Garmin GC™ 245 flat-mount deck camera, white model

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera is a high-performance monitoring solution designed to integrate with Garmin navigation systems. Its main features include:

An adjustable lens module that can tilt down to 62 degrees and rotate 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.The ability to rotate the entire housing up to 80 degrees after mounting to the base plate, providing great orientation flexibility.A red dot on the lens to assist with correct alignment.Inclusion of a GVAM 10 black housing that provides connectivity and power, including a 2-meter Garmin BlueNet™ cable and a 2-meter power cable.Compatibility with Garmin BlueNet and Garmin Marine Network technologies.

To install the GC™ 245 marine camera and its GVAM 10 black housing, you will need the following tools:

A 2.8 mm (7/64 in) drill bit suitable for the camera’s mounting surface.
A 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit suitable for the black housing’s mounting surface.
A 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit if you plan to route the camera cable internally (optional).
An 8 mm (5/16 in) torque wrench capable of tightening to 9 kgf-cm (8 lbf-in) for SMA connectors.
An 8 mm (5/16 in) wrench.
A #2 Phillips screwdriver or bit.
Marine-grade adhesive sealant such as 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 or equivalent.

For optimal viewing, it is recommended to install the camera with the lens pointing downwards at approximately 35 degrees relative to the waterline. This ensures an adequate view of objects close to your vessel.

The adjustable lens module can tilt down to 62 degrees and rotate 90 degrees. A red dot on the lens indicates the top. When the camera is correctly installed, the red dot on the lens module must point away from the Garmin logo on the housing. Once the field of view is verified on the chartplotter screen, lock the camera in position by tightening the locking ring with the provided Allen key.

When choosing the mounting location for the GC™ 245 camera and the GVAM 10 black housing, consider the following:

The camera must be mounted above the waterline. The black housing must not be submerged and should be installed in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup. The black housing and its integrated network cable must be installed at least 71 cm (28 in) away from noisy electrical sources (such as spark plug wires) and other sensitive electronic devices. Ensure there is sufficient space for routing and connecting all cables. Use mounting screws appropriate for your hull material to avoid damaging it.

The GC™ 245 camera uses Garmin BlueNet network technology and is compatible with Garmin BlueNet devices as well as Garmin Marine Network devices.

If your boat is equipped with a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, you must connect the black GVAM 10 box’s integrated Garmin BlueNet cable to an available network port on your Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or on a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch. If you are using only Garmin Marine Network devices, you will need a Garmin Marine Network adapter cable to connect the black GVAM 10 box to your network.

Yes, some cables can be extended:

The camera's coaxial cable (8 m included) can be replaced with a longer cable if the camera is mounted more than 8 meters from its black box. A 25 m coaxial cable (reference 010-13026-02) is available from your Garmin dealer or at garmin.com.The Garmin BlueNet™ cable integrated into the GVAM 10 black box (2 m included) can be extended using an additional Garmin BlueNet cable and a Garmin BlueNet coupler.The power cable integrated into the GVAM 10 black box (2 m included) can also be extended if the box is mounted more than 2 meters from your power supply.It is important to note that modifying (cutting or splicing) the supplied coaxial cables or using third-party coaxial cables is not recommended and may void the warranty.

Several actions can void the warranty of your GC™ 245 camera system:

Do not use cables and connectors not supplied by Garmin when installing the system.
Cutting, terminating, or splicing the coaxial cable.
Not tightening SMA connectors on the cameras and the GVAM 10 black box to the specified torque values in the installation instructions.
Connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place.
Prolonged exposure to temperatures exceeding the specified operating or storage temperature range for the device.

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera system package includes the following components:

The GC™ 245 marine camera.A 8-metre (26.25 ft) coaxial cable.The GVAM 10 black housing, which integrates a 2-metre (6.56 ft) Garmin BlueNet™ cable and a 2-metre (6.56 ft) power cable.Mounting screws (though it is recommended to use screws suitable for your hull material if the supplied ones are not appropriate).A pin spanner for tightening the locking ring.Chartplotters (GPSMAP series) and power supply are not included.

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera package includes the following:

The Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera. An 8 m (26.25 ft) coaxial cable. The GVAM 10 black housing, which integrates a 2 m (6.56 ft) Garmin BlueNet™ cable and a 2 m (6.56 ft) power cable. A spanner wrench for tightening the locking ring. Mounting screws (though appropriate screws for your hull material are recommended). Mounting templates for the camera and GVAM 10 housing. Accessories not included: GPSMAP® chartplotter and power supply.

The GC™ 245 camera features an adjustable lens module and a rotating housing for maximum flexibility:

The lens module can tilt downward up to 62 degrees. It can also roll (rotate) 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. The entire camera housing can be rotated up to 80 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise after being mounted to the base plate. Once the desired viewing angle is set on the chartplotter screen, you must lock the camera configuration by tightening the locking ring using the provided hex key.

For installing the Garmin GC™ 245 marine camera and its GVAM 10 black housing, the following tools are recommended:

A 2.8 mm (7/64 in) drill bit suitable for the camera’s mounting surface. A 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit suitable for the black housing’s mounting surface. A 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit to drill through the camera’s mounting surface for internal cable routing (optional). An 8 mm (5/16 in) SMA connector torque wrench capable of tightening to 9 kgf-cm (8 lbf-in), such as the KCR Products KCR-3125S-8 SMA (5/16) torque wrench. An 8 mm (5/16 in) wrench to hold an SMA coaxial connector. A #2 Phillips screwdriver or bit. A 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 or equivalent marine adhesive sealant.

When selecting the mounting location for the GC™ 245 camera and the GVAM 10 black housing, consider the following points:

The camera must be mounted above the waterline.
The black housing must be mounted in a location where it will not be submerged and where it will have adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup.
The black housing and its integrated cables must be routed at least 71 cm (28 in) away from noisy electrical sources, such as spark plug wires and other sensitive electronic devices.
Ensure there is sufficient space for routing and connecting all cables.
Avoid locations exposed to extreme temperatures, as this could cause device failure and void the warranty.

To mount the GVAM 10 black housing, follow these steps:

Use the mounting template provided to mark the pilot holes on the mounting surface. Check the location of the marks and adjust if necessary. Drill the pilot holes using a 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit suitable for the mounting surface material. Secure the black housing to the mounting surface with screws appropriate for the material, ensuring they are tight. Ensure the housing is mounted in a non-submerged, well-ventilated area, and that cables are kept away from sources of electrical noise.

Required drill bit sizes for installation are as follows:

For mounting screw holes for the camera: a 2.8 mm (7/64 in) drill bit.
For the camera cable pass-through hole through the hull (if you choose this option): a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.
For mounting screw holes of the GVAM 10 black housing: a 4.5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.
Ensure you use drill bits suitable for your boat’s mounting surface material.

The Garmin GC™ 245 camera uses Garmin BlueNet network technology and is compatible with Garmin BlueNet devices as well as Garmin Marine Network devices. The included GVAM 10 black housing ensures this connectivity.

For optimal performance and support of future updates, it is recommended to connect the GVAM 10 housing to the Garmin BlueNet side of your network, if possible.

Yes, if your boat is equipped only with Garmin Marine Network devices, you will need a Garmin Marine Network adapter cable to connect the GVAM 10 black box to your network.

If this adapter cable is not included in the product packaging, you can purchase it from your Garmin dealer (part number 010-12531-01) or on garmin.com/accessories/GMNAdapterCable.

Yes, according to the installation instructions, you must use the cables and connectors provided by Garmin when installing the system. Using any other cables or connectors than those provided by Garmin will void your warranty.

No, it is strongly advised not to cut, terminate or splice the supplied coaxial cable. Modifying the coaxial cable may cause the system to malfunction. Failures caused by an extended or modified coaxial cable are not covered by the warranty.

If you require a longer length, you can purchase a longer coaxial cable (for example, a 25 m cable, part number 010-13026-02) from your Garmin dealer or at garmin.com.

No, damage caused by extreme temperatures and their consequences is not covered by the warranty. It is crucial to install the camera in a location not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions, whether in storage or during operation. Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside the specified range may result in device failure.

To ensure the GC™ 245 camera lens is correctly oriented, follow these recommendations:

A red dot marks the top of the lens to assist with orientation. When the camera is installed correctly, this red dot must point away from the Garmin logo on the housing. In some cases, you may need to install the camera with the red dot facing downward and rotate the camera image on the chartplotter.
We recommend installing the camera with the lens pointing downward at approximately 35 degrees relative to the waterline to ensure an adequate view of objects close to your vessel.
After verifying the field of view on the chartplotter screen, you must lock the camera configuration by tightening the locking ring using the provided Allen key.
Note that if you rotate the lens module by more than 90 degrees, it will not lock in position and the camera will not maintain its orientation.