Video Input and Output Considerations

This device allows video input from composite, component, and digital video sources, depending on the model, and video output to a monitor. When connecting video input and output sources, observe these considerations.

  • The eight- and twelve-inch models have two composite-video ports labeled CVBS 1 IN, and CVBS 2 IN. The fifteen-inch models have four composite-video ports labeled CVBS 1 IN, CVBS 2 IN, CVBS 3 IN, and CVBS 4 IN.

  • The fifteen-inch models have one component-video port labeled COMPONENT IN (480i/576i).

    • The composite- and component-video ports use BNC connectors. You can use a BNC to RCA adapter to connect a composite-video source with RCA connectors to these ports.

    • The video from sources connected to these ports is available only for display on the device or additional monitor connected to the device. Composite or component video is not shared across the Garmin® Marine Network or NMEA 2000® network.

  • The fifteen-inch models have one video port labeled DVI-I VIDEO IN that accepts video from digital or analog sources using a DVI-D or DVI-I cable.

    • If needed, you can use an HDMI to DVI-D converter to connect an HDMI-compatible source to this device.

    • If needed, you can use a VGA to DVI-I adapter to connect a VGA source to this port.

  • You can connect a display to the DVI-I VIDEO OUT port to view a mirror image of the screen on a computer monitor or HD TV using a DVI-D or DVI-I cable.

    • If needed, you can use a DVI-D to HDMI adapter to connect to an HD TV or other HDMI-compatible display.

    • If needed, you can use a DVI-I to VGA adapter to connect to a computer monitor or other VGA-compatible display.

  • Although it is recommended to use DVI cables sold by Garmin, high-quality third-party DVI cables may be used. You should test the DVI cable by connecting the devices before routing the cable.

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