Garrett EURO ACE User guide

Owner’s Manual

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

GARRETT METAL DETECTORS!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Garrett EuroACE™ metal detector. This enhanced metal detector has been specifically designed for use in highly productive European treasure hunting environments.

The EuroACE includes Garrett's exclusive Target ID technology and patented discrimination features. This technology features two indicator scales that allow you to see the detector’s discrimination setting (Lower Scale) as well as the analysis of each detected target (Upper Scale). The EuroACE also features Enhanced Iron Resolution (additional notches for separating desirable targets from iron junk in cluttered areas) and a standard 22x28cm elliptical Double-D searchcoil engineered for optimum performance in Europe's more challenging mineralised soils.

Backed by more than 45 years of extensive research and development, your Garrett EuroACE metal detector is the most advanced of its kind in the industry. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, this machine is well suited for a wide variety of your detecting environments. With OneTouch™ operation, the EuroACE powers on with the touch of a single button, adjusts easily for ground minerals and is immediately ready to begin searching.

In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the EuroACE, you are urged to carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EuroACE Control Panel............................................................	4
Quick Start Guide....................................................................	5
EuroACE Components.............................................................	6
List of Parts..............................................................................	7
Detector Assembly...................................................................	8
EuroACE Display Elements....................................................	10
Audio Features.......................................................................	13
Pushbutton Controls..............................................................	14
Setting Custom Modes (Discrim. Patterns)	19
Enhanced Iron Resolution.....................................................	22
Bench Tests............................................................................	24
Hunting Tips With Your EuroACE Detector	27
Target Pinpointing Methods..................................................	31
Troubleshooting Guide...........................................................	35
Metal Detecting Code of Ethics	36
Cautions.................................................................................	37
Caring For Your EuroACE Detector	38
EuroACE Warranty / Service	39
EuroACE Accessories.............................................................	41
Suggested Reading................................................................	43

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EuroACE CONTROL PANEL

		Lower Scale
		indicates notch
Target ID Legend		discrimination pattern.
	Target ID Cursor
indicates metal types.		Coin Depth
	indicates probable
Mode	Sensitivity target identity.	Indicator
	Setting	indicates depth of
Indicator		coin-sized target.

	Pinpoint	Battery Level
ON / OFF	Pushbutton
Power	allows static detection	Indicator
	to precisely locate the
	object.

	MODE	Sensitivity	DISCRIM and Accept/
	Pushbutton	Pushbutton	Reject Pushbuttons
	selects detection	increases or	Use DISCRIM (+) or (-) to select a
	mode (i.e.
		decreases	cursor. Then use (/X) button to set
	discrimination
		sensitivity.	its discrimination on or off.
	pattern).

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QUICK START GUIDE

1.Install batteries.

The EuroACE operates with four (4) AA batteries which are already installed by Garrett.

2.Power ON.

Press and release the ON / OFF Power button. The EuroACE powers on in the last mode used, automatically adjusts for ground minerals and is ready to search. (Factory default mode is Coins.)

3.Select Mode.

Use the Mode Pushbutton to select a different detection mode, when desired.

4.Adjust settings.

Adjust Sensitivity or Discrimination settings, if desired.

5.Begin scanning.

Lower the searchcoil to 2 to 3 cm above the ground and scan the coil left and right at approximately 1m/second.

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EuroACE COMPONENTS

Search

coil

	Lower	Upper	Control
	Stem
		Stem	Housing

Spring

Clip

S-shaped

Stem

Handle

Grip

Detector

Stand

LCD

Screen

Pushbutton

Controls

Arm strap

Padded

Arm Cuff

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LIST OF PARTS

No tools are required to assemble the EuroACE. Four (4) AA batteries are included with the detector. The box for your detector contains the following parts:

 One (1) control housing with	 One (1) 28x22 cm DD
S-shaped stem	searchcoil
 One (1) upper stem and one	 Owner's manual
(1) lower stem connected	 Warranty Card
 One (1) wing nut, two (2)
mounting washers and
one (1) threaded bolt

If any part is missing, please contact your local dealer.

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









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DETECTOR ASSEMBLY

1.Align the holes in the mounting washers with the small posts on the lower stem and press firmly into place.

1.		2.

2.Slide the searchcoil onto the stem.

3.Insert the threaded bolt through the holes of the lower stem and searchcoil. Hand-tighten the searchcoil assembly with the wing nut.

3.		4.

4.Depress the spring clip in the S-stem and insert the control housing into the upper stem.

5.Depress the spring clip in the lower stem and adjust to the most comfortable operating length.

5.		6.

6.Wrap the cable snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the stem.

7.Insert the cable connector into the connector of the control housing and hand-tighten.

7.		8.

8.Adjust the arm cuff by removing the screw on the bottom and moving it to the other hole.

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EuroACE DISPLAY ELEMENTS

The EuroACE is designed with Garrett’s exclusive Graphic Target ID technology, which indicates the probable identification of a target along a horizontal scale that reads from ferrous metals (e.g. iron) on the left to low conductivity metals in the middle to high conductive metals (e.g. pure silver) on the right.

			
		Target	Discrimination
		ID Cursor	Pattern (Lower
	Target ID
		(Upper Scale)	Scale)
	Legend
			
			Coin Depth
Mode
			Indicator
Indicator

	
	Battery
Sensitivity	Level
Indicator	Indicator

 Mode—Indicates which of the five detection modes (Zero, Jewelry, Custom, Relics or Coins) has been selected by highlighting the corresponding word on the LCD screen.

 Target ID Legend—Works in conjunction with the Target ID Cursor to indicate a target's probable identity. Ferrous (iron) targets will indicate on the left half, non-ferrous targets that are thin or have low conductivity will indicate in the middle, and thick or high conductivity targets will indicate at the right.

 Target ID Cursor (Upper Scale)—The Target ID cursor, in conjunction with the Target ID Legend, indicates the probable identity of a detected target. The upper scale consists of twelve (12) graphic segments for Target ID.

 Lower Scale—The lower scale, or Notch Discrimination Scale, indicates the discrimination pattern. The EuroACE will produce an audible target response for the pixels that are switched on, and no audible response for those that have been switched off. The Target ID Cursor will always indicate all targets.

The discrimination pattern can be adjusted by changing modes and/or using the DISCRIM and Accept/Reject (/X) pushbuttons (see page 16).

 Coin Depth Indicator—The depth of a coin, or similar sized target, is indicated in 5cm increments. Sweep over the target with the searchcoil 2 to 3cm from the soil to get the most accurate reading. Note: targets larger than a coin may display shallower than actual depth while targets smaller than a coin may display deeper than actual depth.

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 Battery Level Indicator—Indicates the current battery condition. The detector will maintain full performance until the batteries need to be replaced. Replace batteries when there is only 1 segment remaining. NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used, but may have a shorter life per charge. You can expect 20 to 40 hours of operation depending on battery type and quality.

Access and replace the batteries by sliding the cover off the control housing. Remove batteries when the EuroACE will be stored for longer than 30 days.

 Sensitivity Indicator—The EuroACE has eight (8) settings for sensitivity. (See page 18 for information on when to adjust your sensitivity settings.)

AUDIO FEATURES

Headphone Jack—Any headphones with a 1/4” plug can be inserted into the jack at the rear of the Control Housing.

Tone ID—The Tone ID feature produces three distinct audible tones based on a target’s metal type and conductivity:

•High conductivity targets (such as silver) produce a unique belltone signal.

•Medium to low conductivity targets (such as jewelry or small gold), produce a medium-pitched audio signal.

• Ferrous targets (such as iron and nails) produce a low-pitch audio signal.

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