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$ 45.00
Rugged double stitched construction. Includes handy
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$ 40.00
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Fisher Pin Pointer ......
$ 69.00
Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal
indicator and vibrator. Runs on 1 – 9-Volt Battery. FPOINT
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Large galvanized metal scoop with filtering holes.
Strong Rubberized grip. SAND SCOOP
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Made from high quality heat-treated tempered steel.
The ultimate digging tool. Comes with a durable sheath.
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$199.95
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DEEP PENETRATING GOLD NUGGET HUNTER
OWNER'S MANUAL
If you do not have prior experience
with a metal detector, we strongly
recommend that you:
1) Adjust the Gain to a low
setting in the event of
false signals. Always begin
use at a reduced Gain level;
increase Gain only after you have become
familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors.
outdoor use only. Many household appliances
emit electromagnetic energy, which can
interfere with the detector. If conducting an
indoor demonstration, turn the Gain down and
keep the searchcoil away from appliances such
as computers, televisions and microwave ovens.
If your detector beeps erratically, turn off
appliances and lights.
Also keep the searchcoil away from
objects containing metal, such as floors
and walls.
3) Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
102910
This detector is for
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- Page 1 103693000C Fisher Stereo Headphones ..$ 40.00 Use with Fisher metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor, 4’ cable. 9720950000 Fisher Pin Pointer ..
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..........3 The Gold Bug DP metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and Terminology . -
Page 3: Introduction
Resistive overload: 1,200 micro-cgs (with standard searchcoil) the field. Ground balance range: From ferrite to salt water inclusive Happy Hunting from Fisher Research Labs! Discrimination ground suppression: Combination of 2 and 3 order methods Introduction to the Gold Bug ™... -
Page 4: Terminology
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. The Gold Bug DP incorporates proprietary circuitry and programming to eliminate false signals from severe ground conditions. -
Page 5: Assembly
TARGET PINPOINTING ASSEMBLY After you have identified a target using Discrimination mode, Adjusting the Arm Rest press-and-hold the PINPOINT button to identify the target’s exact The Arm Rest may be moved location. This technique can yield more information about the target’s forward or backward by removing shape and size and also find its exact location to facilitate extraction. -
Page 6: Assembly
SEARCH TECHNIQUES ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and LOCKING requires no tools. COLLAR Target Verification INTERNAL After detecting a target, do the CAM LOCK Position detector upright. following: SILVER BUTTON Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully WRONG MIDDLE 1. Walk around the target in a counterclockwise. -
Page 7: Batteries
A 3-segment battery indicator at the bottom of the display indicates the battery condition. On the Gold Bug DP, setting the discrimination level between 60 and 70 will usually reduce interference. In the Discrimination mode, the detector may chatter if the The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery. -
Page 8: Quick-Start Demo
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION You are likely to encounter electromagnetic interference (EMI) when using your Gold Supplies Needed Bug DP metal detector. It is important that you recognize EMI and take appropriate • a Nail • a Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) measures to deal with it. -
Page 9: Headphones
The discriminator will usually eliminate The Gold Bug DP is equipped with both a 1/8” and 1/4” headphone jack. Any them without difficulty if widely scattered, but if there is a large concentration headphones with a stereo plug will work;... -
Page 10: Basics Of Metal Detecting
As you walk even a very short distance, ground conditions can change. The ground geology typically associated with Your Gold Bug DP metal detector is designed with these things in mind. gold will tend to change over very short distances. -
Page 11: Trash
GOLD PROSPECTING THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING 2. Trash In the United States, gold is found in many places in the If searching for coins, you want to ignore items like aluminum foil, nails and western states, Alaska, and in a few localities in the pull-tabs. -
Page 12: Operation And Controls
TARGET DISPLAY and AUDIO OPERATION & CONTROLS SIGNAL Indicator The stronger the target signal, the higher POWERING UP the volume and the higher the audio pitch. The lower-left bargraph designates Click the left knob to turn the detector ON. Very weak signals will have the faintest SIGNAL strength only when operating in After clicking the knob on, continued clockwise rotation will increase the volume and lowest pitch. -
Page 13: Control Panel
GROUND BALANCING -Technical Info CONTROL PANEL BARGRAPH The Fe 7-segment bargraph indicates the amount of ground mineralization, independent of type, expressed as an equivalent volume concentration of magnetite (Fe ). It updates every second. It is sensitive to motion and will give the most accurate readings if you pump the searchcoil up and down several times over the ground. -
Page 14: Touchpad Controls Gg / Pinpoint
GROUND BALANCING CONTROL PANEL GAIN versus THRESHOLD The goal of Ground Balancing is to eliminate the sound as the searchcoil is being pumped over the ground. In some soils, the sound is not completely eliminated. “Gain” increases, or multiplies, the strength of signals from buried metal objects. After balancing to ground with GG some users may want to further adjust the For maximum detection of the smallest or most deeply buried objects, increase ground balance point manually. -
Page 15: Operating In All-Metal Mode
Read the section on Electrical Interference. 0 – 10 Wet salt and alkali The Gold Bug DP is a highly sensitive device. 5 – 25 Metallic iron. Very few soils in this range. You are probably over metal. It is intended for use outdoors. Indoor operation will subject it to electrical interference 26–39 Very few soils in this range -- occasionally some saltwater beaches... -
Page 16: Reading The Display
GROUND BALANCING OPERATING IN ALL-METAL MODE What is Ground Balancing? Reading the Display Why do I need to Ground Balance? Most gold prospecting and relic hunting is done by ear. Listen for the louder sounds, riding on top of the constant background hum. All soils contain minerals. -
Page 17: Operating In Discrimination Mode
Sweeping the Searchcoil This discrimination interface for the Gold Bug DP was designed especially for relic-hunting. Relic hunters want control over what sizes of iron are detected, and also control over As you sweep the searchcoil over the ground, try to keep the coil parallel to the ground. -
Page 18: Using Pinpoint
OPERATING IN DISCRIMINATION MODE OPERATING IN DISCRIMINATION MODE Using PINPOINT – In Discrimination mode, pressing will change two detection parameters: Press-and-Hold the Pinpoint button to narrow down the location of a buried metal object. 1. Tone Identification Pinpoint is a mode of detection which does not require the searchcoil to be in motion. 2.