Garmin GPSMAP 8500, Owner'S Manual

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Change Scene : Selects the infrared image mode, such as day,
night, MOB, or docking.
Video Setup : Opens more video options.
Video Settings
Some cameras provide additional setup options.
NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and
chartplotter models. You may need to update the camera
software to use this feature.
From the video screen, select
Menu > Video Setup .
Set Input : Associates the camera with a video source.
Mirror : Reverses the image like a rearview mirror.
Standby : Places the camera in standby mode to conserve
power and protect the lens when not in use.
Home Position : Sets the home position of the camera.
Scan Speed : Sets how quickly the camera moves during a
scan.
Scan Width : Sets the width of the image captured by the
camera during a scan.
Name : Allows you to enter a new name for this camera.
FLIR™ Menu : Provides access to the settings for the camera.
Associating the Camera to a Video Source
You may need to associate the camera with a video source.
1
From the video screen, select Menu > Source .
2
Select the camera.
3
Select Video Setup > Set Input .
4
Select the video input.
Video Camera Movement Control
NOTICE
Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects.
Damage to the lens may occur.
Always use the chartplotter controls or buttons to pan and tilt the
camera. Do not manually move the camera unit. Manually
moving the camera may damage the camera.
NOTE: This feature is available only when a compatible camera
is connected. You may need to update the camera software to
use this feature.
You can control the movements of the connected video cameras
that support panning, tilting, and zooming.
Controlling Video Cameras Using On-Screen Controls
On-screen controls allow you to control pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ)
cameras. Refer to the camera manual for a list of available
features.
1
From a video screen, touch the screen.
The video controls appear on the screen.
2
Select an option:
• To zoom in and out, use the zoom button.
• To pan or tilt the camera, use the compass rose.
TIP: Hold within the compass rose to continue to move the
camera in the desired direction.
Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures
When a networked video camera supports gesture responses,
you can control pan-tilt-zoom cameras using gestures directly on
the chartplotter screen. Check your camera user manual for a
list of available features.
TIP: Using gestures allows video control without displaying the
video controls.
1
From a video screen, touch the screen.
2
Select an option:
• To zoom in and out with the camera, use pinch and zoom
gestures.
• To pan or tilt the camera, swipe the screen in the desired
direction.
Configuring the Video Appearance
NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and
chartplotter models.
1
From the video screen, select Menu > Video Setup .
2
Select an option:
• To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio, select
Aspect > Stretch . The video cannot be stretched beyond
the dimensions provided by the connected video device,
and it may not fill the entire screen.
• To show the video using a standard aspect ratio, select
Aspect > Standard .
• To adjust the brightness, select Brightness , and select
Up , Down , or Auto .
• To adjust the color saturation, select Saturation , and
select Up , Down , or Auto .
• To adjust the contrast, select Contrast , and select Up ,
Down , or Auto .
• To allow the chartplotter to automatically select the source
format, select Standard > Auto .
Configuring the PC Display
Before you can configure the PC display mode, you must set the
video source to analog or digital PC.
1
When in PC display mode, select anywhere on the screen.
2 Select an option:
• To adjust the screen brightness, select the brightness
arrows.
• To adjust the screen contrast, select the contrast arrows.
Exiting PC Display Mode
1 When in PC display mode, select anywhere on the screen.
2 Select the display mode icon in the upper-left corner.
The video source changes to Video 1.
Garmin VIRB
®
Action Cameras
Most VIRB action cameras connect to the chartplotter from the
camera menu ( Connecting a VIRB Action Camera , page 45 ).
The VIRB 360 camera connects using the VIRB app
( Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera , page 44 ).
In this manual, the term "VIRB action camera" refers to all
models except the VIRB 360 camera. "VIRB 360 camera" refers
to only the 360 model.
Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera
1
Download and open the GarminVIRB app on your mobile
device.
2 Hold Wi-Fi for two seconds to enable the Wi
‑
Fi technology on
the camera.
3
If you are using an Apple ® mobile device, go to the Wi
‑
Fi
settings on your mobile device, and connect to the camera
access point using the name and password on the camera
screen.
4 On your mobile device, start the GarminVIRB app.
The app searches for your camera.
5 If you are using a mobile device with Android
™
, when the
security prompt appears, enter the password for the camera
access point.
TIP: The access point name and password appear on the
camera screen.
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