MIYAY QA-TCQ-02 Professional Lightweight Metal Detector User Manual

MIYAY QA-TCQ-02 Professional Lightweight Metal Detector

PREPARATION

ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR

Assembling your detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow these steps.

1. Insert the latch on the top of the handle into the assembly hole at the bottom of the control box. Then slightly push the control box in the direction of IN marked on the handle to fix the latch in place. Secure the control box by fixing the screw properly.
2. Unscrew the fixing knob on the search coil and remove the knob connector. Place the washers into the groove of the lower stem. Then insert the stem and align the holes on the search coil bracket and the stem. Push the connector through the holes and tighten the knob.
3. Press the silver button on the upper end of the lower stem, and slide the lower stem into the upper stem. Adjust the stem to a length that you feel comfortable when you stand upright with the detector in your hand, and the search coil is level with the ground with your arm relaxed at your side. Then counter­clockwise rotate to tighten the lock nut.
4. Wind the search coil cable around the stem. Insert the search coil’s plug into the search coil jack on the detector’s control housing. Caution: Do not over-tighten the search coil or use tools such as pliers to tighten it. The search coil’s plug fits into the connector only in one way. Do not force the plug and also do not pull on the cable or you could damage it.
5. Stand and stretch your arm, holding the metal detector to make the search coil above the ground for about 1 to 5 cm. Rotate the stem’s lock nut counterclockwise to tighten it.

For how to use the bandage or armrest, please refer to 1he below picture.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

1. Slide the left and right battery covers off in the direction of the arrow.
2. Place two 9V batteries into the battery compartment matching the polarity symbols(+ and-) marked inside.

Warning:

Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Never bury or burn them.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh alkaline batteries of the required size.
• Do not mix the old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
• If you don’t plan to use the unit for a week or more time, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
• Change the batteries if the battery indicator is on the LCD lights.

USING HEADPHONES

1. It is recommended to choose the headphones with volume control.
2. Insert the headphones’ 3.5mm plug into the PHONE jack. At this time the internal speaker disconnects.

Listening Safely

• To protect your hearing, set the volume to the lowest setting.
• Before you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-traffic areas. Pay attention to traffic safety.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTROL PANEL

POWER switch

Press the power switch to turn on/off the detector.

LCD DISPLAY

CONTROL BUTTONS

MENU: Press MENU and LCD will display VOLUME, SENS, DISC, and NOTCH.

VOLUME: Press MENU to select VOLUME. Then press the up or down button to adjust the level (0-4) of VOLUME. The level will be displayed on the LCD.

SENS: Press MENU to select SENS. Then press up or down to adjust the level (2-8) of sensitivity. The level will be displayed on the LCD.

DISC: Discriminates the unwanted target by setting the numeric range. Press MENU to select DISC. Then press up or down to adjust the numeric range of discrimination. The number will be displayed on the LCD.

NOTCH: Eliminates the target you don’t want. Press MENU to select NOTCH. Then press up or down to select the target to be notched. The cursor around the selected target will flash. Press ENTER again, and the target name inside the cursor will disappear.

PP: Pinpoints the location of the target accurately.

BACKLIGHT switch

Press the backlight switch to turn on/off the backlight of the detector.

MEMORY

The detector will memorize all the settings before the power is off.

INDOOR TESTING AND USE

• Press the power switch to turn on the detector.
• Setting the operating mode:

• DISC:

Press MENU to select DISC, then up or down to set the DISC numeric value. If the DISC value is set to 00, the detector can detect all kinds of metal. In this case, when the detector finds a target, the cursor around the target name lights. Also, the detector sounds a tone, low for iron, 5 cents; medium for, pull tabs, 1 cent; high for 10 cents or 25 cents. If you don’t want to find the target listed on the LCD, you can set the relative numeric range of DISC by pressing DISC then up or down. For example, the numeric target range for 5¢ is 11-25, you can simply press MENUS to select DISC, then set the DISC number to 28 by pressing up or down. In this case, the numeric range is beyond 5¢.

The detector will not have a response to it. Neither will the detector have a response to iron. Because the target numeric range for iron is 0-10.

• NOTCH:

Press MENU to select NOTCH, then up or down to select the target to be notched. The cursor around the selected target will flash. Press ENTER again, and the target name inside the cursor will disappear. It means this target will be notched during the detection and the detector will have no reaction to the notched target. If you want to pick up the target notched, simply press ENTER again. Press up or down, and the cursor will move from left or right. If ENTER is not pressed within about 3 seconds, the detector will enter a standby state.

Note:

It is not recommended to notch all targets listed on the LCD. Because if you notch everything, you can’t find anything.

• Press MENU to select SENS, then press up or down to set the sensitivity.
• Place the detector on a wooden or plastic table, then remove any watches, rings, or metal jewelry you are wearing.
• Adjust the search coil so the flat part points towards the ceiling.

Note:

Never test the detector on a floor inside a building. Most buildings have metal of some kind on the floor, which might interfere with the objects you’re testing or mask the signal completely.

• Slowly sweep a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a gold ring or a coin)2-3 inches or more above the face of the search coil. When the detector detects any metal, it sounds like a tone and the cursor around the target name will light. Also, LCD displays the numeric value of the target as well as the signal strength of it. Please note that the signal strength is only a reference.

Note:

If you are using a coin, the detector will detect it more easily if you hold it so a flat side is parallel with the flat side of the search coil. A sweep with the side of the coin over the search coil might cause a false indication and unstable display of the target.

• PP(PINPOINT)

After you find a metal object, you can use PP to pinpoint the target. Press the PP button. Slowly move the search coil above the sound area. The detector sounds and the signal indicator on the LCD displays the level of signal. Then press the PP button again to release the PP. Sweep the search coil again, keeping the same distance as the search coil, sound disappears. Press the PP button again, and closer the search coil to the sound area, the detector sounds again. Repeat the above steps until the detector displays the stronger signal where the location of the target is.

Note:

To find the exact location of the target, you need to practice more times.

OUTDOOR TESTING AND USE

1. Press the power switch to turn on the detector.
2. Follow step 2 described in the section of Indoor Testing and Use to set the operating mode.
3. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal.
4. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find (such as a gold ring or a coin) on the ground.
5. Hold the search coil level to the ground about 1 ~2 inches above the surface, and slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample, sweeping the search coil in a side-to-side motion.

Search coil Sweeping Hints:

• Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum. Raising the search coil while sweeping or at the end of a sweep will cause false readings.
• Sweep slowly, hurrying will cause you to miss targets.
• It’s better you sweep the search coil from side to side in an arc line of 3 inches motion and keep the search coil parallel with the ground.

If the detector detects the item, it sounds a tone, and the cursor around the target name will light. Also, the LCD displays the numeric range of the target as well as the signal strength.
If the detector does not detect the item, make sure that the mode is set correctly for the type of metal you’re searching for. Also, make sure that you’re moving the search coil correctly.

Notes:

• The detector responds with a signal when it detects the most valuable metal objects. If a signal does not repeat after you sweep the search coil over the target a few times, the target is probably junk metal.
• False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical interference, or large irregular pieces of junk metal.
• False signals are usually broken or non-repeatable.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your metal detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so you can enjoy it for years.

Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the detector to work improperly.

Use the detector only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage the cases of the detector.

Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep It looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the detector.

Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

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