CZ-3D •QUALITY• Fisher detectors are renowned for their quality construction. In the Fisher tradition, each and every detector is hand crafted with pride. •PERFORMANCE• Since 1931, treasure hunters worldwide have relied on Fisher. Proven in the field durable, dependable, deeper. •REPUTATION• Dr. Fisher invented the first patented metal detector over 70 years ago. Today, Fisher continues to set the standard by which all detectors are judged. Deep Search, 4-Tone, Target I.D.
CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS About Your Detector................................................................. pg. 3 Condensed Operating Instructions......................................... pg. 4 Factory Preset “Turn-On-And-Go” Marks............................... pg. 4 Setting Up................................................................................... pg. 5 Hipmounting.............................................................................. pg. 7 Control Panel...............................
SPECIFICATIONS1 ABOUT YOUR DETECTOR LENGTH 2 ..............................Extended........................................................ 51" ..............................................Collapsed 3 .................................................. 41” Your CZ-3D is an extremely advanced and sophisticated instrument. It is maximized for a very specific function - finding & properly identifying older era coins at older sites.
CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FACTORY PRE-SET “TURN-ON-AND-GO” MARKS Your CZ-3D is fairly simple to operate, especially when compared to other target ID machines. Even so, we strongly recommend that you read this entire manual. You’ll be able to tune your CZ-3D to your specific needs and conditions. A good understanding what to do and why will lead you to more finds. If you can’t wait any longer, and you’re an experienced detector user, here’s some quick instructions to get you going: 1.
TREASURE HUNTERS’ CODE OF ETHICS LETS PRESERVE OUR TREASURED SPORT! Laws governing the use of metal detectors are becoming more and more common. In many countries, the use of metal detectors is illegal or severely restricted. Don’t let this happen in your area. ALWAYS get permission to hunt on private property. ALWAYS leave a site cleaner than you found it. Take at least some trash with you or, if you can, take it all.
FALSE SIGNALS SETTING UP 5. With the stem length properly adjusted, wrap the loop cable tightly around the center section stem and secure it with the two Velcro straps. Connect the cable connector to the control housing. CAUTION: Make sure that the cable is not pulled tight at the control housing and that you have enough slack at the search coil to adjust it to any angle. 6.
RECOVERY TOOLS A heavy duty blunt screwdriver, sturdy hunting knife, or garden trowel are commonly used. Made especially for the Hobby of Metal Detecting are several well designed sand scoops, trowels, and digging tools . See your local dealer for more information. FALSE SIGNALS A “False Signal” occurs when something sounds like a good target, but is not. Your CZ-3D does a great job of discriminating, but bad “targets” with similar electrical characteristics can fool it.
TARGET RECOVERY CONTROL PANEL or identify targets. 3. PINPOINT/DEPTH READING: A three purpose, spring loaded push-button. When pushed and held, the CZ-3D goes into a no-motion, all-metal mode for precise pinpointing and approximate depth reading of coin-sized targets. This button is also used in conjunction with the GROUND control during the ground balancing procedure. 4.
DEPTH READING Your CZ-3D will give you a quick and approximate depth reading of coin-size targets, usually within an inch. 1. Place the search coil lightly on the ground at least twelve inches away from your target area. 2. Press and hold the PINPOINT button. 3. Still pressing the PINPOINT button, bring the coil back over the target and pinpoint its location by stopping the coil over the point where you get maximum pitch, volume and needle response. 4.
“PUSHBUTTON” GROUND BALANCE METHOD This will probably be your method of choice in all but the most difficult of ground conditions. It’s fast, easy and accurate. You can use this method in either the Autotune or Target ID mode. 1. With your controls set as in the “Turn-On” procedure, (GROUND control at 10), hold the search coil parallel to and 6 to 12 inches off the ground. Press the PINPOINT button and hold it until you’ve completed step 2. Make sure you’re at least three feet away from any metal objects.
TARGET IDENTIFICATION 22 1. Once you’ve located a target, pinpoint its exact location as in the “Pinpointing” procedure. Since accurate ID is dependent on accurate pinpointing, it is recommended that you always press the PINPOINT button rather than try to pinpoint your target in either the Autotune or Target ID mode. 2. Once you’ve pinpointed your target, release the PINPOINT button. If you’re searching in the Autotune mode, switch over to DISC = 0.
“BOBBING” THE SEARCH COIL METHOD NOTES: 1. If you get an audio response as you first lower the coil with the GROUND CONTROL at 10, you’re probably over a piece of metal. Move and try again. 2. If you get a sudden bell tone, not preceded by an increasing audio response, you’re probably in some very highly mineralized soil or sand. Instead of lowering the coil to an inch or two above the ground as in step 2 above, stop just before you hear the bell tone and ground balance as instructed.
PINPOINTING PUSHBUTTON PINPOINT MODE Target location is quick and easy using the push-button Pinpoint mode. You do not have to keep the coil moving to get a response in this mode. 1. Once the presence of a target is indicated by the “beep-beep” of your CZ-3D, simply move the coil away from the target area, and with the coil lightly on the ground or very close to it, press and hold the PINPOINT button. It doesn’t matter which mode you’re searching in, Autotune or Target ID. 2.
SEARCH MODES get a response. Keep in mind that for accurate target ID, the coil center must pass directly over the target. 5. Note the response you get over small targets. For small iron or steel targets, the meter needle will usually lock in the “IRON” category. Most pull tabs, foil, nickels and the newer zinc pennies will also be correctly classified. Silver coins, copper coins, and the newer clad coins will ID in the highest category. 6.
SEARCHING Good search techniques are as important to your success as having a good detector. 1. Make sure your CZ-3D is properly ground balanced and the MODE switch is in the proper position: SALT for wet ocean beaches, ENHANCE for just about every other situation. 2. Decide which search mode you’re going to use, Target ID or Autotune. Recommended starting point: Target ID mode with the DISC control set at “4”. 3. Set your SENSITIVITY control.
SEARCH MODES SUPPLEMENT A. TOM DANKOWSKI'S "ENHANCED" ID CHART SEARCH MODES FIGURE 4. TYPICAL CZ-3D AUDIO AND METER REPONSES. METER READING IRON 5¢ 1¢ zn FOIL ¢ $ IRON DISC SETTING: 6 5 • TARGET/REAL WORLD "REAL WORLD OTHER" 4 3 2 SHARP, NARROW RESPONSE NO RESPONSE 1 0 SMOOTH, BROAD RESPONSE SEARCH COIL AUTO TUNE AUDIO RESPONSE 16 • “Real World - Other” = Probable reading of what all other detectors will ID the specified target as in real dirt.
SEARCH MODES SUPPLEMENT A. TOM DANKOWSKI'S "ENHANCED" ID CHART SEARCH MODES FIGURE 4. TYPICAL CZ-3D AUDIO AND METER REPONSES. METER READING IRON 5¢ 1¢ zn FOIL ¢ $ IRON DISC SETTING: 6 5 • TARGET/REAL WORLD "REAL WORLD OTHER" 4 3 2 SHARP, NARROW RESPONSE NO RESPONSE 1 0 SMOOTH, BROAD RESPONSE SEARCH COIL AUTO TUNE AUDIO RESPONSE 16 • “Real World - Other” = Probable reading of what all other detectors will ID the specified target as in real dirt.
SEARCHING Good search techniques are as important to your success as having a good detector. 1. Make sure your CZ-3D is properly ground balanced and the MODE switch is in the proper position: SALT for wet ocean beaches, ENHANCE for just about every other situation. 2. Decide which search mode you’re going to use, Target ID or Autotune. Recommended starting point: Target ID mode with the DISC control set at “4”. 3. Set your SENSITIVITY control.
SEARCH MODES get a response. Keep in mind that for accurate target ID, the coil center must pass directly over the target. 5. Note the response you get over small targets. For small iron or steel targets, the meter needle will usually lock in the “IRON” category. Most pull tabs, foil, nickels and the newer zinc pennies will also be correctly classified. Silver coins, copper coins, and the newer clad coins will ID in the highest category. 6.
PINPOINTING PUSHBUTTON PINPOINT MODE Target location is quick and easy using the push-button Pinpoint mode. You do not have to keep the coil moving to get a response in this mode. 1. Once the presence of a target is indicated by the “beep-beep” of your CZ-3D, simply move the coil away from the target area, and with the coil lightly on the ground or very close to it, press and hold the PINPOINT button. It doesn’t matter which mode you’re searching in, Autotune or Target ID. 2.
“BOBBING” THE SEARCH COIL METHOD NOTES: 1. If you get an audio response as you first lower the coil with the GROUND CONTROL at 10, you’re probably over a piece of metal. Move and try again. 2. If you get a sudden bell tone, not preceded by an increasing audio response, you’re probably in some very highly mineralized soil or sand. Instead of lowering the coil to an inch or two above the ground as in step 2 above, stop just before you hear the bell tone and ground balance as instructed.
TARGET IDENTIFICATION 22 1. Once you’ve located a target, pinpoint its exact location as in the “Pinpointing” procedure. Since accurate ID is dependent on accurate pinpointing, it is recommended that you always press the PINPOINT button rather than try to pinpoint your target in either the Autotune or Target ID mode. 2. Once you’ve pinpointed your target, release the PINPOINT button. If you’re searching in the Autotune mode, switch over to DISC = 0.
“PUSHBUTTON” GROUND BALANCE METHOD This will probably be your method of choice in all but the most difficult of ground conditions. It’s fast, easy and accurate. You can use this method in either the Autotune or Target ID mode. 1. With your controls set as in the “Turn-On” procedure, (GROUND control at 10), hold the search coil parallel to and 6 to 12 inches off the ground. Press the PINPOINT button and hold it until you’ve completed step 2. Make sure you’re at least three feet away from any metal objects.
DEPTH READING Your CZ-3D will give you a quick and approximate depth reading of coin-size targets, usually within an inch. 1. Place the search coil lightly on the ground at least twelve inches away from your target area. 2. Press and hold the PINPOINT button. 3. Still pressing the PINPOINT button, bring the coil back over the target and pinpoint its location by stopping the coil over the point where you get maximum pitch, volume and needle response. 4.
TARGET RECOVERY CONTROL PANEL or identify targets. 3. PINPOINT/DEPTH READING: A three purpose, spring loaded push-button. When pushed and held, the CZ-3D goes into a no-motion, all-metal mode for precise pinpointing and approximate depth reading of coin-sized targets. This button is also used in conjunction with the GROUND control during the ground balancing procedure. 4.
RECOVERY TOOLS A heavy duty blunt screwdriver, sturdy hunting knife, or garden trowel are commonly used. Made especially for the Hobby of Metal Detecting are several well designed sand scoops, trowels, and digging tools . See your local dealer for more information. FALSE SIGNALS A “False Signal” occurs when something sounds like a good target, but is not. Your CZ-3D does a great job of discriminating, but bad “targets” with similar electrical characteristics can fool it.
FALSE SIGNALS SETTING UP 5. With the stem length properly adjusted, wrap the loop cable tightly around the center section stem and secure it with the two Velcro straps. Connect the cable connector to the control housing. CAUTION: Make sure that the cable is not pulled tight at the control housing and that you have enough slack at the search coil to adjust it to any angle. 6.
TREASURE HUNTERS’ CODE OF ETHICS LETS PRESERVE OUR TREASURED SPORT! Laws governing the use of metal detectors are becoming more and more common. In many countries, the use of metal detectors is illegal or severely restricted. Don’t let this happen in your area. ALWAYS get permission to hunt on private property. ALWAYS leave a site cleaner than you found it. Take at least some trash with you or, if you can, take it all.
CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FACTORY PRE-SET “TURN-ON-AND-GO” MARKS Your CZ-3D is fairly simple to operate, especially when compared to other target ID machines. Even so, we strongly recommend that you read this entire manual. You’ll be able to tune your CZ-3D to your specific needs and conditions. A good understanding what to do and why will lead you to more finds. If you can’t wait any longer, and you’re an experienced detector user, here’s some quick instructions to get you going: 1.
SPECIFICATIONS1 ABOUT YOUR DETECTOR LENGTH 2 ..............................Extended........................................................ 51" ..............................................Collapsed 3 .................................................. 41” Your CZ-3D is an extremely advanced and sophisticated instrument. It is maximized for a very specific function - finding & properly identifying older era coins at older sites.
CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS About Your Detector................................................................. pg. 3 Condensed Operating Instructions......................................... pg. 4 Factory Preset “Turn-On-And-Go” Marks............................... pg. 4 Setting Up................................................................................... pg. 5 Hipmounting.............................................................................. pg. 7 Control Panel...............................
CZ-3D •QUALITY• Fisher detectors are renowned for their quality construction. In the Fisher tradition, each and every detector is hand crafted with pride. •PERFORMANCE• Since 1931, treasure hunters worldwide have relied on Fisher. Proven in the field durable, dependable, deeper. •REPUTATION• Dr. Fisher invented the first patented metal detector over 70 years ago. Today, Fisher continues to set the standard by which all detectors are judged. Deep Search, 4-Tone, Target I.D.
