Bounty Hunter Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
The Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter is a professional metal detector. The
concepts and terminology can be quite unfamiliar if you are new to
the hobby. To understand it quickly and to get the most enjoyment
possible from your detector, we strongly recommend that you:
1) Read this manual.
Most importantly, review the Summary of Operating Modes .
2) Turn the Sensitivity knob to a low setting if you get false
signals. A little practice is required to understand when and how
you can use the sensitivity at or near 100%.
3) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoor use only. Many
household appliances emit electromagnetic energy, which can
interfere with the detector. If conducting an indoor
demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and keep the search
coil away from all floors, walls and metal objects.
4) Use 9volt ALKALINE batteries only.
TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:
• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.
• Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s
permission.
• Take care to refill all holes and leave no damage.
• Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.
• Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private
property.
• Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and
courtesy at all times.
• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.
• All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conduct yourself
with courtesy and consideration of others
FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LLC
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Copyright ©2012 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form, except for the
inclusion of brief quotations in a review.
Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C.
Bounty Hunter® is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C.
www.detecting.com
Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in
workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from
date of purchase to the original user. Liability in all events is
limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty is
limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter
Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products,
LLC. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this
product is not covered by this warranty.
Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.
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
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
MSS2-UM Rev.2 100312
First Texas Products, LLC
1465-H Henry Brennan
El Paso, TX 79936
[phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
QUICK-START DEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 & 8
SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
LCD TARGET DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 & 11
HEADPHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MODE & BATTERY INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
Motion Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 & 15
No-Motion Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CARE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Your Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter Metal Detector is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care
for your metal detector so you can enjoy it for years to come.
Keep the detector’s chassis dry and do not let water enter it. If the chassis
gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can
corrode the electronic circuits.
The searchcoil supplied with the detector is
waterproof however, and may be submerged in either
fresh or salt water. After using the searchcoil in salt
water, rinse it with fresh water to prevent corrosion of
the metal parts.
Use and store the detector only in normal temperature
environments. Extreme temperatures can shorten the
life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort
or melt plastic parts.
Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it
can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause
the detector to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your
detector’s electronic 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.
Modify or tampering with the detector’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate your detector’s warranty.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TERMINOLOGY
ELIMINATION
Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone,
nor light up an LCD indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s
detection field.
DISCRIMINATION
When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the
detector "eliminates" certain metals, we refer to this as the detector "discriminating"
among different types of metals. Discrimination is a fixed-start-point elimination system.
NOTCH
Notching is the elimination of an item, or range of items, within the metallic spectrum.
We "notch-out" an object selectively. Objects to the left and right on the metallic
spectrum are retained. Notching creates a variable rejection window.
RELIC
A relic is an object of interest by reason of its age or its association with the past.
Many relics are made of iron, but can also be made of bronze or precious metals.
IRON
Iron is a common, low-grade metal that is often an undesirable target in certain metal
detecting applications. Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans, pipes,
bolts, and nails.
Sometimes, the desired target is made of iron. Property markers, for
instance, can contain iron. Valuable relics can also be composed of iron; cannon
balls, old armaments, and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be
composed of iron.
FERROUS
Metals which are made of, or contain, iron.
PINPOINTING
Pinpointing is the process of finding the exact location of a buried object. Long-buried
metals can appear exactly like the surrounding earth, and can therefore be very hard
to isolate.
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. We have
incorporated special features into the detector to let you automatically eliminate the
most common types, using the AutoNotch Mode. Since there are many different
types, some must be "Notched-Out" manually.
GROUND BALANCE
Ground Balancing is the ability of the detector to ignore, or "see through," the earth’s
naturally occurring minerals, and only sound a tone when a metal object is detected.
WATERPROOF
The search coil can be submerged in water. The control housing and cable-to-housing
connection must, however, stay dry.
COINSHOOTING
Finding buried coins is the most popular metal detecting application. The most valuable
are very old; take care in unearthing them to avoid damage.
CACHE HUNTING
Pronounced “cash”. A cache is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a case, strong
box, or bag.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector
or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only
• Using detector near • Move away
power lines from power lines
• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors
close proximity at least 20’ apart
• Highly oxidized • Only dig up
buried object repeatable
signals
• Environmental • Reduce sensitivity
electromagnetic until erratic
interference signals cease
Constant low tone •
Discharged batteries • Replace batteries
or constant repeating
tones • Wrong type of • Use only 9V
batteries alkaline batteries
LCD does not lock • Multiple targets • Move coil slowly
on to one target ID present at different angles
or emits multiple • Highly oxidized
tones target
• Sensitivity set • Reduce sensitivity
too high
No power, no • Dead batteries • Replace batteries
sounds • Batteries connected
improperly
• Cord not connected • Check connections
securely
TROUBLESHOOTING

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ASSEMBLY
Search Coil
Search
Coil
Cable
Upper
Stem
Control
Housing
Plug
Lower
Stem
Assembling your Ultra Mag Sharp
Shooter Metal Detector is easy and re-
quires no tools. Just follow these steps:
●
1Using the supplied bolt and knurled
knob, attach the search coil to the
lower stem.
●
2Press the button on the upper end
of the lower stem and slide the
lower stem into the upper stem.
Adjust the stem to a length that
lets you maintain a comfortable
upright posture, with your arm
relaxed at your side.
●
3Wind the search coil cable around
the stem. Leave enough slack in the
cable to let you adjust the coil when
you are hunting on uneven ground.
Then tighten the knob at the end of
the search coil.
Note: To adjust the coil,
simply loosen the knob.
●
4Insert the coil’s plug into the
matching connector on the control
housing. Be sure the holes 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.
Lower
Stem
Upper
Stem
Connector
on back of
control housing
Bolt Knurled
Knob
Bottom view
Bottom side
METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS
COINSHOOTING:
The most popular metal detecting application. When coinshooting, you
want to discriminate out pull tabs, screw caps, and iron objects. Beware
that highly oxidized steel may also be detected.
Control settings required.
1) Press DISC touch pad.
2) Turn the Disc/Notch Knob to the 3:00 position.
RELIC HUNTING:
A relic is a historical object, sometimes of great value. Relics can be found
in abandoned homes, plowed fields or even your own backyard. Research
the local library to learn of historical events or places in the area. You can
then target your search to a specific area and gain valuable insight into your
local history.
Control settings required.
1) Press ALL METAL touchpad.
2) Turn the DISC/NOTCH knob 100% counterclockwise.
Many relics are iron, so you do not want to discriminate.
Or use No-Motion All-Metal Mode.
CACHE HUNTING:
A cache, pronounced “cash” is a buried or hidden valuable stored inside a
case, strong box, or bag. A cache can be hidden in the floor or walls of a
house, or buried nearby. Operate in the ALL METAL mode.
Control settings required.
1) Press ALL METAL touchpad.
2) Turn the DISC/NOTCH knob 100% counterclockwise.
Or use No-Motion All-Metal Mode.
JEWELRY HUNTING:
Jewelry can be found wherever people congregate. Beaches, parks, school
yards and fair grounds are all littered with lost jewelry. Your greatest
challenge is the interference from pull tabs and cans. You must use a
discrimination mode: AUTO NOTCH is best.
Control settings required.
1) Press the AUTO NOTCH touchpad.
2) Set Disc/Notch knob at 2:00. Dig only the repeatable low and high
tones, avoid the broken or non-repeatable tones.
OTHER APPLICATIONS:
Use your Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter to find property markers, machine
parts, and lost keys. Keep your detector in ALL-METAL mode for these
tasks.
Gold prospecting also requires an ALL-METAL mode.
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IMPORTANT: Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance.
Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following
symptoms:
●
1The unit does not turn on.
●
2Low speaker volume.
●
3 Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob.
The Low Battery indicator light will come on and stay on whenever the
batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power
Switch is turned on.
IMPORTANT: Your Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter metal detector requires two
9-Volt ALKALINE batteries.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
●
1Carefully remove the
battery compartment door
by pressing the release clip
on the right side of the door.
●
2Snap one battery onto
each of the terminals and
place the batteries inside
the compartment.
●
3 Replace the compartment
door by carefully inserting
opposite side of clip first.
Then press down on clip side
until battery door snaps into
place.
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BATTERIES
Both Batteries
terminals facing in
Both Batteries
facing inwards
Release
Clip
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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
- No-motion mode
In the No-Motion All-Metal 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 GroundTrac button. This action will “Ground Balance” the detector.
RETUNING
Keep the coil still, just above the ground surface, and press the GroundTrac 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
When using the no-motion ALL-METAL mode the
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 search coil 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.

I. SUPPLIES NEEDED
• A Nail • Nickel
•
A small piece of aluminum foil • Dime
• A large screwdriver or other large iron object • Quarter
• A zinc penny (dated after 1982)
II. POSITION THE DETECTOR
a. Place the detector on a table, with the
search coil hanging over the
edge.
(or better, have a friend hold the
detector, with the coil off the
ground)
b. Keep the search coil away from walls,
floors, and metal objects.
c. Remove watches, rings and other jewelry or metal objects from hands
and wrists.
d. Turn off appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic interference.
e. Pivot search coil to a position
parallel to the ground.
III. POWER UP
a. Turn the detector on and turn
the sensitivity knob to the 3:00
position.
b. Press the GroundTrac touchpad.
IV. HOLD OBJECTS OVER SEARCH COIL
a. Notice the single tone, regardless of the object.
b. Motion is not required. The detector will emit sound whenever a metal
object is over the search coil.
V. ENTER DISCRIMINATION MODE
a. Press the DISC touchpad.
b. Move the Disc/Notch Knob
100% counterclockwise.
VI. WAVE OBJECTS OVER SEARCH COIL
a. Wave coins with flat surface parallel to coil. This is how you’ll find them
buried in the ground.
b. Notice the different tones.
c. Watch the LCD indicator for target identification.
VII. DISCRIMINATE
a. Wave the nail and slowly turn the Disc/Notch Knob clockwise until the
nail is eliminated.
b. Continue eliminating objects one-by-one, by turning the Disc/Notch Knob
clockwise as you wave each object. Stop turning after the zinc penny is
eliminated.
c. The objects will be eliminated in approximately this order:
1) Nail 2) ScrewDriver 3) Foil 4) Nickel 5) Zinc Penny
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QUICK-START DEMO
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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
- Motion modes
After selecting your operating mode,
swing the search coil gently side-to-
side, slightly overlapping each sweep
as you move forward. Make sure you
keep your search coil approximately 1
inch above the ground as you search.
Raising it in the sweep, or at the ends
of your sweep, will cause false read-
ings. Move slowly; hurrying will
cause you to miss targets.
Most good objects will respond
with a good repeatable signal.
If a signal does not
repeat after swinging
the coil directly
over
the suspected target a
few times, it is more
than likely trash
metal. False signals
can be caused by
trashy ground,
electrical
interference,
or by large
irregular
trash
objects. These signals are easily
recognized by their often broken or
non-repeatable nature.
The Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter is a
very sensitive and deep-seeking
detector. It will respond loudly to
many targets that other detectors
would only detect with a weak
signal. Because of this, trash-in-
duced signals and other sources of
interference may cause signals that
seem confusing. The key to
managing these false signals is to
dig only those targets that emit a
strong repeatable signal. As you
sweep the search coil back and
forth over the ground, learn to
recognize the difference between
the signals that occur at random
and signals that are stable and re-
peatable.
When searching very trashy
ground, it is best to scan small
areas with slow, short overlapping
sweeps. To prevent erratic signals
and difficult pinpointing in trashy
areas, consider purchasing
the Bounty Hunter
4-Inch Gold Nugget Coil.
WHAT
READS
LIKE THIS
…MAY
ACTUALLY
BE THIS

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IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES
- Motion modes
When pinpointing a target, try drawing an “X”,
as illustrated, over where the tone is induced.
PINPOINTING
Accurate pinpointing takes practice
and is best accomplished by
“X-ing” the target area.
1. Once a buried target is indicated
by a good tone response,
continue sweeping the coil over
the target in a narrowing
side-to-side pattern.
2. Take visual note of the place on
the ground where the “beep”
sounds.
3. Stop the coil directly over this
spot on the ground.
4. Now move the coil straight
forward and straight back
towards you a couple of times.
5. Again make visual note of the
spot on the ground at which
the “beep” sounds.
6. If needed, “X” the target at
different angles to “zero in” on
the exact spot on the ground at
which the “beep” sounds.
COIL MOVEMENT
When swinging the coil, be
careful to keep it level with the
ground about one inch from the
surface. Never swing the coil like
a pendulum.
CORRECT
WRONG
The
coil
should
be swung
in a
half-
circle
movement
as
illustrated
here.
Repeat this
motion
every step
you take to
guarantee that
the area is
covered thoroughly.
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TURN THE DETECTOR ON
Go outdoors to your desired treasure-hunting location.
Click the left knob to the on position.
Three tones will sound.
The detector automatically enters the ALL-METAL Mode.
NO-MOTION ALL-METAL MODE
To operate in this mode:
• Hold the search coil over the ground surface, about 1/2 inch.
• Press the GroundTrac Touchpad.
The detector will emit only one monotone sound, regardless of the type
of metal detected.
If the detector emits a constant tone, retune the detector, by pressing
GROUND TRAC, with the search coil just above the ground surface. Make
sure that the ground area chosen for tuning the detector does not contain
metal; if unsure, switch into DISC mode and verify that the detector does not
emit tones as you sweep the coil over the chosen spot.
Ground conditions can change over short distances. Until you become
familiar with the detector’s volume level, retune the detector periodically by
pressing the GroundTrac button.
Temperature changes also require retuning in the no-motion ALL METAL
Mode. If the detector emits a constant tone, or loses sensitivity, retune. If
you have stored the detector indoors and move outdoors immediately to a
different temperature environment and begin detecting, retune the detector
periodically until the coil temperature stabilizes. This retuning is only
necessary in the ALL-METAL Mode.
MOTION ALL-METAL Mode
To operate in this mode:
• Turn the right knob, Disc/Notch, 100% counterclockwise, to the off
position.
• Press the DISC button.
• Reduce the Sensitivity Control to the 2:00 or 3:00 position.
• Sweep the coil over the surface of the ground.
The detector will emit one of three tones, depending on the type of metal
detected.
The top display will indicate the type of metal targeted.
The bottom display will indicate the depth, in inches, of coin-sized objects.
A worthwhile target is evidenced by a consistent tone, and a repeatable
target and depth indication as you sweep back and forth over the same spot
on the ground. Non-repeatable tones indicate the presence of trash objects
or highly oxidized metals.
BASIC OPERATION

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BASIC OPERATION
continued
DISCRIMINATION Mode
To operate in this mode:
• Press the DISC touchpad.
• Reduce the Sensitivity Control to
the 2:00 or 3:00 position.
• Sweep the coil over the surface
of the ground using a slow,
level, overlapping motion.
• Turn the right knob, DISC/NOTCH, to
eliminate additional unwanted items
from detection as illustrated to the
right. These positions are
approximate; objects are found in
many shapes and sizes.
The detector will emit one of three tones, depending on the type of metal
detected.
The top display will indicate the type of metal targeted.
A valuable target is indicated by a consistent tone and a repeatable target
indication as you sweep back and forth over the same spot on the ground.
Non-repeating tones usually indicate the presence of trash objects or highly
oxidized metals.
You can increase the level of sensitivity, depending on the ground
conditions. If the detector emits false signals, simply reduce the Sensitivity
until the false signals cease. The detector will work well with the Sensitivity
in the 2:00 or 3:00 position, but higher Sensitivity settings will increase depth
detection. If you need maximum depth detection, operate in the ALL-METAL
Mode, which allows for higher Sensitivity control settings.
Note that gold is unfortunately discriminated out with common trash
items. Gold’s metallic signature covers a broad portion of the metallic
spectrum. If searching for gold jewelry in trashy areas, use AUTO NOTCH
and be prepared to dig up some trash items in your search for gold.
AUTONOTCH Mode
To operate in this mode:
• Press the AUTONOTCH touchpad.
• Most pull-tabs and medium tone trash items are automatically
eliminated.
• The Disc/Notch Knob operates as in the NOTCH mode.
To change into any mode at any time, simply press the desired button.
The GroundTrac button only functions when in the All-Metal Mode.
APPROXIMATE
DISCRIMINATION
POSITIONS
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AUDIO TARGET ID
-Motion modes only
In the DISC, NOTCH or AUTONOTCH
modes, the detector emits three
distinct tones, which classify metal
objects into categories
IRON & STEEL:
In the DISCRIMINATION mode most
iron and steel objects will induce a low
tone. Highly oxidized iron can induce a
high tone, depending on the
Disc/Notch control setting. For
instance, some rusted bottle caps will
induce a high tone and indicate to the
right of the LCD target display.
GOLD:
Gold objects will induce a low or
medium tone, depending on their
sizes. Very small gold objects will
indicate on the left-most segment.
Large gold objects will read under the
Zinc segment. If you are gold
prospecting, you will usually be
looking for natural gold in an area
which it does not contain much trash,
and can therefore ignore the specific
segment descriptions.
PULL TABS:
Pull tabs are the most bothersome
trash items for detectorist. Most will
induce a medium tone. Most will be
eliminated automatically in the AUTO
NOTCH mode, or alternatively be
manually “notched out” in NOTCH
mode with the Disc/Notch control. The
older pull tabs (those not attached to
the can after opening) are sometimes
broken in half; these broken tabs can
induce low tones. Highly oxidized pull
tabs can also induce high tones.
It can be very difficult to differentiate
pull tabs from gold rings. When they
both induce medium tones, you might
notice a “double beep” from a gold
ring but a “single beep” from pull tabs.
To achieve this distinction, sweep the
search coil very slowly, and at different
angles. Two tones might signal as the
detector passes over each side of the
round ring.
COPPER, SILVER & BRASS:
Most valuable coins are composed of
these metals and will usually induce a
high tone. Valuable objects other than
coinage can also be composed of
copper, silver and brass.
Audio Target Identification (ATI) classifies metals into three categories.
LOW TONE
Nails & Bottle Caps,
Gold & Nickel
MEDIUM TONE
Old & New Pull Tabs, Zinc,
Pennies (Post 1982), Larger
Gold Objects
HIGH TONE
Copper, Silver & Brass
Copper Pennies (Pre 1982)

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SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODES
I. NO-MOTION ALL-METAL MODE
• Deepest Seeking Mode
• No motion is required
• All metals will be detected
• One tone only
• Manual Ground Balance: User must tune and retune with the GroundTrac button.
To Operate: 1) Press All-Metal button.
2) Press GroundTrac button, and re-tune with GroundTrac as
necessary.
Applications: Pinpointing Objects located in motion modes
Relic Hunting
Cache Hunting
Household applications: finding lost items, locating property markers
II. MOTION ALL-METAL MODE
• Motion Required
• All metals will be detected
• Three-tone Audio Target Identification
To Operate: 1) Press DISC button.
2) Keep Disc/Notch Knob 100% counterclockwise.
3) Reduce Sensitivity Knob in event of false signaling.
Applications: Relic Hunting
Cache Hunting
Household applications: finding lost items, locating property markers
III. DISCRIMINATION MODE
• Motion Required
• Three-tone audio target identification
• Disc/Notch Knob allows user to eliminate unwanted items.
• Discrimination is a fixed-start-point system. Items are cumulatively
eliminated.
• As you turn the Disc/Notch knob farther clockwise, more objects are
eliminated, including the first items eliminated.
• Reduce Sensitivity if the detector emits false or non-repeatable signals.
• Automatic Ground Balance: detector automatically adjusts to ground
mineralization as you sweep the coil.
To Operate: 1) Press DISC button
2) Move Disc/Notch Knob to desired setting.
3) Reduce Sensitivity Knob in event of false signaling.
Applications: Coin-Shooting
Jewelry Hunting
IV. AUTONOTCH MODE
• Automatically eliminates all ferrous objects.
• Automatically eliminates most pull-tabs.
• Disc/Notch Knob allows user to eliminate medium-tone trash items, but retain
low and high-tone valuables.
To Operate: 1) Press AUTONOTCH button
Other Operations and Applications: same as Discrimination Mode.
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BATTERY INDICATOR:
The LOW BATT indicator will flash as
the unit is powered on. If the
indicator comes on and stays on,
replace the batteries.
DEPTH INDICATOR:
The Depth Indicator is accurate for
coin-sized objects. It indicates the
depth of the target, in inches. Large
and irregularly-shaped objects will
yield less reliable depth readings
When passing over an object, the
depth indicator will light up and stay
illuminated until another object is
scanned. Pass repeatedly over the
suspected target and pause briefly at
the end of each sweep to read your
display. Repeated indication at the
same depth level indicates an accurate
target detector. If the depth indication
varies with each sweep, try sweeping
at different angles; there may be more
than one target present. With practice,
you will learn the difference between
accurate readings, multiple targets,
and highly erratic readings which
evidence trash or irregularly shaped
objects.
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT:
The principle use for the SENSITIVITY
knob is to eliminate
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(EMI). EMI is both naturally-occurring
and man-made. Common sources of
EMI are power lines, both suspended
and buried, and broadcasting
antennas. Machinery, when in
operation, can also produce EMI.
EMI comes from most household
appliances, so YOUR DETECTOR
CAN BEHAVE VERY ERRATICALLY
INDOORS. If you want to test it
indoors, turn off the TV and
microwave. If you have lights with
dimmer switches, also turn these off;
dimmer switches can produce lots of
EMI.
If your detector chatters with the
SENSITIVITY knob in the 100%
clockwise position, reduce the
sensitivity until the chatter stops
(usually to the 1:00 or 3:00 position).
If you suspect the presence of deeper
targets underneath a shallower target,
reduce the SENSITIVITY to eliminate
the detection of the deeper target to
properly locate and identify the
shallower target.:
BATTERY/ DEPTH INDICATORS & SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
Depth indicator locked on 8 inches

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LCD TARGET DISPLAY
-Motion modes only
READING THE DISPLAY
The LCD Target Display is accurate
in the Motion Modes only.
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
shows the PROBABLE identification
of the targeted metal.
Pass the search coil repeatedly over
a target, and observe the target
readout. The detector will register a
repeatable, 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.
5¢: Nickels will
register here. Some
newer pull-tabs will
also register here.
PULL TAB: All older pull
tabs from beverage cans
will register here. Some
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.
25¢, 50¢. $1: The
respective coins will
register under each
indication. Silver
objects will register here. Highly
oxidized metals can also register
here.
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 Ultra Mag Sharp Shooter
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
-Motion modes only
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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