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Summary of Contents for Garrett Vortex VX5
- Page 1 User Manual THE WORLD’S FIRST FULLY TRANSFORMABLE DETECTOR SERIES...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Steps ................ Vortex Frequency Options .......16 Vortex Carton Contents ........... LCD Display Elements .........18 VX5 ..................18 Assembly..............5 VX7 ..................19 VX9 ..................19 Assembled Detector ..........6 Target ID and Tone Information....20 Battery Information ..........7 Auto Ground Balance ..........21 Basic Controls .................. -
Page 3: Quick Start Steps
Quick Start Steps Power ON. Press and release the Mode/ Power button. Vortex powers on in the last mode used and is ready to search. ZERO M-FREQ Select Mode. Tap the Mode button to select a different detection mode, if desired. Scroll through the Mode choices using arrows and the Plus (+) or Minus (-) buttons. -
Page 4: Vortex Carton Contents
Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis Certifications: FCC, CE, UK, CA, IC, AS/NZ Adjust arm cuff, if needed. aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif ne peut pas © 2024 Garrett Electronics, Inc. PN 1559200.B.1124 EC#11216 Nut, bolt, mounting washers... -
Page 5: Assembly
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. (Note: second pin position camlock. (Note: do not tighten the camlocks can be used to extend stem length.) without a stem inserted into them.) ... -
Page 6: Assembled Detector
Assembled Detector Arm Strap Arm Cuff Display Screen, Pushbutton Controls Grip Control Detector Stand Upper Metallic Waterproof Battery Stem Charging Port (USB-C) Upper Camlock 1/8” (3mm) Waterproof Headphone Jack Middle Metallic Stem Lower Camlock Lower Plastic Stem DD Searchcoil... -
Page 7: Battery Information
Battery Information Basic Information Detecting with a Power Bank Battery Type: Internal Lithium-Ion In the event of a depleted battery in the field, Battery Life: 15 hrs typical, depending on Vortex can be operated while plugged into any settings external 5V USB power pack via USB cable. Recom- Battery Scale: 25% per pixel, bottom pixel flashes mend attaching power pack to arm cuff. -
Page 8: Basic Controls
See “Ground Balance” section for more details. This button is also used for Notch Discrimination adjustments. Pinpoint—Hold for pinpointing function to precisely locate targets. Vortex features and specifications subject to change without notice. Go to garrett.com/sport/vortex to check for the latest software updates. -
Page 9: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Press the Menu button once to enter the Menu item selection area. Then use the arrows to scroll up or down through the different settings. Use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) buttons to change the setting or turn the feature on or off. -
Page 10: Backlight
Use the (+) or (–) buttons to switch on or off the built-in Z-Lynk wireless operation. Press (+) to pair Garrett Z-Lynk enabled wireless headphones and press (-) to unpair headphones. This icon flashes when the detector is attempting to pair with headphones, and is solid when properly paired. -
Page 11: Notch Discrimination
Menu Settings Notch Discrim Use to eliminate targets from audible detection. For VX7 and VX9 models where multiple Target ID scales are present in Multi-Frequency operation, use arrows to move between Target ID scales. Use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) buttons to move cursor left and right along the Target ID scale. -
Page 12: High Resolution Iron Discrim
Menu Settings High-Resolution Iron Discrim Use Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons to increase or decrease the amount of iron (ferrous) discrimination that is applied. The discrim level can be adjusted from zero (no iron discrimination) to 39 (maximum iron discrimination). Bottlecap Reject control (available on VX9 model) This feature is used to help discriminate out bottlecaps and similar undesired, flat, tricky iron items while in Multi-Frequency operation only. -
Page 13: Search Modes
FAST while operating in CUSTOM Multi-Frequency. Each Garrett Vortex detector includes a number of pre- using the arrows and the Plus (+) or Minus (-) set search modes, based on your desired targets (i.e. buttons. Tap Mode again to exit, or wait twenty (20) United States Coins) or your search area (i.e. -
Page 14: Standard Mode
Search Modes Standard Mode Standard is ideal for detecting most international coins, and for finding all types of jewelry and non- STANDARD ferrous relics. Standard Mode is available in any fre- 13 kHz quency. Recovery Speed is set to the default speed. Iron Discrimination is set to 27, eliminating many non- desired ferrous items from audible detection. -
Page 15: Custom Mode
Search Modes Custom Mode Standard Mode. Begin with this setup, and then make desired alterations to iron discrimination and Notch Can be programmed by the operator and Vortex will Discrim, and they will be saved. retain the changes when the detector is switched off. The factory preset for Custom Mode is the same as the Custom Mode is available on VX5, VX7, and VX9 models. -
Page 16: Vortex Frequency Options
This advanced MD-MF analysis takes place within all improved detection on targets of all types. three Vortex models. It is most visible on the VX9 model, Garrett’s exclusive Multi-Dimensional Multi-Fre- whose LCD includes a multi-axis Target ID with three quency (MD-MF) technology also analyzes the targets distinct scales (see Figure A). - Page 17 Vortex Frequency Options Figure A COMPLEX FERROUS (IRON) SCALE NON-FERROUS SCALE SIMPLE FERROUS (IRON) SCALE indicate toward the left side of the scale. High conduc- detectors into thinking they are coins. Bottlecaps can tivity items, such as thick silver coins, will indicate to- appear simultaneously on the central conductive scale, ward the right side of this scale.
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Page 18: Lcd Display Elements
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., Multi-Freq. -
Page 19: Vx7
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 (iron) targets. For other LCD elements and more on Target Scale, refer to VX5 key shown on adjacent page. Wireless Headphones—Icon flashes while attempting to pair headphones. -
Page 20: Target Id And Tone Information
Target ID and Tone Information Digital Target ID a thick silver coin will ID in the 90s. In addition, mineral- The large Digital Target ID numeral on the Vortex LCD ized soils can cause Target ID errors, especially for small provides a value from 0 to 99 to help identify targets and/or deep targets. -
Page 21: Auto Ground Balance
Auto Ground Balance Detector performance can be negatively affected by ground mineralization. Vortex can be ground bal- anced automatically to cancel unwanted ground GND BAL Ground Balance signals and obtain maximum stability and target reading of 92.75 detection. indicates highly Note: Always locate an area of soil free of metal ferrous soil content. -
Page 22: Iron Audio
Low-High-Low response to flat iron objects Refer to the illustrations below regarding the use of Iron Audio and High Res Iron Discrimination on the VX5 model (3 tones). IRON AUDIO OFF: Normal division of Vortex VX5’s low, medium, and high audio tones. IRON AUDIO OFF: With High Resolution Iron Discrimination set to 20, all targets below 20 are silent. - Page 23 Iron Audio Refer to the illustrations below regarding the use of Iron Audio and High Res Iron Discrimination on the VX7 and VX9 models. IRON AUDIO OFF: Normal division of Vortex’s five audio tones that are in use on VX7 and VX9 models. (See previous page for Iron Audio feature depicted on the VX5 model with three audio tones.) IRON AUDIO OFF:...
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Page 24: Underwater Operation
Your Vortex can be used for searching shallow bodies of water, such as shorelines, creeks, rivers, and swimming areas. Since radio signals do not transmit through water, wired headphones must be utilized. (Garrett offers an optional, full-submersible set of Vortex dive headphones.) -
Page 25: Detecting Tips And Techniques
Detecting Techniques and Tips If you are new to metal detecting, start searching in Scan your searchcoil parallel to plow lines and the areas with sandy and loose soil to make it easier to water’s edge. This will minimize the negative effects learn how to use your metal detector, how to pinpoint caused by uneven ground in plowed fields and varying a target, and how to recover it. -
Page 26: Pinpointing
8.5" x 11" DD Raider searchcoil. Note: Alternative pinpointing methods using a DD searchcoil are demonstrated on the Vortex training video, which can be seen at For the best pinpointing results, maintain a constant height above garrett.com. the ground (e.g. 1 inch). -
Page 27: Updates And Upgrades
Please visit Note: To access any updates, you must be a registered Garrett’s website or Garrett’s online store for full details on user on the garrett.com/store/ website. the detector transformation process. Connect to... -
Page 28: General Advice
• I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind, including fences, signs and buildings. Your Garrett detector is rugged, designed for outdoor use. However, as with all electronic equipment, there • I will always fill the holes I dig. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM SOLUTION 1. Connect to charger and verify the battery icon is blinking (indicating charge is in progress). No power 2. Check charging cable and charger. 1. Ensure the coil connector is secure and the coil cable is snugly wound around the stem. 2. -
Page 30: Regulatory Info
Press and hold the power shipping and import charges, do not attempt to return button for 5 seconds to return to the recommended a Garrett product to the factory in the United States. factory settings. Information on international warranty/repair needs can be found on the Garrett website: www.garrett. -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
3 lbs (1.38 kgs) with 8.5” x 11” coil) Fully Waterproof to 16 ft (5m) 16 ft (5m) 16 ft (5m) 3 Years, 3 Years, 3 Years, Warranty Limited Parts/Labor Limited Parts/Labor Limited Parts/Labor © 2024 Garrett Electronics, Inc. PN 1559800.A.1124...
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