Garrett Graphic Target Profiling 1350, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... detector with PowerMaster circuitry This high performance metal detector harnesses the power of advanced Digital Signal Processor DSP technology to provide extremely accurate multiple channel filtering continuous adaptation to hunting speeds and automatic ground tracking for superior depth discrimination and pinpointing performance The GTP is easy to operate and those who demand it will find the ...

Page 3: ...o Threshold 15 Frequency 15 Volume 15 Tone 16 Salt Elimination 16 Tone ID 16 Backlight 17 Battery Type 17 OPERATE 19 ACCEPT REJECT 19 PINPOINT PROFILING 21 LAST MODE 21 and 22 LCD Graphic Display Target ID Guide Legend 23 Upper Scale 23 Lower Scale 23 Numerical Reference Guide 24 Profiling Display 24 Battery 24 Operating Instructions 25 Overload Audio 31 Coin Depth Measurement 31 ...

Page 4: ...s 33 Test Plot Construction 34 Bench Testing 35 Batteries 37 Headphone Jack 40 Battery Pack Hip Mount 40 Searchcoils 41 Maintenance 42 Service and Repair 43 Mind Your Manners 45 RAM Books 47 Warning 49 RAM Books Order Form 51 Features and Specifications 53 ...

Page 5: ...e to carefully read through this Owner s Manual Your GTP 1350 is the first of its class to offer size information that will enable you to know more about your target before you dig With its exciting profiling technology you can know the size Small Medium Large of a target before you dig And when coupled with Garrett s highly acclaimed PROformance searchcoils you search deeper and cover more ground...

Page 6: ...digging treasure and less time digging trash As the one of the world s most intelligent detectors the GTP 1350 is factory preset to begin operation in the COINS mode Simply press the POWER touchpad on your new GTP 1350 and immediately begin hunting without the troublesome interference from typical trash items or ground minerals Of course you can easily adjust the detector to operate in other hunti...

Page 7: ...have the complete set of parts which include Control Housing with S shaped Ramrod Stem Upper Stem Lower Stem with Spring Clip Two 2 Mounting Washers One 1 Wing Nut One 1 Threaded Bolt Searchcoil with Cable Instruction Video Warranty Registration Card If any part is missing please contact your local dealer ...

Page 8: ...s GTP ASSEMBLY No tools are required to assemble the GTP 1350 Hand tighten all necessary parts 1 Press the two Mounting Washers into the Lower Stem See Figure 1 Figure 1 2 Slide the searchcoil onto the Stem Figure 2 Figure 2 ...

Page 9: ...and Searchcoil Hand tighten the searchcoil assembly with the remaining Wing Nut See Figure 3 Figure 3 4 Depress the Spring Clip and insert the Control Housing into the Upper Stem 5 Depress the Spring Clip in the Lower Stem to adjust to the most comfortable operating length See Figure 4 Figure 4 ...

Page 10: ...s 6 Wrap the Searchcoil cable snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the stem See Figure 5 10 Figure 5 7 Insert the Cable into the Connector of the Control Housing and hand tighten See Figure 6 Figure 6 ...

Page 11: ...cated beneath the arm rest POWER Touchpad Press the POWER touchpad once to turn the detector ON or OFF The detector will beep twice when turned ON and once when turned OFF If after making adjustments to the 1350 you wish to return to the factory recommended settings press and hold the POWER touchpad for approximately ten 10 seconds or until the detector beeps twice ...

Page 12: ... touchpad to scroll through the MENU options to make adjustments to the detector s settings Press the MENU touchpad to advance to each item in the MENU selection or press the OPERATE touchpad after making an adjustment to resume hunting The 1350 will automatically return to the OPERATE mode if no touchpads are pressed within 30 seconds MODE Discrimination Mode Press the or touchpad to select the d...

Page 13: ...f junk targets is to be expected on occasion JEWELRY MODE Designed to eliminate trash targets such as lower conductivity items and bottle caps while still detecting jewelry RELICS MODE Designed to eliminate trash targets normally associated with relic hunting while retaining good targets in the lower conductivity range ZERO MODE Designed to hunt with no discrimination and alert the operator of eve...

Page 14: ...on the Lower Scale of the LCD panel The 1350 s Sensitivity setting can be adjusted from 3 least sensitive to 12 most sensitive The default SENSITIVITY setting is set to 9 approximately 75 percent It may be necessary to reduce the SENSITIVITY setting in locations where abnormal amounts of interference trash or other metal detectors are present In these situations reduce the sensitivity until the au...

Page 15: ...d hum made by the detector when no metal is being detected FREQUENCY Press the or touchpad to select between 4 four operating FREQUENCY settings indicated on the Lower Scale of the LCD panel The FREQUENCY setting may need to be changed when nearby electronic equipment or other metal detectors cause interference VOLUME Press the or touchpad to adjust the VOLUME indicated on the Lower Scale of the L...

Page 16: ...ION The SALT ELIMINATION MODE eliminates interference caused by wetted salt a feature that is particularly helpful when hunting on saltwater beaches Tone ID Press the touchpad to activate the TONE ID or the touchpad to deactivate flashing the TONE ID When activated the TONE ID feature produces tones of varying pitches to indicate a target s conductivity high conductivity targets produce a high pit...

Page 17: ...BACKLIGHT or the touchpad to deactivate flashing the BACKLIGHT The BACKLIGHT illuminates the LCD screen for low light or night hunting conditions BATTERY TYPE When using rechargeable batteries press the touchpad to activate the RECHARGEABLE battery option Press the touchpad to deactivate flashing the RECHARGEABLE battery option when using standard batteries This setting affects only the battery me...

Page 18: ...on changes but the pitch remains the same e g a small target produces a quick standard tone a medium target produces a medium standard tone a large target produces a long standard tone The tone of the detector changes to indicate the conductivity of the target e g low conductivity produces a low tone medium conductivity produces a standard tone high conductivity produces a high belltone The tone d...

Page 19: ...shown on the Lower Scale of the LCD screen Press the or touchpad to move the Target ID cursor to the right or left Press the ACCEPT REJECT touchpad to activate or delete the LCD cursor located on the Lower Scale directly below the Target ID cursor Press the OPERATE touchpad to resume hunting when Notch Discrimination modifications are completed The GTP 1350 does not produce an audible response whe...

Page 20: ...tings can also be modified quickly when an unwanted target is located while hunting When an unwanted target is discovered press the ACCEPT REJECT touchpad to create a Notch delete the cursor for that specific target You may want to customize your Discrimination settings when you are looking for a specific item a lost earring for example You can use the matching earring to set notches on your GTP 1...

Page 21: ...arget size information To exit the PROFILING feature briefly press and release the PINPOINT PROFILING touchpad again When enabled the PROFILING feature visually indicates the size Small Medium Large of detected targets on the LCD screen as well as with three 3 distinct audio durations See page 27 30 for more information LAST MODE Touchpad Returns the detector to the previous Discriminate Mode This...

Page 22: ...ctors and Touchpad Press the and touchpads to move the Target ID cursor when modifying Discrimination settings and when adjusting all MENU settings LCD DISPLAY 22 Target ID Guide Lower Scale Upper Scale Profiling Display ...

Page 23: ...get size shown on the Profiling display Upper Scale The Upper Scale located at the top of the LCD screen is used to display the Target ID cursor which indicates the probable identity of a detected target When the Pinpoint button is held down this scale is used to display the strength of the Pinpoint target signal as a bar increasing from left to right Lower Scale The Lower Scale or Notch Discrimin...

Page 24: ...ointing Numerical Reference Guide The Numerical Reference Guide is used to indicate SENSITIVITY THRESHOLD FREQUENCY VOLUME and TONE settings as well as the depth in inches of a coin sized target when pinpointing Profiling Display Located at the bottom of the LCD screen the Profiling Display indicates the size of a target Small Medium and Large Battery The Battery scale shown on the bottom right ha...

Page 25: ...ception of modifications made to the Notch Discrimination settings in the pre programmed Modes See ACCEPT REJECT on page 19 for additional information The GTP 1350 is engineered with Automatic Ground Balance technology to continuously measure ground mineralization and automatically adjust itself for optimum performance 3 Begin scanning by moving the searchcoil from side to side in front of you in ...

Page 26: ...etected The Target ID cursor will appear directly below the Target ID Guide to reference the probable identity of the target Highly mineralized soils can occasionally produce improper Target ID readings Raising the searchcoil an inch or two as you scan over such soils can be helpful Remember to keep the searchcoil level and at a constant height Be aware that encrustation or patina may also affect ...

Page 27: ...o the Upper Scale will also indicate when you are directly over the target by displaying the greatest signal strength increasing from left to right Simultaneously the Lower Scale will indicate the depth in inches of a coin sized target A target larger than a coin will indicate a depth reading that is shallower than it actually is and visa versa for a target smaller than a coin Note that the Upper ...

Page 28: ...ts range from approximately 1 5 to 4 four inches in diameter e g silver dollar or flattened drink can Targets greater than 4 four inches are classified as Large To obtain accurate size information repeatedly sweep the searchcoil side to side 7 seven inches past the center of the target in a smooth continuous motion The full sweep motion should cover a total of 14 inches 7 inches from each side of ...

Page 29: ...oduce inaccurate results if necessary scan the target from different angles Release the PINPOINT button and repeatedly swing the searchcoil from side to side not front to back using a smooth steady and continuous motion to Profile the target Be sure to make a consistent sweep width of 14 inches The speed at which you swing the coil can range from as slow as 1 2 seconds between consecutive beeps up...

Page 30: ...ases the PROFILING display may change between sizes on successive sweeps i e a screw cap may read Small to Medium When Profiling a target a distinctive chirp at the beginning of each audible signal means that you re achieving a valid target profile The audio s duration short medium or long denotes the target s size Small Medium Large The target size will also be shown on the Profiling display Targ...

Page 31: ...dicated by a machine gun sound raise the searchcoil a few inches until the overload audio ceases COIN DEPTH MEASUREMENT PinpointthetargetasmentionedinthePINPOINTING section While still pressing the PINPOINT touchpad check the Lower Scale to determine the coin depth in inches You will notice that coin depth always indicates the shallowest most accurate reading and will not be overwritten by subsequ...

Page 32: ...ere the Target ID cursor is illuminated on the Upper Scale is verified Often a junk target has been found when a Target ID cursor illuminates irregularly It is not unusual for a junk target such as an aluminum soft drink can to give an audio signal indicating that a good target has been discovered due to its conductivity However the Profiling Display can aid in the identification of such targets b...

Page 33: ...t of one or two inches above the ground while you scan at the rate of two to five feet per second When scanning do not hurry Be methodical Overlap each scan sweep at least 25 percent of the searchcoil s width Wear headphones to avoid ambient noises and to concentrate on scanning When you are searching in the ZERO Discrimination Mode every metallic target will produce an audible sound ...

Page 34: ... rings nails foil pull tabs and bottle caps Bury larger items such as a 12 ounce soda can approximately ten 10 inches deep Clearly mark where each article is buried and its depth Scan over them while carefully studying the detection signals Newly buried objects especially coins will be more difficult to detect than items buried over time Experiment with various detection modes and pay close attent...

Page 35: ...formed as shown below with the searchcoil perpendicular to a bench floor or other non metallic object 1 Select the ZERO Discrimination Mode 2 Pass various metallic objects across the bottom of the searchcoil at a distance of about two inches Each target will cause the sound to increase which represents true non discriminating operation 3 Select the COINS Mode 4 Press the OPERATE touchpad 5 Pass th...

Page 36: ... Mode and observe the sounds produced 7 Experiment with the ACCEPT REJECT touchpad Notice which of the 24 segments are illuminated as you identify various targets 8 Keep written records of the results and use them when hunting in the field Remember that your detector is a sensitive electronic instrument but is engineered to withstand rugged treatment in the outdoors Use your detector to the fulles...

Page 37: ... batteries correctly may result in electronic damage to the detector The condition of the batteries is continuously displayed on the LCD display while the detector is turned on Five 5 or four 4 bars on the battery scale located on the LCD screen indicate the batteries are very good three 3 bars indicate the batteries are good two 2 bars and the batteries are adequate one 1 single bar indicates the...

Page 38: ...unction Completely remove all batteries from the detector when stored for extended periods Replace or remove batteries by following these instructions 1 Turn the GTP 1350 OFF by pressing the POWER touchpad 2 Slide the battery case back slightly from its normal position beneath the Arm Rest Place both thumbs on the lower sides of the cuff with your fingers on the front of the case Firm pressure wil...

Page 39: ...the polarity of the batteries and place them in the holders 7 Replace the battery holders in the GTP 1350 Ensure the rivet on each side of the battery holder is visible in the center of the battery case If the holders are replaced incorrectly it will be difficult to install the battery covers 8 Press down and firmly slide each battery cover into place CAUTION Use high quality rechargeable NiCad Ni...

Page 40: ...or traffic is excessive BATTERY PACK HIP MOUNT OPTION Hip mount adaptability is built into the GTP 1350 The purchase of an optional 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 When you slip the hip mount battery pack off and attach it to your belt with the built in clip you red...

Page 41: ...inched between the arm rest and the battery compartment SEARCHCOILS Garrett takes pride in offering you a wide selection of searchoils and accessories that enable you to personalize your detector for the way you like to hunt treasure The GTP 1350 comes with the 7x10 Elliptical searchcoil and is suitable for general hunting purposes Additional coils include 10x14 DD 9 x 12 PROformance 4 5 Crossfire...

Page 42: ...after use and wash the coil with warm soap water when necessary Protect your instrument from dust and sand as much as possible Your searchcoil is submersible however the control housing is not NEVER submerge the control housing in water and ALWAYS protect it from heavy mist rain or blowing surf Disassemble the stem and clean it after use in sandy areas When storing longer than one month remove bat...

Page 43: ...tional assistance When your detector must be returned to the factory for service make certain You have checked batteries switches and connectors Weak batteries are the most common cause of detector failure You have contacted your dealer particularly if you are not familiar with the GTP 1350 You have included a letter that fully describes the problem and conditions under which they occur Make certa...

Page 44: ...turn all coils Ship to Garrett Metal Detectors 1881 West State Street Garland Texas 75042 Call Garrett s Customer Service Department 800 527 4011 if you have further questions Please allow approximately one week for Garrett technicians to examine and repair your detector after they receive it plus anotherweekforreturnshipping Allequipment will be returned UPS or parcel post unless written authoriz...

Page 45: ...rmal Metal Detector Operators Code of Ethics I will respect private and public property all historical and archaeological sites and will not conduct metal detector searches on these lands without proper permission I will keep informed about and obey all laws regulations and rules governing federal state and local public lands I will aid law enforcement officials whenever possible I will not cause ...

Page 46: ...t leave litter or uncovered items lying around 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 46 ...

Page 47: ...with a modern metal detector such as the GTP 1350 For beginners however the new edition of Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit will prove especially interesting and helpful Treasure hunters will also appreciate the revised version of Garrett s popular Modern Metal Detectors a basic text that will help you understand all types of metal detection equipment and how to use them A special section of th...

Page 48: ...ure is known to have existed In this fine book Bob also gives helpful advice about One Touch detectors offered by Garrett Since the GTP 1350 can be used for finding gold nuggets and ore veins you will be interested in Find Gold with a Metal Detector All hobbyists are urged to familiarize themselves with this most interesting and exciting aspect of metal detecting 48 ...

Page 49: ...bserve these precautions Do not hunt in an area where you believe there may be shallowly buried underground electric lines or pipes Avoidstrikinganylineknowntobe orsuspected to be carrying electrical power Do not disturb any pipeline particularly if it could be carrying flammable gas or liquid Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target particularly in areas where you are uncertain of unde...

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Page 53: ...y Adjustable Graphic Target Analyzer GTA Target ID cursor Ground Balance Automatic Ground Tracking Headphone Jack Hip Mount Battery Pack Last Mode Switching LCD Backlit Shows Target ID and Settings Microprocessor Controlled Pinpointing Coin Depth Measurement PowerMaster Circuitry Profiling Target Size Salt Elimination Mode ScanTrack Sensitivity Depth Adjustment Speaker Surface Mount PC Board Techn...

Page 54: ...ual Target ID Settings Sensitivity Threshold Detection Frequency Volume Tone and Full Range Multi Notch Discrimination Proof of Garrett excellence is the recognition given them by the following United States patents 4 709 213 4 488 115 4 700 139 4 398 104 4 423 377 4 303 879 4 334 191 3 662 255 4 162 969 4 334 192 5 148 151 5 138 262 5 721 489 5 786 696 5 969 528 Design 274 704 and 297 221 Design ...

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