Bounty Hunter Fortune Hunter User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Your Fortune Hunter Metal Detector is an advanced microprocessor-controlled
metal detector. This motion detection system requires movement over an object
in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone.
THE FORTUNE HUNTER HAS TWO TYPES OF OPERATING MODES:
1. ALL METAL DETECTION
All types of metals will be detected. From nails and property markers, to
valuable treasure, all types of metal will induce a single tone.
2. DISCRIMINATE, NOTCH, and AUTO NOTCH modes
Completely eliminate iron and trash items from detection in “DISC” mode,
with the use of the DISC/NOTCH knob.
Automatically eliminate most pull tabs and trash items from detection in
the AUTO NOTCH mode.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY:
• If demonstrating indoors, beware of interference from electromagnetic
fields.
• If interference occurs, the detector will chatter or beep erratically.
• To avoid interference, turn the sensitivity down.
DO NOT TEST ON THE FLOOR
Most floors contain metal, which will interfere with the target’s signal.

Bounty Hunter Fortune Hunter Specifications

General

Discrimination	Yes
Pinpoint Mode	Yes
Ground Balance	Preset
Battery Type	Alkaline
Battery Life	20-25 hours
Adjustable Length	Yes
Intended Use	Coin and Relic Hunting
Operating Principle	VLF (Very Low Frequency)
Search Modes	All Metal, Discrimination
Search Coil	8-inch Waterproof
Sensitivity Adjustment	Yes
Audio Output	Speaker, Headphone Jack

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Fortune Hunter FEATURES

Overview of the metal detector's components and controls.

Terminology

Defines key terms used in metal detecting and this manual.

EASY ASSEMBLY

BATTERIES

FORTUNE HUNTER DEMONSTRATION

Supplies Needed

Lists items required for the demonstration.

Position your Fortune Hunter

Instructions on how to set up the detector for demonstration.

Beginning Switch Settings

Initial configuration of the detector's controls.

All Metal Detection

Demonstrating the All Metal detection mode.

Discriminate Mode

Demonstrating the Discriminate mode.

Auto Notch Mode

Demonstrating the Auto Notch mode.

BASIC OPERATION

TURNING ON AND SETTING MODES

How to power on the detector and select operational modes like All Metal, Discriminate, and Auto Notch.

LCD TARGET DISPLAY

SENSITIVITY AND INDICATORS

ADJUSTMENT AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

How to adjust sensitivity and understand the low battery indicator.

HEADPHONE USAGE

Benefits and safety precautions for using headphones.

MODES OF OPERATION

ALL METAL MODE

Details on entering and using the All Metal mode.

DISCRIMINATION MODE

Details on entering and using the Discriminate mode.

AUTO NOTCH MODE

Details on entering and using the Auto Notch mode.

AUDIO TARGET ID

IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES

PINPOINTING

Techniques for accurately locating a buried target.

COIL MOVEMENT

Proper methods for swinging the search coil for effective detection.

SWEEPING AND SIGNAL INTERPRETATION

METAL DETECTING APPLICATIONS

COINSHOOTING

Using the detector for finding coins, with specific settings.

RELIC HUNTING

Guidance on searching for historical relics.

CACHE HUNTING

Instructions for finding hidden caches using ALL METAL mode.

JEWELRY HUNTING

Tips for finding jewelry, especially in trashy areas.

OTHER APPLICATIONS

Using the detector for property markers, parts, and lost keys.

ACCESSORIES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TREASURE HUNTER'S CODE OF ETHICS

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION