Bounty Hunter Quick Silver Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
The
Quick
Silver 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. The detector powers on a
3/4 sensitivity; 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.
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.6) and Basic Operation (p. 8-12).
4)
Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use Heavy Duty or ordinary Zinc-carbon 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
Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Audio Target Identification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Depth Select (Sensitivity Adjustment) . . . . . . .14
In The Field Techniques
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Trouble Shooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Metal Detecting Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . .19
Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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. Pull-tabs can be discriminated, 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
Adjusting the Arm Rest
The arm rest may be moved
forward or backwards by
removing the single screw and
nut, and then repositioning the
2-piece arm rest. Users with
shorter arms may find the arm
rest more comfortable in the
forward position. In order to
move the arm rest backwards,
the plastic plug must be
removed from the aluminum
tube.
Arm Rest Strap (not included)
Some users prefer to use a strap
when swinging the detector
vigorously, in order to hold the
detector secure against the arm.
The strap may be purchased as
an optional accessory.
The detector can also be used
without the strap with no
compromise to detector balance
and stability under most
conditions.
Knu
rle
d
Knob
Nut
Screw
Cable
Plu
g
Hand-grip
S-Rod
Armrest
Search
Coi
l
Cable
Sea
rch
Co
il
Optional Arm Strap
ASSEMBLY
Assembling your Quick Silver Metal
Detector is easy and requires no
tools. Just follow these steps:
●
1 Using the supplied bolt and
knurled knob, attach the
search coil to the lower stem.
●
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. Maintain the search coil
about 1 inch above the
ground as you sweep.
●
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.
●
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.
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6
IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use heavy duty batteries.
DON’T MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES
Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following
symptoms:
●
1 The unit does not turn on.
●
2 Low speaker volume.
●
3
Unit beeps continuously or erratically.
The LOW BATTERY indicator will come on and stay on if the batteries
are discharge. You may notice erratic beeping if using with LOW
BATTERY illuminated.
IMPORTANT: Your Quick Silver metal detector requires two 9-Volt
ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
●
1 Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing the release
clip on the right side of the door.
●
2 Snap one
battery onto
each of the
terminals and
place the batteries inside the
compartment.
Insert booth of
the batteries
with terminals
facing inward.
●
3
Replace the
compartment
door by carefully
inserting opposite side of clip
first. Then press
BATTERIES
Release
Clip
Both Batteries
teminals
facing in
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