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NOTCH
ALL
AUTO
DISC
NOTCH
METAL
NOTCH
PRESS FOR TARGET MODE
GROUND
TRAC
NOTCH TOUCHPAD
It is often desirable to eliminate some
pull-tabs without rejecting nickels,
since many types of gold rings are
also rejected along with the nickel.
In the NOTCH mode, the DISC/
NOTCH control now functions as a
variable notch rejection window. The
notch can then be adjusted to reject,
or "notch out", selected types of pull-
tabs or other trash.
When using the NOTCH feature, most
iron and small foil will be automatically
rejected.
To set the NOTCH, use a pull-tab of
the type to be rejected.
Adjust the DISC/NOTCH control to a
point at which the tab, or other desired
object is "notched" out, or rejected.
Now check a nickel to be sure it is still
accepted. Note that some pull-tabs or
tab pieces have nearly the same de-
tection properties as nickels and some
gold rings. These items cannot be
separated.
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BOUNTY HUNTER
LAND STAR
AUTO NOTCH MODE
ALL
DISC
NOTCH
METAL
PRESS FOR TARGET MODE
HIG
GROUND
TRAC
AUTO NOTCH TOUCHPAD
The purpose of the AUTO NOTCH is
to provide a preset notch window for
automatic discrimination of most trash
items without the loss of nickels and
most small gold objects. In this mode,
the detector emits a low tone (for most
small gold and nickels) and a high
tone for copper, silver, and brass.
The DISC/NOTCH control now wid-
ens the discrimination window; for in-
stance, zinc pennies and screw caps
can also be eliminated by turning the
control clockwise—yet, nickels and
small gold will be retained. In the
AUTO NOTCH mode, the discrimina-
tion window can be made wider but
the beginning position cannot be
changed. Expect some targets to be
junk items, even if the detector emits
a tone. Besides nickels, other items
that might emit a low tone include foil,
some pull-tabs, and small gold rings.
Besides copper and silver, other items
that might emit a high tone include
brass and other metals.
Note: If you're ever not sure about
which mode the detector is operating
in, simply press the touchpad of the
desired mode you want to be using at
that moment.
BASIC OPERATION
™
Now that your metal detector is as-
sembled, please read this section
thoroughly before using your Land
Star.
AUTO
NOTCH
TURNING ON YOUR
HIG
DETECTOR
Hold the detector in a comfortable
position and turn it on by rotating the
combination POWER/SENSITIVITY
clockwise about 3/4's of a turn. The
detector sounds three beeps, LCD
arrows momentarily appear and unit
presets to the ALL METAL mode of
operation. When first turning the unit
on, the GROUND TRAC touchpad
must be pressed in order to bring up
the sensitivity for good detection. If
not, check that the batteries are prop-
erly connected and make sure they
are not low.
SETTING THE MODE
Your Land Star has four modes of
operation: ALL METAL, DISC,
NOTCH and AUTO NOTCH.
1. ALL METAL: Press the ALL
METAL touchpad after first turning
the unit on. The unit will then respond
to all types of metal without any dis-
crimination. GROUND BALANCE
adjustment will be necessary (see
GROUND BALANCING on p.15).
The detector will not require motion
to detect a target in the ALL METAL
mode.
2. DISC: By pressing the DISC touch-
pad, the detector will now require
motion to make a detection and tar-
BOUNTY HUNTER
LAND STAR
™
gets will have three distinct tones. The
DISC/NOTCH control can now be
adjusted for discrimination. By turn-
ing the DISC/NOTCH control clock-
wise the detector will first eliminate
small iron objects, then medium iron
objects. Turned higher, larger iron
objects are eliminated followed by
items such as foil and aluminum while
still detecting silver and copper—de-
pending on how high it is set. Most
gold and nickels will also be eliminated
when tuning the DISC/NOTCH con-
trol clockwise for higher discrimina-
tion. When the DISC/NOTCH control
is placed fully counterclockwise (Low),
the detector will pick up all metals in-
cluding iron, nickels, and gold rings
along with pull-tabs and copper/silver
coins.
3. NOTCH: By pressing the NOTCH
touchpad, the detector will automati-
cally reject iron and can then be fine
tuned by the DISC/NOTCH control for
selective elimination of various junk
items while still detecting nickels,
small gold and silver/copper coins.
4. AUTO NOTCH: This mode will au-
tomatically reject iron and most pull-
tabs yet retain detection of nickels and
most small gold rings. The DISC/
NOTCH control will increase the width
of the NOTCH as it is turned towards
HIGH, making possible the rejection
of screw caps and zinc pennies, yet
still detecting nickels and many gold
rings.
Note: Some gold rings will not be de-
tected in AUTO NOTCH mode of op-
eration. A small percentage of pull-
tabs will still be detected, especially
pull-tabs that are broken in half in the
shape of a "beaver tail".
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