THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
GARRETT METAL DETECTORS!
Your new Garrett
ATX
™ is a highly advanced pulse induction detector that is
backed by 50 years of extensive research and development. It was specifically
designed to overcome the most challenging prospecting and relic hunting envi-
ronments, including extremely mineralized soils and saltwater environments.
Although the
ATX
was designed for the extreme needs of gold prospectors, it
is a highly capable instrument for many other types of searching. Its ability to
overcome mineralized soils, salts and mineralized stones, bricks, terra cotta,
etc., creates numerous opportunities for industrial use, historical archaeology,
game wardens (detection of poachers’ bullets), etc.
Relic hunters who encounter areas of highly mineralized ground will benefit
from detection depths not available from conventional detectors. The optional
20” Deepseeker searchcoil is ideal for use in searching for caches and other
deeply buried large objects.
In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the
ATX
,
you are urged to carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTROLS/QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................2
ATX
COMPONENTS .........................................................................................................4
LIST OF PARTS ................................................................................................................5
EQUIPMENT SETUP ........................................................................................................6
POWER ON/BATTERY CHECK ........................................................................................8
AUDIO SIGNALS/INDICATORS ........................................................................................9
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................11
Primary and Secondary Controls ...........................................................................11
Motion vs. Non-Motion Detection Mode ...............................................................11
Discrimination ........................................................................................................13
Sensitivity ................................................................................................................14
Threshold ................................................................................................................14
Volume ....................................................................................................................15
Ground Balance ......................................................................................................16
Ground Track ..........................................................................................................17
Retune .....................................................................................................................18
Pinpoint ...................................................................................................................18
Frequency Scan ......................................................................................................18
Iron Check ...............................................................................................................19
Factory Reset ..........................................................................................................20
SEARCHCOIL BASICS ...................................................................................................21
PINPOINTING TECHNIQUES .........................................................................................22
BENCH TESTING ...........................................................................................................24
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................26
WATER USE ...................................................................................................................28
SEARCHCOIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ......................................................................30
BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND CHARGING ..................................................................33
STORING
ATX
IN SOFT CASE ........................................................................................35
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .........................................................................................38
METAL DETECTING CODE OF ETHICS .........................................................................39
CAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................40
WARRANTY AND SERVICE............................................................................................41
ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................................................42
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