Gamma Sports Gamma 6000 Owner's Manual

Summary of Gamma 6000

  • Page 1

    Metal detector owner’s manual if you do not have prior experience with a metal detector, we strongly recommend that you: 1) adjust the sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals. Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity level. Expect chatter or internal noise at high sensitivity. 2)...

  • Page 2: Trouble Shooting Guide

    23 trouble shooting guide symptom cause solution detector chatters • using detector • use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • using detector near • move away power lines from power lines • using 2 detectors in • keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’ apart • highly oxidized ...

  • Page 3: Terminology

    Terminology the following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. Elimination reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection fi...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    21 4 assembly assembly is easy and requires no tools. ● 1 loosen both locking collars by rotating 100% counterclockwise ● 2 insert the upper stem into the s-rod and click silver button into hole ● 3 position the lower stem with the silver button toward the back. Using the bolt and knurled knob, atta...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    5 assembly adjusting the arm rest the arm rest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece arm rest. Users with shorter arms may find the arm rest more comfortable in the forward position. In order to move the arm rest backwards, the pla...

  • Page 6: Battery Life

    6 the detector requires a single 9-volt alkaline battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is l...

  • Page 7: Quick-Start Dem Onstration

    7 quick-start dem onstration i. Supplies needed • a nail • a zinc penny (dated after 1982) • a nickel • a quarter ii. Position the detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the searchcoil off the ground. B. ...

  • Page 8: 4. Ground Grab

    8 17 the basics of metal detecting 4. Ground grab all soils contain minerals. Signals from ground minerals interfere with the signals from metal objects. All soils differ, and can differ greatly, in the type and amount of ground minerals present. This detector incorporates ground balancing algorithm...

  • Page 9: How to Pinpoint

    9 16 how to pinpoint position the searchcoil an inch or two (2.5-5cm) above the ground, and to the side of the target. Then press and hold . Now move the searchcoil slowly across the target, and the sound will communicate the target’s location. As you sweep from side to side, and hear no sound at th...

  • Page 10: Operation and Controls

    10 15 operation and controls press or buttons to change the setting of the active menu item. The active menu item is the highlited line on the left side of the display. Press or buttons to change the setting of the active menu item. The active menu item is the highlited line on the left side of the ...

  • Page 11: Operation and Controls

    11 14 operation and controls cont. Menu selections 1. Sensitivity use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the sensitivity line is highlighted. Maximum sensitivity setting is 99. Minimum sensitivity setting is 05. If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects be...

  • Page 12: Operation and Controls

    13 operation and controls cont. Menu selections continued 12 2. Disc. Level use and to increase or decrease discrimination level. Each time you press , more types of metals are eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “iron”) disappea...

  • Page 13: Operation and Controls

    12 13 operation and controls cont. Menu selections continued 2. Disc. Level use and increase or decrease discrimination level. Each time you press , more types of metals are eliminated from detection. Elimination occurs from left to right. When a category description (for example “iron”) disappears ...

  • Page 14: Operation and Controls

    11 14 operation and controls cont. Menu selections 1. Sensitivity use and to increase or decrease sensitivity while the sensitivity line is highlighted. Maximum sensitivity setting is 99. Minimum sensitivity setting is 05. If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects be...

  • Page 15: Operation and Controls

    10 15 operation and controls while in discriminate or all-metals mode, press and hold the pinpoint button to actuate pinpoint . While in ground grab mode, press and hold the pinpoint button to actuate ground grab . Press menu button to select the menu item you want to adjust. Press mode button to to...

  • Page 16: Sensitivity.

    9 16 4. Size and depth of buried objects when using the detector in the motion discrimination or all-metals modes, the relative depth of an object is displayed at the bottom of the display in a 3-segment format: shallow, medium, or deep. A more accurate depth reading is available in no-motion mode, ...

  • Page 17: 1. Ground Minerals

    8 17 the basics of metal detecting a hobby metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following challenges and objectives: 1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals. 2. Ignoring signals caused by metal obje...

  • Page 18: Quick-Start Dem Onstration

    7 quick-start dem onstration i. Supplies needed • a nail • a zinc penny (dated after 1982) • a nickel • a quarter ii. Position the detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the searchcoil off the ground. B. ...

  • Page 19: Battery Life

    6 the detector requires a single 9-volt alkaline battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, we recommend using a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is l...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    5 assembly adjusting the arm rest the arm rest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece arm rest. Users with shorter arms may find the arm rest more comfortable in the forward position. In order to move the arm rest backwards, the pla...

  • Page 21: Assembly

    21 4 assembly assembly is easy and requires no tools. ● 1 loosen both locking collars by rotating 100% counterclockwise ● 2 insert the upper stem into the s-rod and click silver button into hole ● 3 position the lower stem with the silver button toward the back. Using the bolt and knurled knob, atta...

  • Page 22: Terminology

    Terminology the following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. Elimination reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection fi...

  • Page 23: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 24: 5-Year Limited Warranty

    5-year limited warranty the gamma 6000 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and work- manship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the original owner. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not cov- ered under this warranty....