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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.

5

From the Garmin VIRB app, select an option:
• Use the on-screen controls to control recording or change 

settings.

• Use the drop-down list to switch to another camera.

NOTE: 

This option is available only when multiple 

cameras are connected.

• Use the tabs to switch between recording and playback 

mode.

Wi

Fi Networks and Devices

The Garmin VIRB app and some Garmin devices, such as a 

compatible chartplotter, can control the camera using a Wi

Fi 

connection. These devices can control recording, change 

camera modes and settings, and play or edit recorded videos 

and photos.
Your can establish a Wi

Fi connection by enabling your camera 

to broadcast a Wi

Fi access point. You can also connect your 

cameras and devices to an existing network.
For more information about controlling your camera using a 

compatible Garmin device, see the owner's manual for the 

device.

Setting Up a Wi

Fi Access Point

Your camera can broadcast a Wi

Fi access point to create a 

network for your devices. You can connect your mobile device, 

Garmin device, or other VIRB cameras to the access point. This 

is useful for most recording situations, when you do not have 

access to an established wireless network.

NOTE: 

Creating an access point allows you to control one or 

more cameras using Wi-Fi technology, but it does not provide 

other networking services or access to the Internet.

1

From the main menu, select 

Wireless

 > 

Wi-Fi

 > 

Status

 to 

turn on Wi

Fi wireless technology.

2

Select 

Mode

 > 

Create

.

Your camera broadcasts a Wi

Fi network. The network SSID 

name and password appear on the camera screen.

3

Connect your mobile device, cameras, or other devices to the 

new Wi

Fi network.

Wi

Fi Access Point Settings

You can change the wireless access point settings for your 

device.
From the main menu, select 

Wireless

 > 

Wi-Fi

 > 

Status

 to turn 

on Wi

Fi wireless technology, and select 

Mode

 > 

Create

.

Name

: Sets the SSID, which identifies your wireless network on 

other devices.

Password

: Sets the password used to connect to your wireless 

network.

Connecting to a Wi

Fi Network

NOTICE

Connecting to a public or unsecured network may expose your 

video and sensor data to others. Use caution when connecting 

to an unsecured network.
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.

You can connect your camera to an existing 2.4 GHz Wi

Fi 

network. This could be a home network, a business network, or 

a NMEA 2000

®

 marine network.

1

From the main menu, select 

Wireless

 > 

Wi-Fi

 > 

Status

 to 

turn on Wi

Fi wireless technology.

2

Select 

Mode

 > 

Connect

.

3

Select 

Add New

.

The camera searches for nearby Wi

Fi networks.

4

Select a Wi

Fi network.

5

If necessary, enter the network password.
The camera connects to the wireless network.

6

If necessary, connect your mobile device or Garmin device to 

the same network to control the camera.

The camera remembers the network information and connects 

automatically when you return to this location.

Managing Wi

Fi Networks

1

From the main menu, select 

Wireless

 > 

Wi-Fi

 > 

Status

 to 

turn on Wi

Fi wireless technology.

2

Select 

Mode

 > 

Connect

.

3

Select a saved network.

4

Select an option:
• To delete the network, select 

Forget

.

The network information is deleted. To connect to this 

network again, you must manually connect to it and enter 

the network password.

• To change the password stored for the network, select 

Change Password

.

ANT+ Devices and VIRB Remote

You can start recording, stop recording, and take pictures on 

your VIRB camera using another compatible Garmin device with 

ANT+ wireless technology, such as watches, activity trackers, 

navigation devices, or the VIRB Remote accessory. For more 

information about VIRB camera compatibility, see the owner's 

manual for your Garmin device.
The VIRB Remote accessory is a portable, mountable remote 

that can control your VIRB camera using ANT+ wireless 

technology. It has tactile buttons that allow you to start 

recording, stop recording, or take a photo without looking at the 

remote. Go to 

www.garmin.com/VIRB

 to purchase a VIRB 

Remote accessory.

Controlling a VIRB Camera Using ANT+ Wireless 

Technology

These instructions allow you to enable the remote control 

feature for one camera or for your main camera. If you have 

multiple cameras, you should follow the instructions for 

controlling multiple cameras remotely (

Controlling Multiple VIRB 

Cameras Using ANT+ Wireless Technology

, page 12

).

1

On your camera, from the main menu, select 

Wireless

 > 

Remote

 > 

Status

 to turn on remote operation.

2

Select 

No

.

The remote control settings appear, with the camera set as 

the main VIRB camera.

3

Select an option:
• On the ANT+ device, launch the VIRB app or feature. See 

the owner's manual for the device for more information.

• On the VIRB remote, follow the pairing instructions in the 

accessory manual.

Enabling the Remote Wake Up Feature

The Remote Wake Up feature enables your camera to remain in 

a low-power state instead of turning off. This allows your remote 

Remote Operation and Garmin VIRB Mobile App

11

Summary of Contents for VIRB Ultra 30

Page 1: ...VIRB ULTRA 30 Owner s Manual August 2016 190 02069 00_0A...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...eo on Another Device 10 External Displays 10 Connecting to an HDMI Display 10 Connecting to a Composite Video Display 10 G Metrix 10 G Metrix Data 10 Remote Operation and Garmin VIRB Mobile App 10 Ope...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...SB mass storage mode Off Off while not connected to external power The camera is turned off LED Color LED Action Status Off Off while connected to external power The camera is turned off and the batte...

Page 6: ...the recording switch unless you use the recording switch to turn it on 1 With the device turned off move the recording switch forward The device turns on and starts recording video 2 When you are fini...

Page 7: ...se door completely 2 Pull the camera case door away from the camera The door releases from the quick release hinge 3 Align the other camera case door with the quick release hinge and press it toward t...

Page 8: ...ds and commands in English NOTE The voice control feature is available only in English You can use this feature while the interface is set to a different language but you must speak the commands in En...

Page 9: ...tical area in a 4 3 aspect ratio For example a 2 7K video in tall expansive mode records 2028 pixels vertically instead of the standard 1524 pixels This mode is useful when wearing a chest mount or re...

Page 10: ...40 4 3 30 25 Wide Varies 1080p 1920 1080 16 9 30 25 Wide Zoom 1 5x Ultra Zoom 2x Varies 1080p Expansive 1920 1080 16 9 30 25 Wide Varies Expansive Tall 2 7K 2704 2028 4 3 30 24 25 Wide 1x 1440p 1920 1...

Page 11: ...n low light Bracket EV Step Sets the amount of variation above and below the standard exposure value for bracketed photos A larger value creates more variation in the brightness of bracketed photos Ph...

Page 12: ...Mode Time lapse 2 Select Type Extended 3 Select Start Time and select the time of day when the camera should start taking time lapse photos If you select Now the camera starts taking pictures immediat...

Page 13: ...t steps 2 and 3 for all the presets you want to copy 5 Turn off the camera and remove the memory card 6 Install the memory card in a second VIRB ULTRA camera 7 Turn on the second camera 8 On the secon...

Page 14: ...rix data onto your video using gauges graphs and more You can play and share your edited videos to show your speed acceleration heart rate and other sensor data in real time G Metrix Data Your camera...

Page 15: ...rk the network must be set up to allow connected devices to see and communicate with each other You can connect your camera to an existing 2 4 GHz Wi Fi network This could be a home network a business...

Page 16: ...ompatibility and purchasing optional sensors go to http buy garmin com Pairing ANT Sensors When you pair a compatible ANT sensor with your device the sensor data is recorded as G Metrix data 1 Put on...

Page 17: ...nabled Reset Restores the default settings You can use the Settings option to clear all user data or the Factory Reset option to restore all settings to the factory default values Format Card Erases a...

Page 18: ...ompromise the waterproof seal Support and Updates Garmin Express garmin com express provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Product registration Product manuals Software updates Data...

Page 19: ...t read data quickly enough to play high resolution video directly from the memory card Use the VIRB Edit application to play and edit video Go to garmin com VIRBEdit to download the VIRB Edit applicat...

Page 20: ...nnecting 6 12 microSD card See memory card mounting the device 4 mounts optional 4 P photos 7 9 night 8 settings 7 9 taking 7 time lapse 7 8 Travelapse 8 viewing 9 power force 10 power key 2 presets 9...

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