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ASSEMBLY

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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

- Pinpoint Mode

As your search takes you to different areas, verify the ground balance setting peri-
odically using the above procedure. Within a geographical area, ground condi-
tions can change. Varying elevation, proximity to water, and concentration of
rock, sand or clay can all affect ground condition and sometimes require recali-
brating with the ground balance knob.

If the detector remains silent with the searchcoil 1/2 inch over the ground, no
further adjustment is necessary; the detector is 

“GROUND BALANCED”

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.

RETUNING

Keep the coil still, just above the ground surface, and press the PINPOINT button.
Make sure that the spot on the ground you chose for tuning did not contain
metal; pass over the area with the coil again to insure that the detector does
not emit a tone.

TEMPERATURE CHANGE

If the detector moves from one temperature environment to another, or if the
temperature changes, you must retune the detector until the temperature
stabilizes. If you move from a cooler to a warmer environment, the detector may
emit a constant tone; if so, retune.  If you move from a warmer to cooler
environment, the detector may lose sensitivity; if so, retune.

PINPOINTING

Detection Field

The No-Motion’s detection field depends on the size of the target.

Large Objects

After detecting a target, lift the coil off the ground to a
distance where you hear the faintest tone.  Move the
coil over the ground at this height.  If the tone does not
fade, you have detected a large or irregularly shaped
object.  Outline the object with slow coil movements.

If you can outline an area larger than the size of the inside coil,
you then have a large target, or several targets.

Large object can be detected when they enter the range of the outside coil.

Small Objects

After detecting a target, hold the searchcoil above the
ground, at a distance where you hear the faintest tone.
While maintaining the coil at this height above the
ground, move the coil from side-to-side. Note the spot
where the tone is loudest.  Then move the coil toward
the ground to zero-in on the target’s location.

A coin-size object will be detected when the object enters the range of the inner coil.

Assembly is easy and requires no tools.

1

Position detector upright.

2

Rotate the LOCKING
COLLAR fully in a counter
clockwise direction.

3

Insert your finger inside the
tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is
flush with the inside of the
tube.

4

Insert the LOWER STEM into
the S-ROD.

5

Rotate the LOWER STEM until the SILVER BUTTON locates in the hole.

6

Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise direction until it locks.

7

If your detector has 3 tubes and 2 locking collars, repeat this process
on the Middle Stem.

8

Position the Lower Stem (the straight tube) with the Silver Button
toward the back.  Using the Bolt and Knurled Knob, attach the
Searchcoil to the plastic extension protruding from the Lower Stem.

9

Press the button on the upper end of the Lower Stem, and slide the
Lower Stem into the S-Rod.

Adjust the Stem to a length that lets
you maintain a comfortable upright
posture, with your arm relaxed at
your side, and the Searchcoil parallel
to the ground in front of you.

10

Wind the Cable securely around the
Stem.

11

Insert the Plug into the matching
Connector on the right underside of
the Detector Body.  Be sure that the
key-way  and pins line up correctly.

Caution:

Do not force the plug in. Excess
force will cause damage.
To disconnect the cable, pull on
the plug.

Do not pull on the cable.

S-ROD

LOCKING

COLLAR

INTERNAL

CAM LOCK

SILVER BUTTON

LOWER

STEM

S-ROD

LOWER STEM

Summary of Contents for Legacy 3500

Page 1: ... ACCESSORIES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT WWW DETECTING COM 1 800 413 4131 Carry Bag 29 95 Rugged double stitched construction CBAG W Pouch Digger Combo 24 95 Pouch with 2 large pockets 9 heavy duty digging tool TP KIT W Bounty Hunter Stereo Headphones 39 95 Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors Lightweight and adjustable with true stereo sound adjustable volume 1 8 jack with 1 4 adaptor 4 cable HE...

Page 2: ... Texas Products L L C 1465 H Henry Brennan Dr El Paso TX 79936 Phone 915 225 0333 NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U S A This warranty may vary in other countries check with your distributor for details Factory warranty follows the channel of distribution Warranty does not cover shipping costs According to FCC part 15 21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party...

Page 3: ... therefore be very hard to isolate from the soil PULL TABS Discarded pull tabs from beverage containers are the most bothersome trash items for treasure hunters They come in many different shapes and sizes Pull tabs can be eliminated from detection but some other valuable objects can have a magnetic signature similar to pull tabs and will also be eliminated when discriminating out pull tabs GROUND...

Page 4: ...arly shaped object Outline the object with slow coil movements If you can outline an area larger than the size of the inside coil you then have a large target or several targets Large object can be detected when they enter the range of the outside coil Small Objects After detecting a target hold the searchcoil above the ground at a distance where you hear the faintest tone While maintaining the co...

Page 5: ...s important to move the knob in small increments in order to find the first setting moving clockwise at which the detector remains silent To insure yourself of the optimal adjustment move the KNOB slightly counterclock wise from a silent adjusted position to check for the most counterclockwise silent position possible If the KNOB is over adjusted in the clockwise direction the detector can lose se...

Page 6: ...tter distinguish between two objects in close proximity Also maintain the searchcoil positioned just above the surface of the ground without making contact with the ground Making contact with the ground can cause false signals False High Tones If detector emits false high tones in DISCRIMINATION mode try rotatting the GROUND BALANCE knob slightly counter clock wise Use ALKALINE batteries only To i...

Page 7: ...er identifying a target your sweep technique can help in identifying both the location and the nature of the target If you encounter a weak signal try moving the coil in short rapid sweeps over the target zone such a short rapid sweep may provide a more consistent target identification Most worthwhile objects will respond with a repeatable tone If the signal does not repeat after sweeping the coil...

Page 8: ...ll 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 Searchcoil The Nail and Pull Tab will not be detected The other objects will be detected with their own distinctive tones IX Press the NOTCH touch pad A flashing R will appear under the 5 PT segment X Press the DISCRIMINATION touch pad thre...

Page 9: ...r emits false signals 16 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE The principle use for the Sensitivity Control is to eliminate Electromagnetic Interference EMI A hobby metal detector is an extremely sensitive device the searchcoil creates its own magnetic field and acts like an antenna If your detector beeps erratically when the searchcoil is motionless the unit is probably detecting another electromagnetic ...

Page 10: ...tection the objects which fall into the corresponding categories To decrease the level of discrimination press the DISCRIMINATION touch pad Each time the pad is depressed an illuminated R will BASIC OPERATION DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY motion modes only DEPTH INDICATOR The Depth Indicator is accurate for coin sized objects It indicates the depth of the target in inches Large and irregularly shaped o...

Page 11: ...ntly the target is probably a trash item or oxidized metal With practice you will learn to unearth only the repeatable signals The segment identifications are highly accurate when detecting the objects described on the label However if an object registers in a given category for an unknown buried object you could be detecting a metallic object other than the object described on the label but with ...

Page 12: ...ated from detection The ZAP control is easy to use in the field As you are detecting and encounter an object which you wish to eliminate from detection simply press the ZAP touch pad after detecting the object The ZAP control eliminates the most recently detected object category from detection The category eliminated is indicated with an R PIN POINT MODE Since long buried objects can appear exactl...

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