Brand new v3i user/experienced ctx user

[Beyonder]

My V3i is on the way. I have used the ctx and a few other detectors including a spectrum xlt. So i have a few questions:

It is a used model so, in case I need it, how do i do a hard reset?

I know ground balancing is the first thing I should do when I get to a site. How do i PROPERLY ground balance?

Most of my sites are cleaned out meaning that there's hardly any trash left, let alone coins. Which program should i use to get the feel of the machine? Which will net me deep coins? Which will be the best at unmasking?

I am pretty tech savvy and I love tweaking machines, however, I have heard a lot of stories about users getting frustrated with the machine. How can i avoid this?

I have read and saw a few instances with bad coils. How can i tell if i have a bad one?

I have watched quite a bit of youtoobe videos on the v3i including actual field use and I have read about seven pages of this forum so I got about 5 hours of "simulated experience". I am pretty excited about this machine as i saw it do some amazing things. Anyway, thanks for reading and replying.

Bey

 

[Rob (IL)]

My V3i is on the way. I have used the ctx and a few other detectors including a spectrum xlt. So i have a few questions:

It is a used model so, in case I need it, how do i do a hard reset?
Call Whites so they can walk you through. It is easy but if you accidentally hit calibrate you have to send it in.

I know ground balancing is the first thing I should do when I get to a site. How do i PROPERLY ground balance?
• Squeeze/hold the Trigger, then press/hold ENTER.
• Pump the search coil over the ground (1-12 inches) until the
background hum becomes steady (usually 4 to 6 times). Make
sure you do this over an area free of targets.
• Release ENTER, then release the Trigger, and begin searching.

I find it can take many more than 4 to 6 times.

Most of my sites are cleaned out meaning that there's hardly any trash left, let alone coins. Which program should i use to get the feel of the machine? I'll let the newer guys answer this one. Which will net me deep coins? Deep Silver, a Mixed mode program, single frequency or combination of all of these.Which will be the best at unmasking? A low recovery delay and small coil.

I am pretty tech savvy and I love tweaking machines, however, I have heard a lot of stories about users getting frustrated with the machine. How can i avoid this? Start with a stock program and then gradually makes changes when you understand what the changes do.

I have read and saw a few instances with bad coils. How can i tell if i have a bad one? It is bad if it will not do RX15, with boost off, and the coil held waist high in the air. I would perform this outside.

I have watched quite a bit of youtoobe videos on the v3i including actual field use and I have read about seven pages of this forum so I got about 5 hours of "simulated experience". I am pretty excited about this machine as i saw it do some amazing things. Anyway, thanks for reading and replying.

Bey

From my experience asking one question per post usually gets better and more detailed answers.

 

[Beyonder]

First, Thank you Rob for taking time to answer my questions. Second, the answers you provided are just what i needed. May the hair on your toes, never fallout!

 

[Rob (IL)]

I happened to see you posted on another forum. They don't seem to talk about the V3I over there.

 

[Beyonder]

I believe in the gathering of knowledge and, I also like to impart my knowledge. Anyhow, the v3i is an incredible machine. When it hits, it hits hard. I got out with it for an hour and it was great!!!! I will be posting some good stuff when i get the machine down a little more.

Bey

 

[Rob (IL)]

Ask if help is needed.