Pioneer 101
OWNER’S MANUAL
The Basics
of Metal Detecting
Your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector incorporates Motion Detection
Technology. Movement over an object is required in order for the
machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
While holding your Pioneer 101 Metal Detector as indicated in the
picture to the right, sweep the search coil slowly from side to side. While
sweeping, maintain the search coil level with the ground.
If the detector chatters, reduce the sensitivity by turning the left knob (Sensitivity)
counterclockwise.
When searching a possible target, move the search coil repeatedly over the target. Be certain that
the signal repeats during each pass over the target. If the tone does not repeat consistently, you
are probably detecting trash items or oxidation. Only dig up targets with repeatable tones.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not test the detector on the floor of a home or building.
• Most floors contain metal which will interfere with the detector’s operation.
• Unless air testing or demonstrating, use outside only.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR METAL DETECTOR
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INTRODUCTION
The Pioneer 101 is a user-friendly instrument, requiring only a
minimum of operator skill, yet delivering effective performance over a
wide range of conditions and applications.
Streamlined in appearance,
with only two operating
knobs and a mode selection
switch, the Pioneer 101 has
eliminated the two most
difficult aspects of metal
detector operation, Tuning
and Ground Balancing. Both
of these functions are automatic
with the Pioneer 101.
The Pioneer 101 will detect
in extreme ground conditions,
ranging from salt (for beach
hunting) to black sand (for
gold prospecting), with no
operator adjustments to the
circuitry and with no loss of
sensitivity.
From salt water beach
conditions to black sand
deposits common at gold
prospecting locations, the
Pioneer 101 sees through
the earth’s naturally
occurring
minerals to find
buried metals.
Pioneer 101 FEATURES
Interchangeable
Coil System
Headphone Jack
Three-Position
Toggle Switch
S-Rod
Handle
System
Meter System
Detector
Stand
8" Waterproof Coil
Comfort
Hand-grip
Padded
Armrest
Discriminate
Control
Sensitivity Control
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EASY ASSEMBLY
Search Coil
Search
Coil
Cable
Upper
Stem
Control
Housing
Plug
Lower
Stem
Assembling your Pioneer 101 Metal
Detector is easy and requires no
tools. Just follow these steps:
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1 Using the supplied bolt and
knurled knob, attach the search
coil to 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.
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3 Wind the search coil cable
around the stem. Leave enough
slack in the cable to let you adjust
the coil when you are hunting on
uneven ground. Then tighten the
knob at the end of the search
coil.
Note:
To adjust the coil,
simply loosen the knob.
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4 Insert the coil’s plug into the
matching connector on the control
housing. Be sure the holes and
pins line up correctly.
Caution:
• Do not force the plug in.
Excess force will cause damage.
• To disconnect the cable, pull out
the plug. Do not pull on the cable.
Lower
Stem
Upper
Stem
Connector
on back of
control housing
Bolt
Knurled
Knob
Bottom view
Bottom side
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BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal
performance.
Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the
following symptoms:
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1 The unit does not turn on.
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2 Low speaker volume.
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3 Unit beeps continuously at low sensitivity setting.
The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on if the
batteries are discharged. It should flash momentarily when the
Power Switch is turned off.
IMPORTANT: Your Pioneer 101 metal detector requires two 9-Volt
ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
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1 Carefully remove the battery
compartment door by pressing
the release clip on the right side
of the door.
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2 Snap one battery onto each of the
terminals and place the batteries
inside the compartment. Insert
one battery with the terminals
facing down, and the second
battery with terminals facing
outward.
●
3
Replace the compartment door
by carefully inserting opposite
side of clip first. Then press down
on clip side until battery door
snaps into place.
First Battery
Second Battery
First Battery
terminals facing in
Second Battery
terminals
facing out
Release
Clip
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Pioneer 101 DEMONSTRATION
Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Pioneer 101.
I. Supplies Needed
• A quarter (25¢)
• A nickel (5¢)
• A Penny (1¢)
• A small piece of aluminum foil
• A Nail
II. Position your Pioneer 101
• Place the detector on a table, with the search coil hanging over the edge.
• Be sure that the search coil is far away from walls or metal objects. Keep the search coil away
from any metal in the table.
III. Beginning Switch Settings
• Right Knob (Discriminate) – LOW
• Toggle Switch – Middle Position
• Turn detector on with "Sensitivity"
knob set to 3:00 position
• Reduce "Sensitivity" in case of interference
IV. All Metal Detection
A.
Wave all objects over the search coil
• NOTICE THE SINGLE TONE
V. Tone Mode Detection
A. Move toggle switch to the right position – TONE
B. Turn the "Discriminate" knob to 2:00 (about 3/4 turn)
C. Sweep all of the different objects back and forth under the
search coil
• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES
• NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED
VI. Disc Mode Detection
A. Move the toggle switch to the left position – DISC
B. Turn the "Discriminate" knob to LOW
C. Sweep all of the different objects back and forth under the
search coil.
• NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED
D. Turn the "Discriminate" knob slowly to the right while
sweeping all of the different objects at different settings.
• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES
• NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED
TOGGLE SWITCH
TOGGLE SWITCH
TOGGLE SWITCH
ALL METAL
TONE
FULL DISC
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