Just got a IDX PRO

[ironman05]

any recommendations on best way to set up for jewelry.

 

[reddirtfisher]

Congratulations. You have one of the best. Just set the discrimination 2 clicks below the preset marker. Set the sensitivity as high as possible then back it off to the point that it stabilizes. I found a lot of gold rings back in the day when I had mine! Happy Hunting RDF

 

[ironman05]

THANKS RED
DO YOU HAVE ANY YOU TUBE VIDEOS WITH THE IDX PRO?

 

[reddirtfisher]

Sorry, no videos. Just 10 years experience with the IDX. The more you use it the better you will get with it. Get an owner's manual from Whites if you don't have one.

 

[Monte]

Okay, so maybe I am a bit biased, but White's favorite performers for me have been the Classic III SL (an IDX Pro w/o a display), the Classic ID, IDX Pro, 5900 Di Pro SL, 6000 Pro XL and XLT.

I am referring to discontinued models, and of these I currently have several in my personal detector arsenal that ride along on the back seat of my vehicle, ready to help find stuff! If you note the list below, I have a Classic ID that I keep a 4" coil mounted on, an IDX Pro (modified) that sports the 6

 

[ironman05]

thank you sir . It just arrived today cant wait. I will be starting to post more you tube vids soon

 

[ironman05]

Hey I just got the idx pro today and was testing it out in my yard and it beeps twice on every target when I swing to the left . Is this normal?

 

[Monte]

Hey I just got the idx pro today and was testing it out in my yard and it beeps twice on every target when I swing to the left . Is this normal?

Well, let's run down a few questions first to try and get a good answer for you.

Q-1: Did you happen to get a 'modified' IDX Pro with an external Threshold and Ground Balance control? If so, make sure you have adjusted a proper Threshold audio and then adjust a very slightly positive GB in he All Metal mode. If it isn't modified then ....

Q-2: Is the Frequency Adjust control set at the Factory Preset marker (fully clockwise)? The internal GB trimmer needs to be adjusted for proper operation with the Frequency Adjust control set at the factory Preset mark. Make sure this control is at the 'Preset' and then continue ...

Q-3: Did you first check for a 'proper' Ground Balance setting? If you are relying on the internal Ground Balance preset trimmer, do the following: Hold the search coil about 6" over a bare spot of metal-free ground; flip the trigger-toggle forward into the locked All Metal mode, or pull-and-hold the trigger-toggle to select the momentary All Metal Pinpoint; Lower the search coil to the ground and listen for a change in the audio Threshold hum; it should have a slight INCREASE as it approaches the ground to indicate a 'positive' GB.

If the Threshold audio nulls out and goes silent as the coil is lowered toward the ground, that indicates a negative Ground Balance and you will want to tweak it a little to make it slightly positive. The Classic series models need a slightly positive Ground Balance, and if negative, they will false.

Q-4: Are you using the stock 950 search coil? It is a larger-size search coil and you should make sure the coil is swept about 2" or more away from the metal target to ensure getting a single-tone response.

Q-5: Did you check a round, non-ferrous target, such as a coin, in more than one location? An elongated target, like a nail or piece of wire or similar object, can produce a 'double-beep' if you sweep across it lengthwise. Also, you might put a target on the ground to check it, but there is an unknown target just out-of-sight to the side of the placed target, and that can produce a mysterious 'second beep' on one sweep direction, especially if it is ferrous material.

Q-6: Is a one-direction double-beep 'Normal' for the detector? No, it isn't. As stated, it can be from a target too close to the search coil, or an elongated object, or an unknown target close to the sample target.

If you relocate and use a different test area, and first check the area in the All Metal mode to ensure there is no metal in the 'test site,' then place a coin flat-on-the-ground and sweep the search coil over the target maintaining at least a 2"-3" coil-to-target distance. Also, make sure the search coil is in motion. If you go too slow, it is possible to get more than one response from some targets.

Monte

 

[ironman05]

Thanks Monte you are the man. I ground balanced with positive results. Thats all it was im a happy camper. Thanks again sir.