Newbie needing help.

[7.62 NATO]

Hello folks.

I had a metal detector as a kid (late seventies) and recently picked one up at a yard sale.

I bought a White's di pro 6000. It belonged to the uncle (who had passed away) and the person selling it had
no use for it.

It seemed a shame that something that probably was a source of great enjoyment to a dearly departed family
member should be sold so easily and cheaply. I didn't feel bad at all handing over the fifteen bucks for it because
the person obviously didn't care about it or it's history.

I don't have an owners manual or even a brochure for it, and I must admit that I really don't understand how to
use it or adjust it.

Can anyone help me by directing me to a good source for using this piece of equipment? I can't wait to start using
it and honoring it's original owners enjoyment of it.

Here's a photo of it:

Thanks for any input / assistance.

 

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[7.62 NATO]

Hmmm?

I don't know what I did wrong, but only half of the post and photo is showing up on my screen and I don't see any way to adjust it.

Well anyway, can anyone offer some advice on how to make sure this is working properly?

A way to test or adjust it, maybe? Also, it has a long bar instead of a ring to sweep over the ground, is there a reason for this? The lady said her uncle lived close to the beach in Oregon.

Thanks.

 

[Nana40]

Is this it? If not...then look on the Whites site and see the others there. Maybe this will help.



http://www.whiteselectronics.com/ma...s/CM 6000 Di Pro SL XB Instruction Manual.pdf

 

[kermit]

Go to this site http://www.whiteselectronics.com/


Go to Support and then Manuals.

It should tell you most everything you need to know about how to work the Machine.
After you find out all the tech info you just have to go out and let the unit teach you
how to learn what it's telling you when you swing it over any given target

Do alot of reading on this forum from old post. Lots to learn here.
GOoD luck



Kermit

 

[7.62 NATO]

Great! Thank you both for the info.

I'll play with it today and see if I can figure out how to use it, the manual (link) that Nana40 provided is the exact model that I have.

I'll take Kermit's advice also and investigate this site for tips, advice, and techniques on how to best use it.

Thanks again.

 

[littlehugger]

Hi 7.62 NATO,
Thats just a fancy name for .308 Winchester, right?
Your Whites was/is a top detector in its time. Still very good, and a steal at that price.
The coil looks like a Tesoro Clean Sweep. I believe it is a DD type.
DD is short for Double D, as the internal wiring is shaped like back to back D's.
Standard, round coils, called concentric, project a round detecting field, which shrinks with distance from the coil. A standard 8 inch coil has a field only about the size of a quarter at its peak. Thus, lots of overlap is needed as you sweep.
A Double D coil has a field shaped like a rectangle, that covers an area from the front to the back of the coil, but not to the sides. Because it does not shrink with distance from the coil, minimum overlap is needed.
Apparently, the previous owner had that coil on there to maximize coverage at beaches and fields. To cover a lot of area with each sweep.
If its a Double D coil, it pinpoints differently. The coils sweet spot runs front to back down the center. So you need to get your find in the center, then bring the coil back slowly just until the signal stops, then your find should be right at the front tip of the coil.
If you want to test it, go to a playground, with sand or wood chips, as it is easy to dig. Practice your pinpointing too!
I like the idea of the Tesoro Clean Sweep, which is a coil very much like yours, and I am considering getting a 14x10 Garrett DD for wifeys GTAx 1250. Its a good detector, but wifey is not the patient sort. I hope to tempt her out of the playgrounds and into the fields with it.
Hope this helps.
Brian

 

[Sandman]

Littlehugger is correct. The coil on the detector is called a Big Foot and is a DD coil and operates as stated by Littlehugger. The coil covers a large area compared to a 8 inch round coil and is perfect for beach hunting because of the huge area to cover. Pinpointing is as stated off the front or rear of the coil and very fast. The Tesoro coil which is like the Big Foot is the same size and costs about $200.00 by itself. For hunting parks and such where there is more trash, you might want to try a smaller coil.

Good luck,

Sandman

 

[7.62 NATO]

littlehugger,

Yup, you're right about the .308. Shooting is one of my favorite hobbies, along with camping, dirt biking, mountain biking, and riding motorcycles in the canyons. If I can figure out how to use my metal detector, it will definitely be added to the list of outdoor activities I love.

Thanks for all the info on the model I have, I admit that I'm a little intimidated by all the dials, functions, and ranges on the meter. I'm not the most "technology friendly" people around. As an example, I bought a real nice Yamaha 6 channel surround sound system for my enetrtainment center over two years ago, and the only thing I've done is hook up the tuner.

Did I understand you right, Sandman? The coil by itself sells for close to 2 bills? I paid fifteen bucks for the whole thing. Maybe I don't want to know what the unit retails for, I'd probably be afraid to take it out in the hills.

Actually, I really look forward to using it.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[Nitro 54]

I don't want to scare you from using the unit(only if you want to sell it to me for a big profit). The XL Pro whitch is a updated version of what you have retails for $699.95 and a $200.00 Bigfoot coil. What a buy!!!

 

[rjnail]

was a nice detector , i had one, my first was the 6db,

 

[EDDE]

some people are looking for those bigfoot coils on other forums thats a keeper for sure...