Controlling The Virb Action Camera Video Playback - Garmin GPSMAP A12 Owner's Manual

Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback

You can view VIRB action camera video and images using the
chartplotter.
NOTE: The VIRB playback on the chartplotter is shown in the
same quality as the live view on the chartplotter. To view the
high-resolution video, view the video on a computer or
television.
1
From the VIRB® screen, select
2
Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load.
3
Select a video or image.
4
Control the playback using the on-screen buttons or menu
options:
• To stop the video, select
• To pause the video, select .
• To replay the video, select
• To play the video, select
• To skip ahead or back in the video, drag the slider.
Deleting a VIRB Video
You can delete a video or image from the VIRB action camera.
1
Open the VIRB video or image to delete.
2
Select Menu > Delete File.
Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow
You can view a slideshow of the videos and images on the VIRB
action camera.
1
From the VIRB® screen, select
2
Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load.
3
Select a video or image.
4
Select Menu > Start Slideshow.
To stop the slideshow, selcet Menu > Stop Slideshow.
VIRB Action Camera Settings
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all camera models.
Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > VIRB® > Menu.
Name: Allows you to enter a new name for the VIRB action
camera.
Recording: Starts and stops recording.
Take Photo: Takes a still photograph.
Playback: Allows you to view video recordings and photos.
Freeze: Pauses the camera image.
Sleep: Puts the VIRB action camera into a low power mode to
conserve battery power. Not available on the VIRB 360
camera.
Video Setup: Sets up the video
Setup Settings, page 51).
Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen
(Customizing the Data Overlays, page
VIRB Action Camera Video Setup Settings
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all camera models.
Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > VIRB® > Menu > Video
Setup.
Aspect: Sets the video aspect ratio.
Video Mode: Sets the video mode. For example, you can select
the Slow-Mo option to shoot slow motion videos.
Video Size: Sets the size or pixel dimensions of videos.
Video FPS: Sets the frames per second.
Photo Size: Sets the size or pixel dimensions of photos.
Field of View: Sets the zoom level.
Lens Mode: Sets which lens or lenses the camera uses while
shooting video.
Device Configuration
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(VIRB Action Camera Video
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Mirror: Allows you to flip or mirror the video.
Rotation: Allows you to rotate the camera angle.
Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls to Other
Screens
Before you can control a VIRB action camera with the
chartplotter, you must connect the devices using a wireless
connection (Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter,
page 6).
You can add the VIRB action camera control bar to other
screens. This allows you to start and stop recording from other
functions in the chartplotter.
1
Open the screen to which you want to add the VIRB action
camera control bar.
2
Select Menu > Edit Overlays > Bottom Bar > VIRB Bar.
When viewing a screen that has the VIRB action camera
controls, you can select
VIRB action camera.
Pairing the GC 100 Camera with a Garmin
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Chartplotter
Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter
wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless
network.
1
With the camera within an unobstructed 76 m (250 ft.) of the
chartplotter, quickly press
2
On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Garmin Camera > Start.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Device Configuration
System Settings
Select Settings > System.
Sounds and Display: Adjusts the display and audio settings.
GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellites and
settings.
System Information: Provides information about the devices on
the network and the software version.
Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station.
Auto Power Up: Controls which devices turn on automatically
when power is applied.
Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off the system after it has
been asleep for the selected length of time.
Simulator: Turns the simulator on or off and allows you to set
the time, date, speed, and simulated location.
Sounds and Display Settings
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display.
Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and
selections.
Audio Setup: Sets up the audio output.
Backlight: Sets the backlight brightness. You can select the
Auto option to adjust the backlight brightness automatically
based on the ambient light.
Backlight Sync: Synchronizes the backlight brightness of other
chartplotters in the station.
Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You
can select the Auto option to allow the device to set day or
night colors automatically based on the time of day.
Video Out Aspect: Sets the video aspect ratio. The video
cannot stretch beyond the dimensions provided by the
connected video device, and it may not fill the entire screen.
to open the full screen view of the
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