VIRB ULTRA 30 ® Owner’s Manual August 2016 190-02069-00_0A
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Camera Overview ....................................................................... 1 Status LEDs ........................................................................... 1 Installing the Memory Card and Battery ..................................... 1 Charging the Battery ................................................................... 1 Turning On the Camera .......................................
Introduction LED Color LED Action Status WARNING 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. Off Off (while connected to external power) The camera is turned off, and the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the approved charging temperature range (Specifications, page 14). 1 Turn off the camera. Most power sources do not provide enough power to charge the camera while it is on. 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port À on the camera. À Á Â 3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a computer USB port. When you connect the device to a power source, the top status LED turns solid red.
Changing the Camera Case Door 1 Open the camera case door À completely. 3 Unhook the back of the latch Â. 2 Pull the camera case door away from the camera. The door releases from the quick-release hinge Á. 3 Align the other camera case door with the quick-release hinge, and press it toward the camera until it snaps into place. 4 Verify the gasket  is fully seated in the groove. 5 Close and latch the camera case door. Installing an Anti-Fog Desiccant Pack 4 Open the camera case door Ã.
Voice Control 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.
Mode: The active video mode appears at the top of the Video menu. You can touch it to change the video mode (Video Modes, page 5). Additional settings vary based on the active video mode. Resolution: Sets the width and 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 5). Playback Speed: Sets the speed for slow-motion playback.
White Balance: 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. Spot Metering: Enables spot metering mode instead of the default average metering mode.
When you connect an external microphone or line-in audio source, the device records audio from the external source instead of the built-in microphone. 1 From the main menu, select > Microphone. 2 Select an option: • To switch automatically between the internal and external microphones when you connect or disconnect the microphone, select Auto. TIP: The device detects most microphones automatically.
most daytime time-lapse photos or videos, and for when you want to start and stop time-lapse recording manually. Extended: Extended time-lapse mode takes series of photos at a longer time interval, with an optional automatic start time and duration. While using extended time-lapse mode, the camera goes into low power mode between shots to extend the battery life.
5 Select Interval, and select a distance interval between photos or video frames. 6 Select an option: • To take Travelapse photos, from the viewfinder, select the photo key. • To record a Travelapse video, move the recording switch forward. The camera takes a series of photos or video frames at the selected distance interval. 7 To stop recording, select the camera key, or move the recording switch backward. Presets You can save your current camera settings as a preset.
Wirelessly Playing Video on Another Device You can view video wirelessly on a compatible display or device, such as a smart TV, media player, or streaming media stick. Depending on your device, this feature may be called "casting," "wireless display," Wi‑Fi CERTIFIED MiraCast™, or another name. 1 Turn on the display or device, and enable the wireless display option, if necessary. For more information, see the owner's manual for your device. 2 On your camera, open a video, and select .
NOTE: To control the camera using an existing Wi‑Fi network, the network must be set up to allow connected devices to see and communicate with each other. 3 Connect additional cameras to the Wi‑Fi access point or network (optional). 4 On your mobile device, start the Garmin VIRB app. The app searches for cameras and connects automatically. From the Garmin VIRB app, select an option: 5 • Use the on-screen controls to control recording or change settings. • Use the drop-down list to switch to another camera.
control device to wake the camera to start recording or take a photo. NOTE: This feature consumes some battery power when the camera is off. To avoid draining the battery, you should disable this feature when you are not using the camera, or when you store the camera overnight or for a longer time period. Select Wireless > Remote > Remote Wake Up. When you turn off the camera, it enters remote wake-up mode. The status LED flashes blue intermittently while the camera is in remote wake-up mode.
• Multi-camera support • Update software and features The VIRB Edit application is available for Windows and Mac computers. Go to garmin.com/VIRBEdit for more information. ® ® Device Information Camera Setup NOTICE From the main menu, select . Voice Control: Allows you to use your camera by saying words and commands (Voice Control, page 4). Record Light: Turns the recording light on or off. Tone Volume: Adjusts the volume of camera tones. Playback Volume: Adjusts the video playback volume.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port À on the device. Cleaning the Device NOTICE Do not use chemicals, alcohol, solvents, or other cleaners to clean the camera. 1 Wipe the outer casing and lens with a clean, dry, nonscratch, lint-free cloth.
My device turns off when I stop recording video The camera does not turn on automatically when connected to external power. When the top status LED is solid red, the camera is in charging mode. When the top status LED is off, the battery is fully charged, and the camera is off. • Verify the battery is installed correctly (Installing the Memory Card and Battery, page 1). • Fully charge the battery (Charging the Battery, page 1).
Index A accessories 12 ANT+ sensors 2, 10, 12 forgetting 12 pairing 12 aspect ratio 5 B battery 1, 13, 14 charging 1 installing 1, 2 life 15 Bluetooth technology 2, 12 brightness 13 C power (force) 10 power key 2 presets 9 product registration 14 R registering the device 14 remote control 1, 10–12 S settings 13 software updating 12, 14 version 13 software license agreement 15 specifications 14 speed 10 storing data 14 system settings 13 cadence 10 camera field of view 5 orientation 13 self timer 7 set
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