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Garrett Investigator G-500 Owner's Manual

Garrett Investigator G-500 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 This amazing instrument with its computer- ized microprocessor-controlled circuitry is extremely easy to operate. Yet, those who demand it will find the Investigator G-500 meticulously adaptable to their own personal style of searching with a metal detector. This new detector is built to withstand rugged treatment in the outdoors, but you should always handle the detector carefully.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Recommendations Electronic Pinpointing Depth Measuring Battery Information Hip Mount Use Searchcoils Recommended Accessories Maintenance Repair Service Trademarks: GTA, Investigator G-500, and Recommended Reading Graphic Target Analyzer are TM of Garrett Specifications Electronics, Inc. Garrett G-500 PN 1529570 Rev B...
  • Page 4 As the world's most intelligent Lawmen and women have used their Garrett detector, the Investigator G-500 is preset at the instruments to find guns, knives, bullets and factory to begin operations in an All Metal weapons and contraband of all types.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    In selecting an Investigator G-500 ASSEMBLY you have taken the advice of experienced law enforcement officers. Now, use one of the The Investigator G-500 is shipped complete in world's most capable automatic metal detec- one carton: tors to let Garrett help you fight crime! •...
  • Page 6 Never use any kind of lubricant. 3. Depress the buttons in the lower stem and insert it into the upper stem. Let buttons pop The Investigator G-500 is equipped with eight into the holes to achieve desired stem length. (8) AA batteries.

  • Page 7: Touchpads

    1. Adjusts levels of threshold and depth late depth (sensitivity) of the detector. See 2. Moves cursor in Upper Scale when setting discrimination Set AUDIO Permits using the + and - touchpads to regu- late the audio threshold. Garrett G-500 PN 1529570 Rev B...

  • Page 8: Graphic Display

    1. Indicates target discovered 1. There are no dials to turn no controls to 2, Indicates sensitivity/threshold adjust. Just grasp the handle of your G-500, 3. Indicates maximum pinpoint signal and lower the searchcoil to a level about one 4. Indicates cursor location foot above the ground.
  • Page 9 Graphic Target Analyzer (GTA). 3. As noted, Mode A of the Investigator G-500 offers no discrimination. It will detect all metal Discovery targets.
  • Page 10 The array of data presented on the Graphic Display makes you more aware of all these targets. Additional operating experi- Because your Investigator G-500 in its facto- ence with this detector will give you a better ry-set Mode A detection mode responds audi-...

  • Page 11: Adjustments - Mode

    Upper Scale. operating levels can be easily changed. Although the instrument's maximum depth The Investigator G-500 permits a user to may be desired, this is usually not feasible "design" personal discrimination patterns because of the type of soil over which you are through touchpads.

  • Page 12: Audio Threshold

    The Investigator G-500 will indicate accurately old, which is the level of sound that is constant- the condition of standard (carbon or alkaline) ly being produced by the Investigator G-500 as or NiCad rechargeable batteries with the four it is being scanned.

  • Page 13: Headphone Jack

    Additional Information noise of people and/or traffic is excessive. Any personal preference adjustments you have set in the Investigator G-500 with the var- SETTING DISCRIMINATION ious operating functions will be retained when (Selecting Notches) the detector is turned off. Because ground...
  • Page 14 • You may be looking for only one item D a cer- segment. tain cartridge, for example. You can program the Investigator G-500 to reject all other types Second Method: Press the + and - touchpads of metal targets. to position the Upper Scale cursor above the...

  • Page 15: Bench Testing

    Investigator G-500 before taking it into the field or trying to pattern • Just make certain that a potential target does your own discrimination notches.
  • Page 16 • Experiment with the LAST MODE touchpad to switch between detection modes and look for MODE A or B to be illuminated on your Graphic Display. Practice setting discrimina- tion notches to eliminate specific targets. Garrett G-500 PN 1529570 Rev B...

  • Page 17: Operating Recommendations

    Because of the sensitivity of the Investigator item, resulting in improper classification. G-500 and its Crossfire searchcoil, it is not necessary to operate with the searchcoil Some targets, particularly flat pieces of iron touching the ground.

  • Page 18: Electronic Pinpointing

    Upper pointing. You can then utilize another function Scale of your Graphic Display. Illumination of of the Investigator G-500 for measuring depth. the scale's segments, from right to left, will indi- cate how close you are to your target.
  • Page 19 Setting Depth Garrett engineers designed your Investigator Last Mode G-500 for maximum detection depth power, Use of this touchpad can be particularly helpful but you may not always be able to operate at while scanning because it effectively converts...
  • Page 20 After you select the area for your deep. Bury the gallon can with the lid two feet test plot, scan it thoroughly and remove all below the surface. Remember to make a map Garrett G-500 PN 1529570 Rev B...
  • Page 21 When you are able to detect every- With Experience... thing in your test plot, rebury some items deep- After you have used the Investigator G-500 for er. The shell casing buried next to the bottle only a short time, you will be surprised at how cap can give you experience in Super Sniping accomplished you have become with it.
  • Page 22 Always side of the GTA display of the G-500. Four remember that all adjustments or settings you squares are visible when fully charged batter- have entered into the detector will be lost (and ies are being used.
  • Page 23 Replacement 4. Take out the two battery holders (which are 1. Turn off the Investigator G-500 , if neces- not connected by wire) by tilting the pack. sary, by pressing the POWER touchpad. Photo below shows white holders removed. 2. Slide battery case back slightly from its nor- 5.

  • Page 24: Hip Mount Use

    Hip mount adaptability is designed into the Caution: Use only high quality NiCad, carbon, Investigator G-500. The purchase of an option- alkaline or heavy duty batteries. al conversion kit is NOT NECESSARY! Since no extension cable cord is required, you never have to worry about winding it around the detector's stem or carrying it with you.

  • Page 25: Searchcoils

    Investigator G-500 to ana- lyze. Depending upon the type of metal, bottle- caps are sometimes found to be more difficult to reject than with round searchcoils.

  • Page 26: Recommended Accessories

    • Carry Bag • NiCad Battery Pack and Recharger Garrett G-500 PN 1529570 Rev B...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    500 is a sensitive electronic instrument. It is remove batteries from the detector. built to withstand rugged treatment in the out- doors. Use any 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.

  • Page 28: Repair Service

    When this detector must be returned to the fac- tory for service, always include a letter with the 9 Ship to Garrett Security Division, 1881 W. instrument that describes its problem as fully State Street, Garland, TX 75042.

  • Page 29: Recommended Reading

    An Introduction to Metal Detection. This inexpensive and easy-to-read handbook will provide basic information on just how and why your Investigator G-500 performs as it does. It too is an effective supplement to this Operator's Manual. Concerned primarily with security scanning...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Books can Battery Life: be purchased with the order blank at the back (Approximate) of this book or from your Garrett Security deal- Alkaline - 30 hrs. er. Write to Ram Publishing Co. for information Carbon Zinc - 20 hrs.
  • Page 31 "S" stem with handle-mounted control/display When searching for evidence or weapons with panel. Convertible hipmount with self-storing the Investigator G-500, observe these precau- coil cord for minimum weight and optimum bal- tions: ance.
  • Page 32 All Garrett detectors are manufactured in the BOOK ORDER FORM United States of America. Please send the following books: 1991 Garrett Metal Detectors Effective Ground Searching $ 5.95 All rights reserved Effective Security Screening $ 5.95 School Security Screening $ 5.95 Modern Metal Detectors $14.95...
  • Page 33 __Enclosed check or money order __I prefer to order through: ___MasterCard ___Visa _______________________________________________________ Credit Card Number _______________________________________________________ Expiration Date Phone Number (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) _______________________________________________________ Signature (Credit Card orders must be signed.) _______________________________________________________ NAME _______________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP Garrett G-500...
  • Page 35 1881 W. State Street Garland, Texas 75042 Tel: 972.494.6151 Fax: 972.494.1881 Email: sales@garrett.com Website: garrett.com Garrett G-500 / PN 1529570 Rev B...

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