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CONTROLS
1. Power, Mode, Exit, and Factory
Reset—Hold 1 second for power ON or OFF.
Quick-press to change Modes or to exit MENU settings. Press and hold 5 seconds to
restore Factory Settings.
2.
MENU/Settings— Press once to enter Menu items. Use
down through different settings. Use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) buttons to change setting.
Sensitivity - Indicates current Sensitivity setting.
Volume - Overall volume control setting for headphones and built-in speaker.
Iron Audio - Allows the user to hear discriminated iron.
Iron Volume - Select 1-8 to adjust the volume of iron/ferrous targets, while volume
of non-ferrous targets remains at normal level.
Frequency Options - VX5: Multi-Frequency (Multi-Freq.) and 13kHz
VX7: Multi-Freq., Multi-Salt, 5kHz, and 13kHz
VX9: Multi-Freq., Multi-Salt, 5kHz, 9kHz, 13kHz, 18kHz, 25kHz
Channel - Select 1-8 to eliminate electrical interference.
Recovery Speed - Select 1- 3 on VX9 to control target reactivity/separation.
Two speeds on VX7. Fixed recovery speed on VX5.
Backlight - Turn on to illuminate LCD.
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Wireless Headphones - Flashes while attempting to pair, solid when paired.
Available on VX7 and VX9 models.
Notch Discrim - Use to eliminate areas of Target ID from audible detection. Use
Plus (+) or Minus (-) buttons to move cursor along each scale and
move between Target ID scales. Tap Ground Balance button to accept or reject a notch.
High-Resolution Iron Discrim - Allows user to adjust iron (ferrous) discrimination level.
3. Ground
Balance—Hold down while bouncing coil above ground until ground response
disappears or becomes as small as possible. Also used during Notch Discrim adjustments.
4.
Pinpoint—Hold for pinpointing function to precisely locate targets.
SEARCH MODES
Zero Discrimination
Detects every type of metal. All discrimi-
nation pixels are switched on. No metal
targets have been notched out (eliminat-
ed). Use this mode to find all metal items
or when the material of the desired object
is unknown.
Standard
Most iron targets are notched out. This
mode is ideal for locating relics, jewelry,
and most international coins.
US Coins
Designed to find U.S. and similar coins, and
to eliminate common trash items such as
iron, foil, and pull-tabs.
Custom
Settings programmed by the user are
retained when the detector is switched off.
Factory preset is Standard Mode.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
Mode:
Standard
Sensitivity:
6
Volume:
8
Iron Audio:
OFF
Iron Volume:
4
Vortex features and specifications subject to change.
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Beach*
By default, Beach Mode operates only
in the Multi-Salt frequency setting. Iron
Discrimination is set to eliminatine most
common ferrous items from detection.
Thin Coins**
Enhanced audio on targets within a select
Target ID range, such as gold coins, small
Roman coins, and thin, hammered coins.
Audio volume is suppressed for common
ferrous targets and for highly conductive
targets.
Fast**
Increased Reaction speed and suppressed
audio volume on common ferrous targets.
Ideal for use in competition hunts and for
high-trash areas.
* Available only on VX7 and VX9 models.
** Available only on VX9 model.
Frequency:
Multi-Freq.
Channel:
4
Recovery Speed:
1
Backlight:
Off
Wireless:
Off
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