Garmin VARIA RCT716, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ogo ANT Edge fēnix Forerunner and vívoactive are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express and Varia are trademarks 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 by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Gar...

Page 3: ...ght Network 12 Light Network Settings 13 Customizing the Radar Alert Settings with Your Edge 1030 13 Other Compatible Devices 13 Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Edge Device 13 Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch 13 Device Information 14 Charging the Device 14 Tips for Charging the Device 14 Connecting the Device to Your Computer 15 Videos and Photos on Your Computer ...

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Page 5: ...e using an Edge 1030 series device pair the devices The Varia RCT716 and Your Edge 1030 Series page 10 If you are using your phone download the Garmin Varia app to your phone and pair the devices Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Phone page 7 If you are using another Garmin device pair the devices Other Compatible Devices page 13 Tips for Installing the Device The Varia RCT716 device includ...

Page 6: ... the device correctly The device faces backward and is perpendicular to the road Make sure there are no obstructions in front of the light Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment 2 Introduction ...

Page 7: ...e rubber pad on the back of the tail light mount 2 Place the tail light mount on the seat post 3 Attach the tail light mount securely using one band 4 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the tail light mount notches 5 Press the locking lever down until it locks into place Introduction 3 ...

Page 8: ... seconds to turn the device off Device status LED Changes color based on the battery level pairing status device modes and charging status Varia RCT716 Device Status LED page 5 Camera status LED Changes color based on the camera status Varia RCT716 Camera Status LED page 5 Camera button Hold for 1 second to save a video or take a picture Hold for 4 seconds to turn the camera on Microphone Captures...

Page 9: ...a video or photo Alternating red and yellow flashes The memory card is low on space Flashing yellow There is a problem with the memory card Solid green The memory card is being formatted The device is in mass storage mode Flashing green The device is powering on The memory card is being accessed Flashing blue The device is in Wi Fi sharing mode Tail Light Modes and Intensity You can switch the Var...

Page 10: ...icles Displays battery status of the paired Varia device Select to change the device and camera settings Varia App Device Settings page 9 Select to open the video and photo gallery Viewing Videos and Photos on the Varia App page 8 Select to update the sounds and alerts on your phone Customizing the Varia App Alert Settings page 10 Select to record video or save a video clip Displays your recording...

Page 11: ...conds to enter pairing mode The device status LED flashes purple and the tail light turns on The device is in pairing mode for 5 minutes or until you press the device button 6 Select That s Mine When the radar device is paired with your phone the app displays the current radar status and Viewing Radar on the Varia App Go for a ride The radar information appears on the active data screen The vehicl...

Page 12: ... can view videos and photos on the Varia app you must download the app and pair it with your Varia RCT716 device Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Phone page 7 NOTE The device stops recording while you are viewing the gallery 1 From the Varia app on your phone select Join Varia Wi Fi Network and follow the on screen instructions 2 Select an option To view a saved video or photo select Locke...

Page 13: ...the Locked folder when you are connected to a Wi Fi network Viewing Videos and Photos on the Varia App page 8 About Incident Recording By default the device uses a sensor to detect possible incidents and saves video footage automatically before during and after the detected event Camera Settings page 9 The video footage is stamped with the time date and location if available of the event Varia App...

Page 14: ...trol your radar device and customize settings using your compatible Edge device This section contains instructions for the Edge 1030 and 1030 devices Other compatible Edge devices contain similar settings and controls Other Compatible Devices page 13 Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Edge 1030 The first time you connect the Varia RCT716 device to your Edge device you must pair both devices ...

Page 15: ...ber indicates a vehicle is approaching Red indicates a vehicle is advancing at a high rate of speed Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles The Edge device beeps if audible tones are turned on in the settings Your device has alert tones for several features The alert tone for approaching vehicles has a unique sound The device beeps one time when the first vehicle is detected After the threat is clear...

Page 16: ...st widget you viewed appears Customizing the Varia Device Settings with Your Edge 1030 Before you can customize Varia device settings with your Edge device you must pair the devices 1 Select Sensors Lights 2 Select an option Select Enable to enable the light network Select Network Options Test Lights to verify that each light in your network is set up correctly Testing the Light Network page 12 Se...

Page 17: ...u select Add Sensor Search All 4 While the Varia RCT716 device is turned off hold the device button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode The status LED flashes purple and the tail light turns on The device is in pairing mode for 5 minutes or until you press the device button 5 Select your sensor When the sensor is paired with your Edge device the radar and bike light status icons appear solid Pairi...

Page 18: ...mputer USB port 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet 5 Charge the device completely The status LED flashes green while charging The status LED is solid green when charging is complete 6 Remove the USB cable and close the weather cap Tips for Charging the Device Connect the charger securely to the device You can charge the device by plugging the USB cable in to a Garmin approved AC ada...

Page 19: ...OTE Some media players might not support high resolution playback Videos and photos are stored in the DCIM directory on the memory card Videos are stored in MP4 file format and photos are stored in JPG format You can view and transfer videos and photos by inserting the memory card into your computer or connecting the device to your computer Connecting the Device to Your Computer page 15 The videos...

Page 20: ...ry card with a speed rating of Class 10 or higher NOTE A memory card is included so your device is ready to use out of the box All memory cards have a limited life and must be replaced periodically 1 Open the cover 2 Slide the card holder toward the mount and lift up 3 Pull open the card holder 4 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the contacts facing the device 16 Device Informa...

Page 21: ...cure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment because it can degrade the life of the product Cleaning the Device NOTICE Do not use a cloth or any material that can scratch the optical lens on the front of the device Scratching the optical lens may cause poor radar performance Clear mud and dirt from the weather cap area While the weather cap...

Page 22: ...m 0º to 45ºC from 32º to 113ºF Wireless frequencies 2 4 GHz 7 dBm maximum 24 GHz 11 3 dBm maximum Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71 LED luminous flux 5 lm solid mode only Certified for use in Germany Troubleshooting Resetting the Device You can reset the device if it stops responding Hold both buttons for 10 seconds until both LEDs turn off Resetting deletes the pairing connections from the device Upda...

Page 23: ... device is in an error state Make sure the device is within the approved operating temperature range Varia RCT716 Specifications page 18 Turn the device off and turn it back on You can check the battery level on the Sensors menu of your Edge device or on the Varia app Avoid multiple sources of radar interference Radar detection does not work indoors The Varia RCT716 device is tuned to detect vehic...

Page 24: ...n both devices off and turn them back on Pair the devices Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Edge 1030 page 10 The Varia RCT716 device sends light and radar data to the Edge device The Edge device displays and when connected The radar device disconnects from the Varia app WARNING If the radar device is not connected or sending radar data Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check the d...

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