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Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300 Owner's Manual

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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 search coil 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 search coil 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. 9-11).
4) Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only. Do not use Heavy Duty
Batteries.
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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Terminology

    - Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore, or "see through," the earth’s naturally occurring minerals, and only sound a tone when a metal object is detected. The Discovery 3300 incorporates proprietary Super-Scan™ circuitry to eliminate false signals from severe ground conditions...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembly is easy and requires no tools. Position the lower stem (the straight tube) with the silver button toward the back. Using the bolt and knurled knob, attach the search coil to the plastic extension protruding from the lower stem. Press the button on the upper end of the lower stem,...

  • Page 5: 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 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. Insert (2) 9-Volt ALKALINE batteries, with the contacts pointed inward, and press down on the back of the batteries to snap them into place.

  • Page 7: Quick-Start Demo

    Q UICK-START DEMONSTRATION I. Supplies Needed • A Nail • A Pull-Tab from a beverage can • A Zinc Penny (dated after 1982) II. Position the Detector a. Place the detector on a table, with the search coil hanging over the edge. (or better, have a friend hold the detector, with the coil off the ground)
  • Page 8 Q UICK-START DEMONSTRATION (continued) VI. Wave the Nail over the Search Coil a. The Nail will not be detected. b. The Nail has been "Discriminated Out." VII. Press the “DISCRIMINATION- ” touch pad twice. Five “R”s are now displayed. VIII. Wave all objects over the Search Coil The Nail and Pull-Tab will not be detected.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    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. In the PINPOINT mode of operation, metal is detected with the coil motionless over the ground.

  • 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

    The Discovery 3300 Metal Detector has a stereo headphone jack located at the rear of the case. continued...

  • Page 13: Audio Target Identification

    AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION 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. This audio feedback system first alerts the user to the presence and classification of objects, whose nature and location can be confirmed using the LCD display.

  • Page 14: Target And Depth Display

    Caution: The target indications are visual references. Many other types of metal can fall under any one of these categories. While the Discovery 3300 will eliminate or indicate the presence of most common trash items, it is impossible to accurately classify ALL buried objects.
  • Page 15 DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY THREE DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR The three digit target indicator, in the middle of the LCD display, provides a specific target value to help identify buried targets more accurately. With practice in the field, you will learn to associate target values with the probable identification of The table below list some common approximate target value equivalents.

  • Page 16: Sensitivity Adjustment

    SEVERE GROUND CONDITIONS A secondary use for the Sensitivity Control is to reduce false detection signals caused by severe ground conditions. While your Discovery 3300 contains circuitry to eliminate the signals caused by most naturally occurring ground minerals, 100% of all ground conditions cannot be anticipated.

  • Page 17: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES PINPOINTING Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by “X-ing” the target area. 1. Once a buried target is indicated by a good tone response, continue sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side-to-side pattern.
  • Page 18 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES Swing the search coil slowly, overlapping each sweep as you move forward. It is important to sweep the coil at a consistent speed over the ground as you search. After identifying a target, your sweep technique can help in identifying both the location and the nature of the target.
  • Page 19 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES angles, encountered multiple objects. If you are new to the hobby, you may want to dig all targets at first. With practice in the field, you will learn to better discern the nature of buried objects by the nature of the detector’s response.

  • Page 20: Ground Balancing

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES 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 salts in the ground. To GROUND BALANCE your detector: 1. Using the ALL-METAL mode, find a patch of ground which is free of metal objects.
  • Page 21 IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES 5. Lower the search coil to the ground, maintaining elevated about 1/2 inch above the surface (be sure that this ground does not contain metal). • If the detector emits sound with the search coil 1/2 inch over the ground, further ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY .

  • Page 22: In The Field Techniques

    IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES In the Pinpoint Mode, coil sweep technique is not important. Rather, user retuning is critical. The detector does not automatically adjust to changing ground and environmental conditions; the operator is required to make the adjustment. If the detector sounds a constant tone over all areas of the ground, retune the detector by pressing the PINPOINT button.

  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Detector chatters or beeps erratically Constant low tone or constant repeating tones LCD does not lock on to one target ID or detector emits multiple tones No power, no sounds Detector sounds continuous tone in Pinpoint Mode when coil is lifted away from ground.

  • Page 24: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics

    Radio Shack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form. Bounty Hunter ® is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.P. Copyright© 2002 by First Texas Products, L.P.

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