User manual BOUNTY HUNTER PIONEER EX

[. . . ] However if you are new to the hobby, we strongly recommend that you: 1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals. The detector powers on a 3/4 sensitivity; increase to full sensitivity after you have become familiar with the detector. Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can interfere with the detector. If conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and keep the search coil away from appliances such as computers, televisions and microwave ovens. [. . . ] With each press of the REJECT TARGET touch ad, you will progressively eliminate, from left to right, the common, less desirable, targets. When all three "X" are illuminated, the next press will erase all "X"s, returning the detector to all-metal detection status, where all types of metals will be detected. 10 BASIC OPERATION continued OPERATING CONTROLS The Pioneer EX is the most automated, easy-to-operate, professional metal detector ever designed. It is designed for those who are new to the hobby providing maximum basic target discrimination, while requiring minimal operator adjustment. DEPTH SELECT With each press of the DEPTH SELECT touch pad, the detector toggles among three different depth-detection levels. Each of these sensitivity levels is identified through the 3-segment depth-select icon on the right of the display. When three segments are illuminated, the detector is at maximum sensitivity. As you press the DEPTH SELECT touch pad, the detector toggles among the three different sensitivity levels. if the sand is damp with saltwater, however, follow the precautions outlined under saltwater above. HOT AND COLD: Be patient if moving immediately between hot and cold environments, like taking your detector from your air-conditioned home into a blazing summer sun. The search coil is constructed of copper wire which will expand and contract with temperature change. Your detector may require 10 to 15 minutes to stabilize to the ambient temperature. 12 AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION While the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is very accurate in identifying buried objects, the user in the field does not always maintain the display screen in his field of vision. Therefore, we have incorporated an audio feedback mechanism to alert the user to the nature of buried objects. This audio feedback system first alerts the user to the presence and classification of objects, whose nature and location can be confirmed using the LCD display. The detector will sound one of three different tones, depending on the type of metal detected. BASS TONE Ferrous objects, such as iron and steel, will induce a bass tone. MEDIUM TONE Pull-tabs, newer pennies (post-1982), larger gold objects, zinc, small brass objects, and most bottle screw caps will induce medium tones. HIGH TONE Silver and copper coins, larger brass objects, older pennies (pre1982), and highly oxidized metals will induce high tones. Quarters, dimes and other precious coins fall into this category. LOW TONE MEDIUM TONE HIGH TONE Nails, Bottle Caps, & Smaller Gold Old & New Pull Tabs, Zinc Pennies (Post 1982), Nickel, Larger Gold Objects Copper, Silver & Brass Copper Pennies (Pre 1982) Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into four categories. 13 DEPTH SELECT (Sensitivity Adjustment) Upon power-up, the detector defaults to 3/4 sensitivity. To increase to full sensitivity, press the DEPTH SELECT touchpad once. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE The principle use for the Sensitivity Control is to eliminate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). A hobby metal detector is an extremely sensitive device; the search coil creates its own magnetic field and acts like an antenna. If your detector beeps erratically when the search coil is motionless, the unit is probably detecting another electromagnetic field. Common sources of EMI are electric power lines, both suspended and buried, motors, and household appliances like computers and microwave ovens. [. . . ] The 4-inch coil's narrower detection field can better distinguish between two objects in close proximity. Also maintain the search coil positioned just above the surface of the ground, without making contact with the ground. Making contact with the ground can cause false signals. 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION · Use detector outdoors only · Move away from power lines · Keep 2 detectors at least 20' apart · Only dig up repeatable signals · Reduce sensitivity until erratic signals cease Detector chatters · Using detector or beeps erratically indoors · Using detector near power lines · Using 2 detectors in close proximity · Highly oxidized buried object · Environmental electromagnetic interference Constant low tone · Discharged batteries · Replace batteries or constant repeating tones · Wrong type of · Use only 9V batteries alkaline batteries LCD does not lock · Multiple targets on to one target ID present or detector emits · Highly oxidized multiple tones target · Sensitivity set too high No power, no sounds · Move coil slowly at different angles · Reduce sensitivity · Dead batteries · Replace batteries · Poor battery · Check connections contact · Cord not connected securely 18 METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS COIN SHOOTING: The most popular metal detecting activity. Many detectorists revisit the same areas again and again to find a never-ending treasure trove as people continue to lose valuables every day. [. . . ]