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Time Ranger
The new improved Time Ranger™ is a top-of-the-line professional
metal detector with the kind of depth performance and sophisticated
features demanded by the serious metal detector enthusiast.
large LCD screen displays the current operating status at all times,
and displays probable target type and depth when metal is detected.
All features are either named on the touchpads or displayed on the
screen, making it easy for you to program it the way you want.
Waterproof searchcoil
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Touchpad control panel
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Microprocessor-controlled
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LCD screen with target ID readout
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Readout of ground mineral conditions
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Numeric readout of target conductivity
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SMART TRAC computerized ground balancing
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Programmable target type acceptance or rejection
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All Metals Pinpoint mode for pinpointing target position
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Self-Tuning all metals mode for maximum depth in mineralized ground
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Search for coins, lost jewelry, relics, gold nuggets, and other valuable metals
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The Time Ranger™ can be used as a "turn on and go" metal
detector (see page 4 ). However, you'll find a lot more if you read
the manual to acquaint yourself with the many performance-
enhancing features which the Time Ranger™ offers.

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  • Page 1: Metal Detector

    Time Ranger ™ Metal Detector Owner’s Manual The new improved Time Ranger™ is a top-of-the-line professional metal detector with the kind of depth performance and sophisticated features demanded by the serious metal detector enthusiast. large LCD screen displays the current operating status at all times, and displays probable target type and depth when metal is detected.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Quick Start (if you're really impatient) .....4 ASICS OF ETAL ETECTING Types of metal detecting -"coinshooting" ........5 -relic hunting .
  • Page 3 DISCRIMINATION MODES Preset Program #1 (low discrimination) ....17 Preset Program #2 (medium discrimination) ....17 Preset Program #3 (high discrimination) .

  • Page 4: Quick Start (If You're Really Impatient)

    QUICK START (if you're really impatient) If you want to get started quickly, do the following. 1. Assemble the detector (see instructions on page 10). 2. Install two alkaline 9-volt batteries (see instructions on page 11). 3. Press the Power ON/OFF button. The machine should turn on, giving several beeps and turning on the LCD screen.

  • Page 5: The Basics Of Metal Detecting

    THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING TYPES OF METAL DETECTING The Time Ranger™ is suitable for all five of the main types of metal detecting: 1. "Coinshooting" -- searching for coins, usually in places like parks and people's yards. Usually there is a lot of aluminum trash like pulltabs and bottle caps, so ability to distinguish between metal trash and coins is important.

  • Page 6: Shallow Water Hunting

    5. Shallow Water Hunting-- All First Texas Products searchcoils are waterproof, allowing you to search in shallow water. However, if you're searching around water, please be careful not to get the electronics housing wet. Because water is electrically conductive, mimicking the effects of metal, searching in the wet zone of beaches usually requires sensitivity to be reduced.

  • Page 7: Capabilities And Limitations

    CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS DEPTH The Time Ranger™ can detect U.S. coins to a depth of about 9-11 inches under good conditions. Large objects (55 gallon drums, manhole covers, etc.) can be detected to a depth of several feet. Electrical interference from power lines and from electrical appliances and electronic equipment can reduce detection depth, or cause audible interference making it necessary for the user to reduce the sensitivity setting.

  • Page 8: Requirement For Motion

    REQUIREMENT FOR MOTION Like other modern metal detectors, the Time Ranger™ searchcoil must be kept in motion in order to both detect and identify targets. The All Metal Pinpoint mode continues to detect metal if searchcoil motion stops over the target. This mode is used primarily to pinpoint the exact location of a target so that it can be retrieved with a minimum of digging, and does not provide target identification.

  • Page 9: Air Testing

    AIR TESTING There may be times when you want to test or demonstrate the metal detector without sweeping it over the ground, for instance if it's not fully assembled, or if you're indoors. Place the searchcoil in a spot where it's stable and more than two feet away from any large masses of metal, including the reinforcing steel which is usually present in concrete.

  • Page 10: The Metal And Plastic Stuff Easy Assembly Instructions

    Getting Started Assembly Knurled Bolt Knob Assembling your Time Ranger™ is easy and does not require any tools. Using the following diagram as your guide, just follow these easy steps. L To assemble the Time Ranger™ 1. Using the supplied bolt and Search Coil knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem.

  • Page 11: Batteries

    Batteries IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries only. Do not use so-called heavy duty batteries. Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage. Release Clip of Release Battery Door Clip Alkaline Batteries CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symptoms: 1.

  • Page 12: Headphones

    HEADPHONES The Time Ranger™ is equipped with a standard 1/4 inch headphone jack for use with any stereo headphone that has a 1/4 inch plug. Use headphones with built-in volume controls, because without volume controls the sound may be too loud for you. Using headphones improves battery life, and prevents the sounds from annoying bystanders.

  • Page 13: Touchpad Buttons

    Touch pads The detector control panel includes several touch pads as shown and described in the following table. These touch pads are used to set detector operation. Detector Touch Pads POWER DISC PROGRAM SNIFF ON/OFF SELECT TARGET ALL METAL BLANKER SMART TRAC POWER ON/OFF is used to turn the detector on.

  • Page 14: Numeric Target Readout

    Numeric Target I.D. Readout This table shows the numbers typically associated with certain commonly encountered nonferrous metal targets. Older silver US coins usually read about the same as their modern clad equivalents. Modern quarter-sized dollar coins like the Susan B. Anthony and the Sacajawea read about the same as a quarter.

  • Page 15: Probable Target Id Fields

    PROBABLE TARGET ID Fields Probable Target Description GOLD RANGE Located on the top portion of the control panel. The GOLD RANGE is located on the left and the SILVER RANGE is on SILVER RANGE the right. Other metal types can appear in this range: for example, iron, foil and nickel appear under GOLD RANGE and copper pennies appear under SILVER RANGE.

  • Page 16: Operation Of The Metal Detector

    OPERATION OF THE METAL DETECTOR Introduction: Selecting operating modes The Time Ranger offers three basic types of operation: 1. Discrimination with visual target identification. This type of operation requires the searchcoil to be in motion over the target for the target to be detected. The Time Ranger offers an array of discrimination modes: three preprogrammed modes accessed by the PROGRAM SELECT button, a fully programmable mode accessed by the DISC/TARGET button, and a target-activated...

  • Page 17: Discrimination Modes

    DISCRIMINATION & TARGET ID MODES Preset Program #1 (low discrimination) When the machine is first turned on, it goes to Program #1. This is a motion discrimination & target ID mode which rejects iron and foil, as indicated by the R's under those categories on the display screen. Preset Program #2 (medium discrimination) If you're in Program #1 and tap the PROGRAM SELECT button, it'll...

  • Page 18: Blanker ("Zap")

    arrow in the category it's waiting for you to decide. If you want to accept that category, press ACCEPT and the machine will step to the next category. It will also erase an R if there had previously been one. If you want to reject that category, press REJECT and the machine will place an R under that category to remind you that that category is now rejected, and the arrow will step to the next category.

  • Page 19: Sniff

    To use the SNIFF Feature The SNIFF feature allows you instantly reprogram the DISC/TARGET mode to detect only targets of a type which the detector has just “seen”. Here’s how to use it. 1. If you’re not already in DISC/TARGET mode, tap the DISC/TARGET button.

  • Page 20: All Metal Modes

    All Metal Modes All Metal Pinpoint mode When the ALL METAL-SMART TRAC button is pushed, the detector switches to the All Metals Pinpoint Mode. This mode detects all metals and unlike the other modes, does not require to the searchcoil to remain in motion to detect a target.

  • Page 21: Preset Program #4 (Self-Tuning All Metal Mode)

    3. HIGH “SUCCESS” BEEP A high tone after you ground balance means that the attempt to ground balance was successful. 4. LOW “FAILED ATTEMPT” BEEP A low tone after you’ve attempted to ground balance means that the attempt failed. The computer will decide not to ground balance if there is a large piece of metal under the searchcoil, if the ground is of a type which cannot be balanced (for instance salt water), or if you lifted rather than...

  • Page 22: Search Technique

    Search Technique How to sweep the searchcoil L Coil Movement When sweeping the coil, be careful to keep it level with the ground about 1” from the surface—never swing the coil like a pendulum The following diagrams illustrate incorrect and correct coil movement.

  • Page 23: How To Pinpoint Targets

    L How to pinpoint targets When you've discovered a target you wish to dig, do the following: 1. Hold the searchcoil about half an inch above the ground, off to the side of where you think the target probably is. 2.

  • Page 24: Retrieving Targets

    TIP: If “X-ing” the target does not yield one point, try finding the perimeter of the object by “circling” the object. Many large objects will seem irregular in size and shape. Retrieving Targets - Some Tips Targets which have been buried a while usually develop an oxide and clay coating so they look almost like dirt.

  • Page 25: False Signals And Chatter. Using The Sensitivity Control

    L False signals and chatter; using the Sensitivity control At times the machine may "beep" when there's nothing there, or at least it seems like there's nothing there. There are three main causes of this: electrical interference, nuisance buried metal objects, and electrically conductive ground minerals.

  • Page 26: Estimating Target Size And Depth

    In some areas, electrically conductive industrial minerals such as coke, slag, and charcoal have been dumped or used as landfill. Individual lumps of these materials can usually be quieted by reducing sensitivity and discriminating out iron and foil; however when the ground consists primarily of such materials, you may not be able to search quietly.

  • Page 27: Tips On Ground Balancing

    Objects which are ring-shaped, or flat and round like coins, tend to give a narrower, crisper response than an object of similar size but bulkier shape. The easiest way to demonstrate this is with an aluminum screwcap from a soda pop bottle. In its normal shape, it occupies a volume, and gives a somewhat broader response than that of a coin.
  • Page 28 In most areas, once you've ground balanced, the ground balance setting will remain satisfactory for a long time. However, if the soil has been disturbed by digging or bringing in fill dirt, or if it's in a geologically complex setting such as is commonly encountered in gold prospecting areas, you may have to frequently rebalance to accommodate changing soil conditions.

  • Page 29: Types Of Metal Detecting: Descriptions And Tips

    Types of metal detecting: descriptions and tips L "Coinshooting" "Coinshooting" is searching for coins, usually in places like parks, schoolyards, church lawns, and people's residental yards. In most places where coins are likely to be found, there's a lot of aluminum trash like pulltabs and bottle caps, as well as steel bottle caps and often nails.

  • Page 30: Relic Hunting

    L Relic hunting "Relic hunting" is searching for historical artifacts. The most common desired objects are battlefield relics such as bullets and weapons, coins, jewelry, harness hardware, metal buttons, trade tokens, metal toys, household items, and tools used by workmen and tradespeople.

  • Page 31: Gold Prospecting

    To find promising sites to hunt, do some research in your local library, look for clues in old newspapers, and see what information you may be able to find on the Internet. Where did buildings used to be, which have since been torn down? Where did people gather for public events like dances and county fairs? Where did train and stage lines run? Where were the swimming holes? In almost every...
  • Page 32 Because most gold nuggets are tiny, and are usually found in soil which is high in iron oxide minerals, serious gold prospecting requires a detector with high sensitivity and true ground balanced motion all metal operation. The 4" accessory searchcoil is preferred for gold prospecting because it detects tinier stuff and handles the ground minerals better.

  • Page 33: Cache Hunting

    Cache Hunting A "cache" (pronounced "cash") is an accumulation of money, jewelry, gold, or other valuables, which someone has hidden. When people bury a cache, they usually put it in a strongbox or in a jar. To search for a cache, first you need a reason to believe the cache may exist.

  • Page 34: Shallow Water Hunting

    Shallow water hunting All First Texas Products searchcoils are waterproof, allowing you to search in shallow water up to a foot or so deep. However, if you're searching around water, be careful not to get the electronics housing wet. Avoid salt spray, as it will work its way into the control housing and damage the electronics-- such damage is not covered under warranty.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Common Problems The following table lists common problems that you may encounter when using your metal detector. Problem Probable Cause(s) Solution(s) Detector is emitting • SENSITIVITY may be set • Reduce SENSITIVITY per false signals in the too high. instructions in this manual field.

  • Page 36: Learning More

    Learning more Any hobby is a lot more rewarding if you take the trouble to learn more about it. Here is a list of organizations, magazines, and vendors to help you advance in the metal detecting hobby. Organizations Federation of Metal Detector & Archeological Clubs, Inc. www.fmdac.com/sitemap.htm The FMDAC is probably the largest organization of its type, with affiliated clubs all over the nation.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Battery requirements: two 9-volt rectangular alkaline batteries Power consumption: 20 milliamperes quiescent Battery life: typically 20 + hours Operating frequency: 6.9 kHz Weight (with batteries): 2.9 lbs Headphone jack: 1/4 inch stereo Temperature range: 0 - 40 degrees C (32 - 104 degrees F) Humidity: 0 - 95% noncondensing Searchcoils:...
  • Page 38 Notes...
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  • Page 40: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics

    All rights reserved, including the rights to reproduce this book or parts thereof, in any form, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C. Bounty Hunter™ is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C. www.detecting.com First Texas Product, L.L.C.

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