MediCapture MediCap USB300 User manual

MediCap®
USB300
High Definition
Medical Video Recorder
User Guide
Applies to firmware 110701 and higher
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Precautions for Use
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.
CAUTION:
Do not use the images for diagnosis or evaluation purposes. The compression reduces the information
of the picture and is therefore not appropriate for diagnosis.
CAUTION:
The MediCap Medical Video Recorder is a Class I active medical device (Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EEC). It is important to observe your obligations as the operator of this medical device to ensure
its safe operation with no risk of danger to patients, users or third parties. If no other local law is
applicable, it is recommended that a safety and document test be performed at least once every 2 years
according to EN 62353. It is important to ensure that persons performing the safety check have the
necessary qualifications.
USA FCC CLASS A:
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. Like all similar equipment, this
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy; and if not installed and used in accordance
with the operator manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case you will be required to correct the
interference at your own expense.
CANADA ONLY / CANADA SEULEMENT
Caution:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Attention:
L’interférence radioélectrique générée par cet appareil numerique de type A ne dépasse pas les limites
éconcées dans le Règlement sur les perturbations radioélectriques, section appareil numérique, du Ministère
des Communications.
Disposal Method: Use your local regulations for proper disposal.

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Table of Contents
Quick Start......................................................................................................................5
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................5
Back Panel......................................................................................................................6
Typical Connections........................................................................................................7
Connecting the MediCap USB300...................................................................................8
Inserting a USB Flash Drive............................................................................................8
Recording Images...........................................................................................................8
Recording Videos............................................................................................................9
Reviewing Videos and Images ........................................................................................9
Creating Patient Folders................................................................................................10
Using the Menus...........................................................................................................10
Keyboard Control..........................................................................................................10
Main Menu....................................................................................................................11
Setup Menu...................................................................................................................12
Image Options Menu.....................................................................................................13
Video Options Menu......................................................................................................13
Advanced Options Menu...............................................................................................14
Patient Information Feature...........................................................................................14
Recording Destinations.................................................................................................15
Recording to a USB Flash Drive....................................................................................15
Recording to a USB Hard Drive.....................................................................................16
Hard Drive Formats ...................................................................................................16
Transferring Images from a USB Drive to Your Computer .........................................16
Recording to the Internal Hard Drive .............................................................................16
Accessing the Internal Hard Drive via a Network .......................................................17
Recording to a Network Drive........................................................................................17
Storage Management....................................................................................................17
Copying Videos from the Internal Hard Drive to a USB Drive.....................................17
Formatting the Internal Hard Drive.............................................................................17
Formatting USB Drives..............................................................................................17
Patient Review...........................................................................................................18
Viewing Still Images on Your Computer ........................................................................18
Viewing Videos on Your Computer................................................................................18
Internal Monitor.............................................................................................................18
Other Features..............................................................................................................18
Recording Images While Recording Videos...............................................................18
Footswitches and Camera Triggers ...........................................................................18
Printing......................................................................................................................18
Appendix A: MediCap USB300 Specifications...............................................................19
Appendix B: MediCapture Limited Warranty..................................................................20

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings in these instructions.
4. Follow all of these instructions.
5. Do not misuse this apparatus.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus that produces heat.
9. Do not tamper with the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two types of blades with one being wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched especially near
plugs, outlets, and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to prevent the cart from
tipping over and to avoid injury.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Disconnection Method: Switch off AC power by the rocker switch on the
rear panel, disconnect power cord.
15. Do not place vessels containing water or other liquids (such as vases, etc.)
on top of the apparatus. Do not splash water on top of the apparatus.
16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when a power
supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled on the
apparatus, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, or does not operate normally, or has been
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Quick Start
The MediCap®USB300 records video and images from virtually
any medical video device (endoscope, arthroscope, surgical
microscope, ultrasound, etc.). You can record in high definition
(HD) or standard definition (SD). Your recordings can be saved to
a USB drive, the internal hard drive, or a network drive.
To get started:
1. Connect the USB300. A typical setup is shown on page 7. Turn on
the unit (use the power switch on the back and the Power button on
the front). You will see live video on the monitor.
2. Insert the supplied MediCapture USB flash drive in the front panel.
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3. Use your imaging equipment as you always do, except now you can
record images and video while you work. To record images, press
the Record Photo button. To start a video recording, press the
Record Video button; press it again to stop.
4. When you finish recording for the current patient, press the New
Patient button. This will store the next patient’s videos in a new
folder.
5. Remove the flash drive from the USB300 and insert it in the USB
connector of a computer. You can move the images and videos that
you have just recorded to your computer for viewing, archiving, etc.
Important Note: This document applies to USB300 units running firmware version 110701 and
higher. If this document was shipped with your USB300, it applies to your unit. If you are viewing
this document online, please check your firmware version (use the Current Settings option in the
Advanced Menu). For documents that apply to earlier firmware, see medicapture.com/support. For
help upgrading firmware, please send an email to [e-mail].
Ordering Information
MediCapture recommends MediCapture® brand USB flash drives. Please visit medicapture.com for information
on how to purchase flash drives.
Technical Support
For technical support and other questions, please visit medicapture.com or call 888-922-7887 (toll free from
within the USA) or 503-445-6935 (from outside the USA).
MediCapture®Inc.
2250 Hickory Road, Suite 200,
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
EC
Representative:
Obelis, SA
Bd. General Wahis 53
1030 Brussels, Belgium
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If you are a new user, start by recording onto a USB flash drive. Later, after you have become
familiar with the unit, you may want to record to the internal hard drive or a network drive. See
page 15 for information about recording destinations.
Note: If the picture on your
monitor is “stretched”,
ensure you have selected
the proper resolution.
Press “Menu.” Use the
arrow and “Select” buttons
to go to “Setup” > “Output.”
Important: Set the clock
so your recordings are
labeled with the correct
time. Press “Menu,” go to
Setup, select Date/Time.
To ensure the clock
remains accurate, leave
the Master Power
Switch on the back
panel ON at all times.
You can use the Power
button on the front panel
to turn the unit on and off
during daily use without
affecting the clock.

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Front Panel
Back Panel

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Typical Connections
Note: For more information on connecting your USB300, please visit medicapture.com/support.
The unit is for exclusive interconnection with IEC60601 certified equipment in the patient environment
and IEC60XXX certified equipment outside of the patient environment.
A certified power supply cord set must be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or
equipment regulations shall be considered. The power supply cord shall be not less robust than an ordinary
tough rubber-sheathed flexible cord according to IEC 60245 (designation 53) or ordinary polyvinyl chloride
sheathed flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation 53).
The power cord set shall have a power supply cord with conductors providing a cross-sectional area of 3 x
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Connecting the MediCap USB300
To connect the MediCap USB300, see the diagram on page 7. The unit connects “in-line” between a
monitor and a video source (for example, an endoscope, surgical camera, ultrasound, etc.).
1. If you are adding the USB300 to imaging equipment that you are already using, begin by
unplugging the existing video cable that connects the monitor and the video source.
2. Connect a cable between the video output on the video source and the appropriate video input on
the back panel of the USB300. Then connect another cable between the video output on the
USB300 and the video input on the monitor. Depending on your video equipment, you may need
to use adapters to make the connections.
3. Plug in the power cord.
4. You can also connect standard footswitches or camera triggers to the back panel. A footswitch or
trigger connected to the "Still" connector performs the same function as the Record Photo button
on the front panel. The "Motion" connector performs the same function as the Record Video
button. Footswitches are available as an option at medicapture.com. Note that for a camera
trigger to be compatible with the USB300, it must be of the simple “closed-contact” type, not a
“programmable” type of trigger.
Inserting a USB Flash Drive
The easiest way to get started is to record to the supplied USB flash drive.
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Insert the drive as shown.
MediCapture brand flash drives are recommended.
Recording Images
To record an image, press the Record Photo button on the front panel. Two things confirm you have
recorded an image:
The ‘Record Light’ located between the two record buttons flashes green briefly.
A recording indicator is displayed briefly in the upper-left corner of the monitor. The indicator
consists of a camera icon, the image number, and the free space remaining on the drive (except
when recording to a network drive).
Record Photo button
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Alternatively, you can record to the internal hard drive (page 16) or to a network drive (page 17), but
it is recommended that you start by recording to a USB flash drive which is the default recording
destination. You can change the recording destination in the Setup Menu (page 12). MediCapture
brand flash drives come in a variety of models. The flash drive supplied with your USB300 may not
look the same as the one shown here, but it will function in the same way.

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Recording Videos
To start recording video, press the Record Video button on the front panel. Press the button again to
stop recording. Two things confirm that you are recording video:
The ‘Record Light’ located between the two record buttons flashes green continuously.
A recording indicator is displayed in the upper-left corner of the monitor.
Recording tips:
You can record still images while video is being recorded. Simply press the Record Photo
button while a video recording is in progress.
To remove the recording indicator in the upper-left corner of the monitor, press the Select
button; to make it reappear, press the Select button again.
Long recordings are automatically divided into files of 2GB each. This ensures that files are
kept to a manageable size. The process is “seamless.” When making a long recording, you
will not notice when a new file is automatically started. When playing back a long recording
using “continuous play” (a feature in most media players), there will be no gaps in playback.
Record Video button
Reviewing Videos and Images
To review your recordings –Press the Select button to enter “review mode.”
Then use the Back and Next buttons to display the recorded videos and
images from the current patient session. When you display a video, it will
automatically start playing. A progress bar shows the current position.
To skip backward or forward within a video –Press the Select button while
reviewing a video and you will enter “skip mode.” In this mode, the Back and
Next buttons will skip backward and forward about 1/20th of the video.
To pause a video and move backward or forward a small amount –Press
the Select button while in “skip mode” and you will enter “pause mode.” In this
mode, the video will be paused and the Back button will move backward about
5 seconds; the Next button will move forward about 1 second. Press the Select
button again to return to “review mode.”
To delete an image or video –Press the Delete button while in “review
mode.” Then select “Yes.”
To review a previous patient –Go to the “Advanced Menu,”then “Storage
Management,”then “Patient Review.” For more information, see page 18.
To stop reviewing –Press one of the Record buttons.
Select, Back, Next and Delete buttons
are used for reviewing images
Note: Pressing a record
button while in “review
mode,” will not record
an image or video, but it
will exit the review
mode so that the next
time you press the
record button, it will
record.
Tip: While in “pause
mode,” you can “capture”
the displayed image by
pressing the Record
Photo button. The image
will be saved in the
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Creating Patient Folders
Each time you start a new imaging session, press the New Patient button.
This will create a new folder to store the images and videos recorded in that
session. Folders are numbered sequentially (CASE001, CASE002, etc.).
Using the Menus
Settings and options for the USB300 can be accessed via the Menus. Press
the Menu button to display the Main menu. Then use the Back and Next
(arrow) buttons to move through the menu choices. Use the Select button to
make a choice. To exit the menus, press the Menu button again.
Keyboard Control
A USB keyboard plugged into the back panel can be used to control the USB300. For example,
pressing “Home”on the keyboard will record an image just as if you pressed the Record Photo button
on the front panel. Here is a list of USB300 buttons and their keyboard equivalents.
USB300
Keyboard
USB300
Keyboard
Record Photo
Home
Select
Enter
Record Video
End
Delete
Delete
Menu
Page Up


New Patient
Page Down


Important: If the USB
drive has no cases on it,
a new patient folder will
be created automatically
the first time you press
the Record Photo or
Record Video button. If
there are already cases
on the USB drive, you
need to press the New
Patient button to create
a new folder.
Note: If the “Patient
Information” feature is
turned on, each time a
new folder is created the
Patient Information
screen will be displayed.
This gives you the
opportunity to enter the
patient’s name, etc. See
page 14 for more
information.
New Patient button
Select, Back, Next buttons are
used for navigating through menus
Menu button

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Main Menu
The Main Menu contains the following additional menus:
Setup: Use this menu to set the video input type, output resolution, date/time, language, and
recording destination. You can also turn on and configure the “Patient Information” feature
which allows you to enter patient information at the start of each imaging session.
Image Options: Use this menu to select the format of images (for example, JPG or TIFF).
Video Options: Use this menu to select the recording quality and time limit for recordings.
Advanced Options: This menu allows you to copy videos from the internal hard drive to a
USB drive. You can also configure a network connection, view all of the current settings, and
upgrade your USB300 with the latest firmware (requires a special "upgrade USB flash drive"
available from MediCapture).
Exit: Exits the menus so you can record images and videos. This option is the same as
pressing the Menu button on the front panel.
These menus are described in the following sections.

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Setup Menu
Use the Setup Menu for these settings:
Input: Use this option to select the video input type (DVI, HD SDI, etc.). If you select a standard
definition input such as Composite or S-Video, the correct video system type (NTSC or PAL) will be
selected automatically.
Output: Sets the output resolution that is sent to your monitor.
If your camera is standard definition: Set the USB300 output to 800x600 for PAL or 640x480
for NTSC.
If your camera is high definition: Use a high definition monitor. The recommended USB300
output resolution is 1280x720. If this is not compatible with your camera, adjust the USB300
output resolution so the image fills the screen on your external monitor.
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Note: At high resolutions, the small monitor on the USB300 front panel will be black. This is normal.
The images on your external monitor will be OK. See the “Internal Monitor” section on page 18.
Record To: Sets the destination for recordings. You can record to a USB drive, the internal hard
drive, or a network drive. Note that the network drive option will not be displayed until you use the
Advanced Options Menu to configure a network connection (see page 14).
Patient Information: This feature allows you to enter patient information at the start of each imaging
session. The information can be included in file names and can be “stamped” on your images and
videos (see page 14). Requires a USB keyboard.
Date / Time: Use this menu to set the internal clock. You can also turn on a date/time “stamp” that
will appear on your images and videos. To change the stamp position, use the Patient Information
Menu. It is important to set the clock so that your image files will have the proper date and
time associated with them. To maintain the clock setting, leave the Master Power Switch on
the back panel ON at all times; to turn the unit on and off, use the front panel Power button.
Language: Use this menu to select your language preference for the menus.
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Special resolutions with a “YPbPr” suffix are included for compatibility with certain camera types.
These are rarely used. For more information, see the FAQ section at medicapture.com/support).
Setup
Input
DVI, HD SDI, Composite,
S-Video, RGB, YPbPr
Output
1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720
1024x768, 800x600, 640x480
Record To
External USB Drive, Internal Hard
Drive, Network Drive
Patient Info, Date/Time, Language

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Image Options Menu
Use the Image Options Menu to configure how your USB300 records images:
Format: Use this option to select the image format you want to save your photos in. JPG is the
most common and universally compatible format. TIFF and BMP are also common formats and
can offer higher image quality, but with larger file sizes. DICOM is a specialized medical image
format. If you select DICOM and turn on the Patient Information feature (page 14), the patient data
that you enter in each imaging session will be stored in the DICOM header. This format should
only be selected by experienced DICOM users; it requires third-party viewing software on your
computer.
Freeze on Capture: If you select “Yes”, the live video displayed on the monitor will “freeze”
(pause) for about two seconds each time you record a still image. This can help you confirm that
the image you want has been recorded.
Video Options Menu
Use the Video Options Menu to configure how your USB300 records video:
Quality: Use to select the quality of video that you record (Normal, High, Low). The higher the
video quality, the larger the file size.
Time Limit: Use to set the maximum length of video clips. A video clip will automatically stop
recording after the specified time limit. Select “Unlimited” if you want recording to continue until
you stop it manually (by pressing the Record Video button).
Image Options
Format
JPG, TIFF, BMP, DICOM
Freeze on Capture
Yes, No
Video Options
Quality
Normal
High
Low
Time Limit
Unlimited, 5 sec., etc.

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Advanced Options Menu
The Advanced Options Menu has these settings:
Network Setup: Use this option to setup network sharing for the USB300’s internal hard drive.
You can also configure the USB300 so it records directly to a network drive. Ignore this option if
you are not connecting the unit to a network.
Reset to Defaults: Select this option to reset all options to their factory default settings.
Upgrade: This option is used to upgrade the firmware on your system. This allows you to add
new features and options to your USB300. To use the upgrade option, you must insert a special
“upgrade USB flash drive” in the front panel. Contact your MediCapture representative for a list of
available upgrades and for information on how to order an “upgrade USB flash drive.”
Current Settings: Displays a summary of all the current settings.
Storage Management: Helps you perform these tasks (see page 17 for details):
Copy recordings from the internal hard drive to an external USB drive.
Delete all recordings from the internal hard drive.
Format an external USB drive to ensure it is compatible with the USB300.
Review previous patient sessions.
Patient Information Feature
This feature allows you to enter patient information at the start of each imaging session. The
information can be included in the file names of still images and video clips. The information is also
stored in a text file in the same folder as the images and videos. To use this feature, a USB
keyboard must be plugged into the back of the USB300. Keyboards from most manufacturers are
compatible.
Setting Up the Patient Information Feature
To turn on this feature, press the Menu button on the front panel to display the Main Menu. Then
select “Setup” and select “Patient Information.” The Patient Information Menu will be displayed. Set
“Collect Patient Information” to “Yes.” Then set the following options:
Info in File Name? –Allows you to specify what patient information, if any, will be
automatically included in folder and file names. You can select:
None –No patient information will be included in folder and file names
Name –The patient’s name will be included
ID –The patient’s ID will be included
Name+ID –The patient’s name and ID will be included
Advanced Options
Network Setup
Setup sharing for internal drive
Setup recording to network drive
Reset to Defaults
Upgrade
Current Settings
Storage Management
Copy videos from the internal drive
Format the internal drive
Format a USB drive
Review previous patients

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Using the Patient Information Feature
After you turn on this feature, a Patient
Information screen will be displayed at the
start of each imaging session (each time you
press the New Patient button or insert a flash
drive). Use a USB keyboard plugged into the
back of the unit to enter Patient Last and First
Name, ID, Birth Date, and Gender. An
“Other” field allows you to enter information
such as the name of the attending physician.
To move to the next field, use the Tab key on
the keyboard. If you need to go to a previous
field, simply tab several times and the cursor
will go to the top of the screen.
When you finish entering information, press the Enter key on the keyboard. If you don’t want to enter
any information, simply press the Enter key as soon as the Patient Information screen is displayed.
Accessing Patient Information
Patient Information for each imaging session is stored in a text file named Patient_Info.txt in the same
folder as the images. Note that this file will exist even when the Patient Information feature is not
being used. This is because the file is also used to store information about the USB300 for
troubleshooting purposes (serial number, etc.).
In addition, some image formats store patient information in the image header (image formats are
selected in the Image Options Menu, page 13):
JPG and TIFF –Patient information is stored in the “Description” field of the Exchangeable
Image File Format (EXIF) header. This standard image header is widely used by camera
manufacturers. To read the header, you will need third-party EXIF viewing software on your
computer. Also note that some image editing programs have been found to damage EXIF
headers; check the specifications of your image editing software for EXIF compatibility.
DICOM –Patient information is stored in the appropriate fields of the DICOM header. Only
experienced DICOM users should select this format; it requires third-party DICOM viewing
software on your computer.
Recording Destinations
You can record videos and images to one of the following destinations:
USB drive plugged into the unit –You can use the supplied USB flash drive or a USB hard
drive. You can plug the drive into the front or back of the unit.
Internal hard drive located within the unit –See page 16.
Network drive –See page 17.
By default, videos and images are recorded to a USB drive. If you would like to change the recording
destination, use the Setup Menu (page 12). Recordings are made to only one destination. For
example, recordings cannot be made to the internal hard drive and a USB drive at the same time.
Recording to a USB Flash Drive
Recording to the supplied MediCapture USB flash drive is the easiest way to start using your
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Recording to a USB Hard Drive
Recording to a USB hard drive is very similar to recording to a USB flash drive. The primary benefit to
using a USB hard drive is that it can provide much greater storage capacity than a USB flash drive.
Before using a USB hard drive with your USB300, note the following:
The drive must be in FAT32 format. See the next section for more information.
Delete any software that came pre-loaded on the drive (it may be incompatible with the USB300).
To protect your videos and images, it is important to back them up by transferring them from
the external hard drive to your computer or network.
Hard Drive Formats
USB hard drives come in two different “formats”: FAT32 and NTFS. The USB300 requires drives in
FAT32 format. The packaging on USB hard drives often does not indicate whether the drive is
formatted in FAT32 or NTFS. That is OK because if you happen to purchase an NTFS drive, you can
still use it with your USB300. Simply use the USB300’s built-in formatting feature to reformat the drive
in FAT32 (see page 17).
There are two ways to determine the format of a USB hard drive. 1) Plug the drive into the USB300; if
you cannot record to it (the light next to the record button is orange), then the drive is probably
formatted in NTFS, or 2) Plug the drive into a Windows computer; right-click on the drive icon and
select “Properties.” In the General tab, the File System (format) will be listed as FAT32 or NTFS.
Transferring Images from a USB Drive to Your Computer
1. If you record your videos to a USB flash drive or USB hard drive, unplug it from the USB300 at
the end of your imaging session. Insert the drive into a USB connector on your computer.
2. The computer will manage the USB drive just like any other drive on your computer. Navigate
to the drive and open it so you can see the folders it contains.
3. You can click on the images and videos to review them while they are on the drive, or you can
move them to your computer's hard drive and review and store them there (recommended).
Refer to Windows or Mac OS documentation for information on how to access drives on your
computer and manage files.
Recording to the Internal Hard Drive
To record to the USB300’s internal hard drive, go to the Setup Menu and select “Record To Internal
Hard Drive.”
The internal hard drive is not intended for use as a permanent video archive.
The internal hard drive should be used only as temporary storage. You should
copy recordings to your permanent video archives as soon as possible
after a recording session. This will ensure that the videos are backed up and
protected against loss of patient data.
There are two methods for copying recordings from the USB300’s internal hard drive:
You can copy the recordings onto a USB drive plugged into the USB300 (see page 17).
You can use a network connection to copy the recordings onto a network hard drive (see the
next section).
To delete all recordings, use the “Format Internal Hard Drive” option (see page 17). Be sure to first
copy all the recordings from the internal hard drive.

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Accessing the Internal Hard Drive via a Network
The USB300 can be connected to a network via the LAN connector on the back panel. You can then
access the USB300’s internal hard drive from your computer and transfer recordings to your
computer’s drive or other network drives. Configuring this feature requires advanced knowledge of
computer networks and should be set up by a network administrator or consultant. The configuration
procedure is described in the MediCap USB300 Networking Guide which is available in the Support
section at medicapture.com.
Recording to a Network Drive
If the USB300 is connected to your network, you can record videos directly to a network drive. Some
sites find this more convenient than recording to the internal hard drive and then transferring the
videos to a network drive. Configuring this feature requires advanced knowledge of computer
networks and should be set up by a network administrator or consultant. Refer to the MediCap
USB300 Networking Guide which is available in the Support section at medicapture.com. Note that
when recording to a network drive, you can review videos and images for the current patient session,
but not for previous patient sessions (see “Patient Review” on page 18.)
Storage Management
The Storage Management Menu is in the Advanced Options menu (page 14). It allows you to copy
videos from the internal hard drive to a USB drive. It can also format the internal hard drive, format a
USB drive, and display videos from previous patient sessions.
Copying Videos from the Internal Hard Drive to a USB Drive
You can copy the contents of the internal hard drive to a USB drive plugged into the front panel. Go to
the Advanced Options Menu and select “Storage Management.” Then select the “Copy”option. Note:
All videos and images will be copied. Individual files cannot be selected for copying.
Ensure there is enough free space on the USB drive that you are copying to. You can check
this on the Copy screen. On the left is displayed how much data will be copied; on the right is
displayed how much free space is on the USB drive.
If the internal hard drive is full, it may take several hours for the copy process to complete. For
this reason, it is recommended that you perform the copy process during a time when the
USB300 will not be in use for an extended period.
The copy process is finished when the “Copy Complete” message is displayed and the
progress bar indicator has moved all the way to the right. The USB drive can then be safely
removed.
Formatting the Internal Hard Drive
To delete all videos and images from the internal hard drive, go to the Advanced Options Menu and
select “Storage Management.” Then select the “Format Internal Hard Drive”option. Formatting the
drive will delete all recordings and free up space for more recordings. Be sure to copy the videos and
images before deleting them.
Formatting USB Drives
The Storage Management Menu provides an easy way to format USB hard drives in FAT32 which is
compatible with the USB300 (formatting deletes all data on the drive). See page 16 for information on
hard drive formats. The formatting feature is also a good way to “clean up” a USB flash drive that may
have become corrupted.
Important Note: Before formatting the internal hard drive or a USB drive, be
sure to copy all recordings on the drive to your archive because they will all be
deleted during the process.

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Patient Review
To review previous patient sessions, go to the Advanced Options Menu and select “Storage
Management.” Select “Patient Review.”This displays the “Patient Review” screen for the current
patient. Select “Previous Patient,” then “View” to display recordings from previous patient sessions.
Note the following about the Patient Review feature:
Previous patient sessions can be reviewed when recording to the internal hard drive or an
external USB drive. When recording to a network drive, only the current patient session can be
reviewed.
When reviewing previous patient sessions, videos and images cannot be deleted (the Delete
button is disabled).
Viewing Still Images on Your Computer
You can easily view the recorded images that you have transferred to your computer. Windows and
Mac computers provide built-in viewing software that will open automatically when you double-click on
an image file. You can also view and edit your still images using specialized medical image
management programs available from many third-party vendors.
Viewing Videos on Your Computer
The USB300 records high definition video in H.264 format, sometimes referred to as MPEG-4 or MP4.
This widely used format is ideally suited to medical applications because it delivers the highest quality
picture in a compact file size. New Windows and Mac computers provide built-in viewing software that
will open automatically when you double-click on an H.264 video file. However some older computers
may need additional software to play H.264 videos. For example, on Windows XP and Vista computers,
playback is enabled by installing a simple “add-on” to Windows Media Player. For information on how to
install this “add-on”, please visit medicapture.com/support.
Internal Monitor
The small internal monitor on the front panel is intended as a navigational aid only, not for diagnosis.
Use your large external monitor for diagnosis. Due to the small size of the internal monitor, you may
notice the following:
At some resolutions (configured in the Setup Menu), the image on the small internal monitor
may appear “squeezed” or may show a black screen while the image on your large external
monitor will be OK. This is normal and is due to the small size of the internal monitor. Always
refer to your large external monitor for a clear view of your video images.
When changing to the highest output resolutions in the Setup Menu (1920x1080 and
1280x1024), you will be asked to press a series of buttons to verify that you can see images
on your external monitor. After you complete the change to the highest resolution, you will see
images on your external monitor, but not on the internal monitor (it will show a black screen).
This is because the small internal monitor does not display at the highest resolution, but your
external HD monitor will display the images clearly.
Other Features
Recording Images While Recording Videos
While video is being recorded, you can also record still images; simply press the Record Photo button
as you normally would.
Footswitches and Camera Triggers
Standard footswitch / camera-trigger connectors are located on the back panel. They serve the same
function as the corresponding Record Photo and Record Video buttons on the front panel. Note that
the footswitch / trigger connectors respond to a simple “closed contact”; they are not “programmable.”
Printing
For information on how to print images while reviewing them on the USB300, see the MediCap
USB300 Printing Guide which is available in the Support section at medicapture.com.

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Appendix A: MediCap USB300 Specifications
Function Records video and still images in high definition and standard definition from
medical video sources to a USB flash drive, internal hard drive, or network drive.
Case Rugged metal case with high-impact plastic faceplate
LCD Monitor 2 1/2”, full color (for video confirmation and navigation only, not for diagnosis)
Buttons Sealed membrane, fluid resistant
Video Resolutions High Definition: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
Standard Definition: PAL, NTSC
Recording Formats Videos: H.264 / MPEG4
Images: JPG, TIFF, BMP, DICOM
Recording Resolutions 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480
Video Connections Input: DVI (RGB/YPbPr via adapter), HD SDI, S-Video, Composite
Output: DVI (RGB/YPbPr, VGA via adapter)
Networking Galvanically Isolated RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Internal Storage Internal hard drive, 320GB
External Media USB drives (flash drives or hard drives), network drives
USB Support USB2.0, high speed, 1 front connector, 2 rear connectors
Printer Support Sony UP-DR80MD medical color printer
Footswitch/Trigger 3.5mm mini jacks (one for recording still images, one for video clips). Compatible
with standard footswitches (not included) and closed-contact camera triggers.
Mechanical Size: 240 x 211 x 63mm / 9.5 x 8.3 x 2.5” / Weight: 1.8kg / 3lb 15oz
Environmental Operating: ambient temperature -20° to +40° C,
air pressure 700 to 1060hPa, humidity 30 to 75% (non-condensing)
Storage and transportation: ambient temperature -40° to +85° C,
air pressure 700 to 1060hPa, humidity 0 to 93% (non-condensing)
Power AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 25W, 3-prong AC jack
Fuse 1A 250V
Kit Contents MediCap USB300, USB flash drive, video cables, power cable, user guide
Certifications Conforms to Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
Medical Equipment with respect to electrical shock, fire and
mechanical hazards only in accordance with IEC 60601-1:2005,
ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60601-1:2008,
E361228, PSE, GOST-R
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RoHS compliant
Classification Class IEquipment / Mode of operation: continuous
No AP/APG. No Applied Part.
Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix B: MediCapture Limited Warranty
MediCapture Inc. (“MediCapture”) warranties the product(s) listed below to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year. Should warranty service be required, the warranty
period will be extended by the number of days required to restore normal operation and return the
product(s).
MediCapture MediCap®USB300 medical image recording device
Warranty Conditions
If, during the year that immediately follows the purchase date, a product covered by this warranty is
found to have a defect in material or workmanship, MediCapture (or a service facility authorized by
MediCapture) will restore the product to its original operating condition without charge for parts or labor.
Note: MediCapture reserves the right to utilize reconditioned subassemblies as warranty replacements.
This warranty applies only to those products sold by retailers authorized by MediCapture to sell such
products and is enforceable by the original purchaser only.
THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE IN THE FIFTY (50) STATES OF THE USA AND THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA ONLY. IT IS NOT APPLICABLE IN THE POSSESSIONS OR TERRITORIES OF THE USA OR IN ANY
OTHER COUNTRY. THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH MEDICAPTURE MAKES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ABOVE LISTED PRODUCT(S). ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THESE PRODUCTS ARE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. MEDICAPTURE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS
OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE,
STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE ABOVE
LISTED PRODUCT(S), REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF
MEDICAPTURE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST MEDICAPTURE BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE
OF THE PRODUCT(S) LISTED ABOVE AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE
FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO
USE, THE ABOVE LISTED PRODUCT(S) NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF MEDICAPTURE
(SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST, OR DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. In the event any of the provisions of this warranty are found to be unenforceable, all remaining
provisions shall retain full force.
Owner Responsibilities
Read the User Guide completely.
Warranty registration is not necessary. However, should warranty service be required, you must be able
to provide proof of the purchase date and the identity of the seller who made the sale (either
MediCapture or an authorized reseller). Please save your sales receipt and invoice.
Make sure that the proof of purchase that you save contains the serial number and that it matches the
number on the unit that you purchased.
Depending on where you purchased your unit, promptly notify either MediCapture or the authorized
reseller of any malfunction upon discovery.
In the event service is required, return the product to an authorized MediCapture service center. All
shipments must be PREPAID. No COLLECT shipments will be accepted. Products repaired under
warranty by MediCapture, or an authorized service center, will be returned to the sender PREPAID.
Products returned for service (in or out of warranty) MUST have a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number issued by MediCapture or an authorized service center.
Exclusions
IMPORTANT: The following conditions can cause this warranty to be unenforceable.
Purchase of the product listed above from resellers NOT authorized by MediCapture to sell the product.
Alteration or removal of the trademark, name, or identification number or serial number of the products.
Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by MediCapture) that cause damage to the products.
Product failures that are the result of: neglect, abuse, misuse, modification, or accidental damage
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