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NOTCH then gives the user a variable
rejection window. In this mode, you
can eliminate items in the middle of
the metallic spectrum, but still detect
items to the left of the scale, as
follows:
NOTCH is most useful to “notch out”
specific unwanted items. If you
encounter certain bothersome trash
items, program their rejection into
your detector as follows:
1) Turn the Disc/Notch knob 100%
counterclockwise.
2) Pass the undesirable object under
the searchcoil.
3) Turn the Disc/Notch knob slowly
clockwise until the object is no
longer detected.
Use the NOTCH mode for coin-shooting,
jewelry hunting, or for your own
customized hunt.
AUTO NOTCH MODE
To enter the AUTO NOTCH mode,
press the Auto Notch touch pad. In
AUTO NOTCH mode, iron, most pull
tabs, and screw caps are
automatically eliminated.
In addition, you can turn the Disc/Notch
control to selectively eliminate more
items beyond the pre-programmed
ones. The Disc/Notch control operates
in this mode in the same manner as
outlined in the NOTCH mode
instructions, except that AUTO NOTCH
does not eliminate the more valuable
nickels.
Use AUTO NOTCH for press-and-go
treasure hunting in applications like
coin-shooting, and jewelry hunting.
AUTO NOTCH TOUCHPAD
IRON
5¢
PTAB
SCAP
ZINC
10¢
25¢
50¢
1¢
SELECTIVELY “NOTCH OUT” THESE
USING HEADPHONES
Using headphones (not included) improves battery life, and prevents the
sounds from annoying bystanders.
It also allows you to hear subtle changes in the sound more clearly,
particularly if searching in a noisy location. For safety reasons, do not use
headphones near traffic or where other dangers are present. This device is
to be used with interconnecting cables/headphone cables shorter than three
meters.
READING THE DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows
the PROBABLE identification of the
targeted metal, as well as the PROBABLE
depth of the target, in inches.
Pass the searchcoil repeatedly over a
target, and observe the target readout.
The detector will register a repeated,
unchanging target identification when a
buried target has been located and
identified. If, upon repeated passes over
the same spot, the target identification
reads inconsistently, 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. For example, if
you pass the coil repeatedly over a nickel,
your detector will repeatedly register a
nickel. However, if you repeatedly register
a nickel, for an unknown buried object,
you could be detecting some other
metallic object with the same magnetic
signature as a nickel.
GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will
register on the left side of the LCD scale.
Gold flakes will register under Iron/Foil
Small gold items will register under Pull
Tab.
Medium-sized gold items will register
under S-caps.
Large gold items will register as Zinc 1¢.
SILVER TARGETS: Silver objects will
register to the right of the scale, under
25¢, 50¢, or $1, depending on the size
of the object. The larger the object, the
farther to the right it will register.
IRON/FOIL: All sizes of iron and
aluminum objects will register on the
far-left side of the scale. This could
indicate a worthless item such as a nail,
or a more valuable historic iron relic.
PULL TAB: All older pull tabs from
beverage cans will register here. Most
newer pull tabs will register here. Many
gold rings will also register here.
S-CAPS: Older screw caps from glass
bottles will register here. Large gold
rings, like a class ring, could also register
here. Some non-U.S. coins of recent
vintage will also register here.
1¢ ZINC: Newer pennies (post-1982)
will register here. Many non-U.S. coins
of recent vintage will also register here.
10¢: Dimes and pre-1982 pennies will
register here. Older, pre-1982, pennies
are composed of copper, which has a
metallic signature similar to a dime.
Caution: The target indications are
visual references. Many other types of
metal can fall under any one of these
categories. You will experience a
trash-to-treasure ratio when treasure
hunting. The more you practice, the
lower you will push your trash-to-
treasure ratio. While the Pioneer 202
will eliminate or indicate the presence
of most common trash items, it is
impossible to accurately classify ALL
buried objects. The LCD provides a
visual reference to minimize the
detection of trash objects. By using the
target ID in conjunction with
discrimination control and the three-
tone audio identification system
(discussed later), you can further
reduce the trash-to-treasure ratio.
LCD TARGET DISPLAY
MODES OF OPERATION