Garmin DASH CAM 54 Owner's Manual

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The device can record audio using the integrated microphonewhile recording video. You can turn audio recording on or off atany time.Select Settings > Camera > Record Audio.Taking a PhotoFrom the viewfinder, select .The device saves the photo to the memory card.Travelapse™The Travelapse feature captures a fast-motion video of your trip,which allows you to share a short video of all the places youtraveled. Recording Travelapse does not stop dash camrecording.NOTE: Travelapse recording is not available when the option topromptly delete unsaved video is enabled (Camera Settings,page 6).Recording a Travelapse VideoYou can manually start and stop Travelapse recording at anytime using the main menu or voice commands.NOTE: The device continues to record regular dash camfootage while recording a Travelapse video.• To start recording a Travelapse video, select an option:◦ From the main menu, select Travelapse > Start.◦ Say OK, Garmin, Start Travelapse.• To stop Travelapse recording, select an option:◦ From the main menu, select Travelapse > Stop.◦ Say OK, Garmin, Stop Travelapse.Recording Videos While ParkedNOTICEDue to privacy regulations, this feature is not available in allareas. It is your responsibility to know and comply withapplicable laws and rights to privacy in your jurisdiction.Before you can record videos while parked, you must connectyour camera to the Dash Cam parking mode cable accessory(Parking Mode Cable Wiring Diagram, page 3).The parked video recording feature allows the camera to recordvideo automatically while your vehicle is parked.Select > Settings > Camera > Record While Parked.When you turn off your vehicle, the camera enters parkedrecording mode and automatically records video each time thecamera sensor detects motion.Parking Mode Cable Wiring DiagramItem Wire Color Wire FunctionBlack GroundYellow Battery 12 VRed Accessory 12 VConnecting the Parking Mode Cable Accessory toPowerCAUTIONGarmin®strongly recommends having an experienced installerwith the proper knowledge of electrical systems install thedevice. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damageto the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.1 Route the parking mode cable accessory to a location in thevehicle with constant power, switched power, and a groundconnection.2 Connect the BATT wire to a constant power source.3 Connect the ACC wire to a switched power source.4 Connect the GND wire to the bare metal of the vehicle'schassis using an existing bolt or screw.5 Plug the parking mode cable accessory into the USB port onthe camera.Viewing Videos and PicturesNOTE: The device stops recording and alerts are disabled whileviewing videos or pictures.1 Select > Gallery.2 Select an option:NOTE: Unsaved videos and Travelapse videos are notavailable when the option to promptly delete unsaved video isenabled (Camera Settings, page 6).• To view videos you saved, select Saved Videos.• To view parked videos you saved, select Parked Videos.• To view saved photos, select Pictures.• To view Travelapse videos, select Travelapse.• To view recent video footage that has not been saved,select Unsaved Videos.3 Select a video or photo.Saving Unsaved Video FootageYou can view your unsaved temporary footage in the gallery andsave video clips from the unsaved footage. This feature is notavailable when the option to promptly delete unsaved video isenabled (Camera Settings, page 6).1 Select > Gallery > Unsaved Videos.2 Select a day and time.The unsaved video for that timeframe starts playing.3 Hold or to move backward or forward through the video.While you hold the button, the device increases the speed atwhich it moves through the video. The timestamp appears inthe lower-left corner of the video.4 When you find the video footage you want to save, press >Save.The device saves a three-minute video clip.Deleting a Video or Photo• While viewing a video, select > Delete > Yes.• While viewing a photo, select > Yes.Garmin VIRB®AppThe free Garmin VIRB app allows you to view and sharerecorded dash cam videos and photos on your smartphone. Todownload the Garmin VIRB app or for more information, go togarmin.com/VIRBapp.Viewing Videos and Photos in the Garmin VIRB App1 From the app store on your mobile device, install the GarminVIRB app.For more information, go to garmin.com/VIRBapp.2 On your Garmin Dash Cam device, select Gallery > ShareGallery.3 On your smartphone, open the Garmin VIRB app.The app searches for your Garmin Dash Cam device andconnects automatically.Viewing Videos and Pictures 3