Bounty Hunter PIONEER 202 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Your Pioneer 202 Metal Detector incorporates patented microprocessorcontrolled technology. The Pioneer 202 is a motion detector; movement over an object is required in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone. Alternatively, you can sweep a metal object over a motionless search coil.

THIS METAL DETECTOR HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES: 1. ALL METAL DETECTION

All metals will be detected.

2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modes

In any of these three detection modes, the detector will emit different tones, depending upon the type of metal present. The characteristics are adjustable. Depending on the detector control settings, some metals will also be eliminated from detection.

DISCRIMINATE:

Eliminates iron and trash items with the use of the

DISC/NOTCH knob.

NOTCH:

Provides an adjustable rejection "window" to eliminate undesirable metals from detection. Move the rejection "window" with the DISC/NOTCH knob.

AUTO NOTCH:

Provides a pre-set rejection "window", automatically eliminating most pull-tabs and trash items from detection.

CAUTION:

•Do not test the detector by placing coins or metal objects on the floor. Most floors contain metal, which will cause interference.

•Use 9-VOLT ALKALINE batteries only.

DO NOT USE INDOORS. LIGHTS AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES EMIT ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS WHICH INTERFERE WITH THE DETECTOR’S

OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

Your Pioneer 202 is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a variety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose detecting.

Before using your Pioneer 202, it is important to read these instructions. This manual's description of detection

concepts and types necessary to avoid you are new to the detecting.

Terminology

Elimination — Reference target being "eliminated" the detector will not light up an LCD

object is in the coil’s


Discrimination				—
detector		emits
different types of
the	detector
metals, we			refer
detector		"discriminating"
different types of
Iron — Iron is a
metal which is often
target. Examples of
objects are			old
and nails.
Relic — A relic is an
historical		significance
many relics are
otherwise			undesirable
some metal			detecting
Pull-tabs		and
Discarded pull-tabs
containers are the
items for professional
metal detectorists.
generally constructed
iron, or steel. We
therefore		incorporated
special features				into
the	Pioneer 202 to
eliminate			these
targets or		to	alert

you to their possible presence.

TABLEOFCONTENTS

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

S-Rod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mounting the Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

INSTALLING BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

DEMONSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Turning on Your Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Set the Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Reading the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Depth Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MODES OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 & 12

AUDIO TARGET ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Pinpointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Coil Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 & 15

METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CARE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER

The BOUNTY HUNTER PIONEER series of metal detectors is not associated or connected in any way with Pioneer Corporation or its PIONEER brand audio and video products or other products.

EASYASSEMBLY

Assembling your Pioneer 202 Metal Detector is easy and requires no tools. Just follow these steps:

●Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem.

●If your model is equipped with a 3- piece stem, open the plastic locking nut on the upper tube by rotating it counterclockwise. Then slide the middle tube into the upper tube, inserting the silver button into the locating hole which is 1/2” behind the plastic locking nut. Now tighten the plastic locking nut.

●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.

●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.

●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 on the plug. Do not pull on the cable.

Bolt	Knurled
	Knob

Search Coil

Bottom view

		Lower
		Stem
		Upper
	Lower	Stem
	Lower
	Stem
		Bottom side
	Search	Plug
	Coil	Plug
	Coil
	Cable	Control
		Control
		Housing
	Upper
	Stem

Connector on back of

control housing

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:

●The unit does not turn on.

●Low speaker volume.

●Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob.

The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever the batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is turned off. The flashing indicator tells you that your batteries are in good condition.

IMPORTANT: Your Pioneer 202 metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

●Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing the release clip on the right side of the door.

●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.

●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 terminals facing in

Second Battery terminals facing out

Release

Clip

Second Battery

First Battery