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- Thread starter Elton
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Larry (IL)
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I would start out with the factory Hi Pro program Elton and go out and have fun. You will gain experience and knowledge as time goes by. The V3i is really a very good turn on and go hunting detector that can be tweaked but I wouldn't worry about any of the adjustments except RX Gain and Discrimination Sensitivity to make the V3i stable if necessary.
Larry (IL)
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If using the C&J, I would suggest turning on the VCO to aid in better pinpointing but Rob right, the C&J is another fine factory program.
Larry (IL)
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Click on Rob's Links at the top Elton, just about everything you will ever need to know is there.........
Take someone elses programs with a grain of salt, again the factory programs are VERY good and tweak them to YOUR ground and hunting style, you will do fine.
Take someone elses programs with a grain of salt, again the factory programs are VERY good and tweak them to YOUR ground and hunting style, you will do fine.
The Hi Pro runs higher gains but you can do this with any of the programs. What makes the program different from the rest of the programs is the base threshold and resolution settings. They make the the program more sensitive to smaller signals but make the spectragraph more busy and cluttered for new users.
Start with the base program and don't make changes until you know what they do. Get a good G/B and try to find the correct ground filter. Give the 5 band a try.
Start with the base program and don't make changes until you know what they do. Get a good G/B and try to find the correct ground filter. Give the 5 band a try.
I personally like to run the Coin program for coins and the 5Band filter with pinpoint VCO "on." I also have gone to lower RX gain and higher DS sensitivity, instead of maxing for the highest gain. I read on the Whites site that higher DS was where detection sensitivity paid off. I usually run in single digits in gain for any coil besides the 4x6, and a DS of 91-94, AM set 20 points below DS. The V3i with the stock coil works great even down as low as RX5 with the higher DS. I seem to get less falsing than I do when I optimize for high gain and moderate DS. Anyway the concept of higher DS at the cost of gain for better detetection and separation came right out of the Fox's mouth...at least in one of his replies. I don't believe I dreamt reading it that way.
I hardly ever stray from C&J(tot lots) and Coin.
martin
I hardly ever stray from C&J(tot lots) and Coin.
martin
JamesBondaka
Active member
E,
Yes, the cj program is the way to go....starting out.....then when you get used to it...try the hi pro. As Larry said...switch the vco....its better. Otherwise, you are good to go....out of the box.
As for filters......as Larry said.....be careful about the holy grail of settings....It ALL depends on your soil, ground conditions, mineralization, emi etc. Get use to the machine for a while then play with the filters etc. You will know right away if you are getting deeper or not right away but after awhile of use.
I like the v3i for gold and hunting in trash......you can weed out a lot of trash on a high reliable basis...quickly from target to target.
Good Luck
Yes, the cj program is the way to go....starting out.....then when you get used to it...try the hi pro. As Larry said...switch the vco....its better. Otherwise, you are good to go....out of the box.
As for filters......as Larry said.....be careful about the holy grail of settings....It ALL depends on your soil, ground conditions, mineralization, emi etc. Get use to the machine for a while then play with the filters etc. You will know right away if you are getting deeper or not right away but after awhile of use.
I like the v3i for gold and hunting in trash......you can weed out a lot of trash on a high reliable basis...quickly from target to target.
Good Luck
I agree about the coin program, I use C&J and the hi pro mostly. I have made some simple changes to the program just to make them run hotter and smoother in the ground I detect in. I'm learning the analyzing part. The most important thing for me is I'm having fun, finding things and learning the machine.
Johan
Johan
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
h2oyo said:
That is exactly the right attitude and your priorities are in the right order as well. Well said
JamesBondaka
Active member
Larry (IL) said:h2oyo said:
That is exactly the right attitude and your priorities are in the right order as well. Well said
OH come on.....your going to get FUN involved? Is that allowed?
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Rob and I as well as others have been trying to tell you El that you do NOT have to master the V3i to get great results. You are letting the flexibility of the V3i and others intimidate you. A lot of side by side testing has been done by a number of users who have Minelabs and the V3i, every target found with a Minelab can be heard with the V3i, sadly that can not be said the other way around. Also the EMI rejection of the V is great compared to many of the other top end detectors.
The Signal strength on the V3i might not be as strong or give a good target ID on extremely deep targets but with experience, you will know there is something way down there to dig. With some in field use you will quickly learn the language the V3i speaks........... which is true for all new detectors.
Think of the V3i as a high end camera...... I just bought one on EBay......... It has over 100 adjustments and settings that I can try to learn before I even get my hands on it and drive myself nuts......... OR...... I can learn what I need to know and put the settings on AUTO and be assured that it will take excellent pictures 99% of the time. The V3i works just the same........ factory program, ground balance and go hunting.
If you can't establish confidence in your detector, you might as well sell it Elton, or you will always be questioning your better judgement instead of enjoying the hobby.
The Signal strength on the V3i might not be as strong or give a good target ID on extremely deep targets but with experience, you will know there is something way down there to dig. With some in field use you will quickly learn the language the V3i speaks........... which is true for all new detectors.
Think of the V3i as a high end camera...... I just bought one on EBay.........
It has over 100 adjustments and settings that I can try to learn before I even get my hands on it and drive myself nuts......... OR...... I can learn what I need to know and put the settings on AUTO and be assured that it will take excellent pictures 99% of the time. The V3i works just the same........ factory program, ground balance and go hunting. If you can't establish confidence in your detector, you might as well sell it Elton, or you will always be questioning your better judgement instead of enjoying the hobby.