Fisher M-SCOPE 1225-X User Manual

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200 West Willmott Road.,

Los Banos, California 93635

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FRL#8702520-I

1225-X

Automatic Metal Detector

Operating Manual

F I S H E R R E S E A R C H L A B O R A T O R Y

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CONTENTS

....................................................................About Your 1225-X		pg. 2
Setting Up...................................................................................		pg. 4
Control Functions......................................................................		pg. 6
Discrimination Points.................................................................		pg. 7
Searching...................................................................................		pg. 9
Pinpointing.................................................................................		pg. 10
Zero Motion Pinpoint Mode..................................................		pg. 10
Pinpointing in the Motion Search Mode..............................		pg. 11
Target Recovery........................................................................		pg. 12
Recovery Tools..........................................................................		pg. 13
Operating Tips ..........................................................................		pg. 13
False Signals..............................................................................		pg. 14
Battery Replacement................................................................		pg. 16
Maintenance.............................................................................		pg. 17
Treasure Hunter’s Code Of Ethics............................................		pg. 17
Where To Use Your Metal Detector In The U.S. ......................		pg. 18
Specifications............................................................................		pg. 19

SPECIFICATIONS

.................................Length	...........................................Extended		55”
Collapsed.......................................................................................			46”
Weight................................................................................			3.1 Pounds
Frequency...........................	VLF Search...................................		5.5 kHz
	Audio Target Response..............		495 Hz
Operating Modes..............	Search...........	VLF All-Metal, No-Motion
Search Coil.........................	Type...................	Concentric, Co-Planar
Diameter...........................................................................................			8”
Shielding..........................................................................			Electrostatic
Interchangeable............................................................................			Yes
Waterproof Search Coil................................................................			Yes
Automatic Tuning .........................................................................			Yes
Automatic Ground Rejection.......................................................			Yes
Built-In Arm Rest and Detector Stand..........................................			Yes
Stereo Headphone Jack..............................................................			Yes
Batteries.....................................................................................			2 (9 V)
Battery Life Carbon Zinc.................................................			20-30 Hours
Alkaline.............................................................................			40-50 Hours

Notes:

1.  Subject to improvement or modification without notice. 2.  Approximate.

3.  Pulsegate Unipolar Audio Processing. Advanced Fisher circuitry which allows silent operation below “audio threshold tone” with no loss in sensitivity.

4.  The 1225-X is a “motion” detector while in the search mode. The search coil must be moving at least slightly to detect a target.

5.  Electro-Static-Insulated to eliminate certain types of false signals. 6.  Use of headphones may increase battery life up to 100%.

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Where To Use Your Metal Detector In The U.S.

National Forest and Federal Lands—Metal detecting is allowed only by special permit acquired from the federal government. Each area has a district office.

Corps of Engineers, Lakes, Shorelines and Lands—Permission has been granted only on predisturbed sites, such as beaches and attached swimming areas. New Corps lakes and lands must be okayed by the main office of the Army Corps of Engineers. Each area has a district office.

State Parks and Lands—Some state parks are open to metal detecting, but some are not. Always check with the park ranger before attempting to use your detector.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lands—Some areas are open for metal detecting, and some are not. Always check with the district office.

City or County Park Lands—Most are open to metal detecting unless notice is given by a sign or city ordinance. When in doubt, always check with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Public School Grounds—Most are open to metal detecting unless notice is given by a sign, city ordinance, law enforcement official, or school employee. You should always check with the school office first.

Privately Owned Lands (Private Property)—Permission required. And it is always best to have the permission in writing. Historically Marked Lands or Sites—Metal detecting is not allowed. Don’t even think about it.

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ABOUT YOUR DETECTOR

    Your 1225-X was designed to do one thing well: find good, deep targets in trashy or mineralized soil with a minimal amount of hassle. Here’s how it does it...

VLF-SLOW MOTION DISCRIMINATION. In the search mode, your 1225-X will simultaneously ignore minerals and trash as it detects valuable targets. Unlike earlier motion discriminators, you won’t have to whip it back and forth but, you will have to keep it moving at least slightly.

ZERO MOTION PINPOINTING. A push-button, all metal mode which requires no motion for fast, precise target location. Also referred to as “electronic pinpointing.”

AUTOMATIC OPERATION. There’s no ground adjust control on your 1225-X. Just turn it on, set two knobs and go. It couldn’t be simpler.

PULSEGATE UNIPOLAR AUDIO PROCESSING. Fisher engineering jargon meaning that you won’t have to listen to a “threshold tone” for maximum sensitivity. Your 1225-X operates so you can hear even the faintest signals on small deep targets.

DOUBLE DERIVATIVE MOTION CIRCUITRY.Providesa targetresponse as the search coil passes over the target. Earlier motion detectors responded AFTER the coil passed over the target. Protected by

U.S. Patent 4,514,692.

    And of course, there’s more. Like the built in arm rest and detector stand. And, the drop-in, no-wires battery compartment. And, most importantly the depth! Your 1225-X goes deep. It all adds up to one great state of the art metal detector. Treat it as you would any fine instrument and you’ll be rewarded with years of service and who knows how many treasures. If you have any questions, suggestions or interesting 1225-X stories, drop us a line. In the meantime...

Happy Hunting!

Fisher Research Laboratory

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