OWNER’S MANUAL Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries. Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Do not use ordinary “Zinc Carbon” batteries.
Congratulations! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bounty Hunter® Quick Draw ® Pro Metal Detector. The Quick Draw Pro is the result of nine years of software engineering and features the latest advancements in lightweight design, target accuracy and deep-penetrating detection technology. The Quick Draw Pro can be used with its default turn-on-and-go settings, or it can be programmed to your specific treasure hunting goals and objectives or desired settings.
TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. RELIC A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with the past. Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made of bronze or precious metals. IRON Iron is a common, low-grade metal that is an undesirable target in certain metal detecting applications. Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans, pipes, bolts and nails.
CONTENTS OF BOX The following detector components are in the box: 1. S-ROD with Control Housing, Arm Rest and Locking Collar 2. Lower Stem 3. Searchcoil 4. Bolt & Knurled Knob 5.
ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR Hold S-ROD upright. Loosen LOCKING COLLAR on S-ROD; rotate counterclockwise. Armrest Insert LOWER STEM into S-ROD with the SILVER BUTTON pointed upward. Rotate the LOWER STEM until the S-Rod SILVER BUTTON locates and clicks into a hole.
BATTERIES The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not included). Do not use ordinary “Zinc Carbon” batteries Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you use rechargeables, we recommend using a “Nickel Metal Hydride” rechargeable battery. The battery compartment is located on the back side of the Control Housing. Slide the battery door to the side to remove. Insert battery. Close battery door.
QUICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed: a Nail (made of iron) a U.S. Nickel a U.S. Dime a U.S. Quarter (or silver coin) a Gold Ring a U.S. Penny, dated after 1982 (post-1982 pennies are made of Zinc) (Most newer non-U.S. coinage also contains mostly Zinc) II. Position the Detector: a. Place the detector on a table with the searchcoil hanging over the edge. Or better, have a friend hold the detector with the searchcoil off the ground. b. Keep the searchcoil away from walls, floors and metal objects.
THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING This metal detector is intended for locating buried metal objects. When searching for metals, underground or on the surface, you have the following challenges and objectives: 1. Ignoring signals caused by ground minerals. 2. Ignoring signals caused by metal objects that you do not want to find, like nails. 3. Identifying a buried metal object before you dig it up. 4. Estimating the size and depth of objects, to facilitate digging them up. 5.
THE BASICS OF METAL DETECTING 5. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) The searchcoil produces a magnetic field and then detects changes in that magnetic field caused by the presence of metal objects. This magnetic field that the detector creates is also susceptible to the electromagnetic energy produced by other electronic devices.
THE DISPLAY Target Conductivity Arc (Metal objects are classified by electrical conductivity, the highest to the right) Target Category Icons Target Depth Indicator Menu Battery Level Indicator Target-ID DEPTH INDICATOR Coin-sized objects will be detected up to 9” deep. The 3-segment graphic indicator is calibrated to coin-sized objects.
MENU The Menu is located on the left side of the screen. During normal operation the Menu is inactive and faded. Press the MENU button to cycle through the Menu. Each press of the Menu button moves to the next Menu item. • Use and to select a Menu option. The option selected is marked by “ ”. Once a menu option is selected, the setting can be changed using and . Here is a description of the Menu options: SENS Adjust the sensitivity from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the more sensitive the detector.
MENU NOTCH The NOTCH control is similar to Discrimination in that it allows you to accept or reject different types of metals. While DISC works left to right, the NOTCH control allows you to accept or reject individual categories. Categories eligible for NOTCH are FOIL , 5¢, ALUM, Zn . Press to program the NOTCH feature. Each press of cycles to a new category and that category icon will flash for 3 seconds. Then the category will reverse status.
PINPOINT Press-and-hold to activate the Pinpoint feature. Searchcoil motion is not required; a motionless searchcoil over a metal target will induce sound. Audio is V.C.O. The 2-digit number displayed indicates target depth, in inches. The scale in calibrated to coin-sized objects. How to Pinpoint After you have identified a target, press-and-hold to identify the target's exact location.
TARGET IDENTIFICATION Target-ID When objects are detected, the detector will emit a sound and a 2-digit Target-ID will appear on the screen. Possible Target-IDs range from 1 to 99. This number represents the electrical conductivity of the target; higher numbers indicate more highly conductive targets. The 2-digit number indicates the Target-ID of the last object detected. This detector has fast target response and is able to detect different objects in very close proximity.
DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY Please refer to the display on your detector and reference the TARGET-ID categories below applicable to your model (not all detectors include all of these categories). READING THE DISPLAY The display shows the PROBABLE identification of the metal detected, as well its PROBABLE depth. The detector will register a target identification, upon each sweep of the searchcoil, when a buried target has been located and identified.
USING THE DETECTOR Sweep Method Sweep the detector side-to-side over the ground. Keep the searchcoil parallel to the ground as you sweep; do not lift the searchcoil at the ends of your sweeps. Searchcoil motion is required for target detection (except when using Pinpoint). CORRECT WRONG HEADPHONE JACK This detector has a 1/4” headphone jack. It works with any stereo headphone that has a 1/4” plug. When the headphone jack is connected, speaker volume is disabled.
CHARACTERISTICS & LIMITATIONS 1. This detector comes with a waterproof searchcoil. The searchcoil can be completely submerged into water. The control housing is not waterproof and cannot be submerged in water. To use the detector in inclement weather, consider purchasing the optional detector cover. 2. BURIED UTILITY LINES. This hobby metal detector is not designed to locate buried pipes or cables. First Texas Products manufactures a complete line of pipe and cable locators for this application.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters, beeps erratically or has low sensitivity • Using detector indoors • Using detector near power lines • Using 2 detectors in close proximity • Environmental electromagnetic interference • Use detector outdoors only • Move away from power lines • Keep 2 detectors at least 6 meters (20’) apart • Reduce sensitivity until erratic signals cease • Discharged battery • Wrong type of battery • Replace battery • Use alkaline batteries Do not mix o
TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS: • Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. • Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission. • Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage. • Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found. • Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property.
ACCESSORIES Bounty Hunter Carry Bag ® Rugged double-stitched construction. – CBAG2 Bounty Hunter Pouch & Digger Combo ® Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. – TP-KIT-W Pinpointer Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal indicator and vibrator. Runs on (1) 9-Volt Battery. – PIN POINTER-W Bounty Hunter Sand Scoop ® Large scoop with filtering holes. Made of strong plastic.
