Garmin GC 14 User manual

GC™14
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Mounting Considerations
You can mount the camera upside-down or sideways. You can reverse the camera image to use in rearview
mode. See your chartplotter owner's manual for instructions.
You should mount the camera in a location where it is
• not an obstacle in doorways or walkways.
• not exposed to extreme temperatures.
• not exposed to gas or oil.
• not exposed to radioactivity.
• not facing into direct sunlight or a direct reflection of sunlight.
Tools Needed
• 1 A fuse or circuit breaker
• Drill and 2 mm (3/32 in.) drill bit
Mounting the Camera
1Secure the template to the mounting location.
2Using a 2 mm (3/32 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
3Adjust the dome base to the correct orientation for your desired camera tilt.
4Secure the dome base to the mounting location using the included tapping screws .
5Insert the camera into the dome base.
6Secure the set screws into the dome front using the included wrench.
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Installation Considerations
You must connect the camera power wire to the battery through a 1 A fuse or circuit breaker. If you do not use
a fuse or circuit breaker, the camera can malfunction.
Some Garmin® GPSMAP® chartplotters have a built-in CVBS video encoder. Video from the camera or cameras
appears on all chartplotters on the network when plugged into a single CVBS IN port. Go to garmin.com/gc14
for a list of compatible GPSMAP chartplotters.
If you want to use more than one camera or the chartplotter does not have a CVBS IN port, you must use an
encoder.
You can add up to four cameras to one encoder and up to two encoders to the Garmin Marine Network.
NOTE: To reduce the possibility of interference, you can install a composite video ground loop isolator (not
included) between the camera and any chartplotters that do not have isolated power grounds.
Installation Diagram
GC 14
1 A fuse or circuit breaker (not included)1
12 Vdc power source
BNC to BNC coaxial video cable (not included)
Compatible Garmin chartplotter
Composite video ground loop isolator (not included)
1 You must connect the camera power wire to the battery through a 1 A fuse or circuit breaker. If you omit a fuse or circuit breaker, the camera can malfunc
tion.
2

Installation With Encoder Diagram
You can add more than one camera to your network when you use an encoder.
GC 14
1 A fuse or circuit breaker (required, not included)1
12 Vdc power source
BNC to BNC coaxial video cable (not included)
Network cable
Power-over-Ethernet isolation coupler (GPN 010-10580-10)
Garmin Marine Network cable
Axis® Q7424 Encoder (optional/not included)
Compatible Garmin chartplotter
Composite video ground loop isolator (not included)
Troubleshooting
Video Does Not Appear on the Chartplotter Screen
• Verify all cables are firmly connected.
• Verify the video cable is connected to the camera video output port.
Image on the Chartplotter Screen is Dim or Dark
• Verify the lens is clean. If necessary, wipe the lens with a soft, clean cloth.
• If the camera is exposed to too much direct light, change the camera position or location.
• Adjust the contrast on your chartplotter. See your chartplotter manual for instructions.
1 You must connect the camera power wire to the battery through a 1 A fuse or circuit breaker. If you omit a fuse or circuit breaker, the camera can malfunc
tion.
3

Image on the Chartplotter Screen Flickers
• Verify the camera points away from the sun.
• Adjust the contrast on your chartplotter. See your chartplotter manual for instructions.
Camera is Not Working and the Surface is Hot
• Verify the camera is connected to an appropriate power source.
Video Image Includes Scrolling Bars on the Chartplotter Screen
• Verify all cables are firmly connected.
• Install a composite video ground loop isolator (not included) between the camera and any chartplotter that
does not have an isolated power ground.
Specifications
Dimensions (W x H) 54.3 x 50.7 mm (2.15 x 2.0 in.)
Weight 190 g (6.7 oz)
Operating temperature From -20 to 60°C (from -4 to 140°F)
Storage temperature From -20 to 60°C (from -4 to 140°F)
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71
Input voltage From 9 to 18 Vdc
Current draw IR off: 90 mA @ 12 Vdc
IR on: 183 mA @ 12 Vdc
Compass-safe distance 254 mm (10.0 in.)
Viewing angle Vertical : 52 degrees
Horizontal : 95 degrees
IR distance 15 m (49 ft.)
Video output 1.0Vp-p composite 75 Ω composite
Resolution PAL
Effective pixels Vertical: 582
Horizontal: 976
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M/N: B0P0776
1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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