Bounty Hunter 505 manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL The Pioneer 505 is a professional metal detector . The concepts and terminology can be quite unfamiliar if you are new to the hobby . T o understand it quickly and to get the most enjoyment possible from your detector , we strongly recommend that you: 1) W atch the video. It is 21 minutes long. 2) T urn the Sensitivity knob to a lo[...]

  • Page 2

    15 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BA TTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 QUICK-ST ART DEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 BASIC OPERA TIO[...]

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    TERMINOLOGY ELIMINA TION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an LCD indicator , when a specified object passes through the coil’ s detection field. DISCRIMINA TION When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the detector "eliminates&q[...]

  • Page 4

    13 4 EASY ASSEMBL Y Search Coil Search Coil Cable Upper Stem Control Housing Plug Lower Stem Assembling your Pioneer 505 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 If your model is equipped with a 3- piece stem, open the plast[...]

  • Page 5

    5 BA TTERIES IMPORT ANT : Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance. Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage. CHECK THE BA TTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symptoms: ● 1 The unit does not turn on. ● 2 Low speaker volume. ● 3 Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob. The Low Battery indicat[...]

  • Page 6

    BA TTERY INDICA TOR: The LOW BA TT indicator will flash as the unit is powered on. If the indicator comes on and stays on, replace the batteries. DEPTH INDICA TOR: The Depth Indicator is accurate for coin-sized objects. It indicates the depth of the target, in inches. Large and irregularly-shaped objects will yield less reliable depth readings When[...]

  • Page 7

    7 TURN THE DETECTOR ON Click the left knob to the on position. Three tones will sound. The detector automatically enters the DISC Mode. NO-MOTION ALL-MET AL MODE T o operate in this mode: • Hold the search coil over the ground surface, about 1/2 inch. • Press ALL-MET AL,then press GROUND TRAC Button. The detector will emit only one monotone sou[...]

  • Page 8

    9 SUMMAR Y OF OPERA TING MODES I. NO-MOTION ALL-MET AL MODE • Deepest Seeking Mode • No motion is required • All metals will be detected • One tone only • Manual Ground Balance: User must tune and retune with the GroundT rac button. T o Operate: 1) Press All-Metal button. 2) Press GroundT rac button, and re-tune as necessary . Application[...]

  • Page 9

    9 SUMMAR Y OF OPERA TING MODES I. NO-MOTION ALL-MET AL MODE • Deepest Seeking Mode • No motion is required • All metals will be detected • One tone only • Manual Ground Balance: User must tune and retune with the GroundT rac button. T o Operate: 1) Press All-Metal button. 2) Press GroundT rac button, and re-tune as necessary . Application[...]

  • Page 10

    7 TURN THE DETECTOR ON Click the left knob to the on position. Three tones will sound. The detector automatically enters the DISC Mode. NO-MOTION ALL-MET AL MODE T o operate in this mode: • Hold the search coil over the ground surface, about 1/2 inch. • Press ALL-MET AL,then press GROUND TRAC Button. The detector will emit only one monotone sou[...]

  • Page 11

    BA TTERY INDICA TOR: The LOW BA TT indicator will flash as the unit is powered on. If the indicator comes on and stays on, replace the batteries. DEPTH INDICA TOR: The Depth Indicator is accurate for coin-sized objects. It indicates the depth of the target, in inches. Large and irregularly-shaped objects will yield less reliable depth readings When[...]

  • Page 12

    5 BA TTERIES IMPORT ANT : Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance. Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage. CHECK THE BA TTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symptoms: ● 1 The unit does not turn on. ● 2 Low speaker volume. ● 3 Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob. The Low Battery indicat[...]

  • Page 13

    13 4 EASY ASSEMBL Y Search Coil Search Coil Cable Upper Stem Control Housing Plug Lower Stem Assembling your Pioneer 505 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 If your model is equipped with a 3- piece stem, open the plast[...]

  • Page 14

    TERMINOLOGY ELIMINA TION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an LCD indicator , when a specified object passes through the coil’ s detection field. DISCRIMINA TION When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the detector "eliminates&q[...]

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    15 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BA TTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 QUICK-ST ART DEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 BASIC OPERA TIO[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION First T exas Products, LLC 1465-H Henry Brennan El Paso, TX 79936 (915) 633-8354 M505B 063010 Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from date of purchase to the original user . Liability in all events is limited to the pur[...]