Garmin VIRB XE Aviation Bundle Owners Manual - Page 9

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. 2 Select Video > Loop. 3 Select the number of minutes of video to save. 4 Start recording video. 5 When finished, stop recording. The most recent footage is saved on the memory card, up to the number of minutes selected in step 3. 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 > Microphone > External to enable the external 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 > Microphone > 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 > 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 > Mode. • While on the home screen or sensor screens, select the key to take a single photo. • While on the home screen or sensor screens, hold the key to take multiple photos in burst-on-demand mode. The device continues taking photos the entire time you hold . • While recording a video, select the 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 > 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: 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 . 2 Select Photos > Self Timer. 3 Select a delay time. 4 While on the home screen, select the key. The countdown timer displays the remaining time until the photo is taken, in seconds. Photos 5