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  • Page 1 AVerVision PL50 User Manual...
  • Page 2 All rights of this object belong to AVer Infor mation Inc. Reproduced or trans mitted in any form or by any means w ithout the pr ior w ritten per mission of AVer Infor mation Inc. is prohibited. All information or specifications are subject to change w ithout prior notice.
  • Page 3 Remote Control Ba tte r y Sa fe ty Infor m a tion Stor e batteries in any cool & dr y place. Do not dispos e us ed batter ies in domes tic w aste. Dis pose batter ies at s pec ial c ollec tion points or r etur n to s tores if applies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents..............1 Optional Acce ssorie s ..............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 ..........
  • Page 5 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......................
  • Page 6 Optics ......................31 Power ......................31 Lighting....................... 32 Input/Output....................32 Dimension....................32 External Storage ..................32 RS-232 Diagram Connection............ 32 RS-232 Cable Specifications............ 33 RS-232 Transmi ssion Specifications ........33 RS-232 Communication Format..............33 RS-232 Send Command Table..............33 RS-232 Get Command Table................ 39 Trouble shooting ..............

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Make sure the following items are included in the package. USB Cable Dust Cover RGB Cable Pow er Adapter (12V, 2A) AVerVision PL50 * The pow er adapter will vary depending on the standard Remote Control pow er outlet of the country (batteries included) w here it is sold.

  • Page 8: Get Familiar With The Avervision Pl50

     SD card for picture and video recording storage  RS-232 for serial communication betw een computer and AVerVision PL50  USB standard for USB flash drive mouse connection  Mini USB for computer data transfer or USB camera connection ...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    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.

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    - 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...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Re m ote 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. Name Function (1) POWER Turn the unit on/standby.
  • Page 12 View the captured picture/video from the memory in 16-thumbnail images. (fig. 1.4) (13) PC 1/2 PC mode displays the video signal from the RGB INPUT port of AVerVision PL50. (14) FREEZE / - Freeze live images. STOP - Stop video playback.
  • Page 13 Name Function (15) SPOTLIGHT OK – press for the setting to take (12 ) effect. If you select ON, the frame w ill (13 ) appear and blink, use the ▲,▼,◄, & ► (14 ) buttons to adjust the frame size and press (15 ) (16 ) to set the desired size;...

  • Page 14: Making The Connections

    AVerVision PL50 with. 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.

  • Page 15: Connect To A Monitor Or Lcd/Dlp Projector With Hdmi Interface

    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 Locate the VIDEO or SCART RGB (if applicable) input port of the TV or Video equipment...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power

    Power adapter 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. - To display computer image, press PC1 / PC2 button on the control panel or remote control to switch AVerVision PL50 to computer mode.

  • Page 17: 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”.

  • Page 18: Connect An Amplified Speaker

    Take caution when using earphones. Adjust the volume down on the remote to prevent hearing damage due to loudness. Connect the AVerVision PL50 to a microscope enables you to examine microscopic objects on a big screen. Change the image display mode to Microscope.
  • Page 19 Adjust the focus of the microscope. Select the appropriate rubber coupler size for the microscope eyepiece and insert it in the microscope adapter. 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.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Avervision Pl50

    This section provides useful tips on how to adjust the AVerVision PL50 to meet your needs. 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°.

  • Page 21: Unfold The Side Lights

    Simply follow the illustration below to unfold the side lights. Press LAMP on the control panel to turn on the side lights. Aim the remote control at the infrared sensor to operate the unit.

  • Page 22: Light Box

     DO NOT use any sharp object such as cutter knife on top of the light box surface. The AVerVision PL50 must be folded in storage position and use two hands to carry it from the base.  DO NOT carry the unit from the side lights or camera head arm. This may not be able support the weight and it will damage the mechanical joint.

  • Page 23: Anti-Glare Sheet

    AVerVision PL50 supports both SD memory card and USB flash drive for more image capture and audio & video recordings . AVerVision PL50 can detect when there is an external storage media and automatically switch to the last detected storage. If no external storage is connected, all captured still images will be saved in the built-in memory.

  • Page 24: 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. IMAGE PRESENTATION SETTING...

  • Page 25: Navigate The Menu And Submenu

    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.

  • Page 26: Mode

    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.

  • Page 27: Advanced

    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.

  • Page 28: Presentation

    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.

  • Page 29: Pip

    Divide the screen into two parts. Half of the screen displays the 8-thumbnail images and the other half display the image from the AVerVision PL50 camera. Select the display location of the 8- thumbnail playback images. Select OFF to cancel Split Screen.

  • Page 30: Timer

    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. Menu Screen Function Capture...

  • Page 31: Type

    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.

  • Page 32: Usb To Pc

    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.

  • Page 33: Backup

    Menu Screen Function Backup Copy the image from the built-in memory to SD card or USB flash drive. 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.

  • Page 34: Playback

    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.

  • Page 35: Annotation

    USB mouse 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.

  • Page 36: Using The Annotation Control Panel

    Using the Annotation Control Panel The annotation control panel appears on the upper left corner of the screen . A cursor will appear on the screen. Move the cursor on the Annotation control panel selections and left- click to select the features you want to use. Name Function Select the line color.

  • Page 37: Transfer Captured Images/Videos To A Computer

    USB cable. 4. Upon connecting the USB cable, the system automatical ly detects the new removable disk. You can now transfer the captured image(s) from the AVerVision PL50 built-in memory to the computer hard disk. Image 1/3.2”...

  • Page 38: Lighting

    470mm x 510mm x 165mm (+/-2mm include rubber foot) Weight 6.5 kg (about 14.3300 lbs) External Storage Secure Digital (SD) Max 32GB (FAT) USB Flash Drive Max 64GB (FAT) AVerVision PL50 can be controlled using a computer or any centralized control panel through RS-232 connection.

  • Page 39: Rs-232 Cable Specifications

    Make sure the RS-232 cable matches the cable specification design.  ：1 bit Start bit  ：8 bit Data bit  ：1 bit Stop bit  ：None Parity bit  ：None X parameter  ：9600bps Baud rate (Communication speed) Send Device Code(1 Byte) : 0x52 Type Code(1 Byte) : 0x0B...
  • Page 40 Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum POWER OFF 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x5a POWER ON 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x5b CAMERA MODE 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x59 PLAYBACK MODE 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x58 PC-1 P ASS THROUGH 0x04 0x00 0x00 0x5f PC-2 P ASS THROUGH 0x04 0x01 0x00...
  • Page 41 Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum ROTATE 270 0x0F 0x03 0x00 0x57 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 0x00 0x4b VALUE[ 0 ~ CONTRAST VALUE...
  • Page 42 Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum SPOTLIGHT COLOR: GREEN 0x1B 0x01 0x00 0x41 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...
  • Page 43 Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum STORAGE: THUMB DRIVE 0x28 0x02 0x00 0x71 FORMAT: EMBEDDED 0x29 0x00 0x00 0x72 FORMAT: SD CARD 0x29 0x01 0x00 0x73 FORMAT: THUMB DRIVE 0x29 0x02 0x00 0x70 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 0x2F 0x03 0x00 0x77 OUTPUT RESOLUTION: 0x2F 0x05 0x00...
  • Page 44 Function Data[0] Data[1] Data[2] CheckSum AUTO IMAGE:OFF 0x36 0x00 0x00 0x6d AUTO IMAGE:ON 0x36 0x01 0x00 0x6c 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...

  • Page 45: Rs-232 Get Command Table

    Send Format︰0x52 + 0x0A + 0x01 + Data[0] + 0x53 + CheckSum Receive Format︰0x53 + 0x0C + 0x01 + ReData[0] + 0x52+ ReCheckSum*1 *1 ：ReCheckSum = 0x0C xor 0x01 xor ReData[0] xor 0x52 CheckSum Function Data[0] ReData[0] Code RED VALUE 0x02 0x5A VALUE[ 0 ~ 255 ]...

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting

    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 pow er on your computer. 3. For notebook, repeatedly press FN+F5/F8 to toggles betw een display modes and display the computer image on the presentation screen.
  • Page 47 AVerVision PL50 can’t detect the inserted USB flash drive. Make sure the USB flash drive sw itch is set to the left and check if the USB flash drive is properly inserted.. The recorded video on MAC with the bundled software doesn’t have sound.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    You as the original purchaser. Except for the foregoing, the Product is provided “AS IS.” In no event does AVer warrant that You will be able to oper ate the Product w ithout problems or interruptions, or that the Product is suitable for your purposes. Your exclusive remedy and the entire liability of AVer under this paragraph shall be, at AVer’...
  • Page 49 Governing Law and Your Rights This w arranty gives you specific legal rights; You may also have other rights granted under state law. These rights vary from state to state. For warranty period, please refer to the warranty card.

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