Garmin Virb Action Cameras; Connecting A Virb 360 Action Camera; Connecting A Virb Action Camera; Controlling The Virb Action Camera With The Chartplotter - Garmin GPSMAP 8400 Series Owner's Manual

Garmin VIRB Action Cameras
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Most VIRB action cameras connect to the chartplotter from the
camera menu (Connecting a VIRB Action Camera, page
The VIRB 360 camera connects using WPS
360 Action Camera, page 55).
In this manual, the term "VIRB action camera" refers to all
models, except in the instructions on how to connect. In that
case, as listed above, the term "VIRB 360 camera" refers to only
the 360 model.

Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera

You can connect a VIRB 360 action camera to the chartplotter
using WPS. If you are connecting a VIRB camera, connect
through the camera settings
Camera, page 55).
1
Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network
Wireless Network, page
2
Bring the camera near the chartplotter.
3
On the VIRB 360 camera main menu, select Wireless > Wi-
Fi.
4
If necessary, select the Wi-Fi toggle switch to enable the
Wi‑Fi technology.
5
Press to select WPS, and press OK.
6
On the chartplotter, select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges >
VIRB® > .
The camera searches for the Wi‑Fi network and connects.
You can control the camera using the chartplotter.

Connecting a VIRB Action Camera

You connect a VIRB action camera to the chartplotter using the
camera settings. If you are connecting a VIRB 360 camera,
connect through the VIRB app
Camera, page 55).
1 Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network
Wireless Network, page
2 From the VIRB camera main menu, select Wireless > Wi-Fi
> Status to turn on Wi‑Fi wireless technology.
3 Select Mode > Connect.
4
Select Add New.
The camera searches for nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
5
Select the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network, and enter the network
password.
The app and the camera connect to the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi
network.
You can control the camera using the chartplotter.
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with the
Chartplotter
Before you can control a VIRB action camera with the
chartplotter, you must connect the devices using a wireless
connection.
You can connect up to five VIRB action cameras to the
chartplotter.
After you connect the VIRB action camera with the chartplotter,
a new option is added to OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges. You can
start and stop recording on the VIRB action camera using the
chartplotter.
NOTE: The VIRB image shown on the chartplotter is a in a
lower resolution than the VIRB action camera records. To view
Viewing Video
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the high-resolution video, view the video on a computer or
television.
1 Select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > VIRB®.
2
Select an option:
• To take a still photograph, select
• To begin recording, select
When recording, the remaining recording memory is
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shown.
• To stop recording, select
• If you have more than one VIRB action camera
connected, use the arrows to select a different action
camera to control.
• To view stored videos or images, select
• To pan and tilt the VIRB 360, drag your finger on the
screen.
• To return the VIRB 360 view to the home position, select
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Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback

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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

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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 OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > 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.
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