OWNER’S MANUAL
The Land Star is a professional metal detector. The concepts and terminology can be quite unfamiliar if you are new to the hobby. To understand it quickly and to get the most enjoyment possible from your detector, we strongly recommend that you:
1)Turn the Sensitivity knob to a low setting if you get false signals. A little practice is required to understand when and how you can use the sensitivity at or near 100%.
2)Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor use only. Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can interfere with the detector. If conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and keep the search coil away from all floors, walls and metal objects.
3)Read this manual.
Most importantly, review the Summary of Operating Modes (10) and the Quick-Start Demo (6).
4)Use 9volt ALKALINE batteries only.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
QUICK-START DEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8, 9
GROUND BALANCING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
LCD TARGET DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DEPTH & BATTERY INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
Motion Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 & 15
No-Motion Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 & 17
Pinpointing with All-Metal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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TERMINOLOGY
ELIMINATION
Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an LCD indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field.
DISCRIMINATION
When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the detector "eliminates" certain metals, we refer to this as the detector "discriminating" among different types of metals. Discrimination is a fixed-start-point elimination system.
NOTCH
Notching is the elimination of an item, or range of items, within the metallic spectrum. We "notch-out" an object selectively. Objects to the left and right on the metallic spectrum are retained. Notching creates a variable rejection window.
RELIC
A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with the past. Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made of bronze or precious metals.
IRON
Iron is a common, low-grade metal that is often an undesirable target in certain metal detecting applications. Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans, pipes, bolts, and nails.
Sometimes, the desired target is made of iron. Property markers, for instance, can contain iron. Valuable relics can also be composed of iron; cannon balls, old armaments, and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be composed of iron.
FERROUS
Metals which are made of, or contain, iron.
PINPOINTING
Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried object. Long-buried metals can appear exactly like the surrounding earth, and can therefore be very hard to isolate.
PULL-TABS
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome trash items for treasure hunters. They come in many different shapes and sizes. We have incorporated special features into the detector to let you automatically eliminate the most common types, using the AutoNotch Mode. Since there are many different types, some must be "Notched-Out" manually.
GROUND BALANCE
Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore, or "see through," the earth’s naturally occurring minerals, and only sound a tone when a metal object is detected.
WATERPROOF
The search coil can be submerged in water. The control housing and cable-to-housing connection must, however, stay dry.
COINSHOOTING
Finding buried coins is the most popular metal detecting application. The most valuable are very old; take care in unearthing them to avoid damage.
CACHE HUNTING
Pronounced “cash”. A cache is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a case, strong box, or bag.
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EASY
ASSEMBLY
Assembling your Land Star Metal Detector is easy and requires no tools. Just follow these steps:
●Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem.
●Twist stem locking nut counter clockwise. Press the button on the upper end of the lower stem and slide the lower stem into the upper stem.
Adjust the stem to a length that lets you maintain a comfortable upright posture, with your arm relaxed at your side. Tighten the stem locking nut.
●Wind the search coil cable around the stem. Leave enough slack in the cable to let you adjust the coil when you are hunting on uneven ground. Then tighten the knob at the end of the search coil.
Note: To adjust the coil, simply loosen the knob.
●Insert the coil’s plug into the matching connector on the control housing. Be sure the holes and pins line up correctly.
Caution:
•Do not force the plug in. Excess force will cause damage.
•To disconnect the cable, pull on the plug. Do not pull on the cable.
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Knurled |
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Knob |
Search Coil
Bottom view
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Lower |
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Stem |
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Stem |
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locking |
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nut |
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Lower |
Upper |
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Stem |
Stem |
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Bottom side |
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Search |
Plug |
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Coil |
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Cable |
Control |
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Housing |
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Upper |
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Stem |
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Connector on back of
control housing
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BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance. Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symptoms:
●The unit does not turn on.
●Low speaker volume.
●Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob.
The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever the batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is turned on.
IMPORTANT: Your Land Star metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
●Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing the release clip on the right side of the door.
●Snap one battery onto each of the terminals and place the batteries inside the compartment.
●Replace the compartment door by carefully inserting opposite side of clip first. Then press down on clip side until battery door snaps into place.
Release
Clip
Alkaline Batteries
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QUICK-START
DEMO
I. SUPPLIES NEEDED
• Nickel |
• Quarter |
• Dime |
• A Nail or other iron object |
•A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982)
II.POSITION THE DETECTOR
a.Place the detector on a table, with coil hanging over the edge.
(or better, have a friend hold detector, with the coil off
the ground)
b. Keep the search coil away from walls, floors, and metal objects.
c.Remove watches, rings and other jewelry or metal objects from hands and wrists.
d.Turn off appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic interference.
e.Pivot search coil to a position parallel to the ground.
III.POWER UP
a.Turn the detector on and turn
the sensitivity knob to the
3:00 position. b. Move the Disc/Notch Knob
100% counterclockwise.
IV. WAVE OBJECTS OVER SEARCH COIL
a.Wave coins with flat surface parallel to coil. This is how you’ll find them buried in the ground.
b.Notice the different tones.
c.Watch the LCD indicator for depth and target identification.
V.DISCRIMINATE
a.Wave the nail and slowly turn the Disc/Notch Knob clockwise until the nail is eliminated.
b.Continue eliminating objects one-by-one, by turning the Disc/Notch Knob clockwise as you wave each object. Stop turning after the zinc penny is eliminated.
c.The objects will be eliminated in this order:
1) Nail 2) Nickel 3) Penny
VI. NOTCH
a.Press the Notch button.
b.Position the Disc/Notch Knob so that the penny is eliminated.
c.Notice that the nickel is now detected. The penny has been "notched-out."
VII. ENTER ALL METAL MODE
a.Press ALL METAL touch pad.
b.Move an object into the coil’s field. In A/M mode, the object will emit a monotone sound whenever a metal object is within the search coil’s field.
c.If volume (hum) increases, press GROUND TRAC button to stabilize.
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