Bounty Hunter Elite 2200 Owner's Manual

The Elite 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.

OWNER’S MANUAL

ACCESSORIES

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT WWW.DETECTING.COM • 1-800-413-4131

Carry Bag

Rugged double-stitched construction - CBAG-W

Pouch & Digger Combo

Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. TP-KIT-W

Bounty Hunter Stereo Headphones

Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with
true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor,
4’ cable.

HEAD-W

Pin Pointer

Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator
and vibrator. Runs on 1 – 9-Volt Battery. PIN POINTER-W

Sand Scoop

Large scoop with filtering holes. Made of strong plastic. SAND SCOOPBH

Coil Covers

Protect your coil from abrasion and damage.
10” Coil Cover – 10COVER
8” Coil Cover – 8COVER-7
4” Coil Cover – 4COVER

Replacement/Accessory Search Coils

10” Magnum Coil – 10COIL
8” Replacement Standard Coil – 8COIL-7BLK
4” Gold Nugget Coil – 4COIL

9” Heavy-Duty Digging Tool

Metal blade with comfortable plastic handle and depth gauge TROWEL-2

Digging Tool

Light and practical wide blade digging tool. TROWEL-W

Bounty Hunter T-Shirt

100% cotton with Bounty Hunter® Logo. Sizes – LG, XL & XXL

Bounty Hunter Baseball Cap

One size fits all, with Bounty Hunter® logo.

Gold
Prospecting Kits

ME2200B Rev.3 102912

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Table Of Contents

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

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Quick-Start Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

All Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Zap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Audio Target Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Target and Depth Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sensitivity Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

In The Field Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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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

First Texas Products, LLC

1465-H Henry Brennan

El Paso, TX 79936

[phone]

Copyright ©2012 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

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

inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C.

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

www.detecting.com

FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LLC

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in

workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from

date of purchase to the original user. Liability in all events is

limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty is

limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter

Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products,

LLC. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this

product is not covered by this warranty.

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

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

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

Warranty does not cover shipping costs

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.

This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 Class B.

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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 Elite 2200 incorporates
proprietary Squelch-Tech® circuitry to eliminate false signals from
severe ground conditions

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

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

• Using detector near • Move away
power lines (buried

from power lines

or overhead) • Keep 2 detectors

• Using 2 detectors in at least 20’ apart
close proximity • Only dig up

• Highly oxidized repeatable
buried object signals

• Environmental •

Reduce sensitivity
electromagnetic until erratic
interference signals cease

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 •

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

properly

Troubleshooting