Welcome to the Garrett AT Pro Manual, your comprehensive guide to mastering this powerful, all-terrain metal detector. Designed for both beginners and experienced users, this manual provides detailed insights into the detector’s advanced features, including Target ID technology, discrimination settings, and operational modes, ensuring you get the most out of your detecting adventures.
1.1 Overview of the Garrett AT Pro Metal Detector
The Garrett AT Pro is a versatile, all-terrain metal detector designed for locating deeply buried coins, jewelry, and relics. Weighing just 1400 grams, it combines advanced features like Target ID technology, patented discrimination, and dual indicator scales for precise detection. Suitable for both beginners and experts, it excels in challenging environments, offering Standard and Pro modes to cater to diverse user needs and terrains.
1.2 Importance of Reading the Manual
Reading the Garrett AT Pro Manual is essential to unlock the detector’s full potential. It provides detailed guidance on advanced features, troubleshooting, and customization, ensuring optimal performance in various terrains. By understanding the detector’s capabilities and proper usage, users can maximize their detecting efficiency and avoid common mistakes, making every search more productive and enjoyable.
Key Features and Technologies
The Garrett AT Pro boasts exclusive Target ID technology, patented discrimination features, and dual indicator scales for enhanced detection accuracy. Designed for all-terrain use, it ensures precise target analysis.
2.1 Garrett’s Exclusive Target ID Technology
Garrett’s Target ID Technology provides precise numerical identification of detected objects, helping distinguish between different metals and artifacts. This advanced system delivers accurate target analysis, enabling users to make informed decisions in the field. By utilizing a numerical scale, it simplifies identifying valuable items while rejecting unwanted targets, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during metal detection activities.
2.2 Patented Discrimination Features
The Garrett AT Pro boasts patented discrimination features that enable precise filtering of unwanted targets, such as trash or common metals, while detecting valuable items. These advanced settings allow users to customize their search preferences, ensuring optimal performance in various environments. The detector’s ability to distinguish between different materials enhances efficiency and accuracy, making it a powerful tool for both casual and professional treasure hunters.
2.3 Dual Indicator Scales for Discrimination and Target Analysis
The Garrett AT Pro features dual indicator scales that provide users with clear visual feedback during detection. These scales display discrimination settings and target analysis simultaneously, allowing for precise adjustments and accurate identification of potential finds. This dual functionality enhances the detector’s versatility, enabling users to efficiently distinguish between different materials and optimize their search results in various environments.
Technical Specifications and Build
The Garrett AT Pro weighs 1400 grams, offering portability and ease of use. It achieves depths of up to 1400 mm, powered by AA batteries, and features a rugged, weather-resistant design suitable for all-terrain exploration.
3.1 Weight and Portability (1400 grams)
The Garrett AT Pro weighs 1400 grams, making it lightweight and easy to handle for extended periods. Its portability enhances usability across various terrains, allowing detectors to maneuver effortlessly in challenging environments while maintaining stability and performance during searches.
3.2 Depth Capability (Up to 1400 mm)
The Garrett AT Pro offers an impressive depth capability of up to 1400 mm, enabling detection of deeply buried relics, coins, and jewelry. This feature makes it ideal for challenging terrains and professional-level searches, ensuring users can locate hidden treasures even in difficult conditions with remarkable accuracy and reliability.
3.3 Battery Type and Power Management
The Garrett AT Pro operates on AA batteries, ensuring reliable performance in the field. Its efficient power management system provides long battery life, even during extended searches. The detector is designed to optimize energy use, allowing users to enjoy uninterrupted detecting sessions. Proper battery maintenance and replacement are essential for maintaining optimal performance and longevity of the device.
Operating Modes
The Garrett AT Pro features two operating modes—Standard for beginners and Pro for advanced users. Each mode offers tailored functionality to suit different skill levels and preferences.
4.1 Standard Mode for Beginners
The Garrett AT Pro offers a Standard Mode designed for beginners, providing a user-friendly experience with simplified settings. This mode eliminates complexity, allowing new users to focus on basic detection techniques without advanced features. It offers pre-configured discrimination and sensitivity levels, making it easier to start detecting right away. The intuitive interface helps beginners learn the fundamentals of metal detecting with confidence and ease.
4.2 Pro Mode for Advanced Users
The Pro Mode on the Garrett AT Pro is tailored for experienced users, offering advanced customization options. This mode allows for precise control over discrimination, sensitivity, and target analysis, enabling users to optimize performance in challenging environments. With detailed target ID and adjustable settings, Pro Mode empowers seasoned detectorists to refine their techniques and uncover deeper, more elusive targets with greater accuracy and efficiency.
Control Panel Overview
The Garrett AT Pro control panel features intuitive buttons and indicators, including power, retune, and adjustment switches. LED indicators and proportional audio/vibration pulses help users navigate settings efficiently.
5.1 Power Button and Initialization
Press and release the power button to activate the Garrett AT Pro. Initialization begins with two beeps and the LED lighting up. For factory reset, hold the power button for 5-10 seconds until a fast double beep sounds. Always ensure the detector is initialized away from metal objects for accurate calibration. Consult the manual for troubleshooting initialization issues.
5.2 Discrimination and Sensitivity Adjustments
Adjust the Discrimination control to filter out unwanted targets, such as trash or foil. Use the Sensitivity knob to optimize detection depth and accuracy in various environments. Higher sensitivity enhances depth but may increase false signals. Customizing these settings ensures improved performance and reduces interference. Refer to the manual for best practices in tailoring adjustments for specific hunting conditions.
5.3 Ground Balance and Pinpointing Features
The Garrett AT Pro offers Manual Ground Balance to compensate for mineralized soils, ensuring accurate detection. The Pinpointing feature helps locate targets precisely by pressing the mode switch, emitting a steady tone. Use the middle tone ID to identify non-ferrous targets. These features enhance accuracy and efficiency, making it easier to recover buried treasures in challenging environments. The manual provides detailed tips for optimal use.
Setup and Assembly
Unpack and assemble the Garrett AT Pro by attaching the search coil and stem. Adjust the detector to your height for comfort and ensure all connections are secure. Follow the manual for clear step-by-step instructions to prepare your detector for use, ensuring optimal performance right from the start.
6.1 Unpacking and Initial Assembly
Welcome to the Garrett AT Pro unpacking guide. Carefully remove the detector from its packaging and inventory all components, including the search coil, stem, and control box. Attach the search coil to the stem, ensuring a secure connection. Follow the manual’s visual aids for proper assembly. Tighten all screws firmly and verify that all cables are properly connected. Your detector is now ready for adjustment and use.
6.2 Adjusting the Detector for Comfort and Use
Adjust the Garrett AT Pro to fit your needs. The telescoping stem allows for height customization, ensuring comfort during long searches. Secure the arm cuff to maintain stability and control. Familiarize yourself with the control panel, adjusting sensitivity and ground balance as needed. These settings optimize performance for various terrains and conditions, ensuring accurate detection and ease of use.
Search and Detection Techniques
Use the Garrett AT Pro’s Target ID and discrimination features to enhance your search. Dual indicator scales provide insights, while adjustable settings optimize performance in various terrains for effective detection.
7.1 Best Practices for Searching in Various Terrains
Optimize your Garrett AT Pro performance by adapting to terrain. In mineralized soils, use manual ground balance for stability. For trashy areas, adjust sensitivity and discrimination settings to minimize false signals. When searching in wet conditions or beaches, utilize the detector’s waterproof design and pinpointing features. Always sweep systematically and adjust settings based on the environment for better target detection and accuracy.
7.2 Using the Pinpointing Feature Effectively
Activate the pinpointing feature after detecting a target to precisely locate it. Slow, overlapping sweeps ensure accurate positioning. Use the visual and audio cues to center the target. This feature reduces digging time and prevents damage to finds. Ideal for small, shallow targets or cluttered areas, it enhances efficiency in recovering coins, jewelry, or relics with minimal disturbance.
Maintenance and Care
Regularly clean the Garrett AT Pro with a soft cloth and avoid harsh chemicals. Store it in a dry place to prevent rust. Replace batteries as needed and check connections for corrosion. Proper care ensures optimal performance and extends the life of your metal detector.
8.1 Cleaning and Storage Tips
Regularly clean the Garrett AT Pro with a soft cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the finish. Store the detector in a dry, cool location to prevent rust and corrosion. Ensure all components, including the coil, are dry before storage. Inspect for damage and handle with care to maintain optimal performance and longevity.
8.2 Battery Maintenance and Replacement
The Garrett AT Pro uses AA batteries for power. Replace batteries when the detector’s performance diminishes. To replace, remove the battery compartment, insert four fresh AA batteries, and reattach securely. Avoid mixing old and new batteries or using damaged ones, as this can cause leakage. Regularly check expiration dates and ensure proper installation to maintain reliable operation and extend battery life.
Advanced Features and Customization
The Garrett AT Pro offers customizable settings for advanced users to refine detection accuracy and adapt to various environments, enhancing its versatility for diverse treasure hunting scenarios.
9.1 Custom Discrimination Settings
The Garrett AT Pro allows users to create custom discrimination profiles, enabling precise control over target detection. By adjusting these settings, you can minimize unwanted signals from trash or specific metals, optimizing performance for your hunting environment. This feature is ideal for experienced users seeking to tailor the detector’s behavior to their specific needs and terrain conditions, enhancing overall accuracy and efficiency in metal detection.
9.2 Adjusting Sensitivity for Different Environments
Adjusting the sensitivity of your Garrett AT Pro is crucial for optimizing performance in various environments. Higher sensitivity settings enhance depth and detection capabilities but may increase interference in mineralized soils. Lower settings reduce false signals but may limit detection depth. Use the detector’s automatic or manual sensitivity adjustments to customize performance for specific terrains, ensuring accurate and efficient metal detection in diverse conditions.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Identify and resolve common issues with your Garrett AT Pro, such as false signals or interference, by adjusting settings or resetting to factory defaults for optimal performance.
10.1 Resolving False Signals and Interference
False signals or interference with the Garrett AT Pro can often be resolved by adjusting the sensitivity settings or ensuring proper ground balance. If issues persist, resetting the detector to factory settings by holding the power button for 5-10 seconds may resolve the problem. Additionally, minimizing external interference sources and avoiding highly mineralized soils can improve performance and reduce false signals effectively.
10.2 Resetting to Factory Settings
To reset your Garrett AT Pro to factory settings, press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds until you hear a double beep. This action restores all settings to their default configuration, ensuring optimal performance. Note that custom adjustments, such as discrimination and sensitivity levels, will be erased, so recalibration may be necessary after the reset.
Mastering the Garrett AT Pro requires practice and patience. Explore various terrains, experiment with settings, and refer to this manual for optimal performance. Happy hunting!
11.1 Maximizing the Potential of Your Garrett AT Pro
To maximize the potential of your Garrett AT Pro, understand its advanced features like Target ID and discrimination. Experiment with modes, ground balance, and sensitivity adjustments. Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance, while customization allows tailored settings for specific hunting environments. Practice in diverse terrains to refine your skills and uncover hidden treasures with precision and confidence.
11.2 Encouragement to Explore and Practice
Embrace the adventure and continuously explore with your Garrett AT Pro. Practice in diverse terrains to refine your skills and master its features. Experiment with modes, settings, and techniques to optimize performance. Every hunt is a learning opportunity, so stay curious, persistent, and passionate about uncovering history. Happy hunting!