Owner’s Manual Master Hunter ® CX Plus™ $3
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GARRETT METAL DETECTORS! Congratulations! As the proud owner of the Garrett Master Hunter CX (Computer Express) Plus you have joined an international family of treasure hunters. Men, women and children alike have used their Garrett detectors to find coins, relics and gold nuggets that are valued in the millions of dollars.
of your detector. The Master Hunter CX Plus is equipped with a 7”x10” PROformance searchcoil. Again, welcome to the Garrett treasure hunting family. In becoming a part of this great tradition and hobby, you have made the right start to successful treasure hunting. www.garrett.
PARTS MASTER HUNTER® CX PLUS Searchcoil Lower Stem Control Housing LCD Screen Upper Stem Touchpad Controls Handle Grip Knob Threaded Spring Clip Bolt Side Panel Controls Headphone Jack www.garrett.
ASSEMBLY No tools are required to assemble the Master Hunter CX Plus. Hand tighten all necessary parts. 1. Compress the button end of the spring clip and insert, button end first into the lower stem of your detector so that the buttons pop out of the holes as they do in the upper stem. These two sets of buttons will enable you to secure the top stem to the control housing and to adjust the length of the overall stem to your height so that you can scan with the detector comfortably. 2.
5. Wrap the searchcoil cable securely around the stem and connect to the detector. The first cable turn goes over the top of the stem. The cable should be snug, but still loose so that the angle of the searchcoil can be easily changed, if required. To connect the cable to the detector, insert the cable connector and rotate the collar clockwise until secure. FEATURES 1. LCD - The LCD on the Master Hunter CX Plus provides extensive visual information for the detector operator.
Coin depth reads in inches the depth of coin sized targets. The detector automatically adjusts to report this information correctly whenever the Pinpoint touchpad is pushed and released, regardless of which size searchcoil is being used. Large or very deep objects may not be accurately measured. TOUCHPADS The LCD indicates the probable identification of all targets, whether announced by an audio response or not. The 0 to 12 Scale is an aid when setting the Detection Depth (Sensitivity) control.
pressed and held firmly, its Fast Track function is activated. As you begin scanning with the searchcoil in a normal manner, ground balance adjustment is quickly and automatically achieved. Repeat this procedure at any time to achieve precise ground balance. 3. PINPOINT / DEPTH - Press and hold to activate the pinpointing function of your Master Hunter CX Plus after you have discovered a target. A complete discussion of pinpointing can be found in this owner’s manual.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS - SIDE PANEL It is recommended that you begin hunting with both controls set at the Initial Setting (>) indicators. to select the targets you desire. Furthermore, the Multi-Range Discrimination System permits selection of these targets in both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous ranges. The Ferrous control is adjustable from zero through bottlecap rejection while the Non-Ferrous control takes over at pulltab rejection and is adjustable through aluminum screw tops.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Discriminate Mode Whenever you turn on your Master Hunter CX Plus by pressing the POWER touchpad, you have activated the Discriminate (trash elimination) mode. When operating in this mode, the CX detects only selected metal objects. Garrett’s two Multi-Range Discrimination controls permit you to select targets you desire. The following settings are marked on the ferrous controls: • Nails setting will eliminate rusty iron and iron nails.
LCD METER DISCRIMINATION BATTERIES Because many professional treasure hunters firmly believe that you should dig all targets, they always search in the All Metal mode. Others search in this mode and reject unwanted targets by using information reported on the LCD. The Master Hunter CX Plus utilizes a battery pack that requires six (6) “C” cell standard or NiMH rechargeable batteries. It is recommended that top quality, heavy duty or alkaline batteries be used.
Replacement and insert pack into the detector. Use finger pressure only and do not screw too tightly. 6. Press down on the pack and begin sliding the battery cover until it snaps. Remove hand and continue sliding cover until it snaps. Please note that your Master Hunter CX Plus will lose its Audio Threshold and Sensitivity settings when the battery pack is removed for approximately four minutes. 1. Slide cover to the rear and slip off completely. 2. Take out battery pack which is not connected by wire.
BENCH TESTING and the sound will decrease or cease when small nails are scanned across the bottom of the searchcoil. 3. Rotate the control farther and the sound will diminish as steel bottlecaps are tested. You will note that nails, foils and other small junk items will also be rejected (i.e. cause no increase in sound). This will enable a treasure hunter to learn about the discriminating capabilities of the CX Plus before taking it into the field.
ous metallic objects. Keep a written record of your results and use this when searching in the field. Again never rotate either control knobs any farther clockwise than is absolutely necessary to eliminate targets you do not wish to detect. TEST PLOT CONSTRUCTION As you operate and use your CX Plus, you will quickly grow more proficient in its use. Building and using your own test plot will sharply increase this proficiency.
TARGET ACCEPTANCE which indicated an unacceptable target. Non-Ferrous Accept: Clear and distinct acceptance tone. More on Target Audio When a metallic object is accepted, the detector’s speaker or headphone sound will increase from your audio threshold level. Some rejected targets, however, may cause the audio to “break up” or sound erratic. The drawing illustrates what types of targets can be accepted and rejected in the two ranges.
All Metal Mode Press the All Metal touchpad to activate the All Metal mode. In this mode the Master Hunter CX Plus will respond with an increase in sound to the presence of any metal or conductive mineral target beneath its searchcoil. For maximum depth and best operation over highly mineralized ground, always operate in the All-Metal mode. with the Fast Track control, according to the above instructions.
SEARCHING Recovery Scan the searchcoil at a rate of about one to two feet per second with the searchcoil about one to two inches above the ground. When you are searching in the discriminate mode, detection of a metal target within the range you have selected with your Discrimination controls will be indicated by an increase in sound. Whenever your detector locates a target, you’ll want to recover it with the greatest possible ease. This is accomplished first by pinpointing.
When pinpointing, the Master Hunter CX Plus is operating in an All Metal mode, and you can hold the searchcoil perfectly still with the detector producing a constant sound. For most effective electronic pinpointing, place the searchcoil on the ground to the side of your target. Press and hold the Pinpoint touchpad. Scan back and forth across the target, maintaining searchcoil contact with the ground.
SEARCHCOILS GOLD PROSPECTING Your Garrett CX Plus is equipped with a 7”X10” PROformance searchcoil suitable for almost any kind of target in any terrain. Also available from your Garrett dealer are a 10”x14” PROformance Power DD searchcoil, which you will find helpful in seeking large and deep targets, and a 4.5” Crossfire for use in especially trashy locations or in tight places that larger searchcoils do not reach.
rienced success in using the Discriminate mode to locate large nuggets, the detector will respond more effectively to tiny nuggets in the All Metal Mode. Heavy ground mineralization could also limit depth of detection in the Discriminate Mode. you should investigate this target more closely and identify the metal causing your audio to increase.
MAINTENANCE the battery holders and batteries from the detector. Always remember that your CX Plus is a sensitive instrument. It is built to withstand rugged treatment in the outdoors. Use your Garrett detector to the fullest extent, yet always protect and handle it with reasonable care. SERVICE AND REPAIR • Avoid extreme temperatures as much as possible, such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk during the summer or winter months. • Keep the detector clean.
and a phone number where you can be contacted between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., C.S.T. You have carefully packed the detector in its original shipping carton or other suitable box. Make certain that proper insulation or packing material is used to secure all parts. Do not ship stems or headphones unless they are part of the problem. Be certain to return all coils.
• Deluxe Garrett Headphones (Part No. 1603000). Allows you to hear faint signals that may denote deep targets. Also reduces background noise. • Master Hunter CX Armrest Assembly (Part No. 1601870). Use for additional stability and comfort while searching. Since Garrett’s CX Plus is one of the world’s premier metal detectors, you will be especially interested in The New Successful Coin Hunting, by Charles Garrett, filled with “how to” tips and success stories about finding coins.
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Warning! NOTES: When searching for treasure with your Garrett detector, observe these precautions: • Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission. • Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be buried. • National and state parks / monuments, etc. are absolutely off-limits. • Deepseeking detectors can detect concealed pipes, wiring and other potentially dangerous material. When those are located, the proper authorities should be notified.
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