GARMIN GC 14 Marine Camera Installation Guide

GARMIN GC 14 Marine Camera

Mounting Considerations

You can mount the camera upside-down or sideways. You can reverse the camera image to use in rear view mode. See your chart plotter 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

1. Secure the template 1 to the mounting location.
   

2. Using a 2 mm (3/32 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

3. Adjust the dome base 2 to the correct orientation for your desired camera tilt.

4. Secure the dome base to the mounting location using the included tapping screws

5. Insert the camera 4 into the dome base.

6. Secure the set screws 5 into the dome front 6 using the included wrench.

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

1. GC 14
2. 1 A fuse or circuit breaker (not included)
3. 12 Vdc power source
4. BNC to BNC coaxial video cable (not included)
5. Compatible Garmin chartplotter
6. Composite video ground loop isolator (not included)

Installation With Encoder Diagram

You can add more than one camera to your network when you use an encoder.

1. GC 14
2. 1 A fuse or circuit breaker (required, not included)
3. 12 Vdc power source
4. BNC to BNC coaxial video cable (not included)
5. Network cable
6. Power-over-Ethernet isolation coupler (GPN 010-10580-10)
7. Garmin Marine Network cable
8. Axis® Q7424 Encoder (optional/not included)
9. Compatible Garmin chartplotter
10. 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.

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 IPX7
• 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

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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References

• Garmin GC™ 14 | Marine Camera | Boat Camera Close Close IE Banner Garmin on Facebook Garmin on Twitter Garmin on YouTube Garmin on Pinterest Garmin on Instagram
• Garmin Customer Support
• Water Rating Definitions | Garmin
• GC™ 12 | Marine Camera | Boat Camera | GARMIN Close Close IE Banner Garmin on Facebook Garmin on Twitter Garmin on YouTube Garmin on Pinterest Garmin on Instagram

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