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The
Discovery 2200
is a professional metal
detector. While the most
difficult aspects of metal detecting
have
been
sophisticated electronic device which
requires an understanding of some basic
features and metal detecting concepts.
If you do not have prior experience with a
metal detector, we strongly recommend that you:
1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event
of false signals. Always begin use at a reduced
sensitivity level; increase to full sensitivity after you have
become familiar with the detector.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor use only. Many
household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can
interfere with the detector. If conducting an indoor demonstration,
turn the sensitivity 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,
especially those with dimmer switches.
Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing metal, such
as floors and walls.
3) Read this manual. Most importantly, review the Quick-Start Demo
(p.7-8) and Basic Operation (p. 9-12).
4) Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. Do not use Heavy Duty
Batteries.
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Discovery 2200 is a professional metal detector. While the most difficult aspects of metal detecting have been automated, sophisticated electronic device which requires an understanding of some basic features and metal detecting concepts. If you do not have prior experience with a metal detector, we strongly recommend that you: 1) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals.
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology ......3 Assembly ......4-5 Batteries .
  • Page 3 TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. ELIMINATION Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field.
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. Position detector upright. LOCKING COLLAR Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR INTERNAL fully in a counterclockwise CAM LOCK direction. SILVER BUTTON Insert your finger inside the MIDDLE tube and make sure the STEM INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush S-ROD with the inside of the tube.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Armrest Most people will find the standard position of the armrest very comfortable. Very large forearms and short forearms (particularly children’s arms), can be accommodated by moving the armrest forward. The armrest may be moved forward or backwards by removing the single screw and nut, and then repositioning the 2-piece armrest.
  • Page 6 BATTERIES Use ALKALINE batteries only. To install the batteries: Remove battery cover by disengaging the clip at the back. Align the polarity of the batteries correctly, with the positive "+" toward the coil plug connection, as indicated by – indicators housing.
  • Page 7 Q UICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • A Nail • A Quarter • A Pull-Tab from a beverage can • A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the searchcoil hanging over the edge.
  • Page 8 Q UICK-START DEMONSTRATION VI. Wave the Nail over the Searchcoil a. The Nail will not be detected. b. The Nail has been "Discriminated Out." VII. Press the “DISCRIMINATION- ” touchpad twice. Three “R”s are now displayed. VIII. Wave all objects over the Searchcoil The Nail and Pull-Tab will not be detected.
  • Page 9 BASIC OPERATION POWERING UP Press the POWER touch pad. • The detector will beep 4 times • All display segments will illuminate momentarily • The SENSITIVITY (left) and BATTERY (right) indicators will stay illuminated SENSITIVITY The detector’s default sensitivity will be indicated with two segments. At this setting, the detector will detect a coin-sized object, such as a quarter, buried approximately seven inches deep.
  • Page 10 BASIC OPERATION DEFAULT OPERATION The detector defaults to ALL METAL mode after powering on. In this mode, all types of metals will be detected. An object’s probable identification is indicated by the arrows at the top of the display. In addition, the probable depth of coin-sized objects is indicated by the large numeric indicator in the center of the display.
  • Page 11 BASIC OPERATION To increase the level of discrimination, press the DISCRIMINATION touch pad. Each time the pad is depressed, an additional "R" will appear, thus eliminating from detection the objects which fall into the corresponding categories. To decrease the level of discrimination, press the DISCRIMINATION touch pad.
  • Page 12 BASIC OPERATION The ZAP control is a convenient way to eliminate a known undesirable metal object from detection. To demonstrate the ZAP control: 1) Set the detector in All Metal Mode Note: ZAP functions in all modes, but is best demonstrated first from the All Metal Mode.
  • Page 13 AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION (motion modes only) While the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is very accurate in identifying buried objects, the user in the field does not always maintain the display screen in his field of vision. Therefore, we have incorporated an audio feedback mechanism to alert the user to the nature of buried objects.
  • Page 14 DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY (motion modes only) Please refer to the display on your ALUM: Older pull tabs, which always detector and reference the TARGET detached completely from the can, register I.D. categories below applicable to here. Many medium size gold ring also your model (not all detectors include register here.
  • Page 15 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE The principle use for the Sensitivity Control is to eliminate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). A hobby metal detector is an extremely sensitive device; the searchcoil creates its own magnetic field and acts like an antenna. If your detector beeps erratically when the searchcoil is motionless, the unit is probably detecting another electromagnetic field.
  • Page 16 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING COIL MOVEMENT When swinging the coil, be Accurate pinpointing takes practice careful to keep it level with the and is best accomplished by ground about one inch from the “X-ing” the target area. surface. Never swing the coil like a pendulum.
  • Page 17 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES Swing searchcoil slowly, rather than a silver or copper object. overlapping each sweep as you If the tone changes at different move forward. It is important to angles, you may have encountered sweep the coil at a consistent speed multiple objects.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’...
  • Page 19 Published by First Texas Products, L.LC. Bounty Hunter ® is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C. www.detecting.com 1465-H Henry Brennan • El Paso, TX 79936 • (915) 633-8354...
  • Page 20 MDISC22 Rev.3 120512...

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