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Hi Folks,
Wondering if anyone has had a similar problem with the 4500. After detecting for a couple of hours the volume of the threshold and volume response just drops by about three quarters. One minute the sound is normal and then it just drops dramatically in volume. I have tried 2 different batteries, 2 different leads and 2 headphones as well as speaker but the problem persists. I sent it back to minelab but they said it tested fine. Just before the problem happens there is a click, clik,click sound almost like a crackle before the total volume dramatically drops. All i can think of is that there is a defective capacitor or something in there that after a while it gets hot and shits itself. Turning it back on does not help it, neither does a short turn off. Once it has rested like overnight it is ok but then after about 1-2 hours the problem is back. Can anyone shed any light on what they may think the problem is. Very annoying after planning a trip and this happens a couple of hours in. Many thanks for your replies. Chris
Wondering if anyone has had a similar problem with the 4500. After detecting for a couple of hours the volume of the threshold and volume response just drops by about three quarters. One minute the sound is normal and then it just drops dramatically in volume. I have tried 2 different batteries, 2 different leads and 2 headphones as well as speaker but the problem persists. I sent it back to minelab but they said it tested fine. Just before the problem happens there is a click, clik,click sound almost like a crackle before the total volume dramatically drops. All i can think of is that there is a defective capacitor or something in there that after a while it gets hot and shits itself. Turning it back on does not help it, neither does a short turn off. Once it has rested like overnight it is ok but then after about 1-2 hours the problem is back. Can anyone shed any light on what they may think the problem is. Very annoying after planning a trip and this happens a couple of hours in. Many thanks for your replies. Chris
