Bounty Hunter PIONEER 505 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

The Pioneer 505 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) Watch the video. It is 21 minutes long.

2) 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%.

3) 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.

4) Read this manual.

Most importantly, review the Summary of Operating Modes and
the Quick-Start Demo.

5) Use 9volt ALKALINE batteries only.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

First Texas Products, LP

1465-H Henry Brennan

El Paso, TX 79936

(915) 633-8354

M505B 4/08

Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in workmanship or
materials under normal use for five years from date of purchase to the original
user. Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under
this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty
Hunter Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products, LP.

Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not

covered by this warranty.

Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

NOTE TO FOREIGN COUNTRY CUSTOMERS

This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.

Factory warranty follows the channel of distribution.

Warranty does not cover shipping costs.

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

Published by First Texas Products, L.P.

Bounty Hunter

and Pioneer

are registered trademarks of First Texas Products, L.P.

The BOUNTY HUNTER PIONEER series of metal detectors is not associated

or connected in any way with Pioneer Corporation or

its PIONEER brand audio and video products or other products.

www.detecting.com

Detector chatters
or beeps erratically

Constant low tone or constant
repeating tones

LCD does not lock
on to one target ID
or emits multiple tones

No power, no sounds

• Use detector outdoors only
• Move away from power lines
• Keep 2 detectors at least 20’

apart

• Only dig up repeatable signals
• Reduce sensitivity until erratic

signals cease

• Replace batteries
• Use only 9V alkaline batteries

• Move coil slowly at different

angles

• Reduce sensitivity

• Replace batteries

• Check connections

• Using detector indoors
• Using detector near

power lines

• Using 2 detectors in

close proximity

• Highly oxidized buried object
• Environmental electromagnetic

interference

• Discharged batteries
• Wrong type of batteries

• Multiple targets present
• Highly oxidized target
• Sensitivity set too high

• Dead batteries
• Batteries connected improperly
• Cord not connected securely

TREASURE HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS:

• Always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching.

• Respect private property and do not enter private property without the owner’s permission.

• Take care to refill all holes and try not to leave any damage.

• Remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter found.

• Appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property.

• Act as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.

• Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures.

• All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set; always conduct yourself with

courtesy and consideration of others