Minelab Equinox Getting Started & Keeping It Simple - Metal Detecting 

I purchased the Equinox 600 as it was recommended as a affordable option for beginners as its versatility and is completely water proof up to 16 feet of water because I want to be able to beach detect. So far I love this detector, I went detecting out in the dried up lake in my back yard and have found mostly junk and a few coins from the 1970s, so far nothing great yet. Hopefully some day. Im excited to get to the beach soon. Thank you so much for the video.

About time, someone who explained very simply, thank you.

Just picked up my 600 after much deliberation on what to choose for my first real detector. Was a bit confused/overwhelmed when I turned it on for the first time, and decided to do some more "studying" before I fire it up for real. Your video has been the best I've seen so far in explaining these beautiful machines. Thanks for making me feel like less of a dummy. :)

Excellent. I got the machine a few months ago and thought I was smart enough to figure it out without a tutorial (I had previously owned a White's Electronics). But, alas, I'm not that smart. So, this tutorial was exactly what I needed. I knew the technology but not the machine. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

I have had my nox for about a year and I keep coming back to this video, when I forget what some of the settings are. thanks for explaining it so well.

Hello Iffy Signals. The first thing I did after ordering my Nox 600 was watch videos such as yours and reading any info on metal detecting forums. After receiving my Nox, I took a picture of the quick reference pamphlet (included with detector) with my phone. This way I was able to refer to it when I needed to when out in the field. Don’t let this machine intimidate you. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of it. Keep up the great vids. _/

Used a Whites back in the Stone Age. Now that I am retired, I have the time to go play! Ordering the Nox 600 tomorrow, and this vid was excellent; made me feel very comfortable with my choice now! They have come a looong way! Thanks!

2 weeks I’ve have Nox 800. Watched like 40 vids. This has been the simplest and most helpful. People so often just scroll through the controls as if the complete rookie even knows the words that are being said. Even in my own professional work setting, I try to talk as though the lay person has never heard the words I’m saying.

Bri, this video is a better tutorial than the official minelab video. Thabk you for your time and upload.

Really well-done. Thank you for taking the time to help us out.

Thanks man! I was wondering how to turn this thing on!! Now I don’t have to make the beep noises myself!!

You did a good job on this video Mike. You really seem to understand your machine!

Brilliant and helpful video, thank you. I was actually sincerely regretting buying the 800 until I watched your video. I will no doubt watch this tutorial on several more occasions, time well spent whilst getting use to this new machine. Again thank you.

I just purchased a equinox 800 and this helps thanks.

I can't believe what I'm hearing about the equinox. I have the Garrett AT pro, which is amazing, but these features are so much more advanced, which boils down to more knowledge of what's beneath the coil (I think I've only been doing this for two years lol) can't wait to get my equinox 700, I hike/explore a lot and want to be a little stealthy times my Garrett AT pro is too big and really can't conveniently collapse it. Love how the equinox could fit into a backpack. It's all good though. Don't mean to talk negatively about the Garrett ATP....

In Colorado, we had a pretty cold and snowy winter which caused many cancelled detecting days. So, i'm relearning the Nox 800 which I was introduced to last year. Your video is just what I needed. I'm saving it for review later on as well. Thanks!

though I had some problem with sea water It also ru-vid.comUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

ROCK AND ROLL LIVES. Glad you have the NOX.

Been using my simplex for a good while now and started with a vanquish. Now getting a equinox 800 and this video really helped bro thanks so much 👍

Great basic video on how to get started. I just received my first real detector a equinox 800 2 days ago. Unfortunately it's been in the 20s and it snowed 6 inches. Yesterday it got to 40 melted some of the snow at the local park. So today my wife and out fury child are going to give it a go. I'm excited like a kid on Christmas day ☺

Thank you for the info, just got my 600 yesterday, an early birthday gift! Be safe! 🛫🛫🛫

i am watching all video on this topic going to get this one to hunt with..Learn much i can then i be ready for the field..I like all functions of this machine only HOBBY so i can do it all with this one machine..we do have a gold belt through this town i live in so i be able to look for pile of gold..I found everything with my Tek2 but no gold..i did find gold rings it a good relic metal detector i dig axes at 3 feet deep.but i sold it to buy this one.cant wait see how many different coils i can get to work with this machine

Very cool, Iffy, I am learning my Nox, and this did answer some of the questions I did have. Thanks, Buddy!

Thank you so much! Straight to the point and nobody else I really learned a lot without having to listen to a lot you’re awesome

I just got my Max 600 and I thought mine was broken.....until I watched this! Thank you!

I ❤️ The Nox 600, I run pretty much on stock settings, just bump up the sensitivity when searching old places and trashy sights I use the 6" coil 😊

thank you! just got 600 and had litle to no idea what I was doing :D

Thanks. I too am regretting buying the 800. The threshold is not a real threshold (except in gold mode) but I can't use single frequencies in gold mode (except 20 and 40) and I'm disappointed in the depth compared to my Sovereign. Oh well, it's only money. You did a great job explaining the features and I thought mine was defective until I saw yours blinking while being set up. You would think for that kind of money they would through in some instructions and a charger. With my old Eldorado 35 years ago I could find Indian head Pennys at 7 in. every day in the common in Salem Ma. I think those days are gone.

Thanks for the information. My NOX 800 will be showing up Tuesday and this will help me get started.

Thanks Mike, I just got the Equinox 800. This video has already helped me, I’m picking I’ll be watching it a few times🤙

Thanks for breaking it down! Still saving to buy a detector and It’s between this one and the Nokta Makro simplex.

Lovely presentation. Straight to the point.

Thanks for posting. I just opened up my new equinox 800. I think it’s going to be awesome!!!

Great explanations and tutorial with targets! Best I’ve seen yet. Thank you for doing this video😎

Fantastic video brother. Great for newbies to the nox 600 or 800. Very informative . And you made it very easy to understand. Thanks for sharing

Now if I'll just remember to do the noise cancel and the ground balance more often on my Nox than the never that I've been doing, hunting should go smoother 👍 Thanks for showing me that again ☺

Hi Mike, just noticed as you were scrolling through the settings and there exactly like mine... the only difference was my speed recovery is set on 4.... great explanation bud it's really an easy machine to use

When buying an Equinox, you have to set aside enough money to replace the shaft with a carbon fiber upper/lower, coil ear strengtheners, screen cover, arm cuff, SureGrip, and wireless bluetooth earbuds (maybe I should have just bought a Vanquish 540). Great video Iffy!

Great video. Just got my 800 yesterday and this was extremely helpful!

Thanks for making this video very HELPFUL and educational 👍🏼👍🏼.

I just got my equinox 600 yesterday i am following your instructions. What are purchased the 800 but my budget did not allow For it.

Nice job on demonstrating the Nox..

Just got 600nox ty for tutorial it's sure helping ty again I'll be on bch and st John's river in Florida

Excellent tutorial

Awesome explanation of the settings and easy use. Thanks for sharing, good luck, happy hunting and take care.

Great video mate, thanks for keeping it clear and simple!

Very helpful just got one of these. Had an xterra 505. Headphone jack stopped working. Trying to get the 505 fixed by minelab and use it as back up machine or for tougher terrain since it's pretty light with the 18.75khz coil on it.

Great video with very clear explanations

Great job. Simple and helpful!!

Excellent job! Thanks for making this so helpful!

Brilliant. Thank you

Thanks mate i think you just convinced me i made the right choice with the Vanquish 540 i think its simple or as hard as i want if that makes sense

This was great, thanks for all the helpful tips!

A great review mate, well explained and easy to understand :)

Very helpful! Thank you 😊

Well done iffy!!!!

Good stuff bro u rock I learned couple things I did not know swing on 👊

Thanks my man. Makes sense now. Cheers

Sir, Thanks a lot ! . . regards from Costa Rica ! . .

Great tutorial Iffy Signals

A very nicely done review. 🙂👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you big help 👍🏻

Good video! I’ve had the Equinox 800 for less than 2 months and it definitely has a learning curve but the basic preset modes are easy to understand. I am interested in adjusting the recovery speed in trashy areas to see what I can find. Thanks for the video, very informative:)

How many times have I told you to keep your darn detector off the dining room table!

Very nice informational video. Good job.

bro that was an awesome tutorial good job!

One downvote from an AT Pro user with more to come 😂. Thanks for this. I take delivery tomorrow so this should help. 👍

Well explained

Well done! Thank you.

Great vidoe buddy

very thorough video..excellent!

Great explanation. Thanks

Looks awesome. I can't decide if I want one of those or am amfibio multi.

Thank you so very much for your straight forward and easy to understand explanation of this machine. Simple is good.. d:^)

For the next one don’t hide the equinox screen when explaining. Nice video!

Brilliant well explained 👍

Thank you, so much

Thanks so much really appreciate that was a big help

Well done!

Brilliant, thank you

Great stuff, thanks!!!

Great tips! Thanks!

Great tutorial

This video is very helpful

Great info thanks for sharing

Nice thanks for sharing take care be

Great video, thanks

Thank you!

I wish these things were more simple than this. Feels like there’s 100 different settings. I wish it just had something or nothing setting.

I have had my 600 for two years, have used it right out of the box and haven’t had to “set aside” any money to buy any thing, oh wait I have “set aside” about $1500 that I’ve dug out of the ground with it.

Top right

Thanks man, helpful and to the point! Liked and Subscribed :)

When you are pumping the coil in the air to ground balance, you are holding down the accept/ reject button, correct?

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Thanks, just got my nox 700 and when i turn it on after charging its screaming with numbers all over the place, might reset and dont see the little icons at the bottom of the screen when i try to figure it out.

I have just purchased a Equinox 800, would you recommend wearing headphones

As the comments suggest, this is a well explained generous bit of information. Any chance you could provide setting recommendations if I was strictly looking for a recently lost gold wedding ring, with the 600? It’s in a matted grassy field or a tree bark covered gravel ground.

Hi when I rejected a find it still went off when I went over it again. Why is this thanks.

Mike thanks for showing the simplicity of it. Always helpful. Question are you running with the Detedt-Ed Red Belly carbon shaft? and if so how do you like it? •Richard MDB•

awesome!! very detailled!i just got a 600 so this video was very helpful! thank for sharing! do you ground balance every time? the manual and many say it can be left at 0 ?but it doesnt seem right to me. tho not used to the machine well enough. hope youre well!! GL&HH!!