Owner`s manual

Time Ranger Manual
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foil, lead, nickel and aluminum under the gold spectrum and copper/brass under the silver spectrum.
IRON/FOIL: Indicates that the target is probably iron or foil. The Time Ranger has 4 levels of iron
discrimination from small to large and 1 level of foil discrimination. Some rusted oxidized iron may
occasionally register in the silver range.
5¢: Indicates that the target is possibly a 5¢ nickel/coin. Many gold rings register as 5¢. There is a percentage
of pull-tabs and foil that will still be detected as 5¢. For instance, some pull-tabs that are broken that resemble
the shape of a "beaver tail" will detect in this range.
PULL TAB: Indicates that the target is probably a pull-tab. Some small and medium-size gold may also read
as pull-tab.
Z-1¢/S-CAP: Indicates that the target probably is a zinc penny or a screw cap. Will usually emit a medium
tone when targeted. Other targets, such as large gold, may also fall into this category.
DEEP TARGET: Indicates that the target is out of detection range to be accurately identified. Depending on
where you adjust your SENSITIVITY will usually affect how often you get DEEP TARGET hits. If operating
in the "7" or "8" SENSITIVITY range, expect a lot of DEEP TARGET indications. Note: Many times when
attempting to retrieve a DEEP TARGET signal, you will find the signal disappears upon disturbing the soil.
You might try going into the ALL METALS mode to determine if the target is within range. If you no longer
are getting a signal, ignore the target and continue your hunting for more definite hits.
1¢-$1: Many items besides coins fall under these categories. For instance, copper, brass and oxidized metals
such as cans.
SENSITIVITY
The SENSITIVITY dial is located at the top left of the LCD panel. The SENSITIVITY can be adjusted by the
minus (-) and plus (+) touchpads located on the faceplate. You may adjust SENSITIVITY in either DISC
TARGET or ALL METAL SMART TRAC modes. In DISC TARGET mode, the SENSITIVITY indicator
will remain pointed to the selected setting after adjustment. In ALL METAL SMART TRAC mode, the
SENSITIVITY adjustment moves the Audio Threshold level and will always reset to number "5".
DISC TARGET Mode: If you're encountering a lot of false signals in the DISC TARGET mode, lower the
SENSITIVITY.
DEPTH INDICATION
The DEPTH indication dial is located at the top right of the LCD panel. Each number represents inches (2-10
inches). The DEPTH arrow will lock on and emit simultaneously with the Target Identification. Usually
when the depth hits 10 inches, the TARGET Identification will emit an arrow under DEEP TARGET.
Accuracy of target identification diminishes as depth increases.
Depth indication is accurate for coin-sized objects only.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
Located on the bottom left of the LCD panel. Each letter represents battery strength as follows:
G = Good