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The
Discovery 3300
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; use at 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 3300 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Terminology ......3 Assembly ......4-5 Batteries .

  • Page 3: Terminology

    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. DISCRIMINATION - When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the detector "eliminates"...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Arm Rest Most people will find the standard position of the arm rest very comfortable. Very large forearms and short forearms (particularly children’s arms), can be accommodated by moving the arm rest forward. The arm rest is adjustable to three positions. To adjust, remove the screw from the underside, then press the silver button and move the arm rest to one of the...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. Position detector upright. LOCKING COLLAR Rotate LOCKING INTERNAL COLLAR fully in a counter CAM LOCK clockwise direction. SILVER BUTTON Insert your finger inside the MIDDLE STEM tube and make sure the INTERNAL CAM LOCK is S-ROD flush with the inside of the MIDDLE STEM...

  • Page 6: Batteries

    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: Quick-Start Demo

    Q UICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • A Nail • A Quarter • A Pull-Tab from a beverage can • A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) • A Nickel 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- L” touch pad twice. Five “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

    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 MOTION and NO-MOTION MODES Depending on the operation mode selected, the Discovery 3300 detects metal both with the coil in motion, or with the coil motionless.

  • Page 10: All Metal

    BASIC OPERATION ALL METAL MODE (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 rectangular segment indicators on the left side of the display.

  • Page 11: Notch

    BASIC OPERATION disappear, thus returning to detection the objects which fall into the corresponding categories. Discrimination Mode is a fixed-start-point elimination system. Objects are cumulatively eliminated as the level of discrimination increases. NOTCH MODE To selectively eliminate a category from detection within the metallic spectrum, use the NOTCH Mode.

  • Page 12: Pinpoint

    BASIC OPERATION 4) Press ZAP. An "R" appears under the segment to be eliminated. 5) Pass the searchcoil over the same object again. The undesirable object is eliminated from detection The ZAP control is easy to use in the field. As you are detecting, and encounter an object which you wish to eliminate from detection, simply press the ZAP touch pad after detecting the object.

  • Page 13: Audio Target Identification

    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

    DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY (motion modes only) Please refer to the display on your such as a nail, or a more valuable detector and reference the TARGET historic iron relic. I.D. categories below applicable to FOIL: Aluminum foil, such as a gum your model (not all detectors wrapper, will register as foil.

  • Page 15: Depth And Target Display

    DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY (motion modes only) DEPTH INDICATOR: accurate readings, multiple targets, and highly erratic readings which evidence The Depth Indicator is accurate for trash or irregularly shaped objects. coin-sized objects. It indicates the depth of the target, in inches. Large and irregularly-shaped objects will THREE DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR yield less reliable depth readings...

  • Page 16: Sensitivity Adjustment

    SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT (motion modes only) 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...

  • Page 17: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (motion modes only) PINPOINTING IN MOTION MODES COIL MOVEMENT Accurate pinpointing takes practice When swinging the coil, be and is best accomplished by careful to keep it level with the “X-ing” the target area. ground about 1/2 inch from the surface.
  • Page 18 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (motion modes only) Swing the searchcoil slowly, to verify the repeatability of the signal, and the potential of the overlapping each sweep as you buried target. To use this move forward. It is important method, walk around the target to sweep the coil at a consistent area in a circle, sweeping the speed over the ground as you...
  • Page 19 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (motion modes only) You may encounter some false coil’s narrower detection field signals as you proceed. False can better distinguish between signals occur when the detector two objects in close proximity. beeps, but no metal target is present.

  • Page 20: Ground Balancing

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - Pinpoint Mode GROUND BALANCING Before using the PINPOINT mode, it is necessary to ‘Ground Balance” your detector, this ground balancing adjustment offsets the effects of minerals and slats in the ground. To GROUND BALANCE your detector: 1.
  • Page 21 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - Pinpoint Mode As your search takes you to different areas, verify the ground balance setting peri- odically using the above procedure. Within a geographical area, ground condi- tions can change. Varying elevation, proximity to water, and concentration of rock, sand or clay can all affect ground condition and sometimes require recali- brating with the ground balance knob.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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 23: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics

    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 24: Accessories

    Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. TP-KIT-W Bounty Hunter Stereo Headphones ..$ 39.95 Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor, 4’ cable. HEAD-W Pin Pointer ..

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