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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GARRETT METAL DETECTORS! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Garrett EuroACE ™ metal detector. This enhanced metal detector has been specifically designed for use in highly productive European treasure hunting environments. The EuroACE includes Garrett's exclusive Target ID technology and patented discrimination features.
DISCRIM and Accept/ Pushbutton Pushbutton Reject Pushbuttons selects detection increases or Use DISCRIM (+) or (-) to select a mode (i.e. decreases cursor. Then use (/X) button to set discrimination sensitivity. its discrimination on or off. pattern). Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
(1) threaded bolt If any part is missing, please contact your local dealer. Screen Pushbutton Controls Spring Clip strap S-shaped Stem Handle Grip Detector Padded Stand Arm Cuff Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Adjust the arm cuff by removing the screw on the bottom and moving it to the other hole. Depress the spring clip in the S-stem and insert the control housing into the upper stem. Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
2 to 3cm from the soil to get the most Indicator Indicator accurate reading. Note: targets larger than a coin may display shallower than actual depth while targets smaller than a coin may display deeper than actual depth. 10 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Sensitivity Indicator—The EuroACE has eight (8) settings small gold), produce a medium-pitched audio signal. for sensitivity. (See page 18 for information on when to adjust your sensitivity settings.) • Ferrous targets (such as iron and nails) produce a low-pitch audio signal. 12 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Lower Scale discrimination pattern. Push the MODE button to select one of five discrimination modes (Zero, Jewely, Custom, Relics or Coins). See the next section ("Selecting Modes") for details on each EuroACE Mode. 14 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
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(/X) to delete this pixel from the Lower Scale (see below). This item is now to the Notch Discrimination pattern while in ZERO, JEWELRY, rejected. RELICS or COINS modes will return to the factory settings when the detector is turned OFF and back ON again. 16 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Some iron pixels remain in order to minimize target masking effects (see page 23 for more on target masking). The LCD screen in JEWELRY Mode will appear as: In JEWELRY Mode, the lower 3 pixels are notched out. 18 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
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In COINS Mode, 4 pixels under ferrous and one pixel of foil are notched out. In ZERO Mode, the discrimination pattern shows all 12 pixels are on. 20 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Read page 23 to learn how to apply the proper amount of iron discrimination to eliminate the nail shown in Illustration 1 and still detect the good target shown in Illustration 2. 22 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
5. Record the results of your bench tests and refer to them when hunting in the field. TARGET TARGET ID DISPLAY Small, rusty iron nail Aluminum foil 24 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Advance the searchcoil about half the length of the bronze searchcoil at the end of each sweep. coin medium size CORRECT Roman SwING bronze coin large size lead musket ball (10-15 mm) INCORRECT SwING Thick Spanish silver coin 26 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
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Use narrow swings of the searchcoil in trashy areas to isolate Scan side good targets amongst the trash. to side approx. 1m per second. Walk slowly to allow overlapping of your searchcoil 28 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
The opening just ahead of the stem mount can serve as your reference point for pinpointing. Indicates detected target Indicates target pinpointing center of the 28 x 22 cm PROformance searchcoil. 30 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
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Then of the searchcoil's detection field locate the target's front-to-back position by rotating around begins bending in slightly as the 90° and repeating the same process. depth increases (see Image C). 32 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Target ID Cursor becomes holes and increase your productive hunting time. more stable. NOTE: Large, flat pieces of iron—depending on their orientation in the ground—can read as a good target or can cause erratic Target ID Cursor movement. 34 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
• If you are unsure about using your metal detector in any add to the stature and public image of all people engaged area, always seek permission from the proper authorities. in the field of metal detection. 36 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Hobby Division and then the Technical Support page for more • When storing for longer than one month, remove the details. batteries from the detector. • It is best to use quality alkaline batteries. When changing batteries, be sure to replace with all new batteries for optimum performance. 38 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
Part No. 221800 Use when searching for small, shallow targets in trashy or tight places. ACE Environmental Cover-Up— Part No. 1619900 Protect your detector from light rain and dust without inhibiting view of control panel. 40 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
(Available in English language only) Division. Visit RAM Books on Additional searchcoils, recovery tools, headphones, carrying bags, www.garrett.com for searchcoil covers, Garrett caps and Garrett shirts are available for future releases. all detecting accessory needs. 42 Garrett Metal Detectors EuroACE™...
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