AVer AVerVision F50 User manual

AVerVision F50-8M
User Manual

Federal Communications Commission Statement(Class A)
NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
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 and can radiate radio 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:
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.
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 to
correct this interference.
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
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARRANTY VOID FOR ANY
UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION.
THE MARK OF CROSSED-OUT WHEELED BIN INDICATES THAT THIS
PRODUCT MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH YOUR OTHER HOUSEHOLD
WASTE. INSTEAD, YOU NEED TO DISPOSE OF THE WASTE EQUIPMENT BY
HANDING IT OVER TO A DESIGNATED COLLECTION POINT FOR THE
RECYCLING OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. FOR
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO DROP OFF YOUR WASTE
EQUIPMENT FOR RECYCLING, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HOUSEHOLD
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE OR THE SHOP WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE
PRODUCT.
Remote Control Battery Safety Information
- Store batteries in any cool & dry place.
- Do not dispose used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose batteries at special
collection points or return to stores if applies.
- Remove the batteries if they are not in use for long period of time. Battery leakage
and corrosion can damage the remote control, dispose batteries safely.
- Do not mix and use old and new batteries.
- Do not mix and use different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
- Do not dispose batteries in a fire.
- Do not attempt to short circuit the battery terminals.

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Ta ab bl le e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Package Contents..............................................................................................1
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 1
Get Familiar with the AVerVision F50-8M ........................................................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 F50-8M........................................................................15
Storing and Handling.............................................................................................15
Shooting Area........................................................................................................16
Overhead Light......................................................................................................17
Infrared Sensor......................................................................................................17
Mounting the F50-8M on a Flat Surface................................................................18
Anti-glare Sheet.....................................................................................................18
External Memory Storage......................................................................................19
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In ns se er rt t a an n S SD D C Ca ar rd d
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In ns se er rt t a a U US SB B F Fl la as sh h D Dr ri iv ve e
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OSD MENU........................................................................................................20
Navigate the Menu and Submenu.........................................................................21
Image ....................................................................................................................21
Brightness.........................................................................................................21
Contrast............................................................................................................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.................................................................................................................25
Setting...................................................................................................................26
48BCapture.............................................................................................................26
66BResolution.........................................................................................................26
67BQuality...............................................................................................................26
68BType..................................................................................................................26
69BInterval..............................................................................................................26
72BStorage.............................................................................................................27
73BFormat ..............................................................................................................27
76BUSB to PC ........................................................................................................27
55BFlicker...............................................................................................................27
Saturation .........................................................................................................27
MIC Volume......................................................................................................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
83BEffect.................................................................................................................30
84BStorage.............................................................................................................30
85BDelete All...........................................................................................................30
WiFi.......................................................................................................................31
74BConnect ............................................................................................................31
75BSelect AP..........................................................................................................31
77BEnter Username and Password........................................................................31
78BConnect AP.......................................................................................................32
Machine Name..................................................................................................32

Annotation .............................................................................................................33
Connecting a USB mouse .....................................................................................33
Using the Annotation .............................................................................................34
Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer..................................................35
Technical Specifications.................................................................................36
Image................................................................................................................36
Optics ...............................................................................................................36
Power ...............................................................................................................36
Lighting.............................................................................................................36
Input/Output......................................................................................................36
Dimension.........................................................................................................36
External Storage...............................................................................................37
Using the RS-232 Interface.............................................................................37
Connect to the Computer RS-232 .........................................................................37
RS-232 Cable Specifications ..........................................................................38
RS-232 Transmission Specifications............................................................. 38
RS-232 Communication Format............................................................................38
RS-232 Send Command Table..............................................................................39
RS-232 Get Command Table.................................................................................44
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................45
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................. 46

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Pa ac ck ka ag ge e C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Make sure the following items are included in the package.
AVerVision F50-8M
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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Op pt ti io on na al l A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s
Carrying Bag
Anti-glare Sheet
RS-232/CVBS Cable
Software & Manual CD
MicroscopeAdapter
( 28mm and 34mm Rubber Coupler are included)

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Ge et t F Fa am mi il li ia ar r w wi it th h t th he e A AV Ve er rV Vi is si io on n F F5 50 0- -8 8M M
(fig. 1.1)
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/RCAexternal 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.
Right Panel
(fig. 1.2)
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 switches 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.

3
Rear Panel
(fig. 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 F50-8M to any display device with RGB cable.
(4) RS-232/CVBS port
Connect the RS-232/CVBS cable (optional) 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 F50-8M as a USB camera or transfer the captured
images/videos from the memory source to computer.
Left Panel
(fig. 1.4)
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

4
Control Panel
OUTPUT
RGB
TV
MENU FREEZE ROTATE LAMP
POWER RECORDING PLAYBACKCAMERA/PC
AUTOFOCUS
Wi- Fi
CAP/ DEL
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(fig. 1.5)
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) WiFi LED
-Flashing Blue: Searching WiFi router or connecting to WiFi
router.
-Solid Blue: Connected to WiFi router.
-Slow Flashing Blue: Sending stream to other device/APP.
-OFF: WiFi function is not activating.
(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 10X, you
can still continue to AVERZOOM up to 1.25X and 16X 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 main-
menu 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.