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GARMIN CATALYST

Driving Performance Optimizer

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for CATALYST

Page 1: ...GARMINCATALYST DrivingPerformanceOptimizer Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...armin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Catalyst Garmin Connect and Garmin Express are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark an...

Page 3: ...5 Adding or Editing a Car Profile 15 Selecting a Car or Driver Profile 15 Reviewing Drive Sessions 16 Session Summary 16 Viewing a Session Video 16 Saving a Session Video 17 Comparing Sessions 17 Deleting Sessions 17 Viewing Opportunities 17 Opportunities 18 Adding Opportunity Information to the Race Coach 18 Reviewing Laps 19 Laps 19 Viewing Lap Speed Data 19 Viewing Acceleration and Deceleration...

Page 4: ... device in place while I drive 25 My device is not acquiring satellite signals 25 The device does not charge in my vehicle 26 My battery does not stay charged for very long 26 My camera feels warm while it is operating 26 My video recordings are blurry 26 Appendix 26 Data Management 26 Memory Cards 26 Replacing the Memory Card 27 Formatting the Memory Card 27 Deleting Videos from the Memory Card 2...

Page 5: ...product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat store the device out of direct sunlight Both the device and its mount contain magnets Under certain circumstances magnets may cause interference with some internal medical devices and electronic devices including pacemakers insulin pumps or hard drives i...

Page 6: ...ferred The device must be mounted in a suitable and secure location in your vehicle based on available power sources and safe cable routing Device mini USB connector 10 to 30 Vdc system input power red System ground black Camera Mounting Considerations The first time you turn on your device it provides information to help you mount the camera The camera affixes to the windshield using the included...

Page 7: ...he lens cover while it is installed on the camera 1 Position the filter so the line on the outer rim is facing up 2 Place the filter firmly onto the camera lens 3 Verify the line on the outer rim of the filter is facing up and the Garmin logo is right side up Removing the Polarizing Filter from the Camera 1 Firmly grip the camera in one hand and the polarizing filter in the other hand 2 Pull the f...

Page 8: ... the vehicle defroster before installing the camera The camera attaches to the windshield using the included adhesive mount 1 Clean the inside of the windshield using water or alcohol and a lint free cloth The windshield must be free of dust wax oils or coatings 2 Hold the camera in the desired mounting location on the windshield and verify the camera has a clear unimpeded view TIP For best result...

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Page 10: ...struct your view of the track The cable is designed to be routed out of sight To hide the cable route it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield doorframe or dash 3 If necessary use the included adhesive cable clips to secure the camera cable to the frame of your vehicle 4 Connect the camera cable to the USB port on the magnetic mount 6 Installation ...

Page 11: ...ce to the Magnetic Mount The magnetic mount supplies power to the Garmin Catalyst device Before you use your device on battery power you should charge it Place the back of the device onto the magnetic mount Installation 7 ...

Page 12: ...t holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation NOTICE Garmin recommends professional installation of the screw down ball mount The device includes an optional 4 hole AMPS pattern mount that you can secure to the dash board in place of the suction cup This can be useful if you are unable to mount the device to a...

Page 13: ...Power button Micro USB power and data port Auxiliary memory card slot for additional memory 3 5 mm audio jack Magnetic mount interface with 14 pin connector Speaker Memory card slot with pre installed microSD card under cover Device Overview 9 ...

Page 14: ... information Race profile Select to configure your driver or car profile Settings Select to change the device settings DRIVE Select to start a drive session REVIEW Select to review the details of your recent drive sessions SYNC Select to synchronize data with your Garmin Connect account Weather information Displays the weather conditions at the closest track TRACKS Select to view information about...

Page 15: ...eo footage 1 If the device does not automatically sync session data select SYNC 2 Select an option If the device prompts you to sign in to Garmin Connect select Sign In or Create a New Account If the device prompts you to connect to Wi Fi select CONNECT 3 Follow the on screen instructions Multi Factor Authentication The multi factor authentication feature uses a second factor to verify your identi...

Page 16: ...instructions to adjust your camera alignment 5 Select START 6 Start driving The timer starts automatically when you cross the starting line Pausing a Drive Session You can pause a drive session that is already in progress When you pause a drive session the device stops recording audio and video and stops recording some race data This is useful if your vehicle breaks down on the track or if you mak...

Page 17: ...nced high speed drivers only Use of the feature by an inexperienced driver could result in an accident involving property damage personal injury or death Any use of or reliance on suggestions provided by the advanced race coach is at your own risk You can set the amount of audible coaching feedback you receive during a drive session Before you start a drive session select CHECK AUDIO AUDIBLE PROMP...

Page 18: ...OTAL TIME Displays the total lap time Adding a Track You can add a track that is not already loaded on your device The device uses your GPS location and your vehicle s movements to create a map of the track 1 Select DRIVE ADD A TRACK 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter track details and information about your drive session 3 Select START 4 Start driving Once you exit the pit area and ente...

Page 19: ...1 From the home screen select the race profile icon Home Screen page 10 2 Select DRIVER 3 Select 4 Select a field to edit its contents Changing the Units of Measure You can customize the units of measure displayed on the device 1 From the home screen select the race profile icon Home Screen page 10 2 Select DRIVER UNITS 3 Select a unit of measure Adding or Editing a Car Profile 1 From the home scr...

Page 20: ...select a highlighted segment to view opportunities for that segment Session summary statis tics Displays a summary of track conditions and performance metrics for the selected session Session video thumbnail Select to view a video of the entire session OPPORTUNITIES Select to view all opportunities for improvement for the selected session Opportunities page 18 LAPS Select to view detailed informat...

Page 21: ... between two sessions 1 From the session summary screen select Yes 2 Select a session Deleting Sessions You can delete drive sessions to clear space on your memory card You cannot recover deleted drive sessions From the session summary screen select Viewing Opportunities During a drive session the device analyzes your performance and records opportunities for improvement Opportunities are coaching...

Page 22: ... Add all opportunities Select to add all available opportunities to the race coach Adding Opportunity Information to the Race Coach You can add recorded opportunities to the race coach feature The next time you approach the saved track segment the device provides coaching information using your paired headset or car stereo 1 From the session summary page select OPPORTUNITIES 2 Select an option To ...

Page 23: ... selected lap with another lap Track map Use the touchscreen controls Using the Touchscreen page 10 to adjust your view of the lap data Time and speed informa tion Displays the lap time top speed and average speed Video thumbnail Select to view a video of the selected lap Viewing Lap Speed Data You can view a map of detailed speed data at different points during the lap 1 From the session summary ...

Page 24: ... On your headset enable Bluetooth wireless technology and make it visible to other Bluetooth devices 5 Select your headset from the list of devices TIP If your headset does not appear in the list you can select Refresh to refresh the list of Bluetooth devices 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the pairing process Display Settings Select Display Brightness Level Sets the display bright...

Page 25: ...latory and compliance information Garmin device information Displays hardware and software version information Device Data Reporting Shares anonymous data to improve the device Resetting Data and Settings The device offers several options for deleting your user data and resetting all settings to the factory default values 1 Select 2 Select an option To remove all saved wireless networks and paired...

Page 26: ...iles Regular data limits or charges from your internet service provider apply Contact your internet service provider for more information about data limits or charges You can update the software by connecting your device to a Wi Fi network that provides access to the internet This allows you to keep your device up to date without connecting it to a computer 1 Using the included USB cable connect t...

Page 27: ...lication click Add a Device The Garmin Express application searches for your device and displays the device name and serial number 5 Click Add Device and follow the on screen instructions to add your device to the Garmin Express application When setup is complete the Garmin Express application displays the updates available for your device 6 Select an option To install all available updates click ...

Page 28: ...ra updates are available the device prompts you to update the camera 4 Follow the on screen instructions to update the camera software Device Care NOTICE Avoid dropping your device Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen or damage may result Do not expose the...

Page 29: ...nt up and away from the window or surface applying steady pressure until the adhesive releases 3 Remove all remaining adhesive from the surface Troubleshooting The suction cup will not stay on my windshield 1 Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol 2 Dry with a clean dry cloth 3 Mount the suction cup The mount does not hold my device in place while I drive For the best results yo...

Page 30: ...operating Garmin cameras are designed for the automotive environment It is normal and expected for the products to become warm or hot and remain safe for use in warm climates with full sun exposure The temperature of the device itself can exceed the specified maximum operating ambient temperature for the device and remain safe for use Always follow the device use and care instructions contained in...

Page 31: ...he new memory card into the slot 6 Press the card in until it clicks 7 Replace the panel and slide it upward until the panel clicks into place Formatting the Memory Card The device requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32 file system You can use the device to format your card using this file system You must format a brand new memory card if it is not formatted using the FAT32 file system N...

Page 32: ...ume 2 On your computer open the file browser 3 Select a file 4 Select Edit Copy 5 Browse to a folder on the device NOTE For a removable drive or volume you should not place files in the Garmin folder 6 Select Edit Paste Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss...

Page 33: ...ing 25 mounting windshield 4 mounting the device 25 automobile 1 7 suction cup 1 7 25 multi factor authentication 11 N notification volume 21 O operating temperature 26 opportunities 17 18 P pairing headset 20 pausing a drive 12 power cables 22 vehicle 1 7 power key 9 profile car 15 driver 15 R race sessions 16 race track 11 14 15 removing mount 25 resetting device 25 resetting the device 21 revie...

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