"Minelab X-Terra 705": reviews and instructions

If you want to buy a new metal detector, improve the accuracy and effectiveness of your searches, the Minelab X-Terra 705 can be a good choice. The detector has a high average rating, and almost all the reviews about it are positive. What is Minelab X-Terra 705? Reviews, photos, characteristics - about everything further in the article.

Functional features

This is the third metal detector of the Minelab X-Terra line after the models 305 and 505. Just like its predecessors, the 705 consists of several parts, which allows owners to easily assemble and disassemble it within a few minutes. The bar is divided into three parts, which are precisely and reliably folded together. It is attached to the coil with a plastic nut-lamb, and the control panel at the top of the bar - a suitable bolt. On the side of the panel, with a slight finger-up movement, the lid shifts and opens the battery compartment. The detector is light and compact, and its black finish with a silver-blue control panel provides it with a stylish look. The device weighs about 1.3 kg and has a minimum length of 1.22 m and a maximum of 1.42 m.

Instructions

Getting acquainted with the user's guide is the first thing you are strongly recommended to do when you start working with Minelab X-Terra 705. The instruction gives an exhaustive information about the principles of the metal detector operation, the order of its assembly and the control keys. It contains information on the use and adjustment of the discrimination scale, methods for determining the exact position of the target, adjusting the sensitivity of the device, ways to adjust the noise, the order of adjusting the threshold tone, volume, sound frequency and ground balance. The reading should be applied in specific conditions, understand how each setting affects search results, and find out what needs to be done to achieve maximum efficiency.

Innovative technology

What are the most impressive features of "Minelab X-Terra 705"? The owners' feedback indicates that the V-Flex technology, thanks to the pre-amplification of the detected signal, has significantly reduced the number of false positives from interference induced on the cable connecting the coil to the control panel.

Technology V-Flex - a distinctive feature of the metal detector. Reviews of the "Minelab X-Terra 705" talk about the ease with which you can change the frequency of the detector by replacing its coil. Minelab offers several large, medium and small coils, which eliminates the need to buy any other metal detector. The balance of the earth is much better than that of its predecessors 705, which makes it easier to use, even when working in areas with a high mineral content. As a result, the searchers were able to find items that the previous models could not detect, and work in conditions where most detectors of other brands are powerless. But the best is characterized by "Minelab X-Terra 705" reviews. The manufacturer, in the opinion of the owners, provided accurate digital coil calibration, frequency tuning and constant soil monitoring, which allows achieving high performance in a wide range of types of search targets and ground conditions.

Battery charge status

Users recommend first of all to make sure that the batteries are able to provide sufficient duration of the device. The metal detector is powered by four AA-type batteries with a voltage of 1.2-1.5 V. The indicator does not accurately reflect the initial charge level. Owners are advised to give the device a few minutes to work, and then check the indications - so they will be much more accurate.

Interference rejection

The metal detector has five channels, between which you can switch in both manual and automatic mode. Users recommend using the latter option, since the device is much more accurate in setting the level of interference sufficient for operation than a person. In this case, the coil should be in working horizontal position and away from metal objects.

Threshold tone

The adjustment of the threshold tone level is from -5 to 25. This setting is very important and depends on the user's hearing and ambient noise. Owners recommend setting the tone level until a barely audible sound is heard. Too loud sound will be distracting and will not allow weak signals to overcome the threshold value. Too quiet will lead to the same result.

Tracking mode

In this mode, the soil balance is constantly adjusted to the changes in soil composition. This means that you do not need to install it before you start working with the metal detector, since the adjustment will occur automatically after several strokes by the metal detector. After that, you can either save the current value of the parameter by pressing the tracking key again, or continue in the current mode. It should be remembered that several passes above the target may result in blocking signals from it, rather than from the ground. Therefore, it is recommended to exit this mode after signaling about the detection of the target.

Tracking Ground Balance

Many experienced metal hunters prefer to use detectors with a slightly biased ground balance. Previously, they could not do it in automatic mode. But with the Ground Balance tracking function, users can now automatically adjust the sensitivity in the range from +15 to -15, which made it possible to apply the detector to soils with which difficulties previously occurred.

Pinpoint

Pinpoint mode allows you to set the size of the target by adjusting the sensitivity and exploring the area around the target. You can also use this function to manually control the detection mode.

Beach Ground Balance

This function improves the accuracy of the detector during hunting on the beaches. This helps improve soil balance in areas with a high level of mineral content and perfectly filters out signals from almost non-magnetic materials.

Five presets

The metal detector comes with five preset templates.

• Scheme 1 can be used in the search for such non-ferrous metals as precious metals, silver and gold.
• Scheme 2 is designed to deflect materials such as foil, and determine non-ferrous metals.
• Scheme 3 is used to receive signals from small items based on iron and is usually recommended for retrieval of relics.
• Scheme 4 discriminates against most of the ferrous metals.
• Scheme 5 allows you to search for any metals and their combinations.

On the right side of the screen, the five arrows indicate the depth of detection of the Minelab X-Terra 705 metal detector. The owners' feedback indicates that although the indicator is able to indicate a maximum depth of 25 cm, which is 0-5 cm per arrow, the device confidently detects targets deeper. Users report findings at a depth of 0.5 m and deeper. There are many factors that determine the depth of detection of the Minelab X-Terra 705. The owners' responses refer to such parameters as the distance between the earth and the coil, the frequency of the signal, the degree of soil mineralization, the size of the detected object and the presence of metal debris.

Benefits

LCD screen "Minelab X-Terra 705" reviews of owners are called bright and easy to read. In addition, it is equipped with a backlight, which allows you to continue searching even after sunset. The modes of coin and treasure detection, as well as geological prospecting are the two main modes of the X-Terra 705, which can be used to search for relics, jewelry, old and new coins. The metal detector culls signals from such purposes as the lids from bottles and tongues from aluminum cans. It can be used on beaches and parks.

Two precise positioning modes

The device has 2 modes of positioning the finds - setting the size and automatic. If the automatic mode can be found in many detectors, the exact location is unique and gives useful information about the characteristics of the target, including its size and shape, accompanied by a graphic indication and a variable tone.

The jamming provides an excellent response rate wherever there is a large amount of debris beneath the surface of the earth.

Iron discrimination masks regulate the filtering of signals from iron objects, so users have the ability to detect targets, even if they are located close to garbage.

The 28-segment discrimination scale (4 for black and 24 for non-ferrous metals) denotes iron content and conductivity levels. The range of the numeric identifier ranges from -8 to +48 steps. A large number of target segments makes it possible to better detect small differences in composition, and to improve the accuracy of determining the target that the user wants to reject or detect.

"Minelab X-Terra 705": reviews. Characteristics

X-Terra 705, as expected, did not interrupt the tradition of the manufacturer and is worthy of a very good evaluation. The constancy of the device in the search for and identification of goals is worthy of praise. In addition, the detector sequentially filters out the signals of non-ferrous metals, even in the most contaminated search areas. Two basic presets and great possibilities for tuning the device enable the user to effectively search. The general opinion of the owners, the manufacturer should consider the possibility of saving the edited presets at shutdown and even if the batteries are replaced.

Metal detector "Minelab X-Terra 705" user reviews are called a convenient and very easily interpreted model. Like all detectors of the X-Terra line, it refers to devices of the upper range and not only looks good, but also works outside the expected. The quality of the metal detector indicates that it reflects the latest scientific research and development. When such a confidently operating device appears on the market, it becomes the standard for other detectors. And the confidence in your metal detector is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of searching for both a complete beginner and an experienced user.

"Minelab X-Terra 705": reviews, description

In the assembled state, the metal detector looks and feels strong: nothing will break or be broken in the field. As in previous models, the operation manual is written clearly. The keyboard layout is practical and ergonomic. Check in the field allows you to call a metal detector the best model of the ruler.

Among the advantages of the detector "Minelab X-Terra 705", owners' reviews call it compactness, light weight and durability, excellent work in mineralized and littered areas, significant depth of detection, a large number of functions to improve search results, bright LCD display with backlight, Both beginners and experienced metal hunters, removable coils, an impressive battery life.

Among the shortcomings of "Minelab X-Terra 705" user reviews highlight the limitation of the waterproofness of the coil 1 m deep, the lack of a frequency of 3 kHz and the lack of batteries and headphones.

Conclusion

Regardless of whether the user is a novice who is looking for an easy-to-use detector, or an experienced hunter who requires advanced features, the "Minelab X-Terra 705" metal detector reviews the owners as a good choice for everyone. Despite the many additional functions, the principle of its operation is easy to understand and apply. In addition, the price of the device makes it one of the most accessible metal detectors, which have such an extensive arsenal of increasing accuracy.

Specifications

Below are the main parameters of the device:

• The frequency of the coils is 3, 7.5 and 18.75 kHz.
• Technology VFLEX.
• The screen is a translucent LCD (3 "x1.75") with backlight.
• Choose the target: relics, coins, jewelry, gold and beach.
• Balance of the ground: tracking, manual, automatic, beach.
• The sensitivity setting is manual.
• There is a volume setting.
• The reel is 10x5 inches, replaceable.
• The battery is 4хАА.
• Weight - 1,3 kg.
• Operating time - 20-30 hours.