Garmin GPSMAP A12, Owner'S Manual

Selecting a Video Source

1

From the video screen, select 

Menu

 > 

Source

.

2

Select the source of the video feed.

Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources

If you have two or more video sources, you can alternate 

between them using a specific time interval.

1

From the video screen, select 

Menu

 > 

Source

 > 

Alternate

.

2

Select 

Time

, and select the amount of time each video 

appears.

3

Select 

Source

, and select the video sources to add to the 

alternating sequence.

Networked Video Devices

NOTICE

A Garmin Power over Ethernet (PoE) Isolation Coupler (P/N 

010-10580-10) must be used when connecting a PoE device, 

such as a FLIR

®

 camera, to a Garmin Marine Network. 

Connecting a PoE device directly to a Garmin Marine Network 

chartplotter damages the Garmin chartplotter and may damage 

the PoE device.

Before you can view and control video devices such as IP 

cameras, encoders, and thermal cameras using your 

chartplotter, you must have a compatible video device 

connected to your chartplotter, and you must have a marine 

network cable Power over Ethernet (PoE) isolation coupler. Go 

to 

www.garmin.com

 for a list of compatible devices or to 

purchase a PoE Isolation Coupler.
You can connect multiple supported video cameras and up to 

two video encoders to the Garmin Marine Network. You can 

select and view up to four video sources at once. Chartplotters 

with multiple composite built-in video inputs can display a single 

built-in video input only. When the cameras are connected, the 

network detects them automatically and displays them in the 

source list.

Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras

You can save, name, and activate video presents for each 

networked video source.

Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera

1

From a video screen, touch the screen.
The video controls appear on the screen.

2

Hold a video preset button.
A green light indicates the setting is stored.

Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera

1

From a video screen, select 

Menu

 > 

Video Setup

 > 

Presets

.

2

Select a preset.

3

Select 

Rename

.

4

Enter preset name.

Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera

You can quickly return networked cameras to preset values.

1

From a video screen, touch the screen.
The video controls appear on the screen.

2

Select a video preset.
The camera restores the video settings saved for that preset.

TIP: 

You can also save and activate presets using the video 

menu.

Camera Settings

Some cameras provide additional options to control the camera 

view.

NOTE: 

Not all options are available on all camera models and 

chartplotter models. Refer to the camera manual for a list of 

available features. You may need to update the camera 

software to use this feature.
From the infrared video screen, select Menu.

IR/Visible

: Displays an infrared or visible camera image.

Scan

: Surveys the surrounding area.

Freeze

: Pauses the camera image.

Change Colors

: Selects the color scheme of the infrared image.

Change Scene

: Selects the infrared image mode, such as day, 

night, MOB, or docking.

Video Setup

: Opens more video options.

Video Settings

Some cameras provide additional setup options.

NOTE: 

Not all options are available on all camera models and 

chartplotter models. You may need to update the camera 

software to use this feature.
From the video screen, select 

Menu

 > 

Video Setup

.

Set Input

: Associates the camera with a video source.

Mirror

: Reverses the image like a rearview mirror.

Standby

: Places the camera in standby mode to conserve 

power and protect the lens when not in use.

Home Position

: Sets the home position of the camera.

Scan Speed

: Sets how quickly the camera moves during a 

scan.

Scan Width

: Sets the width of the image captured by the 

camera during a scan.

Name

: Allows you to enter a new name for this camera.

FLIR™ Menu

: Provides access to the settings for the camera.

Associating the Camera to a Video Source

You may need to associate the camera with a video source.

1

From the video screen, select 

Menu

 > 

Source

.

2

Select the camera.

3

Select 

Video Setup

 > 

Set Input

.

4

Select the video input.

Video Camera Movement Control

NOTICE

Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects. 

Damage to the lens may occur.
Always use the chartplotter controls or buttons to pan and tilt the 

camera. Do not manually move the camera unit. Manually 

moving the camera may damage the camera.

NOTE: 

This feature is available only when a compatible camera 

is connected. You may need to update the camera software to 

use this feature.
You can control the movements of the connected video cameras 

that support panning, tilting, and zooming.

Controlling Video Cameras Using On-Screen Controls

On-screen controls allow you to control pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) 

cameras. Refer to the camera manual for a list of available 

features.

1

From a video screen, touch the screen.
The video controls appear on the screen.

2

Select an option:
• To zoom in and out, use the zoom button.
• To pan or tilt the camera, use the compass rose.

TIP: 

Hold within the compass rose to continue to move the 

camera in the desired direction.

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