Recommended Mode Of Operation; Troubleshooting; Common Problems - Bounty Hunter Time Ranger Owenrs Manual

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

The following table lists common problems that you may encounter
when using your metal detector.
Problem
Detector is emitting
false signals in the
field.
• LCD readout is not
"locking in" or
identifying while
passing over a
target.
• Detector emits more
than one tone over
the same target.
Detector not stable
and has a pulsing,
distorted tone instead
of a clear one.
Detector is repeating
a loud tone or
constant, repeating
tones (locking up).
Probable Cause(s)
• SENSITIVITY may be set
too high.
• Improper coil
movement.
• Highly oxidized metal.
• More than one object
over the area you are
sweeping.
• Odd, unrecognizable
metal.
• Highly oxidized metal.
• SENSITIVITY may be set
too high.
• Operating very near
another detector.
• Operating near power
lines that can interfere
with detector's
frequency.
• Batteries are low.
• Coil or coil connection
is damaged.
Solution(s)
• Reduce SENSITIVITY per
instructions in this manual
for your mode of operation.
• Swing the coil slowly.
• Abandon the target—if the
signal does not repeat as
you sweep the same area,
the target is usually highly
oxidized (rusted) metal and
not worthwhile.
• Use 4" coil accessory to
narrow detection field.
• Sweep over target at
different angles.
• Abandon the target—if the
signal does not repeat as
you sweep the same area,
the target is usually highly
oxidized (rusted) metal and
not worthwhile.
• Reduce SENSITIVITY per
instructions in this manual
for your mode of operation.
• Move at least 20 feet from
the second detector.
• Move away from power
lines.
• Replace batteries per
instructions in this manual.
• Reset the detector per
instructions in this manual.
• Replace coil.
• Check coil plug connection.
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