Owner`s Manual
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1. G Metrix Overlays ES ds ANT SONS siiis A gt Pairing Your ANT Sensors Tips for Pairing ANT Accessories with Your Garmin DA ee ein een Removing Paired ANT Sensors cias gc Bluetooth Devices cceseceseeeeeees BE EL Connecting a Wireless External Microphone 6 Connecting an OBD II Device zT Removing Paired Bluetooth Devices pd Applications nennen A 3 Operating the Device Using Your Mobile Devic Ber BER ee Wi Fi Modes Wireless Settings aal bs ae VIRB Edles ee ee ee Remote Control a Controlling the Device Remotely Controlling Multiple VIRB Devices Remotely Device Information System Settings es Inverting the Camera Orientation eg Tine and Dale Selle Erasing Your Memory Card EN eels ates Device Care iia sulla EEE Cleaning the Devige nenne Connecting the Device to Your Computer er File Dying Pe PA A E O AT 8 Troubleshooting My device does not tum on My device display is hard tos SE Some data is missing from G Metrix nenenennenen My video recordings do not look SMOOEH annnaaanneeeeneennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn My device turns off when stop recording video ae Extending he Battery Life nc ads bra e ra 9 Getting More Information nennen I APP uri aio 9 Software License Agreement ug Symbol Deine cada aia NR ee 10 Table of Contents Introdu2. NOTE Pro settings are available for the VIRB XE device only Video Modes You can change the video mode to change the resolution aspect ratio frame rate and speed of recorded video The resolution is the width and height of the video in pixels The aspect ratio is the ratio of the video width to the video height Standard widescreen televisions use a 16 9 aspect ratio and standard full screen televisions use a 4 3 aspect ratio The frame rate is expressed in frames per second fps The playback speed indicates the speed of action in the video compared to real time Hold MENU and select Video gt Mode Video Tall Enables you to capture a large vertical viewing area using a 4 3 aspect ratio This mode is particularly useful for close up action shots and when using a chest mount HD Video Enables you to capture high speed action shots 1080p works well as a default setting when you need high resolution shots VIRB XE Video Mode Specifications Slow Mo Enables you to capture slow motion playback in 720p HD or widescreen standard definition Timelapse This high resolution mode enables you to capture slow moving or long term action that is ready for playback or sharing immediately Recording a Time Lapse Video page 4 Mode Resolution pixels Aspect Ratio NTSC Frame Rate fps PAL Frame Rate fps Field of View fov Speed Tall 1440p 1920x1440 4 3
3. The VIRB XE device provides additional burst intervals Timelapse Enables you to capture a series of photos at set time intervals Ext Timelapse Enables you to capture a series of photos over an extended duration The VIRB X XE device turns off between image captures allowing the device to maximize battery life Taking a Delayed Photo You can delay taking a photo using the self timer This allows you to join or adjust a shot before the photo is taken 1 Hold A 2 Select Photos gt Self Timer 3 Select a delay time 4 While on the home screen select the 6 key The countdown timer displays the remaining time until the photo is taken in seconds Photos Taking Time Lapse Photos You can use the time lapse or extended time lapse mode to take a series of photos at a set time interval 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Photos gt Mode 3 Select Timelapse or Ext Timelapse 4 If using extended time lapse mode select a start time and duration for the shoot Select a time interval between photos While on the home screen select the 6 key ou The device takes a series of photos at the selected interval The screen displays the remaining number of photos the device can take the number of photos the device has taken the elapsed time and the time in seconds until the next photo is taken 7 Select Y to stop taking photos G Metrix Your VIRB X XE device contains built in GPS G force and orientat
4. 30 24 25 24 Wide 1x 960p 1280x960 4 3 100 60 48 100 50 48 Wide 1x HD Video 1080p 1920x1080 16 9 60 48 30 24 50 48 25 24 Wide zoom ultra zoom 1x 720p 1280x720 16 9 120 60 30 100 50 25 Wide zoom ultra zoom 1x Slow Mo 720p 1280x720 16 9 120 100 Wide zoom ultra zoom 1x 1 4x 1 2x 480p 848x480 16 9 240 240 Wide 1x 1 8x 1 4x 1 2x Timelapse 1080p 1920x1080 16 9 30 25 Wide zoom ultra zoom Varies VIRB X Video Mode Specifications Mode Resolution pixels Aspect Ratio NTSC Frame Rate fps PAL Frame Rate fps Field of View fov Speed Tall 960p 1280x960 4 3 30 25 Wide 1x HD Video 1080p 1920x1080 16 9 30 25 Wide zoom ultra zoom 1x 720p 1280x720 16 9 60 30 50 25 Wide zoom ultra zoom 1x Slow Mo 720p 1280x720 16 9 60 50 Wide zoom ultra zoom 1x 1 2x 480p 848x480 16 9 120 100 Wide 1x 1 4x 1 2x Timelapse 1080p 1920x1080 16 9 30 25 Wide zoom ultra zoom Varies Field of View Settings You can change the field of view when Lens Correct is set to Off Hold MENU and select Video gt Field of View Wide Captures a wide view of your surroundings Use this option for open areas close range video and to capture as much of your viewing area as possible Zoom Captures a tighter view Use this option for medium range video Ultra Zoom Captures a very focused view Use this option for long range video and closed or covered surroundings Sett
5. A GARMIN VIRB X XE Owner s Manual June 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01870 00_0B All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo ANT f nix and VIRB are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries G Metrix is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries microSD and the microSDXC logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Wi Fi is a registered mark of Wi Fi Alliance Corporation The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of Wi Fi Alliance Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This product is ANT certified Visit www thisisant com directo
6. E READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries Garmin grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and or its third party providers You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and or its third party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software for which source code is not provided are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and or its third party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and or its third party providers You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels X WEEE disposal and recycling symbol The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in complian
7. MENU 4 Select Sensors gt Add New 5 Select an option Select Search All e Select your sensor type 6 Select the sensor to pair After the sensor is paired with your device the sensor status changes to Connected While on the home screen you can select Y to view sensor data Tips for Pairing ANT Accessories with Your Garmin Device e Verify that the ANT accessory is compatible with your Garmin device Before you pair the ANT accessory with your Garmin device move 10 m 32 9 ft away from other ANT accessories e Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m 10 ft of the ANT accessory After you pair the first time your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT accessory each time it is activated This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly e When paired your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory and you can go near other accessories Removing Paired ANT Sensors 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Sensors 3 Select a sensor 4 Select Remove gt Yes Bluetooth Devices Connecting a Wireless External Microphone You can connect a Bluetooth hands free device with your VIRB X XE device 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Bluetooth gt Status to turn on Bluetooth wireless technology 3 Select Add New 4 Select the wireless device to pair G Metrix After the wireless device
8. Move the recording switch backward to stop recording video The video is saved on the memory card as an mp4 file The track log for the video and sensor data is saved on the memory card as a fit file Video Settings To prevent damage to the device in wet conditions you must disable the Video Out setting when the device is not connected to a USB cable Hold MENU and select Video Mode Sets the video shooting mode Video Modes page 3 NOTE Additional settings vary based on the selected mode Resolution Sets the height of the video in pixels Interval Sets the time interval for time lapse mode FPS Sets the frame rate in frames per second fps Field of View Sets the zoom level Field of View Settings page 4 Playback Sets the speed for slow motion playback Lens Correct Corrects wide angle barrel distortion and reduces the field of view Enables automatic adjustment for low light Stabilizer Turns on image stabilization to reduce shaky video NOTE Image stabilization is available for the VIRB XE device only Loop Enables loop recording and sets the number of minutes of video to store when recording a video loop Recording a Video Loop page 5 Auto Record Enables automatic recording when the device is in motion Recording Video Automatically page 4 Video Out Enables composite video output Outputting Composite Video page 5 Pro Settings Enables advanced video and photo settings Pro Settings page 4
9. On your VIRB device hold MENU 2 Select Remote gt On 3 Select Yes if you have more than one VIRB device 4 If necessary select VIRB Type gt Main VIRB 5 Select an option On the remote control device launch the VIRB app or feature See the owner s manual for the device for more information On the remote control accessory follow the pairing instructions in the accessory manual 6 On your VIRB device select Remote Wake Up to keep the device in a lower power state optional NOTE The Remote Wake Up setting allows your remote control to turn the device on start recording stop recording and turn the device off While in a lower power state the VIRB device appears to be off but it continues to slowly reduce battery life Controlling Multiple VIRB Devices Remotely When controlling multiple VIRB devices with ANT wireless technology you must choose a main VIRB device This device controls all of your other VIRB devices When you use a remote control device with multiple VIRB devices the remote control device controls only the main VIRB device The main VIRB device passes commands received from the remote control device to the other VIRB devices 1 On all of your VIRB devices hold MENU and select Remote gt On 2 On your main VIRB device select VIRB Type gt Main VIRB 3 On each of your other VIRB devices select VIRB Type gt Extended VIRB The recording switch on your main VIRB device starts and stops re
10. ce with the EU directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this product and to promote reuse and recycling Troubleshooting Index A accessories 6 9 ANT sensors 2 3 6 forgetting 6 pairing 6 B battery 8 charging 1 2 installing 1 life 9 Bluetooth technology 3 6 7 Cc cadence 6 camera field of view 4 orientation 8 self timer 5 6 settings 2 5 charging 1 2 cleaning the device 8 computer connecting 8 D data transferring 8 deleting all user data 8 E elevation 6 F files transferring 8 G GPS 3 6 settings 2 8 signal 3 H heart rate 3 6 l icons 3 K keys 2 L language 8 M memory card 1 microphone connecting 5 6 microSD card See memory card mounting the device 2 mounts optional 2 P pairing 3 ANT sensors 6 photos settings 5 taking 5 power force 3 6 power key 2 R remote control 7 S satellite signals 3 settings 8 software updating 7 version 8 software license agreement 9 specifications 8 speed 6 speed and cadence sensors 3 storing data 8 system settings 8 T temperature 6 8 time settings 8 zones and formats 8 tones 8 tracks 6 7 transferring files 8 troubleshooting 9 U unit ID 8 USB mass storage mode 8 transferring files 8 V video 6 editing 7 loop 5 output 5 recording 2 5 settings 2 4 time lapse 4 WwW water rating 8 Wi Fi co
11. cording video on all of your VIRB devices Selecting the 4 key on your main VIRB device takes a photo from all of your VIRB devices 4 On the remote control accessory follow the pairing instructions in the accessory manual Applications Device Information System Settings To prevent damage to the device in wet conditions you must disable the external microphone setting when the device is not connected to a USB cable Hold MENU and select System GPS Enables the device to receive GPS satellite signals NOTE The GPS setting must be set to On to enable Auto Record NOTE Your device records GPS position data at all times when GPS is on This data is not collected by Garmin Orientation Sets the camera to capture correctly oriented video and photos with the screen facing up or down Inverting the Camera Orientation page 8 Microphone Enables the internal or external microphone TIP If wind noise is an issue when recording video you can select Off to record video without audio Record Light Turns the recording light on or off Tones Turns audible tones on or off Time Date Sets the time and date formats Units Sets the units of measure Language Sets the on screen text language Format Sets the video standard Setting the Video Format page 4 Auto Off Turns off the device automatically when the device has not been used for five minutes Reset Settings Restores the default device settings Abou
12. creens hold the 6 key to take multiple photos in burst on demand mode The device continues taking photos the entire time you hold e While recording a video select the 6 key to capture a photo at the same resolution as the video recording Photos taken while recording a video always use single photo capture Photo timelapse or burst settings are ignored while recording video Photo Settings Hold MENU and select Photos Mode Sets the shooting mode Photo Modes page 5 NOTE Additional settings vary based on the selected mode Start Time Sets the start time for extended time lapse mode You can start shooting now or set a custom start time Duration Sets the duration for extended time lapse mode You can shoot continuously or set a custom duration Interval Sets the time interval for burst mode time lapse mode and extended time lapse mode For time lapse mode you can choose a preset interval or set a custom interval Field of View Sets the zoom level Self Timer Sets the timer to delay taking a photo Lens Correct Corrects wide angle barrel distortion and reduces the field of view Date Stamp Adds a date stamp to your photo Photo Modes Hold MENU and select Photos gt Mode Single Enables you to take a single photo using automatic exposure Burst Enables you to rapidly take three five or ten images in one second This mode is ideal for capturing photos of people or objects in motion NOTE
13. ction 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 Opening the Front Cover You must open the front cover to install the battery memory card and anti fog desiccant pack 1 Grip the top and bottom of the latch and pull to open the latch 2 Open the front cover Installing a Memory Card You must install a microSD memory card to use your device For optimal performance use a class 10 or better memory card 1 Open the front cover 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the contacts facing the lens 3 Press in the card until it clicks 4 Close and latch the front cover Installing the Desiccant Pack Do not eat desiccant packs Desiccant packs contain silica which may cause irritation in your digestive system Desiccant packs are harmful if swallowed by an infant or pet due to choking hazard You should install an anti fog desiccant pack for optimal performance and fog resistance 1 Open the front cover 2 Insert the desiccant pack into the desiccant tray 3 Insert the desiccant tray into the desiccant slot 4 Close and latch the front cover The indicator dot on the desiccant pack turn
14. d NOTICE Erased data cannot be restored You can erase all photos videos and other data on the memory card installed in your device 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Card gt Erase Device Care NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners solvents and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Cleaning the Device NOTICE Do not use a dry cloth to clean the lens Use of a dry cloth may damage the fog resistant coating on the lens _ Wipe the outer casing of the device with a soft non scratch cloth dampened with water or alcohol Open the front cover and wipe the lens and lens cover with a soft non scratch cloth dampened with water or alcohol NOTE Do not damage or lose the O ring gasket Wipe the device dry N o Connecting the Device to Your Computer Before you can connect the device to your computer you may need to remove optional mount accessories 1 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 2 Align the charger posts with the contacts on the side of the device and press the charger until it clicks Ge Your device and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers File Types The device supports these file types e jpeg photo files e mp4 video files e
15. d to remove the battery wait until the screen and the recording light turns off before removing the battery Turning the Device On and Off Using the Recording Switch You can use the recording switch to turn the device on and off in recording mode This feature allows you to start recording quickly while automatically turning off the device to conserve battery power when you are not recording NOTE The device does not turn off using the recording switch unless you use the recording switch to turn on the device 1 With the device turned off move the recording switch forward The device turns on and starts recording video 2 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 Introduction A EC LLL Card Space AR 1A40p30 MIG Displays the sensor status and remaining battery capacity Includes ANT sensors Bluetooth Wi Fi and GPS Displays the remaining memory card space for video recording Displays the field of view video resolution and frame rate O O Displays the remaining memory card space for photos Displays the photo mode Viewing the Sensor Screens The sensor screens display G Metrix data from built in sensors and data from paired ANT sensors The sen
16. e device 2 On your VIRB device hold MENU and select Wi Fi gt Status to turn on Wi Fi wireless technology 3 On your mobile device start the Garmin VIRB app 4 Follow the on screen instructions Wi Fi Modes Hold MENU and select Wi Fi Multi Cam Enables you to create or join a wireless network for multiple cameras Mobile App Enables you to operate the device using your mobile device Join Enables you to connect to a wireless network Wireless Settings You can change the wireless host settings for your device Hold MENU and select Wi Fi gt Edit SSID Sets the SSID which identifies your VIRB device on other devices Password Sets the password used to connect to your VIRB device VIRB Edit The VIRB Edit application provides easy access to these tools and services for your device e Review and edit recorded videos e Add G Metrix gauges graphs and more e Add titles and transitions Multi camera support Update software and features The VIRB Edit application is available for Windows and Mac computers Go to http virb garmin com virb edit for more information Remote Control You can start recording stop recording and take pictures on your VIRB device using another compatible Garmin device with ANT wireless technology such as the VIRB remote control accessory or the f nix 3 watch You can also use your VIRB device to control other VIRB devices Controlling the Device Remotely 1
17. e mounting surface for at least 24 hours 4 Insert the adapter into the base The lever must be in the open position 5 Snap the lever to the closed position to lock the adapter into the base The lever should be flush with the base 6 Insert the camera mount into the top of the adapter The device should be horizontal for the proper aspect ratio when recording video 7 Insert a thumbscrew into the larger opening of the joint and tighten the thumbscrew to lock the angle of the joint NOTE The metal fitting indicates the smaller opening of the joint 8 If necessary insert the included hex wrench into the end of the thumbscrew to adjust the tightness of the joint Keys O IMENU Select to scroll through sensor status screens A data screens and menu items Hold to open the menu 2 POWER Select to scroll through sensor status screens V data screens and menu items Hold to turn the device on or off SH OK Select to choose menu options or to take a photo Recording Move the switch to start or stop recording video switch Turning On the Device Select POWER Turning Off the Device NOTICE To prevent loss of data always turn off the device before removing the battery NOTE You cannot turn off the device while recording video 1 If necessary move the recording switch backward to stop recording video 2 Hold POWER The device saves your data and turns off If you nee
18. fit files Specifications Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery life Up to 2 hr Device Information Operating temperature From 20 to 45 C from 4 to 113 F range Charging temperature From 0 to 45 C from 32 to 113 F range Storage temperature From 40 to 85 C from 40 to 185 F range Radio frequency 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol protocol Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g n at 2 4 GHz 2 4 GHz Bluetooth 4 0 Waterproof 50m Troubleshooting My device does not turn on e Verify the battery is installed correctly Installing the Battery page 1 Fully charge the battery Charging the Battery page 1 My device display is hard to see The device has a reflective display that maximizes battery life and is readable in direct sunlight The display does not have a backlight and requires ambient light for visibility If the display looks dark or hard to see you should increase the ambient light or go to a brighter area Some data is missing from G Metrix Some G Metrix data requires you to enable or pair sensors Enable GPS System Settings page 8 and go to an area with a clear view of the sky Location speed distance and altitude data require a GPS signal Connect additional ANT sensors Pairing Your ANT Sensors page 6 Some data is available only when a compatible ANT sensor is connected My video recordings do not look sm
19. he 400 option for darker video in low light EV Bias Sets the exposure bias Exposure bias affects the level of brightness EV Lock Enables or disables exposure lock You can enable exposure lock to ensure consistent light sensitivity in your video capture When recording a time lapse video this helps eliminate stray frames with slightly brighter or darker images Recording Video Automatically You can set the device to record video automatically when the device is moving This feature allows you to conserve space on your memory card by recording only the important parts of your activity 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Video gt Auto Record gt When Moving The device records video when you are moving and stops recording when you are still This feature automatically enables GPS in the system settings Recording a Time Lapse Video Time lapse mode captures individual video frames at longer intervals and creates a video that plays much faster than real time You can use time lapse mode to record movements changes or events that take place over a long period of time Time lapse videos play at 30 frames per second The length of the video depends on the amount of time between video frames For example if frames are recorded at a one second interval each second of video covers 30 seconds of real time If frames are recorded at a 60 second interval each second of video covers 30 minutes of real time 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Video gt M
20. he screen turns off and the device goes into a low power battery charging mode 3 Charge the device completely Attaching the Device to the Mount NOTICE To prevent product loss or damage do not use the adhesive mounting base when the temperature is below 15 C 5 F The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed Before you can install the adhesive mounting base onto a surface the ambient temperature must be from 21 to 38 C from 70 to 100 F Your device includes an assortment of mounting bases and arms which can be used in many configurations These instructions provide an example of one possible configuration You can also purchase additional mounts for your device such as wearable mounts vehicle mounts or a tripod mount Go to www garmin com VIRB for more information NOTE By default the device should be mounted with the screen facing up to record correctly oriented video You can adjust the settings to record with the screen facing down Inverting the Camera Orientation page 8 1 Thoroughly clean and dry the mounting surface using water or alcohol The mounting surface must be free of dirt debris wax or coatings 2 Remove the film from the adhesive mounting base and press the base firmly onto the mounting surface You can use either the flat base or the curved base depending on the contour of the mounting surface oe 3 Allow the base to bond to th
21. ing the Video Format You can set the video standard for your region The video standard affects the available video frame rate options FPS 1 Hold MENU 2 Select System gt Format 3 Select NTSC or PAL Pro Settings Hold MENU and select Video gt Pro Settings gt Status TIP While on the home screen you can select Y to view the current pro settings NOTE Pro settings are available for the VIRB XE device only Color Sets the color palette You can use the Vivid option for a more vibrant color palette or the Flat option for a more neutral color palette White Bal Adjusts the color tone based on your surroundings The device can automatically adjust the white balance or you can manually adjust the white balance You can use the 2800K option for incandescent light the 4000K option for fluorescent light the 5000K option for daylight the 6500K option for sunny conditions or the 7500K option for cloudy conditions Sharpness Sets the level of sharpness You can use the High option for a sharper look the Medium option for moderate sharpness or the Low option for a softer look ISO Limit Sets the level of sensitivity and image noise Higher ISO values have more visible noise or grain Higher ISO values are best for use in low light environments or indoors Lower ISO values are best for use in sunlight You can use the 6400 option for brighter video in low light the 1600 option for moderate brightness in low light or t
22. ion sensors Your device can also wirelessly connect to external ANT sensors and other Garmin devices to capture even more performance data You can use the free Garmin VIRB mobile app or VIRB Edit software application to overlay gauges graphs and more You can then play back your recorded video to show your speed acceleration heart rate and other sensor data in real time G Metrix Overlays Your device can record these types of data Speed e Pace Altitude e G force e Orientation e Hang time e Distance e Grade e Pitch e Roll Bearing when moving e GPS location coordinates Track shape and position e Lap times e Lap count e Heart rate when connected to a compatible heart rate monitor e Cadence when connected to a compatible bicycle cadence sensor e Power output in watts when connected to a compatible power meter e Temperature when connected to a compatible temperature sensor e Automotive data when connected to a compatible OBD II device ANT Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT sensors For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors go to http buy garmin com Pairing Your ANT Sensors When you pair a compatible ANT sensor with your device the sensor data is included in the G Metrix overlays and in the fit file 1 Puton the heart rate monitor or install the sensor 2 Bring the device within 3 m 10 ft of the sensor 3 Hold
23. is paired the device status changes to Connected Connecting an OBD II Device Your VIRB X XE device can pair with a compatible Bluetooth ELM327 on board diagnostics ODB Il device to record automotive data from your OBD II compliant vehicle 1 Install your ELM327 compatible OBD II device in the OBD II port of your vehicle TIP See the owner s manual for your vehicle to locate the OBD II port 2 If necessary enable pairing mode on your OBD II device TIP See the owner s manual for your OBD II device to enable pairing mode 3 From the VIRB X XE device hold MENU 4 Select Bluetooth gt Status to turn on Bluetooth wireless technology 5 Select Add New 6 Select the OBD II device to pair TIP If your OBD II device does not appear in the list confirm that it is still in pairing mode and search again After the OBD II device is paired the device status changes to Connected Removing Paired Bluetooth Devices 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Bluetooth 3 Select a wireless device 4 Select Forget gt Yes Applications Operating the Device Using Your Mobile Device The free Garmin VIRB app lets you remotely view and control photo and video recording using a compatible mobile device You can view playback of recorded clips and photos as well as create edit and share videos on social media Go to http virb garmin com virb app for more information 1 Install the Garmin VIRB app from the application store on your mobil
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25. ode gt Timelapse 3 Select a time interval gt Video 4 For the best results mount the device so it does not move while recording 5 Record a video Recording a Video Loop Loop recording allows you to record video continuously but save only the most recent video footage You can select the number of minutes of video to save This enables you to save storage space when you want to capture key moments but do not want to save all footage of an activity This feature is useful when using the device as a driving recorder The saved video loop is split into multiple files of equal length This allows you to delete unwanted portions of the video easily 1 Hold MENU Select Video gt Loop Select the number of minutes of video to save Start recording video When finished stop recording The most recent footage is saved on the memory card up to the number of minutes selected in step 3 ak WON Connecting a Cabled External Microphone or Audio Source Before you can connect an external microphone you must purchase the VIRB rugged combo cable accessory Go to http virb garmin com products rugged combo cable virbx xe You must also have an external microphone or audio source with a 3 5 mm connector When you enable and connect an external microphone the device records audio from the external microphone instead of the built in microphone 1 Hold MENU 2 Select System gt Microphone gt External to enable the e
26. ooth e If video recordings appear shaky hold MENU and select Video gt Stabilizer to enable image stabilization e If video recordings stutter or skip frames install a Class 10 or better microSD memory card Installing a Memory Card page 1 The device requires a Class 10 or better memory card to record smooth high definition video My device turns off when I stop recording video If you turn on the device by moving the recording switch forward the device turns off when you move the recording switch backward This allows you to maximize battery life by turning off the device when it is not recording Turning the Device On and Off Using the Recording Switch page 2 Extending the Battery Life e Disable Wi Fi Enable Auto Off in the system settings System Settings page 8 Turn the device on and off using the recording switch Turning the Device On and Off Using the Recording Switch page 2 Use automatic recording Video Settings page 3 Disable ANT and Wi Fi Remote Wake Up when not in use Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website e Go to www garmin com outdoor Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE DEVICE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEAS
27. ry for a list of compatible products and apps Table of Contents Introduction mnn e EN TUE SEEEERLTEREENETEPELERER Opening the Front Cover al la o nasser ia anii eenias 1 Installing the Desiccant Pack cccecceeeeeteertetttteeteeteeeeeee 1 Installing the Battery a Charging the Battery LERNEN Saving Energy While Charging the Device a 2 Attaching the Device to the Mount i Painter O Turning On the DeViC cccccccscessessceseessscsseesccssecssessecssesesesees 2 Turning Off the Device Turning the Device On and Off Using the oe SWIIEN una eher mu Home Screen Overview ee eer oe Be Viewing the Sensor Screens cccccccscceceeseeeseeeeeeesteeeeeeees 3 Salus ario Sensor Status ICONS erinnern iO VIREO A A os Recording a Video 9 Video Settings PI BEER E Video Modes uueeensesnsennsenennnnennnnennnnnnnnnannnnensnnensnnannnne S Field of View Settings ee 4 Setting the Video Formal Prio Selina EEE EEE NEUE Recording Video Automatically y Recording a Time Lapse Video sissies isaisa i Recording a Video LOOP aan Connecting a Cabled External Microphone or A dio Source ge O Live Viewfinder n ii PS Outputting Composite Video Photos Taking a Photo Photo Settings Photo Modes nai ETEN seein da eisai BR Takinga Delayed Prol Taking Tine Lips PMNS unse 6 G Metrix
28. s pink when the desiccant pack becomes saturated Heat the desiccant pack at 85 C 185 F for 60 minutes to dry the desiccant pack for reuse Installing the Battery 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 1 Open the front cover 2 Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium ion battery 3 Insert the battery into the compartment contacts first 4 Press the battery into place 5 Close and latch the front cover Charging the Battery To prevent corrosion thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area on the side of the device before charging or connecting to a computer Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix 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 1 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 2 Align the charger posts with the contacts on the side of the device and press the charger until it clicks Introduction 3 Charge the battery completely Saving Energy While Charging the Device You can turn off the device screen and all other features while charging 1 Connect your device to an external power source 2 Hold POWER for 4 to 5 seconds T
29. sor status screen displays the connection status for ANT sensors Wi Fi connection and Bluetooth devices From the home screen select to view the sensor status screen From the home screen select V to view the sensor data screens 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 was found or the sensor is connected GPS GPS status Wi Fi technology status Bluetooth technology status ANT sensor status Battery level Sensor Status Icons Icons appear on the sensor status screen A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected Heart rate status Speed and cadence status X Power status Temperature status ue Headset and audio status OBD II status gt Video Recording a Video NOTE If the battery power becomes very low while recording video the device automatically stops recording saves the video and safely turns off 1 Move the recording switch forward to start recording video If the device is off it turns on automatically The device starts recording video immediately and the red light turns on au GPSS 3 1440p30 The screen displays the elapsed recording time available recording time and video mode 2
30. t Displays important software information and your unit ID Inverting the Camera Orientation You can change the camera orientation of your device to easily access the keys during an activity Some mounting configurations require you to change the camera orientation For example if using a chest mount while cycling you can mount the camera upside down and tilt it upward to compensate for forward lean 1 Hold MENU 2 Select System gt Orientation 3 Select an option To automatically adjust the camera orientation select Auto NOTE After recording starts the camera orientation is set and cannot be automatically adjusted To manually adjust the camera orientation with the screen facing upward select This Side Up To manually adjust the camera orientation with the screen facing downward select This Side Dn Time and Date Settings Hold MENU and select System gt Time Date Time Format Sets the device to show time in a 12 hour or a 24 hour format Date Format Sets the device to show dates in a MM DD YY or a DD MM YY format Time Sets the time manually or automatically based on your GPS position Time Zone Sets the time zone for the device When you set the time automatically the time zone is set based on your GPS position Day Saving Indicates whether daylight saving time is observed in your region The Automatic option sets daylight saving automatically based on your GPS position Erasing Your Memory Car
31. xternal microphone 3 Align the charger posts on the accessory cable with the contacts on the side of the device and press the accessory cable until it clicks 4 Connect the microphone to the MIC IN connector on the accessory cable To stop using the external microphone you must disconnect the accessory cable from the device You can select System gt Microphone gt Internal to enable the built in microphone Live Viewfinder Outputting Composite Video Before you can output composite video you must purchase the VIRB rugged combo cable accessory Go to http virb garmin com products rugged combo cable virbx xe You must also have an RCA composite video cable You can display composite video on an external display 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Video gt Video Out to enable composite video output 3 Align the charger posts on the accessory cable with the contacts on the side of the device and press the accessory cable until it clicks 4 Connect an RCA composite video cable to the VID OUT connector of the accessory cable and to an available port on your external display Photos Taking a Photo Your device provides several methods for taking a photo using the default settings You can change the photo mode to capture single burst or time lapse photos by holding MENU and selecting Photos gt Mode e While on the home screen or sensor screens select the key to take a single photo While on the home screen or sensor s
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