Depth Detection; Ground Balancing; Quick Start - Bounty Hunter Time Ranger Owenrs Manual

Depth Detection

Depth detection refers to the detector's ability to detect objects at various
depths. The level of depth at which a detector can detect an object
depends on the size of the object—the larger the object, the deeper it can
be detected. Bounty Hunter™ metal detectors provide excellent depth
detection through solid objects. The maximum depth detection capability
of a Bounty Hunter™ Time Ranger™ is five feet. Maximum depth is only
possible for large metal objects.
Example: A quarter can usually be detected from seven to ten inches
deep. A quarter which has been buried for many years may
be slightly oxidized causing the surrounding soil to contain
oxidized metal. In this case, the quarter can develop a "halo"
metallic signature that increases the effective size of the
object, allowing its detection at a deeper depth. We have
many testimonials from users finding coins more than one
foot deep.

Ground Balancing

Ground balancing refers to a detector's ability to measure and average the
soil's mineralization. Most soils contain naturally occurring minerals. Some
soils are more highly mineralized than others, and soil mineralization can
vary dramatically within an area from one spot to another. Bounty
Hunter™ metal detectors have patented technology which "sees through"
the earth's naturally occurring minerals, constantly "measuring" the soil's
mineralization under its search coil and then "averaging" this measurement.
The result is the soil's "average mineralization."

Quick Start

If you want to get started quickly do the following:
1. Assemble detector
2. Install two C-size Alkaline Batteries
3. Hold detector in front of you with coil two feet above the ground
4. Press Power ON/OFF Touch Pad
5. Wait for "
6. Lower search coil to the ground
7. Press "Disc/Target" Touch Pad
8. You are ready for Motion ALL-METAL detection
" to appear under "TARGET"
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