Garmin Video Port / Computer Connection

[RaySea Lady]

Does anyone know if a computer can be connected to a Garmin 5212 to use it as a monitor when needed?

Would avoid having to buy a daylight screen for the computer if this can be done.

[rodney_k]

The 5212 outputs VGA video for display on an external monitor. It had 2 video inputs (RCA jacks) which accepts standard NTSC video. There is no provision to display VGA video on the 5212, only standard NTSC video from a video camera, vcr, etc.

[skipmac]

You can buy an adapter to convert VGA to NTSC signal. Haven't used one but see them out there.

[RaySea Lady]

noted and thanks

[scotte]

Just realize that your resolution will be limited by what composite NTSC can do - i.e. 640x480 is about it... Depending on what you want to do with it, this may or may not be acceptable.