Bounty Hunter LONEGWP Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES
Carry Bag ......$ 29.95
Rugged double-stitched construction - CBAG-W
Pouch & Digger Combo ......$ 24.95
Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. TP-KIT-W
Bounty Hunter Stereo Headphones......$ 39.95
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 ......$ 69.95
Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator
and vibrator. Runs on 1 – 9-Volt Battery. PIN POINTER-W
Sand Scoop......$ 24.99
Large scoop with filtering holes. Made of strong plastic. SAND SCOOPBH
Coil Covers
OWNER’S MANUAL
Protect your coil from abrasion and damage.
10” Coil Cover – 10COVER……….....$19.99
8” Coil Cover – 8COVER-N……..…...$19.99
4” Coil Cover – 4COVER……………$14.99
Your Lone Star Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled metal
detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object in
order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
Replacement/Accessory Search Coils
10” Magnum Coil – 10COIL………............…$69.95
8” Replacement Standard Coil – 8COIL-N……$49.95
4” Gold Nugget Coil – 4COIL………...........$39.95
THE LONE STAR HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES:
9” Heavy-Duty Digging Tool......$ 10.95
Metal blade with comfortable plastic handle and depth gauge TROWEL-2
1. ALL METAL DETECTION
Digging Tool ......$ 7.95
All types of metals will be detected. From nails and property markers, to
valuable treasure, all types of metal will induce a single tone.
Light and practical wide blade digging tool. TROWEL-W
Bounty Hunter T-Shirt ......$ 19.99
2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modes
100% cotton with Bounty Hunter® Logo. Sizes – LG, XL & XXL
Completely eliminate iron and trash items from detection in “DISC” mode,
with the use of the DISC/NOTCH knob.
Bounty Hunter Baseball Cap ......$ 14.95
One size fits all, with Bounty Hunter® logo.
Gold
Prospecting Kits
Automatically eliminate most pull tabs and trash items from detection in
the AUTO NOTCH mode.
$ 39.99
$ 79.99
$ 149.99
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:
• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic
fields.
• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.
• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down.
DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR
Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target’s signal.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT WWW.DETECTING.COM • 1-800-413-4131
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TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
INTRODUCTION
The Lone Star is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a variety
of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose
detecting.
Before using your Lone Star, it is important to read these instructions. This
manual's description of detection
concepts and types of metals is
Lone Star FEATURES
necessary to avoid frustration if
you are new to the hobby of metal
Extended
detecting.
Armrest
• 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
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Terminology
Elimination — Reference to a metal or
target being "eliminated" means that
the detector will not emit a tone nor
light up an LCD indicator when an
object is in 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 objects.
Iron — Iron is a common, low-grade
metal which is often an undesirable
target. Examples of undesirable iron
objects are old cans, pipes, bolts,
and nails.
Relic — A relic is an aged object of
historical significance. Note that
many relics are made of iron, an
otherwise undesirable object in
some metal detecting applications.
Pull-tabs and Trash Items —
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage
containers are the most bothersome
items for professional and hobby
metal detectorists. These items are
generally constructed of aluminum,
iron, or steel. We have
therefore incorporated
special features into
the Lone Star to
eliminate these
targets or to alert
you to their possible
presence.
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The Lone Star metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for five years from the date of purchase to the
original owner.
S-Rod
Handle
System
Discriminate
Control
Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not
covered under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector
are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.
Touchpad
Controls
S-Rod
Detector
Stand
Comfort
Hand-grip
Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the
metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products. Shipping
cost to First Texas Products is the responsibility of the consumer.
To return your detector for service, please first contact First Texas for a Return
Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your package and
return the detector within 15 days of calling to:
First Texas Products L.L.C.
Mode Indicator
Headphone Jack
1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: 915-225-0333
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.
Sensitivity Control
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.
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.
Interchangeable
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Published by First Texas Products, L.LC.
Bounty Hunter® is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C.
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8" Waterproof
Search Coil
1465-H Henry Brennan • El Paso, TX 79936 • (915) 633-8354
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TROUBLESHOOTING
EASY ASSEMBLY
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
Detector chatters
• Using detector
or beeps erratically
indoors
• Using detector near
power lines
• Using 2 detectors in
close proximity
• Highly oxidized
buried object
• Environmental
electromagnetic
interference
SOLUTION
• Use detector
outdoors only
• Move away
from power lines
• Keep 2 detectors
at least 30’ apart
• Only dig up
repeatable
signals
• Reduce sensitivity
until erratic
signals cease
Constant low tone • Discharged batteries • Replace batteries
or constant repeating • Wrong type of
• Use only 9V
tones
batteries
alkaline batteries
Assembling your Lone Star 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.
Search Coil
Adjust the stem to a length that
lets you maintain a comfortable
upright posture, with your arm
relaxed at your side.
Button view
Upper
Stem
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.
Lower
Stem
Lower
Stem
Note: To adjust the coil,
Plug
simply loosen the knob.
LCD does not lock • Multiple targets
on to one target ID
present
or detector emits
• Highly oxidized
multiple tones
target
• Sensitivity set
too high
No power, no
sounds
• Move coil slowly
at different angles
• Reduce sensitivity
• Dead batteries
• Replace batteries
• Cord not connected • Check connections
securely
• Not moving
• Sweep searchcoil
Searchcoil
from side-to-side
Knurled
Knob
Bolt
4 Insert
●
the coil’s plug into the
matching connector on the control
housing. Be sure the holes and
pins line up correctly.
Search
Coil
Cable
Button side
Control
Housing
Upper
Stem
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.
Connector
on back of
control housing
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BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use heavy duty 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 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 Lone Star 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
Release
down on clip
Clip
side until battery
Both Batteries
door snaps into
terminals
place.
facing in
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METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS
COINSHOOTING:
The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, you
want to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Beware
that highly oxidized steel may also be detected.
Control settings required.
1) Press DISC touch pad.
2) Turn the Disc/Notch Knob to the 3:00 position.
RELIC HUNTING:
A relic is a historical object, sometimes of great value. Relics can be found
in abandoned homes, plowed fields or even your own backyard. Research
the local library to learn of historical events or places in the area. You can
then target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into your
local history.
Control settings required.
1) Press DISC touchpad.
2) Turn the DISC/NOTCH knob 100% counterclockwise.
Many relics are iron, so you do not want to discriminate.
CACHE HUNTING:
A cache, pronounced “cash” is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a
case, strong box, or bag. A cache can be hidden in the floor or walls of a
house, or buried nearby. Operate in the ALL METAL mode.
Control settings required.
1) Press ALL METAL touchpad.
JEWELRY HUNTING:
Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks, school
yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry. Your greatest
challenge is the interference from pull tabs and cans. You must use a
discrimination mode: AUTO NOTCH is best.
Control settings required.
1) Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad.
2) Set Disc/Notch knob at 2:00. Dig only the repeatable low and high
tones, avoid the broken or non-repeatable tones.
OTHER APPLICATIONS:
Use your detector to find property markers, machine parts, and lost keys.
Keep your detector in ALL-METAL mode for these tasks.
Gold prospecting also requires the ALL-METAL mode.
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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
After selecting your operating mode,
swing the search coil gently side-toside, slightly overlapping each sweep
as you move forward. Make sure you
keep your search coil approximately 1
inch above the ground as you search.
Raising it in the sweep, or at the ends
of your sweep, will cause false readings. Move slowly; hurrying will only
cause you to miss targets.
Most good objects will respond
with a good repeatable signal.
If a signal does not
repeat after swinging
the coil directly over
the suspected target a
few times, it is more
than likely trash
metal. False signals
can be caused by
trashy ground,
electrical
interference,
or by large
irregular
trash
objects. These signals are easily
recognized by their often broken or
non-repeatable nature.
The Lone Star is a very sensitive
and deep-seeking detector. It will
respond loudly to many targets that
other detectors would only detect
with a weak signal. Because of
this, trash-induced signals and
other sources of interference may
cause signals that seem confusing.
The key to managing these false
signals is to dig only those targets
that emit a strong repeatable signal.
As you sweep the search coil
back and forth over the ground,
learn to recognize the difference
between the signals that occur at
random and signals that are
stable and repeatable.
When searching very trashy
ground, it is best to scan small
areas with slow, short overlapping
sweeps. To prevent erratic signals
and difficult pinpointing in trashy
areas, consider purchasing the
Bounty Hunter 4-Inch Gold
Nugget Coil System.
LONE STAR DEMONSTRATION
Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of the Lone Star.
I. Supplies Needed
• A quarter (25¢) • A penny (1¢ - Post 1982)
• A nickel (5¢)
• Small piece of aluminum foil
• A dime (10¢)
• A nail
II. Position your Lone Star
•
•
•
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.
Turn off appliances or lights which cause electromagnetic interference
III. Beginning Switch Settings
•
•
•
Right Knob (DISC/NOTCH) —
100% counterclockwise to low
Left Knob (SENSITIVITY) —
click on and set to 3:00 (3/4 turn)
Do not press any touchpads
IV. All Metal Detection
A. Wave all objects under the search coil
• NOTICE THE SINGLE TONE
V. Discriminate Mode
A. Press the DISC touchpad
B. Turn the right knob (DISC/NOTCH) to the 12:00 position.
C. Wave all objects under the search coil.
• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES
• NOTICE THE METALS ELIMINATED
D. Move the DISC/NOTCH control to different positions and eliminate the
penny from detection.
VI. Auto Notch Mode
A. Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad
B. Right knob (DISC/NOTCH) 100% counterclockwise to low
C. Wave all objects under the search coil while
slowly turning the right knob clockwise.
• NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES
• NOTICE THE METALS ELIMINATED
WHAT
READS
LIKE THIS
12
…MAY
ACTUALLY
BE THIS
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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON YOUR DETECTOR
Turn the left knob (SENSITIVITY) to the right. As the knob clicks to the "On"
position, the detector sounds three tones, the LCD arrows appear
momentarily, and the unit pre-sets to the ALL METAL mode of operation.
SET THE MODE
1. ALL METAL
• Press the ALL METAL touchpad
The unit will emit sound when passing over all types of metal objects.
The ALL METAL mode offers the greatest depth detection capability.
2. DISCRIMINATE
A. Press the DISC touchpad
B. Slowly turn the right knob (DISC/NOTCH) clockwise.
All iron or ferrous objects are eliminated from detection. As you turn the
DISC/NOTCH knob clockwise you can eliminate foil, pull tabs, screw
caps, and zinc pennies.
3. AUTO NOTCH
Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad, and the detector will automatically
reject iron and most pull-tabs. Nickels and many small gold rings will be
retained. The DISC/NOTCH knob creates a rejection "window" which
can be moved as it is turned clockwise. With this mode, you can reject
screw caps and zinc (post 1982) pennies as the DISC/NOTCH control is
turned clockwise, but still detect valuables with low and high tones.
Note: If you are not sure of your current mode setting, simply press the desired
touch-pad again.
USING HEADPHONES
Using headphones (not supplied) improves battery life, and prevents the
sounds from annoying bystanders.
It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly, particularly
if searching in a noisy location. For safety reasons, do not use headphones
near traffic or where other dangers are present. This device is to be used with
interconnecting cables/headphone cables shorter than three meters.
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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
PINPOINTING
COIL MOVEMENT
Accurate pinpointing takes practice
and is best accomplished by
“X-ing” the target area.
When swinging the coil, be
careful to keep it level with the
ground about one inch from the
surface. Never swing the coil like
a pendulum.
1. Once a buried target is indicated
by a good tone response,
continue sweeping the coil over
the target in a narrowing
side-to-side pattern.
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
forward and straight back
towards you a couple 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 angles to “zero in” on
the exact spot on the ground at
which the “beep” sounds.
WRONG
CORRECT
The coil should be
swung in a halfcircle movement
as illustrated here.
Repeat this motion
every step you
take to guarantee
that the area is
being covered
thoroughly.
When pinpointing a target, try drawing an “X”,
as illustrated, over where the tone is induced.
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LCD TARGET DISPLAY
AUDIO TARGET ID
Depending on the operating mode
and Disc/Notch control setting, the
Lone Star emits three distinct tones
which classify metal objects into
categories.
IRON & STEEL:
In the ALL/METAL mode most iron
and steel objects will induce a medium
tone. Highly oxidized iron can induce a
high
tone,
in
discrimination,
depending on the Disc/Notch control
setting. For instance, some rusted
bottle caps will induce a high tone and
indicate to the right of the LCD target
display.
GOLD:
In DISCRIMINATION mode, gold
objects will induce a low or medium
tone, depending on their sizes. Very
small gold objects will indicate on the
left-most segment. Large gold objects
will read under the Zinc segment. If
you are gold prospecting, you will
usually be looking for natural gold in
an area which does not contain much
trash, and can therefore ignore the
specific segment descriptions.
LOW TONE
PULL TABS:
Pull tabs are the most bothersome
trash items for detectorist. Most will
induce a medium tone. Most will be
eliminated automatically in the AUTO
NOTCH mode, or alternatively be
manually “discriminated out” in DISC
mode with the Disc/Notch control. The
older pull tabs (those not attached to
the can after opening) are sometimes
broken in half; these broken tabs can
induce low tones. Highly oxidized pull
tabs can also induce high tones.
It can be very difficult to differentiate
pull tabs from gold rings. When they
both induce medium tones, you might
notice a “double beep” from a gold
ring but a “single beep” from pull tabs.
To achieve this distinction, sweep the
search coil very slowly, and at different
angles. Two tones might signal as the
detector passes over each side of the
round ring.
COPPER, SILVER & BRASS:
Most valuable coins are composed of
these metals and will usually induce a
high tone. Valuable objects other than
coinage can also be composed of
copper, silver and brass.
MEDIUM TONE
HIGH TONE
Please refer to the display on your
detector and reference the TARGET
I.D. categories below applicable to
your model (not all detectors
include all of these categories).
READING THE DISPLAY
FOIL: Aluminum foil, such as a gum
wrapper, will register as foil. A small
broken piece of pull tab may also
register here.
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows
the PROBABLE identification of the
targeted metal, as well as the
PROBABLE depth of the target.
5¢: Most newer pull-tabs from beverage
cans, the type intended to stay attached
to the can, will register here. Many gold
rings will also register here.
The detector will register a consistent
target identification, upon each sweep of
the coil, when a buried target has been
located and identified. If, upon repeated
passes over the same spot, the target
identification reads inconsistently, the
target is probably a trash item, or oxidized
metal. With practice, you will learn to
unearth only the repeatable signals.
ALUM: Older pull tabs, which always
detached completely from the can,
register here. Many medium size gold
ring also register here.
The segment identifications are highly
accurate, when detecting the objects
described on the label. However, if an
object registers in a given category for
an unknown buried object, you could
be detecting a metallic object other than
the object described on the label, but
with the same metallic signature. Also,
the greater the distance between the
target and the coil, the less accurate the
target identification.
S-CAP: Older screw caps from glass
bottles will register here. Large gold
rings, like a class ring, could also register
here. Some non-U.S. coins of recent
vintage will also register here.
GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will
register toward the middle or left-ofcenter on the LCD scale.
Gold flakes may register under iron.
Small gold items may register under foil
or 5¢.
Large gold items will register toward the
center of the scale.
SILVER TARGETS: Silver objects will
register to the right of the scale, under
dime or higher.
Nails & Bottle Caps,
Gold & Nickel
Old & New Pull Tabs, Zinc
Pennies (Post 1982)
Copper, Silver & Brass
Copper Pennies (Pre 1982)
such as a nail, or a more valuable
historic iron relic.
IRON: All sizes of iron objects will
register on the far-left side of the scale.
This could indicate a worthless item
PT(pull-tabs): Pull-tabs from older
beverage cans will register here. Few
newer pull-tabs will also register here.
Many gold rings will also register here.
Zinc: Medium conductivity objects and
many non-U.S. coins of recent vintage
are classified here.
The Target Identification Categories to
the right of the display, such as copper
coins, 10¢, DIME, 25¢, Quarter, 50¢, $1
accurately identify these U.S. coins.
When used in areas outside the U.S.,
these categories identify coins or metal
objects of high relative conductivity
(such as silver coins or relics), or large
objects made of any type of metal.
Caution: The target indications are
visual references. Many other types of
metal can fall under any one of these
categories. While the detector will
eliminate or indicate the presence of
most common trash items, it is
impossible to accurately classify ALL
buried objects.
Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into three categories.
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SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
dimmer switches, also turn these off;
dimmer switches can produce lots of
EMI.
If your detector chatters with the
SENSITIVITY knob in the 100%
clockwise position, reduce the
sensitivity until the chatter stops
(usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position).
The principle use for the SENSITIVITY
knob
is
to
eliminate
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(EMI). EMI is both naturally-occurring
and man-made. Common sources of
EMI are power lines, both suspended
and buried, and broadcasting
antennas. Machinery, when in
operation, can also produce EMI.
EMI comes from most household
appliances, so YOUR DETECTOR
CAN BEHAVE VERY ERRATICALLY
INDOORS. If you want to test it
indoors, turn off the TV and
microwave. If you have lights with
If you suspect the presence of deeper
targets underneath a shallower target,
reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminate
the detection of the deeper target to
properly locate and identify the
shallower target.
MODES OF OPERATION
ALL METAL MODE:
ALL METAL TOUCHPAD
There are two ways to enter the
ALL-METAL mode.
1) Press the Disc/All Metal touch pad.
or
2) Turn the detector on. (The detector
always defaults to the All Metal
mode when first powered on).
DISCRIMINATION MODE:
DISC TOUCHPAD
To enter DISCRIMINATION mode,
1) Press the Disc touch pad, and
2) Turn the Disc/Notch control knob
clockwise.
In the DISCRIMINATION mode, the
detector will emit three distinct
tones, depending on the type of
metal detected.
As you turn the Disc Knob
clockwise, you will progressively
“discriminate out,” or eliminate from
detection, different types of metals.
Refer to the illustration below as a
reference for the levels required to
discriminate out different objects.
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If you encounter certain bothersome
trash items, program their rejection
into your detector as follows:
1) Turn the Disc/Notch knob 100%
counterclockwise.
2) Pass the undesirable object under
the search coil.
3) Turn the Disc/Notch knob slowly
clockwise until the object is no
longer detected.
AUTO NOTCH MODE
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR:
The LOW BATT indicator will flash as
the unit is powered on. If the
indicator comes on and stays on,
replace the batteries.
The DISCRIMINATION mode is a
fixed-start-point system. As you turn
the knob to the right, more objects are
progressively eliminated, including the
items
to
the
left.
Use
DISCRIMINATION for coin-shooting
and detecting in trashy areas.
AUTO NOTCH TOUCHPAD
To enter the AUTO NOTCH mode,
press the Auto Notch touch pad. In
AUTO NOTCH mode, iron, most pull
tabs, and screw caps are automatically
eliminated.
In addition, you can turn the Disc/Notch
control to selectively eliminate more items
beyond the pre-programmed ones.
You can eliminate unwanted items in the
middle of the magnetic spectrum, but
still retain more valuable nickels.
AUTONOTCH is useful to “notch out”
specific unwanted items.
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