Minelab X-Terra 70 Specifications

These quick start instructions allow you to begin detecting straight away and fi nd important reference information for setting up your X-Terra 70. Min

1415To hold the detector, thread your arm through the armrest and strap. Grasp the handle of the detector and rest your forearm in the armrest. Your e

17Target Response (Metal Object Response) This is the sound given by the detector when a target is located and not discriminated (rejected). In Coin &

18191918PROSPECTING MODECoin & Treasure Mode is used for detecting valuable objects, including old and modern coins, jewellery and artifacts. Unde

21Buried metal objects are referred to as targets. Target signals contain ferrous and conductivity information.As the coil is passed over a target, th

22The X-Terra 70 has an All Metal Pattern, three preset Discrimination Patterns and Iron Mask.The combinations of accepted and rejected segments are r

2524The Preset Discrimination Patterns may be edited to create custom patterns. Method 1 - to reject a specific Target ID using an actual targetWhen d

The X-Terra 70 updates the Target ID and Depth whilst Pinpointing in Coin & Treasure Mode.PINPOINTING26When a signal is heard, it is an advantage

2829Detection (display state)In Coin & Treasure Mode, the Target ID, discrimination segments and depth automatically translate target signals. The

3031The X-Terra 70 is highly sensitive and has a wide Sensitivity adjustment range. It is important to set the correct Sensitivity level for your dete

3233Volume is the level of sound emitted by the detector when a target is detected. The Volume control limits the maximum volume of target signals. Th

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3435The detector may become noisy or erratic due to electrical interference from powerlines, electrical equipment or other detectors operating close b

3637ADJUSTING THRESHOLDThreshold is the constant background sound produced by the detector to help distinguish between desirable and undesirable targe

3839TONESADJUSTING TONESTarget TonesThe number of Target Tones may be selected from the Tones menu. There are five different options listed in the tab

4041The X-terra 70 is capable of operating in two different types of grounds, magnetic (ie. inland parks) and conductive (wet areas of salt water beac

When Pinpoint is activated, Tracking Ground Balance is automatically disabled. When Pinpoint is deactivated, Tracking Ground Balance is automatically

4445FACTORY PRESETSErasing PatternsCustom patterns are saved when the X-Terra 70 is switched off. To erase custom patterns and return to preset patter

4647SOUNDSThresholdThis is the background ‘buzz’ given by the detector, to help distinguish between accepted and rejected targets.BlankingWhen a rejec

COIL IDENTIFICATION4849The X-Terra 70 is capable of operating at three different transmission frequencies set by VFLEX compatible coils.Standard (7.5k

5051When not using headphones, keep the rubber cover closed to protect the control box electronics from moisture and dust.ACCESSORIESSkid PlateA skid

5253X-TERRA 70 SPECIFICATIONSTransmission Single Frequency Sine WaveTechnology VFLEXCoil 9” Concentric 7.5 kHzVisual Display Positive Reflective L

Menu Operation 28Adjusting Menu Settings 29Sensitivity 30Adjusting Sensitivity 31Volume 32Adjusting Volume 33Noise Cancel 34Choosing a Noise Canc

5455USER PREFERENCESUSER NOTES

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2Metal detectors create an electro-magnetic field, which penetrates the ground. Because metal is conductive it causes a change in this field. The dete

5ASSEMBLING YOUR X-TERRA 70Connecting the CoilPlug the two rubber washers into the holes on either side of the lower shaft yoke.Slide the yoke into th

ASSEMBLING YOUR X-TERRA 706Coil Cable AssemblyWind the coil cable around the lower and middle shaft enough times to take up the slack.Use the velcro t

89PATTERNSScrolls through the different Discrimination Patterns (Coin & Treasure Mode only).KEYPAD LAYOUTPOWERTurns the detector on/off. Adjusts s

1011Ground Balance can only be accessed via the GROUND BALANCE button) PatternsPreset Discrimination Patterns are used to suit different search prefer

1213It is best to only turn the detector on, when outdoors, away from sources of electromagnetic disturbance.There are many metallic objects inside a