AVer AVerVision F50+ User manual

AVerVision F50+
User Manual

Federal Communications Commission Statement
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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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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Package Contents.............................................................................................. 4
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 4
Get Familiar with the AVerVision F50+ ............................................................ 5
Right Panel..............................................................................................................5
Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................6
Left Panel ................................................................................................................6
Control Panel...........................................................................................................7
Remote Control .......................................................................................................9
Making the Connections ................................................................................. 11
Connecting the Power ...........................................................................................11
Connect to a Computer via USB............................................................................11
Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector with RGB Output interface ...............12
Connect to a Computer with RGB Input interface..................................................12
Connect to a Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector with HDMI Output interface..............13
Connect to a Computer with HDMI Input interface ................................................13
Connect an External Microphone ..........................................................................14
Connect an Amplified Speaker ..............................................................................14
Connect to a Microscope.......................................................................................15
Setting Up AVerVision F50+............................................................................ 17
Storing and Handling .............................................................................................17
Shooting Area ........................................................................................................18
Overhead Light......................................................................................................19
Infrared Sensor......................................................................................................19
Mounting the F50+ on a Flat Surface ....................................................................20
Anti-glare Sheet.....................................................................................................20
External Memory Storage ......................................................................................21
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In ns se er rt t a an n S SD D C Ca ar rd d.............................................................................................21
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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 ..................................................................................21
OSD MENU........................................................................................................ 22
Navigate the Menu and Submenu .........................................................................23
Image ....................................................................................................................23
Brightness.........................................................................................................23
Contrast ............................................................................................................23
Saturation .........................................................................................................23
Adjust the saturation level manually between 0 and 255. .................................23
Preview Mode...................................................................................................24
Select from the various image display settings.................................................24

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Normal - adjust the gradient of image...............................................................24
Motion - high refresh rate upon a motion image. ..............................................24
Effect.................................................................................................................24
Mirror ................................................................................................................24
Exposure Setup ................................................................................................25
Manual Exposure..............................................................................................25
White Balance Setup ........................................................................................25
Manual WB Blue ...............................................................................................26
Manual WB Red................................................................................................26
Focus................................................................................................................26
Setting ...................................................................................................................27
Capture Resolution ...........................................................................................27
Capture Quality.................................................................................................27
Capture Type ....................................................................................................27
Capture Interval ................................................................................................27
Storage .............................................................................................................28
Format ..............................................................................................................28
USB to PC ........................................................................................................28
USB Streaming Format.....................................................................................28
MIC Volume ......................................................................................................29
Start Timer ........................................................................................................29
Pause/Stop Timer .............................................................................................29
Timer Interval....................................................................................................29
System ..................................................................................................................30
Language..........................................................................................................30
Output Display ..................................................................................................30
Backup..............................................................................................................30
Save Setting .....................................................................................................30
Recall Setting....................................................................................................31
Flicker ...............................................................................................................31
Information........................................................................................................31
Default ..............................................................................................................31
Playback................................................................................................................32
Slide Show........................................................................................................32
Interval..............................................................................................................32
Storage .............................................................................................................32
Delete All ..........................................................................................................32
Transfer Captured Images/Videos to a computer ..................................................33
Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 34

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Image................................................................................................................34
Optics ...............................................................................................................34
Power ...............................................................................................................34
Lighting .............................................................................................................34
Input/Output ......................................................................................................34
Dimension.........................................................................................................34
External Storage ...............................................................................................35
RS-232 Diagram Connection .......................................................................... 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.................................................................................41
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................42
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................. 43

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Make sure the following items are included in the package.
AVerVision F50+
RGB Cable
Power Adapter
* The power adapter will vary
depending on the standard
power outlet of the country
where it is sold.
USB Cable
(Type-A to Type-C)
Remote Control
(For the US region, AAA* 2
batteries are included)
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
User Manual CD & SW
Installation CD (For non-
US
regions only)
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Carrying Bag
Anti-glare Sheet
RS-232 Cable
Microscope Adapter
( 28mm and 34mm Rubber Coupler are included)

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(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, MIC in,
Line out, and USB port.
(6) Control panel
Easy access to various functions.
(7) IR sensor
Receive remote control commands.
(8) Rear panel Connections for power, computer, RGB input/output external display
device, RS-232, and USB-C port.
(9) Right panel Connections for the camera head holder, SD card, 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) Antitheft Slot
Attach a Kensington compatible security lock or antitheft device.

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Rear Panel
(fig. 1.3)
Name
Function
(1) DC 12V
Connect the power adapter into this port.
(2) RGB IN 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 OUT
Connect the AVerVision F50+ to any display device with RGB cable.
(4) RS-232 Connect this port to a computer by using RS-232 cable(Optional). For
more details, see RS-232 Diagram Connection.
(5) USB (Type C) Connect to a USB port of a computer with a USB cable and use
AVerVision F50+ as a USB camera or transfer the captured
images/videos from the memory source to computer.
Left Panel
(fig. 1.4)
Name
Function
(1) LINE OUT Connect to an amplified speaker to playback recorded audio & video
clip.
(2) MIC IN Connect to an external microphone. The built-in mic will be disabled
when external microphone is connected to this port.
(3) USB Insert a USB flash drive save the images/video directly from the USB
flash drive.
(4) HDMI OUT 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 Connect an external HDMI source as an input via this port. Connect
this port to the HDMI output port of a computer.

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Control Panel
(8)
(9)
(10)
(12)
(11)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(fig. 1.5)
Name
Function
(1) POWER Turn the unit on/standby mode.
(2) RECORDING 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.
(3) SHUTTLE
WHEEL
- Turn the shuttle wheel clockwise to zoom in and counter-clockwise
to zoom out the image in Camera and Playback mode only.
- 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.
(4)
- Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu.
- Start/Pause video playback.
(5) FREEZE/STOP - Pause or resume image display in Camera mode.
- Stop audio & video playback in Playback mode.
(6) MENU
Open and exit the OSD menu and submenu.
(7) ROTATE
Turn the image by 0/180° in camera mode only.
(8) CAMERA / PC Switch the video signal between the camera or computer from the
RGB or HDMI IN port.
(9) PLAYBACK View & playback captured still images and video files.
(10) AUTO FOCUS
Adjust the focus automatically.
(11) LAMP
Turn the overhead light on/off.

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Name
Function
(12) 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.
(13) BUILT-IN
MICROPHONES
Record audio when recording video clip. The recorded sound will be
in monophonic.

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Remote Control
The remote control requires two (2) “AAA” size batteries, make sure batteries are installed
properly before use. You can access all the features of AVerVision F50+ with the remote.
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
Not supported.
(6) ROTATE
Rotate the image by 0/180° in Camera
mode.
(7) MENU
Open and exit the OSD menu.
(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.
(9) AUTO FOCUS Adjust the focus automatically.
(10) ZOOM +/-
Increase/decrease the image
magnification in camera and picture
playback mode.
(11) ZOOM 1X 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/HDMI Input port of
AVerVision F50+.
(14) FREEZE /
STOP
- Freeze live images.
- Stop video playback.
(15) SPOTLIGHT
Not supported.
(16) SPLIT
SCREEN
Not supported.
(17) MODE
Press to switch between Normal,
Motion, and High quality, Microscope,
Infinity, or Marco mode.

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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)
(18) TIMER Select SETTING > Timer. Select to
Start/Pause/Stop the timer countdown.
Select Timer Interval to set the timer
duration.
[Note]: The above setting menus are
for reference only.
(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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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 F50+ with.
C
Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g t th he e P Po ow we er r
Connect the power adapter to a standard 100V~240V AC power outlet. The unit
automatically in standby mode once the power is connected. Press to turn on.
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Locate the USB port of the computer or laptop and connect it to PC port of AVerVision
F50+.

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RG GB B O Ou ut tp pu ut t i in nt te er rf fa ac ce e
Locate the RGB (VGA) input port of the graphics display device and connect it to RGB
OUT port of AVerVision F50+.
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Co on nn ne ec ct t t to o a a C Co om mp pu ut te er r w wi it th h R RG GB B I In np pu ut t i in nt te er rf fa ac ce e
Locate the RGB (VGA) output port of the computer or laptop and connect it to RGB IN port
of AVerVision F50+. The video signal from the RGB IN port is streamed to RGB OUT.
- To display computer image, press Camera/PC button on the control panel or
remote control to switch AVerVision F50+ to computer mode.
- For laptop to output display image, use the keyboard command (FN+F5) to
switch between the display modes. For different command, please refer to
your laptop manual.

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HD DM MI I O Ou ut tp pu ut t i in nt te er rf fa ac ce e
Locate the HDMI input port of the display device and connect it to HDMI OUT port of
AVerVision F50+.
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Locate the HDMI output port of the computer of laptop and connect it to HDMI IN port of
AVerVision F50+.
- To display computer image, press Camera/PC button on the control panel or
remote control to switch AVerVision F50+ to computer mode.
- For laptop to output display image, use the keyboard command (FN+F5) to
switch between the display modes. For different command, please refer to
your laptop manual.

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Co on nn ne ec ct t a an n E Ex xt te er rn na al l M Mi ic cr ro op ph ho on ne e
Plug a 3.5mm mono microphone to port. The built-in microphone on the control panel
will be disabled when an external microphone is connected. The recorded audio will be in
monophonic sound.
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Co on nn ne ec ct t a an n A Am mp pl li if fi ie ed d S Sp pe ea ak ke er r
Plug a 3.5mm plug amplified speaker to port. Only the audio from the video playback is
supported.
We recommend connecting an amplified speaker to the Audio output port.
Take caution when using earphones. Adjust the volume down on the
remote to prevent hearing damage due to loudness.

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Co on nn ne ec ct t t to o a a M Mi ic cr ro os sc co op pe e
Connect the AVerVision F50+ to a microscope enables you to examine microscopic objects
on a big screen.
1. Select IMAGE >Preview Mode >
Microscope and press .
2. Aim the camera head at the farthest
point and press AUTO FOCUS.
3. Adjust the focus of the microscope.
4. Select the appropriate rubber coupler
size for the microscope eyepiece and
insert it in the microscope adapter.
5. Remove the microscope eyepiece from
the microscope and connect it to the
microscope adapter with the rubber
coupler inserted. Fasten the 3 bolts until
the adapter secures the eyepiece.
- For the eyepiece, we suggest
using 33mm eye relief or higher.
- Do the adjustment manually to
get better image view.
6. Attach the microscope adapter to the
AVerVision camera head. Then connect
it to the AVerVision and microscope.

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Make sure the arrow on the camera
head and microscope adapter are on
the same side to connect and twist
clockwise for the arrows to meet and
lock.