Mode Selections; Discrimination; All Metal - Bounty Hunter Platinum Owner's Manual

OPERATION and CONTROLS

MODE SELECTIONS

There are four selections under the MODE section of the display.
• Press
• While operating in the DISCRIMINATION Mode, press
activate PINPOINT Mode.
• While operating in the ALL METAL Mode, press
GROUND GRAB
1. DISCRIMINATION Mode
This mode is the default mode, and requires the searchcoil to be in
motion in order to detect and identify targets. This is the mode most
commonly used for continuous searching. In this mode, targets are
identified with distinct tones, and are classified in categories at the top of
the display. A two-digit numerical value, on a scale of 10 to 99, is
displayed in the middle of the screen. The depth range of the target is
also displayed at the bottom of the display. All menu items can be
selected and customized in this mode.
2. ALL METAL Mode
This mode is a no-motion mode. Metal targets are detected with the
searchcoil motionless over the target. Target identification is not possible
in this mode. All metal objects will induce a single monotone hum. The
2-digit value in the middle of the screen represents the approximate
target depth, in inches. Only the SENSITIVITY and VOLUME menu items
are adjustable in this mode.
The ALL METAL Mode requires periodic retuning using the
The sensitivity will drift over time. If sensitivity drifts upward, the detector
will sound off spontaneously. If sensitivity drifts downward, the detector will
become less sensitivity without any obvious indication to the user. Upward
drift is the norm, and can be quickly resolved by pressing
momentarily. Do not hold
to enter the Ground Grab
exacerbated by temperature change. If moving from a cool environment
(e.g. indoor air conditioning) to a hot (e.g. summer day outside)
environment, upward drift will occur very quickly. After the coil temperature
has stabilized (about 20 minutes), drift time will return to normal.
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to toggle between DISCRIMINATION and ALL METAL.
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Computerized Ground Balancing.
Computerized Ground Balancing Mode. Drift is
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down as this will cause the detector
cont.
to
to activate
button.