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Chapter 1 DFX™ Assembly
COIN PROGRAM
SQUEEZE & RELEASE TRIGGER
AFTER BATT. CHECK.
SCROLL OPTIONS
ATER BATT. CHECK USE
TO SCROLL CURRENT SETTINGS
OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
GROUND BALANCE ONL
Y
WHILE SEARCHING HOLD THE
TRIGGER AND PRESS
BATTER
Y CHECK
WHILE SEARCHING, HOLD THE
TRIGGER AND PRESS
REVERSE DISPLA
Y
WHILE SEARCHING. HOLD
THE TRIGGER AND PRESS
PRESS FOR
LIGHT/DARK BACKGROUND.
RELEASE TRIGGER
BACKLIGHT
IN SEARCH MODE, HOLD THE
TRIGGER AND PRESS
RELEASE TRIGGER
PUSH
AIR/GND BALANCE
IN SEARCH MODE PRESS
TO RE-AIR/GND BALANCE
VIEW ANGLE
WHILE SEARCHING HOLD
THE TRIGGER AND PRESS
RELEASE TRIGGER
PUSH
"HOT KEY" SHORTCUTS
CLEVIS
LOWER

Chapter 1 DFX™ Assembly
buried targets will not produce the normal depth
Remove all parts from shipping carton and
There are rubber washers between clevis/lower
Unlock "S" rod camlock and insert clevis/low-
Unravel loop cable and wind the cable around
buttons line up and lock into the rod on top of the
readjust clevis/lower rod length with the spring clip
buttons so that the search coil can be held near the
fl oor without requiring stooping over.
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Grip the instrument by the handle, with your
arm in the elbow cup with strap secure, and sweep
the loop/search coil over the fl oor. If the instrument
fi t feels uncomfortable, adjust the elbow cup by
removing
and repositioning the bolt/thumbnut and installing

Chapter 2 DFX™ Batteries
The standard battery holder (blue decal) holds
Non-alkaline batteries can be used in this holder.
When non-alkalines or rechargeable “AA”
recharge) may be reduced.
"LOW BAT" will automatically appear on the
The battery compartment opens by gently pull-
problems with this power supply.
When the instrument is turned on the battery volt-
press the ARROW DOWN control.

Chapter 2 DFX™ Batteries
page for charge time. A full charge will last ten to
battery holder) by applying gentle upward
pressure on the tab of the door so that it unlocks.

Chapter 2 DFX™ Batteries
The battery will lose its charge during stor-
rechargeable batteries for long periods of time
Do not discharge the battery in devices other
provided with your detector can be recharged at any
Regardless of whether or not it already has a
partial charge, memory will not occur.
White's has provided the leading edge of re-
battery's current condition.
proper QUICK charge time.
To charge, insert the charger plug into the battery
pack jack, located near the plastic tab and
It is normal for the battery and charger to get

Chapter 2 DFX™ Batteries
or volatile memory is retained so
recover volatile memory immediately squeeze and
release the TRIGGER once the detector is turned
memory (programs saved in
When using fresh batteries, the voltage will initially
plateau there for most of its life. Once the recharge-
rest of the circuitry. This is often noted by peculiari-
detector ON, and check for proper function.
by up to 50%, depending on battery type.
use, or a defect due to a problem with a White's

Chapter 3 DFX™ Quick Start
With the TRIGGER in the center position,
press the ON/OFF control and an automatic
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After you have assembled the DFX™ and inserted the
battery pack, follow these simple steps to start
treasure hunting!
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Practice a smooth sweep of
Walk forward slowly. Take small steps no greater
properly adjusted rod or elbow support, and limited
body movement. Hold the handle loosely. Adjust
pop bottlecap on the ground. Pass the loop over it
be used as it is a different
When the display prompts you to AIR BALANCE
by holding the loop at waist level and press EN-
"beeps" and you lower the search coil to the
then automatically "tracks

Chapter 3 DFX™ Quick Start
based on their V.D.I. reference number. There are
at the bottom of the display
provides a fi nal vote as to whether or not the target
Sweep the loop over the target several times
information is also available (See PRO
Valuable targets will show up on the positive
Look for consistency. In ideal conditions, coins
In less than ideal conditions, coins may produce
recognizably different pattern than valuable targets.
One of the most visual benefi ts of the Signa-
produce such obviously wide patterns. In very bad
positive bars, in a fairly narrow tall group.

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Chapter 3 DFX™ Quick Start
While the TRIGGER is being held, the loop doesn't
Targets that are near the surface, because
In the Basic Adjustments, DC Sensitivity
In the PRO OPTIONS under AUDIO, V.C.O.
The depth reading has two indication bars.

Chapter 3 DFX™ Quick Start
- Prior to searching and digging you
- Know the laws that apply to the area you
- Care must be taken to dig in a way that is
recommended tools and methods for your area.
- When searching, remove all trash you come
Your dealer knows of metal detect-
protect the hobby. A club is a great way to not only
jects) most common junk items like nails, foil, pull
rejection), desirable because of the high degree of
required. Good program for lawns, parks, and play-
NO AUDIO DISCRIMINATION. All
better, this mode will offer good results for the oc-

Chapter 4 DFX™ Basic Adjustments
pear on the display. Use the ARROW controls to
Note: when ENTER is pressed the square
How loud a target beeps when detected.
The slight hum or background sound heard continuously during searching.
3. TONE (AUDIO FREQUENCY) -
Selects the frequency or pitch of sound the detector produces.
4. AUDIO DISCRIMINATION -
The ability to reject trash, different sounds for different types of targets.
The ability to operate without the threshold or background hum.
Degree instrument is responsive to signals in the discriminate (motion) modes.
Degree instrument is responsive to signals in non-discriminate (non-motion)
Used in dark conditions to light the display improving visibility.
Adjusts the display for low or high temperature visibility.

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you can go beyond the last BASIC
ple Volume) and the trigger has been squeezed and
released to return to a search mode, you can return
releasing the TRIGGER for searching. Then during
balanced in any mode, then turned off. "HOT KEY"
Squeeze & release TRIGGER
After battery check, use AR-
press ENTER to re-Air/Ground Balance.
While searching, hold the
release TRIGGER to return to searching.
background will not change battery life. It will
bination with backlight. Reversed display is only
In search mode, hold TRIGGER
While searching, hold the TRIG-

saves your current settings in that
program positions. They will remain permanently
memory regardless if the machine
program. EEPROM is a special type of computer
Chapter 4 DFX™ Basic Adjustments
Once all of the changes you desire have been
Use the ARROW controls to select one of the
You now must make one of three choices (use the
Once all of the changes you desire have been
You now must make one of three choices (use the
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press ENTER. Use the ARROW controls to select
press ENTER. And so on using up to sixteen digits.
point where no symbol or letter appears and press
pressing ENTER until that digit is again fl ashing,
program something that relates to what it is used
Once you have SAVED and pressed ENTER, or
Squeeze and release the TRIGGER to con-
tinue searching using your new custom program.
Press ENTER, select LOAD and press
ENTER to continue searching using your
Press MENU to return to choose or develop a
different program than what you stored.
When the detector is turned back on, regardless
keep the same program with a new name, fi rst
- When a Custom Program is
particularly for those who manually set the Ground
release the TRIGGER. The last Ground Balance
- The last Basic Adjustment
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relationship of the current setting to minimum and
possible sound a shallow target can produce. High
relationship of the current setting to minimum and

Chapter 4 DFX™ Basic Adjustments
provides the best defi nition for your ears. Press
producing different sounds for different types
producing a broken "cut-short" sound. Valuables are
use the ENTER control to turn AUDIO DISC. ON
under Discrimination, can specifi c targets (V.D.I.

Chapter 4 DFX™ Basic Adjustments
be used to accept all metal targets while using
produce a threshold. This may not be noticed,

press ENTER control to turn MIXED MODE ON
perform properly. See chart on (page 20). MIXED
When Mixed Mode is on, all types of metals will
targets accepted by the discriminate
program will produce a high-pitched
are directly determined by the
reject V.D.I. numbers in the Pro Options under
produce a lower volume sound when the loop is
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Chapter 4 DFX™ Basic Adjustments
being used in the discriminate modes (those which
require movement of the loop).
require movement of the loop to respond. D.C.
predictable operation while allowing for reasonable

relationship of the current setting to minimum
battery life by as much as 50% depending on the
When the detector is fi rst turned on, it is
be saved as part of a custom program, for example
When Backlight is ON and the TRIGGER
pressing MENU will bring up the BACKLIGHT
to select a level you can see the
BACKLIGHT is no different than
preset programs use the OFF (0) setting
Chapter 4 DFX™ Basic Adjustments

knob indicates the relationship of the current set-
preset programs. The display may be unreadable at
ronment. Custom VIEWING ANGLE settings will
be saved when Custom Programs are stored for
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Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
Self Adjusting Threshold or Auto-tune, automatically maintains threshold.
Assigns each V.D.I. target number its own special tone or sound.
Motion modes produce the same, or different volume, based on target depth.
Automatically updates Ground Balance during searching.
Positive or negative AUTOTRAC
Prevents tracking the ground during target detection.
(Manual Ground Balance) Coarse viewing, or overriding automatic.
(Manual Ground Balance) Fine viewing, or overriding automatic.
Speeds EDIT by dragging ACCEPT or REJECT with ARROW controls.
Speeds target responses, so close together targets each respond.
Graphic display representation of metal targets, ON/OFF.
Response intensity to produce a display indication & 3rd V.D.I. digit@ 86 and higher.
Measurement of ground, or metal target, during pinpointing.
information collects over multiple loop passes.
Emphasizes common or predominate SignaGraph
30. 2 FREQUENCY (BEST DATA) -
32. V.D.I. (NORMALIZED) -
2 Frequency modes (Best Data and Correlate) automatically have V.D.I Normalized ON
kHz) V.D.I. chart/numbers painted on the top of the DFX control box. Normalization recalculates signals for this traditional

press MENU and the MAIN MENU will appear.
know how to use the MENU control, the Arrow
ber, squeezing and releasing the trigger returns to a
Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
be squeezed and released to recover short

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
unless the loop is moved too far away from the
releasing the TRIGGER several times as the loop

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
Without S.A.T. SPEED (a setting of 0), changes in
produce changes in the THRESHOLD sound. The
repeatedly to maintain the THRESHOLD. This is
particularly noticeable in non-discriminate modes,
beach hunting and relic hunting require slightly
requires the fastest settings (highest numbers).

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pitch. Target ranges can easily be identifi ed by their
pitch of their sound. Reject targets still break up or
pitches). The higher the V.D.I. number, the higher
pitched tone the stronger the target becomes.
pitch of the sound. An excellent aid in pinpoint-

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Allows motion modes to produce different volume

allows the instrument to automati-
is recommended for typical search condi-
operation is affected by TRAC
When ON, "TRACK" appears on right side of dis-
be a valuable aid in determining the relative ground
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bers) it takes a signifi cant change in the ground to

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options

rent automatic Ground Balance setting (Air/Ground
ride of the automatic balancing features to select a
When manually adjusting the Ground Balance, it
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Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
perfect balancing as the automatic balance is
(negative or low numbers) or
(positive or high numbers). COARSE and
range from -95 to +10 represents the ground rejec-
be expected to targets which indicate in the V.D.I.
balance doesn't exactly work like a discriminator,
justment can continue un-

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
reference numbers that are listed on the top right-
program. The only exception being the temporary
recommended settings. Only the Custom Programs

REJECTION to suit personal preference and area
beach or in a park that has lots of small foil, AC-
reduced sensitivity setting may help eliminate some
best overall detection depth however, with the
rejection is seldom practical. TONE I.D. is a more
practical choice. The idea of discrimination is to
reject all trash while accepting all valuables. The
will be good targets, and the
usually produces more good targets than trash. The
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Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
press ENTER to change the ACCEPT/REJECT
rent status in regular EDIT, you can set them the

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
Squeeze and release the TRIGGER.
the instrument by sweeping them one at a
time in front of the loop until the desired
accept or reject sound is heard.
Press either ARROW control to return to
the LEARN selection display.
Press ENTER control to select LEARN
Squeeze and release the TRIGGER to
return to a searching mode.
you have learned a target is extremely
porary until saved in a Custom Program.
program, the ACCEPT or REJECT V.D.I. numbers

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
When a metal is detected, it takes a fraction of a
preferences of the individual and the conditions in

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Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
Hot rocks (rocks higher or different in mineraliza-
promise between total rejection or total acceptance
Whiteʼs models. At 20 the same characteristics can
be expected as EDIT REJECT +95 provided with
rejecting +95 is achieved. A hot rock may or may
rejecting all hot rocks (20).

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preference feature. Individuals may like or dis-

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
GROUND FILTERING is adjustable with the
performance than 2 in slightly higher ground miner-
performance levels never before available.
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Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
the ICON (NAIL, FOIL, PULL TAB,
V.D.I. numbers from appearing
play indications will appear regardless of whether
bers from appearing on the display. The disadvan-
pected, ICONS may be distracting. In such cases,

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
require a strong target signal to trigger the display

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
When D.C. PHASE is ON, and the TRIGGER
When a target is located, or when the operator
proper D.C. PHASE reading for the target alone.
plex. Results are not always repeatable in varied
relationships of these features.
When considering specifi c numbers it is important
virtually invisible to the detector. These conditions

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
will completely fi ll, requiring that
required. FADE will gradually reset or clear the
to eliminate old information.
necessarily allow showing of
the information received, and shows this
bination with ACCUMULATE it has more infor-
received only within that sweep. Fade is not
pass of the loop will clear the display and pro-

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used. Electrical interference may make it diffi cult

Chapter 5 DFX™ Pro Options
both 3 kHz and 15 kHz are automatically rejected.
remaining methods. In other words, an opera-
personal preferences. No one setting will be ide-
present mostly iron type characteristics possibly
better choice. The same area when the soil is wet
be particularly aware of this wet/dry phenomena

When operating in the 1 Frequency (3 kHz) mode
When OFF in the 1 Frequency (3 kHz) mode the
When operating in the 1 Frequency (15 kH
ration at Whiteʼs traditional frequency 6.59
revered for there performance in high iron black
range targets are the primary targets.
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The high end compresses and the low end expands.

Chapter 5 DFX™ EEPROM Programs
Whiteʼs has pre-loaded each of the four custom
programs, and using the SAVE or NAME feature
revert to their original factory settings. Only the
programs saved in one of the four available EE-
release the trigger) will maintain changes to a fac-
program to one of the EEPROM positions it is no
1. Turn the detector ON and wait for the
2. Press ENTER to enter the Preset programs.
3. Use ARROW DOWN to scroll down the
Preset Program pages/screens until you see
thecursor beside the EEPROM program
5. Press ENTER again to LOAD the program.
6. Air/Ground Balance and your ready to search
using the program stored in that position.
preferences for the particular features and settings,

Chapter 5 DFX™ EEPROM Programs
A good general purpose program where the
majority of the trash is iron and small/
medium foil and the majority of the ex
pected targets are coins.
Popular performance modifi cations include:
Ground Filtering adjustment 2 for lower
minerals 3 medium minerals.
Remember...if consistently digging a
particular trash target, simply make note
of the typical V.D.I. reference numbers,
go to Disc Edit and change those specifi c
V.D.I. numbers for rejection. Re-save
any changes if future use is desired.
Provides a primarily coin program targeted more
toward trashy public areas. Rejects common
aluminum at the sacrifi cing of some jewelry.
Jewelry 18 K and above in the medium size
category is not likely to respond. However, areas
of common abundant aluminum trash can be
searched with good coin results as well as 14K
jewelry in the medium to small category. The
only way to get all the jewelry is to dig all the
aluminum, lead, and brass, which can be tedious
to the point of frustration in trashy areas.
Popular Performance modifi cations include:
Ground Filtering 2 for lower mineral areas,
4 for more mineralized areas.
Re-save any changes if future use
Re-save any changes if future use
Primarily a showroom or bench program for
testing or demonstrating, likely the fi rst
EEPROM slot an individual would choose to
save their own program in place of.
A high performance general purpose program not
for the meek at heart. Advanced features TONE
I.D., V.C.O., wide open DISC EDIT acceptance
of all nonferrous (valued alloy) targets, and high
Sensitivity/Gain, make this program really sing
for those who can handle the various audio
pitches and depth of information. If you like
silent search, this isnʼt the program for you
Sensitivities and Gains may need to be reduced
in areas of heavy electrical interference.
Popular Performance modifi cations include;
Ground Filtering 2 for lower
mineralization, 4 for higher

Preset Program Settings
TONE (AUDIO FREQ.) 0 - 255
V.D.I. SENSITIVITY 0 - 99
PREAMP GAIN PREAMP GAIN 1 - 4
2 FREQUENCY (BEST DATA) ON/OFF
2 FREQUENCY (CORRELATE) ON/OFF
1 FREQUENCY (15 kHz) ON/OFF

Custom EEPROM Program Settings
TONE (AUDIO FREQ.) 0 - 255
V.D.I. SENSITIVITY 0 - 99
PREAMP GAIN PREAMP GAIN 1 - 4
2 FREQUENCY (BEST DATA) ON/OFF
2 FREQUENCY (CORRELATE) ON/OFF
1 FREQUENCY (15 kHz) ON/OFF

Glossary
Any mode or control setting allowing total acceptance of all metal types, iron, aluminum, tin,
Circuitry which produces different audio tones (pitch) for different target's conductivity.
One of the most extreme components of non-conductive, negative ground minerals. Mag-
Any intentionally buried or secreted hoard of valuables.
One of the major mineral types which make up the positive ground minerals. Wet
The measure of a metal target's ability to allow eddy currents on its surface.
The greatest measure of a metal detectors ability to transmit an electromagnetic fi eld into the
Method of manually or automatically desensitizing a metal detector so that it may locate the
Circuitry which ignores or otherwise indicates, a specifi c target based on its conductiv-
A loss or increase in threshold caused by temperature, time, or battery condition.
Small circulating currents of electricity.
Descriptive of any iron or iron bearing material.
The number of complete alternating current cycles produced by the transmit oscillator per
A state of operation in which specialized circuitry can ignore the masking effect ground
A rock which contains a higher concentration of mineralization than the surrounding ground.
Refers to the total volume (average) of ground penetrated by a metal detector.
Series of listings and prompts on a visual display designed to aid the operator in feature selection.
Metallic substances: iron, foil nickel, aluminum, gold, brass, copper, silver, etc.
An electronic component that can be programed to perform certain electronic functions.
Any soil containing conductive or magnetic components.
A condition of operation selected by the operator for specifi c functions.
Any mode that requires loop movement to respond to metals.
Not of iron, any metal that is not iron.
Any mode of operation that doesn't require movement of the loop to respond to metal
The length of time between eddy current generation sustained on a metals surface and the resulting
Finding the exact center of a metal target.
An indication of a target non-acceptance by silence or a broken sound.
The measure or capacity of a metal detector to perceive changes in conductivity within the
An audio or display response alerting the operator that a target has been detected.
The ability of a metal detector to maintain smooth predictable performance.
Refers to any object that causes an audio or display indication.
Glossary

If within two years (24 months) from the original date of purchase, your White's detector fails due
Simply return the complete detector to the Dealer where you purchased it, or to your nearest
This is a transferable manufacturer warranty, which covers the instrument two years from the
Items excluded from the warranty are non-rechargeable batteries, accessories that are not standard
White's registers your purchase only if the Sales Registration Card is fi lled out and returned to the
The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alterations,
Duration of any implied warranty (e.g., merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose)
In addition, the stated warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may have other rights
The foregoing is the only warranty provided by White's as the manufacturer of your metal detector.
Owner Info

White's Service Centers
Whiteʼs reputation has been built on quality products backed by qual-
Contact your Dealer. There may be a quick,
Double check the obvious, such as batteries,
Be sure to send all necessary parts with your
Always include a letter of explanation about
Take care in packaging instruments for ship-
ping. Always insure your package.
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