Bounty Hunter DISCOVERY 1100 User Manual
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. 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 search coil 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 search coil 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick-Start Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Basic Operation
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Mode Control (discrimination) . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Discrimination Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Audio Target Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sensitivity Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
In The Field Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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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. 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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ASSEMBLY
Assembly is easy and requires no tools.
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1 Position the lower stem (the straight tube)
with the silver button toward the back.
Using the bolt and knurled knob, attach the
search coil to the plastic extension
protruding from the lower
stem.
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2 Press the button on
the upper end of
the lower stem,
and slide the
lower stem into
the upper stem.
Adjust the stem to a length
that lets you maintain a
comfortable upright
posture, with your arm
relaxed at your side, and
the search coil parallel to the ground in front of you.
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3 Wind the cable securely around the stem.
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4 Insert the plug into the
matching connector on
the right underside of the
detector body. Be sure
that the key-way 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
Adjusting the Arm Rest
Most people will find the standard
position of the armrest very
comfortable. Very large forearms and
short forearms (particularly children’s
arms), can be accommodated by
moving the armrest forward.
The armrest is adjustable to three
positions.
To adjust, press the silver button on
the underside, and move the armrest
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 armrest must be twisted
with moderate force to move it to an
alternate position; this adjustment is
usually made infrequently.
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 needlenose pliers, reengage the button.
Then replace the plastic cap.
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Use ALKALINE
batteries only.
To install the
batteries:
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1 Remove the
battery cover by
disengaging the
clip at the back.
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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.
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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.
If the batteries fit loosely, and you want
to guarantee a very secure electrical
contact, insert a piece of paper or thin
cardboard between the back of the
battery and the supporting post.
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4 Replace the battery door.
The Low Battery Indicator will come on and stay on if the batteries need
to be replaced.
Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed batteries,
or the use of non-alkaline or discharged batteries. If the detector does
not turn on, please check the batteries.
If the detector does not turn on, check to see that the batteries fit tightly.
If the batteries are loose, press them forward while pressing the ON
touchpad. To tighten up a loose battery, wedge a piece of paper or thin
cardboard between the back of the battery and the supporting post, as
illustrated above.
BATTERIES
IN CASE OF LOOSE BATTERIES
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