Bounty Hunter DISCOVERY 1100 User Manual 2

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Pin Pointer ......

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Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator
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Replacement Search Coil

7” Standard Coil (replacement) - 7COIL-EX

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OWNER’S MANUAL

The
Discovery 1100 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.

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).

Always begin

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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) and Basic Operation (pp. 9-12).

4)

Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. Do not use Heavy Duty
Batteries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Assembly

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TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:

• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.

• Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission.

• Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage.

• Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.

• Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property.

• Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.

• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.

• All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conduct yourself with
courtesy and consideration of others

Batteries

Quick-Start Demo

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Basic Operation

Powering Up
The Display

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Mode Control (discrimination)
Discrimination Settings

Headphones

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Audio Target Identification

Sensitivity Adjustment

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In The Field Techniques

Troubleshooting

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics

Warranty

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5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Discovery 1100 metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the origi­nal owner.

Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not cov­ered under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector
are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer.

Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the
metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products. Shipping
cost to First Texas Products is the responsibility of the consumer.

To return your detector for service, please first contact First Texas for a Return
Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RAnumber on your package and
return the detector within 15 days of calling to:

First Texas Products L.L.C.

1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.

El Paso, TX 79936

Phone: [phone]

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.

According to FCC part 15.21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form,

Warranty does not cover shipping costs.

Copyright©2010 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

Bounty Hunter®is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C.

Published by First Texas Products, L.LC.

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1465-H Henry Brennan • El Paso, TX 79936 • [phone]

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TERMINOLOGY

The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard
terminology among detectorists.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector
or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only

• Using detector near • Move away
power lines

from power lines

• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors
close proximity at least 20’ apart

• Highly oxidized • Only dig up
buried object repeatable

signals

• Environmental •

Reduce sensitivity
electromagnetic until erratic
interference signals cease

Constant low tone •
or

constant repeating

• Wrong type of • Use only 9V

tones

Discharged batteries

batteries alkaline batteries

• Replace batteries

or rechargeable

LCD does not lock • Multiple targets •

Move coil slowly

on to one target ID present at different angles
or detector emits • Highly oxidized
multiple tones target

• Sensitivity set • Reduce sensitivity
too high

No power, no • Dead batteries • Replace batteries
sounds

• Cord not connected •

Check connections

securely

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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. Most pull-tabs can be eliminated with
the Mode Control, 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.

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