XP Deus VDI Numbers videos I made

[Diggin-it]

I made this 4 part video series a few years ago. Since there are new XP Deus owners I decided to post the links again. Each video covers the same targets but at the different frequencies. These videos are for educational purposes. The same targets actually buried could give slightly different numbers. All that said I hope these videos help give you a general idea of VDI numbers and how the different frequencies really change the numbers if you don't use the feature that keeps them the same across all frequencies.

18khz VDI Numbers:
http://youtu.be/XouuXot28e4


12khz VDI Numbers:
http://youtu.be/EryKRbMRjiE

8khz VDI Numbers:
http://youtu.be/LZnfgC3FPH0

4khz VDI Numbers:
http://youtu.be/d7Ky2UakH2Y

 

[CT Todd]

Well done thank you. I'm all over the single TID setting though learn one set of numbers why not no down side.

 

[parkgt]

There are a couple of downsides to ID Norm. I never use it.

 

[squirrel1]

Me either, plus coins can fool you too, gotta watch relying solely on vdis.

 

[CT Todd]

There are a couple of downsides to ID Norm. I never use it.

So what are the problems with this setting? I see no mention anywhere in the manual or anywhere else that this causes any problems

 

[parkgt]

It is Normal to 18K numbers which compresses the number spread of VDI numbers in the upper range where coins are. Look at the VDI charts at the spread between a wheat and a silver dollar at both 4k and 18K; the spread is smaller at 18k.

May not matter to some that don't use numbers to help identify what coin is under the coil. May make it harder to distinguish between a penny and a dime for instance.

But if one is setting VDI to norm; they must care about what the numbers are telling them. Less chance of correct identity with norm set. And it is not that hard to get use to a set of numbers not normed; most people tend to settle on one or two frequencies for coin hunting. It is usually not 18K in the USA, silver hits harder when using 4k and 8k rather than 12k and 18k.

Some also use the switch to 4k (from a hunting frequency) to help identify bottle caps. I think Norm would impact that ability.

 

[squirrel1]

This is sorta on the same plane as the minelabs. Their lower frequency sets the junk (nickels, small gold excluded) and the copper/silver. Larger span between junk vs coins. This is one reason I hope the next update will allow 4khz to be run at TX power setting 2 vs locked in 3=battery killer.

 

[Diggin-it]

I also don't run in normalization mode. I like to switch frequencies and watch the VDI's to better determine targets. Great for identifying bottle caps. Skip to the ends of each video, bottlecaps are tested last. You will see the benefit of not normalizing the VDI there. But ultimately there is no problem...its strictly personal preference.

 

[TexanWest]

I believe that ID NORM is one of the best features on my detector. I've hunted both ways. It's nice to have the choice. I like cross frequency checking targets before digging. ID NORM makes a big difference in that regard.

I have no problem telling the difference between copper and dimes.

 

[CT Todd]

Most of the answers are no big deal but the switching back and forth in frequency and watching the TID go up or down to help identify iron is one worth trying.

 

[CZconnoisseur]

Most of the answers are no big deal but the switching back and forth in frequency and watching the TID go up or down to help identify iron is one worth trying.

If you use Full tones the switching frequencies over a target will allow for a quick ID of iron without having to glance at the screen. Non-ferrous targets will decrease in pitch, even deep ones without a VDI reading...this has served me well but to each their own!!!

 

[parkgt]

If you use Full tones the switching frequencies over a target will allow for a quick ID of iron without having to glance at the screen. Non-ferrous targets will decrease in pitch, even deep ones without a VDI reading...this has served me well but to each their own!!!

Good tip CZ I will have to give that I try. I have not yet tried full tones; one more reason to.