MAIN TECH PARAMETER CARE AND MAINTENANCE

MAIN TECH PARAMETER z If the detector doesn’t work

properly, it is possible that the
z Emitting Frequency batteries haven’t enough power,
6.99KHz replace batteries to try ;
z Place batteries matching the OWENER’S MANUAL MD-5008
z Signal Frequency polarity symbols (+ and －) If
437KHz you won’t use it for a long time,
take out the batteries to avoid
z Weight putridness; Please read before using this equipment
2.875KG z The search coil’s plug should be
not affected with damp, or the
z Power Supply detector will loss detection
8pcs 1.5V Batteries ability; the plug can be used
only after drying in such
Attach external condition;
battery box and bag. z The detector is prohibited to
work in rainy day and in
z Max Detection burning sun;
Small coil: 1.5meters
Big coil: 3.0-3.5meters
z The search coil should be far
away from furnace and other
high temperature circumstance;
Metal Detector
This conclusioin is elicited by z Each detector is attached a
testing an aluminum sheet
(60cm*60cm*1cm) buried in
dry soil
piece of guarantee and it is free
to be repaired during the length
of warrantee unless he circuit is
5008
changed by user himself.
z Sensitivity
Small coil: 25-30cm (test 25 US
cent)
Big coil: 35-40cm (test 25 US
cent)

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FEATURES

With your MD-5008 Metal TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF Notes:

Detector, you can hunt for coins, ETHICS z The search coil will not 3. While holding the search
relics, jewelry, gold, and silver, etc, detect without motion. You coil level and about 8 inches
just about anywhere. The metal All treasure hunters might be judged must move the object since above the ground, slowly
detector is versatile and easy to use. by the example you set. Here are a few you are not sweeping with move the search coil over the
basic rules you should follow while the detector at this time. area where you placed the
The detector’s features include: using your detector. z If you are using a coin, the sample, sweeping the search
detector detects it more coil in a side to side motion.
Headphone Jack – lets you z Always get permission before easily if you hold it so a flat 4. Try finding other metal in
connect headphone (not supplied) searching any site. side (not the edge ) is the area. When you find a
to the detector. parallel with the flat side of metal item, wait a few
z Respect the rights and property of the search coil. seconds after the tone stops
others. before continuing, to allow
Viewmeter and Pointer – shows OUTDOOR TESTING AND the detector time to reset (or,
z
the probable type of metal being Observe all national, state, and USE press the Zeroing Button to
detected. local laws while treasure hunting. return the pointer to “0”
1. Find an area on the ground position).
Volume Indicating – gives off z Never destroy historical or outside where there is no
tune of fixed frequency while archaeological treasures. If you metal.
finding metal. are not sure about an object you 2. Place a sample of the material
have found, contact a museum or you want the detector to find
Waterproof Search Coil – lets historical society in your area. (such as a gold ring or a coin )
you use the detector’s length for on the ground. (If you are
z Leave the land and vegetation as it using valuable metal such as
comfortable use.
Note: The search coil is was. Fill in any hole you dig. gold to test the detector, mark
waterproof, but the control housing the area where you placed the
z Use your detector only in safe item, to help you find it later.
is not waterproof..
areas. Do not place it in tall grass or
weeds.)
Adjustable Stem – lets you adjust z Dispose of any junk you find, only
the detector’s length for in approved areas. Do not leave it
comfortable use. for the next treasure hunter to
find.
Note: your metal detector requires
8 pieces of 1.5 V batteries.

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 DETECTION NOTES CONTENTS

6) Eliminate unneeded target: INDOOR TESTING AND Preparation...............................................................................................3

USE Assembling the Detector…………………………………………………3
If detect indoor or search very Installing Batteries……………………………………………………….4
trashy ground, there are a lot of 1. Remove any watches, ring, or Testing the Batteries………………………………………….......5
metal trash, they are usual no use other metal jewelry you are Adjusting the Meter………………………………………………5
and can be eliminated during the wearing, then place the Using Headphones………………………………………………………..5
detection. detector on a wooden or Listening Safely…………………………………………………..6
plastic table. Traffic Safety……………………………………………………..6
For example, in an area full of iron External Power Jack……………………………………………………6
nails, the iron nail’s signals can 2. Adjust the search coil’s angle
interfere the detection, to solve so the flat part faces the
such problem, you can firstly put a ceiling. Introduction of Operating Buttons............................................7
iron nail on the ground and let the Zeroing Button.........................................................................................7
search coil sweep over it, if the Note: Tune Turn Button.......................................................................................7
sound increase, press the button and Never test the detector on a floor Sensitivity Turn Button..............................................................................8
rotate the “DISCRIMINATION” inside building. Ground Balance Turn Button....................................................................8
clock-wise a little, relieve the Discrimination Turn Button......................................................10
button and try again; adjust Most buildings have metal of Operation Mode Switch ...........................................................................11
repeatedly until the sound doesn’t some kind in the floor, which
change when the detector sweeps might interfere with the objects
over the iron nail. you are testing or mask the signal
Actual Detection Operation..........................................................11
Preparation ..............................................................................................11
completely.
After adjusting, the detector doesn’t Ground Balance Mode ............................................................................12
respond to iron nails and ferrous Discrimination Mode ...............................................................................12
Move a sample of the material
metals whose size are smaller than you want the detector to find
iron nail buried in the ground, but it (such as a gold ring or a coin ) Detection Notes.....................................................................................13
can respond to all non-ferrous about 2cm above the searchcoil. Indoor Testing and Use............................................................................13
metals and ferrous metals whose
Outdoor Testing and Use ........................................................................14
size are bigger than iron nail.

Main Tech Parameter ......................................................................15

Care and Maintenance .....................................................................15

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PREPARATION

ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR bracket and the stem. Push the Remove any watch, ring, metal 4) Set “GROUND BALANCE” as
connector through the holes and button, cigarette box, etc you are mentioned above;
Assembling your detector is easy tighten the knob wearing, and wear shoes without 5) Sweep the search slowly along
and requires no special tools. Just iron nail. the ground and keep 8inch
follow these steps. 5. Wind the search coil cable above the ground.
around the stem. Leave enough GROUND BALANCE MODE DISCRIMINATION MODE
1. Turn the stem’s lock nut slack in the cable to let you
clockwise until it loosens. adjust the search coil when you This mode can eliminate the This mode is used to distinguish
are hunting on uneven ground. “minerlization reaction” and has ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal,
better penetrability, so this mode to select bigger metal and to
is preferentially selected eliminate smaller ones between
wherever indoor or outdoor the same type of metals. This mode
search. In this mode, as long as hasn’t “GROUND BALANCE”
the search coil is moved right function, so the “minerlization
2. Lengthen or shorten the stem so over the target, the detector reaction” is heavy, the operator
when you stand upright with the sounds and the viewmeter should use it carefully.
detector in your hand, the search indicates the change, any type of
coil is level with and about 8 6. Insert the search coil’s plug into metal raises the volume. Follow these steps to set it:
inches above the ground with your the search coil jack on the 1) Turn on the switch;
arm relaxed at your side. detector’s control housing. Be Follow these steps to set it 2) Set “MODE” to
sure the pins on the plug align 1) Turn on the switch; “DISCR-IMINATION”;
with the holes in the jack. 2) Set the MODE to “GROUND 3) Preheat;
BALANCE”; 4) Set the “critical sound”;
3) Stop the search coil 24inch 5) Distinguish the ferrous and
above the ground, press and non-ferrous metal:
relieve the “Zeroing Button” Use the discrimination turn
3. Turn the stem’s lock nut for several times to preheat button turn to MIN position. The
counterclockwise to lock it in the detector until the pointer pointer will rotate to right when you
place. returns to the “0”; detect the ferrous metal,
Cautions: Set the “critical sound”; simultaneously, the detector sound
z
4. Unscrew the knob on the search will raise.
coil and remove the knobs and The search coil’s plug fits
If you turn the discrimination turn
connector. Insert the stem and into the connector only one
button to MAX position, the pointer
align the holes on the search coil way. Do not force the plug or
will rotate to right when you detect
you could damage it.
the non-ferrous metal,
simultaneously, the detector sound
will raise.
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 ACTUAL OPERATION
OPERATION MODE SWITCH PREPARATION: z To disconnect the search
1. If the detector is ON, turn it to
(MODE) coil’s cable from the
Place batteries into the battery OFF.
detector, grasp the plug and
There are two sections in operation compartment, turn on the power pull it out of the connector.
mode switch, one is GROUND supply switch, the detector is Never pull on the cable.
BALANCE, and the other is electrified to work. The pointer is
“DISCRIMINATION”. usual not at the center of the 7. Loosen the knob at the search
viewmeter when detector is just coil’s end, then adjust the
on, but swings to one side. This search coil to the desired angle.
expresses that the detector is not (The search coil should be
in a steady mode, you need to 2. Press the right battery
parallel with the ground.) compartment cover’s tab and
press and relieve the “Zeroing Tighten the knob just enough
Button” a few times until the slide the cover off in the
to keep the search coil from direction of the arrow.
pointer doesn’t drift any longer. rotating or wobbling.
All of these are normal
phenomena. The detector needs a 3. Place 4 pieces of 1.5V battery
Caution: Do not overtighten into the battery compartment on
Set MODE to “GROUND short time to preheat, during this the search coil or use tools
period, the search coil should rest top of the ribbon, matching the
BALANCE”, the detector responds such as pliers to tighten it. polarity symbols (+and -).
to all metals, has no discrimination over the ground and begin to
function, but can eliminate the work only after the pointer return INSTALLING BATTERIES
to “0” position. Watch the 4. Replace the right battery
effect of “minerlization reaction”, compartment cover.
has enough penetrability, works indictor light when you press the You need 8 pieces of 1.5V
steadily, and indicates properly, so, button, if the light is dim or dark, batteries to power your detector.
this mode is usually selected at the replace the batteries.
beginning of detecting some area. Cautions:
In detection, the operator holds
z
Set MODE to the handle and sweeps slowly the Use only fresh batteries of
“DISCRIMINATION” the detector search coil above the ground, the required size and
can distinguish the type of the metal keeps the search coil 8inch above recommended type.
and select the bigger and valuable the ground. When finding metals,
z
metal. the detector responds and the Do not mix old and new
viewmeter indicates change. batteries, different types of
batteries (standard, alkaline,
of rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of
different capacities

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5. Press the left battery When we rotate the
compartment cover’s tab and TESTING THE BATTERIS The detector eliminates the “DISCRIMINATION” to different
slide the cover off in the “mineralization reaction” signal position, we can distinguish
direction of the arrow. If the indicator light is dim or after setting “Ground Balance” between ferrous metal and
dark, so the detector does not turn as above, the searching coil can non-ferrous metal by directioni to
6. Place 4 pieces of 1.5V batteries on, has weak volume, will not sweep the ground freely and only which meter pointer swings.
into the battery compartment on tune properly, has erratic sounds while finding metal.
top of the ribbons, matching the operation, or drifts. Replace the
polarity symbols (+ and - ) batteries. DISCRIMINATION TURN
marked. BUTTON
ADJUSTING THE METER NOTE: Press “Zeroing
7. Replace the left battery The discrimination Turn button Button” before adjusting
compartment cover. With MODE set to OFF, use a is used when MODE is set “DISCRIMINATION” and relieve it
screwdriver to adjust the to “DISCRIMINATION”. after adjusting.
Cautions: alignment control until the pointer
lines up with 0 on the scale.
z Always remove old or weak
batteries; batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.

z If you do not plan to use the

detector for a week or more,
remove the batteries.

z Dispose of old batteries USING HEADPHONES

promptly and properly.
You can connect a pair of stereo
headphones (not supplied) to the
You can extend battery lift by using detector so you can listen to it
headphones, which require less privately. Using headphones also
power than the built-in speakers. save battery power and makes it
easier to identify subtle in the
sounds you hear, for better
detection results.

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 3) Lower the search coil about To connect headphones to the
8inch above the ground; if detector, insert the headphones’ z Once you set the volume, do
the volume rises, raise the 1/8 inch plug into the headphone not increase it. Over time, your
search coil (about 24inch) jack on the side of the control ears adapt to the volume level,
and rotate the turn button housing. so a volume level that doesn’t
counter clockwise to try, if cause discomfort might still
the volume falls, rotate it The detector’s internal speaker damage your hearing.
counter-clockwise a little till disconnects when you connect
the sound gets steady. If the headphones. Traffic Safety
Set MODE to GROUND volume falls when we do as
BALANCE, then tune the ground above, rotate it clockwise till Do not wear headphones while
balance turn button. the sound gets steady. operating your detector near
high-traffic areas.
Rotate the ground balance turn 4) No matter you tune the
button to MAX, raise the search volume, it still rises, witch Even though some headphones are
coil, then lower it after setting the expresses there are metals in Listening Safely designed to let you hear some
“critical sound”, the volume rises; this area, try another area to outside sounds when listening at
Rotate the turn button to MIN, then adjust. To protect your hearing, follow normal volume levels, they still can
do as above, the sound falls. This these guidelines when you use present a traffic hazard.
experiment confines that the volume 5) Press the “Zeroing Button” headphones.
changes while rotating GROUND firstly before raising the
between two sides of the scale, so search coil to set the z Set the volume to the lowest
there must be a point at which the “Ground Balance”, lower the setting before you begin
sound keeps steady, this point is the search coil after tuning the listening. After you begin
“ground balance point” we set. “Ground Balance” and listening, adjust the volume
relieving the “Zeroing to a comfortable level.
Follow these steps to set “Ground Button”.
Balance Point”: z Do not listen at extremely
high volume levels.
1) Set MODE to “GROUND Extended high volume
BALANCE”; listening can lead to
2) Stop the search coil about permanent hearing loss.
24inch above the ground, set
the “critical sound”;

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INTRODUCTION OF OPERATION BUTTON

ZEROING BUTTON During detection , with the Note: For example, in those heavy
changes of environment, the Press the Zeroing Button mineralization area, high sensitivity
Zeroing Button is at the forefinger’s pointer often leaves “0” before adjusting the “critical causes false signal, the detector
position when holding the detector. position. Pressing Zeroing Button sound” and set free it after sounds everywhere so that the
Press it, the pointer of the to return the pointer to “0”, so you adjusting. detector can’t find target correctly.
viewmeter returns to “0” position. must often press it during the If the “critical sound” rises, In such condition, lower the
detection process. falls, or disappears, set it by sensitivity to reduce the effect
pressing the Zeroing Button. caused by complex soil; in those
The detector need about one pure area, the higher the sensitivity,
minute to preheat after turning on SENSITIVITY TURN the stronger the detection.
the detector, or the pointer will BUTTON Note: Press the Zeroing Button
leave “0” after pressing the before adjusting the sensitivity and
Zeroing Button has memory Zeroing Button. All will be Sensitivity Turn Button controls set free it after adjusting.
function, so it can memorize the normal after preheating. the sensitivity of the detector.
working circumstance at working GROUND BALANCE TURN
time. For example, while holding TUNE TURN BUTTON BUTTON
the search coil over the ground, the
ground emits signal to make the Adjust the TUNE, the sound rises Owing to The “mineralization
pointer leave “ 0”position, you can slowly, the sound which just can reaction”, the search coil of
return it to “0” by pressing the be heard is called “critical sound”. old-style metal detector emits false
Button again. Then you can begin The detector has the highest signal, and the “critical sound” is
detecting. sensitivity when it is at “critical affected by the change of the
sound”. distance between the search coil and
Don’t press the Zeroing Button the ground, so you can’t distinguish
near metal, or the detector can not Rotate it counter-clockwise to
the end point, the sensitivity is the type of the signal (minerlization
detect metal any longer. signal or metal signal). To solve
MIN and the detection depth is
MIN; rotate it clockwise to the such problem, Ground Balance
What must be pointed out is that Circuit is designed to decrease the
you must press the Zeroing Button end point, the sensitivity is MAX
and the detection depth is MAX. “mineralization reaction” to the
before adjusting any other turn lowest.
button, then relieve it after finishing To set sensitivity depends on the
adjusting. testing circumstance, but not
the higher, the better.

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