User manual BOUNTY HUNTER PIONEER EX

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL The Pioneer EX is an easy to use detector. The most difficult aspects of metal detecting have been automated. 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. [. . . ] This feature is commonly referred to as target discrimination. 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. A more detailed explanation of depth selection is found on page 14. TARGET REJECT Upon power-up, all types of metals are detected. 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. The smallest gold objects can also 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. Many recent vintage foreign currencies will induce medium tones. Medium tone objects will illuminate the two center target indicators. [. . . ] You can target specific areas and gain valuable insight into your local history. Remember to ask permission and respect laws regarding private and government property. Do not discriminate out any types of metals as many of the oldest relics contain iron. JEWELRY HUNTING: This is the most challenging treasure hunt. Gold rings will register in the same range as pull-tabs. [. . . ]