AVer VISIF178M User Manual

AVerVision F17-8M

User Manual

Federal Communications Commission Statement(Class A)

NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
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:
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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 2014/30/EU.
cause radio 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

DISCLAIMER

No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice. In no event will AVer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
WARNING
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.

TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRI C SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARRANTY VOID FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION.

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 F17-8M ........................................................ 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 ............................................................................ 11
Connect to a Computer with HDMI Input interface ................................................ 12
Connect an External Microphone .......................................................................... 12
Connect an Amplified Speaker............................................................................... 13
Connect to a Microscope ....................................................................................... 13
Setting Up AVerVision F17-8M ........................................................................ 14
Storing and Handling ............................................................................................. 14
Shooting Area ........................................................................................................ 15
Overhead Light ...................................................................................................... 16
Infrared Sensor ...................................................................................................... 16
Mounting the F17-8M on a Flat Surface ................................................................ 17
Anti-glare Sheet ..................................................................................................... 17
External Memory Storage ...................................................................................... 18
............................................................................................. 18
.................................................................................. 18
OSD MENU ........................................................................................................ 19
Navigate the Menu and Submenu ......................................................................... 20
Image .................................................................................................................... 20
46BBrightness ......................................................................................................... 20
47BContrast ............................................................................................................ 20
49BMode ................................................................................................................. 21
51BEffect ................................................................................................................. 21
8BMirror ................................................................................................................ 21
48BAdvanced .......................................................................................................... 21
48BAuto Image ....................................................................................................... 21
53BExposure........................................................................................................... 22
54BWhite Balance ................................................................................................... 22
50BFocus ................................................................................................................ 22
Presentation .......................................................................................................... 23
57BSpotlight ............................................................................................................ 23
60BVisor.................................................................................................................. 23
62BPIP .................................................................................................................... 24
63BSplit Screen....................................................................................................... 24
64BTimer ................................................................................................................. 24
Setting ................................................................................................................... 25
48BCapture ............................................................................................................. 25
66BResolution ......................................................................................................... 25
67BQuality............................................................................................................... 25
68BType .................................................................................................................. 25
69BInterval .............................................................................................................. 25
72BStorage ............................................................................................................. 26
73BFormat .............................................................................................................. 26
76BUSB to PC ........................................................................................................ 26
55BFlicker ............................................................................................................... 26
Saturation ......................................................................................................... 26
Input Volume ..................................................................................................... 27
System .................................................................................................................. 27
74BLanguage .......................................................................................................... 27
75BOutput Display .................................................................................................. 27
77BBackup .............................................................................................................. 27
78BSave Setting ..................................................................................................... 28
Recall Setting .................................................................................................... 28
80BInformation ........................................................................................................ 28
52BDefault .............................................................................................................. 28
Playback ................................................................................................................ 28
81BSlide Show ........................................................................................................ 29
Interval .............................................................................................................. 29
83BEffect ................................................................................................................. 29
84BStorage ............................................................................................................. 29
85BDelete All........................................................................................................... 29
Annotation ............................................................................................................. 30
Connecting a USB mouse ..................................................................................... 30
Using the Annotation ............................................................................................. 31
Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer .................................................. 32
Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 33
Image ................................................................................................................ 33
Optics ............................................................................................................... 33
Power ............................................................................................................... 33
Lighting ............................................................................................................. 33
Input/Output ...................................................................................................... 33
Dimension ......................................................................................................... 33
External Storage ............................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 36
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AVerVision F17-8M
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
Remote Control
(batteries included)
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Carrying Bag
Anti-glare Sheet
CVBS adapter
Software & Manual CD
Microscope Adapter
( 28mm and 34mm Rubber Coupler are included)

Make sure the following items are included in the package.

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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, and USB flash drive/USB mouse.
(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, 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.
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 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)
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 F17-8M to any display device with RGB cable.
(4) CVBS port
Connect the supplied CVBS adapter into this port. The RCA jack outputs the video signal from the camera to a TV or video equipment.
(5) Mini USB port
Connect to a USB port of a computer with a USB cable and use AVerVision F17-8M as a USB camera or transfer the captured images/videos from the memory source to computer.
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) HDMI Out port
Output the video signal from the main system on an interactive flat panel, an LCD monitor or LCD/DLP projector with HDMI interface using HDMI cable.
(5) 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)
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)
(9) (10)
(8)
(7)
(16)
(11) (12)
(13) (14)
(15)
Name
Function
(1) POWER
Turn the unit on/standby mode.
(2)
Increase the image magnification in camera and picture playback mode.
(3) CAMERA / PC
Switch the video signal between camera or computer from the RGB IN port.
(4)
Reduce the brightness of live view.
(5) LAMP
Turn the overhead light on/off.
(6) FREEZE/STOP
- Pause or resume image display in Camera mode.
- Stop audio & video playback in Playback mode.
(7) ▲,▼,◄, & ►
- 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.
(8) MENU
Open and exit the OSD menu.
(9) RECORDING
Start/Stop audio & video recording. Audio and video recording can be saved either in a SD memory card or a USB flash drive. See HUExternal
Memory StorageUH.
(10)
- Adjust the focus automatically.
- Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu.
- Start/Pause video playback.
(11) 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.
(12)
Increase the brightness of live view.

Control Panel

(fig. 1.5)
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Name
Function
(13) PLAYBACK
View & playback captured still images and video files.
(14)
Decrease the image magnification in camera and picture playback mode.
(15) Power LED
indicator
- Red: Standby
- Green: RGB/HDMI output
- Orange: TV output
(16) Built-in MIC
Record audio when recording video clip. The recorded sound will be in monophonic.
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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. 1.6)
(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 0/180° in Camera mode and Playback mode.
(7) MENU
Open and exit the OSD menu.
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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 F17-8M with the remote.
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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. 1.6)
(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 F17-8M.
(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. 1.6)
(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 3 type of modes: Sharp - adjust the contrast along the
edges making text appear more visible. Graphics - adjust the gradient of
image. Microscope - automatically adjust
optical zoom for microscopic viewing.
(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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