TROY CUSTOM DETECTORS,
INCORPORATED
SHADOWx2
SHADOWX2 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SHADOWX2 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Troy Custom Detectors SIIADOWx2 metal detector is part of a new series
of detectors designed to provide you with many happy hours of enjoyment in the most
rewarding hobby I can think of- treasure hunting. Ahead of you lie fascinating and
exciting experiences as you step into the past-uncovering artifacts lost by past generations
or as you take pleasure in the great outdoors with family and friends searching for
precious metals. I wish we could share these experiences with you, and all of us at Troy
Custom Detectors wish you the best of success.
Your
SHADOWx2 is capable of meeting your needs in a wide range of treasure
hunting situations. As with any other metal detector, familiarity with this instrument is
probably the limiting factor in determining how successful you can be. I recommend that
you read this manual and fully understand how to operate this detector before attempting
to use it in the field. As you become more familiar with your detector through practice
your rate of success will increase dramatically.
The
SHADOWx2 is a precision electronic instrument that will last for years if properly
cared for. Treat it right and it won't let you down.
Good Hunting!
Troy Galloway
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Custom Detectors, Incorporated, except in the manner described in this documentation.
© 1998 Troy Custom Detectors, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Troy Custom Detectors, Inc.
13015 Harkness Drive
Dallas, Texas 75243
(972)690-5703vl.l0
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 5
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6
GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING THE BOX 7
INSTALLING THE BATTERY 8
ASSEMBLING YOUR DETECTOR 9
ADJUSTING THE POLE & SEARCH COIL 11
QUICKSTART 12
Prepare for the QuickStart 12
Step I Perform an Audio Battery Test 13
Step 2 Adjust the SENSITIVITY control 13
Step 3 Perform an air test in Discriminate Mode 13
QuickCheek Pinpointing 15
Conclusion 17
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
CONTROLS 17
SENSITIVITY CONTROL 18
DISC LEVEL Control 19
COIN CHECK Control 19
QuickCheck PINPOINT Push-button 19
Controlling Audio Volume 20
TUNING YOUR DETECTOR 20
Selecting the proper operating mode 20
Setting the Sensitivity Level 21
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CONTENTS CONTINUED
Setting the Discrimination Level 21
Performing the Audio Battery Test 23
FIELD USE 24
Handling Your Detector 24
Planting a Test Garden 24
Recognizing false signals in Discriminate Mode 25
Pinpointing a Target 25
Recovering a Target 26
Recommended Recovery Methods 27
GENERAL INFORMATION
CARE AND USE 29
Basic Care 29
Protecting Your Investment 29
OPTIONALACCESSORIES 31
Scuff
Covers 31
Search Coils 31
Headphones 32
SPECIFICATIONS 32
CODE OF ETHICS 33
SHADOWX2 FEATURES 34
INDEX OF COMMON QUESTIONS 35
WARRANTY SERVICE BACK COVER
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY BACK COVER
The INDEX OF COMMON QUESTIONS on page 35
is a quick reference that guides you to the page containing the answers to some of
the more common questions new metal detector owners have.
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INTRODUCTION
To be successful in treasure hunting with your new detector you must:
• Use a high performance detector designed for the type
of treasure hunting you will be doing.
• Learn how to use your metal detector properly.
• Search where there is buried treasure to be found.
• Be persistent.
The
SHADOWX2
was designed for coin hunting, competition hunting and all-
purpose use. This multi-function detector is very powerful, yet very easy to use. Because
it is sensitive to all metals, it can be used to find a variety of jewelry, relics, gold etc.
When using this detector, you will also find unwanted "trash" metal such as nails, foil,
pull tabs, etc., just as you would with any other high-performance detector.
This OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL is designed to help you learn to
operate the detector properly for maximum performance in various search conditions.
Complete instructions on how to operate the
SHADOWx2
are found in the two main
sections: GETTING STARTED and OPERATING TECHNIQUES.
If you are new to metal detecting, we highly recommend reading and following the
entire GETTING STARTED section to develop the "feel" of your detector. Then, study
and practice the OPERATING TECHNIQUES section to get the best performance from
your detector.
If you are an experienced detectorist and are familiar with the concepts of metal
detecting, you may want to go directly to the OPERATING TECHNIQUES section.
Whatever your prior detecting experience is, the more skilled you become at operating
this detector, the more rewarding your results will be.
If you are new to treasure hunting with metal detectors, keep in mind that if there are
no valuable metal objects buried where you are searching, it won't matter how good your
metal detector is or how skilled and persistent you are. To learn more about where to
search for valuable buried metals, check with your detector dealer or bookseller for
magazines and books on treasure hunting.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SHADOWx2 is one of the first of its kind: an ultra-lightweight, compact
detector that packs the power and performance of a full-sized, heavier detector. By
simplifying features and complicated adjustments that cause a loss of performance
when used improperly, Troy Custom Detectors has created an easy to operate,
grab-and-go detector that's perfect for hobby, sport and travel.
The SHADOWX2 is a Transmitter-Receiver (TR) type detector that operates in
the Very Low Frequency (VLF) portion of the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum.
The detector uses only two control knobs and two push-buttons to provide full
VLF capabilities.
The performance of the SHADOWX2 will satisfy the requirements of the serious
detectorist, whether experienced or a beginner. The SHADOWx2 uses the latest
Surface Mount Technology to create one of the most unique Printed Circuit
Boards in the industry. This circuit board helps provide greater depth and more
sensitivity to smaller, less conductive metal objects or "targets" such as fine gold
jewelry.
The SHADOWX2 has features that make its power easy to use. The factory preset
ground rejection circuitry allows "turn-on-and-go" operation in virtually any
ground mineralization.* The Discriminate Mode is Silent Search, meaning the
searchcoil must be moving to detect a target. The QuickCheck Pinpointing makes
it simple to identify the exact location of the target.
The electronic miniaturization of Surface Mount Technology permits the complex,
powerful circuitry of the detectors to fit into a very small space. The result is a
detector that is so incredibly light there is no need to body mount the control
housing. This exclusive design feature adds to the
SHADOWx2's ease of use and
makes those longer searches more enjoyable.
The SHADOWX2 comes with a 7" round concentric searchcoil for best all-around
performance with good depth. A variety of optional searchcoils are also available
and will enhance the detector's performance under various conditions.
[See page 31]
*Operation may be more difficult in black sand or certain other extreme ground conditions.
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GETTING STARTED- UNPACKING THE BOX
Your
SHADOWX2 was shipped with these parts:
•
(
1) Upper Pole Assembly
Fully assembled, including upper pole stem with handle grip,
padded arm bracket and control housing
•
(
1) Middle Pole Assembly With Pole Lock
•
(
1) Lower Pole Assembly
Fully assembled with nylon pole tip complete with two
thick friction washers, mounting screw, lock washer and thumb nut.
•
(
1) 7" round, thin profile concentric searchcoil with 3' cable
• (1) 9 volt alkaline battery
•
(
1) Extra set of two thin friction washers
•
(
1) Operator Instruction Manual
•
(
1) Tesoro Warranty Card
If any of these items are missing, contact the Troy Custom Detectors Authorized Dealer
where you purchased your detector immediately.
Assembly of the
SHADOWx2 is simple and requires no special tools. Just install the
battery, mount the searchcoil on the lower pole assembly, connect the two pole
assemblies together, wrap the excess cable around the pole and plug the cable into the
control housing. Finally, adjust the pole length and searchcoil angle and you're ready!
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Your SHADOWX2 is equipped with an automatic battery test circuit so that you can
always be sure you are getting top performance. The battery should be checked after the
detector has been on for about 10 minutes, and then periodically when used for long
durations. For more detailed information, turn to Performing the Audio Battery Test on
page 23.
To install or replace the battery, first make sure the SENSITIVITY control is set to
POWER OFF--turned completely counterclockwise past the "click". Remove the battery
door from the back of the control housing. Do this by pressing your thumb firmly on the
louvered square--at the bottom of the battery door--and sliding the battery door upward
(in the direction of the arrow) while pushing.
Check the polarity on the battery and on the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Make sure that they match and simply drop a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery into the
compartment.
Replace the battery door by sliding it into place making sure the upper mount slots are
in line and the tongue is snapped in place.
GETTING STARTED
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ASSEMBLING YOUR DETECTOR
I) On the lower pole assembly, remove the mounting screw and thumb-nut from the
black nylon pole tip.
2) Insert the pole tip between the mounting ears of the search coil and
align the holes of the pole tip and washers with those of the mounting ears.
Note: The pole tip should fit very snugly into the mounting ears; however it may he
necessary to use the thin friction washers instead.
3) Insert the mounting screw through the holes in the mounting ears and pole tip--
entering from the side opposite the cable connection.
4)
Install the thumb nut on the mounting screw and tighten by hand.
Note: Do not over-tighten the thumb nut. It should he snug, hut not too difficult to loosen
up.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
5) On the upper pole assembly, depress the two spring buttons and slide the middle pole
assembly into the upper pole assembly until the spring buttons click into the holes--
locking the two assemblies into place. Tighten the pole lock to secure the two assemblies
together.
6) Slide lower pole assembly into middle pole until spring buttons click into the first set
of adjustment holes. Turn pole lock to tighten--locking the assembly into place.
7) Wrap the cable around the pole leaving enough slack near the search coil to permit
search-coil adjustment.
Note: Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the searchcoil. Since the detector is
sensitive enough to "see" the tiny wires in the cable, a floppy cable causes false signals
as the searchcoil senses the moving wire.
8) Plug the male cable end into the female connector on the control housing and tighten
the cable thumb nut. You are finished!
Note: You will want to adjust the pole length and the searchcoil angle to your
preference.
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ADJUSTING THE POLE AND SEARCHCOIL
The pole length should be adjusted so that the detector does not become
uncomfortable or tiring after long periods of use. The detector grip should rest in your
hand with your arm relaxed, your elbow straight but not locked, with the pole extending
out in front of you at the approximate angle shown in the photo.
You should be able to swing the detector back and forth in front of you--using relaxed
shoulder movement--while keeping the searchcoil as close to the ground as possible. This
swinging movement is often called a "sweep".
The search coil should not touch the ground during your sweep. The pole length
should be adjusted to allow this without having to lift the detector with your elbow or
shoulder. The searchcoil should rest about one inch above the ground while you are
standing erect. The angle of the searchcoil should allow the bottom to be parallel to the
ground.
The pole length is adjusted by depressing the spring buttons and extending or
shortening the pole until the spring buttons click into the set of holes that give you the
most comfortable pole length.
To adjust the searchcoil angle, simply loosens the searchcoil thumb nut slightly and
move the searchcoil into the desired position; tighten the searchcoil thumb nut by hand so
that the searchcoil will hold in place.
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