AVer PL50 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

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THE
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MODIFICATION.

residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio

 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.

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 PL50 ......................................... 2

Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 3

Control Panel .......................................................................................... 4

Remote Control ...................................................................................... 5

Making the Connections ................................................................ 8

Set the TV-RGB Switch Setting .............................................................. 8

Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector........................................... 8

Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector with HDMI interface .......... 9

Connect to a TV ..................................................................................... 9

Connecting the Power .......................................................................... 10

Connect to a Computer ........................................................................ 10

Connect to a Computer via USB ........................................................... 11

Connect an External Microphone .......................................................... 11

Connect an Amplified Speaker ............................................................. 12

Connect to a Microscope ...................................................................... 12

Setting Up AVerVision PL50 ......................................................... 14

Camera Head ....................................................................................... 14

Mechanical Arm .................................................................................... 14

Unfold the Side Lights .......................................................................... 15

Infrared Sensor ..................................................................................... 15

Light Box .............................................................................................. 16

Handling the AVerVision PL50 .............................................................. 16

Anti-glare Sheet .................................................................................... 17

External Memory Storage ............................................................. 17

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OSD MENU ..................................................................................... 18

Navigate the Menu and Submenu ........................................................ 19

Image ................................................................................................... 19

Brightness ....................................................................................... 19

Contrast .......................................................................................... 19

Mode ............................................................................................... 20

Effect ............................................................................................... 20

Mirror .............................................................................................. 20

Advanced ........................................................................................ 21

Auto Image ..................................................................................... 21

Exposure......................................................................................... 21

White Balance ................................................................................. 21

Focus .............................................................................................. 21

Presentation ......................................................................................... 22

Spotlight .......................................................................................... 22

Visor................................................................................................ 22

PIP .................................................................................................. 23

Split Screen..................................................................................... 23

Timer ............................................................................................... 24

Setting .................................................................................................. 24

Capture ........................................................................................... 24

Resolution ....................................................................................... 24

Quality............................................................................................. 24

Type ................................................................................................ 25

Interval ............................................................................................ 25

Recording ....................................................................................... 25

Storage ........................................................................................... 25

Format ............................................................................................ 25

USB to PC ...................................................................................... 26

Flicker ................................ ................................ ............................. 26

System ................................................................................................. 26

Language ........................................................................................ 26

Output Display ................................................................................ 26

Backup ............................................................................................ 26

Save Setting ................................................................................... 27

Recall Setting .................................................................................. 27

Information ...................................................................................... 27

Default ............................................................................................ 27

Playback ............................................................................................... 28

Slide Show ...................................................................................... 28

Interval ............................................................................................ 28

Slide Show Effect ............................................................................ 28

Current Storage .............................................................................. 28

Delete All......................................................................................... 28

Annotation ............................................................................................ 29

Connecting a USB mouse or AP20T ............................................... 29

Using the Annotation Control Panel ................................................ 29

Using the AP20T Slide Switch and F button ................................... 30

Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer .............................. 30

Technical Specifications .............................................................. 31

Image .............................................................................................. 31

Optics ............................................................................................. 31

Power ............................................................................................. 31

Lighting ........................................................................................... 31

Input/Output .................................................................................... 31

Dimension ....................................................................................... 32

External Storage ............................................................................. 32

RS-232 Diagram Connection ........................................................ 32

RS-232 Cable Specifications ........................................................ 33

RS-232 Transmission Specifications .......................................... 33

RS-232 Communication Format ........................................................... 33

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RS-232 Send Command Table ............................................................. 33

RS-232 Get Command Table ............................................................... 38

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 39

Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 40

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AVerVision PL50

DUST COVER

Dust Cover

USB 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.

Remote Control

(batteries included)

Software & Manual CD

* Some country the Software

and Manual CD may not be
included in the package but

the files can be downloaded

in our website.

Microscope Adapter

Anti-glare Sheet

AVer AP20T

(Interactive Wireless Pen)

34mm Rubber Coupler

28mm Rubber Coupler

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Make sure the following items are included in the package.

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(1)

(3)

(2)

(7)
(8)
(9)

(10)

(5)

(6)

Name

Function

(1) Camera head

Contain the camera sensor.

(2) Camera lens

Focus the image in the camera.

(3) Rear panel

Connections and switches for the following :

 Power
 Computer for RGB input display
 Display device for RGB, HDMI, or RCA video output
 Microphone
 Speaker
 SD card for picture and video recording storage
 RS-232 for serial communication between computer and

AVerVision PL50

 USB standard for USB flash drive and AP20T/mouse connection
 Mini USB for computer data transfer or USB camera connection
 TV-RGB display output switch
 USB Flash Drive - PC switch

(4) Side Lights

Provide light when presenting in dimmed lighting condition.

(5) Light box

Provide light for viewing x-ray, film or transparency.

(6) Arm latch

Extend and retract the arm.

(7) Base latch

Fold and unfold the arm.

(8) Built-in MIC

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

(9) Control panel

Easy access to various functions.

(10) IR sensor

Receive remote control commands.

(fig. 1.1)

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(1) (4) (7)(2) (5)(3) (6)

(8) (9) (11)(12)(13)(10)

Name

Function

(1) VIDEO OUT

Outputs the video signal from the AVerVision PL50 camera to
a TV or video equipment.

(2) PC1 / PC2

Input the signal from a computer or other sources and pass it
through to the RGB 1/2 OUT port only. Connect this port to
the RGB/VGA output port of a computer.

(3) Speaker port

Connect to an amplified speaker.

(4) MIC port

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

(5) TV - RGB switch

TV to output display video from VIDEO OUT, and RGB to
RGB 1/2, and HDMI OUT ports.

(6) USB Flash Drive switch -

USB PC

Switch to left (◄) for audio video recording directly to a USB
flash drive and right (►) when connecting AVerVision PL50
to a computer using a USB cable.

(7) RS-232

Connect to the computer serial port, or to any control panel,
or for centralized control if desire.

(8) DC12V port

Connect the power adapter into this port.

(9) RGB 1 / RGB 2

Connect the AVerVision PL50 to any display device with
RGB cable

(10) HDMI OUTPUT

Connect the AVerVision PL50 to any display device with
HDMI interface using HDMI cable.

(11) SD card slot

Insert the SD card with the label facing up.

(12) USB Thumb Drive port

Insert a USB flash drive for audio video recording storage or
connect a AP20T/ mouse for the Annotation feature.

(13) Mini USB port

Connect to a USB port of a computer using a USB cable and
use the AVerVision PL50 as a USB Camera or transfer the
captured images/videos either from the memory source to
computer.

Rear Panel

(fig. 1.2)

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Control Panel

(3) (4) (6)(1) (2) (9)(5) (7) (8)

(13) (10)(15) (14) (11)(12)

Name

Function

(1) POWER

Turn the unit on/standby.

(2) CAMERA

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

(3) 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.

(4) RECORDING

Start/Stop audio & video recording. Audio and video recording can be
saved on an SD card or a USB Flash drive only. See HHUExternal

Memory StorageUHH.

(5) LAMP

Turns on the side lights, light box, or off.

(6) MIC

Record audio automatically when recording video clip.

(7) ZOOM +/-

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

(8) MENU

Open and exit the OSD menu.

(9) ▲,▼,◄, & ►

- 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.

(10) ENTER/ ZOOM

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- Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu.

- Start/Pause video playback.

- Reset zoom level to 100%.

(11) AUTO FOCUS

Adjust the focus automatically.

(12) ROTATE

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

(13) FREEZE / STOP

- Pause or resume image display in Camera mode.

- Stop audio & video playback in Playback mode.

(14) PLAYBACK

View & playback captured still images and audio video files.

(15) PC 1/ PC2

PC mode displays the video signal from the RGB 1/ 2 port of
AVerVision PL50

(fig. 1.3)

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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)

(9)

(6)

(16)

(10)

(21)

(fig. 1.4)

(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 PL50 with
the remote.

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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)

(9)

(6)

(16)

(10)

(21)

(fig. 1.4)

(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 AVerVision PL50.

(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.
Color – select the Spotlight frame color.

Press to move to the next selection.

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Name

Function

(18)

(14)

(11)

(7)

(8)

(5)

(2)

(1)

(22)

(13)

(4)

(3)

(15)

(12)

(17)

(23)

(20)

(19)

(9)

(6)

(16)

(10)

(21)

(fig. 1.4)

(15) SPOTLIGHT
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 6 type of modes:
Sharp - adjust the contrast along the

edges making text appear more visible.
Viewing the subject from 32-36 cm (16X
zoom) away from the camera.

Graphics - adjust the gradient of image.
Viewing the subject from 32-36 cm (16X
zoom) away from the camera.

Motion - increase frame rate. Sufficient
lighting is required when using this
mode. Viewing the subject from 32-36
cm (16X zoom) away from the camera.

Microscope - automatically adjust
optical zoom for microscopic viewing.

Macro - set to view when object is only
10-32cm (5X zoom) away from the
camera.

Infinite - set to view when subject is
from 36 cm to infinity (Max.16X) and
further 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.

(23) DEL

Delete the selected picture/video in
Playback mode.

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Switch

AVerVision Port

Display Device Port

RGB

RGB 1/2 OUTPUT

To

RGB INPUT

HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI INPUT

TV

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

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 PL50 with.

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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 # 5)

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Locate the RGB (VGA) input port of the graphics display device and connect it to RGB
OUTPUT port of AVerVision PL50.

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

HDMI monitor

HDMI cable

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Locate the HDMI input port of the display device and connect it to HDMI OUTPUT port of
AVerVision PL50.

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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 VIDEO OUT port.

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