Independently researched Settings Guide
Nokta Legend Coin Settings
For the original Legend on current V1.17 software, begin Park in multifrequency and use its 01–60 scale—not Legend 2’s 99-ID charts.
Bottom line
Park plus multifrequency is the baseline; preserve the original 60-ID scale
Run frequency shift, ground balance, set stable sensitivity and learn factory audio before adjusting recovery, Iron Filter, Stability or Bottle Cap Rejection. Measure every change against real local targets.
Field guide
Starting points and hard limits
| Situation | Baseline | Action | Caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern park | Park M1 | Factory pattern | Learn 01–60 IDs |
| Dense nails | Park M1 | Increase recovery gradually | Avoid excessive Iron Filter |
| Deep sparse coins | Park M1/M2 test | Lower recovery if stable | Use slower sweep |
| Caps near coins | Park | Test Bottle Cap Rejection | Valuable masking can increase |
Method
Use a controlled workflow
Confirm firmware/model
These instructions apply to original Legend, not Legend 2.
Start Park M1
Use a general multifrequency baseline and factory pattern.
Stabilize and balance
Frequency shift, ground balance, then sensitivity.
Tune one filter
Test recovery/iron behavior separately.
Decision analysis
What actually changes the result
Iron Filter, Stability and Bottle Cap Rejection solve different problems. Stacking high values can make the detector quiet by deleting ambiguous targets.
The original Legend scale ends at 60. Legend 2’s 99-step charts and tone breaks are not direct upgrades for this detector.
M1 is a rational first profile. Alternative multifrequency choices should be selected for measured ground/target advantages, not because a copied preset labels them deeper.
FAQ
Seven questions specific to this page
Which original Legend mode is best for coins?
Park in M1 is the broad factory-style baseline.
What Target ID scale does original Legend use?
It uses 01 through 60, not Legend 2’s 99-step scale.
Which software should this guide assume?
Nokta currently lists the original Legend manual for software V1.17.
Should Iron Filter be set high?
Only enough to solve measured falsing; high filtering can classify masked coins as iron.
When should recovery speed be raised?
When a staged coin-and-trash pair separates more clearly without losing too much faint response.
Does Bottle Cap Rejection remove all caps?
No, and aggressive use can affect desirable targets; verify it locally.
Can I reject pull-tab IDs safely?
Not if gold jewelry or unusual coins matter, because their responses overlap.
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