User manual GARRETT GTAX1250

[. . . ] Salt Elimination: A Search Aid provided to eliminate the interference caused by the presence of wetted salt. Belltone is the factory setting that is sounded when a target of high conductivity is encountered. Other targets will report a standard audio signal and low conductivity targets will give a low audio sound. Backlight:-- Use this function to light the detector control panel so it may be seen at night or in dark places. [. . . ] Slight movements of the searchcoil will be reflected on the Upper Scale of the GTA Display. 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. 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. 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. When it comes to the position you wish to turn on or off, press the "Accept or Reject" touchpad. It is so easy to customize the discrimination pattern to fit your own desires. Another way to change the discrimination pattern is to search as normal and when an unwanted target is encountered, press the "Reject" Touchpad and that segment will no longer be illuminated. [. . . ] I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind, including fence, signs and buildings and will always fill holes I dig. I will not destroy property, buildings or the remains of ghost towns and other deserted structures. I will carry all trash and dug targets with me when I leave each search area. I will observe the Golden Rule, using good outdoor manners and conducting myself at all times in a manner which will add to the stature and public image of all people engaged in the field of metal detection. WARNING! Any metal detector may discover underground power lines, explosives or other items which when struck could cause personal injury. [. . . ]