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20 Image Recording
20.1 VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)
VCR is used to record and replay exam images. The storage medium for VCR is cassette.
NOTE: 1 Strictly observe the procedures described here to perform the recording and
replaying operations of VCR; otherwise it may result in data loss or system
malfunction.
2 Set the PAL or NTSC in the setup and this shall be consistent with that in the
VCR.
3 Accidental exposure to strong electromagnetic fields or mishandling of the
video cassette may result in image and data loss, so check if the recording is
successful as soon as possible. Mindray is not responsible for any data loss.
20.1.1 Setup
To set the following parameters before using VCR:
1 The setting path is: <Setup> → [Peripheral] → [Recorder]. Select VCR in the Current
Recorder drop-down list, and select Serial Baud Rate in the VCR setting field (Note: The
set Baud rate shall be identical to that of the VCR recorder. It is recommended to set the
value of Baud Rate as [9600]).
2 You can define a key to use VCR through the following path: Setup → System → Key
Config. Select a key in the Key page or Footswitch page on the left side and select
Record or Video (for replay) in the Other page on the right side.
20.1.2 Record
îš„ VCR Record Icons
: In the pause status, click this icon to restart the VCR recording.
: In the record status, click this icon to pause the VCR recording.
: Click this icon to stop recording.
: This icon indicates error status for recording.
îš„ To record:
1
Connect the VCR recorder to the ultrasound system and put a cassette in the recorder.
2
Set the VCR recorder through the following path: <Setup> → [Peripheral] → [Recorder].
3
Start the ultrasound exam and acquire images.
4
z Press the user-defined key (preset in the [Key Config] screen) on the control