Whites electronics M6 User Manual

	M6 Table of Contents
M6 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Assembly ...............................................................................	2
Assembly Instructions .........................................................................................................................	3
Chapter 2 Batteries .................................................................................	4
Standard Battery Holder ......................................................................................................................	4
Using the Standard Battery Holder .....................................................................................................	4
Rechargeable Battery (Opt.) ................................................................................................................	5
Battery Check ......................................................................................................................................	5
Chapter 3 M6 Quick Start ..................................................................	6-7
Chapter 4 Display .. ............................................................................	8-9
Chapter 5 Controls ...............................................................................	11
AUTO TRAC® ...............................................................................................................................	12-13
SENS (Sensitivity) ......................................................................................................................	14-15
DISC (Discrimination) ................................................................................................................	16-17
Chapter 6 Searching.............................................................................	18
Pinpoint Technique ............................................................................................................................	18
Headphones .......................................................................................................................................	19
Field Use & Tuning Tips .............................................................................................................	20-21
Chapter 7 Information..........................................................................	22
Proper Care ........................................................................................................................................	22
Service ...............................................................................................................................................	23
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................	24
Warranty Transfer ..............................................................................................................................	25
Owner Information ............................................................................................................................	26
White's (UK)Ltd Warranty ................................................................................................................	27
White's (UK)Ltd Warranty Transfer ..................................................................................................	28

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Chapter 1 M6 Assembly

Assembly WASHERS

BETWEEN

EACH LOOP EAR & CLEVIS

Twist and insert each end of handle (provided) through top of shipping carton into second flap.

(CARRY CARTON)

LOOP OR SEARCH

COIL

		DISPLAY
	CABLE RETAINER	1/ VDI Numbers
		2/ Target Identification
	CAMLOCK	3/ Target Depth
		4/ Pinpoint Location
CLEVIS	LOOP CABLE	5/ Battery Voltage
LOWER
ROD

CENTER

ROD

TARGET VDI

REFERENCE CHART

"S" ROD
TRIGGER
Decal behind display shows
three functions/positions
of the TRIGGER
Remove decal paper from the two rubber
bumpers. Install on the bottom of the
control box, one in each of the front corners	DISC
(shown below by "X"). Press in place and
hold firmly for a few seconds then release.
LOOP
CONNECTOR

ELBOW

CUP

TRAC

STRAP

TOGGLE

ELBOW CUP

	ON/OFF	FOAM PADS
	SENSITIVITY
		INSIDE ELBOW
		CUP

	CONTROL BOX
	BOTTOM OF			BATTERY
	CONTROL BOX
		BATTERY		COMPARTMENT
				LATCHES
		COMPARTMENT HEADPHONE
2		DOOR	JACK

Assembly Instructions

1.Remove all parts from shipping carton and check the assembly page to make sure the kit is complete.

2.There are rubber washers between clevis/lower rod and loop ears. Use only the provided washers, fiber bolt, and thumbnut to secure loop/ search coil to clevis/lower rod.

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

4.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. Use the black cable retainers, one near the loop, and one behind the display, to hold the loop cable in place. Plug loop connector into control box and screw finger tight to secure.

5.Unlock control box rod camlock and insert curved "S" rod so that stainless steel spring clip buttons line up and lock into the rod on top of the control box. The "S" rod is designed to curve up toward the display. However, those who prefer to sweep the loop close to their feet may desire to assemble the "S" rod to curve down toward the ground. Turn camlock to secure. Plug loop connector into control box, screw lock ring to secure.

6.Grip the instrument by the handle, with your arm in the elbow cup with strap secure, and sweep the loop/ search coil 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,

Chapter 1 M6 Assembly

readjust clevis/lower rod length with the spring clip buttons so that the search coil can be held near the floor and remain standing comfortably.

7.Remove the protective paper from the two black elbow cup foam pads. Carefully align pads on the inside of the elbow cup, one on each side of the center rod, and press firmly into place.

8.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. The elbow cup strap provides extra leverage and control, however, some prefer not to use it.

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

10.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 outdoors to ensure stable, predictable results. Additionally, freshly-buried targets will not produce the normal depth and discrimination results of targets that have been naturally lost and settled in the ground. It may take a number of years for freshly-buried targets to respond at true depths and discriminate accurately. The best way to determine true detection depth is to use real search conditions.

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Chapter 2 M6 Batteries

Batteries

Battery	CAUTION
	Holder	#802-
		7150

LIFT	TAB	AND
			PULL

Using the

Standard Battery Holder

1.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.

2.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.

Standard Battery Holder

1.The standard battery holder holds eight “AA” cell batteries equalling 12 volts total. Alkalines are recommended for use with this model. During normal searching conditions you can expect about

40hours of hunting time from a quality set of eight alkaline batteries.

2.Non-alkaline batteries can be used in this holder. When non-alkalines or rechargeable “AA”

cells are used, detecting time (before replacement/ recharge) may be reduced to about 30-35

hours.

3.The battery voltage appears automatically on the display when the SENS knob is used to turn the M6 "ON". Once the batteries become weak (8 volts)

"Lo Bat" will automatically appear on the display during searching. At that point the batteries should be replaced. Alkalines provide some reserve time after "Lo Bat" appears, rechargeables do not.

4.The battery compartment opens by gently pulling down on the front of each of the two latches (on the bottom of the control box) releasing the catch and hinging open the door.

If the cells are installed incorrectly, the detector may require service by an Authorized

Service Center.

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

4.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.

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.

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Rechargeable Battery (Optional)

A rechargeable battery system is not standard equipment with your M6, however, high quality systems are available.

White's rechargeable battery #802-5211, and charger #509-0022 are recommended and offer quick charge and overnight charge options.

Rechargeable batteries deliver fairly constant voltage until they're nearly dead. If you use them until they are dead, they will deteriorate more quickly than if you only use them until their voltage starts to drop significantly. Rechargeables should be taken out of the detector and recharged as soon as you notice "Lo Bat" on the display.

Rechargeable batteries will not provide the same amount of continuous use as a new set of Alkaline batteries.

Chapter 2 M6 Batteries

Non-rechargeable batteries will start to drop in voltage as soon as they are put into use and then steadily diminish in voltage until they die. The Nicad rechargeable battery pack, however, will diminish very slowly (plateau) somewhat steadily, then drop quickly.

Headphone use prolongs all battery life.

Battery life will vary a great deal with temperature, number of target signals, battery type, brand, and shelf life.

Alkaline Batteries may be used well into the "Lo Bat" indication. Rechargeables can not.

Battery Packs are available (#802-7150). It is a good idea to have a spare set when far away from a new battery.

BatteryCAUTION

					Using the Battery Charger on Quick Charge Setting
	5
	4.5												Any voltage reading
	4
													less than 8 volts-
	3.5
													charge for 5 hours
	3
Charging													maximum on
	2.5												Quick Charge
Hours	2												setting. Further
													charging can
	1.5
													damage the
	1
													system.
	0.5
	0
	13			12	11.5	11	10.5	10	9.5	9	8.5	8	7.5	7	6.5	6
								Battery Voltage Reading

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Chapter 3 M6 Quick Start

M6 Quick Start

2

DISC

establishes the level of trash metal

rejection (Discrimination).

3

Tone I.D.

Search

P/PAll Metal

Trigger Switch has three positions;

1.Forward (Tone I.D.).

2.Center (Search).

3.Squeezed and Held (Pinpoint/All Metal).

	SENS
	Turns the M6 ON/OFF and adjusts the
	signal strength of targets, ground and
4	electrical interference.

1

TRAC Toggle

The Beach and "▼ On" positions enable

"Auto Trac® " to adjust automatically to beach and ground conditions. The center Off/Lock position locks the tracking system and does not track the ground.

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Quick Start

Instructions

With the M6 properly assembled and the

batteries installed, follow the instructions below to start finding treasures!

	1	Set the Auto Trac® Toggle to the
		"On" position. "▼"
	2	Set the Trigger Switch (under the hand
		grip) to the center (Search) position.
	3	Set DISC to " ".
	4	Turn the SENS control clockwise until the
		power clicks "ON". Rotate the SENS
		control clockwise to "▼".
	5	Lower the search coil to the ground, then
		“pump” the coil up and down 2-4" a
		couple of times and AutoTrac® will
		automatically balance or track out the
		ground mineralization.
	6	Start swinging the search coil in wide
		sweeps that overlap each other, as near
		to the ground surface as possible, about one
		second per foot.
	7	If you experience false signals or constant

beeping or popping and you are not near common sources of electrical interference, set TRAC to LOCK and/or reduce SENS (counterclockwise) slightly and try again.

Chapter 3 M6 Quick Start

* SPECIAL NOTICE

If you attempt to demonstrate or test the M6 by waving targets in the air in front of the search coil, the Auto Trac® toggle must be in the Lock position.

When the M6 Auto Trac® toggle is in the "On" or "Beach" positions with no ground present, it will think that the target IS ground and will attempt to track it out.

You may, however, demonstrate the fast ground balancing feature of Trac "On" or "Beach" by waving or pumping a mineralized rock in the air in front of the search coil.

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2 to 4 inches

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Chapter 4 M6 Display

M6 Display

The M6 display and reference label below the display provide a wealth of information about the metal target. The display information works best after the solid repeatable audio "beep".

The display will momentarily show a software version and battery voltage immediately after the SENS knob is turned "on". The M6 operates on a twelve volt battery system, new quality batteries will indicate 12 + volts. After 35 to 40 hours of operation,

"Lo Bat" will start appearing on the display at 8 volts and below. If using rechargeable batteries 8 volts is the end of their performance. If you are using quality alkaline batteries you do have a small reserve after 8 volts. Quality alkaline batteries will provide extended normal performance well after the "Lo Bat" warning.

The M6 provides 5 different significant indications on the display.

1. VDI = number - The VDI (Visual Discrimination Indication) is a reference number dictated mostly by the metal targets exact alloy, size, and shape. The reference label below the display provides a comparison of known targets and their common VDI numbers. Different metal targets may share the same VDI numbers based on their electrical characteristics. VDI numbers from -95 to +94 are available and cover the entire range of alloys and sizes.

VDI number on display

VDI number range on reference label

The M6 (hand grip toggle forward position) has seven distinct tone ranges that correspond directly to the types of targets indicated on the display. The lower the tone, the lower the VDI number.

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Half block indicates target I.D. is not certain.

Note: In this case, the 1¢ is the probable ID.

Chapter 4 M6 Display

2.Blocks - A series of 16 blocks appear along the bottom portion of the display and line up with the indications on the reference label below the display. It is important to note these blocks are from a separate source than the VDI number and separate sound provides a second opinion. A full block indicates the M6 has complete information for target identification. A half block indicates the M6 has partial information. A quarter block indicates the M6 has only a small amount of target information.

3.Labels - The most common metal target (or targets in some cases) within a particular Block is listed on the display and referenced on the label below the display. If two targets are listed, the first to be listed is the most common, the second is less common than the first.

4.Depth Indication - Trigger (on hand grip) squeezed and held, the display indicates the depth of coin sized metals. Starting at 12 inches and indicating in descending order (as the target gets closer to the bottom of the search coil) the indicator provides an aid in better locating the target in the ground (how deep you will need to dig) and whether the metal target is likely worth digging. Only the heavier more valued targets get deeper into undisturbed ground. Foil will not sink deeply into undisturbed ground. Targets that indicate depth readings from 3-5 inches are not as predictable.

5.PP Blocks - Trigger (on the hand grip) squeezed and held, the PP blocks aid in pinpointing the exact center of the metal target. When the search coil is directly over the center of the metal target (longest possible length PP Blocks) the depth reading is giving you the most accurate depth indication. With some experience the relative size and shape of the metal target can be recognized during pinpointing.

NOTE: Please refer to page 18 for the proper "X"ing	9
technique to "Pinpoint the exact center of the target.