Garmin BC 40 Owner's Manual

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Pairing Additional Cameras with a GarminNavigation DeviceYou can pair up to 4 BC 40 wireless backup cameras with acompatible Garmin navigation device.1 Install batteries in the camera.The camera enters pairing mode automatically, and the LEDflashes blue while the camera is in pairing mode. The cameraremains in pairing mode for five minutes. If pairing modeexpires, you can remove and reinstall the batteries.2 Bring the compatible Garmin navigation device outside yourvehicle and within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the camera, and turn on thenavigation device.3 On the Garmin navigation device, select Settings > WirelessCamera > Add New Camera.The device pairs with your camera, and the guidance lineconfiguration screen appears.4 Use the on-screen arrows to position the guidance lines, andselect (Aligning the Guidance Lines, page 5).If the camera or vehicle is not ideally positioned to completethe guidance line alignment, you can complete the alignmentlater from the camera settings.5 Enter a name for the camera (optional).You should use a descriptive name that clearly identifies thelocation of the camera.6 Select Done.After you pair multiple cameras, you can switch betweencameras from the camera view (Switching Cameras, page 4)and set the order in which the cameras appear (Changing theCamera Order, page 5).Viewing the Backup CameraAfter you pair your camera with a compatible Garmin navigationdevice, the camera view appears automatically when you turnon your navigation device, and you can manually show thecamera at any time.• If your navigation device is connected to an ignition-switchedpower outlet (recommended), turn on your vehicle.• If your navigation device is connected to an always-on poweroutlet, turn on the navigation device.• To show the camera manually, select / .• To show or hide the camera using voice commands, sayShow Video or Hide Video.NOTE: The voice commands may vary based on yournavigation device model. This feature is not available for alllanguages or may require additional navigation device setupfor some languages. For more information, see the VoiceCommand app or the Voice Control app on your navigationdevice, or the navigation device owner's manual.The camera view appears. When the camera detects the vehicleis moving forward, the camera automatically stops sendingvideo, and the navigation device returns to normal operation.The camera video is dismissed automatically after 2 minutesand 30 seconds, whether or not your vehicle has movedforward.Switching CamerasYou can cycle through the video feeds from all paired cameras.From the camera view, select .The video feed from the next camera appears, and thecamera name appears at the top of the screen.Adjusting the Camera AngleYou can adjust the camera angle up and down to provide thebest view for your vehicle.1 Drive to a level area with a clear view behind the vehicle.2 Remove the camera from the mount (Removing the Camerafrom the Mount, page 4).3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two adjustmentscrews .4 Tilt the mount up or down.For most vehicles, the camera should face straight out orslightly downward.5 Tighten the adjustment screws to lock the mount in the newposition.6 Install the camera into the mount.7 View the camera using your Garmin navigation device(Viewing the Backup Camera, page 4), and verify the cameraangle.When the camera is angled correctly, the bottom edge of thevideo frame should align with the rearmost part of the vehicle,such as the bumper or trailer hitch. Objects above thehorizon should appear in the top one-quarter to one-third ofthe frame.8 If necessary, repeat this procedure until the camera angle iscorrect.WARNINGAfter you adjust the camera angle, you must align the guidancelines (Aligning the Guidance Lines, page 5). If you previouslyset up guidance lines, they are not accurate after the cameraangle changes. Failure to properly align the guidance lines couldresult in an accident or collision, resulting in death, seriousinjury, or property damage.Removing the Camera from the MountGently press the tab on one side of the mount outward,and pull that side of the camera out of the mount.Backup Camera SettingsSelect Settings > Wireless Camera, and select the backupcamera name.Flip Video: Allows you to flip or mirror the video.Guidance Lines: Sets preferences for guidance lines displayedon the camera video.Rename: Allows you to rename the paired camera.Set Default Camera: Sets the order in which cameras appear inthe camera view. The camera at the top of the list is the4 Viewing the Backup Camera