AVer F50 User Manual
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Federal Communications Commission Statement(Class A)
NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisfies the class A ITE limits but not the class B ITE limits.
Such equipment should not be restricted in its sale but the following warning shall be included in the
instructions for use:
Warning - This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CE Class A (EMC)
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this interference.
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uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directives on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EEC.
Warning - This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
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THE MARK OF CROSSED-OUT WHEELED BIN INDICATES THAT THIS PRODUCT
MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH YOUR OTHER HOUSEHOLD WASTE.
INSTEAD, YOU NEED TO DISPOSE OF THE WASTE EQUIPMENT BY HANDING IT
OVER TO A DESIGNATED COLLECTION POINT FOR THE RECYCLING OF WASTE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
WHERE TO DROP OFF YOUR WASTE EQUIPMENT FOR RECYCLING, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP
WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.
Remote Control Battery Safety Information
- Store batteries in any cool & dry place.
- Do not dispose used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose batteries at special collection points
or return to stores if applies.
- Remove the batteries if they are not in use for long period of time. Battery leakage and
corrosion can damage the remote control, dispose batteries safely.
- Do not mix and use old and new batteries.
- Do not mix and use different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
- Do not dispose batteries in a fire.
- Do not attempt to short circuit the battery terminals.
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Package Contents ........................................................................... 1
Optional Accessories ..................................................................... 1
Get Familiar with the AVerVision F50 ............................................ 2
Right Panel ............................................................................................. 2
Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 3
Left Panel ............................................................................................... 3
Control Panel .......................................................................................... 4
Remote Control ...................................................................................... 6
Making the Connections ................................................................ 9
Set the TV-RGB Switch Setting .............................................................. 9
Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector ......................................... 10
Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector with DVI-I interface ......... 10
Connect to a TV .................................................................................... 11
Connecting the Power ........................................................................... 11
Connect to a Computer ........................................................................ 12
Connect to a Computer via USB .......................................................... 12
Connect an External Microphone ......................................................... 13
Connect an Amplified Speaker ............................................................. 13
Connect to a Microscope ...................................................................... 14
Setting Up AVerVision F50 ........................................................... 15
Storing and Handling ............................................................................ 15
Shooting Area ....................................................................................... 15
Overhead Light ..................................................................................... 16
Infrared Sensor ..................................................................................... 17
Anti-glare Sheet .................................................................................... 17
External Memory Storage ..................................................................... 17
Insert an SD Card
Insert an SD Card
Insert a USB Flash Drive
........................................................................... 17
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OSD MENU ..................................................................................... 19
Navigate the Menu and Submenu ........................................................ 20
Image ................................................................................................... 20
Brightness ....................................................................................... 20
Contrast .......................................................................................... 20
Mode ............................................................................................... 21
Effect............................................................................................... 21
Mirror .............................................................................................. 21
Advanced ........................................................................................ 21
Auto Image ..................................................................................... 22
Exposure ........................................................................................ 22
White Balance ................................................................................. 22
Focus .............................................................................................. 22
Presentation ......................................................................................... 23
Spotlight .......................................................................................... 23
Insert a USB Flash Drive
Visor................................................................................................ 23
PIP .................................................................................................. 24
Split Screen .................................................................................... 24
Timer ............................................................................................... 25
Setting .................................................................................................. 25
Capture ........................................................................................... 25
Resolution ....................................................................................... 25
Quality ............................................................................................ 25
Type ................................................................................................ 26
Interval ............................................................................................ 26
Recording ....................................................................................... 26
Storage ........................................................................................... 26
Format ............................................................................................ 26
USB to PC ...................................................................................... 27
Flicker ............................................................................................. 27
System ................................................................................................. 27
Language ........................................................................................ 27
Output Display ................................................................................ 27
Backup ............................................................................................ 28
Save Setting ................................................................................... 28
Recall Setting .................................................................................. 28
Information ...................................................................................... 28
Default ............................................................................................ 28
Playback ............................................................................................... 29
Slide Show ...................................................................................... 29
Interval ............................................................................................ 29
Slide Show Effect ............................................................................ 29
Current Storage .............................................................................. 29
Delete All ........................................................................................ 29
Annotation ............................................................................................ 30
Connecting a USB mouse .............................................................. 30
Using the Annotation ....................................................................... 30
Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer .............................. 31
Technical Specifications .............................................................. 32
Image .............................................................................................. 32
Optics ............................................................................................. 32
Power ............................................................................................. 32
Lighting ........................................................................................... 32
Input/Output .................................................................................... 32
Dimension ....................................................................................... 33
External Storage ............................................................................. 33
Using the RS-232 Interface .......................................................... 33
Connect to the Computer RS-232 ........................................................ 33
RS-232 Cable Specifications ................................................................ 34
RS-232 Transmission Specifications .................................................... 34
RS-232 Communication Format ........................................................... 34
RS-232 Send Command Table ............................................................. 34
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RS-232 Get Command Table ............................................................... 39
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 40
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 41
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Make sure the following items are included in the package.
RS-232/CVBS Cable
RGB Cable
Power Adapter (12V, 2A)
* The power adapter will vary
depending on the standard
AVerVision F50
power outlet of the country
where it is sold.
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USB Cable
Software & Manual CD
RCA Cable
Carrying Bag
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Microscope Adapter
28mm Rubber
Coupler
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Remote Control
(batteries included)
34mm Rubber
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Anti-glare Sheet
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(3)
Name Function
(1) Camera head Contain the camera sensor.
(2) Camera lens Focus the image in the camera.
(3) LED light Provide light to enhance the lighting condition.
(4) Flexible arm Provide adjustable viewing coverage.
(5) Left panel
(6) Control panel Easy access to various functions.
(7) IR sensor Receive remote control commands.
(8) Rear panel
(9) Right panel
Connections for DVI-I external display device, microphone, speaker,
USB flash drive/USB mouse, and USB switch.
Connections for power, computer, RGB/RCA external display device,
RS-232, and USB to PC.
Connections for the camera head holder, SD card, TV-RGB display
output switch, and antitheft Kensington security lock compatible slot.
Right Panel
(2)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(fig. 1.1)
(3)
(1)
Name Function
(1) Camera Holder Hold the camera head for storage.
(2) SD card slot Insert the SD card with the label facing up.
(3) TV-RGB switch
(4) Antitheft Slot
TV switch to output display video from RS232/CVBS (via RCA
connection), and RGB to RGB OUT and DVI-I OUT ports.
Attach a Kensington compatible security lock or antitheft device.
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(4)
(fig. 1.2)
Rear Panel
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(1) DC12V
(2) RGB INPUT port
(3) RGB OUTPUT port
(4) RS-232/CVBS port
(5) Mini USB port
Connect the power adapter into this port.
Input the signal from a computer or other sources and pass it
through to the RGB OUT port only. Connect this port to the
RGB/VGA output port of a computer.
Connect the AVerVision F50 to any display device with RGB
cable
Connect the supplied RS-232/CVBS cable into this port. The
RCA jack outputs the video signal from the camera to a TV or
video equipment. The RS-232 jack is used to connect to
computer serial port or to any control panel or for centralized
control if desire.
Connect to a USB port of a computer with a USB cable and use
AVerVision F50 as a USB camera or transfer the captured
images/videos from the memory source to computer.
Left Panel
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Name Function
(1) Speaker port
(2) MIC port
(3) USB port
(4) USB switch
Connect to an amplified speaker to playback recorded audio &
video clip.
Connect a 3.5mm plug microphone. The built-in mic will be
disabled when an external MIC is connected to this port.
Insert a USB flash drive save the images/video directly from the
USB flash drive or use a USB mouse to annotate.
Switch to
drive or use a USB mouse to annotate and
AVerVision F50 to a computer using a USB cable from the rear
USB port.
(5)
(4)(2)
(3)
(fig. 1.3)
(fig. 1.4)
for audio video recording directly to a USB flash
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(5) DVI-I OUTPUT port
Control Panel
Connect the AVerVision F50 to any display device with DVI cable.
If the display device does not support DVI-I, you can only view in
Camera and Playback mode.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Name Function
(1) POWER
(2) OUTPUT LED
Turn the unit on/standby mode.
Indicate TV-RGB switch selection to show which port the video signal
is sent out.
TV indicates that the video signal is sent out thru RS232/CVBS
port via RCA connection.
RGB indicates the video signal is sent out thru RGB OUT and DVI-
I OUT ports.
(3) RECORDING
Start/Stop audio & video recording. Audio and video recording can be
saved on a SD card or an USB Flash drive only. See External
Memory Storage.
(4) USB Switch LED
Indicate the USB switch selection to show which USB port is
activated.
allowing you to use the AVerVision F50 as USB camera or
transfer the captured images/videos from the memory source to
computer.
or use a USB mouse to annotate.
(5) Shuttle Wheel
- Turn the shuttle wheel clockwise to zoom in and counter-clockwise
to zoom out the image in Camera and Playback mode only.
When it reaches the maximum optical zoom level of about 8X, you
can still continue to AVERZOOM up to 1.25X and 8X digital zoom.
- Press the shuttle wheel ▲,▼,◄, &► to pan the image while in
zoom in mode, to make a selection on 16-thumbnail images or
AUTO FOCUS
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
OUTPUT
RGB
TV
POWER RECORDING PLAYBACKCAMERA / PC
MENU FREEZE ROTATE CAP /DELLAMP
(fig. 1.5)
allowing you to save the images/video in the USB flash drive
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Shuttle Wheel move to the next or previous single full screen preview in Playback
(6)
(7) FREEZE
(8) MENU
(9) ROTATE
(10) CAMERA / PC
(11) PLAYBACK
(12) AUTO FOCUS
(13) LAMP
(14) CAP/DEL
(15) Built-in MIC
mode, or to make a selection and adjustment on the OSD mainmenu and sub-menu (See Menu Functions for more details).
- Use ▲&▼ to increase and decrease the video playback volume.
- Use ◄&► to play the video backward and forward.
- Move the Spotlight frame and Visor screen cover.
- Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu.
- Start/Pause video playback.
- Pause or resume image display in Camera mode.
- Stop audio & video playback in Playback mode.
Open and exit the OSD menu.
Turn the image by 90° in camera mode only.
Switch the video signal between camera or computer from the RGB
IN port.
View & playback captured still images and video files.
Adjust the focus automatically.
Turn the overhead light on/off.
- Capture picture in Camera mode. In continuous capture mode,
press this button again to stop.
- Delete the selected picture/video in Playback mode.
Record audio when recording video clip. The recorded sound will be
in monophonic.
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Remote Control
The remote control requires two (2) “AAA” size batteries (supplied), make sure batteries
are installed properly before use. You can access all the features of AVerVision F50 with
the remote.
(1)
(26)
(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(17)
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(1) POWER Turn the unit on/standby.
(2)
(3)
(2) CAMERA / PC Switch between Camera and computer
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(3) PLAYBACK View the captured picture/video from
(11)
(12)
(13)
(4) SPOTLIGHT Call the Spotlight submenu. Spotlight
(14)
(15)
(16)
mode.
- Camera mode displays the video
signal from the built-in camera.
- PC mode displays the video signal
from the RGB INPUT port of F50.
the memory in 16-thumbnail images.
overlays a box frame on the presentation
screen. You can adjust the box size and
move it around.
In the Spotlight submenu, the following
options are available.
(fig. 1.6)
ON/OFF – select to run/cancel the
Spotlight. Press
selection.
Shade – set the opacity level of the area
outside the box. The shaded area will
completely turns black when it is set to
level 100. Press
selection.
Color – select the Spotlight frame color.
Press
OK – press
effect. If you select ON, the frame will
appear and blink, use the ▲,▼,◄, & ►
buttons to adjust the frame size and
press
OFF will close the submenu.
To turn off Spotlight, press
to move to the next selection.
to set the desired size; and
to move to the next
to move to the next
for the setting to take
again.
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(26)
(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(17)
RM-NM
(fig. 1.6)
Name Function
(2)
(5) VISOR Call the Visor submenu. Visor covers
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)(18)
(15)
(16)
(6) SPLIT
SCREEN
(7) PIP Show a thumbnail size captured
(8) SLIDE SHOW Start/Stop automatically showing the
(9) TIMER Call the Timer submenu. Select to
part of the presentation screen and allow
presenter to reveal the material as
desire.
In the Visor submenu, the following
options are available.
ON/OFF – select to run/cancel the Visor.
Press
Shade – set the opacity level of the
covered area. The shaded area will
completely turns black when it is set to
level 100. Press
selection.
OK – press
effect. If you select ON, upper part of the
presentation screen is slightly exposed.
Use the ▲,▼,◄, & ► buttons to reveal
more of the covered area; and OFF will
close the submenu.
To turn off Visor, press
Divide the screen into two. One side
displays the live image from the built-in
camera and the other side displays 8thumbnail size picture/video from the
memory.
picture/video from the memory at the
corner of the screen in Camera mode.
captured picture/video one-by-one.
Start/Pause/Stop the timer countdown
and set the timer duration.
to move to the next selection.
for the setting to take
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to move to the next
again.
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(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(17)
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(fig. 1.6)
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(10) CAPTURE Capture still image in Camera mode. In
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(11) RECORDING Start/Stop audio & video recording.
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(12) DEL Delete the selected picture/video in
(11)
(12)
(13)
(13) AUTO IMAGE Automatically adjust and set the white
continuous capture mode, press this
button again to stop.
Video recording can only be saved
either in a SD memory card or a USB
flash drive.
Playback mode.
balance and exposure setting.
(14)
(14) BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the brightness.
+/-
(15)
(15) DEFAULT Reset at factory default setting.
(16)
(16) NEAR / FAR Adjust the focus manually.
(17) ZOOM
Reset zoom level to 100%.
RESET
(18) ZOOM +/- - Increase/decrease the image
magnification in camera and picture
playback mode.
- Use to easily page up and page down
16-thumbnail picture preview.
(19)
- Make a selection in Playback mode
and OSD menu.
- Play/Pause video playback.
(20) ▲,▼,◄, & ► - Pan the image when image is above
10X zoom in live mode or in playback
captured image mode.
- Move the selection in Playback mode
and in OSD menu.
- Use ▲&▼ to increase and decrease
the video playback volume.
- Use ◄ &► to play the video backward
and forward.
- Move the Spotlight frame and Visor
screen cover.
(21) MENU Open and exit the OSD menu.
(22) AUTO
Adjust the focus automatically.
FOCUS
(23) FREEZE /
STOP
- Freeze live images.
- Stop video playback.
(24) ROTATE Rotate the image by 90° in Camera
mode and Playback mode.
(25) MODE
Select from 6 type of modes:
Sharp - adjust the contrast along
the edges making text appear more
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(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(17)
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(25) MODE
visible.
Graphics - adjust the gradient of
image.
Motion - increase frame rate.
Sufficient lighting is required when
using this mode.
Microscope - automatically adjust
optical zoom for microscopic
viewing.
Macro - set to view when object is
only 5 – 20 cm away from the
camera.
Infinite - set to view when subject
is at least 55cm away from the
camera.
(26) LAMP Turn the overhead light on/off.
(fig. 1.6)
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Before making the connection, make sure the power of all devices are turned off. If you
are not sure on where to connect, simply follow the illustrated connections below and also
refer to the user manual of the device you are connecting the AVerVision F50 with.
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The TV-RGB switch determines the display output selection. Switch it to RGB (right) to
output signal using RGB/DVI-I connection and TV (left) to output signal using RCA
connection. (see fig. 1.2 # 3)
Switch AVerVision Port Display Device Port
RGB
TV
RGB OUTPUT
DVI-I OUTPUT
RS232/CVBS
(use RS-232/CVBS cable)
To
RGB INPUT
DVI-I INPUT
VIDEO IN
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Locate the RGB (VGA) input port of the graphics display device and connect it to RGB
OUT port of AVERVISION F50.
Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
RGB cable
LCD/DLP projector
RGB cable
LCD monitor
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Locate the DVI-I input port of the display device and connect it to DVI-I OUT port of
AVerVision F50.
Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
DVI cable
(not supplied)
DVI cable
(not supplied)
LCD Monitor
with DVI interface
LCD/DLP projector
with DVI interface
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