Barska WINBEST Pursuit-300 User manual

Metal Detector
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©2020 BARSKA®
BC317
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
12/20
Pursuit-300 Edition
Metal Detector
©2020 BARSKA®
855 Towne Center Drive | Pomona, CA 91767
(t) 888.666.6769 | (f) 909.445.8169 | www.barska.com
12/20
BC655

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Please read before using the detector
With your metal detector, you can hunt for coins, relics, jewellery, gold, and silver
just about anywhere. The detector comes with high sensitivity and strong ability of
discrimination. It is versatile and easy to use.
FEATURES
LCD Display
Show the probable type of metal, the depth of the target, range of DISC & NOTCH,
the level of SENS, and battery condition. It also has numeric display for target.
Three-Tone Audio Discrimination
Sound three distinctive tones (high, medium and low) for different types of metal.
Notch
Ignore junk metal and nds valuable items by setting the notch range.
DISC
Discriminate the unwanted target by setting the DISC numeric range. The detector
will not detect the target beyond the numeric setting.
LIGHT
Used in dark area.
PP Pinpoint
Pinpoint the location of the target accurately.
Super Slow Sweep Identication
With a very slow sweep of the search coil to discriminate different types of metal.
Headphone Jack
Let you connect headphones (not supplied) of 3.5mm and operate without trouble.
250mm Waterproof Search coil
Let you use the detector even if you must put it under shallow water.
Adjustable Stem
Let you adjust the length of stem for comfortable use.
Power
Requires two 9-volt alkaline batteries to use (not included).
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow these
steps.
1. Depress the spring clip in the middle stem and insert it into the top stem
aligning the clip with the hole.
2. Unscrew the knobs on the lower stem and remove the knob, washer and the
connector. Insert the lower stem and align the holes on the search coil bracket
and the stem. Push the connector through the holes and washer, then replace and
tighten the knob.

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3. Loosen the middle stem’s lock nut in the direction of the arrow. Then, insert the
lower stem into the middle stem. Turn the stem’s lock nut in the reverse
direction of the arrow to lock it in place.
4. Unscrew the bolt of the control box and hitch the control box to the top stem.
Then, insert the bolt into the assembly hole on top stem and tighten it with the box.
5. Wind the cable around the stem. Insert the search coil cable plug into the ve pin
jack at the bottom of control box’s housing.
Caution:
• The search coil cable plug ts into the connector only one way.
• DO NOT force the plug or you could damage it.
• DO NOT disassemble the stem lock nut.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Turn off the power before installing the batteries.
2. Slide the left and right battery covers off in the direction of the arrow.
3. Place a 9V battery into the battery compartment matching the polarity symbols
(+ and -) marked inside.
Warning
- Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Never bury or burn them.
Cautions
- Use only fresh alkaline batteries of required size.
- Do not mix the old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
- If you don’t plan to use the unit for a week or more time, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
- Change the batteries if the battery indicator on the LCD lights.
USING HEADPHONES
1. It is recommended to choose the headphones with volume control.
2. Insert the headphones’ 3.5mm plug into the PHONE jack. At this time, the internal
speaker disconnects.
Listening Safely
- To protect your hearing, set the volume to the lowest setting.
- Before you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
- Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can
lead to permanent hearing loss.
- Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-trafc areas. Pay
attention to trafc safety.

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CONTROL PANEL
VOLUME/POWER Switch
Rotate volume control away from OFF to power on the detector.
PHONE Jack
You can insert the headphones’ plug of 3.5mm into the PHONE jack and operate
without trouble. At this time the internal speaker is disconnected.
LCD Display
Control Buttons
MENU
Press MENU, LCD will display LIGHT, SENS, DISC, NOTCH. One of the displayed
items will ash. If no button is pressed in about 5 seconds, the ashing item will be
selected.
SENS
Press MENU to select SENS and wait for about 5 seconds until the display stops
ashing. Then, press + or – to adjust the level of sensitivity. The level will be
displayed on the LCD.
DISC
Discriminates the unwanted target by setting the numeric range. Press MENU to
select DISC and wait until ash stops. Then, press + or – to adjust the numeric range
(00-80) of discrimination. The number will be displayed on the LCD.
Note: 25¢ cannot be ignore, it is made by valuable material.
NOTCH
Eliminates the target you don’t want. Press MENU to select NOTCH. Then, press
+ or – to select the target to be notched. The cursor above the selected target will
ash. Press NOTCH again, and the target name below the cursor will disappear. If
you want to un-NOTCH, press NOTCH again.
PP
Pinpoints the location of the target accurately.
LIGHT
Press MENU to select LIGHT. Then, press + or – to adjust the level (0-9 ) of LIGHT.
The level will be displayed on the LCD.
Note: As the backlight consumes more power, it’s better to turn off it in light places.
OPERATION
1. TURNING ON THE DETECTOR
Rotate volume control away from OFF to power on the detector. After about 2
seconds, the detector enters into stand-by state. At this time the factory default
mode is DISC. LCD displays DISC of 00 and SENS of 6 bars.
2. TESTING AND USING THE DETECTOR
To learn how the detector reacts to different metals, you should test it before you
use it at rst time. You can test the detector indoors and outdoors.
Headphone Menu Pinpoint Notch Power / Volume
Low Batt
Indicator Menu Content
Sens / Signal
Indicator
Disc / Notch
Indicator
Target
Indicator
Target
Numeric
Indicator
Disc
Numeric
Indicator
Background Light
Adjust brightness by
pressing MENU

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INDOOR TESTING AND USE
1. Position the detector
a. Place the detector on a table with the search coil hanging over the edge.
b. Keep the search coil away from walls, oors and metal objects.
c. Remove watches, rings, jewelry and other metal items you wear.
d. Adjust the search coil, so the at part faces towards the ceiling.
Note:
Never test the detector on a oor inside of a building. Most buildings have metal
wires in the oor which might interfere with the objects you’re testing or mask the
signal completely.
e. Turn the VOLUME switch clockwise to power on the metal detector.
2. Set up operating modes
1) Demonstrate DISCRIMINATION Feature:
a. Press DISC and then press + or - to set the DISC numeric value.
b. If the value of DISC is set to 00, the detector can detect all metals. In this
case, when the detector nds a target, the cursor above the
“Target Indicator” lights.
c. If you want to nd one of the “Target Indicator” listed on the LCD, you can set
the relative numeric range of DISC by pressing DISC then + or -. For
example, the numeric range for 5¢ is 11-20, you can simply press DISC, then
set the DISC number to 11 by pressing + or -. If the detector nds a coin of 5¢,
the cursor above 5¢ will light.
d. You can also ignore the unwanted target by setting the DISC numeric value.
If the value is beyond the relative numeric range of the target, the target
name will not be displayed on the LCD. Meanwhile, the detector will not have
reaction to the target. For example, the numeric range for IRON is 0-10. If you
set the DISC numeric value to 11, IRON will not be displayed on LCD.
Meanwhile the detector will have no reaction to IRON during the detection.
You can ignore the unwanted target on LCD one by one from left to right by
setting the relative DISC numeric value.
Note:
- It is recommended to select the lower or medium value of the numeric range.
If you select a high value, you might miss the targets below the
selected value.
- If you don’t press the buttons (DISC/+/-) within about 2 seconds, the detector
will enter the standby mode.
2) Demonstrate NOTCH Feature
a. Press NOTCH and then press + or - to select the Target Indicator to be
notched. The cursor above the selected target will ash. Press NOTCH
again and the selected target ID will disappear after the cursor ashes
around 5 seconds.

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It means that this target will be notched during the detection, and the detector
will have no reaction to the notched target.
b. If you want to add the notched target back, press NOTCH rst and then
Press + or – to move the cursor to the target ID you want to add back.
Press NOTCH again and the target ID should be added back. If NOTCH is
not pressed within about 3 seconds, the detector will enter standby mode.
Note:
- It is not recommended to notch all targets listed on the LCD screen; notching
all settings will lter out all metals, so you will not be detecting anything.
- If you want to select the setting of DISC or SENS after pressing NOTCH, you
have to wait for about 3 seconds until the cursor above the target has been
notched out.
3. Set up sensitivity
Press MENU to select SENS, then press + or – to set the sensitivity.
Note: if you don’t press the buttons (SENS/+/-) within about 2 seconds, the
detector will enter the standby mode.
4. Test with samples
Slowly sweep a sample of the material you want the detector to nd (such as a
gold ring or a coin) 2-3 inches or more above the face of the search coil. When the
detector detects any metal target, it sounds a tone and the cursor above the target
name will light. Also, LCD displays the numeric value of target as well as the depth
(signal strength) of it. Please note that the depth (signal strength) is only a
reference, not the exact depth of the target.
Note
If you are using a coin, the detector will detect it more easily when you hold it with
the at side being parallel search coil. A sweep with the vertical side of coin over
search coil might cause false indication and unstable display of target.
5. PP(PINPOINT)
After you nd a metal object, you can use PP to pinpoint the target. Hold down PP
button. Slowly move the search coil around the sound area until the detector
sounds most loudly and the signal indicator on the LCD displays stronger signal.
Then, release the button. Sweep the search coil again by keeping the same
distance of search coil. The sound may disappear. It means that the detector is
not close enough to the metal target. Hold down PP again and make the search
coil closer to the sound area. Then, the detector should sound again.
Repeat the above steps until the detector displays the stronger signal where the
location of the target is. Press MENU to quit the PP mode.
Note
- It’s normal phenomena that LCD displays one or two signal bar and beep sound
appears after holding down PP. This will not affect the operation. When you actually
detect the metal objective, the detector will show stronger signal and sound
becomes louder.

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- To nd the exact location of target, you need to practice more times.
TARGET INDICATIONS
Numeric Ranges Of Target
IRON 00-10
5¢ 11-20
P-TAB 21-40
ZN(1¢) 41-60
10¢ 61-75
25¢ 76-99
Note: There are a wide variety of metals and no target can be identied for certain
until unearthed. This table is for general reference only.
Types Of Target
IRON It indicates that the target is probably iron.
5¢ It indicates that the target is probably 5¢ or a nickel. Some
small gold rings might register within this range.
P-TAB
It indicates that the target is probably a pull tab of an
aluminum can. Some small gold rings might register within
this range.
ZN,1¢
It is indicated that the target is probably a type of metal of
1¢ or metal of zinc alloy. Some medium sized gold rings
might register within this category.
10¢ It indicates that the target might be a 10¢. Some large
rough gold items might register within this category.
25¢ It indicates that the target is probably 25¢ or a silver coin.
Tones
Low Tone IRON, 5¢, same as for foil, bottle cap or nickels.
Medium Tone P-TAB, ZN, 1¢ (aluminum pull tabs, zinc or copper items.)
High Tone 25¢, 10¢ same as for brass or silver items.
The detector comes with three tones for different types of metal and the built-in audio
identication system sounds a unique tone for each of three metal categories. This
makes it easier to identify the metal being detected.
Note:
- When you set the detector to DISC or NOTCH mode, the detector sounds a
medium or high tone when it detects highly oxidized iron.
- Depending on the purity, about 15 percent of gold rings cause the detector to sound
a medium tone.
OUTDOOR TESTING AND USE
1. Turn the VOLUME switch clockwise to power on the metal detector.
2. Follow the steps of 2 described in section of “Indoor Testing and Use” to set the
operating mode.
3. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal stuff like sprayer in
the yard.
4. Place a metal sample you want the detector to nd (such as a gold ring or a coin)
on the ground.
Note: If you are using valuable metal such as gold to test the detector, mark the
area where you place the item, to help you can nd it later. Do not place it in tall
grass or weeds.
5. Hold the search coil level to the ground about 1-2 inches above the surface and
slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample, sweeping
the search coil in a side-to- side motion.

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Search Coil Sweeping Hints
- Never sweep the search coil as if it were a pendulum. Raising the search coil while
sweeping or at the end of a sweep will cause false readings.
Correct
Wrong
- Sweep slowly. Hurrying will cause you miss targets.
- It is better you sweep the search coil from side to side in an arc line of 3 inches
motion and keep the search coil parallel with the ground.
If the detector detects the target, it sounds a tone and the cursor above the target ID
will light. Also, LCD displays the numeric range of target as well as the depth (signal
strength).
If the detector does not detect the target, make sure that the mode is set correctly
for the type of metal you are searching for. Also make sure that you are moving the
search coil correctly.
Note:
- The detector responds with a signal when detects most valuable metal objects. If
a signal does not repeat after you sweep the search coil over the target a few
times, the target is probably junk metal.
- False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical interference, or large
irregular piece of junk metal.
- False signals are usually broken or non-repeatable.
Adjusting SENSITIVITY
After you become familiar with how your detector works, it is important to adjust the
sensitivity to get a good effect. Press the SENS button on the panel and press + or –
to increase or decrease the level of sensitivity. The level will be displayed on
the LCD.
Note:
In order to detect the target deeply buried, you can adjust the SENS to a high
position. However, don’t set the level of SENS to Max position. Otherwise, the
detector will receive interference and false signal from broadcast antenna and other
electronic wires. The detector will have unstable and irregular indications.
Using LIGHT
In dark area, you can use LIGHT for better searching. Press MENU to select LIGHT.
Then, press + or – to adjust the level (0-9) of LIGHT. The level will be displayed on
the LCD.
Note: As the light consumes more power, we suggest you setting the value to 0 in
normal environment.
FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE DETECTING
It’s difcult to have an accurate detecting result. Sometimes, the detecting may be
restricted by some factors:
- The angle of the target buried in the soil
- The depth of the target
- The level of oxidization of the target
- The size of the target
- Electro-magnetic and electrical interference surrounding the target.
In area of highly mineralized ground or wet sand, the detector will sound even if there
is no metal. In this case, you can lower the sensitivity or increase the DISC numeric
value. At the meantime, enhance the distance between the search coil and the
ground.
In area with trashy metal, you can set DISC numeric value to 50. In this case most
nails and small pieces of iron will be eliminated.
Metallic digging tools will also affect the detection if they are near the search coil. So
it’s better to place them a little bit far away.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Reason Suggestion
The detector
sounds false
signals.
The detector may receive
interference and false signal
from broadcast antenna and
other electronic lines
- Change searching place
- Wait for some time to
check again
The humidity of environment
may be extremely high
The detector
sounds false
signals.
Sensitivity set too high/
environmental electromagnetic
interference - Reduce SENSITIVITY
- Sweep the search coil
more slowly and hold the
detector correctly
- Keep two detectors at
least 6 meters(20’) apart
Sweeping the detector’s search
coil too fast or at wrong angle
Using 2 detectors in close
proximity
The detector
sounds false
signals.
There may be over one kind of
metal targets - Reduce the sensitivity to
eliminate the detection of
the deeper target
- Sweep the search coil with
different angles
- Re-plug it properly
- Replace batteries
The detector can’t identify the
target. Sometimes, oxidized
metal also causes the excursion
of target arrow and tone.
Five-pin cable not connected
well
Dead battery
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and
can cause the detector to work improperly.
- Use the detector only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of electronic devices, causing internal damage to the detector.
- Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear and
tear of parts.
- Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the detector.
CAUTION
- The search coil is water proof, and it can be completely under the fresh water or
sea water. Please be careful to avoid the water enter into machine body. Sea water
may erode the search coil. Please always use fresh water to clean the search coil
after detection in sea water.
- Change or damage the inner components will cause the detector fault, and such
fault is not within our warranty.