Prizm 6T

Owners Guide
Whites Electronics, Inc. Manufacturers of the Worlds Finest Metal Detectors

Guide to this Manual

Assembly.... 4 Batteries... 6 Getting Started... 8 Controls/Features... 12 Displays... 19 Repair Service... 21 Warranty... 24 Target Recovery... 30
Whites Electronics, Inc. 1011 Pleasant Valley Road Sweet Home, OR 97386 USA

To Assemble

1. Remove all parts from shipping carton (see diagram next page). 2. Use nonmetallic washers (between round search coil and clevis fiber rod), and fiber bolt and thumbnut to secure search coil to fiber rod. 3. Unlock Camlock on S rod, insert fiber rod into curved rod, line up buttons into one of adjustment holes. Twist Camlock to LOCK. 4. Unravel search coil cable and wind around rods (first revolution over top of rod). Plug search coil cable connector into control box. Screw finger tight to secure. Secure cable to fiber rod near search coil (first revolution) with small hook and loop strap provided. Allow slight cable slack (prior to first revolution) to allow search coil tilting. 5. Grip by handle, with arm in elbow cup, and sweep search coil over floor. If necessary for comfort, unlock camlock, compress buttons and reposition fiber rod. If necessary, elbow cup is also adjustable for comfort. 6. A large nylon strap is provided. When woven through the slots in elbow cup, physical leverage and control is provided. Insert strap velcro side up through right and left slots in the elbow cup. The end tab of the velcro strip bends into a T-lock. Pull strap so that the T-lock locks firmly. With arm in elbow cup, pull strap snug and then fold strap onto itself loose enough for your arm to be inserted and removed without adjusting the velcro contact. T-Lock Right Slot

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Nylon Strap

Left Slot

Arm Cup

Assembly Diagram

Search Coil Fiber Bolt
Search Coil Cable Thumbnut Non-metallic Washers Fiber Rod Camlock Display Control Buttons
Search Coil Cable to Control Box Connector Handle

S Rod Elbow Cup

Large Nylon Strap

Battery

Batteries
1. Open battery door by pressing both buttons on sides of battery compartment (under arm cup) and pullling battery tray from unit. 2. Install eight (8) AA alkaline batteries taking note of correct (+) and (-) positions (only fit one way), and close door. 3. Most Prizm 6 T's require an energetic "quick push" to close and latch the battery door. This is normal, and a part of the design. Please note the molded seal on the door, when closing and latching the rubber expands outwardly to form a water-tight seal for the battery box. Some battery boxes can be "squeezed" and latched, but most require a little help to flatten the seal and latch the door. This is best accomplished with the box pulled out about 3, and energetically closed. The unit is built to take it. After time, this function will ease.
4. Press ON/OFF button. Listen - good batteries produce beep high pitch for a few second upon turn on. Low pitched beep upon turn on indicates low batteries. Low, with a battery icon on center of display, indicates low batteries during searching.

5. Batteries that are weak, or become weak during use, will automatically indicate Low Batt with a battery icon on the center portion of the display. Replace with eight good quality alkaline AA batteries. A three-beep alarm also sounds to indicate batteries are too low to operate the 6T. 6. One may expect about 25 hours of continuous searching with new, good quality, alkaline batteries. Battery life will vary with intermittent use, back-light use, temperature, control settings, target indications, battery quality, battery condition upon purchase, and shelf life. One may add or subtract as much as 50% depending upon the above variables. It is always wise to carry back up batteries when traveling far from home. 7. Good quality rechargeable AA batteries may be purchased separately for use in your Prizm. Typically, rechargeablebatteries will fall short of 25 hour continuous search time by as much as 30%. Expensive types may exceed this alkaline life rating. Either way their rechargeable option is desirable for avid everyday searching. We would suggest common reputable brands and retailers for such systems. Prizm 6T Low Batt Display

Prizm 6T Search Display

Getting Started
1. Once assembled with good batteries installed, press ON/OFF. Holding ON/OFF for a few seconds will turn ON/OFF the displays backlight. Lightbulb icon, center of display, indicates backlight ON. 2. The Prizm 6T has automatic ground tracking to eliminate false targets due to ground mineralization. After you turn the detector on, 6T will automatically balance to the local ground conditions to ensure proper target identification. The balance procedure is simple and can be done using either of two methods. If you simply sweep the loop back and forth across the ground, the detector will automatically balance to the ground. Make sure there are no metal targets in the area that you sweep the loop over. Another way to balance the 6T is to bob or pump the loop from surface to about 12 inches above the ground. After a few pumps of the loop from surface to 12 inches, the 6T will then be ground balanced The 6T will automatically track the ground as the mineraliation changes. 3. Due to the many metals used in modern construction it is best to use and practice outdoors. 4. Sweep the round search coil from side to side over ground evenly (near to or touching ground surface) keeping it very close to the ground throughout each pass and overlapping each pass as if mopping a floor. About two seconds per pass from left to right, and two seconds returning from right to left is necessary for the Prizm to perform as designed. Sweeping too slowly (significantly less than two seconds per pass) will deter good performance. It is also necessary for the round search coil to be moving (sweeping) for the Prizm to detect and identify metals. Once an signal has been located, (Step #6) the P/P (pinpoint) button can be used to allow much slower search coil movement isolating exactly where to dig. Keep loop near ground when pressing P/P.

5. Solid repeatable beeps and repeatable display after several passes indicates an interesting metal target. 6. Broken, sputter, or inconsistent beeps and display, indicates likely uninteresting metal targets. Ignore these targets. 7. Once a solid repeatable beep and display indication are located, press and HOLD the P/P button with loop near ground and X area to pinpoint exactly where to dig. Note targets depth on left side of display. Release P/P to continue hunting. 8. Sweeping the round search coil over the ground, recognizing solid repeatable beeps and display indications from broken or inconsistent ones, pinpointing, and digging all take practice. Be patient. To speed the learning curve bury a nail, coin, and other items an inch or two in the ground and practice locating, recognizing the different sounds and display indications, and pinpointing. 9. You must have permission to search both public and private property from the owners or person in charge of managing the property. In most cases, you can locate the owner through City Hall or the County Seat. It is important for the future of metal detecting that you take care in digging. Unsightly holes are dangerous to people
and livestock as well as detrimental to continued use of detectors. Fill all holes and remove all trash you encounter. Some areas have restrictions on the size and type of digging tool you may use which may present additional challenges. Check with your Dealer, Area Detecting Club, Local Police, or Parks & Recreations Department. 10. Known and marked historical sites are certainly Off Limits to metal detector use. Educate yourself, follow the laws in your area, and always aid Law Enforcement and Archeologists to further promote this great hobby. With research and thought, there are many areas to search.
Prizm 6T Controls/Features
1. Press ON/OFF (tap) to turn the 6T ON/OFF. Hold for a few seconds to turn Backlight ON/OFF. Backlight ON indicated by a light bulb icon on center of display. Good batteries produce HIGH PITCH BEEP for a few seconds upon turn on A LOW PITCHED BEEP upon turn on indicates low batteries. Low, with a battery icon on center of display, indicates low batteries during searching. 2. SENS (sensitivity) adjusts the responsiveness to metals, ground, and external electrical interference. The Sensitivity level is continuously shown on the right-side of the display. The taller the bars, the higher the selected sensitivity setting. Use the SENS up Arrow button to increase, down Arrow to decrease SENS. Use the highest level that behaves predictably. Use lower levels for areas where the 6T behaves unpredictably or is unstable (false signals without the presents of metal). Areas of high power electrical lines or extremely mineralized soil conditions will usually require lower SENS levels. Areas of little electrical activity, and dry beach sand, usually allow higher SENS settings. Standard automatic setting works well for most areas. Few areas will allow reasonable predictable performance at maximum SENS. A consistent overload signal, low pitch beep and OL on display, may indicate a lower sens setting is needed to deal with high-mineral ground. 3. P/P (when pressed and held) activates the pinpoint mode for better target locating. P/P (when tapping) turns ON/OFF the All Metal search mode, ON indicated on the center of the display. All Metal mode can be used for searching when the desire is to hear/locate iron and steel, as well as all other types of metals. Display indicates possible target ID and depth in both standard DISC and ALL Metal modes. When P/P is pressed and held, all metal types respond with a beep that is basically the same. While holding P/P, or while searching in the All Metal mode, pressing and releasing Tone ID turns ON/OFF VCO

(voltage controlled oscillator) which aids in both pinpointing and separating metals near each other. VCO varies the audio pitch with target strength, pitch increases as the search coil nears the center of the target. Release P/P automatically returns to the search mode. Areas of difficult ground mineral may be easier to search in All Metal mode, watching the display ID for DISC. 4. DISC (discrimination) selects the audio acceptance or rejection of the nine categories of targets on the display. A reject setting is indicated on the display as a speaker in a circle with a slash through it directly under each category selected for rejection. To locate jewelry, (except iron) accept as many categories as you can endure digging. Pressing upper circling arrow portion of DISC button to cycle through the available DISC categories/settings. Once at a category press lower portion of DISC button (with speaker icons) to change that category to either accept or reject. Continue pressing the circling arrow section to continue to the next category. Custom settings will hold through ON/ OFF, so long as a good battery remains installed. Battery removal reverts to initial factory settings.
5. Depth Indication A. The depth of coin-sized metals is automatically indicated on the lefthand portion of the display. When in the pinpoint mode (P/P button pressed and held) the large numerical number, which normally shows the VDI target reference, changes to show a more specific depth indication. 80 = 8 inches, 75 indicates 7 1/2 inches. When P/P is released, numerical number changes back to indicting target VDI number. B. Metals larger or smaller than typical coin size will skew this indication slightly. For example, a pop can will indicate very shallow, however, may in fact be found quite deep in the ground. A metal much smaller than a coin will indicate quite deep, however, may be found to be quite shallow in the ground. Whatever the finding regarding a particular size, the results will be consistent. If the detector indicates a target at an inch and after digging three inches the target is not located, that item is larger than a typical coin. C. Typically lighter metal targets, like the aluminum pull tab, remain at fairly shallow depths. A TAB indication that indicates fairly shallow is likely a TAB. However, gold is heavy (typically sinks more deeply into the ground) and may also indicate in the TAB area of the display. A TAB indication that indicates fairly deep should be dug, until it is determined that deep tabs are also common to the area. Older, more collectable coins are found at greater depths in the ground. Deep indications that have questionable tone and display indications are more worthy of investigation compared to questionable tone and display indications that produce shallow depth indications.

D. Regardless of the metal detector used when searching, you are going to dig some trash targets. Use the tone, display, and depth reading, to increase the odds of recovering valued metal items. E. The depth bar graph indication (left side of display) continuously indicates the depth of the target from 10 plus inches (lower left) to zero inches on the upper left. When the P/P is held, the larger numbers next to the depth bar chart indicates depth more precisely. 40 = 4.0 inches, 25 = 2.5 inches, 85 indiates 8.5 inches.

Prizm 6T Depth Display

6. Tone ID (Tone Identification) turns ON/OFF Tone ID, which provides progressively higher pitch target beeps for targets progressively higher up the nine target ID display categories. Press and release Tone ID to turn ON/OFF. ON indicated by an icon shown on lower right portion of display. At minimum DISC (all display categories set for acceptance no speaker with slash) nine different tones indicate the display categories from iron with the lowest pitch tone to large coins at the highest pitch tone. Tone ID allows the operator to immediately be aware of the likely category of metal item without looking at the display. Display categories selected for rejection with DISC either produce no beep at all or a broken inconsistent beep. A very low pitch beep with OL on display indicates OVERLOAD (too much target signal) which does prevent good target information. Lift the search coil a little higher and re-sweep that area to see if the large target may still be of interest. When in the P/P mode (P/P button held) or ALL Metal mode (P/P tapped and All Metal appears on center of display). Tone ID button turns ON/OFF Prizm 6T Multi Tone Display
VCO audio. VCO audio varies the pitch of the beep as the search coil nears the center of the target allowing improved pinpointing and better multi target separation. VCO only performs when operating in the P/P and All Metal mode. VCO will not function in the DISC mode. A. VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) Pinpointing. VCO produces a progressively higher pitched tone as the target signal becomes progressively stronger during pinpointing. Press and hold P/P to activate the pinpoint mode. Then press TONE ID to enable or disable VCO pinpointing. VCO is a feature that only operates in the Pinpoint and All Metal modes. When ON, the stronger the target response, the higher the pitch of the sound. VCO is an excellent aid to pinpointing. Slowly X the loop over the suspected target area. The highest pitch sound indicates the center of the target. At the point of the highest pitch sound, the target depth feature indicates its most accurate depth. 7. Trac Lock (Ground Tracking Lock) locks the ground rejection level at its current setting, indicated on the right side of the display with a padlock icon. Unusually inconsistent grounds (spotty bits of significant mineral among lower or higher mineral base) can cause difficulties for the automatic system. The average ground setting chosen by the automatic system may not be ideal for eliminating ground noise and providing reasonable stability (few enough signals to recognize metal targets). Allowing the 6T to track to a troublesome spot of mineral (sweeping or pumping over it until it no longer responds) then locking the Trac feature at that level, allows greater overall performance in

some areas. Another option for difficult ground areas is searching in the All Metal mode. Automatic Ground Tracking provides optimum performance when the changes in the ground mineralization are progressive. Trac Locking tends to improve performance when searching highly spotty mineral changes or anytime an average ground setting doesnt provide good results. When Trac Locked, 6T continues to calculate an ideal average ground rejection level. Upon Unlocking Trac, 6T instantly chooses that level. 8. Beach - salt water beaches present a particular challenge for all metal detectors. Salt, when wet is conductive like a metal target is conductive. When searching wet salt water beaches, press Beach. Beach appears on the right side of the display when ON. Beach ON changes the perimeters of the ground balance and tracking system to better suit wet salt conditions. Beach is not recommended for nonconductive ground types. Ocean beaches, desert salt flats or heavily fertilized farm fields when wet are the only common conductive ground types.

Beach Mode Display

Displays
1. Nine distinct target categories are listed across the top of the display and indicate the most common metals found within these categories. It is important to understand the display information should only be consulted after a solid repeatable audio target beep has been located. 2. When operating in either the DISC or All Metal modes, the larger numerical number on the right side of the display next to the depth bar graph indicates a target reference number (VDI Number) much more precisely compared to the 9 display categories. + numbers indiate a target that is non-ferrous (not of iron steel). - indicate a ferrous target number. Visual discrimination indication number will be consistently the same for targets that electrically measure the same. 3. A specific metal category is dictated by the targets metal content, size, and shape. The reference label above the display provides a comparison of known metals. Identical metal items indicate identical display categories. Similar metal items produce similar display categories. Different types of metal may, however, share the same category based on their electrical characteristics (size, shape, exact content). For example, small aluminum foil and small gold jewelry may indicate in the same category. The display simply tells you the most common items for that specific category. One must use this information as a guide. Consistency is the key. For example, if three or more bullets are dug at the same display indication, one can assume these bullets are common to that specific area and further identical indications are highly likely to be additional bullets of the same size/type within that specific area being searched. If those particular bullets are not of interest, one may choose to ignore any further identical indications within that area. 4. Low battery condition is automatically listed on the display as a battery icon. Low battery indicates you need to replace the batteries. One may expect about 25 hours of continuous searching with eight

good quality AA alkaline batteries. Battery life will vary with intermittent use,backlight use, temperature, control settings, target indications, battery quality, battery condition upon purchase, and shelf life. One may add or subtract as much as 50% depending upon the above variables. It is always wise to carry back up batteries when traveling far from home. A three-beep alarm sounds every five minutes when batteries are too low to operate

Overload Display

Repair Service
Whites reputation has been built on quality products backed by quality service. Our factory Authorized Service Centers are factory trained and equipped. They offer the same quality service as the factory. Service before and after the sale is the cornerstone of our customer relations.
Before shipping detectors for service A. Contact your Dealer. There may be a quick, simple fix or explanation that will prevent having to send the detector in for service. B. Double check the obvious, such as batteries, and try the detector in another area to be sure there is not outside electrical interference. C. Be sure to send all necessary parts with your detector, such as search coils and batteries as these items can result in symptoms. D. Always include a letter of explanation about your concern, even if you have talked to the Service Center by telephone. E. Take care in packaging your detector for shipping. Always insure your package, and always keep a receipt of shipping. F. Clearly state in your explanation with the detector how you would like any incidental or consequential costs to be handled such as return shipping, accessories, overnight shipping, service outside of the two year warranty, etc.
Authorized Service Centers
In the unlikely event your detector requires service please note our following Authorized Service Centers;
1. Whites Electronics, Inc. 1011 Pleasant Valley Road Sweet Home, OR 97386 (541) 367-6121 FAX (541) 367-6629 tmarshall@whiteselectronics.com 2. Electronics Expoloration 575 West Harrison Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 620-0618 FAX (630) 620-1005 Toll-free 800-392-3223 tony@ee-il.com
3. Centreville Electronics 10063 Wellington Road Manassas, VA 20110 (703) 367-7999 FAX (703) 367-0868 Toll free 888-645-0202 bob@cwrelics.com

USA, All Of Americas, Pacific Rim
Centerville Electronics 10063 Wellington Road Manassas, VA 20110
Toll Free: 888-645-0202, Or Toll: 703-367-7999 Fax: 703-367-0868 E-Mail: bob@cwrelics.com Electronic Exploration 575 West Harrison Lombard, IL 60148 Toll Free: 800-392-3223, Or Toll: 630-620-0618 Fax: 630-620-1005 E-Mail: tony@ee-il.com Whites Electronics, Inc. 1011 Pleasant Valley Road Sweet Home, OR 97386 Toll: 541-367-6121 Extension 128 E-Mail: tmarshall@whiteselectronics.com Web Site: www.whiteselectronics.com 22
UK, Europe, Northern Asia, Africa, Near East, Mid East Whites UK Ltd. 35J Harbour Road, Inverness, Scotland IV1 1UA Telephone: (011)441-463-223-456 Fax: 441-463-224-048 E-Mail: sales@whelects.demon.co.uk Web Site: www.whites.co.uk Australia, New Zealand, Far East, Southern Pacific Rim Gold Search Australia Tony Mills - Distributor 76c Broadway Dunolly, Victoria 3472 Telephone: (61) 03-5468-1877 Fax: (61) 03-5468-1667 E-mail: info@goldsearchaustralis.com Web Site: www.goldsearchaustralia.com

Warranty

If within two years (24 months) from the original date of purchase, your White's detector fails due to defects in either material or workmanship, White's will repair or replace at its option, all necessary parts without charge for parts or labor. Simply return the complete detector to the Dealer where you purchased it, or to your nearest Authorized Service Center. The unit must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the symptoms of the failure. You must provide proof of date-ofpurchase before the unit is serviced. This is a transferable manufacturer warranty, which covers the instrument two years from the original purchase date, regardless of the owner. Items excluded from the warranty are batteries, accessories that are not standard equipment, shipping/handling costs outside the continental USA, Special Delivery costs (Air Freight, Next Day, 2nd Day, Packaging Services, etc.) and all shipping/ handling costs inside the continental USA 90 days after purchase. White's registers your purchase only if the Sales Registration Card is filled out and returned to the factory address by your dealer soon after original purchase. The purpose of recording this information is to keep you up-to-date regarding White's ongoing research & development. The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident,
misuse, neglect, alterations, modifications, unauthorized service, or prolonged exposure to corrosive compounds, including salt. Duration of any implied warranty (e.g., merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) shall not be longer than the stated warranty. Neither the manufacturer or the retailer shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states however, do not allow the limitation on the length of implied warranties, or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitations may not apply to you. In addition, the stated warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. The foregoing is the only warranty provided by White's as the manufacturer of your metal detector. Any "extended warranty" period beyond two years, which may be provided by a Dealer or other third party on your detector, may be without White's authority, involvement and consent, and might not be honored by Whites Electronics, Inc.

Warranty Transfer

If for any reason you should sell your Prizm prior to the date the warranty expires, the remaining warranty is transferable. Simply fill out the following information, seal it in a stamped envelope, and send it to Whites Electronics, 1011 Pleasant Valley Road, Sweet Home, Oregon 97386. The remaining warranty period will then be available to the new owner. The Warranty Statement applies to both the original owner as well as any secondary owners.

WARRANTY TRANSFER

Original Owner: Name: _________________________________________ Address (Which appears on the original warranty card): _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Instrument Serial Number: _________________________ Original Purchase Date:____________________________ New Owner: Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________ _______________________________________________
WHITES ELECTROINCS (UK) LTD. After Sales Service - Limited Warranty
The serial number which is unique to your unit is on a white label inside the battery compartment. Please quote this number on any correspondence regading your detector. Whites Electronics has always been concerned with the absolute quality of their mineral/metal detectors. Service after the sales is of extreme importance to us and we always do our utmost to ensure that customers are satisfied with our units. If your unit should require servicing or repair, simply return it to us at the factory in Inverness, and we shall carry out the necessary work for you. ANY WORK CARRIED OUT BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY NULLIFY THE WARRANTY. If within two years (24 months) from the original date of purchase, your Whites detector fails due to defects in either material or workmanship, Whites Electronics (UK) ltd. will repair or replace at its option, all necessary parts without charge for parts or labor. Simplly return the detector to our factory in Inverness, Scotland, giving details of the faults. Items excluded from the warranty are non-rechargeable batteries and other accessories. The warranty is not valid unless the Warranty Registration Card is returned to the factory address within 10 days of the original purchase for the purpose of recording that date, which is the actual commencement date of the warranty.
Limited Warranty continued.
This warranty does not cover damage to the detector caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alterations, modifications or unauthorized service. Duration of any implied warranties (e.g., merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) shall not be longer than the stated warranty. Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from defects or failures of the instrument to perform. This warranty does to affect your statutory legal rights.

Whites Electronics (UK) ltd. 35 harbour Road - Inverness, Scotland - IV1 1UA Telephone: (01463) 223456 - Fax: 901463) 224048 e-mail: sales@whelects.demon.co.uk. Web site: www.whites.co.uk

Warranty Transfer UK

If for any reason you should sell your Prizm prior to the date the warranty expires, the remaining warranty is transferable. Simply fill out the following information, including the Authorization Number, seal it in a stamped envelope, and send it to White's Electronics, (UK) Ltd. 35 Harbour Road Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1UA. Whites will then advise you what, if any Warranty is available. The Warranty Statement must be completed with Serial number and information on previous and new owners.

WARRANTY TRANSFER UK

Original Owner:
Name: _________________________________________ Address (Which appears on the original warranty card): _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Instrument Serial Number: _________________________ Original Purchase Date:____________________________ New Owner: Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________ _______________________________________________

Target Recovery

The following Hinged Door Method of digging is widely recommended to minimize damage to lawns. Careful recovery in multiple-use well-groomed areas is the responsibility of all metaldetector users.
#1. After locating a good target (metal), pinpoint the center. If your instrument has depth reading, take note of the depth. Practice on surface metals with the loop held several inches above target.
#4. Use your digging tool to pry the turf flap up and hinge it over. Your pinpointed target now rests down-side up. #2. Using a sturdy digging tool, preferably a trowel or knife, cut a horseshoeshaped size plug around the pinpointed target. Leave an uncut hinge area to keep the grass in place. #3. Cut through the turf, being careful to cut around the target and not damage it.

#5. Check for the target

visually, and with your detector, to see if the target is in the flap or remains in the hole.

#6. A pinpointing probe

can be used to speed the process of finding the target in the flap or in the hole.

#7. If additional dirt

needs to be removed from the hole,place it on a drop cloth.

#8. After recovering the

target, the dirt can then easily be replaced with a minimum of spreading.
Replace the turf flap and step on it firmly. Once completed very little indication of digging should be seen.
It is very important for the future of metal detecting that you use care in digging - - Check with your Dealer, Area Club, Local Police, or Parks & Recreations Dept. Some areas may have rules on the size and type of digging tools allowed. Be aware of the rules, and respect the laws and restrictions in your area. Unsightly holes are dangerous to people and livestock, and detrimental 30 to the continued use of detectors.

NOTES.

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Prizm II III IV * V

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Prizm II III IV V

Guide to this Manual

Assembly.... 4 Batteries.... 6 Getting Started - Prizm II, III, IV... 8

Prizm II Controls...10

Prizm III Controls...12 Prizm IV Controls...14

Prizm V Controls...16

Displays....18 Optional Accessories....19 Service....21 Warranty....24 Target Recovery...27 Notes....28

To Assemble

1. Remove all parts from shipping carton (see diagram next page). 2. Use nonmetallic washers (between round search coil and clevis fiber rod), and fiber bolt and thumbnut to secure search coil to fiber rod. 3. Unlock Camlock on S rod, insert fiber rod into curved rod, line up buttons into one of adjustment holes. Twist Camlock to LOCK. 4. Unravel search coil cable and wind around rods (first revolution over top of rod). Plug search coil cable connector into control box. Screw finger tight to secure. Secure cable to fiber rod near search coil (first revolution) with small hook and loop strap provided. Allow slight cable slack (prior to first revolution) to allow search coil tilting. 5. Grip by handle, with arm in elbow cup, and sweep search coil over floor. If necessary for comfort, unlock camlock, compress buttons and reposition fiber rod. If necessary, elbow cup is also adjustable for comfort. 6. A large nylon strap is provided. When woven through the slots in the arm cup, additional leverage is provided. Insert smoothest section first (left slot for right-handed individuals, right slot for left-handed individuals) hook and loop facing up. Fold tab at end of rougher loop into T to lock this end. Insert opposite end through second slot so arm can be inserted and removed from arm cup without readjustment of strap.

Assembly Diagram

Search Coil Fiber Bolt Search Coil Cable Thumbnut Non-metallic Washers Fiber Rod Camlock Display Control Buttons

Handle

S Rod Elbow Cup
Search Coil Cable to Control Box Connector

Large Nylon Strap

Batteries
1. Open battery door by pressing elongated button on back of display and flipping open door. 2. Install two 9-volt alkaline batteries taking note of (+) and (-) positions (only fit one way), close door. 3. Press ON/OFF button.

Battery Door

B at te ry B at te ry

Display

4. Batteries that are weak, or become weak during use, will automatically indicate Low Batt. with a battery icon on the left center portion of the display. Replace with two good quality alkaline 9-volt transistor batteries. Low volume beep, without a Low Bat display indication, requires only the one battery on the headphone jack side of the compartment be replaced. 5. One may expect about 20 hours of continuous searching with two good quality alkaline batteries. Battery life will vary with inter
mittent use, temperature, control settings, target indications, battery quality, battery condition upon purchase, and shelf life. One may add or subtract as much as 50% depending upon the above variables. It is always wise to carry back up batteries when traveling far from home. 6. Good quality rechargeable transistor 9-volt batteries may be purchased separately for use in your Prizm. Typically rechargeable transistor 9-volts will fall short of 20 hour continuous search time by as much as 30%. Expensive types may exceed this alkaline life rating. Either way their rechargeable option is desirable for avid (everyday) searching. Whites Electronics, Inc. has chosen not to compete in the transistor 9-volt rechargeable battery market. We would suggest common reputable brands and retailers for such systems.
Getting Started (Prizm II, III, IV, V)
1. Once assembled with good batteries installed, press ON/ OFF. 2. Due to the many metals used in modern construction it is best to use and practice outdoors. 3. Sweep the round search coil from side to side over ground evenly (near to or touching ground surface) keeping it very close to the ground throughout each pass and overlapping each pass as if mopping a floor. About two seconds per pass from left to right, and two seconds returning from right to left is necessary for the Prizm to perform as designed. Sweeping too slowly (significantly less than two seconds per pass) will deter good performance. It is also necessary for the round search coil to be moving (sweeping) for the Prizm to detect and identify metals. Once an interesting signal has been located, (Step #6) the P/P (pinpoint) button can be used to allow much slower search coil movement isolating exactly where to dig. 4. Solid repeatable beeps and repeatable display after several passes indicates an interesting metal target. 5. Broken, sputter, or inconsistent beeps and display, indicates

likely uninteresting metal targets. Ignore these targets. 6. Once a solid repeatable beep and display indication are located, press P/P button and X area to pinpoint exactly where to dig. Press P/P again to continue searching. 7. Sweeping the round search coil over the ground, recognizing solid repeatable beeps and display indications from broken or inconsistent ones, pinpointing, and digging all take practice. Be patient. To speed the learning curve bury a nail, coin, and other items an inch or two in the ground and practice locating, recognizing the different sounds and display indications, and pinpointing.
8. You must have permission to search both public and private property from the owners or person in charge of managing the property. In most cases, you can locate the owner through City Hall or the County Seat. It is important for the future of metal detecting that you take care in digging. Unsightly holes are dangerous to people and livestock as well as detrimental to continued use of detectors. Fill all holes and remove all trash you encounter. Some areas have restrictions on the size and type of digging tool you may use which may present additional challenges. Check with your Dealer, Area Detecting Club, Local Police, or Parks & Recreations Department. 9. Known and marked historical sites are certainly Off Limits to metal detector use. Educate yourself, follow the laws in your area, and always aid Law Enforcement and Archeologists to further promote this great hobby. With research and thought,

Prizm II Controls

1. ON/OFF turns the Power ON and OFF. Batteries that are weak, or become weak during use, will automatically indicate Low Batt. with a battery icon on the left center portion of the display. Replace with two good quality alkaline 9-volt transistor batteries. Remove batteries for storage beyond two weeks. 2. SENS (sensitivity) adjusts the responsiveness to metals, ground, and external electrical interference. The Sensitivity level is continuously shown on the display. The further to the right the fill towards taller bars, the higher the selected sensitivity setting. Use the SENS Up arrow button to increase, down arrow button to decrease. Use the highest level that behaves predictably. Use lower levels for areas the Prizm behaves unpredictably or is unstable (false signals without the presence of metal). Areas of high power electrical lines or extremely mineralized soil conditions will likely require lower SENS levels. Areas of little electrical activity, and dry beach sand, usually allow high SENS settings, and thus more detection depth. Standard settings work well in typical conditions. 3. P/P activates pinpoint mode for better item location. P/P can also be used for searching when iron and steel is desired as well as all other metals. Once P/P has been pressed (tapped) all types of metals respond with a beep that is basically the same. No adjustments can be made while in the P/P mode. Press a second time prior to continued searching to return the Prizm to Discrimination, which varies the beep according to the DISC setting. Holding the P/P button during pinpointing allows automatic return to Discrimination searching when released. P/P status shown on display center.

4. DISC (discrimination) selects the acceptance or rejection (regarding audio beep) of each category on the display from iron to z1 (zinc cent). The current settings are indicated continuously on the display as a speaker in a circle with a slash through it directly under each category selected as a rejection. For more jewelry, except for iron, accept as many categories as you can endure digging. Press DISC arrow up to increase the rejection categories and arrow down to decrease the rejection categories.

Prizm II Display

Prizm III Controls
In addition to the features of the Prizm II, the Prizm III has an additional feature 1. The depth of coin-sized metals is automatically indicated on the lower left-hand portion of the display. 2. Metals larger or smaller than typical coin size will skew this indication slightly. For example, a pop can will indicate very shallow, however, may in fact be found quite deep in the ground. A metal much smaller than a coin will indicate quite deep, however, be found to be quite shallow in the ground. Whatever the finding regarding a particular size, the results will be consistent, repeated time and time again. If a metal indicates an inch and after digging three inches it is still not located, that item is larger than a typical coin. If pop cans are common to the area disregard. 3. Typically lighter metals like the aluminum pull tab will remain fairly shallow. A TAB indication that indicates fairly shallow is likely a TAB. However, gold is heavy (typically sinks more deeply into the ground) and may also indicate in the TAB area of the display. A TAB indication that indicates fairly deep should be dug, at least until determined that deep tabs are also common to the area. Older more collectable coins are found at greater depths in the ground. Deep indications that have questionable tone and display indications are more worthy of investigation compared to questionable tone and display indications that produce shallow depth indications. 4. Regardless of the metal detector used, when searching, you are going to dig some trash metals. Use the tone, display, and

depth reading, to hedge the odds against trash and for valued metal items. 5. The depth indicates from 8 inches at the right towards 0 inches to the left.

Prizm III Depth Display

Prizm IV
In addition to the features of the Prizm II and Prizm III the Prizm IV has additional features 1. Tone I.D. (Tone Identification) is engaged when the Tone I.D. note is displayed. Press TONE I.D. to disable/enable. At minimum DISC, three different tones now indicate the display categories, large Iron Low Tone, Foil & TAB Medium Tone, ALL coins High Tone. This Tone I.D. feature makes the operator immediately aware of the likely category of the metal item without looking at the display. Display categories selected for rejection with the DISC control either produce no beep at all or a broken inconsistent beep. In addition, a very low tone indicates metal overload when too close to a large metal object. Prizm IV display with three tones indicated for three categories.

Prizm IV & V

2. Smart Notch. Press Smart Notch. With DISC control set at FOIL or below, pull tabs are eliminated. With DISC control at Nickels or above, Nickels are accepted. Smart Notch either eliminates TAB or accepts Nickels. A missing or added DISC symbol indicates Smart Notch is engaged. The DISC categories are linear in that as DISC is increased first IRON is rejected, then FOIL, then 5 Cent, etc. from left to right based on these metals electrical properties. However, one may wish to reject a category higher on the scale while accepting one lower on the scale. Prior to Prizm, such a feature was only available on high-end metal detectors. With the Prizm IV & V, the two most common needs for such rejection are available automatically with the Smart Notch feature. Once Smart Notch is pressed, the Prizm IV automatically selects the notch appropriate for the current DISC setting. If DISC is increased to Nickels or above, the Nickel category is accepted even if the DISC is set high enough to reject the TAB category. At lower DISC setting, Foil or below, the TAB category is rejected even though the DISC setting isnt set high enough to reject TABS. Increasing or decreasing the DISC control automatically switches between these two different Smart Notch options.

Prizm V

In addition to the features of the Prizm II, Prizm III, and Prizm IV, the Prizm V has additional features 1. Multi Tone (Tone Identification) is engaged when the musical note is displayed. Tap Multi Tone to disable / enable. At minimum DISC, eight different tones now indicate the display categories, from iron, at the lowest tone, to 50 cents at the highest tone. This Multi Tone feature makes the operator immediately aware of the likely category of the metal item without looking at the display. Display categories selected for rejection with the DISC control either produce no beep at all or a broken inconsistent beep. In addition, a very low tone indicates metal overload when too close to a very large metal object. Prizm V display with eight tones indicated for eight categories.
2. Press and hold Multi Tone a few seconds (instead of tapping) to enable three tone Tone ID (like Prizm IV). An operator may wish to limit the tone range to three tones, good targets at the higher tone, questionable foil range targets at the medium tone, and iron at the lowest tone. 3. VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) Pinpointing. VCO produces a progressively higher pitched tone as the target signal becomes progressively stronger during pinpointing. Press Pinpoint to activate the pinpoint mode. Then press TONE ID to enable or disable VCO pinpointing. VCO is a feature that only operates in the Pinpoint mode. When ON, the stronger the target response, the higher the pitch of the sound. VCO is an excellent aid to pinpointing. Slowly X the loop over the suspected target area. The highest pitch sound indicates the center of the target. At the point of the highest pitch sound, the target depth feature indicates its most accurate depth.

Smart Notch Display

The Prizm Display, and information above the Display, provide a wealth of information about the metal target.

Displays

1. Eight distinct target categories are listed across the top of the display and indicate the most common metals found within these categories. It is important to understand the display information should only be consulted after a solid repeatable audio tone beep has been located. 2. A specific metals category is dictated by that metals exact content, size, and shape. The reference label above the display provides a comparison of known metals. Identical metal items indicate identical display categories. Similar metal items produce similar display categories. And different metal items produce different display categories. Different types of metal may, however, share the same category based on their electrical characteristics (size, shape, exact content). For example, small aluminum foil and small gold jewelry may indicate in the same category. The display simply tells you the most common items for that specific category. One must use this information as a guide. Consistency is the key. For example, if three or more bullets are dug at the same display indication, one can assume these bullets are common to that specific area and further identical indications are highly likely to be additional bullets of the same size/type within that specific area being searched. If those particular bullets are not of interest, one may choose to ignore (not dig) any further identical indications within that area. 3. Low battery condition is automatically listed on the display in the form of a battery icon. Low battery indicates you need to replace the batteries. One may expect about 20 hours of continuous searching with two good quality alkaline batteries. Battery life will vary with intermittent use, temperature, control settings, target indications, battery quality, battery condi

tion upon purchase, and shelf life. One may add or subtract as much as 50% depending upon the above variables. It is always wise to carry back up batteries when traveling far from home. 4. Control status is also shown on the display. P/P All Metal on is indicated in the center of the display. Sensitivity setting on the lower right. Discrimination settings on the upper portion under each display category. Prizm III and IV shows depth indication on the lower left. Prizm IV also indicates the status of the Smart Notch and Tone I.D. features. 5. Metal overload is indicated in all modes by a very low pitch tone. Lift the search coil and resweep target since target errors can occur when target is too strong.

Accessories

Accessories available for your Prizm will enhance convenience and your searching experience. 1. Digging Tool You can use a garden trowel, however, detector-specific digging tools and aprons for storing finds, developed over the last 60 years, are more durable, effective, easier on the environment, and on your person. Sand scoops are recommended for sand as digging is difficult in these conditions. 2. Headphones Headphones with a 90 degree plug in jack, and volume controls are highly recommended for use with your Prizm. Headphones increase battery life, your ability to hear the metal detector signals, privacy, and avoid unnecessary attention. The Prizmdoesnt have a volume control, this is more noted when headphones are used. Headphone volume controls allow tuning to your hearing needs. 3. Search Coil Covers The bottom of the search coil is subject to wear, more noted in sandy or rocky conditions. A search coil cover snaps onto the bottom of the search coil and prevents wearing out the bottom of the search coil.
4. Carry Case Damage during storage and travel may well exceed damage during searching. Convenient storage/ carry bags allow all the related equipment to be kept together for use at a moments notice and protect the detector from incidental damage. 5. Books and Videos A photo is worth a thousand words. Books and videos can speed the learning curve immensely. Draw from the years of experience of those who have went before you. 6. Search Coil Steady Bracket Water or high grass sometimes make it difficult to maintain the correct search coil to rod angle. The search coil steady bracket adjusts and locks this position. 7. Bullseye Pinpointer Speeds target recovery and ease by pinpointing within a fraction of an inch the target within the hole, dirt, sand or gravel.

Repair Service

Whites reputation has been built on quality products backed by quality service. Our factory Authorized Service Centers are factory trained and equipped. They offer the same quality service as the factory. Service before and after the sale is the cornerstone of our customer relations.

Before shipping detectors for service -
A. Contact your Dealer. There may be a quick, simple fix or explanation that will prevent having to send the detector in for service. B. Double check the obvious, such as batteries, and try the detector in another area to be sure there is not outside electrical interference. C. Be sure to send all necessary parts with your detector, such as search coils and batteries as these items can result in symptoms. D. Always include a letter of explanation about your concern, even if you have talked to the Service Center by telephone. E. Take care in packaging your detector for shipping. Always insure your package, and always keep a receipt of shipping. F. Clearly state in your explanation with the detector how you would like any incidental or consequential costs to be handled such as return shipping, accessories, overnight shipping, service outside of the two year warranty, etc.
Authorized Service Centers
In the unlikely event your detector requires service please note our following Authorized Service Centers;
1. White's Electronics 1011 Pleasant Valley Rd. Sweet Home, OR 97386 (541) 367-6121 FAX (541) 367-6629 nbaker@whiteselectronics.com 2. Electronic Exploration 575 West Harrison Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 620-0618 FAX (630) 620-1005 Toll-Free 800-392-3223* tony@ee-il.com

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Centerville Electronics 9859 Fairview Ave. Manassas, VA 20110
Toll Free: 888-645-0202, Or Toll: 703-367-7999 Fax: 703-367-0868 E-Mail: centelec@vwx.com Electronic Exploration 575 West Harrison Lombard, IL 60148 Toll Free: 800-392-3223, Or Toll: 630-620-0618 Fax: 630-620-1005 E-Mail: tony@ee-il.com Whites Electronics, Inc. 1011 Pleasant Valley Road Sweet Home, OR 97386 Toll: 541-367-6121 Extension 128 E-Mail: nbaker@whiteselectronics.com Web Site: www.whiteselectronics.com
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Warranty

If within two years (24 months) from the original date of purchase, your Whites detector fails due to defects in either material or workmanship, Whites will repair or replace at its option, all necessary parts without charge for parts or labor. Simply return the complete detector to the Dealer where you purchased it, or to your nearest Authorized Service Center. The unit must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the symptoms of the failure. You must provide proof of date-ofpurchase before the unit is serviced. This is a transferable manufacturer warranty, which covers the instrument two years from the original purchase date, regardless of the owner. Items excluded from the warranty are batteries, accessories that are not standard equipment, shipping/handling costs outside the continental USA, Special Delivery costs (Air Freight, Next Day, 2nd Day, Packaging Services, etc.) and all shipping/ handling costs inside the continental USA 90 days after purchase. Whites registers your purchase only if the Sales Registration Card is filled out and returned to the factory address by your dealer soon after original purchase. The purpose of recording this information is to keep you up-to-date regarding Whites ongoing research & development. The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, mis-
use, neglect, alterations, modifications, unauthorized service, or prolonged exposure to corrosive compounds, including salt. Duration of any implied warranty (e.g., merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) shall not be longer than the stated warranty. Neither the manufacturer or the retailer shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states however, do not allow the limitation on the length of implied warranties, or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitations may not apply to you. In addition, the stated warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. The foregoing is the only warranty provided by Whites as the manufacturer of your metal detector. Any extended warranty period beyond two years, which may be provided by a Dealer or other third party on your detector, may be without Whites authority, involvement and consent, and might not be honored by Whites Electronics, Inc.

Warranty Transfer

If for any reason you should sell your Prizm prior to the date the warranty expires, the remaining warranty is transferable. This transfer is authorized by calling 1-800-547-6911, and getting an Authorization Number. Simply fill out the following information, including the Authorization Number, seal it in a stamped envelope, and send it to Whites Electronics, 1011 Pleasant Valley Road, Sweet Home, Oregon 97386. The remaining warranty period will then be available to the new owner. The Warranty Statement applies to both the original owner as well as any secondary owners.

WARRANTY TRANSFER

Original Owner: Name: _________________________________________ Address (Which appears on the original warranty card): _______________________________________________. _______________________________________________ Instrument Serial Number: _________________________ Original Purchase Date:____________________________ New Owner: Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________. _______________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________. _______________________________________________. Distributor Authorization Code: ___________________
Prizm Target Recovery II III IV * V
The following Hinged Door Method of digging is widely recommended to minimize damage to lawns. Careful recovery in multiple-use well-groomed areas is the responsibility of all metal-detector users.
#1. After locating a good #2. Using a sturdy digging tool, preferably a trowel or knife, cut a horseshoeshaped size plug around the pinpointed target. Leave an uncut hinge area to keep the grass in place. #3. Cut through the turf, being careful to cut around the target and not damage it.
target (metal), pinpoint the center. If your instrument has depth reading, take note of the depth. Practice on surface metals with the loop held several inches
#4. Use your digging tool to pry the turf flap up and hinge it over. Your pinpointed target now rests downside up.
#5. Check for the target visually, and with your detector, to see if the target is in the flap or remains in the hole.
#6. A pinpointing probe can be used to speed the process of finding the target in the flap or in the hole.

#7. If additional dirt

needs to be removed from the hole,place it on a drop cloth.
#8. After recovering the target, the dirt can then easily be replaced with a minimum of spreading.

#9. Replace the turf flap and step on it firmly. Once completed very little indication of digging should be seen.
It is very important for the future of metal detecting that you use care in digging - - Check with your Dealer, Area Club, Local Police, or Parks & Recreations Dept. Some areas may have rules on the size and type of digging tools allowed. Be aware of the rules, and respect the laws and restrictions in your area. Unsightly holes are dangerous to people and livestock, and detrimental to the continued use of detectors.

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