Owner`s manual

Time Ranger Manual
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F = Fair
L = Low
R = Replace
For optimal performance, it is recommended to change your batteries if they're registering "L" (Low) on the
indicator.
GROUND MONITOR
The GROUND MONITOR lets you know if the Time Ranger is correctly balanced to the actual ground
mineral conditions when operating in the ALL METAL SMART TRAC mode. The GROUND MONITOR
arrow will momentarily move to the right whenever targets are detected. Anytime the arrow moves from the
center "0" position, either left or right, and does not return to "0" after 15 to 20 seconds, push the ALL
METAL SMART TRAC touchpad to update the Ground Balance. Be certain that you are not over a target
whenever making this adjustment. When the GROUND MONITOR arrow goes positive, to the right, the
speaker (or headphone) will alert you with an increased and continual sound. When the arrow goes negative,
to the left, and reads 2 or more, the red light on the Sentron Antenna will come on.
Normal fluctuations in ground conditions will cause the monitor arrow to sometimes move slightly right or
left with no effect on operation. The SMART TRAC feature will automatically adjust for these minor
variances, usually within 5-10 seconds. Any time you are not sure of the ground adjustments, push the ALL
METAL SMART TRAC touchpad for an instant update.
BLANKER
Located at the bottom right of the LCD panel, the BLANKER allows the elimination of most surface targets
while concentrating on deeper targets. The numbers indicate inches:
2 = 2 inches
0 = Off
4 = 4 inches
Always Remember: The BLANKER is intended to ELIMINATE all targets within 2 to 4 inches of the
surface.
To use the BLANKER it is required to be operating in the DISC TARGET mode or one of the PRESET
levels. To operate the BLANKER at a 2-inch level, push the BLANKER touchpad once; to operate at a
4-inch level, push the BLANKER touchpad twice. To turn the BLANKER off, push the BLANKER touchpad
until the arrow dial is on "0".
TARGET INFO
The TARGET INFO readout is located above the center of the LCD panel. General operation indications
include:
SNIFF: To let you know if you have your SNIFF mode of operation on or off.
Ar: When first turning the unit on--let's you know that the unit is testing the air and that you should be
holding the coil about waist-high.