Ultra electronic GTAX 500 user manual

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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.

TOUCHPAD CONTROL FUNCTIONS:

Power: Turns the detector on, off, or resets the detector to the factory settings.

Press once to turn the detector on.

As the detector starts the battery condition is checked audibly and di

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The Upper Scale of the LCD indicates the target found, and the setting levels of the Depth and Audio modes. This scale indicates the maximum Pinpoint signal. It also shows the cursor location for changing discrimination notches. The Lower Scale of the LCD indicates the discrimination segments. Those that are illuminated represent the discrimination pattern established. This scale, when pinpointing, indicates the depth of coin-sized targets. Battery: Indicates the condition of the

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location. Listen for the loudest, most pronounced audio signal. The Target ID Cursor will indicate the target's probable identity on the Display. The Target Guide above the cursor is an aid in determining the identity of the target. PINPOINTING: Precise pinpointing is an important feature of your detector. Press and hold the PINPOINT Touchpad and the searchcoil can remain steady and hover over the target. Slight movements of the searchcoil will be reflected on the Upper Scale of the GT

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Another way to change the discrimination pattern 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 settings. Any changes that have been made will be retained when the detector is turned off. These changes will remain until changed by the operator or until the detector is returned to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the POWER Touchpad

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Always remember that your detector is a sensitive electronic instrument. It is built to withstand rugged treatment in the outdoors. Use your Garrett detector 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. Try to avoid temperature extremes as much as possible, such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk during hot summer months or outdoors in sub-freezing weather. Keep you detect

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Please allow approximately one week for Garrett 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 written authorization is given by you to ship collect by air parcel post, UPS Blue (air) or air freight. MIND YOUR MANNERS Filling holes and obeying no trespassing signs are but two requirements of a dedicated metal detector hobbyist. A sincere request that Ch

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Avoid striking any line known to be or suspected 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. PATENT PROTECTION: Proof of Garrett excellence is the recognition given them by the following United States patents: 4,709,213; 4,488,115; 4,700,139; 4,398,104; 4,423,377; 4,303,879; 4,