Bounty Hunter VLF User manual

VLF
treasure
detector
Owner’s Manual

VLF TREASURE DETECTOR
Owner’s Manual
I. ASSEMBLY:
To assemble your VLF Treasure Detector,
follow this simple procedure:
1) Unpack your detector and find the following parts:
• Detector Body with armrest, search coil and attached coil knob.
• Upper Stem (thicker silver rod with many holes)
• Lower Stem (thinner silver rod with plastic extension and button)
• Two (2) stem attachment knobs (in the plastic bag)

I. ASSEMBLY: (continued)
2) Attach the Upper Stem to the back of the
detector body with the two knobs supplied.
3) Depress the button on the lower stem and
push the lower stem into the upper stem.
4) Wind the search coil cable around the
two-piece stem.
5) Leave some slack
in the cable as
you reach the
end of the lower
stem.
6) Attach the coil to
the lower stem
using the attached
coil knob.
7) Install two (2) 9-volt
ALKALINE batteries (not
supplied). There are two
battery doors on the back of
the detector body.
IMPORTANT: Use 9-volt ALKALINE
batteries ONLY.

II. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Stand with the detector in one hand, with the coil on
the ground, a few feet in front of you. If the stem is not
set a a comfortable height, push the button on the low
rod to change the length. If you make a large
adjustment, wrap the cable again, starting at the top.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable where it
connects to the detector body. It is
permanently attached; to much force
could damage the connection.
III. FIND TREASURE!
Your Treasure Detector will detect all kinds of metal
from iron relics, to coins and household items, to
precious metals like gold and silver.

IV. TREASURE METER
Your meter moves when metal is detected. it shows the
strength of the signal and helps with pinpointing the object.
Watch for the location where the meter jumps strongly to
the right; that’s where the target is.
V. AIR TESTING
You can test your detector by passing coins over the
search coil. Remember that coins found on the ground will
lie flat; so pass the coins parallel to the search coil for
optimum results.
CAUTION: There is metal in the floors, ceilings, walls and
counters of most homes. There is metal in tables. Keep the
detector away from metal. Do not attempt to place coins on
the floor of your home or apartment; the metal in the floor
will interfere with the signal.
It is best to have a friend hold the detector body, with the
search coil suspend in the air, while you pass the coins.
If you turn the detector on and turn the Trash Eliminator
switch fully clockwise (to the right), you will hear different
tones. Pass a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, nail,
screwdriver and pull-tab. Notice the different sounds, or no
sound at all! Turn the Trash Eliminator to many different
settings, and sometimes notice different tones for the same
object.

• TRASH ELIMINATOR
(the right knob)
OFF Position
In this position, all
different metals will be
detected.
One tone will sound for
all types of metal.
VI. TUNING and GROUND BALANCING
Forget it!
With your VLF Treasure Detector, it’s automatic.
Be it hard ground, a sandy beach, rocks, or the black sand terrains
common to gold prospecting locations, your VLF adjust itself to tune
out naturally occurring mineral deposits, and only detect the metal
objects you are looking for.
VII.CONTROLS
• POWER/SENSITIVITY
(the left knob)
The detector is off in the full counter-clockwise position (to the left).
Turn it on with a click to the right. The further clockwise, the higher the
sensitivity. If you get static or noise, then lower the sensitivity a bit.
Power
Sensitivity
Knob
Trash
Eliminator
Knob

• TRASH ELIMINATOR
Applications:
1) Relic Hunting: Historical objects are usually made
of iron. Keep the Trash Eliminator turned off for
best detection of relics.
2) Household Applications: Find property markers,
lost keys, etc.
3) Gold Prospecting: Did you know that only 1% of
the world’s gold supply has been mined? The
other 99% is still out there waiting for you to find it!
ON Position
Click on to cause your detector to emit different sounds for
different types of metals.
Turn the knob clockwise (to the right) to eliminate more trash
items.
• TRASH ELIMINATOR (continued)
Applications:
1) Coin-shooting
2) Jewelry-Hunting
• Small iron objects, like nails, will not be detected.
• Trash items, like pull-tabs, will be identified with a
broken tone.
• Silver and copper items (like some coins), will be
identified with a high tone.
CAUTION: some metal objects have a metallic
signature very similar to trash.
A nickel can sound very similar to a pull-tab. At different Trash
Elimination settings, you can sometimes notice a slight tone difference

• TRASH ELIMINATOR (continued)
between the two. There are several different types of pull-tabs and
bottle caps. It takes practice to notice the difference.
Gold rings are almost impossible to distinguish from many pull-tabs. If
you’re looking for gold rings, get used to digging. You’ll kiss a lot of
frogs before you find your first prince. Perseverance furthers!
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH MY DETECTOR?
(Novice Detectorist’s TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE)
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Weak signal, constant • No batteries • Check batteries.
Chatter, low sensitivity, • Dead batteries • Use 9-volt ALKALINE
or no signal. • Wrong batteries. batteries only.
• Interference • Turn sensitivity down
Cannot detect Interference from • Try it outdoors
coins or the floor. metal in the floor.
No sound for Trash eliminator is on. • Turn trash
some objects Small iron objects are eliminator off.
purposely eliminated
If just does not work. Did you pull the cord
loose from the detector? • None
Poor performance • Interference from other • Keep two detectors
operating near other detector or other at least 20 feet apart.
detector or power lines. electromagnetic field. • Keep away from power lines
Be Environmentally Conscious and Respect Other’s Property
• Use small digging tools. (a garden spade is preferable to a coal shovel.)
• Fill in holes.
• Obtain permission before hunting on private or government property.
USING HEADPHONES
Using headphones (not supplied) 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.

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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 try not to leave any 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
Copyright ©2009 by First Texas Products, L.L.C.
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