Bounty Hunter The Outback, Discovery 1100 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

The
Outback 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 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) and Basic Operation (pp. 9-12).

4) Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. Do not use Heavy Duty
Batteries.

TM

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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

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

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

Sensitivity Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

In The Field Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

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

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

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.

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

Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are war rant ed against

defects in work man ship or ma te ri als un der nor mal

use for five years from date of pur chase to the

original user. Liability in all events is limited to the

pur chase price paid. Liability under this War ran ty is

limited to re plac ing or repairing, at our option, any

Bounty Hunter De tec tor returned, ship ping cost

pre paid, to First Texas Products, L.L.C. Damage due

to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this

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

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

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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.

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

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ASSEMBLY

Armrest Strap

(optional accessory)
The strap is available for purchase as a
separate accessory. Some users prefer to
use the strap when swing the detector
vigorously, in order to hold the detector
secure against the arm.

The detector can also be used without the
strap, with no compromise to detector
balance and stability under most conditions.

Upper
Stem

Silver
Button

Searchcoil
Cable

Searchcoil

you many have encountered
multiple objects. If you are
new to the hobby, you may
want to dig all targets at first.
With practice in the field, you
will learn to better discern the
nature of buried objects by the
nature of the detector’s
response.

You may encounter some false
signals as you proceed. False
signals occur when the detector
beeps, but no metal target is
present. False signals can be
induced by electromagnetic
interference, oxidation, or
highly mineralized ground
soils. If the detector beeps
once, but does not repeat the
signal with several additional
sweeps over the same spot,
there is probably no target
present.

When searching very trashing
ground, it is best to scan small
areas with slow, short sweeps.

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ASSEMBLY

Assembling your Outback Met al De tec tor is easy and
re quires no tools. Just fol low these steps:

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1 Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob,

at tach the searchcoil to the low er
stem.

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2

Press the button on the
up per 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 com fort able upright pos ture, with your arm
relaxed at your side.
Maintain the searchcoil
about 1 inch above the
ground as you sweep.

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3 Wind the searchcoil ca ble

around the stem. Leave enough slack in the cable to let you
ad just the coil when you are hunting on uneven ground. Then
tight en the knob at the end of the searchcoil.

Note:

To adjust the coil,

simply loos en the knob.

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4 Insert the coil’s plug into

the match ing con nec tor on
the con trol hous ing. Be
sure the holes and pins
line up cor rect ly.

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.

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

When pin point ing a tar get, try draw ing an “X”,

as il lus trat ed, over where the tone is induced.

PINPOINTING

Accurate pinpointing takes practice
and is best ac com plished by
“X-ing” the target area.

1. Once a buried target is in di cat ed

by a good tone response,
continue sweep ing the coil over
the target in a nar row ing
side-to-side pat tern.

2. Take visual note of the place on

the ground where the “beep”
sounds.

3. Stop the coil directly over this

spot on the ground.

4. Now move the coil straight

for ward and straight back
towards you a cou ple of times.

5. Again make visual note of the

spot on the ground at which
the “beep” sounds.

6. If needed, “X” the target at

different an gles to “zero in” on
the ex act spot on the ground at
which the “beep” sounds.

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Use ALKALINE
batteries only.

To install the
batteries:

●

1 Remove the

battery cover by
disengaging the
clip at the back.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

BATTERIES

DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES

BATTERY DISPOSAL & RECYCLING

Alkaline batteries may be disposed of in a normal waste receptacle or recycled.
Non-Alkaline batteries should be recycled. In the state of California all battery
types must be recycled. Please refer to local municipalities for detailed disposal
and recycling requirements.