Bounty Hunter Introduction, Pioneer 202 FEATURES, Discrimination, Pull-tabs and Trash Items

INTRODUCTION

Your Pioneer 202 is an advanced technology metal detector, designed for a variety of applications including coinshooting, relic hunting, and general purpose detecting.

Before using your Pioneer 202, it is important to read these instructions. This

manual's description					of detection
concepts and types of metals is								Pioneer 202 FEATURES
necessary to avoid frustration if
you are new to the hobby of metal								Touchpad	Extended
detecting.
								Controls	Armrest
Terminology
								Discriminate
Elimination — Reference to a metal or								Control	S-Rod
target being "eliminated" means that									Handle
the detector will not emit a tone nor									System
light up an LCD indicator when an
object is in the coil’s detection field.
Discrimination				—	When		the			S-Rod
detector emits different tones for
										Detector
different types of metals, and when
									Comfort	Stand
the	detector			"eliminates"		certain			Hand-grip
metals, we refer to this as the
detector		"discriminating"				among			LCD Display
different types of objects.
Iron — Iron is a common, low-grade									Headphone Jack
metal which is often an undesirable
target. Examples of undesirable iron
objects are old cans, pipes, bolts,									Sensitivity Control
and nails.
Relic — A relic is an aged object of
historical		significance. Note					that
many relics are made of iron, an
otherwise			undesirable object in
some metal			detecting applications.
Pull-tabs and Trash Items —
Discarded pull-tabs from beverage
containers are the most bothersome
items for professional and hobby
metal detectorists. These items are
generally constructed of aluminum,
iron, or steel. We have
therefore		incorporated
special features				into					Interchangeable
the	Pioneer 202 to								Coil System
eliminate			these						8" Waterproof
targets or		to	alert
you to their possible									Search Coil
presence.

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