User manual MINELAB ADVANTAGE

[. . . ] The operating frequency of your Advantage has been set at 5 kHz. This frequency has been chosen for its high level of sensitivity to large ferrous targets as well as coins, jewellery, and other valuable non-ferrous objects, while still being able to accurately discriminate against trash. With the Advantage detector, Minelab has set out to provide you with a high performance, easily operated, lightweight detector, which is available at a realistic price. To be a successful treasure hunter you must completely understand your detector's features and operation, research your intended hunt area, and respect the environment while you are hunting. [. . . ] e) Use Velcro tabs to secure the cable in position at the base of the shaft and where the cable leaves the shaft. f) Connect the cable connector to the rear of the control box. Figure 5 - Control box in hipmount bag Instruction Manual Page 10 Batteries Your Musketeer Advantage is supplied with a 12-volt battery pack to hold 8 "AA" alkaline batteries. If you have not already done so, you can purchase a rechargeable 12-volt NiMH battery pack, a mains charger and a car charger from your authorised Minelab dealer. Installation of Alkaline Batteries Ensure the detector is switched "Off" before opening the battery compartment. a) Remove battery pack from control box pulling back both release tabs on the battery pack housing. b) Slide open the lid on the battery pack. c) Place 8 "AA" alkaline batteries (14) into the base of the alkaline pack (15). Ensure they are aligned as shown in Fig 6 and as indicated inside the compartment. e) Place the base of the battery pack at the rear of the battery compartment (A). Push the front edge of the battery pack firmly into position (B). The two battery clips will "click" into position to securely hold your battery pack in place (Fig 7). Figure 6 - Alkaline battery installation CAUTION High quality alkaline batteries should be used instead of standard carbon batteries as they will power your Advantage longer. The use of headphones will further extend battery life. Page 11 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Installation of NiMH Battery Pack a) Ensure your NiMH pack is fully charged. b) Place the base of the battery pack at the rear of the battery compartment (A). Push the front edge of the battery pack into position (B). The two battery clips will "click" into position to hold the battery pack in place (Fig 7). NOTE: The NiMH battery pack is factory sealed and does not open. Figure 7 - Battery pack installation Low Battery Warning and NiMH Recharging When the batteries are reaching the point at which they will no longer operate the Advantage will emit a distinct sharp "pip" from the speaker, approximately every 30 seconds. When this tone is heard, it is recommended that the NiMH battery pack be recharged or alkaline batteries be replaced as soon as possible to avoid missing any targets. The NiMH battery pack can be recharged using either a mains powered charger or a 12V charger that can be plugged into the cigarette lighter of your vehicle. These accessories are available from your authorised Minelab dealer. CAUTION Check the mains charger voltage. Only use the appropriate mains charger for the country you are in. Instruction Manual Page 12 Using Your NiMH Chargers a) Plug the charger into the socket on the rechargeable battery pack. b) Plug the charger into the power source and switch on. c) A red light will appear on the charger, indicating that it has power (car charger only). [. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner's Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]