Garmin VIRB 360 User Guide

VIRB® 360

Owner’s Manual

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Introduction.....................................................................1

Camera Controls.........................................................................1

Device Overview......................................................................... 1

Installing the Battery................................................................... 1

Installing a Memory Card............................................................ 1

Charging the Battery................................................................... 1

Turning On the Camera.............................................................. 2

Home Screen Overview.............................................................. 2

Camera Mounts.............................................................. 2

Assembling the Tripod and Cradle............................................. 2

Assembling the Action Cradle and Mounts................................. 3

Removing the Camera from the Cradle...................................... 3

Video................................................................................ 3

Preparing to Record a Video...................................................... 3

Recording a Video...................................................................... 4

Lens Modes................................................................................ 4

Video Modes............................................................................... 4

Microphone Modes..................................................................... 5

Outputting Live Video to an External Device.............................. 5

Photos............................................................................. 5

Taking Photos............................................................................. 5

Setting the Default Photo Self Timer.......................................... 5

Photo Modes...............................................................................5

Voice Control.................................................................. 5

Setting Up Voice Control............................................................ 5

Controlling the Camera Using Voice Commands....................... 6

Voice Control Tips...................................................................... 6

G-Metrix........................................................................... 6

G-Metrix Data............................................................................. 6

Garmin VIRB App........................................................... 6

Connecting to the Garmin VIRB App Using NFC....................... 6

Connecting to the Garmin VIRB App Using Wi‑Fi Settings........ 7

Remote Viewfinder..................................................................... 7

App and Camera Settings...........................................................8

Garmin VIRB App Gallery........................................................... 9

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network................................................. 10

Multiple Camera Network......................................................... 11

Remote Control............................................................ 11

Controlling Your VIRB Camera Remotely.................................12

Controlling Multiple VIRB Cameras.......................................... 12

Enabling the Remote Wake Up Feature................................... 12

ANT+ Sensors............................................................... 12

Pairing ANT+ Sensors.............................................................. 12

Bluetooth Devices........................................................ 12

Connecting a Wireless External Microphone............................ 12

Connecting an OBD-II Device...................................................12

Removing Paired Bluetooth Devices........................................ 13

VIRB Edit....................................................................... 13

Customizing the Device............................................... 13

Setup Menu.............................................................................. 13

System Settings........................................................................ 13

Device Information....................................................... 13

Status LEDs.............................................................................. 13

Specifications............................................................................14

Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information..................... 14

Device Care.............................................................................. 14

Replacing a Cover Lens........................................................... 14

Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting........................................................... 15

My camera does not turn on

My camera feels warm while it is operating.............................. 15

Some G-Metrix data is missing................................................. 15

My video recordings do not look smooth.................................. 15

My device turns off when I stop recording video...................... 15

Extending the Battery Life........................................................ 15

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Index.............................................................................. 16

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.

Camera Controls

POWER

WI-FI

Recording

switch

Select to scroll through menus and menu items. Hold to turn the device on or off.

From the home screen, select to take a photo. From the home screen, hold to set the photo delay

timer. From a menu, select to choose a menu item.

Select to scroll through menus and menu items. Hold to turn the Wi‑Fi® radio on or off.

Move the switch to start or stop recording video (Recording a Video, page 4).

Insert the battery Á into the compartment.

Close the battery compartment door, and press it until it

clicks.

Installing a Memory Card

You must install a compatible microSD® memory card to use your device. You should use a UHS-I microSD card from a quality manufacturer with a speed class rating of U3 or better and a storage capacity of up to 128 GB. For more information about compatible memory cards, go to garmin.com/VIRBcards.

Slide the latch À to open the side door.

Device Overview

Status LEDs (2) Indicate status information about the camera

Front camera lens Captures the front half of the video sphere. By

Rear camera lens Captures the rear half of the video sphere.

Microphones (4) Capture 360-degree spatial audio.

and features (Status LEDs, page 13).

default, the starting view for 360-degree videos is centered on this lens.

Installing the Battery

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.

Slide the latch À to open the battery compartment door.

Insert the memory card Á into the slot, and press it in until it

clicks. TIP: The memory card label must face down. Close the door, and press it until it clicks.

Charging the Battery

The status LEDs flash rapidly when the battery charge level is low. You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer. The camera is powered by a removable lithium-ion battery.

TIP: The optional external battery charger accessory allows you to charge up to two batteries outside the camera. Go to

garmin.com/virb to purchase the battery charger accessory and

spare batteries. NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the approved

charging temperature range (Specifications, page 14).

Turn off the camera.

The camera does not charge the battery while it is turned on. It is possible to operate the camera using external power, but the battery charge level does not increase until you turn off the camera.

Slide the latch À to open the side door.

Introduction 1

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-USB port

on the camera.

NOTICE

Use only the included micro-USB cable or another cable with a straight micro-USB connector. Do not use a microUSB cable with an right-angle connector. A right-angle connector may cause damage to the recessed microUSB port.

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB wall charger

or a computer USB port. NOTE: For the best results, a USB wall charger that provides

at least a 2 A power output is recommended. Many USB power adapters for smartphones or tablets may be compatible.

When you connect the device to a power source, one status LED Â turns solid red.

allows you to start and stop recording quickly, while automatically turning off the camera to conserve battery power when you are not recording.

NOTE: The camera does not turn off using the recording switch unless you use the recording switch to turn it on.

With the device turned off, move the recording switch

forward. The device turns on and starts recording video. When you are finished recording, move the recording switch

backward. The device stops recording and turns off.

Home Screen Overview

The home screen provides at-a-glance details about the remaining memory card space and current settings of your device.

Displays the photo mode.

Displays the sensor status and remaining battery capacity. Includes

ANT+® sensors, Bluetooth®, Wi‑Fi, and GPS.

Displays the video mode.

Displays the remaining memory card space for video recording.

Charge the battery.

It takes approximately two hours to charge the battery to 80% capacity, and approximately three hours to fully charge the battery. When the battery is fully charged, the red status LED turns off.

Turning On the Camera

Hold POWER. The status LEDs flash green when the camera is on.

Turning Off the Camera

NOTICE

To prevent loss of data, always turn off the camera before removing the battery.

NOTE: You cannot turn off the camera while recording video.

If necessary, move the recording switch backward to stop

recording video. Hold POWER.

The camera saves your data and turns off. If you need to remove the battery, wait until the screen and

status LEDs turn off before removing the battery.

Turning the Camera On and Off Using the Recording Switch

You can use the recording switch to turn the camera on and immediately start recording video. If you turn the camera on using the recording switch, it turns off automatically when you stop the recording using the recording switch. This feature

Status Bar Icons

Icons appear at the top of the home screen.

• A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal.

• A solid icon means the signal is acquired or the wireless device is connected.

GPS status

Wi‑Fi technology status

Bluetooth technology status

ANT+ sensor status

Battery level

Main Menu

From the home screen, select or to scroll through the main menu.

Video Mode: Sets the video shooting mode (Video Modes,

page 4).

Photo Mode: Sets the photo shooting mode (Photo Modes,

page 5).

Lens Mode: Enables one or both lenses, and sets the field of

view (Lens Modes, page 4).

Wireless: Allows you to connect to other devices, including

mobile devices, Bluetooth microphones and sensors, ANT+ sensors, and compatible Garmin devices and remotes.

Setup: Allows you to set up camera features, change system

settings, and view system information (Setup Menu,

page 13).

Camera Mounts

Assembling the Tripod and Cradle

You can use the universal tripod cradle to attach the camera to the included tripod or a standard camera tripod.

2 Camera Mounts

Screw the tripod into the threaded hole in the bottom of the

tripod cradle.

Place one side of the camera into the cradle, fitting the

grooves in the side of the camera onto the teeth.

Press the other side of the camera down until it clicks.

Place the flanges on the bottom of the action cradle into the

compatible mount (not included), and secure the cradle with a thumbscrew.

Press the other side of the camera down until it clicks.

Select an option:

• To shoot handheld video, keep the tripod legs closed. The tripod operates as a handheld grip when the legs are

closed.

• To shoot video from a stationary location, open the tripod legs and place the camera at the shooting location.

Assembling the Action Cradle and Mounts

You can use the included action cradle to attach your camera to compatible VIRB action camera mounting accessories (not included). Go to garmin.com/virb to purchase mounting accessories.

Place one side of the camera into the cradle, fitting the

grooves in the side of the camera onto the teeth.

NOTE: Some mounting accessories may use a different method to secure the camera to the mount. See the instructions included with the mounting accessory for more information.

Removing the Camera from the Cradle

Press the button À to open the cradle.

TIP: Avoid squeezing or obstructing the sliding portion of the

cradle Á when you press the button. Tilt one side of the camera up, and remove the camera from

the mount.

Video

Preparing to Record a Video

Before you start recording, you should set up your camera for the kind of footage you want to capture.

Select a lens mode to choose the size of the video and the

lens or lenses to use (Lens Modes, page 4).

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