User manual GARRETT GTAX1250

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GTAx 1250 DETECTOR The control panels of these detectors have eight (8) touchpads which control all the operating functions of the detector. Beneath the Arm Cuff are the Battery Pack and the headphone jack. TOUCHPAD CONTROL FUNCTIONS: Power: Turns the detector on, off, or resets the detector to the factory settings. As the detector starts the battery condition is checked audibly and displayed on the LCD Display. Also, during the detector's start-up the detector adjusts automatically for the elimination of ground minerals, and the audio threshold is set to a point that is just silent. [. . . ] The greatest deflection or illumination of segments-left to right- on the Upper Scale indicates the target is directly beneath the center of the searchcoil. At the same time on the Lower Scale the illuminated segments, left to right, indicate the depth of coin-sized items. Another method of Pinpointing and Depth Reading used by many treasure hunters is as follows. After acquiring a target, set the coil on the ground near but not directly over the target, then press and hold the Pinpoint Touchpad. Do not lift the coil from the surface but slide it around watching the LCD Display. When the two rows of segments touch each other, the target is beneath the center of the coil at the depth indicated by the lower scale. JUNK TARGETS: The detector in its initial factory default settings, will not respond audibly to most junk items. On occasion, the detector will respond with a signal that is not clear and sharp as that of a coin. Before digging some of these "blips" see where the target registers on the Graphic Display. For many trash targets the detector will show two cursors at once or will give varying target identities as multiple scans are made over the item. It is not unusual for a large object such as an aluminum soft drink can to give an audio signal indicating that a good target has been discovered. The target has been located due primarily to its size, conductivity, and nearness to the searchcoil. When you determine that it is time to turn the detector off, it takes only a simple press of the POWER Touchpad. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS: When you press the POWER Touchpad the first time, your detector is ready to operate with the factory settings in place and the discrimination set to find coins while eliminating most trash from detection. Many hunters never change from this "Notch" pattern. If you wish to change operating modes however, press the Select Touchpad to display the five modes available. Using the arrows scroll through those shown and select the desired mode. It will be lit constantly while the others are flashing. If you wish to alter the adjustments of other modes and functions, press Select to scroll through the menu. Should this be the only change desired, press Operate and begin hunting. The discrimination pattern is easily adjusted to meet the operating needs of any detector operator. From locating only one specific item, to locating all metals, it is simply a matter of pressing a couple of touchpads. Press the directional arrow to move the cursor either left or right. When it comes to the position you wish to turn on or off, press the "Accept or Reject" touchpad. [. . . ] You have included a note with the detector describing the problems you are encountering with this detector and conditions under which they occur. Make certain to include your name, address and a phone number where you can be contacted between 8:30 a. m. You have carefully packed the detector in its original shipping carton or other suitable box. Make certain that proper insulation or packing material is used to keep all parts secure. [. . . ]