Owner`s manual

Time Ranger Manual
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dI: Stands for "Discrimination"--let's you know that the unit is ready to be adjusted for programmed target
discrimination--
NUMBERS: Indicate air and ground measurements and target value range (for more detailed target
identification)
Ir 1: Stands for "Iron Level One"--Small iron objects.
Ir 2: Stands for "Iron Level Two"--Small to Medium iron objects.
Ir 3: Stands for "Iron Level Three"--Medium to Large iron objects.
Ir 4: Stands for "Iron Level Four"--Large iron objects.
(NOTE: As each level of Iron is discriminated, from Ir 1 to Ir 4, the preceding Iron Levels can no longer be
detected; for instance, you cannot discriminate "Iron Level Two" while still detecting "Iron Level One".)
Fo: Stands for foil.
BASIC OPERATION
Hold the detector with the searchcoil about waist-high in the air and turn it on by pushing the POWER
ON/OFF touchpad. Whenever turning the unit on, always hold the searchcoil about waist high in the air so
that the SMART TRAC can properly an air reference to ground conditions. The detector sounds three beeps,
LCD indications momentarily appear with an "Ar" under "TARGET" indicating that the unit is now
measuring the air. In just a few seconds, the air ("Ar") reference will be established.
As soon as a blinking arrow appears under "IRON/FOIL", and the display reads "Ir", lower the searchcoil to
the ground and choose SMART TRAC ALL METALS mode or DISC TARGET mode of operation.
DISC TARGET MODE
If you have chosen to operate in the DISC TARGET mode, the blinking arrow under "IRON/FOIL" indicates
that the unit is now prepared for programming. The SENSITIVITY level will be at "5" to start. Do not make
any adjustment to SENSITIVITY at this time. After going through the procedures listed below, then adjust
SENSITIVITY to the highest setting possible without interference or erratic operation. In the DISC TARGET
mode, the SENSITIVITY indicator will point to the SENSITIVITY level selected. (In the ALL METAL
SMART TRAC mode, SENSITIVITY will always read "5" This is explained further on). You may choose a
PRESET mode or program your own combination of targets for ACCEPT or REJECT.
To accept all targets, including all levels of iron, merely push the DISC/TARGET touchpad one time. The
blinking arrow will go away and the unit will now detect all metals in the motion mode. To select a PRESET
mode, push the PRESET touchpad once for PRESET 1, twice for PRESET 2, and three times for PRESET 3.
Push the touchpad again and it will reset to ALL METALS with no rejects. To leave the PRESET mode at
any time, push the DISC/TARGET touchpad and the blinking arrow will reappear under "IRON/FOIL" and
the unit is ready for reprogramming as desired.
To program your own combination of targets, start with the blinking arrow under "IRON/FOIL". IRON/FOIL
has 4 levels of iron, from small to large and 1 level of foil. By pushing the ACCEPT or REJECT touchpad
from 1 to 4 times, you may select what size iron to accept or cancel. The LCD display will show the level of
iron you're accepting or rejecting with "Ir 1", "Ir 2", "Ir 3", or "Ir 4" indications. (NOTE: levels of iron
discrimination cannot be tested until programming has been completed)