Garmin VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle Owners Manual - Page 12

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 fēnix™ watch. You can also use your VIRB device to control other VIRB devices. Controlling the Device Remotely 1 On your VIRB device, select MODE > SETUP > Remote. 2 Select VIRB Type > Main VIRB. 3 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. Controlling Multiple VIRB Devices Remotely When controlling multiple VIRB devices, you must choose a main VIRB device. This device controls all your other VIRB devices. If you are using 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, select MODE > SETUP > Remote. 2 On your main VIRB device, select VIRB Type > Main VIRB. 3 On each of your other VIRB devices, select VIRB Type > Extended VIRB. REC on your main VIRB device starts and stops recording video on all your VIRB devices. on your main VIRB device takes a photo from all your VIRB devices. 4 If you are using a remote control device, 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. Operating the Device Using Your Mobile Device NOTE: This feature is available for VIRB Elite only. You can remotely view and control photo and video recording using a compatible mobile device running the free Garmin VIRB app. The app connects using a direct Wi-Fi connection between your VIRB device and your compatible mobile device. Go to www.garmin.com/ VIRB or the application store for your mobile device for compatibility information. 1 If necessary, install the Garmin VIRB app from the application store on your mobile device. 2 On your VIRB device, select MODE > SETUP > WIFI > WIFI. The VIRB device enters wireless host mode, and the SSID and password appear on the device screen. 3 On your mobile device, go to the wireless settings and connect to the wireless network that matches the SSID on the VIRB device screen. See the owner's manual for your mobile device for more information. 4 On your mobile device, enter the password that appears on the VIRB device screen. 5 On your mobile device, start the Garmin VIRB app. Advanced Wireless Settings You can change the wireless host settings for your device. Select MODE > SETUP > WIFI > Advanced. SSID: Sets the SSID, which identifies your VIRB device on other devices. Password: Sets the password used to connect to your VIRB device. Troubleshooting My device does not turn on • Install a memory card (Installing a Memory Card). The device does not boot if a memory card is not installed. • Verify the battery is installed correctly (Installing the Battery Pack). • Fully charge the battery (Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack). 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 information is missing from the dashboards Dashboards are available only for VIRB Elite devices (Dashboards). Some dashboard information requires you to enable or pair sensors. • Enable GPS (System Settings), and go to an area with a clear view of the sky. Location, speed, distance, and altitude information requires a GPS signal. • Connect additional ANT + sensors (Pairing Your ANT + Sensors). Some dashboards are available only when a compatible ANT + sensor is connected. My video recordings do not look smooth • If video recordings appear shaky, select MODE > SETUP > ADVANCED > Stabilize to enable image stabilization. • If video recordings stutter or skip frames, install a class 10 or better microSD memory card (Installing a Memory Card). 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 sliding REC toward the lens, the device turns off when you slide REC away from the lens. This allows you to maximize battery life by turning off the device when it is not recording. Device Information System Settings Select MODE > SETUP > SYSTEM. GPS: Enables the device to receive GPS satellite signals. When Recording enables GPS reception only when the camera is recording video (VIRB Elite only). NOTE: GPS must be set to On to enable Auto Record. 8 Remote Control