative
method is to set the Pin Point gain to 8 and then lower the heat to an area of
ground free from any targets. If the audio level increases then decrease the
ground setting, if it decreases, (goes quiet), then increase the ground
setting.
NOTE: If BEACH is selected then an incorrect ground setting will result
in frequent ID targets in the range 3 to 6 depending on beach conditions.
Adjust the ground setting as described above.
FREQUENCY
DISCRIM | DISPLAY | LOW |
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SENSITIVITY | GROUND ADJ | MIDDLE |
AUDIO | FREQUENCY | HIGH |
PROGRAMS | BATTERY | |
SET UP | BACK |
This can be used to change the operating frequency of CSR1. Three frequencies are provided. Generally, the middle frequency should be used but the others can be used if interference from other metal detectors is experienced. Use the MENU/SCROLL control to highlight the desired frequency and press the ENTER key to store the setting. NOTE: the frequency does not change until the ENTER key is pressed.
BATTERY
DISCRIM | DISPLAY | RECHARGE |
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SENSITIVITY | GROUND ADJ | ALKALINE |
AUDIO | FREQUENCY | |
PROGRAMS | BATTERY | |
SET UP | BACK |
This option allows the selection of either rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries. It is used to ensure that the battery monitor accurately shows the state of charge of the batteries. Use the MENU/SCROLL control to highlight the desired battery type and then press the ENTER key to store the setting.
General Hints
a. Pinpointing
Move the search head to one side of the target. Press and hold the Pin
Point button. Sweep the search head over the target slowly whilst monitoring
the RADAR display. The target is directly below the center of the search head
when the signal is the largest. If the RADAR signal is too broad then either
move the head closer to the target and release and press the Pin Point button
or simply raise the search head slightly off of the ground whilst sweeping the
head over the target. Make a mental note of the position of the maximum signal
then turn through 90 degrees and repeat the above procedure. Again make a
mental note of the position of the maximum signal. The point at which both
signals peak, is the position of the target. Dig carefully to avoid damaging
your find.
b. Detection Range
Your CSR1 is a top-performance deep seeker but adverse soil conditions can
significantly reduce the depth of detection. Detection ranges will vary
depending on the size of the object, the length of time an object has been
buried, and the type of ground the object is buried in.
The best ground conditions are well-compacted soils and coins can be found at
the greatest depths if the object has been buried for some time and the coin
has interacted with the salts in the ground, thereby appearing larger to the
detector. The worst conditions for detecting are on loosely compacted or
freshly dug ground or when the object has
only recently been buried. In these conditions, the detection range will be
reduced. 90% of all artifacts are found within 6″ (20 cm) of the surface.
c. Determining Target Size & Depth
An operator who is familiar with his instrument will be able to do an
excellent job of determining object size, shape, and depth before he digs.
This technique is learned from careful analysis of the radar and audio signals
coming from the detector. Each time a signal is heard, listen for any peculiar
characteristics it may have, determine over how large an area you get a
detector signal, and try to “outline” the object before you dig.
After digging up the object, compare the object’s size, shape, depth, and
position in the ground with the signal information you received before
digging. After careful analysis of many digs, you will learn to “read” the
hidden target before digging.
d. The Importance of the Right Approach
Treasure hunting can be a profitable and rewarding hobby if approached in a
patient and diligent manner. Time spent researching to locate a worthwhile
site for a search can be time wasted if your search is hasty and erratic. To
achieve maximum results, it is important then to decide on your approach to
any particular site in advance of the
actual search.
Tactics will be decided by the type of site – it is more profitable to scan a
small area thoroughly than to conduct a haphazard search of the total site.
However, when the site is too far away for you to make several return visits a
plan should be adopted which gives maximum site coverage, at the same time as
indicating the most likely area for a detailed search.
Your detector alone is not a guarantee of successful treasure hunting. Any
detector needs an operator and for the best results, the operator needs the
right approach, attitude, and technique. Too many beginners neglect the
importance of pre-planning and research before using their detector in the
field, and patience and technique during
the actual search.
A successful search should begin with research sometime before the day of the
actual search. The extent and thoroughness of your research will be one of the
major factors in the success of your detection. You should aim to get as
complete an understanding as possible of the local history and geography.
The key to the choice of the site is to think of people, where they
congregated over the past few hundred years. What were their customs and
pursuits? Where did they spend money? Where did they carry money? The answers
are not
Roman sites, nor are they associated with mystic treasure stories of crocks of
gold. Rather, they are unassuming, nondramatic places, like public footpaths
and ancient rights of way, old houses, and so on.
When you have chosen your site, allocate a whole day from early morning to
early evening for the search. Make sure that you have all the equipment you
are likely to need. Your detector should be checked before starting out, and
you should always carry a spare set of batteries. You will also need a strong,
sharp trowel. It is also a good idea to have
a set of lines and pins so that you can lay out your search area
scientifically.
Most beginners make the mistake of rushing about hoping to chance upon a rare
find. If for example there happened to be a valuable ring that was buried 41
deep on the site you were searching, it you rushed about haphazardly and
quickly on the site, the odds would be very much against you finding it. On
the other hand, it you pegged out the area
scientifically and searched slowly and thoroughly, the odds of finding the
ring would be much more in your favor.
Remember, BE PATIENT and WORK SLOWLY. Do not try to cover too large an area.
Restrict yourself to a small area and work through it thoroughly. Make a note
of the position and extent of the area, and then when you return you can start
again further on without missing any ground or covering the same area twice.
It is also important to keep the detector head as close to the ground as
possible. Ideally, you should “iron” the ground with the search head of the
detector, so that you do not lose any detection range. Similarly, if you work
slowly and carefully you should be able to distinguish the faint signals as
well as the clear-cut signals and increase your findings.
The technique of getting the best out of your detector is not learned
overnight. You need to get as much experience as possible so that you can
recognize every kind of signal. Indeed, a good detector operator can often
tell you what is being detected before it is unearthed.
It is essential that the search head is kept close and parallel as in B. Do not hold the head too high above the ground, or at an odd angle as in A, C, and D as you will be apt to miss finds.
e. Sweeping Technique
For extremely small object searching, such as coins, rings, nuggets, etc.
lower the search coil to within one inch of the ground. Sweep the coil from
side to side in a straight line in front of you. Keep the coil at a constant
height as you sweep from side to side. Move the coil at the rate of one foot
per second.
The optimum sweep rate must be determined by each operator. The detector
should be held comfortably in the hand, with the coil held as close to the
ground as possible. As the detector is scanned from side to side in front of
the operator, the search coil should be advanced to approximately two-thirds
of the diameter of the coil. This keeps the
operator moving ahead, and it allows some overlapping of each sweep. This
overlapping ensures that nothing will be missed. It is well to note here that
the operator should not rush. This is one of the most common mistakes made by
detector users. If you rush, you will not adequately cover the ground.
Maintenance (Storage)
When not in use your detector should be stored in a dry warm environment. If it is not to be used for a certain length of time it is advisable to remove the batteries to avoid leakage which could cause serious damage. The working life of your detector will be shortened by careless use or neglect of the unit. Think of your detector as a scientific instrument. Your detector is designed to withstand rugged handling on any terrain, but misuse or lack of due attention will tell in the end. After using your detector in a hostile environment (salt water, sand, etc.), the exterior parts should be flushed with clean fresh water, paying attention to the head and stems, then carefully wiped dry.
Troubleshooting
a. The detector does not operate
a) Check the condition of batteries under load. (See “3. Batteries &
Battery Check”)
b) Check that the search head is properly attached to the control box via the
search head cable connector.
c) Interchange batteries and ensures connections are correct and secure.
Battery life can vary tremendously between makes, therefore your ‘new’
batteries may already be insufficiently powerful to run the detector.
b. Oscillating signal
a) This could be due to poor battery connections. Ensure that the batteries
are securely clipped into place.
b) Loose search head cable connection – tighten.
c) Interference from a vehicle using a radio transmitter or possibility a
stationary source of electromagnetic radiation
– if this occurs then reduce the sensitivity. If the problem persists then the
best remedy is to wait until the transmission stops.
c. Intermittent sound from the speaker
a) This could be due to poor battery connections. Ensure that the batteries
are securely clipped into place.
b) Loose search head cable connection – tighten.
c) Radio interference (see above).
d. Poor or No Contrast on Display
a) This could be due to poor battery condition. Ensure that batteries are in
good condition.
b) The CSR1 internal storage could be corrupted. To reset the detector ensure
it is turned OFF, press and hold ENTER, turn the CSR1 ON, and wait 5 seconds.
You will be asked if you wish to reset the detector. Use the MENU/SCROLL
control to highlight YES then press ENTER. The detector will then be reset to
factory settings.
e. No Sound or Partial Sound from Headphones
a) On headphones fitted with stereo/mono switch, ensure stereo is selected.
b) Ensure the headphone connector is fully inserted into the socket.
c) Try another set of headphones or try headphones on another piece of
equipment.
f. Further Information
Before returning a detector for repair, please ensure you have done the
following:
a) Read the instructions thoroughly.
b) Tried new batteries and checked the procedure outlined above.
c) Return your detector with a letter giving full details of the fault.
This equipment conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
System performance may be impaired by unusually strong electromagnetic fields.
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
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