Schonstedt Instruction Manual

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 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY - The alphanumeric display is used to display signal
strength and depth. The numeric display is also used for temporary indications
of certain operating modes, frequencies, and other brief information messages,
as noted throughout this manual.
o Signal Strength - This is an indication of the
relative signal level detected by the receiver
and is a function of the gain setting. Good
signal strength will typically be between 200
and 800. The display range for signal strength
is 0 to 999; however, very high signal strength
is not necessarily better. If readings of 995 or higher are consistent,
the signal is too strong and steps should be taken to reduce it. If a
reading of “OL” is observed, a signal is present which interferes with
the signal the receiver is set to detect. Steps should be taken to
identify the source of interference or to change the locating mode.
o Depth Reading – As shown below, when measuring depth, the word
DEPTH lights up above the numeric display and the depth of the
target in feet and inches or meters (depending of factory setting) is
displayed.
The display range for depth in feet and inches is 0" to 19’ 11" and in
meters is 0.00 m to 5.99 m.
 VOLUME INDICATOR - The volume indicator consists of a speaker symbol with 3
sound wave bars. If the volume is off, the speaker symbol with NO bars is
shown, for medium volume the speaker symbol with 2 bars is shown and for
maximum volume the speaker symbol with 3 bars is shown.
Volume OFF Medium Volume High Volume
The speaker produces an audible indication of signal strength. The pitch of the
sound will increase with increasing signal strength. However, the volume is
determined only by the VOLUME control, as explained above.