Bounty Hunter PIONEER 505 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALThe Pioneer 505 is a professional metal detector. The conceptsand terminology can be quite unfamiliar if you are new to thehobby. To u

10SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODESI. NO-MOTION ALL METAL MODE• Deepest Seeking Mode• No motion is required• All metals will be detected• One tone only• Manu

LCD TARGET DISPLAY -Motion modes onlyREADING THE DISPLAYThe LCD Target Display is accurate inthe Motion Modes only.The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) sh

12BATTERY INDICATOR:The LOW BATT indicator will flash asthe unit is powered on. If theindicator comes on and stays on,replace the batteries.DEPTH INDI

13IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - No-motion modesIn the No-Motion All Metal Mode, coil sweep technique is not important. Rather,user retuning is critical.T

14AUDIO TARGET ID -Motion modes onlyIn the DISC, NOTCH or AUTONOTCHmodes, the detector emits threedistinct tones, which classify metalobjects into cat

15IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - Motion modesWhen pinpointing a target, try drawing an “X”,as illustrated, over where the tone is induced.PINPOINTINGAccura

16IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES - Motion modesAfter selecting your operatingmode, swing the searchcoil gentlyside-to-side, slightly overlappingeach sweep as

17USING HEADPHONESUsing headphones (not included) improves battery life, and prevents the soundsfrom annoying bystanders.It also allows you to hear su

18TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONDetector chatters • Using detector • Use detectoror beeps erratically indoors outdoors onl

19TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.• Respect private property and do not enter p

2TABLE OF CONTENTSTERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACC ESSORIESFOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT WWW.DETECTING.COM • 1-800-413-4131Carry Bag Rugged double-stitched construction – CBAG-WPouch & Digger Comb

TERMINOLOGYELIMINATIONReference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone,nor light up an LCD indicator, wh

4EASY ASSEMBLYAssembling your Pioneer 505 Metal Detector is easyand requires no tools. Just follow these steps:●1 Using the supplied BOLT and KNURLED

Adjusting the ArmrestMost people will find the standardposition of the armrest verycomfortable. Very large forearms andshort forearms (particularly ch

66BATTERIESIMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance. Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.CHECK THE BATTERIES if

QUICK-START DEMOI. SUPPLIES NEEDED• Nickel • Quarter • A small piece of aluminum foil• Dime • A Nail • A large screwdriver or other large iron object•

8TURN THE DETECTOR ONClick the left knob to the on position.Three tones will sound.The detector automatically enters the DISC Mode.NO-MOTION ALL METAL

9BASIC OPERATION continuedon the ground. Non-repeatable tones indicate the presence of trash objectsor highly oxidized metals.You can increase the le