White’s Electronics MX Sport User Manual

Waterproof

Metal Detector

User’s Guide

MXSPORT

White’s Electronics, Inc.

1011 Pleasant Valley Rd

Sweet Home, OR 97386

www.WhitesElectronics.com

All rights reserved ©White’s Electronics, Inc.

Contents

Specifications ..............................................................................................................................2

Assembly .........................................................................................................................................4

Batteries .........................................................................................................................................5

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................6

Quick Reference Tables

Search Mode .................................................................................................................. 7

Options Keypad ...............................................................................................................8

Options ...............................................................................................................................9

Search Programs ......................................................................................................11

Features

Display & Controls

Power ...............................................................................................................................14

Track ................................................................................................................................14

Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................16

Programs .......................................................................................................................16

Reset ................................................................................................................................18

Discrimination ............................................................................................................. 18

Volume ............................................................................................................................20

Threshold .......................................................................................................................20

Tone ID ............................................................................................................................21

Depth Units ...................................................................................................................22

Backlight .........................................................................................................................22

Frequency Offset 22

Salt Track .......................................................................................................................23

All Metal Features

SAT (Self-adjusting Thresold) ................................................................................24

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) ...................................................................25

Preparation for Water Hunting ........................................................................................26

Proper Care ................................................................................................................................27

Searching .....................................................................................................................................26

Digging ...........................................................................................................................................26

Accessories ................................................................................................................................27

Service ..........................................................................................................................................29

Warranty .....................................................................................................................................29

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Specifications

MXSport

Type of Detector All-Purpose

Weight

4 lbs.

Waterproof Yes

Backlight Yes

Adjustable Shaft Yes

Assembled Length
Minimum

41"

Assembled Length
Maximum

50"

Rechargeable System Not Included
Batteries AA x 8

Headphone Jack 1/4" Adapter Included

Arm Rest Adjustable

Arm Rest Strap Included

Control Box Mount Standard

Number of Frequencies 1

Frequencies 13.8kHz

Mft. Warranty 2 Year

Instruction Manual

Yes

Searchcoil Size 10"

Searchcoil Shape Round

Searchcoil Build Open

Searchcoil Type DD

Interchangeable
Searchcoil

Yes

Waterproof Searchcoil Yes

Submersible Searchcoil Yes

Optional Searchcoil Available

Display Type LCD

Number of Search Modes 7

All Metal

Coins & Jewelry

Beach

Relics

Prospecting

Hi- Trash

Pinpoint

Technology VLF Single Frequency

Discrimination Adjustable

Threshold Yes

Sensitivity Adjustable

Ground Balancing (Fixed) Yes

Ground Balancing
(Automatic)

Yes

Target Identification Yes

Programmable Target ID Yes

Number of Target ID
Segments

20

Depth Indication Ye s

Pinpoint Mode Ye s

Volume Adjustable

Audio Tones Ye s

Number of Audio Tones 22

Low Battery Warning Yes

Battery Life 20+ Hours

All Search Modes

MX Sport Specifications

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1. Remove all parts from the shipping carton and check assembly diagram to ensure
all parts are present.

2. Install black rubber washers on fiber lower rod; attach search coil to lower fiber
rod. Use only the nonmetallic washers, fiber bolt, and fiber thumbnut provided to
secure search coil loop to the lower fiber rod.

3. Insert lower fiber rod into center rod so that the spring buttons line up with one of
the length-adjustment holes in the center rod. Turn the camlock to eliminate any
slack.

4. Insert the center extension rod into the hand-grip section. Turn the camlock to
eliminate any slack.

5. Wind the search coil cable around the rods, first revolution over the top of the
rod, all the way to the display pod. Plug the cable into the connector on the back
of the display. When looking at the back of the display, it is the connector on the
right. Tighten the retainer ring securely.

6. Thread the velcro armcup through the slots on the armcup. With your arm in
position, fold the strap over onto the velcro so that the strap is loose enough to to
pull your arm in and out of the armcup.

Assembly

7. Grip the detector and sweep the search coil over the floor. If the fit feels uncom­fortable, adjust the position of the lower fiber rod. The ideal position allows you
to stand up straight and sweep the search coil over the ground without stooping
over.

8. Install eight “AA” batteries in the battery holder carefully noting the + & - positions
marked inside the battery holder. Insert the battery pack, lining up the contacts.
Tighten the battery seal.

Search Coil

Non-metallic
Washers

Fiber Bolt &
Thumbnut

Fiber Rod

Camlock

Camlock

Center Rod

Control Pod

Display

Control Buttons

Handgrip

Velcro Amrstrap

Battery Holder
with Cap

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Tips on Batteries

• The MX-Sport operates for up to 40 hours (without backlight) using eight quality
“AA” batteries.

• High-quality “AA” alkaline batteries are recommended. Rechargeable NiCad, Nickel
Metal Hydride, or other similar “AA” substitutions work well. Batteries near or
above 2 volts per cell and higher are not recommended.

• Battery life will change with battery type, operating temperature, and backlight
use. Lowering the volume of the built in speaker or using headphones extends
battery life.

Search Coil
Cable

Search Coil
Connector

Getting Started with MX Sport

1. Press the power ON button. Upon initial power up, the detec­tor defaults to the Coin and Jewelry program.

2. Sweep the search coil from side to side, keeping it level and
close to the ground. Overlap each search pass by at least
50%.

3. Once a target is detected, indicated by a consistent beep,
sweep several passes over the target center and note the
display identification and target depth.

4. If the target indicates dig worthy, press and hold the Pinpoint
button(√/X).Iftapped,thepinpointbuttonwilllockinthePin­point mode. After pinpointing remember to tap the pinpoint
button once more to return to Search mode.

5. When using MX Sport’s DD search coil, the pinpoint spot is
an imaginary line through the center of the search coil. It is
important to determine where this detection line begins and
ends on the coil. When using an optional concentric search
coil, the pinpoint spot is in the center of the search coil

6. Sweep the target area slowly in an “x” pattern. The strongest
beep and shallowest depth indicates target center.

7. Practice with a visible object above ground, moving back and
forth over the target.

8. Use care in digging properly for the terrain. Fill in all holes
and discard any trash found in the proper receptacle. By not
leaving trash and unsightly holes behind you, open areas will
continue to be available for you and others to metal detect.

Controls

The MX Sport operates in either Search or Options mode. The
detector will continue to provide audio feedback when in Options
mode, but the display will be used to show options rather than
target information.

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Power Button: The power button turns on the MX Sport. Tapping
the power button while the detector is on will turn on the back­light. Holding the power button while on will turn the MX Sport off.

Search Mode

The MX Sport enters Search mode when turned on. In Search

mode, the buttons on the keypad perform the following functions:

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Options Keypad Functions

When the user presses the Options button while in Search mode,
the MX Sport enters Options mode. As mentioned above, Options
mode will only affect the display. The MX Sport will still provide au­dio feedback from the target system. The MX Sport will automati­cally leave Options mode approximately 10-15 seconds after the
last time any button is pressed on the keypad. When in Options
mode, the buttons on the keypad perform the following functions:

Options

The following is a list of options available in the MX Sport.

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