3. When charging is complete, the Charge Status LED will remain on.
2. Connect the magnetic charger connector to the socket on the rear of the detector user interface. TheCharge Status LED at the top left of the control panel will flash steadily.

AudioCharge battery

EQUINOX Series detectors have an in-built
loudspeaker for detecting without headphones.

EQUINOX Series detectors have an internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Before first use, it is recommended
that you fully charge the battery. For fastest charge time, turn the detector off during charging.

A range of other audio options are available. Pleaserefer to the full instruction manual for further
information, including wireless options.

1. Connect the magnetic charging cable USB connector to any standard powered USB port.

4. Lock the position of the shafts by rotating
twistlocks clockwise.
3. Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft inthe same way.

3
4

2. Press the spring loaded pin in the lower shaft
and slide it into the middle shaft until the pinreaches the adjustment holes. The pin will click
into place.
1. Loosen the twistlocks by rotating themcounter-clockwise.

2. Assemble shafts

3

3. Align the coil connector and plug into thesocket in the back of the control box, lightly
tightening the retaining ring.
2. Use the velcro tabs provided to secure the coilcable against the shaft.

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1. Wrap the coil cable around the lower andmiddle shaft enough times to take up theslack.

2

4. Connect coil1

4. Fasten with the plastic bolt - Do not
overtighten.
3. Insert the plastic bolt through the yoke and theyoke bracket.

1

2

Ensure that the spring loaded pin in the lower
shaft is underneath.

3. With the velcro side facing upwards, thread
the armrest strap through both slots in thearmrest. Ensure the end of the strap will befastened outwards from your arm.

3

2. Insert the screw through the stand, upper shaft
and armrest. Tighten the screw carefully.

2. Slide the yoke into the yoke bracket on top of
the coil.

1. Attach coil to lower shaft

3. Attach armrest/stand

1. Insert the two rubber washers into the holeson either side of the yoke.

1. Place the armrest onto the top of the upper
shaft. Position the armrest just below yourelbow, then line up the central hole in thearmrest with the nearest hole in the shaft.

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2

Assembly | Follow the steps to put together your EQUINOX Series detector
Specifications

EQUINOX 600
EQUINOX 800
Park, Field, Beach
Park, Field, Beach, Gold
6 × custom search profiles
8 × custom search profiles
4, 5, 10, 15, Multi4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, Multi
3.5 mm (1/8") (32 ohms)
3.5 mm (1/8") / Bluetooth® / aptX™ Low Latency
Yes, WM 08 not included
Yes, WM 08 included
Waterproof to 3 m (10')
12 hours, Full recharge time ≈ 4 hours
EQX 11 Double-D smart coil

Detect Modes
Operating Frequencies (kHz)Standard Headphones
WM 08 Compatible
Waterproof
Battery Life (approx.)
Standard CoilFor complete product specification and operational guidance, read the full-length Instruction Manual atwww.minelab.com
WARRANTY TERMS
Please refer to www.minelab.com/warranty-conditions forfull warranty terms and conditions. Register your product warranty
online at register.minelab.com
COMPLIANCE
Information to the User (FCC Part 15.105)
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:

Getting Started Guide• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approvedby Minelab Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd declares that the radio
equipment type EQUINOX 600/800 is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at thefollowing internet address:www.minelab.com/compliance
RADIO FREQUENCY SPECIFICATION
Frequency

Power–0.5 dBm

WiStream 2.4 to 2.483 GHz–5.9 dBm

Bluetooth 2.4 to 2.483 GHz< –30 dBmDetector

3.7 to 40 kHz

www.minelab.com

Refer to the full-length Instruction Manual for detailed information.
Download from www.minelab.com

Minelab Electronics,
PO Box 35, Salisbury SouthSouth Australia 5106
Minelab®, EQUINOX®, Wi-Stream™, Multi-IQ®, 5F×8™ and 3F×3™ are trademarks of Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd. Images and graphics are for illustration purposes only; productconfiguration and specifications may vary from those shown. Please refer to the product manual for detailed operational guidance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos areregistered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Minelab is under license. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies
International, Ltd, registered in the United States and other countries.
4901-0248-5-EN

Quick Start | 4 easy steps to get started.

Before first use, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery for 4 hours.

1. Turn on

2. Select a Detect Mode

3. Noise Cancel

4. Begin detecting!

Press the Power button on the side of thecontrol panel.

Select the optimum Detect Mode Search Profile foryour detecting location. (EQUINOX 800 shown).

Select Noise Cancel from the Settings Menu, thenpress to initiate an Auto Noise Cancel.

Press to return to the detect screen,
and begin detecting!

This will take approximately 8 seconds to complete.

Detect Modes | Each Detect Mode has two adjustable Search Profiles with unique default settings.
ParkField

Gold*Beach

Great for high-trash recreational areas,including most general detecting.

Ideal for detecting in historical fields
for the widest range of target sizes.

Optimised for all salty conditions –dry sand, wet sand, surf, underwater.

Best suited for gold nugget prospecting
in mineralised goldfield locations.

General / Coins

Coins / Artefacts

Wet / Dry Sand

Normal Ground

Fine Jewellery

Fine Coins / Artefacts

Underwater / Surf

Difficult Ground

Control Panel | Adjust and view your detector settings.
This asterisk appears throughout the guide, indicating features only available on the EQUINOX 800 model.
PowerA short press of the Power button turns the detector on and off.
A long press (5 seconds) restores the whole detector to factory settings.
Backlight
Selects the backlightbrightness* or turns thebacklight on and off.
The backlight icon will appear
when the backlight is on.

Sensitivity Indicator
Indicates approximate
sensitivity level (25 levels)
Pressandfrom
the detect screen to adjust
sensitivity.

Detect Mode
Selects Detect Modes: Park, Field, Beach, and Gold*
Each Detect Mode has 2 customisable Search Profiles.

Battery Status
LED indicates charge statusduring charging. You cango detecting as usual whenconnected to a USB power bank,just like a spare battery.
Flashing: Charging
Constant on: Charged

70% –100%30% – 70%<30%
<5%Charge the battery when thebattery icon begins to flash.

Detect Mode

A short press of the Detect Mode button
scrolls through the Detect Modes.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore factory preset
for the active Search Profile.

A long press when in the Settings Menu
accesses Advanced Settings if available.
Pressvalue.

andwith a setting selected to adjust its

Setting

Any Bluetooth®
headphones

aptX™ Low Latency
headphones

WM 08 Wireless
Audio Module

Up to 4 WM 08 audio modules can be paired and in use simultaneously.
3 devices paired

1 device paired
Depth Indicator
Indicates the estimateddepth of a detected
target. (5 levels)

Tracking
Indicates that Tracking groundbalance is active.

User Profile*
A long press of the User Profile button saves the current detector
settings.

Search Profiles

Detector Settings Menu
A short press of the Settings button accesses
and scrolls through the Detector Settings menu.

Wireless Audio
A short press of the Wireless button turns Wireless on and off.
A long press pairs wireless audio devices.

A short press turns the saved User Profile on or off.
Notch Discrimination
High resolution 50 segment (–9 to 40) discrimination scale foraccurate, stable target identification.

Setting

When a target is detected, press the Accept/Reject button to
instantly accept or reject it.

Advanced
Setting

You can also create discrimination patterns via the Settings Menu.
Pressorto navigate to a segment, then press the Accept/
Reject button to accept or reject it.

Advanced Setting

Noise Cancel
Auto | Manual*
Ground Balance
Auto | Manual
Volume Adjust
0 to 25

Tone VolumeFerrous | Non-ferrous*

Threshold Level
0 to 25

Threshold Pitch*
0 to 25

Target Tone
1, 2, 5, and 50

Tone Pitch
Ferrous | Non-ferrous*

Accept/Reject
50 Segment resolution

Tone BreakFerrous | Non-ferrous*

Recovery Speed
1 to 3 | 1 to 8*

Iron Bias
0 to 3 | 0 to 9*

All-Metal
Press the All-Metal button to turn the selected discrimination
pattern on and off for target confirmation.

Target IDs –9 to 0 indicate
ferrous targets, e.g. –5.

Target IDs 1 to 40 indicate
non‑ferrous targets, e.g. 32.

Frequency
Displays the current operating Frequency.
Press the Frequency button any time to scroll through theavailable operating frequencies for the active Search Profile.
Pinpoint
Assists in locating the exact position of a target prior to recovery.
Press the Pinpoint/Detect button to enable pinpointmode. Press again to return to the Detect Screen.

Displays the current selected
single frequency in kHz:4, 5, 10, 15, 20*, or 40*.

Displays a rectangle when
operating in SimultaneousMulti-Frequency.