Bounty Hunter Lone Star Owner's Manual
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Your Lone Star Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled metal
detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object in
order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
THE LONE STAR HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES:
1. ALL METAL DETECTION
All types of metals will be detected. From nails and property markers, to
valuable treasure, all types of metal will induce a single tone.
2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modes
Completely eliminate iron and trash items from detection in "DISC" mode,
with the use of the DISC/NOTCH knob.
Automatically eliminate most pull tabs and trash items from detection in
the AUTO NOTCH mode.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:
• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic
fields.
• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.
• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down.
Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target's signal.
OWNER'S MANUAL
DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Your Lone Star Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled metal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone. THE LONE STAR HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES: 1.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Lone Star is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a variety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose detecting. Before using your Lone Star, it is important to read these instructions. This manual's description of detection...
  • Page 3: Easy Assembly

    EASY ASSEMBLY Assembling your Lone Star Metal Knurled Detector is easy and requires no tools. Knob Just follow these steps: Using the supplied bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem. Press the button on the upper end of the lower stem and slide the lower stem into the upper stem.
  • Page 4: Batteries

    The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever the batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power Switch is turned on. IMPORTANT: Your Lone Star metal detector requires two 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries. Follow these steps to install the batteries. Carefully...
  • Page 5: Lone Star Demonstration

    LONE STAR DEMONSTRATION Here is a quick way to demonstrate the basic features of the Lone Star. I. Supplies Needed • A quarter (25¢) • A penny (1¢ - Post 1982) • A dime (10¢) • A nickel (5¢) • Small piece of aluminum foil •...
  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON YOUR DETECTOR Turn the left knob (SENSITIVITY) to the right. As the knob clicks to the "On" position, the detector sounds three tones, the LCD arrows appear momentarily, and the unit pre-sets to the ALL METAL mode of operation. SET THE MODE 1.
  • Page 7: Lcd Target Display

    LCD TARGET DISPLAY READING THE DISPLAY 5¢ NICKEL: All nickels will register here. Some newer pull-tabs will also register here, The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows small gold items can also register here. the PROBABLE identification of the targeted metal. SCRAP: Older pull-tabs and medium size gold objects will register to the left Pass the search coil repeatedly over a...
  • Page 8: Sensitivity Adjustment

    SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT dimmer switches, also turn these off; dimmer switches can produce lots of EMI. If your detector chatters with the SENSITIVITY knob in the 100% clockwise position, reduce sensitivity until the chatter stops (usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position). If you suspect the presence of deeper targets underneath a shallower target, reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminate...
  • Page 9: Modes Of Operation

    MODES OF OPERATION ALL METAL MODE: The DISCRIMINATION mode is a fixed-start-point system. As you turn the knob to the right, more objects are progressively eliminated, including the items left. DISCRIMINATION for coin-shooting and detecting in trashy areas. ALL METAL TOUCHPAD There are two ways to enter the If you encounter certain bothersome ALL-METAL mode.
  • Page 10: Audio Target Id

    Depending on the operating mode PULL TABS: and Disc/Notch control setting, the Pull tabs are the most bothersome Lone Star emits three distinct tones trash items for detectorist. Most will which classify metal objects into induce a medium tone. Most will be categories.
  • Page 11: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING 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 one inch from the surface. Never swing the coil like 1.
  • Page 12 Make sure you The Lone Star is a very sensitive keep your search coil approximately 1 and deep-seeking detector. It will inch above the ground as you search.
  • Page 13: Metal Detecting Applications

    METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS COINSHOOTING: The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, you want to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Beware that highly oxidized steel may also be detected. Control settings required. 1) Press DISC touch pad. 2) Turn the Disc/Notch Knob to the 3:00 position.
  • Page 14: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES MAXIMIZE YOUR METAL DETECTING EXPERIENCE WITH THESE BOUNTY HUNTER ACCESSORIES 4 INCH COIL Great for searching in trashy areas with its smaller target area. Also perfect for gold prospecting and fitting into tight spaces. 10 INCH COIL For maximum depth detection.
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 16 All rights reserved, including the right 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.P. Bounty Hunter® and Pioneer® are registered trademarks of First Texas Products, L.P. www.detecting.com First Texas Products, LP...

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