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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

(motion modes only)

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You may encounter some false
signals as you proceed.  False
signals occur when the detector
beeps, but no metal target is
present.  False signals can be
induced by electromagnetic
interference, oxidation, or
highly mineralized ground
soils. If the detector beeps
once, but does not repeat the
signal with several additional
sweeps over the same spot,
there is probably no target
present.

When searching very trashing
ground, it is best to scan small
areas with slow, short sweeps.
You will be surprised just how
much trash metal and foil you
will find in some areas.  The
trashiest areas have been
frequented by the most people,
and frequently hold the most
promise for finding the most
lost valuables.  To make
searching easier in very trashy
areas, consider purchasing a 4-
inch Searchcoil.  The 4-inch

coil’s narrower detection field
can better 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 install the

batteries:

1

Remove the
battery cover by
disengaging the
clip at the back.

2

Align the polarity
of the batteries
correctly, with
the positive "+"
toward the coil
plug connection,
as indicated by
the  +  and  –
indicators on the
housing.

3

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.

Some brands of batteries will require moderate force to clear the
retaining tabs.

4

Replace the battery door.

Most metal detector problems are due to improperly installed
batteries, or the use of non-alkaline or discharged batteries.  

If the

detector does not turn on, please check the batteries.

BATTERIES

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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