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Quick Start Guide Visit Garrett.com to download latest full-length Vortex User’s manuals in multiple language options. ASSEMBLY Loosen upper camlock and extend stem until Loosen lower camlock and extend stem to pin locks into first pin position. Hand-tighten desired operating length. Hand-tighten the upper camlock.
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ZERO M-FREQ CONTROLS Power, Mode, Exit, Factory Reset— • Hold 1 second for power ON or OFF. • Quick-press to change Mode using Plus (+) and Minus (-) and arrows. • Quick-press to to exit MENU settings. • Hold 5 seconds to restore Factory Settings. MENU/Settings—...
Button Lock - Use to lock buttons for diving below 6 feet (2m). Simultaneously press Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons 3 times, quickly. Repeat this process to unlock buttons. Number of Tones* - VX7 and VX9 only. Select desired number of target tones. Notch Discrim - Use to eliminate areas of Target ID from audible detection.
LCD/DISPLAY ELEMENTS Target Scale—Single-tier Target ID scale indicates both ferrous and non-ferrous targets, with ferrous targets indicating toward the left, low conductivity in the middle, and high conductivity toward the right. Search Mode—Displays the current Search Mode (e.g., Zero, Standard, USA Coins, etc.). Frequency—Displays the current Frequency setting (e.g., 13 kHz, Multi-Freq.).
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LCD/DISPLAY ELEMENTS Target Scale—Two-tier Target ID scale indicates different metal types. The top scale indicates non-ferrous (conductive) targets. The lower scale indicates ferrous targets. For other LCD elements and more on Target Scale, refer to VX5 key shown to left. Wireless Headphones—Icon flashes while attempting to pair headphones.
• Connection to the Internet to perform your install. • Vortex USB-C charging cable to connect detector to your PC. • Full details available on the Garrett Direct website in the “Updates & Support” section on how to download the Garrett updates installer and create an installer account.
UNDERWATER OPERATION Upper camlock Middle shaft Dive pin 0.5" (1.25 cm) minimum (metal) position For submerged (diving) use, your Vortex can be collapsed as shown. Loosen the upper camlock and collapse middle shaft until pin locks into the position closest to the arm cuff.
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