AVer F50HD User Manual

AVerVision F50HD

User Manual

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 uses

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:

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.

Class A ITE:

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)

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/EC.

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this interference.

Warning - This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

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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 F50HD ......................................................... 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 ............................................................ 9

Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector with HDMI Output interface .............. 10

Connect to a TV ..................................................................................................... 10

Connecting the Power ........................................................................................... 11

Connect to a Computer ......................................................................................... 11

Connect to a Computer via USB ............................................................................ 12

Connect to a Computer with HDMI Input interface ................................................ 13

Connect an External Microphone .......................................................................... 13

Connect an Amplified Speaker............................................................................... 14

Connect to a Microscope ....................................................................................... 14

Setting Up AVerVision F50HD ......................................................................... 15

Storing and Handling ............................................................................................. 15

Shooting Area ........................................................................................................ 16

Overhead Light ...................................................................................................... 17

Infrared Sensor ...................................................................................................... 17

Mounting the F50HD on a Flat Surface ................................................................. 18

Anti-glare Sheet ..................................................................................................... 18

External Memory Storage ...................................................................................... 19

............................................................................................. 19

.................................................................................. 19

OSD MENU ........................................................................................................ 20

Navigate the Menu and Submenu ......................................................................... 21

Image .................................................................................................................... 21

46BBrightness ......................................................................................................... 21

47BContrast ................................................................................................ ............ 21

49BMode ................................................................................................................. 22

51BEffect ................................................................................................................. 22

8BMirror ................................................................................................................ 22

48BAdvanced .......................................................................................................... 22

48BAuto Image ....................................................................................................... 23

53BExposure........................................................................................................... 23

54BWhite Balance ................................................................................................... 23

50BFocus ................................................................................................................ 23

Presentation .......................................................................................................... 24

57BSpotlight ............................................................................................................ 24

60BVisor.................................................................................................................. 24

62BPIP .................................................................................................................... 25

63BSplit Screen....................................................................................................... 25

64BTimer ................................................................................................................. 26

Setting ................................................................................................................... 26

48BCapture ............................................................................................................. 26

66BResolution ......................................................................................................... 26

67BQuality............................................................................................................... 26

68BType .................................................................................................................. 27

69BInterval .............................................................................................................. 27

72BStorage ............................................................................................................. 27

73BFormat .............................................................................................................. 27

76BUSB to PC ........................................................................................................ 27

55BFlicker ............................................................................................................... 28

System .................................................................................................................. 28

74BLanguage .......................................................................................................... 28

75BOutput Display .................................................................................................. 28

77BBackup .............................................................................................................. 28

78BSave Setting ..................................................................................................... 29

Recall Setting .................................................................................................... 29

80BInformation ........................................................................................................ 29

52BDefault .............................................................................................................. 29

Playback ................................................................................................................ 30

81BSlide Show ........................................................................................................ 30

Interval .............................................................................................................. 30

83BSlide Show Effect .............................................................................................. 30

84BCurrent Storage ................................................................................................ 30

85BDelete All........................................................................................................... 30

Annotation ............................................................................................................. 31

Connecting a USB mouse ..................................................................................... 31

Using the Annotation ............................................................................................. 32

Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer .................................................. 33

Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 34

Image ................................................................................................................ 34

Optics ............................................................................................................... 34

Power ............................................................................................................... 34

Lighting ............................................................................................................. 34

Input/Output ...................................................................................................... 34

Dimension ......................................................................................................... 34

External Storage ............................................................................................... 35

Using the RS-232 Interface ............................................................................. 35

Connect to the Computer RS-232 ......................................................................... 35

RS-232 Cable Specifications .......................................................................... 36

RS-232 Transmission Specifications ............................................................. 36

RS-232 Communication Format ............................................................................ 36

RS-232 Send Command Table .............................................................................. 37

RS-232 Get Command Table ................................................................................. 42

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 43

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 44

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AVerVision F50HD

RS-232/CVBS Cable

RGB Cable

Power Adapter (12V, 2A)

* The power adapter will vary
depending on the standard
power outlet of the country
where it is sold.

USB Cable

Software & Manual CD

Remote Control

(batteries included)

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Carrying Bag

Anti-glare Sheet

Microscope Adapter

28mm Rubber Coupler

34mm Rubber Coupler

Make sure the following items are included in the package.

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(4)

(6)

(9)

(2)

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

Connections for HDMI output/input external display device,
microphone, speaker, USB flash drive/USB mouse, and USB switch.

(6) Control panel

Easy access to various functions.

(7) IR sensor

Receive remote control commands.

(8) Rear panel

Connections for power, computer, RGB/RCA external display device,
RS-232, and USB to PC.

(9) Right panel

Connections for the camera head holder, SD card, TV-RGB display
output switch, and antitheft Kensington security lock compatible slot.

(4)

(1)

(2)
(3)

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

TV switch to output display video from RCA (via RS232/CVBS
adapter) to RGB OUT and HDMI OUT.

(4) Antitheft Slot

Attach a Kensington compatible security lock or antitheft device.

(fig. 1.1)

Right Panel

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(fig. 1.2)

(5)

(4)(2)

(1)

(3)

Name

Function

(1) DC12V

Connect the power adapter into this port.

(2) RGB INPUT 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.

(3) RGB OUTPUT port

Connect the AVerVision F50HD to any display device with RGB cable.

(4) RS-232/CVBS port

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.

(5) Mini USB port

Connect to a USB port of a computer with a USB cable and use
AVerVision F50HD as a USB camera or transfer the captured
images/videos from the memory source to computer.

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(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)

(6)

Name

Function

(1) Speaker port

Connect to an amplified speaker to playback recorded audio & video
clip.

(2) MIC port

Connect a 3.5mm plug microphone. The built-in mic will be disabled
when an external MIC is connected to this port.

(3) USB port

Insert a USB flash drive save the images/video directly from the USB
flash drive or use a USB mouse to annotate.

(4) USB switch

Switch to for audio video recording directly to a USB flash drive or
use a USB mouse to annotate and when connecting AVerVision
F50HD to a computer using a USB cable from the rear USB port.

(5) HDMI Out port

Output the video signal from the main system on an LCD monitor or
LCD/DLP projector with HDMI interface using HDMI cable.

(6) HDMI In port

Connect an external HDMI source as an input via this port

Rear Panel

Left Panel

(fig. 1.3)

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(fig. 1.4)

OUTPUT

RGB

TV

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AUTOFOCUS

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(3)

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(12)

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(5)
(6)

Name

Function

(1) POWER

Turn the unit on/standby mode.

(2) OUTPUT LED

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

HDMI 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 HUExternal

Memory StorageUH.

(4) USB Switch LED

Indicate the USB switch selection to show which USB port is
activated.

 allowing you to use the AVerVision F50HD as USB camera or

transfer the captured images/videos from the memory source to
computer.

 allowing you to save the images/video in the USB flash drive

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 20X digital zoom.

- Press the shuttle wheel ▲,▼,◄, &► to pan the image while in
zoom in mode, to make a selection on 16-thumbnail images or
move to the next or previous single full screen preview in Playback
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.

Control Panel

(fig. 1.5)

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Name

Function

(6)

- Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu.

- Start/Pause video playback.

(7) FREEZE

- Pause or resume image display in Camera mode.

- Stop audio & video playback in Playback mode.

(8) MENU

Open and exit the OSD menu.

(9) ROTATE

Turn the image by 90° in camera mode only.

(10) CAMERA / PC

Switch the video signal between camera or computer from the RGB
IN port.

(11) PLAYBACK

View & playback captured still images and video files.

(12) AUTO FOCUS

Adjust the focus automatically.

(13) LAMP

Turn the overhead light on/off.

(14) CAP/DEL

- Capture picture in Camera mode. In continuous capture mode,

press this button again to stop.

- Delete the selected picture/video in Playback mode.

(15) Built-in MIC

Record audio when recording video clip. The recorded sound will be
in monophonic.

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Name

Function

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(14)

(11)

(7)

(8)

(5)

(2)

(1)

(22)

(13)

(4)

(3)

(15)

(12)

(17)

(23)

(20)

(19)

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(6)

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(10)

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(1) POWER

Turn the unit on/standby.

(2) CAMERA

Camera mode displays the video signal
from the built-in camera.

(3) RECORD

Start/Stop audio & video recording.
Video recording can only be saved
either in a SD memory card or a USB
flash drive.

(4) CAPTURE

Capture still image in Camera mode. In
continuous capture mode, press this
button again to stop.

(5) VISOR

Call the Visor submenu. Visor covers
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 to move to the next
selection.

Shade – set the opacity level of the
covered area. The shaded area will
completely turns black when it is set to

level 100. Press to move to the
next selection.

OK – press for the setting to take
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 again.

(6) ROTATE

Rotate the image by 90° in Camera
mode and Playback mode.

(7) MENU

Open and exit the OSD menu.

.

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 F50HD with
the remote.

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Name

Function

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(14)

(11)

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(8)

(5)

(2)

(1)

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(13)

(4)

(3)

(15)

(12)

(17)

(23)

(20)

(19)

(9)

(6)

(16)

(10)

(21)

(fig. 1.6)

(8) ▲,▼,◄, & ►

- Pan and zoom-in image (above digital

zoom level) in both live and playback
mode.

- Select options 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.

(9) AUTO FOCUS

Adjust the focus automatically.

(10) ZOOM +/-

Increase/decrease the image
magnification in camera and picture
playback mode.

(11) ZOOM RESET

Reset zoom level to 100%.

(12) PLAYBACK

View the captured picture/video from
the memory in 16-thumbnail images.

(13) PC 1/2

PC mode displays the video signal
from the RGB INPUT port of F50HD.

(14) FREEZE /

STOP

- Freeze live images.

- Stop video playback.

(15) SPOTLIGHT

Call the Spotlight submenu. Spotlight
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.

ON/OFF – select to run/cancel the
Spotlight. Press to move to the
next 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 to move to the
next selection.

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Name

Function

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(12)

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(23)

(20)

(19)

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(6)

(16)

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(21)

(fig. 1.6)

(15) SPOTLIGHT

Color – select the Spotlight frame color.
Press to move to the next
selection.
OK – press for the setting to take
effect. If you select ON, the frame will

appear and blink, use the ▲,▼,◄, & ►
buttons to adjust the frame size and

press to set the desired size; and
OFF will close the submenu.

To turn off Spotlight, press again.

(16) SPLIT

SCREEN

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.

(17) MODE

Select from 4 type of modes:
Sharp - adjust the contrast along the

edges making text appear more 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.

(18) TIMER

Call the Timer submenu. Select to
Start/Pause/Stop the timer countdown
and set the timer duration.

(19)

- Make a selection in Playback mode

and OSD menu.

- Play/Pause video playback.

(20) LAMP

Turn the overhead light on/off.

(21) BRIGHTNESS

+/-

Adjust the brightness.
(22) DEFAULT

Reset to factory default setting.

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Name

Function

(23) DEL

Delete the selected picture/video in
Playback mode.

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Switch

AVerVision Port

Display Device Port

RGB

RGB OUTPUT

To

RGB INPUT

HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI INPUT

TV

RS232/CVBS

(use RS-232/CVBS cable)

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Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.

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 F50HD with.

The TV-RGB switch determines the display output selection. Switch it to RGB (right) to
output signal using RGB/HDMI connection and TV (left) to output signal using RCA
connection. (see fig. 1.2 # 3)

Locate the RGB (VGA) input port of the graphics display device and connect it to RGB
OUT port of AVERVISION F50HD.

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Locate the HDMI input port of the display device and connect it to HDMI out port of
AVerVision F50HD.

Locate the VIDEO or SCART RGB (if applicable) input port of the TV or Video equipment
(i.e., VCR) to record your presentation and connect it to RCA jack of RS-232/CVBS cable.

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