Garmin GPSMAP A12 Owner's Manual

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Controlling a Video Camera Using GesturesWhen a networked video camera supports gesture responses,you can control pan-tilt-zoom cameras using gestures directly onthe chartplotter screen. Check your camera user manual for alist of available features.TIP: Using gestures allows video control without displaying thevideo controls.1 From a video screen, touch the screen.2 Select an option:• To zoom in and out with the camera, use pinch and zoomgestures.• To pan or tilt the camera, swipe the screen in the desireddirection.Configuring the Video AppearanceNOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models andchartplotter models.1 From the video screen, select Menu > Video Setup.2 Select an option:• To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio, selectAspect > Stretch. The video cannot be stretched beyondthe dimensions provided by the connected video device,and it may not fill the entire screen.• To show the video using a standard aspect ratio, selectAspect > Standard.• To adjust the brightness, select Brightness, and selectUp, Down, or Auto.• To adjust the color saturation, select Saturation, andselect Up, Down, or Auto.• To adjust the contrast, select Contrast, and select Up,Down, or Auto.• To allow the chartplotter to automatically select the sourceformat, select Standard > Auto.Garmin VIRB®Action CamerasWARNINGDo not view video or photos while operating the vessel. Failureto pay attention to the conditions on the water can result invessel damage, personal injury, or death.Most VIRB action cameras connect to the chartplotter from thecamera menu (Connecting a VIRB Action Camera, page 50).The VIRB 360 camera connects using the VIRB app(Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera, page 50).In this manual, the term "VIRB action camera" refers to allmodels, except in the instructions on how to connect. In thatcase, as listed above, the term "VIRB 360 camera" refers to onlythe 360 model.Connecting a VIRB 360 Action CameraYou connect a VIRB 360 action camera to the chartplotter usingthe VIRB app. If you are connecting a VIRB camera, connectthrough the camera settings (Connecting a VIRB ActionCamera, page 50).1 Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up the Wi‑FiWireless Network, page 6).2 On your mobile device, download the GarminVIRB app.3 On the VIRB 360 camera, hold Wi-Fi for two seconds toenable the Wi‑Fi technology.4 If you are using an Apple®mobile device, go to the Wi‑Fisettings on your mobile device, and connect to the cameraaccess point using the name and password on the camerascreen.5 On your mobile device, start the GarminVIRB app.The app searches for your camera.6 If you are using a mobile device with Android™, when thesecurity prompt appears, enter the password for the cameraaccess point.TIP: The access point name and password appear on thecamera screen.The app connects to your camera.7 From the GarminVIRB app, select > Wi-Fi Connections.A list of nearby Wi‑Fi access points appears.8 Select the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network, and enter the networkpassword.The app and the camera connect to the chartplotter's Wi‑Finetwork.You can control the camera using the chartplotter.Connecting a VIRB Action CameraYou connect a VIRB action camera to the chartplotter using thecamera settings. If you are connecting a VIRB 360 camera,connect through the VIRB app (Connecting a VIRB 360 ActionCamera, page 50).1 Set up the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up the Wi‑FiWireless Network, page 6).2 From the VIRB camera main menu, select Wireless > Wi-Fi> Status to turn on Wi‑Fi wireless technology.3 Select Mode > Connect.4 Select Add New.The camera searches for nearby Wi‑Fi networks.5 Select the chartplotter's Wi‑Fi network, and enter the networkpassword.The app and the camera connect to the chartplotter's Wi‑Finetwork.You can control the camera using the chartplotter.Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with theChartplotterBefore you can control a VIRB action camera with thechartplotter, you must connect the devices using a wirelessconnection.You can connect up to five VIRB action cameras to thechartplotter.After you connect the VIRB action camera with the chartplotter,a new option is added to A/V, Gauges, Controls. You can startand stop recording on the VIRB action camera using thechartplotter.NOTE: The VIRB image shown on the chartplotter is a in alower resolution than the VIRB action camera records. To viewthe high-resolution video, view the video on a computer ortelevision.1 Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > VIRB®.2 Select an option:• To take a still photograph, select .• To begin recording, select .When recording, the remaining recording memory isshown.• To stop recording, select again.• If you have more than one VIRB action cameraconnected, use the arrows to select a different actioncamera to control.• To view stored videos or images, select .• To pan and tilt the VIRB 360, drag your finger on thescreen.• To return the VIRB 360 view to the home position, select.50 Viewing Video