Garmin VIRB X Owner's Manual
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Tall: Enables you to capture a large, vertical viewing area usinga 4:3 aspect ratio. This mode is particularly useful for close-up action shots and when using a chest mount.HD Video: Enables you to capture high-speed action shots.1080p works well as a default setting when you need high-resolution shots.Slow-Mo: Enables you to capture slow-motion playback in 720pHD or widescreen standard definition.Timelapse: This high-resolution mode enables you to captureslow-moving or long-term action that is ready for playback orsharing immediately (Recording a Time-Lapse Video,page 4).VIRB XE Video Mode SpecificationsMode Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio NTSC Frame Rate (fps) PAL Frame Rate (fps) Field of View (fov) SpeedTall 1440p (1920x1440) 4:3 30, 24 25, 24 Wide 1x960p (1280x960) 4:3 100, 60, 48 100, 50, 48 Wide 1xHD Video 1080p (1920x1080) 16:9 60, 48, 30, 24 50, 48, 25, 24 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom 1x720p (1280×720) 16:9 120, 60, 30 100, 50, 25 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom 1xSlow-Mo 720p (1280×720) 16:9 120 100 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom 1x, 1/4x, 1/2x480p (848x480) 16:9 240 240 Wide 1x, 1/8x, 1/4x, 1/2xTimelapse 1080p (1920×1080) 16:9 30 25 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom VariesVIRB X Video Mode SpecificationsMode Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio NTSC Frame Rate (fps) PAL Frame Rate (fps) Field of View (fov) SpeedTall 960p (1280x960) 4:3 30 25 Wide 1xHD Video 1080p (1920x1080) 16:9 30 25 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom 1x720p (1280×720) 16:9 60, 30 50, 25 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom 1xSlow-Mo 720p (1280×720) 16:9 60 50 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom 1x, 1/2x480p (848x480) 16:9 120 100 Wide 1x, 1/4x, 1/2xTimelapse 1080p (1920×1080) 16:9 30 25 Wide, zoom, ultra zoom VariesField of View SettingsYou can change the field of view when Lens Correct is set toOff.Hold MENU, and select Video > Field of View.Wide: Captures a wide view of your surroundings. Use thisoption for open areas, close-range video, and to capture asmuch of your viewing area as possible.Zoom: Captures a tighter view. Use this option for medium-range video.Ultra-Zoom: Captures a very focused view. Use this option forlong-range video and closed or covered surroundings.Setting the Video FormatYou can set the video standard for your region. The videostandard affects the available video frame rate options (FPS).1 Hold MENU.2 Select System > Format.3 Select NTSC or PAL.Pro SettingsHold MENU, and select Video > Pro Settings > Status.TIP: While on the home screen, you can select to view thecurrent pro settings.NOTE: Pro settings are available for the VIRB XE device only.Color: Sets the color palette. You can use the Vivid option for amore vibrant color palette, or the Flat option for a moreneutral color palette.White Bal.: Adjusts the color tone based on your surroundings.The device can automatically adjust the white balance, or youcan manually adjust the white balance. You can use the2800K option for incandescent light, the 4000K option forfluorescent light, the 5000K option for daylight, the 6500Koption for sunny conditions, or the 7500K option for cloudyconditions.Sharpness: Sets the level of sharpness. You can use the Highoption for a sharper look, the Medium option for moderatesharpness, or the Low option for a softer look.ISO Limit: Sets the level of sensitivity and image noise. HigherISO values have more visible noise or grain. Higher ISOvalues are best for use in low light environments or indoors.Lower ISO values are best for use in sunlight. You can usethe 6400 option for brighter video in low light, the 1600 optionfor moderate brightness in low light, or the 400 option fordarker video in low light.EV Bias: Sets the exposure bias. Exposure bias affects the levelof brightness.EV Lock: Enables or disables exposure lock. You can enableexposure lock to ensure consistent light sensitivity in yourvideo capture. When recording a time-lapse video, this helpseliminate stray frames with slightly brighter or darker images.Recording Video AutomaticallyYou can set the device to record video automatically when thedevice is moving. This feature allows you to conserve space onyour memory card by recording only the important parts of youractivity.1 Hold MENU.2 Select Video > Auto Record > When Moving.The device records video when you are moving and stopsrecording when you are still.This feature automatically enables GPS in the system settings.Recording a Time-Lapse VideoTime-lapse mode captures individual video frames at longerintervals and creates a video that plays much faster than realtime. You can use time-lapse mode to record movements,changes, or events that take place over a long period of time.Time-lapse videos play at 30 frames per second. The length ofthe video depends on the amount of time between videoframes. For example, if frames are recorded at a one-secondinterval, each second of video covers 30 seconds of real time. Ifframes are recorded at a 60-second interval, each second ofvideo covers 30 minutes of real time.1 Hold MENU.2 Select Video > Mode > Timelapse.3 Select a time interval.4 Video |
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