Bounty Hunter Sharp Shooter II User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

The Sharp Shooter II 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) 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%.

2) 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.

3) Do not test by placing coins on the floor. Most floors contain

metal.

4) Read this manual.

Most importantly, review the Summary of Operating Modes .

5) Sweep the search coil from side-to-side. Coil motion is required

in the motion modes to detect metal.

6) Use 9volt ALKALINE batteries only.

Do not use Heavy Duty batteries.

Do not use normal Zinc-Carbon batteries.

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

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

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.

ASSEMBLY

Search Coil

Coil

Cable

Upper

Stem

Control

Housing

Plug

Lower

Stem

Assembling your Sharp Shooter II

Metal Detector is easy and requires 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

BATTERIES

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.

●

3Unable to tune detector with the discriminate knob.

The Low Battery indicator will come on and stay on whenever the

batteries need replacing. It should flash momentarily when the Power

Switch is turned on.

IMPORTANT: Your Sharp Shooter II 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.

●

Replace the compartment door by carefully inserting opposite side of clip first.

Then press down on

clip side until battery

door snaps into place.

Release

Clip

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

Turn the detector on and turn the

sensitivity knob to the 3:00

position.

b. Move the Disc/Notch knob

100% counter clockwise.

IV. 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.

V. DISCRIMINATE

a. Wave the nail and slowly turn the Disc/Notch Knob clockwise until the

nail is eliminated.

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 this order:

1) Nail 2) Nickel 3) Penny

VI. NOTCH

a. Press the Notch button.

b. Position the Disc/Notch Knob so that the penny is eliminated.

Notice that the nickel is now detected. The penny has been "notched-out."

VII. ENTER NO-MOTION ALL METAL MODE

a. Press ALL METAL touch pad.

b. Move an object into the coil’s field. In A/M mode, the object will emit a

monotone sound whenever a metal object is within the search coil’s field.

c. If volume (hum) increases, press GROUND TRAC button to stabilize.

d. Slowly move object closer to the coil, and then farther away. Speaker

volume increses as objects move closer to coil.

QUICK-START DEMO

TURN THE DETECTOR ON

Click the left knob to the on position.

The detector automatically enters the DISCRIMINATION 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.

A worthwhile target is evidenced by a consistent tone, and a repeatable

target indication as you sweep back and forth over the same spot on the

ground. Non-repeatable 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.

DISCRIMINATION Mode

To operate in this mode:

• 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.

• Turn the right knob,

Disc/Notch, to eliminate

unwanted items from

detection as illustrated to the

right:

BASIC OPERATION

continued

NOTCH Mode

To operate in this mode:

• Press the NOTCH button.

• Use the Disc/Notch Knob to eliminate medium tone trash items from

detection, but still retain low and high tone valuables.

AUTONOTCH Mode

To operate in this mode:

• Press the AUTONOTCH button.

• Most pull-tabs and medium tone trash items are automatically

eliminated.

• The Disc/Notch Knob operates as in the NOTCH 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 All-Metal Button.

The detector will emit only one monotone sound, regardless of the type

of metal detected.

If the detector emits a constant tone, press 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, turn off DISCRIMINATION 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, by pressing the Ground Trac

button. 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.

To change into any mode at any time, simply press the desired button.

The GroundTrac button only functions when in the All-Metal Mode.

SUMMARY OF OPERATING MODES

I. NO-MOTION ALL-METAL MODE

• Use to pinpont location of objects previously detected in motion modes.

• 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 cumulative target elimination system.

• 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. NOTCH MODE

• Automatically eliminates all ferrous objects.

• Disc/Notch Knob allows user to eliminate medium-tone trash items, but retain low and

high-tone valuables.

To Operate: 1) Press NOTCH button.

2) Move DISC/NOTCH knob to desired setting

Other Operations and Applications: same as Discrimination Mode.

V. 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.

2) Move DISC/NOTCH knob to desired setting

Other Operations and Applications: same as Discrimination Mode.

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

repeating, 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

buried object, you could be detecting

some other metallic object with the

same magnetic signature as a nickel.

GOLD TARGETS Gold objects will

scale.

Gold flakes will register under

Iron/Foil

Small gold items will register under

Pull Tab.

Medium-sized gold items will

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 but very large 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.

PULL TAB: Most older pull tabs

from beverage cans will register

here. Many gold rings will also

5¢: Nickels and many newer pull

tabs 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

1¢ ZINC: Newer pennies (post-

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