ENGLISH 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.
Remote Control B a t t e r y S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n - 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 t ime. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the remote control, dispose batteries safely. Do not mix and use old and new batteries.
ENGLISH Table of Contents Package Contents ........................................................................... 1 Optional Accessories ..................................................................... 1 Get Familiar with the AVerVision PL50 ......................................... 2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 3 Control Panel..........................................................................................
Spotlight .......................................................................................... 22 Visor................................................................................................ 22 PIP .................................................................................................. 23 Split Screen..................................................................................... 23 Timer ..........................................................................................
ENGLISH RS-232 Send Command Table ............................................................. 33 RS-232 Get Command Table ............................................................... 38 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 39 Limited Warrant .............................................................................
ENGLISH Pa ck a g e C o n t e n t s Make sure the following items are included in the package. USB Cable Remote Control (batteries included) RGB Cable AVerVision PL50 DUST COVER Power Adapter (12V, 2A) * The power adapter will vary depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold. Dust Cover 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.
G e t F a m i l i a r w i t h t h e AV e r V i s i o n P L 5 0 (1) (6) (2) (3) (7) (4) (8) (9) (5) (10) (fig. 1.1) Name (1) Camera head (2) Camera lens (3) Rear panel (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Side Lights Light box Arm latch Base latch Built-in MIC (9) Control panel (10) IR sensor Function Contain the camera sensor. Focus the image in the camera.
ENGLISH Re a r P an el (1) (2) (3)(4)(5)(6)(7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)(13) (fig. 1.2) 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.
Cont ro l P an el (1) (2) (15 ) (3) (14 ) (4) (13 ) (5) (6) (7) (8) (12 ) (9) (11) (10 ) (fig. 1.3) Name (1) POWER Function 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.
ENGLISH Re mot e Cont ro l 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. (1) (2) (3) (4) (12 ) (13 ) (14 ) (15 ) (16 ) (5) (6) (7) (17 ) (18 ) (19 ) Name Function (1) POWER Turn the unit on/standby. (2) CAMERA (3) RECORD (4) CAPTURE (5) VISOR Camera mode displays the video signal from the built-in camera. Start/Stop audio & video recording.
Name (8) (1) (2) (3) (4) Function ▲,▼,◄, & ► (12 ) (13 ) (14 ) (15 ) (16 ) (5) (6) (7) (17 ) (18 ) (19 ) (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) (20 ) (10 ) (21 ) (11) (22 ) (23 ) (9) AUTO FOCUS Adjust the focus automatically.
ENGLISH Name Function (15) SPOTLIGHT (1) (2) (3) (4) (12 ) (13 ) (14 ) (15 ) (16 ) (5) (6) (7) to set the desired size; and OFF will close the submenu. (17 ) (18 ) (19 ) (8) (9) (20 ) (10 ) (21 ) (11) (22 ) (23 ) 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 (16) SPLIT SCREEN (17) MODE (fig. 1.4) (18) TIMER To turn off Spotlight, press again. Divide the screen into two.
Making the Connections 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. S e t t h e T V- RG B S w i t ch S e t t i n g The TV-RGB switch determines the display output selection.
ENGLISH C o n n e c t to a Mo n ito r o r LC D / D L P Pr o je c to r wi th HDMI in te rface Locate the HDMI input port of the display device and connect it to HDMI OUTPUT port of AVerVision PL50. Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB. HDMI cable HDMI monitor Connect to a TV 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.
C o n n e c t i n g t h e Po w e 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 Power adapter to turn on. Wall outlet Connect to a Computer Locate the RGB (VGA) output port of the computer or laptop and connect it to RGB INPUT port of AVerVision PL50. The video signal from the RGB INPUT port is streamed to RGB OUTPUT port.
ENGLISH Connect to a Computer via USB Locate the USB port of the computer or laptop and connect it to USB port of AVerVision PL50. This enables you to use AVerVision PL50 as a USB Camera or to transfer the captured pictures/videos from the memory and to computer. Also see “Transfer File from AVerVision PL50 to PC”. Make sure the USB Flash Drive switch (see fig. 1.2 #6) is set to the right. Connect an Exter nal Microphone Plug a 3.5mm mono microphone to port.
C o n n e c t a n A m p l i f i e d S p e a ke r Plug a 3.5mm plug amplified speaker to supported. port. Only the audio from the video playback is 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. Connect to a Microscope Connect the AVerVision PL50 to a microscope enables you to examine microscopic objects on a big screen. 1. Change the image display mode to Microscope.
ENGLISH 4. Adjust the focus of the microscope. 5. Select the appropriate rubber coupler size for the microscope eyepiece and insert it in the microscope adapter. 6. 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 15.5mm eye relief or higher. 7. Attach the microscope adapter to the AVerVision camera head.
S e t t i n g U p AV e r V i s i o n P L 5 0 This section provides useful tips on how to adjust the AVerVision PL50 to meet your needs. Camera Head The camera head can turn freely at 180° to the left and right and 235°up and down. 90° 145° 180° If the camera head is in upright position, you can also press ROTATE on the remote control twice to rotate the image in 180°. Me ch a n ic a l A r m The mechanical arm design can extend for a full A4 paper viewing.
ENGLISH Un fo ld th e Sid e L ig h t s Simply follow the illustration below to unfold the side lights. Press LAMP on the control panel to turn on the side lights. Infrared Sensor Aim the remote control at the infrared sensor to operate the unit.
L i g h t B ox Use the light box to view x-rays, films, transparencies, and slides. Press LAMP to switch to turn on the base light. DO NOT place an object weighing more than 8kg on top of the light box. DO NOT write on the light box surface or use marker that could stain the light box surface. DO NOT use any sharp object such as cutter knife on top of the light box surface.
ENGLISH Anti-g lare Sheet The anti-glare sheet is a special coated film that helps eliminate any glare that maybe encountered while displaying very shiny objects or glossy surfaces such as magazines and pictures. To use, simply place the anti-glare sheet on top of the shiny document to reduce reflected light. Exter nal Memor y Stora ge AVerVision PL50 supports both SD memory card and USB flash drive for more image capture and audio & video recordings.
OSD MENU There are 4 tabs on the OSD menu: IMAGE, PRESENTATION, SETTING and SYSTEM. In Playback mode, you can access PLAYBACK OSD menu to enable the Slide Show feature and modify Slide Show interval and transition setting if desire. For TV output, the RESOLUTION will be disabled in SETTING menu list.
ENGLISH Nav ig ate th e Me n u a n d Su b me n u 1. Press MENU button on the remote or control panel. 2. Press ► and ◄ to toggle between tabs 3. Press ▼ and ▲ to choose a selection in the menu list. 4. Press to make a selection. 5. Use ► and ◄ to adjust the setting or make a selection. 6. Press to enter submenu. 7. Press MENU to close the OSD menu. Image Menu Screen Function Brightness Adjust brightness level manually between 0 and 63.
Menu Screen Function Mode Select from the various image display settings. 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.
ENGLISH Menu Screen Function Advanced Select to set the Auto Image, Exposure, and White Balance settings. Auto Image Select ON or OFF to automatically adjust the white balance and exposure setting, and correct the color and exposure compensation. Exposure Select the exposure setting. AUTO - automatically adjust the camera exposure and the amount of light required. MANUAL - manually adjust the exposure level. The exposure can be adjusted up to 99.
Pr esentation Menu Screen Function Spotlight Spotlight overlays a frame on the presentation screen. You can move the Spotlight around the presentation screen using the ▲, ▼, ◄, & ► buttons. Select Execute to call the Spotlight submenu. 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.
ENGLISH Menu Screen Function 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.
Menu Screen Function Timer Start/Pause/Stop the timer and set the timer duration. The timer automatically counts up after the count down reaches zero to show the elapsed time. Even when you switch between Playback, PC or Camera modes, the timer will continue. Setting Menu Screen Function Capture Select to set the capture resolution, quality, type and interval settings. Resolution Select the capture size. In 5M setting, the capture resolution size is 2560 X 1920.
ENGLISH Menu Screen Function Type Select the capture type. Single - capture one picture only. Continuous - capture successive pictures. Interval Set the time interval for continuous capture. The length can be set up to 600 sec (10 min). Recording Select the video recording compression setting. Storage Change the storage location. Audio & video recording can only be saved in SD memory card or USB flash drive. Format Format to delete all the data in the selected memory.
Menu Screen Function USB to PC Select the status of the AVerVision PL50 when it is connected to the computer via USB. Make sure the USB switch on the rear panel is set to . Camera - can be used as a computer webcam or with our bundled software to record video and capture still image. Storage - transfer the captured pictures/videos from the memory to computer hard disk. Flicker Select between 50Hz or 60Hz. Some display devices cannot handle high refresh rates.
ENGLISH Menu Screen Function Save Setting Save the current setting in the selected profile number. Only brightness, contrast, image mode, effect, auto image setting, flicker, recording quality, capture resolution, and capture quality can be saved. Recall Setting Restore the setting back to the selected profile number. Information Display the product information. Default Restore all the settings into original factory default setting.
Pla yb a ck Menu Screen Function Slide Show Display all captured still pictures in an automated slide show. The video file will be skipped. Interval Set the interval before displaying the next picture. The length can be set up to 100 sec. Slide Show Effect Select the slide show transition effect. Slide image Wipe right Checker down Split Vertical Out Wipe down Split Horizontal Out Current Storage Select the source of the images. Delete All Permanently delete all the data in selected memory source.
ENGLISH Annotation In single image playback mode or when the screen is frozen in camera mode, you can use the annotation feature to overlay straight line or freeform line on the captured image or still camera screen with the USB mouse or AP20T connected to the USB port of AVerVision PL50. It comes with the following selections: Color Palette, Line Thickness, Line, Freehand, Capture, Eraser, and Hide/Show icons.
appear on the screen. Move the cursor on the Annotation control panel selections and leftclick to select the features you want to use. Name Function Color Palette Select the line color. Line Thickness Select the thickness of the line. Line Select to draw a straight line. Freehand Select to draw freeform line. Capture Eraser Hide/Show Capture the image with the annotation and save it as a new file. Select to erase any part of the annotation that it comes in contact with or delete all annotation.
ENGLISH The instruction below MUST be read and followed BEFORE connecting the USB cable. 1. Make sure to set the USB switch to for the computer to detect AVerVision PL50. 2. MUST set the USB to PC as STORAGE before connecting the USB cable. 3. When “MASS STORAGE” appears at the lower right corner of the presentation screen, you may now connect the USB cable. 4. Upon connecting the USB cable, the system automatically detects the new removable disk.
HDMI Output HDMI RS-232 RS-232 serial port Composite Video RCA Jack USB USB2.0 DC 12V Input Power Jack MIC Phone Jack Speaker Phone Jack Dimension Operating 630mm x 510mm x 505mm (+/-2mm include rubber foot) Folded 470mm x 510mm x 165mm (+/-2mm include rubber foot) Weight 6.5 kg (about 14.
ENGLISH RS-232 Ca ble Specifications Make sure the RS-232 cable matches the cable specification design.
Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum POWER OFF POWER ON 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x5a 0x5b CAMERA MODE 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x59 PLAYBACK MODE 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x58 PC-1 PASS THROUGH 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x5f PC-2 PASS THROUGH 0x04 0x01 0x00 0x5e IMAGE CAPTURE TYPE: SINGLE IMAGE CAPTURE TYPE: CONTINUOUS 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x5e 0x05 0x01 0x00 0x5f CONT. CAPTURE INTERVAL + 0x06 0x00 0x00 0x5d CONT.
ENGLISH Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum EFFECT: COLOR 0x10 0x00 0x00 0x4b EFFECT: B/W 0x10 0x01 0x00 0x4a EFFECT: NEGATIVE 0x10 0x02 0x00 0x49 CONTRAST INCREASE 0x11 0x00 0x00 0x4a CONTRAST DECREASE 0x11 0x01 0x4b CONTRAST VALUE 0x11 0x02 0x00 VALUE[ 0 ~ 255 ] BRIGHTNESS INCREASE 0x12 0x00 0x00 0x49 BRIGHTNESS DECREASE 0x12 0x01 0x48 BRIGHTNESS VALUE 0x12 0x02 0x00 VALUE[ 0 ~ 63 ] EXPOSURE: AUTO 0x13 0x00 0x00 0x48 EXPOSURE: MANUAL 0x13 0x01 0x
Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum SPOTLIGHT COLOR: BLUE 0x1B 0x02 0x00 0x42 SPOTLIGHT RESIZE 0x1C 0x00 0x00 0x47 VISOR: OFF 0x1D 0x00 0x00 0x46 VISOR: ON 0x1D 0x01 0x00 0x47 VISOR SHADE: 50% dark 0x1E 0x00 0x00 0x45 VISOR SHADE: 100% dark 0x1E 0x01 0x00 0x44 PIP: OFF 0x1F 0x00 0x00 0x44 PIP: ON 0x1F 0x01 0x00 0x45 PIP POSITION: BOTTOM LEFT 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x7b PIP POSITION: TOP LEFT 0x20 0x01 0x00 0x7a PIP POSITION: TOP RIGHT 0x20 0x02 0x00 0
ENGLISH Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum FORMAT: SD CARD 0x29 0x01 0x00 0x73 FORMAT: THUMB DRIVE OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1600x1200 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1024x768 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1280x720 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1280x1024 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1280x800 0x29 0x02 0x00 0x70 0x2F 0x03 0x00 0x77 0x2F 0x05 0x00 0x71 0x2F 0x01 0x00 0x75 0x2F 0x02 0x00 0x76 0x2F 0x04 0x00 0x70 0x2F 0x06 0x00 0x72 USB CONNECT: USB CAMERA USB CONNECT: MASS STORAGE 0x30
Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum CAPTURE QUALITY: NORMAL 0x37 0x00 0x00 0x6c CAPTURE QUALITY: HIGH 0x37 0x01 0x00 0x6d CAPTURE QUALITY: FINEST 0x37 0x02 0x00 0x6e AUTO FOCUS 0x40 0x00 0x00 0x1b MENU 0x41 0x00 0x00 0x1a ARROW - DOWN 0x42 0x00 0x00 0x19 ARROW - UP 0x42 0x01 0x00 0x18 ARROW - LEFT 0x42 0x02 0x00 0x1b ARROW - RIGHT 0x42 0x03 0x00 0x1a ENTER 0x43 0x00 0x00 0x18 FREEZE 0x44 0x00 0x00 0x1f DEFAULT 0x45 0x00 0x00 0x1e ZOOM -
ENGLISH Function Data[0] CheckSum Code ReData[0] DISPLAY STATUS 0x06 0x5E 0: CAMERA MODE 1: PLAYBACK MODE 2: PC-1 PASS THROUGH 3: PC-2 PASS THROUGH VIDEO OUTPUT STATUS 0x07 0x5F 0: VGA 1: TV FREEZE STATUS 0x08 0x50 0 : OFF BRIGHTNESS VALUE 0x0A 0x52 VALUE[ 0 ~ 63 ] CONTRAST VALUE 0x0B 0x53 VALUE[ 0 ~ 255 ] LIGHT BOX STATUS (ONLY AVerVision PL50) 0x0C 0x54 0 : OFF 1: ON 1: ON Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g This section provides many useful tips on how to solve common problems while
There is no computer signal on presentation screen. 1. Check all the cable connections among the display device, AVerVision PL50 and your PC. 2. Connect your PC to the AVerVision PL50 first before you power on your computer. 3. For notebook, repeatedly press FN+F5/F8 to toggles between display modes and display the computer image on the presentation screen. For different command, please refer to your laptop manual.
ENGLISH Product defect. The Warranty Period of any repaired or replaced Product shall be the longer of (a) the original Warranty Period or (b) thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of the repaired or replaced product. Limitations of Warranty AVer makes no warranties to any third party. You are responsible for all claims, damages, settlements, expenses, and attorneys’ fees with respect to claims made against You as a result of Your use or misuse of the Product.