Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AND GTAX 550 Garrett
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ULTRA GTA 500, GTAx 500, AND GTAx 550 DETECTORS The control panels of these detectors have seven (7) touchpads which control all the operating functions of the detector. Beneath the Arm Cuff are the Battery Pack and the headphone jack.
The Upper Scale of the LCD indicates the target found, and the setting le vels of the Depth and Audio modes. This scale indicates the maximu m Pinpoint signal. It also shows the cursor location for changing discrimination notches. The Lower Scale of the LCD indicates the discrim ination segments.
location. Listen for the loudest, most pronounced audio signal. The Target ID Cursor will indicate the target's probable identity on the Dis play. The Target Guide above the cursor is an aid in determining the identity of the target. PINPOINTING: Precise pinpointing is an import ant feature of your detector.
Another way to change the discrimination patte rn is to search as normal and when an unwanted target is encountered, press the "Set Disc" Touchpad and that segment will no longer be illuminated. A special note about detector operational setti ngs.
Always remember that your detector is a sens itive electronic instrument. It is built to withstand rugged treatment in the outdoors. Use your Garrett det ector to the fullest extent possible, and never feel that you have to baby it. Yet, always protect the detector and handle it with reasonable care.
Please allow approximately one week for Garr ett technicians to examine and repair your detector after they receive it, plus another week for return shipping to you. All equipment will be returned UPS or parcel post unless writt en authorization is given by you to ship collect by air parcel post, UPS Blue (air) or air freight.
Avoid striking any line known to be or su spected to be carrying electrical power. Do not disturb any pipeline, particularly if it could be carrying flammable gas or liquid. Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target, particularly in areas where you are uncertain of underground conditions.
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