Controlling A Video Camera Using Gestures; Configuring The Video Appearance; Camera Tracking; Setting The Camera Angle And Height - Garmin GPSMAP 12x3 Owner's Manual

Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures

When a networked video camera supports gesture responses, you can control pan-tilt-zoom cameras using
gestures directly on the chartplotter screen. Check your camera user manual for a list of available features.
TIP: Using gestures allows video control without displaying the video controls.
1 From a video screen, touch the screen.
2 Select an option:
• To zoom in and out with the camera, use pinch and zoom gestures.
• To pan or tilt the camera, swipe the screen in the desired direction.

Configuring the Video Appearance

NOTE: Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models.
1 From the video screen, select Options > Video Setup.
2 Select an option:
• To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio, select Aspect > Stretch. The video cannot be stretched
beyond the dimensions provided by the connected video device, and it may not fill the entire screen.
• To show the video using a standard aspect ratio, select Aspect > Standard.
• To adjust the brightness, select Brightness, and select Up, Down, or Auto.
• To adjust the color saturation, select Saturation, and select Up, Down, or Auto.
• To adjust the contrast, select Contrast, and select Up, Down, or Auto.
• To allow the chartplotter to automatically select the source format, select Standard > Auto.

Camera Tracking

When connected to a compatible camera, you can use advanced camera-tracking features.
• Hold the camera on a fixed compass direction (Compass Lock)
• Lock the camera at a fixed angle relative to the vessel (Vessel Lock)
• Track AIS, MARPA, or waypoint targets (also known as slew-to-cue)
To use any of the camera tracking features, you must connect compatible sensors and cameras to the
chartplotter using the Garmin Marine Network or the NMEA 2000 network.
To support Compass Lock and Vessel Lock functionality, you must connect these sensors and cameras:
• A tracking-capable marine camera, such as a newer model FLIR IP video camera
• A GPS antenna
• A heading sensor
NOTE: For the best camera tracking performance, the heading sensor should provide 9-axis data including
yaw, pitch, and roll.
In addition to the sensors and cameras needed to support Compass Lock and Vessel Lock, you must connect
these additional devices to the Garmin Marine Network to support AIS and MARPA tracking:
• To track targets using AIS, you must connect a compatible AIS receiver.
• To track targets using MARPA, you must connect a compatible radar device.

Setting the Camera Angle and Height

If the camera supports camera tracking and the required equipment is connected, you should configure the
camera angle and height for the best results when using the camera tracking feature.
You should make small adjustments until the camera view and camera tracking performance work as expected.
• The Camera Angle value specifies the angle at which the front of the camera points relative to the front of the
boat. A Camera Angle of zero degrees indicates the front of the camera is aligned with the front of the boat.
• The Camera Height value specifies how high the camera is mounted above the heading sensor.
• To set the camera angle, select Vessel > Video > Options > Installation > Camera Angle, and enter a value.
• To set the camera height, select Vessel > Video > Options > Installation > Camera Height, and enter a value.
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