White’s Electronics Surfmaster DualField User Manual
Surf Dual Field Table of Contents
Surf Dual Field Table of Contents
Assembly................................................................................................2
Assembly Instructions .......................................................................................................3
Batteries .................................................................................................4
Installing Batteries .............................................................................................................4
Testing Batteries ................................................................................................................4
Controls ..................................................................................................5
Gain ...................................................................................................................................5
Pulse Timing ......................................................................................................................5
T-Hold ................................................................................................................................5
Operation ................................................................................................6
Background ........................................................................................................................6
Dry Sand Searching ........................................................................................................6,7
Searching in Salt Water ......................................................................................................8
Information ............................................................................................9
Proper Care ........................................................................................................................9
Service ............................................................................................................................10
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................11
Warranty Transfer ...........................................................................................................12
Owner Information .........................................................................................................13
Warranty UK ...................................................................................................................14
Warranty Transfer UK ....................................................................................................15
Notes ...............................................................................................................................16
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Chapter 1 Surf Dual Field Assembly
Assembly
CLEVIS
LOWER
ROD
WASHERS
BETWEEN
EACH LOOP
EAR & CLEVIS
CABLE RETAINERS
LOOP
CABLE
CENTER
ROD
CAMLOCKS
WATERPROOF
HEADPHONES
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“S” ROD
ELBOW
CUP
STRAP
CONTROL BOX
ELBOW CUP
FOAM PADS
INSIDE ELBOW
CUP
Assembly Instructions
1. Remove all parts from shipping carton and
check the assembly page to make sure all parts are
present. Remove control box from the “S” rod by
compressing both the spring clip buttons on one
side of the rod and pivoting the control box off.
For superior water proofing, the Loop, Headphone, and their cables are hard wired (not removable) from the control box, headphone and loop.
The waterproof fitting and strain reliefs on the
cables are torqued to a specific ideal setting and
should not be loosened or tightened. Extra care/effort must be taken in assembly regarding winding
the cable around the rod.
2. Unlock “S” rod camlock and insert the reduced
end of the center rod into curved “S” rod so that
stainless steel spring clip buttons line up and lock
into the holes in the curved “S” rod. Turn camlock to secure.
3. Fit the rubber washers between clevis/lower
rod and searchcoil ears. Use only non-metallic
washers, fiber bolt, and thumbnut, to secure loop
to clevis/lower rod. Then insert into center rod so
that stainless steel spring buttons line up and lock
into one of the adjustment holes in the center rod.
Turn Camlock to secure.
4. Unravel cable and wind the cable around the
clevis and rod assembly, first revolution should be
OVER the top of the rod with some slack before
applying the cable retainer. This is done so that
the search coil can be paddled backwards toward
the rod without putting a strain on the cable. Wind
cable firmly all the way to the curve in the “S”
rod. Then attach control box to the rod by compressing the two spring clips on the rod aligning
and inserting control box lid bracket. To secure
cable, wrap velcro cable retainers around rod and
Chapter 1 Surf Dual Field Assembly
cable, one near the searchcoil and one near the
padded handle on the “S” rod.
5. Grip the instrument by the handle, with your
arm in the elbow cup with strap secure, and sweep
the coil over the floor. If the instrument fit feels
uncomfortable, readjust clevis/lower rod length
with the sping clip buttons so that the searchcoil
can be held near the floor without requiring stooping over.
6. 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. Peel and stick elbow cup foam pads on
the inside of the elbow cup, one on each side.
7. Install batteries as described in the next section.
8. This model can also be worn as a hipmount
simply by removing the control box from the “S”
rod, adjusting the length of cable wound around the
rod, and weaving your belt through the slots on the
bottom of the control box.
9. It should be noted at this point that the detector
may not work as expected indoors due to the high
degree of metals ( nails, pipes, etc.) used in modern
construction and the presence of electrical interference. It is best to tune and practice out-of-doors to
ensure stable, predictable results.
10. The Surf Dual Field is designed to respond to
all metal types, no trash metal rejection.
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Chapter 2 Surf Dual Field Batteries
Case
Batteries
BATTERY HOLDER
“O” RING
Installing Batteries
The Surfmaster Dual Field is powered by eight AA
Penlight batteries. Alkaline cells are recommended.
Lift the latches on the sides of the case and remove
the lid, using care not to lose or damage the “O”
ring seal, located on the lid. Remove the battery
holder from the parts bag and install the penlight
batteries. Connect the battery lead to the pack and
put the pack into the case. Clean any dirt or sand
from the “O” ring, case and lid. Replace the lid, being sure it is seated properly. Close the case latches.
Look at the “O” ring to be sure it is compressed
and seated properly on the lower case surface.
CONTROL BOX
UNDERSIDE OF
CONTROL BOX
LID SHOWING
“O” RING.
NOTE: Improper assembly of the case can cause
it to leak and may damage the detector.
Standard carbon-zinc or heavy duty batteries will
last for approximately 15 hours. Alkaline batteries are recommended and should provide 25 to 35
hours of continuous operation. Battery life will
vary with changes in temperature, number of target
responses, as well as battery type.
Testing Batteries
A battery test can be performed with the T-HOLD
control. When the T-HOLD is turned fully counterclockwise until it clicks, the audio battery tester is
turned on. The condition of the batteries is indicated by the volume of the “beep.” When the batteries
are new a loud “beep” is heard. The “beep” will become weak when the batteries need to be replaced.
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TUNER KNOB
SET FOR
BATTERY CHECK
Controls
Chapter 3 Surf Dual Field Controls
As the Pulse Timing Control is moved clockwise, it
increases the delay of the sample pulses that detect
targets, and reduces the ground noise from black
sand. However, if the control is increased too far
clockwise it will reduce the detectors's sensitivity for small jewelry and coins you should use the
lowest control setting required to minimize ground
noise.
THE TRIANGLE REPRESENTS
THE OPTIMUM SETTING THE
FACTORY RECOMMENDS FOR
MOST SEARCHING
GAIN
The GAIN control turns the power ON and OFF
and is used to select the responsiveness (sensitivity)
of the Surfmaster Dual Field.
High ground mineralization or electrical interference in the search area may require a decreased
level of Gain to stabilize responses to be both predictable and reliable.
Low mineralized areas and/or areas of little electrical interference may require increased levels of
Gain for the best performance. At the maximum
setting some instability may be expected depending
upon electrical noise in the area. The recommended
setting is the furthest clockwise setting that allows
smooth predictable responses.
Under most circumstances, you should dig every
signal. However when you find yourself searching
an area that is littered with bits of aluminum foil
you can advance the Pulse Timing Control to ignore
the foil and still detect shallow US nickels. At this
control setting you will lose deeper nickels and
some gold jewelry and the depth for other coins will
be reduced by about ten percent.
T-HOLD
The T-HOLD is used to adjust the background hum
(threshold). The threshold is the low hum you hear
when you are not detecting a target. The T-HOLD
should be adjusted so that you can hear a slight hum
(edge of sound). If the hum is set too loud, it may
mask some of the deeper targets. If it is set too low,
some of the deeper targets may not be heard. The
T-HOLD also functions as a sensitivity control.
Setting it for silent operation will reduce sensitivity eliminating noise from nearby detectors or other
electrical sources, however, some reduction in
detection depth can be expected.
PULSE TIMING
The Pulse Timing Control can be adjusted to reduce
the effects of mineralized ground that can cause
false target signals. The control is very useful in
minimizing ground noise on beaches containing
large amounts of black sand or regions with sand
derived from volcanic rock. If the ground does not
cause false signals the control should be set at minimum for optimum performance.
We could have made the threshold “preset” at the
factory. We chose not to because no two people
hear things the same way. When you are hunting in
dry sand in a quiet area, you can set the threshold
very low. If you are near the surf or in a noisy area,
you may have to increase it slightly to hear it.
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