OWNER’S MANUAL - Teknetics

1 owner S MANUALIf you do not have prior experience with a metaldetector, we strongly recommend thatyou:1) Adjust the Gain to alow setting in theevent of falsesignals. Alwaysbegin use at a reducedGain level; increase Gainonly after you havebecome familiar with the ) Do not use indoors. This detector is foroutdoor use only. Many householdappliances emit electromagnetic energy,which can interfere with the detector. Ifconducting an indoor demonstration, turnthe Gain down and keep the searchcoilaway from appliances such as computers,televisions and microwave ovens.

2 If yourdetector beeps erratically, turn offappliances and keep the searchcoil away fromobjects containing metal, such asfloors and )Use a 9-volt ALKALINE battery not use Heavy Duty OF CONTENTSI ntroduction ..3 Terminology ..4 Assembly ..5-6 Batteries ..7 Quick-Start Demo ..8-9 Headphones ..9 Basics Of Metal Detecting ..10-11 Ground Minerals ..10 Trash ..11 Identifying Buried Objects ..11 Size and Depth of Buried Objects ..11 EMI ..11 Operation and Controls.

3 12 Control Panel ..12 Control KnobsOff / On / Gain ..13 Disc / All-Metal / Threshold ..14 Touchpad ControlsGG / Pinpoint ..14+and - ..14 Operating in All-Metal modeGround Grab (GG) ..15 Setting the Controls ..15 Unwanted Noise ..15 Sweeping the Searchcoil ..15 Reading the Display ..16 Target Scale ..16 Operating in Discrimination modeGround Grab (GG) ..17 Setting the Controls ..17 Gain ..17 Mode ..17 Disc Level ..17 Unwanted Noise ..17 Sweeping the Searchcoil ..17 Using Pinpoint.

4 18 Reading the Display ..18 Discrimination Control ..19-20 Ground Balancing ..21-23 Ground Balancing Technical Info ..24 Target Display & Audio ..25-26 gold Prospecting ..27-28 Hot Rocks ..29 Electrical Interference (EMI) ..30-31 Search Techniques ..32 Target Pinpointing ..33 Optional 11 DD Searchcoil ..34 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics ..35 Device Specifications ..35 Warranty ..Back Cover35 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONSM echanical: S-rod with electronics housing on rod, 3-piece breakdownconstruction, nonmetallic telescoping lower rod, adjustable positionarm restWeight: 2 lbs, 8 oz with battery installedStandard searchcoil: inch ( cm) closed-frame round biaxial,waterproofBatteries: Single 9 volt rectangular alkalineOperating principle: VLF induction balanceOperating frequency: 19 kHz, crystal controlledReactive overload.

5 10,000 micro-cgs (with standard searchcoil)Resistive overload: 1,200 micro-cgs (with standard searchcoil)Ground balance range: From ferrite to salt water inclusiveDiscrimination ground suppression: Combination of 2ndand 3rdorder methodsTarget ID ground suppression: 3rdorderBattery life: 15+ hours on good quality alkalineOperating temp range: 14 to 122 degrees F (-10 to +50 C)Operating humidity range: 0 - 90% noncondensingTREASURE HUNTER S CODE OF ETHICS Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.

6 Respect private property and do not enter private property without theowner s permission. Take care to refill all holes and do not leave any damage. Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found. Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife andprivate property. Act as an ambassador for the hobby; use thoughtfulness, consideration andcourtesy at all times. Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures. All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conductyourself with courtesy and consideration of others.

7 34 Introduction to the gold Bug ProThe New gold Bug Pro is unique among gold prospecting metal detectors forits combination of high sensitivity to small gold nuggets and its versatilefunction as an all-purpose treasure controls and features are tailored to gold prospecting, including asophisticated ground balancing system, separate control over signal gain andthreshold, and a unique discrimination control system. These features alsomake for a great relic-hunting detector, especially when the gold Bug Pro isoutfitted with the optional 11 DD searchcoil.

8 While the gold Bug Pro makesfor a highly competent coin-shooting detector, its user interface and featuresare not specifically designed for this purpose. As a coin-shooter, you willnotice that the gold Bug Pro exhibits slightly lower sensitivity to high-conductivity coins, like a quarter; this is a result of its specialized designto emphasize sensitivity to small low conductivity metals likegold gold Bug Pro is outfitted with a small 5 searchcoil as standard equipmentsince this searchcoil construction is best-suited to finding gold nuggets.

9 Youmay be familiar with other metal detectors which have larger searchcoils,generally in the range of 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Large coils are designedto cover the maximum amount of ground efficiently and for the deepest groundpenetration. Small searchcoils, intended for gold prospecting, are designed forprecision. The gold Bug Pro s small DD searchcoil makes pinpointing easier,fits into small spaces where gold is often hidden, is better suited to penetratehighly mineralized soils where gold is frequently found, and has the highestpossible sensitivity to tiny gold and Coin-Shootingwith the Optional 11 DD SearchcoilWhile the gold Bug Pro is a high performance, specialized gold prospectingmetal detector, it is also a good multi-purpose detector.

10 With the purchase of an11 DD searchcoil, you can bring more power to your coin-shooting and relic-hunting standard 5 gold Bug Pro searchcoil is engineered for precision and is bestat finding the smallest gold nuggets that most other gold prospecting detectorswould you want a larger sweep area and deeper detection, the 11 DD should of the 11 DD searchcoil are:1 Deeper detection2. Broader sweep (cover more area in less time)Disadvantages of the 11 DD searchcoil over the standard 5 searchcoil are:1.