Bounty Hunter 2200 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
The
Discovery 2200
is a professional metal
detector. While the most
difficult aspects of metal detecting
have been automated, it is a
sophisticated electronic device which
requires an understanding of some basic
features and metal detecting concepts.
If you do not have prior experience with a
metal detector, we strongly recommend that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event
of false signals. Always begin use at a reduced
sensitivity level; increase to full sensitivity after you have
become familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor use only. Many
household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can
interfere with the detector. If conducting an indoor demonstration,
turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil away from
appliances such as computers, televisions and microwave ovens.
If your detector beeps erratically, turn off appliances and lights,
especially those with dimmer switches.
Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal, such
as floors and walls.
3) Read this manual. Most importantly, review the Quick-Start Demo
(p.7-8) and Basic Operation (p. 9-12).
4)
Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. Do not use Heavy Duty
Batteries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly
Batteries
Quick-Start Demo
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
All Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Zap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Audio Target Identification
Depth and Target Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sensitivity Adjustment
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In The Field Techniques
Troubleshooting
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics
Warranty
Accessories
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TERMINOLOGY
The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard
terminology among detectorists.
ELIMINATION
Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will
not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object
passes through the coil’s detection field.
DISCRIMINATION
When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals,
and when the detector "eliminates" certain metals, we refer to this
as the detector "discriminating" among different types of metals.
Discrimination is an important feature of professional metal
detectors. Discrimination allows the user to ignore trash and
otherwise undesirable objects.
RELIC
A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association
with the past. Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made
of bronze or precious metals.
IRON
Iron is a common, low-grade metal that is an undesirable target in
certain metal detecting applications. Examples of undesirable iron
objects are old cans, pipes, bolts, and nails.
Sometimes, the desired target is made of iron. Property markers,
for instance, contain iron. Valuable relics can also be composed of
iron; cannon balls, old armaments, and parts of old structures and
vehicles can also be composed of iron.
FERROUS
Metals which are made of, or contain, iron.
PINPOINTING
Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried
object. Long-buried metals can appear exactly like the surrounding
soil, and can therefore be very hard to isolate from the soil.
PULL-TABS
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome
trash items for treasure hunters. They come in many different shapes
and sizes. Pull-tabs can be eliminated from detection, but some other
valuable objects can have a magnetic signature similar to pull-tabs, and
will also be eliminated when discriminating out pull-tabs.
GROUND BALANCE
Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore, or "see
through," the earth’s naturally occurring minerals, and only sound
a tone when a metal object is detected. The Discovery 2200
incorporates proprietary Squelch-Tech® circuitry to eliminate false
signals from severe ground conditions
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ASSEMBLY
S-ROD
LOCKING
COLLAR
INTERNAL
CAM LOCK
SILVER BUTTON
MIDDLE
STEM
S-ROD
MIDDLE STEM
Assembly is easy and requires no tools.
1 Position detector upright.
●
2 Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR
●
fully in a counterclockwise
direction.
3 Insert your finger inside the
●
tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush
with the inside of the tube.
4 Insert the LOWER STEM into
●
the S-ROD.
5 Rotate the LOWER STEM until
●
the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole.
6 Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks.
●
7 If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 locking collars, repeat this processon the
●
Middle Stem.
8 Position the Lower Stem (the straight tube) with the Silver Button toward the
●
back. Using the Bolt and Knurled Knob, attach the Searchcoil to the plastic
extension protruding from the Lower Stem.
9 Press the button on the upper end of the Lower Stem, and slide the Lower
●
Stem into the S-Rod.
Adjust the Stem to a length that lets you
maintain a comfortable upright posture,
with your arm relaxed at your side, and
the Searchcoil parallel to the ground in
front of you.
10 Wind the Cable securely around the
●
Stem.
11 Insert the Plug into the matching
●
Connector on the right underside of the
Detector Body. Be sure that the keyway and pins line up correctly.
Caution: Do not force the plug in.
Excess force will cause
damage.
To disconnect the cable, pull
on the plug.
Do not pull on the cable.
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ASSEMBLY
S-R
od
Silver
Button
Locking
Collar
Searchcoil
Cable
Adjusting the Arm Rest
Most people will find the standard position
of the arm rest very comfortable. Very large
forearms and short forearms (particularly
children’s arms), can be accommodated
by moving the arm rest forward.
The arm rest is adjustable to three positions.
To adjust, remove the screw from the
underside, then press the silver button
and move the arm rest to one of the
alternate positions. If you cannot fully
depress the button with your finger, use
a narrow object, such as the blunt end
of a ballpoint pen. The arm rest must be
twisted with moderate force to move it
to an alternate position; this adjustment
is usually made infrequently.
If desired for added stability, re-install
the screw. The screw is not re-installed
in the furthest forward position.
If the button becomes disengaged inside
of the tube, remove the plastic cap at the
end of the tube to access the clip inside.
With a pair of needle-nose pliers,
reengage the button. Then replace the
plastic cap.
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BATTERIES
Use ALKALINE
batteries only.
To install the
batteries:
1 Remove the
●
battery cover by
disengaging the
clip at the back.
2 Align the polarity
●
of the batteries
correctly, with
the positive "+"
toward the coil
plug connection,
as indicated by
the + and –
indicators on the
housing.
3 Insert (2) 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries, with the contacts pointed inward,
●
and press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place.
Some brands of batteries will require moderate force to clear the
retaining tabs.
4 Replace the battery door.
●
Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed
batteries, or the use of non-alkaline or discharged batteries.
detector does not turn on, please check the batteries.
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If the
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