AVer M50 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:
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)
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this interference.
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notice.
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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.
Class 2 Laser Product
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Package Contents ........................................................................... 1
Optional Accessories ..................................................................... 1
Get Familiar with the AVerVision M50 ........................................... 2
Right Panel ............................................................................................. 2
Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 3
Left Panel ............................................................................................... 3
Control Panel .......................................................................................... 4
Remote Control ...................................................................................... 5
Making the Connections ................................................................ 7
Set the TV-RGB Switch Setting .............................................................. 7
Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector ........................................... 7
Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector with DVI-I interface ........... 8
Connect to a TV ..................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Power ............................................................................ 9
Connect to a Computer .......................................................................... 9
Connect to a Computer via USB .......................................................... 10
Connect an External Microphone ......................................................... 10
Connect an Amplified Speaker .............................................................. 11
Connect to a Microscope ....................................................................... 11
Setting Up AVerVision M50 .......................................................... 12
Camera Head ....................................................................................... 12
Mechanical Arm .................................................................................... 12
LED Light Switch .................................................................................. 13
Infrared Sensor ..................................................................................... 13
Anti-glare Sheet .................................................................................... 13
External Memory Storage ..................................................................... 14
Insert an SD Card
Insert an SD Card
Insert a USB Flash Drive
........................................................................... 14
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OSD MENU ..................................................................................... 15
Select Menu and Settings..................................................................... 16
Basic .................................................................................................... 16
Brightness ....................................................................................... 16
Contrast .......................................................................................... 16
Auto Image ..................................................................................... 16
MODE ............................................................................................. 17
Focus .............................................................................................. 17
Effect............................................................................................... 17
Default ............................................................................................ 17
Advanced ............................................................................................. 18
Exposure ........................................................................................ 18
White Balance ................................................................................. 18
Flicker ............................................................................................. 18
Night View ....................................................................................... 19
Insert a USB Flash Drive
Presentation ......................................................................................... 19
Spotlight On/Off .............................................................................. 19
Spotlight Shade ............................................................................... 19
Spotlight Resize .............................................................................. 20
Visor................................................................................................ 20
Visor Shade .................................................................................... 20
PIP .................................................................................................. 20
Split Screen .................................................................................... 21
Timer ............................................................................................... 21
Timer Set ........................................................................................ 21
Setting .................................................................................................. 21
Capture Resolution ......................................................................... 21
Capture Quality ............................................................................... 22
Capture Type .................................................................................. 22
Capture Interval .............................................................................. 22
Recording Format ........................................................................... 22
Recording Quality ........................................................................... 22
Current Storage .............................................................................. 23
Format Storage ............................................................................... 23
System ................................................................................................. 23
Language ........................................................................................ 23
Output Resolution ........................................................................... 23
USB State ....................................................................................... 24
Backup ............................................................................................ 24
Profile Save .................................................................................... 24
Profile Recall ................................................................................... 24
Information ...................................................................................... 25
Playback ............................................................................................... 25
Slide Show ...................................................................................... 25
Slide Show Interval ......................................................................... 25
Slide Show Effect ............................................................................ 25
Current Storage .............................................................................. 26
Delete All ........................................................................................ 26
Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer .............................. 26
Technical Specifications .............................................................. 27
Image .............................................................................................. 27
Optics ............................................................................................. 27
Power ............................................................................................. 27
Lighting ........................................................................................... 27
Input/Output .................................................................................... 27
Dimension ....................................................................................... 28
External Storage ............................................................................. 28
RS-232 Diagram Connection ........................................................ 28
RS-232 Cable Specifications ........................................................ 28
RS-232 Transmission Specifications .......................................... 29
RS-232 Communication Format .................................................. 29
RS-232 Command Table ............................................................... 29
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RS-232 Function Table .................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 36
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 37
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Make sure the following items are included in the package.
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USB Cable
RS-232/CVBS Cable
AVerVision M50
Software & Manual CD
Carrying Bag
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Power Adapter
Remote Control
(batteries included)
RGB Cable
RCA Cable
* The power cord will vary
depending on the standard
power outlet of the country
where it is sold.
Power Cord
Anti-glare Sheet
34mm Microscope Adapter
28mm Microscope Adapter
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Light Box
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(4)
(5)
(10)
(fig. 1.1)
Name Function
(1) Camera head Contain the camera sensor.
(2) LED light switch Turn on & off among 3 different light settings.
(3) Camera lens Focus the image in the camera.
(4) Control panel Easy access to various functions.
(5) Built-in MIC Record audio when recording video clip. The recorded sound will be
(6) Arm Extendable for viewing coverage.
(7) Left panel Connections for microphone, speaker, and computer, SD card, and
(8) IR sensor Receive remote control commands.
(9) Rear panel Connections for power and external display device.
(10) Right panel On off switch for USB flash drive port.
in monophonic.
TV-RGB display output switch.
Right Panel
(2)
(1)
(3)
(fig. 1.2)
Name Function
(1) USB Flash Drive switch Switch to right (►) for audio video recording directly to a
USB flash drive and left (◄) when connecting AVerVision
M50 to a computer using a USB cable.
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Name Function
(2) USB Flash Drive port Insert a USB flash drive for audio video recording.
(3) Power button Turn the unit on/standby mode.
Rear Panel
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(1)
Name Function
(1) DC12V port
(2) DVI-I OUTPUT port
(3) RGB OUTPUT port
Connect the power adapter into this port.
Connect the AVerVision M50 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.
Connect the AVerVision M50 to any display device with RGB
cable
Left Panel
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
Name Function
(1) Mini USB port
(2) RGB INPUT port
(3) MIC port
(4) Speaker port
(5) RS-232/CVBS port
Connect to a USB port of a computer with a USB cable and use
AVerVision M50 as a USB Camera or transfer the captured
images/videos either from the memory source to computer.
Input the signal from a computer or other sources and pass it
through to the RGB OUTPUT port only. Connect this port to the
RGB/VGA output port of a computer.
Connect a 3.5mm plug microphone. The built-in mic will be
disabled when an external MIC is connected to this port.
Connect to an amplified speaker to playback recorded audio &
video clip.
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.
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(2)
(5)
(3)
(6)
(fig. 1.3)
(7)
(fig. 1.4)
2
Name Function
(6) TV-RGB switch
(7) SD card slot
Control Panel
(1)
)
(
TV switch to output display video from RS232/CVBS (via RCA
connection), and RGB to RGB and DVI-I OUTPUT ports.
Insert the SD card with the label facing up.
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(6)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Name Function
(1) MENU
(2) RECORDING
(3) CAP/DEL
(4) PLAYBACK
(5) FREEZE / STOP
(6) CAMERA / PC
(7) ▲,▼,◄, & ►
(8) ZOOM IN
(9) ZOOM OUT
(10) ENTER
(11) AUTO FOCUS
(12) Built-in MIC
Open and exit the OSD menu.
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.
- Capture picture in Camera mode. In continuous capture mode,
press this button again to stop.
- Delete the selected picture/video in Playback mode.
View & playback captured still images and audio video files.
- Pause or resume image display in Camera mode.
- Stop audio & video playback in Playback mode.
Switch between Camera and Computer.
- Pan any zoom-in image (above 10x 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.
Increase the image magnification in camera and picture playback
mode.
Decrease the image magnification in camera and picture playback
mode.
- Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu.
- Start/Pause video playback.
Adjust the focus automatically.
Record audio automatically when recording video clip
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(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(fig. 1.5)
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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 M50 with
the remote.
(1)
(26)
(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(17)
(fig. 1.6)
Name Function
(1) POWER Turn the unit on/standby.
(2)
(3)
(2) CAMERA / PC Switch between Camera and
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(3) PLAYBACK View the captured picture/video from
(12)
(13)
(4) SPOTLIGHT Overlay a box frame on the
(14)
(15)
(5) VISOR Cover part of the presentation screen
(16)
(6) SPLIT SCREEN Divide the screen into two. One side
(7) PIP Show a thumbnail size captured
(8) SLIDE SHOW Start/Stop automatically showing the
(9) EFFECT Convert and display the image in
(10) CAPTURE Capture still image in Camera mode.
(11) RECORDING Start/Stop audio & video recording.
(12) DEL Delete the selected picture/video in
(13) AUTO IMAGE Automatically adjust and set the
(14) BRIGHTNESS
+/-
computer mode.
- Camera mode displays the video
signal from the built-in camera.
- PC mode displays the video signal
from the RGB INPUT port of
AVerVi sion M50.
the memory in 16-thumbnail images.
presentation screen, you can move it
around and adjust the box size
and allow presenter to reveal the
material as desire.
displays the live image from the builtin camera and the other side displays
8-thumbnail 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.
BW, Negative or Color in Camera
and Playback mode only.
In 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.
white balance and exposure setting.
Adjust the brightness.
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(1)
(26)
(25)
(24)
(23)
(22)
(21)
(20)
(19)
(18)
(17)
(fig. 1.6)
Name Function
(15) DEFAULT Reset at factory default setting.
(2)
(3)
(16) NEAR / FAR Adjust the focus manually.
(4)
(17) ZOOM RESET Reset zoom level to 100%.
(5)
(6)
(18) ZOOM +/- Increase/decrease the image
(7)
(8)
(9)
(19) ENTER - Make a selection in Playback mode
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(20) ▲,▼,◄, & ► - Pan the image when image is
(14)
(15)
(16)
(21) MENU Open and exit the OSD menu.
(22) AUTO FOCUS Adjust the focus automatically.
(23) FREEZE / STOP - Freeze live images.
(24) ROTATE Rotate the image by 90° in Camera
(25) MIRROR Flip the image in Camera mode.
(26) TIMER Start/Pause timer countdown.
magnification in camera and picture
playback mode.
and OSD menu.
- Start/Pause video playback.
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.
- Stop video playback.
mode and Playback mode.
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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 M50 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. 1.4 # 6)
Switch AVerVision Port Display Device Port
RGB
TV
RGB OUTPUT
DVI-I OUTPUT
RS232/CVBS
(use RS-232/CVBS cable)
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RGB INPUT
DVI-I INPUT
VIDEO IN
Locate the RGB (VGA) input port of the graphics display device and connect it to RGB
OUTPUT port of AVerVision M50.
Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
RGB cable
CRT monitor
LCD/DLP projecto
LCD monitor
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Locate the DVI-I input port of the display device and connect it to DVI-I OUTPUT port of
AVerVision M50.
Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
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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.
LCD Monitor
with DVI interface
DVI cable
(not supplied)
LCD/DLP projector
with DVI interface
Projector
Television
VCR
INPUT
VIDEO
SCART
RS-232/CVBS cable
RCA cable
RCA to SCART cable
(not supplied)
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