Treasure Cove Fortune Finder JUNIORTC-1010 User manual

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Fortune Finder JUNIOR
Model TC-1010
(REVISED 11/01/2013)
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California Prop 65 Warning:
This product has been tested for lead and is in compliance with lead standards under
Proposition 65 of California. Nonetheless, this product may contain chemicals,
including lead, known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Please visit our website www.treasure-cove.com for more information.
FEATURES
With your Fortune Finder JUNIOR 1010 Metal Detector, you can
hunt for coins, relics, jewelry, gold, and silver just about anywhere.
This metal detector is versatile and easy to use.
The detector’s features include:
Earphone Jack – lets you connect earphones (not supplied) to the
detector in private.
View meter and Dual color LED – shows the probable type of
metal being detected.
Water proof Search Coil – lets you use the detector’s search coil
even if you must put it under water.
Note: The search coil is waterproof, but the control housing is not
waterproof.
Adjustable Stem – lets you adjust the detector’s length for
comfortable use.
Power –Your metal detector requires one 9V alkaline battery (not
supplied).

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PREPARATION
ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR
Assembling the detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just
follow these steps.
1. Unscrew the knobs on the search coil and remove the knobs and
the connector. Insert the smaller stem and align the holes on the
search coil bracket and the stem. Push the connector through the
holes, then replace and tighten the knobs.
2. Loosen the stem’s lock nut in the direction of the arrow. Then
insert the smaller stem into the big stem connected with the
handle. Turn the stem’s lock nut in the reverse direction of the
arrow to lock it in place.
3. Insert the latch at the bottom of the control box into the assembly
hole on the S shaft.
4. Tighten the fixing knob properly.
5. Insert the search coil cable plug into the five pin jack on the back
of the control housing.
6. Lengthen or shorten the stem, so when you stand upright with
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1/2 to 2 inches above the ground.
Caution:
The search coil cable plug fits into the connector only one way.
Do not force the plug or you could damage it.
You don’t need to disassemble the stem lock nut. In case you
disassemble it carelessly, place the washer on the top of the
stem connected with the handle with the small head of the
washer upwards. Then hitch the stem lock nut on the washer
then tighten it to lock it in place.
Small head
Fixing knob
Assembly hole
latch

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Loosen the knobs at the search coil’s end, then adjust the search
coil to the desired angle. (The search coil should be parallel with
the ground.) Tighten the knobs just enough to keep the search coil
from rotating or wobbling.
INSTALLING BATTERY
1. If the detector is on, turn VOLUME (on the control housing) to
OFF.
2. Press on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off
in the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert one 9V battery into the compartment (1) matching the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside and replace cover (2).
Cautions:
Always remove old or weak battery; battery can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
If you do not plan to use the detector for a week or more,
(1)
(2)

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remove the battery.
Dispose of old battery promptly and properly.
When POWER LED blinks, replace the battery.
USING EARPHONES
You can connect a pair of stereo earphones (not supplied) to the
detector so you can listen to it privately. Using earphones also
saves battery power and makes it easier to identify subtle changes
in the sounds you hear, for better detection results.
To connect earphones to the detector, insert the earphones’ 6.3mm
plug into the EAR jack on the control housing.
Note: The detector’s internal speaker disconnects when you
connect earphones.
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use
earphones.
Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin
listening. After 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 earphones while operating your detector near
high-traffic areas.
OPERATION
Your Metal Detector distinguishes between ferrous and nonferrous
metals. Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals

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include gold, silver, copper, platinum, aluminum, lead.
Turning On the Detector
Hold the detector in a comfortable position, then rotate VOLUME
away from OFF to the desired sound level. At this time, POWER
LED lights.
Zeroing the Detector
1. Rotate VOLUME to mid position.
2. Set DISC to the midpoint.
3. Hold the search coil about 1foot away from the ground and any
metal object, hold down the AUTO TUNE button until the
pointer on the view meter rests at or near 0, then release the
AUTO TUNE button.
Note: Press the AUTO TUNE button at any time during operation to
automatically return the pointer to 0.

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Testing and using the detector
To learn how the detector reacts to different metals, you should test
it before you use it the first time. You can test the detector indoors
or outdoors.
Indoor testing
1. Remove any watches, rings, or other metal jewelry you are
wearing, then place the detector on a wooden or plastic table.
2. Adjust the search coil’s angle so the flat part faces the ceiling.
Note: Never test the detector on a floor inside a building. Most
buildings have metal of some kind in the floor, which might
interfere with the objects you are testing or mask the signal
completely.
3. Rotate VOLUME to the mid position. Set DISC to its
midpoint. Hold down the AUTO TUNE button until the pointer
on the view meter rests at or near 0, then release the AUTO
TUNE button.
4. Move a sample of the material you want the detector to find
(such as a gold ring or a coin) about 2 inches above the search coil.
Notes:
If you are using a coin, the detector detects it more easily if you
hold it so a flat side is parallel with the flat side of the search
coil (not the edge).
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pointer moves to the left and the surround LED indicates by red
light or to the right and the surround LED indicates by blue light
(non-ferrous). Usually the closer the detector gets to the metal
object, the bigger movement the pointer will make.
If the detector does not detect the material, check the battery power
and verify that the search coil is properly connected.
Outdoor Testing and use
1. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal.
2. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to find
(such as a gold ring or a coin) on the ground. (If you are using
valuable metal such as gold to test the detector, mark the area
where you placed the item, to help you find it later. Do not place
it in tall grass or weeds.)
3. Rotate VOLUME about two-thirds clockwise.
4. Press and release the AUTO TUNE button until the pointer on
the view meter rests at or near 0, then release the AUTO TUNE
button. You should barely hear a tone.
5. While holding the search coil level and about 1-2 inches above
the ground, slowly move the search coil over the area where
you placed the sample, sweeping the search coil in a side-to
side motion.
6. If you want to find other metal objects in area where metal object
exists, it is necessary to press AUTO TUNE to return the meter
pointer to 0.
Search Coil Sweeping Hints:
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the search coil while sweeping or at the end of a sweep causes
false readings.
Sweep slowly – hurrying makes you miss targets.
It’s better you sweep the search coil from side to side in an arc
line of 10-15cm motion and keep the search coil parallel with
the ground. If the metal object is estimated to be small, get the
coil closer to the ground to get better detecting result.
If the detector detects the material, it sounds a tone and the pointer
moves to the type of metal it found.
If the detector does not detect the material, make sure you are
moving the search coil correctly.
Notes:
The detector responds with a strong signal when it detects
most valuable metal objects. If a signal does not repeat after
you sweep the search coil cover the target a few times, the
target is probably junk metal.
False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical
interference, or large irregular pieces of junk metal. False
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FINE-TUNING THE DETECTOR
After you become familiar with how your detector works, you can
fine-tune it to make it more selective in what it finds.
Discrimination is the detector’s ability to differentiate between types
of metal. The detector’s DISCRIMINATION setting determines
whether the detector will distinguish between different types of
ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
You can set DISCRIMINATION to minimum (fully counterclockwise),
to maximum (fully clockwise), or anywhere in between. With
rotating clockwise, the detector first discriminates iron, then pull
tabs and nickel. When set the DISCRIMINATION fully clockwise,
silver still can’t be discriminated. When metal under discrimination
is detected, the pointer moves to the left and the surround LED
indicates by red light. And the pointer moves to the right and the
LED indicates by blue light(metal object set by DISCRIMINATION
not to be detected)
Note: Each time you use the detector in a different area, or
DISCRIMINATION is adjusted, you'll need to re-tuning the detector.
FALSE SIGNALS
Because your detector is extremely sensitive, trash-induced signals
and other sources of interference might cause signals that seem
confusing. The key to handling these types of signals is to dig for
only those targets that generate a strong, repeatable signal. As you
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recognize the difference between signals that occur at random and
signals that are stable and repeatable.
To reduce false signals when searching very trashy ground, scan
only a small area at a time using slow, short overlapping sweeps.
DETECTION HINTS
No detector is 100 percent accurate. Various conditions influence
metal detection. The detector’s reaction depends on a number of
things:
The angle at which the object rests in the ground
The depth of the object
The amount of iron in the object
The size of the object
PINPOINTING A TARGET
Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier.
Accurate pinpointing takes practice, and we suggest you practice
finding and digging up small metal objects on your own property
before you search other locations.
Sometimes, targets are difficult to accurately locate due to the
sweep direction. Try changing your sweep direction to pinpoint a
target.
Follow these steps to pinpoint a target.
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the search coil over the target in a narrowing side-to-side
motion. Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground
where the detector beeps.
2. Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the ground. Then
move the search coil straight forward away from you and
straight back toward you a couple of times.
Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where the
detector beeps.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 at a right angle to the original search line,
making an “X” pattern. The target should be directly below the
“X” at the point of the loudest response.
Notes:
If trash in an area is so heavy that you get false signals, slow
your sweep speed and use shorter sweeps.
Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins
buried for a long period of time because of oxidation.
Some nails, nuts, bolts, and other iron objects (such as old
bottle caps) oxidize and create a “halo” effect. A halo effect is
caused by a mixture of natural elements in the ground and the
oxidation created by different metals. Because of the metal
mixtures, target signals might not be in a “fixed” position. This
effect makes these objects very hard to detect accurately.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your metal detector is not working as it should, follow the
suggestions below to see if you can eliminate the problem.

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Problem Suggestions
The detector displays or
sounds false signals. You might be sweeping the detector’s search coil too fast or at the wrong
angle. Sweep the search coil more
slowly and hold the detector correctly.
See “Testing and Using the Detector”
and “Pinpointing a Target”.
The detector might sound a false
signal if it detects heavily oxidized
metals. Try pinpointing the target from
several different angles (see
“Pinpointing a Target”). If the detector
does not display and sound the same
signal each time, the target is probably
heavily oxidized metal.
The display does not show
the correct metal type
when the detector finds a
target.
There might be more than one target
in the area you are searching.
The target might be a type of metal
that the detector does not recognize.
If the target is heavily oxidized, the
detector might not display the correct
metal type. This is not a malfunction.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your 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.

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Keep the metal detector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can
corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the metal detector only in normal
temperature environments. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the metal detector away from dust and dirt,
which can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the metal detector gently and carefully.
Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases
and can cause the metal detector to work
improperly.

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California Prop 65 Warning:
This product has been tested for lead and is in compliance with lead standards under Proposition
65 of California. Nonetheless, this product may contain chemicals, including lead, known to
cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please visit our
website www.treasure-cove.com for more information.
GET THE LATEST UPDATED MANUAL FOR THIS
PRODUCT BY VISITING US FREQUENTLY AT
WWW.TREASURE-COVE.COM