Figure 13
4. If the depth, auto backlight or LCD contrast needs to
be adjusted then highlight the selection in the tools
section of the menu and make changes using the se-
lect key.
Figure 14
Menu Choices
Sonde Mode
Frequencies
Line Trace Mode
Frequencies
Tools Menu
Sounds of the Scout
The sound is related to the signal strength. The Scout's
audio increases in pitch as signal strength ramps up, and
decreases in pitch as signal strength ramps down.
The pitch will only increase as the signal strength goes
up. When the signal strength decreases the audio pitch
will decrease until it reaches the bottom of its tonal
range. If signal strength continues to decrease, the
audio will ramp downward to a base-warble tone until
signal strength begins to increase again.
Adjust the sound by pressing the Sound Key.
512 Hz
640 Hz
874 Hz
33 kHz
50 Hz (Passive)
60 Hz (Passive)
128 Hz
8 kHz
33 kHz
Feet/Meters
Auto Back Light
LCD Contrast
Ridge Tool Company
Scout™ Sonde and Line Locator
Figure 15
The volume will step to a higher volume with each
press of the sound key or the up and down arrows can
be used to adjust the volume as well. Press the select
key to exit this screen.
Figure 16
NOTE! Pressing the select key during normal opera-
tion will center the pitch to a medium level.
Tools Menu
Change of Depth Units
The Scout can change the units that it measures depth
to either Feet or Meters. To change these settings sim-
ply highlight the depth icon in the Tools Menu and then
press the select key to toggle between feet or meters.
Figure 17
Auto Back Light
Low light levels are sensed by a light detector built into
the upper left corner of the keypad. The backlight can be
forced on by blocking the light to this sensor with a
thumb.
The automatic LCD backlight is factory set to only turn
on under fairly dark conditions. This is to conserve bat-
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