Garmin VIRB, VIRB Elite Owners Manual
VIRB™ Series
Owner’s Manual
May 2014 190-01627-00_0C Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................... 1
Installing a Memory Card........................................................... 1
Installing the Battery Pack......................................................... 1
Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack...................................... 1
Keys........................................................................................... 2
Mounting the Device.................................................................. 2
Turning On the Device............................................................... 2
Modes........................................................................................ 3
Viewfinder....................................................................... 3
Leveling the Device.................................................................... 3
Status Page............................................................................... 3
Video............................................................................... 3
Recording a Video..................................................................... 3
Video Settings............................................................................ 4
Advanced Recording Settings.................................................... 4
Recording Video Automatically.................................................. 4
Recording a Time-Lapse Video................................................. 4
Recording a Video Loop............................................................ 5
Connecting an External Microphone or Audio Source............... 5
Photos............................................................................. 5
Taking a Photo........................................................................... 5
Photo Settings............................................................................ 5
Taking a Delayed Photo............................................................. 5
Taking Repeated Photos........................................................... 5
Playback......................................................................... 5
Viewing Photos and Videos....................................................... 5
Viewing Video Over HDMI®....................................................... 6
Connecting Headphones........................................................... 6
Outputting Composite Video...................................................... 6
Deleting Photos and Videos....................................................... 6
Tracks............................................................................. 6
Recorded Track Log Data.......................................................... 6
Dashboards.................................................................... 7
Viewing the Dashboards............................................................ 7
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors....................................................... 7
Remote Control.............................................................. 8
Controlling the Device Remotely................................................ 8
Controlling Multiple VIRB Devices Remotely............................. 8
Operating the Device Using Your Mobile Device....................... 8
Troubleshooting.............................................................8
My device does not turn on........................................................ 8
My device display is hard to see................................................ 8
Some information is missing from the dashboards.................... 8
My video recordings do not look smooth................................... 8
My device turns off when I stop recording video........................ 8
Device Information.........................................................8
System Settings......................................................................... 8
Erasing Your Memory Card....................................................... 9
Extending the Battery Life.......................................................... 9
Device Care............................................................................... 9
File Types.................................................................................. 9
Connecting the Device to Your Computer................................. 9
Support and Updates................................................................. 9
Specifications............................................................................. 9
Getting More Information........................................................... 9
Index..............................................................................10
Table of Contents i
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
It is your responsibility to use the device in a safe manner.
Garmin® will not be responsible for any property damage,
injuries or deaths resulting from any use of this device in any
activities.
Installing a Memory Card
You must install a microSD™ memory card up to 64GB to use
your device. For optimal performance, use a class 10 or better
memory card.
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
1
cover.
If necessary, remove the battery pack.
2
In the battery compartment, slide the card holder À toward
3
the lens, and lift up.
Press the battery into place.
4
Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
5
Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was
not provided by Garmin. Attempting to charge a battery that was
not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void the
warranty.
NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the
temperature range of 32 to 114°F (0 to 45°C).
You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a
USB port on your computer. You can also use an optional
battery charger accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor for
more information.
Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.
1
Place the memory card Á with the gold contacts facing
4
down.
Close the card holder.
5
Slide the card holder away from the lens to lock it.
6
Replace the battery pack.
7
Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
8
Installing the Battery Pack
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
1
cover.
Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion
2
battery.
Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first.
3
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
2
Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
3
computer USB port.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
4
When you connect the device to a power source, the device
turns on. The LED is orange while the battery is charging.
Charge the battery completely.
5
The LED turns green when the battery is fully charged.
Remove the USB cable and fully close the weather cap.
6
Battery Status
Critically low battery power or missing battery
Low battery power
Remaining battery power
Charging
Fully charged
Saving Energy While Charging the Device
You can turn off the device display and all other features while
charging.
Connect your device to an external power source.
1
The remaining battery capacity appears.
If the device is off, hold to turn on the device.
2
Hold for 4 to 5 seconds.
3
The display turns off, and the device goes into a low power,
battery charging mode.
Charge the device completely.
4
Introduction 1
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