Numbers don't show-up!

[TallTexan]

Hi, I just recently bought a used CTX 3030 and have the following issue: Sometimes ( not all the time ) I get a good audio signal without the corresponding FE-CO numbers showing up until I stop swinging the coil. Am I in some kind of program with unusual settings that would cause this, or is something wrong with the detector? Like I said, I get a good audio response and have read the manual numerous times trying to figure this out. Thanks to all who reply.......

 

[trojdor]

In situations like this...where the detector seems to act a little squirrely...I'd just do a factory reset.

It's on page 50 of the manual. Do the Reset All.

Here's a brief breakdown:
Open the Reset Quick Menu

1. With the detector switched off, press and hold the power button. The detector will power up and play the startup tune.

2. Keep holding the button until you hear a low tonal sound, and then release the button. The Reset menu will be displayed with the following options:

• Reset GeoStore

• Reset Settings

• Reset All

• Language

3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the option you require and press Select.

(I always do a Reset All when I pick up a used machine.)
Hope this helps!


mike

 

[cw3]

Mine does the same thing.
I just stop the coil off to the side of the target.

 

[trojdor]

TT,
I suppose it's also possible you're swinging the coil too fast for the display software to keep up.
A lot of people do swing the coil as if they're using a weedeater.
If you slow down, you can hear the faint/deep signals better.

 

[jkline]

Mine does this too. Sometimes it drives me nuts.

 

[TallTexan]

In situations like this...where the detector seems to act a little squirrely...I'd just do a factory reset.

It's on page 50 of the manual. Do the Reset All.

Here's a brief breakdown:
Open the Reset Quick Menu

1. With the detector switched off, press and hold the power button. The detector will power up and play the startup tune.

2. Keep holding the button until you hear a low tonal sound, and then release the button. The Reset menu will be displayed with the following options:

• Reset GeoStore

• Reset Settings

• Reset All

• Language

3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the option you require and press Select.

(I always do a Reset All when I pick up a used machine.)
Hope this helps!


mike

Thanks for the info, I will give this a shot

 

[TallTexan]

TT,
I suppose it's also possible you're swinging the coil too fast for the display software to keep up.
A lot of people do swing the coil as if they're using a weedeater.
If you slow down, you can hear the faint/deep signals better.

Hi, I have no trouble hearing the target, just seeing the ID numbers. I don't swing the coil fast in fact, a medium to slow swing is what I use. Thanks for the reply!

 

[TallTexan]

Mine does this too. Sometimes it drives me nuts.

Just the nature of the beast I guess! Thanks for replying!

 

[TallTexan]

Mine does the same thing.
I just stop the coil off to the side of the target.

HI, yeah when my coil comes to a complete stop, then the ID numbers show up! I would like to just continue swinging and walking without having to stop and see if the numbers are going to be good or not! Thanks for the reply......

 

[jkline]

I dig tones, but sometimes I cherry pick with depth. That's what bugs me the most.

 

[LTimedigger]

Yall are lucky. I get a read out but have been fighting for over a year with the damn thing not giving me a tone. Am currently working directly with ML for a solutioni hope.

 

[LTimedigger]

HI, yeah when my coil comes to a complete stop, then the ID numbers show up! I would like to just continue swinging and walking without having to stop and see if the numbers are going to be good or not! Thanks for the reply......

Thats just not going to happen with this machine. Its much worse if your using in trashy spots. You have to use a small coil and take baby steps to get the slow processer time to catch up. Forget about a reset. Slow processing is just part of the 3030s dynamic. Its forte is identifying objects buried deep in cleaner areas.

 

[u2robert]

Sometimes a deep target will sound off with no TID numbers?

 

[IDXMonster]

Too tight a pattern will contribute to this….LARGE objects will contribute to this.

 

[jkline]

I use AndyS and will flip to an open screen--

It is what it is.... I just move the coil to a different target then bring it back to what I'm interested in.