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8 Connecting printer and DVD recorder
Connect
cables 1 Lock the wheels and remove the back panel.
2 Ensure that the pre-routed DC power cord ( A ) is connected to the mini-dock
and that the pre-installed AC power cord ( I ) is connected to the power strip.
3 Connect the DVD recorder cables. See Figure 2 on page 7 and “Cables,
connectors, and mini-dock symbols” on page 14.
• AC power cord ( I )
• Pre-routed composite video cable ( C )
• Pre-routed S-video cable ( B ). Attach S-video adapter ( B2 ) to extension cable
( B1 ) and to S-video cable ( B ).
• Pre-routed RS-232 cable ( E ).
• Attach DVD adapter ( G2 ) to the RS-232 connector, and attach audio
extension cables ( E1 ) to the red and white audio left/right input/output
connectors.
Note: RS-232 cable ( E ) is pre-routed through the MDSm column. You connect
one end to the mini-dock. The other end has five connectors that you connect
to the DVD recorder.
4 Connect the printer cables. See Figure 2 on page 7 and “Cables, connectors, and
mini-dock symbols” on page 14.
• Pre-routed print control cable ( H )
• Printer AC power cord ( I )
• Composite video cable ( D )
5 Connect system power cord ( K ) to a hospital-grade electrical outlet.
6 Install the back panel (vents at the top) by sliding the panel up and in.
Set up system 1 Press the SETUP key on the ultrasound system.
2 Select Connectivity .
3 In the Printer list, select desired printer.
4 In the Video Mode list, select the appropriate video format: NTSC or PAL .
5 In the Serial Port list, select DVD .
6 Restart the system to activate DVD recorder connectivity.
Record images Note: Do a test recording before a patient exam to ensure that all connectivity is
correct.
1 Turn on the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a DVD.
3 Do one of the following:
• Use controls on the DVD recorder to start and stop recording.
• If the A or B shortcut key is programmed to record, press it to start recording.
Press it again to stop.
Each time you record, a new file saves to the DVD.
By default the B shortcut key records. To program the A and B shortcut keys,
see the ultrasound system user guide.