OWNER`S MANUAL The Basics of Metal Detecting
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1. REM EMBER The detector will beep just as the center of the search coil passes directly over the buried object If you have difficulty pinpointing very strong signals try lifting the coil higher off the ground until a weaker but more concise Signal is heard For very weak signals try moving the coil in short quick sweeps closer to the ground 4 A A A IN N IN A IA LA IAIA Bw SWEEP IONI senam Yo ae WHAT a MAY READS ACTUALLY LIKE THIS BE THIS TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting steps may assist you in case you re having problems with your Tracker IV YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING ERRATIC SIGNALS WHEN YOU RE IN THE FIELD Your SENSITIVITY may be set too high Try reducing the SENSITIVITY slightly N until the false signaling disappears W Remember to swing your coil slowly gt Some inconsistent signals will occur on orr amp S iy AN 3 highly rusted metals If the signal does not POWERS ee after successive passes of the coil over the same area then the target is usually not worthwhile Natural and man made electromagnetic fields can cause interference YOUR DETECTOR IS NOT STABLE AND HAS A PULSING DISTORTED TONE INSTEAD OF A CLEAR TONE This can occur if you re operating near another detector or near power lines that can interfere with the detector s operating frequency YOUR DETECTOR IS EMITTING A CONSTANT LOUD TONE OR CONSTANT REPEATING TONES This2. METAL DETECTOR OW NER S MANUAL The Basics of Metal Detecting Your Tracker IV Metal Detector incorporates Motion Detection Technology Movement over an object is required in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone While holding your Tracker IV Metal Detector as indicated in the picture to the right sweep the search coil slowly from side to side While sweeping maintain the search coil level with the ground If the detector chatters reduce the sensitivity by turning the left knob Sensitivity counterclockwise When searching a possible target move the search coil repeatedly over the target Be certain that the signal repeats during each pass over the target If the tone does not repeat consistently you are probably detecting trash items or oxidation Only dig up targets with repeatable tones IMPORTANT Do not test the detector on the floor of a home or building e Most floors contain metal which will interfere with the detector s operation e Unless air testing or demonstrating use outside only PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR METAL DETECTOR NT ROV JN The Tracker IV is a user friendly instrument requiring only a minimum of operator skill yet delivering effective performance over a wide range of conditions and applications Streamlined in appearance Tracker 1V FEATURES with only two operating J Ne knobs and a mode selection Tego Gch AR yy switch the Tracker IV h
3. HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS Find property markers lost keys machine parts and other lost items CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED Toggle switch in center position Discriminate control knob is in OFF position GOLD PROSPECTING Find gold in abandoned gold mines and river beds where gold is continuously washed down stream from its place of origin CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED Toggle switch in center position Discriminate control knob is in OFF position ACCESSORIES MAXIMIZE YOUR METAL DETECTING EXPERIENCE WITH THESE OPTIMAL BOUNTY HUNTER ACCESSORIES 4 INCH COIL Great for searching in trashy areas with its smaller target area Also perfect for gold prospecting and fitting into tight spaces 10 INCH COIL For maximum depth detection HEADPHONES Increase battery life and find more deeply buried objects evidenced by faint signals sometimes undetected with the standard speaker CARRY BAG Custom sized to carry your Tracker IV COIL COVERS Protect your coil from wear amp tear 4 inch 8 inch 10 inch www detecting com TREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS Respect the rights and property of others Observe all laws whether national state or local Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures Leave the land and vegetation as it was Fill in the holes All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set Always obtain permission before searching any site Be extremely careful
4. Second Battery terminals facing out Tracker IV DEMONSTRATION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of your Tracker IV Supplies Needed A quarter 25 e A nickel 5 e A Penny 1 e A small piece of aluminum foil e A Nail Il Position your Tracker IV e Place the detector on a table with the search coil hanging over the edge e Be sure that the search coil is far away from walls or metal objects Keep the search coil away from any meal in the table Ill Beginning Switch Settings e Right Knob Discriminate LOW Toggle Switch Middle Position eee iy e Turn detector on with Sensitivity faa ea e iran knob set to 3 00 position e Reduce Sensitivity in case of interference IV All Metal Detection A Wave all objects over the search coil e NOTICE THE SINGLE TONE V Tone Mode Detection A Move toggle switch to the right position TONE B Tum the Discriminate knob to 2 00 about 3 4 tum C Sweep all of the different objects back and forth under the search coil NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES e NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED ALL METAL TONE i VI Disc Mode Detection Tosere Swen A Move the toggle switch to the left position DISC B Turn the Discriminate knob to LOW C Sweep all of the different objects back and forth under the search coil D Tum the Discriminate knob slowly to the right while sweeping all of the different objects at different s
5. as iseti eliminated the two most Comro s Rod L difficult aspects of metal paN S detector operation Tuning and Ground Balancing Both of these fundions are automatic j Detector with the Tracker IV ge Hand grip The Tracker IV will detect in extreme ground conditions ranging from salt for beach hunting to black sand for gold prospecting with no Operator adjustments to the Circuitry and with no loss of sensitivity Meter System Headphone Jack Sensitivity Control From salt water beach conditions to black sand deposits common at gold prospecting locations the q Tracker IV sees through ly the earth s naturally Interchangeable P occumng amp f _ Coil System minerals to find buried metals j 8 Waterproof Coil AD A EM b Assembling your Tracker IV 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 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 th
6. djusting your Discriminate control to the approximate center position 12 00 With the two tone discrimination along with a broken tone for pull tabs you will be able to identify types of buried metals according to the audio tones emitted Applications Coinshooting Jewelry Hunting and detecting in highly trashed areas 6 OP ERATION TONE MODE AUDIO RESPONSES NO RESPONSE Iron amp Steel Copper Silver amp Brass TONE DISCRIM INATION continued Toggle switch to the Right Classifies detected metal objects by emitting a low or high tone Adjust the DISCRIMINATE control higher to aS increase the range of the low tone It is mere a possible to set the DISCRIMINATE level so that nickels have a low tone larger coins aL mevan have a high tone and pull tabs have a low tone or in between broken tone The broken tone makes pull tabs and trash easily recognizable Sensitivity will be reduced slighty when using the Tracker IV in the Tone Discrimination mode If you want optimal depth capability operate in the All Metal mode by tuming the Discriminate control completely counterclockwise then tum the An MAE Sensitivity control clockwise to its highest pa SENSITIVITY dockwise position without chatter If your Tracker IV chatters or beeps erratically reduce the Sensitivity by tuming the left knob counterclockwise HEADPHONE QP ERATION AUTO GROUIND CONTROL The Tracker IV automatic Ground Track
7. e knob Insert the coils 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 e To disconnect the cable pull out the plug Do not pull on the cable Knurled Control Connector 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 tum on Low speaker volume Unit beeps continuously at low sensitivity setting The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on if the batteries are discharged It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is tumed off IMPORTANT Your Tracker IV 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 Inset one battery with the teminals fadng 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 dip side until battery door ci snaps into place Second Battery First Battery terminals facing in
8. ettings NOTICE THE DIFFERENT TONES e NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED e NOTICE THE METALS REJECTED A FULL DISC OP ERATION The Tracker IV is a motion detector This means that the search coil must be moving to detect the presence of metal When practicing with a stationary metal detector keep the target moving over the coil Objects held still under the search coil will not be detected THREE MODES OF OPERATION The Tracker IV allows for three modes of operation ALL METAL TONE AND FULL DISCRIM INATE After turning the unit on and adjusting your Sensitivity to the desired setting you re now ready to decide on your mode of operation ALL METAL Toggle Switch in the Middle In this mode all different types of metal will be detected such as iron steel aluminum brass silver copper and gold Applications Relic Hunting Gold Prospecting Cache Hunting and general applications such as property marker locating This mode provides maximum depth detection capability FULL DISCRIMINATE Toggle Switch to the Left When using the Full Discriminator most trash items will be automatically rejected Adjust the DISCRIMINATE control higher to increase the range of discrimination TONE DISCRIMINATE Toggle Switch to the Right When using the Tone Discriminator a unique dual tone beep and automatic iron rejection makes finding treasure fun and easy It s also possible to achieve a broken tone for certain pull tabs by a
9. feature allows operation in virtually all soil conditions regardless of mineral content Use it effectively on the beach or for gold prospecting In the ALL METAL Mode Toggle switch in the middle the Tracker IV will detect gold nuggets through black sand and will find deeply buried relics in all types of soil OPERATING TIPS Tum the detector on using the left knob NOTE The detector will remain silent when tumed on It will emit sound when metal passes beneath the search coil As the left knob is clicked on it will be at the lowest sensitivity setting Turning the control knob toward HIGH increases sensitivity to small or deeply buried objects If the unit chatters reduce the sensitivity slightly until the chatter stops TRACKER IV m A A OFF POWER Xe O HIGH al eh xe a CO F HIGH TARGET INDICATOR _ SENSITIVITY DISC NOTCH A B D T I fe On ear Oi BOUNTY 3220HUNTER C E HEADPHONE ARI ALLMETAL For maximum performance operate with the sensitivity as high as possible The sensitivity can generally be set higher when operating in Full Discriminate DISC or Tone Discriminate TONE modes 8 IN THE FIELD STANCE Stand with your arm extended in front of Ai a your body Don t bend or stoop stand in a comfortable position Hold the unit so that the search coil is about 1 2 inch above the ground Adjust the search coil so that it is parallel to the ground SWEEP A Standing in
10. he most effective method for locating relics is to first conduct historical research Visit your local library to leam of historical events having occurred in your area You can then target your search to a spedfic area and gain valuable insight into your local history CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED Toggle switch in center position Discriminate knob is in OFF position CACHE HUNTING A cache pronounced cash is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a case can strong box or a bag A cache could be the loot from a bank robbery or just someone s life savings A cache is often hidden in the floor or walls of an old house or is buried nearby Also search old camp sites CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED Toggle switch in center position Discriminate knob is in OFF position EWELRY HUNTING Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate Beaches parks school yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED Toggle switch in RIGHT position tone mode Discriminate knob at half way 12 00 position You should dig only the lower and high tones Broken tones indicate 13 trash items Gold rings will induce a low sound Be aware that some pull tabs can also induce a low tone Silver will induce a high tone Chains and necklaces are difficult to find If you are looking for gold rings don t get discouraged you will dig up many broken pull tabs before you find your first gold ring
11. the search position ir swing the search coil gently from 7 side to side slighty overlapping each sweep as you move forward Keep your search coil approximately 1 2 inch above the ground as you search Raising it during the sweep or at the ends of your sweep can cause false readings Move slowly hurrying will cause you to miss targets Most desireable objects will respond with a repeatable tone When discriminating iron and foil objects generally do not respond 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 CORRECT IN THE FIELD cont PINPOINTING Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by X ing the suspected target area 1 00 Once a buried target is identified by a good tone response continue sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side to side pattem Take visual note of the place on the ground where the beep occurs as you move the coil slowly from side to side Stop the coil directy over this spot on the ground Now move the coil straight forward and straight back towards you a couple of times Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the beep occurs If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep occurs
12. usually occurs when the batteries are low Try replacing your batteries with two new alkaline batteries NOTE Always use Alkaline Batteries for proper performance Your Tracker IV Metal Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so that you can enjoy it for years Handle the metal detector gently and carefully Dropping it can damage electronic components Use and store the metal detector only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Wipe the metal detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the metal detector The coil is waterproof and may be submerged into either fresh or Salt water Be careful to prevent water from entering the control housing After using the coil in salt water rinse it with fresh water to prevent corrosion of the metal parts COINSHOOTING The most popular application for metal detectors CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED Toggle switch to the left disc mode Discriminate knob at 3 00 3 4 tum Only silver copper and brass will be detected Gold items will be eliminated Different denominations of coins will induce different sounds RELIC HUNTING A relic is a historical object sometimes of great value T
13. while probing picking up or discarding trash items And ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES om eS WwW N Fr 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 purchase price paid Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option any Bounty Hunter Detector retumed shipping cost prepaid to First Texas Products LP Damage due to neglect accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty Copyright 2001 by First Texas Products L P All rights reserved including the right to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form Published by First Texas Products L P Bounty Hunter is a registered trademark of First Texas Products L P www detecting com First Texas Products LP 1100 Pendale El Paso TX 79907 915 633 8354 REVISED 06 01
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