White’s Electronics Classic 5 ID User Manual

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Classic® 5

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Classic® 5

Guide to this Manual

Assembly...................................................................................... 3

Batteries ........................................................................................ 4

Operating Instructions ............................................................... 5

Explanation Of DISPLAY........................................................... 8

Explanation Of SENS (Sensitivity) ........................................... 10

Explanation Of Disc (Discrimination) ..................................... 10

Explanation Of PINPOINT/ALL METAL Toggle.................. 11

Search Methods ........................................................................... 12

Headphones................................................................................. 13

Proper Care Of Your Detector ................................................... 14

Advanced Operator .................................................................... 15

Service .......................................................................................... 16

Warranty ...................................................................................... 17

Classic® 5

Carry Carton

To Assemble:

I. Remove all parts from shipping carton and check the assembly page to make sure parts are present.

II. There are rubber washers between clevis/lower rod and loop ears. Use only nonmetallic washers, fiber bolt, and thumbnut to secure loop to clevis/lower rod.

III. Unlock rod camlocks and insert clevis/lower rod into center rod, center rod into curved "S" rod so that stainless steel spring clip buttons line up and lock into one of the adjustment holes. Turn camlock to secure.

IV. Unravel loop cable and wind the cable around the clevis and rod assembly, first revolution over the top of the rod. Wind cable all the way to the top of the curved "S" rod, about five revolutions. Plug loop connector into control box and screw finger tight to secure.

Loop/Searchcoil

Cam Locks

Pinpoint All Metal Toggle Control

Loop Cable

Loop Connector

Washers between each loop ear & clevis

Cable Retainers

Twist and insert each end of

handle (provided) through

top of shipping carton

into second flap.

“S” Rod

Elbow Cup Strap

Elbow Cup Foam Pad

V. Grip the instrument by the handle, with your arm in the elbow cup, and sweep the loop over the floor. If the instrument fit feels uncomfortable, adjust the elbow cup by removing and repositioning the bolt/thumbnut and installing in one of the optional positions. If necessary, readjust clevis/ lower rod position.

VI. Adjust the elbow cup strap so that it is loose enough for you to slide your arm in and out without loosening each time you want to set the detector down.

VII. Remove protective paper from the black elbow cup foam pads, carefully align each in the elbow cup and press firmly into place.

VIII. Install battery as described in the next section, decal facing down, with plastic tab and steel contacts facing toward inside of battery compartment.

IX. It should be noted at this point that the detector may not work as expected indoors due to the high degree of metals used in modern construction. It is best to tune and practice out-of-doors to ensure stable, predictable results.

Control Box

Battery Compartment Door

Battery Compartment Latches

Classic® 5

CAUTION

Battery #802-5211

Batteries

I. Standard Batteries:

A. The standard battery holder holds eight “AA” cell batteries. Alkalines are recommended for use with this model. During normal searching conditions you can expect about 70 hours of hunting

time from one set of eight Alkalines.

B. Non-alkalines can be used in

this holder. When non-alkalines

or rechargeable “AA” cells are

used detecting time (before

replacement/recharge)

will be reduced to about 50 hours.

C. Once the batteries become

weak, the beep over metal targets will

be reduced in volume. Shortly thereafter,

the instrument will no longer respond to metals.

D. The battery compartment opens by gently pulling down on the front of each of the two latches on the bottom of the control box.

C. Slide the door closed so that it snaps securely.

D. Insert the battery holder into the detector so that

the decal is facing down, with the battery holder door tab and metal contact points facing toward the inside of the battery compartment.

1. Close the battery compartment door and secure the two latches on the bottom of the case. Hook the front of each latch first, then press down on the rear.

III. Rechargeable Batteries:

A. White’s manufactures an optional rechargeable battery system for this model. Quick charge and overnight charge options are provided, as well as the latest in state of the art nonmemory characteristics.

1. White’s nicad battery #802-5211, and charger #509-0022 are recommended for use with the Classic® models.

II. Using The Standard Battery Holder:

A. Slide open the battery holder lid (decal side of battery holder) by applying gentle upward pressure on the tab of the door so that it unlocks. Slide the door away from the battery box exposing the cell positions.

B. Remove any old cells from the holder. Note the (+) and (-) positions of each cell and the (+) and (-) for each position marked inside the cell tray. Install new “AA” cells noting carefully the correct (+) and (-) positions.

1. If the cells are installed incorrectly, the detector may require service by an Authorized Service Center.

Operating Instructions

Center Position

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I. Once fully assembled, and the batteries installed, set the ON/OFF SENS knob to the “P” (Preset) position set the DISC knob to the RING RANGE “P” (Preset) position, set the ALL METAL toggle (located on the handle/rod) to the center DISC position.

II. The SENS (Sensitivity) knob turns the instrument ON/OFF and adjusts the responsiveness of the detector to metal targets as well as interference from external electrical sources and ground peculiarities.

A. In most conditions the “P” (Preset) position is ideal. l. If interference becomes apparent (false signals or

instability) reduce the SENS control (counterclockwise) until smooth, stable operation is restored.

2. If smooth, stable operation is noted at “P” (Preset), increasing the SENS control (clockwise) may increase detection depth so long as the ground is not extremely mineralized.

3. The SENS control will also dictate the sensitivity of the ID display. If set too high for the conditions the display may either become unreliable, or tend to fill in with all the display blocks. If this occurs once in a while ignore it as the display will clear itself automatically upon the detection of any real metal target. However, if the display fills in regularly, we advice reducing the sensitivity control by turning it slightly counterclockwise.

III. The DISC (Discrimination) knob adjusts the level of audio rejection against trash metals.

A. The Ring Range “P” (Preset) is recommended for most general purpose searching. In this position, the detector will reject most iron and light foil and respond to most valuables including jewelry.

1. Positions lower (counterclockwise) than Ring Range provide even less trash metal rejection, to the point of detecting virtually all types of common metals except small iron and small stainless steel.

B. The Coin Range “P” (Preset) is optional. In this position, the detector will reject more trash metals including aluminum pull tabs. The display will continue to indicate ID even though the audio discriminator will signal with a reject sound. Nickels and some jewelry will also be rejected at this DISC setting.

1. Positions higher (clockwise) than the Coin Range will provide even greater degrees of trash metal rejection.

4. When not in use, turn the SENS (Sensitivity) knob fully counterclockwise until it clicks indicating the instrument is turned OFF. Remove battery from unit, and remove batteries from holder/tray prior to prolonged periods of storage.

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C. The most useful range on this control is between the Ring Range “P” and Coin Range “P” positions. If when searching at the Ring Range position you feel you are digging too much trash, adjust slightly toward the Coin Range and try again. Finding the lowest (furthest counterclockwise) position that eliminates the common trash metals in your area is important in order to find items of jewelry.

D. When a trash metal is being rejected, it will produce a shorter sounding beep that is typically inconsistent, a click or flutter-sounding beep. When a valuable metal is accepted it will produce a consistent, smooth, solid, and longer sounding beep.

E. Some large trash metals, such as pieces of lead, pot metal, aluminum or tin will produce a good sound regardless of the DISC control position

IV. Once either Ring Range “P” or Coin Range “P” has been selected, sweep the round loop very near to the ground passing it from side to side. The loop must be swept (in motion) for metals to respond and provide accurate discrimination. Each pass of the loop from left to right (or from right to left) should overlap the last by at least 50% and take about two seconds. If the loop is swept very very slowly or is stopped, the detector may not respond to metal.

V. At this point, it is a good idea to find an area outof-doors relatively free of metal to practice. Place a coin on the ground. Pass the loop over the coin. Note that some loop movement is necessary to receive a good clean sound. Note that if you sweep the loop too slow the coin doesn’t respond well.

VI. Now place a large nail, and/or a steel bottle cap (not aluminum) on the ground. Sweep the loop over these metals. Note the inconsistency in the beep, and that it is a shorter click or has a flutter to the sound. An operator will soon learn to ignore the clicks or flutter sounds trash produces and listen for the smooth consistent beep that coins and other valuable metals produce.

A. The exact point on the DISC control a trash metal is rejected will change slightly with the ground conditions. However, the following DISC control range is typical. (See first graphic on this page.)

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