MediCapture MediCap USB170 User manual

MediCap®
USB170
Medical Still Image
Recorder
User Guide
USB170-UG01-EN-130812-MC

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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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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 dropped.

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................5
Ordering Information.........................................................................................................5
Technical Support.............................................................................................................5
Front Panel........................................................................................................................6
Back Panel........................................................................................................................6
Typical Connections..........................................................................................................7
Quick Start Guide..............................................................................................................8
Connecting the MediCap USB170....................................................................................9
Inserting a USB Flash Drive..............................................................................................9
Capturing Images..............................................................................................................9
Reviewing Images...........................................................................................................10
Creating Patient Folders .................................................................................................11
Using the Menus.............................................................................................................11
Main Menu ......................................................................................................................12
Setup Menu.....................................................................................................................13
Image Options Menu.......................................................................................................14
Advanced Options Menu.................................................................................................14
Transferring Images To Your Computer .........................................................................15
Viewing and Editing Images............................................................................................15
Other Features................................................................................................................15
Using a Footswitch......................................................................................................15
Deleting Images...........................................................................................................15
Anti-Blur Option...........................................................................................................15
Patient Information Feature.........................................................................................16
Using an External Hard Drive......................................................................................17
Connecting to a Network.............................................................................................18
Appendix A: Specifications..............................................................................................19
Appendix B: MediCapture Limited Warranty...................................................................20

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Introduction
The MediCap®USB170 allows you to easily capture digital medical
images from virtually any analog medical imaging device that has
standard BNC or S-Video output.
To get started, connect your USB170 as shown on page 7 and then
insert the included MediCapture USB flash drive into the front panel.
Now you can use your medical imaging device as you normally do
while capturing images with your USB170.
To turn on the USB170, first turn on the Master Power Switch on the
back panel and then press the Power button on the front panel.
Capturing Still Images
When you see an image on your monitor that you would like to
capture, press the Capture Photo button. This will save a still image.
You can continue pressing this button to save more images.
Important Note: There is a very brief delay (0.06
second) between the time when the video signal
enters the USB170 and when it is displayed on a
monitor connected to the USB170. If this delay is not
suitable for your medical environment, do not
connect your monitor to the USB170. Instead,
connect your monitor directly to your video source;
then connect the USB170 to the secondary output on
your video source or use a “Y-Splitter” (not included).
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.
580 West Germantown Pike, #103
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 USA
Quick Start: Review the
front and back panels,
and the connection
diagrams on the
following pages. Then
refer to the “Quick Start
Guide” on page 8.
Note:
The first time you
turn on your new
MediCap, you will need to
set the clock. To do so,
press the Menu button on
the front panel, go to the
Settings Menu, and select
Date/Time. To ensure
that the clock remains
accurate, leave the
Master Power Switch on
the back panel in the
ON position 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.
Important Note:If you do
not see a video image on
your monitor, use the
Menu button to access the
Main Menu. In the Setup
Menu, make sure the
NTSC and PAL settings
are properly selected.

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Front Panel
Back Panel

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Typical Connections
Important Note: There is a very brief delay (0.06 sec.) between the time when the video signal
enters the USB170 and when it is displayed on a monitor connected to the USB170. If this delay is
not suitable for your medical environment, do not connect your monitor to the USB170. Instead,
connect your monitor directly to your video source; then connect the USB170 to the secondary
output on your video source or use a “Y-Splitter” (not included).
The unit is for exclusive interconnection with IEC60601 certified equipment in the patient environment and
IEC 60XXX 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
0.75mm2minimum.

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Quick Start Guide
1. Connect the USB170 as shown on page 7 and turn it on.
2. After a few seconds, you will see your live video on the
monitor.
3. Insert the supplied MediCapture USB flash drive in the
front panel. (This is a small “stick” with a silver connector
on one end.)
4. Use your imaging equipment as you normally do, except
now you can capture still images.
5. When you see an image on the monitor that you want to
capture, press the Capture Photo button and the image will
be saved to the USB flash drive. You can also press the
Capture Multi-Photo button to capture a series of three
images.
6. You can review the images that you have captured by
using the Select, Back and Nextbuttons on the front panel.
7. IMPORTANT: When you finish capturing all the images
for the current patient, press the New Patient button to
start capturing images for the next patient. This will store
the new patient’s images in a new folder.
8. After you have finished capturing images, remove the USB
flash drive from the USB170.
9. Insert the flash drive in the USB connector of a Windows or
Apple computer or laptop.
10. On your Windows or Apple computer, navigate to the USB
drive labeled "MediCapture." You can then access the
images that you have just captured and move them from
the USB drive to your computer.
That’s it! You’ve captured your first batch of digital images!
Important Note: If you
do not see video on your
monitor, use the Menu
button to access the
Main Menu. In the Setup
Menu, make sure the
NTSC and PAL settings
are properly selected.
To best configure your
MediCap USB170, see
the Menu sections in
this manual starting on
page 12.
Important Note: When
you press the New
Patient button, a new
folder is opened to store
the next set of images.
Make sure you press
this button after each
patient's imaging
session so that the
next patient's images
will be stored in a new
folder.
The first time you turn on
your new MediCap, you
will need to set the clock.
To do so, press the Menu
button on the front panel,
go to the Settings Menu,
and select Date/Time. To
ensure that 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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Connecting the MediCap USB170
To connect the MediCap USB170, see the diagram on page 7.
The MediCap USB170 is easy to set up. It connects “in-line” between a monitor and a video source
(for example, an ultrasound camera, surgical video camera, etc.)
1. If you are adding the USB170 to imaging equipment that you are already using, then begin by
unplugging the existing video cable that connects the monitor and the video source.
2. Connect a cable between the “Video Out” on the video source and the “Video Input” on the back
panel of the USB170. Then connect another cable between the “Video Out” on the USB170 and
the “Video Input” on the monitor.
3. Plug in the power cord.
4. You can also connect a standard footswitch to the “Capture” connector on the back panel.
Pressing the footswitch performs the same function as pressing the Capture Photo button on the
front panel. Footswitches are available as an option at medicapture.com.
Note: To make the video connections, you can use BNC or S-Video cables. If your camera or monitor
uses RCA connectors, you will need to obtain a BNC-to-RCA adapter. (Some USB170 models ship
with this adapter.)
Inserting a USB Flash Drive
Before you begin using your USB170, insert the supplied MediCapture brand USB flash drive in the
USB connector on the front panel.
MediCapture brand flash drives come in a variety of models. The flash drive supplied with your USB170
may not look the same as the one in the above illustration, but it will function in the same way.
MediCapture brand USB flash drives are recommended because they have been tested for
compatibility with the USB170. You may use other brand name USB flash drives. However, please
note that compatibility is not guaranteed for non-Medicapture brand flash drives.
Capturing Images
Capturing images with your USB170 is simple. When you see an image on your monitor that you
would like to capture, simply press the Capture Photo button on the front panel. The image will be
saved directly to the inserted USB flash drive (later, you can transfer your images from the USB flash
drive to your computer).
Capture Photo button
Each time you press the Capture Photo button, one image is captured. To capture a series of three
images, press the Capture Multi-Photo button.

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Two things will help you confirm that you have captured an image:
•The image number will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the
monitor.
•The ‘Capture Light’ located between the two capture buttons will
blink.
Important Note: If your still images appear blurry due to camera motion or
moving objects, then refer to the “Anti-Blur Option” on page 15.
Reviewing Images
At any time during an imaging session, you can review the images from your
latest patient session. Simply press the Back and Next buttons on the front
panel. This will step you through the images.
Select, Back, Next and Delete buttons are
used for reviewing images
After you review the images, you can capture more by pressing either the
Capture Photo or Capture Multi-Photo button.
To stop reviewing and
resume capturing,
simply press one of the
Capture buttons.
The image review
feature only displays
images from the current
imaging session. In
order to review images
from previous sessions,
you must access the
files on your computer.
Pressing the Capture
Photo button while you
are reviewing, WILL
NOT capture an image,
but it will place you
back into live mode so
that the next time you
press the button, it
WILL capture.

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Creating Patient Folders
Each time you start a new imaging session, you can create a new folder to
store the images from that session (this keeps the images captured during
your new session separate from the ones captured in previous sessions). To
create a new folder, simply press the New Patient button on the front panel.
Each time the New Patient button is pressed, a new folder will be created on
the USB flash drive. The folders will be numbered sequentially (CASE.001,
CASE.002, CASE.003, etc.).
Using the Menus
Settings and options for the MediCap USB170 can be accessed via the
Menus.
Press the Menu button to display the Main menu. You can scroll through the
menu choices using the Back and Next buttons on the front panel. Use the
Select button to make a choice.
Select, Back, Next buttons are used
for navigating through menus
Menu button
New Patient button
Important Note:
If the USB flash drive
has no cases on it, a
new patient folder will
be created automatically
the first time you press
the Capture Photo or
Capture Multi-Photo
button. If there are
already cases on the
USB flash drive, you
need to press the New
Patient button to create
a new folder.
Patient Information:
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 16 for more
information.

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Main Menu
To display the Main Menu, press the Menu button on the front panel. Then you can use the Next
and Back buttons to navigate through the submenus. Use the Select button to make a choice.
The submenus to the Main Menu are:
•Setup:Use this menu to set the clock, language preference, and input options. You can
also use this menu to turn on and configure the “Patient Information” feature. This feature
allows you to enter patient information at the start of each imaging session. Using this
feature requires a USB keyboard (available as an option).
•Image Options:Use this menu to select the format and resolution of images.
•Advanced: Use this menu to select advanced options. You can also view all of the current
settings and reset them to factory defaults. In addition, you can upgrade your USB170 to
add options and features (requires a special "upgrade USB flash drive" available from
MediCapture).
•Exit: Selecting Exit returns the USB170 to live mode so you can capture images. This
option is the same as pressing the Menu button on the front panel.
These submenus are described in the following sections.

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Setup Menu
Use the Setup Menu to configure general
settings (clock, language, and input options).
Submenus to the Setup Menu:
•Date / Time:Use this menu to set the
internal clock. You can also select an
option that displays a “date/time stamp” on
your images.
Note: If the clock is not set, question
marks will be displayed in the upper-right
corner of the Setup Menu instead of the
date and time.
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 current 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.
•Input Options: Use this menu to select the video input type (S-Video or Composite BNC)
and the video system being used (NTSC or PAL).
•Patient Information: Use this menu to turn on and configure the “Patient Information”
feature which allows you to enter patient information at the start of each imaging session.
The information can be included in image file names and imprinted on images. Requires a
USB keyboard (available as an option). See page 16 for more information.
Setup
•Date / Time
Clock Set
Date / Time Stamp
•Language
English, German, French, Spanish
Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
•Input Options
Input Source
oBNC / S-video
Video System
oNTSC / PAL
•Patient Information
Collect Patient Information? (Yes / No)
Add Info to File Names?
oNone / Name / ID / Name+ID
Add Info Stamp to Images?
oUpper Left / Upper Right / etc.

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Image Options Menu
Use the Image Options Menu to configure
how your USB170 captures images.
•Format: Use this menu to select the image
format you want to save your photos in. JPG
is one of the most commonly used formats.
•Resolution: Use to select the resolution (in pixels) of captured images. The recommended
setting is “Natural.” This setting automatically captures the optimal number of pixels to
ensure maximum possible image detail from the video equipment you are using.
•Anti-Blur: Use only if your images appear blurry due to moving objects. See p. 15 for more
information
Advanced Options Menu
Use the Advanced Menu to configure advanced
options, perform a firmware upgrade, or view or
reset the current settings.
•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 USB170. 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: This option displays a “snapshot” of all of the current settings on your USB170.
This can be useful if you need to troubleshoot your system configuration.
•Network Setup:Only displayed if you have plugged a “network adapter” into the back panel
(included with the Network Upgrade Kit available from MediCapture). Use this option to set the
machine name, password, IP address, etc. For more information, see page 18.
Image Options
•Format
JPG, TIFF, PNG, DICOM
•Resolution (in pixels)
Natural
1280 x 1024
1024 x 768
800 x 600
640 x 480
•Anti-Blur
On / Off
Advanced Options
•Reset to Defaults
•Upgrade
•Current Settings
•Network Setup*
Machine Name
Password
IP Address (Auto or Manual)
* Only displayed if a network adapter
(available from MediCapture) is
plugged into back panel

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Transferring Images To Your Computer
1. Insert the USB flash drive containing captured images into a USB
connector on your computer.
2. The computer will manage the flash 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 now click on the images to review them while they are on
the flash drive, or you can move them over to your computer's hard
drive and review and store them there (recommended).
Note: Refer to Windows or Mac OS operating instructions for
information on how to access drives on your computer and manage
files.
Viewing and Editing Images
To view your still images in Windows or Mac OS, simply double-click on
them and an easy-to-use viewer will open. You can also view and edit
your still images using specialized medical image management programs
available from many third-party vendors.
Other Features
Using a Footswitch
A standard footswitch connector is located on the back panel. Using a footswitch allows you to
capture images “hands free.” The footswitch serves the same function as the Capture Photo button
on the front panel.
Note that the footswitch connector responds to a simple “closed contact.” In other words, if you have
other types of switches that operate using a closed contact, you can also plug them into the
footswitch connection and use them to trigger an image capture. For example, a “closed contact”
timer could be used to capture images at regular intervals. Also, some endoscopic cameras have a
simple “closed contact” trigger that can be used to capture images via the footswitch connector.
Deleting Images
While you are reviewing images, you can delete them from memory. To do so, press the Delete
button on the front panel (hold down the Delete button for about 3 seconds). This will delete the
image currently displayed on the monitor.
Anti-Blur Option
The Anti-Blur option is available in the Image Options menu (see page 14). Here are some simple
guidelines on the best way to set this option:
•If you are capturing images of still objects and the camera is stationary, set Anti-Blur to Off.
This will capture the most detail. Try this option first (it is the factory default).
•If you are capturing images of a moving object (for example, a beating heart) or if the camera
is moving, you may find that your captured images are blurry or have “jaggy” edges. If this is
the case, try setting Anti-Blur to On. This will reduce the blurry appearance of moving
objects, but it also captures less detail.
Recommended
Viewing Software:
Windows Picture
Viewer or other
viewers that recognize
JPG, TIFF, and PNG
images. For DICOM
images, use a third-
party DICOM viewer.

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Detailed Explanation of the Anti-Blur Option
To understand the Anti-Blur option, it is first necessary to understand video “fields.” When recording
the objects it is pointed at, a video camera scans a series of horizontal lines. The beam makes two
passes to record one complete image. On the first pass, only every other line of the image is scanned
(the lines in between are left blank). Then on the second pass, the lines in between are filled in. Each
pass is called a “field.” Therefore, two fields make up a complete image (which is called a “frame”).
The process of scanning fields on a video monitor happens so quickly that it is not discernible to the
naked eye. However, when an image is captured and “frozen,” the fact that it is made up of two fields
may become apparent, especially if a moving object is being captured (for example, a beating heart).
If an object is moving fast enough, it will be in one position when the first field of an image is scanned
and will be in another position when the next field of the image is scanned. When the two fields are
combined (the technical term is “interlaced”) to create the captured image, the moving object will
appear blurry or "jaggy" and the frozen image may flicker on the monitor. This effect can also occur if
the camera is moving and the object is still.
To help reduce this type of blurring, you can select the “Anti-Blur” option. This causes only the first
field of each image to be captured. The second field is discarded. Saving just one of the two fields
that make up an image can help eliminate the blurry effect from moving objects, but it also decreases
the resolution of the image since only half of the data for the image is being saved. Therefore, it is
recommended that you normally set Anti-Blur to Off. Only set this option to On if it is necessary to
eliminate a blurry effect from movement.
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 images, and can be “stamped” on the images. The
information is also stored in a text file in the same folder as the images. In addition, if you have
selected the DICOM image format for your captured images (in the Image Options menu, page 14),
the patient information will be stored in the DICOM header of each image.
Keyboard is Required for Entering Patient Information
Plug a USB keyboard into one of the USB connectors on the back panel. 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:
•Add Info to File Names? - Allows you to specify what patient information, if any, will be
automatically included in folder and file names. You can select:
oNone - No patient information will be included in folder and file names
oName - The patient’s name will be included
oID - The patient’s ID will be included
oName+ID - The patient’s name and ID will be included
•Add Info Stamp to Images? - Allows you to imprint patient information on each image.
You can select None (no stamping), or Upper Left, Upper Right, Lower Left, or Lower
Right (stamps the patient information in the selected area). The following information is
stamped on the image: Patient First and Last Name, Sex, and ID. If you use this option,
you may also want to consider using the Time Stamp option which can be accessed by
going to Main Menu > Setup Menu > Date / Time.

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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 First and Last
Name, ID, Birth Date, and Sex. 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 (or you can use
Shift+Tab to back up).
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
The Patient Information for each imaging session is stored in a text file in the same folder as the
images (for example, 1_Patient_Info_John_Doe.txt). The information is also shown in an image of
the Patient Information screen (for example, 2_Patient_Info_John_Doe.jpg). In addition, if you are
capturing images in the DICOM format (as selected in the Image Options menu, page 14), you can
view the patient information in the DICOM header of each image. To view the DICOM header on
your computer, you will need third-party DICOM viewer software which is available from software
vendors that specialize in medical imaging.
Using an External Hard Drive
You can plug an external hard drive into one of the USB connectors on the front or back panel of the
USB170. A hard drive can provide increased storage capacity compared with a flash drive. Before
purchasing an external hard drive, please note the following:
•The hard drive must use the “FAT32” format, not the “NTFS” format.
•Delete any software that came pre-loaded on the drive (it may be incompatible with the USB170).
•To protect your images, it is important to back them up by transferring them from the external
hard drive to your computer or network.
•Only one copy of an image is recorded. In other words, if a hard drive is plugged into the back
panel and then you plug a flash drive into the front, images will only be recorded to the hard
drive. If want to record to the flash drive in the front, unplug the hard drive from the back and
turn the USB170 off and back on.
•For more information, please see the document titled Using a Hard Drive with the MediCap
USB200 or USB170 which is available in the Support section at medicapture.com.

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Connecting to a Network
You can connect the USB170 to a network by using an adapter which is available from
MediCapture. Making the network connection requires knowledge of computer networks. It is
recommended that you contact a computer professional to make the connection.
When you connect the USB170 to your network, you can access the USB170 drive from any
computer on the network. The USB170 drive will be displayed on your computer just like any other
drive. You can then “drag and drop” recorded images from the USB170 drive across the network
onto your computer’s drive. To connect the USB170 to a network, you will need the following:
•Network Upgrade Kit available from MediCapture. The kit includes a network adapter that
plugs into the back of the USB170.
•A USB keyboard plugged into the back of the USB170 (needed to make entries in the
Network Setup menu on the USB170). Keyboards from most manufacturers are compatible
with the USB170.
•The document titled How to Connect the MediCap USB200 or USB170 to a Network which
is available in the Support section at medicapture.com.

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Appendix A: Specifications
Model MediCap USB170. Digital medical image capture device. Saves digital images
from analog video sources to a USB flash drive or USB hard drive.
Case Rugged metal case with high-impact plastic faceplate
Buttons Sealed membrane, fluid resistant
LCD Monitor2 1/2”, full color (for image confirmation and navigation only, not for diagnosis)
Video Input/Output PAL or NTSC (menu selectable)
S-video or composite BNC connections for both input and output
USB Support USB2.0, high speed, 1 front connector, 3 rear connectors (all powered).
Front connector is for capturing images to USB drive.
Rear connectors are for additional options.
Footswitch Support For hands-free capture (works with standard footswitches, available as an option)
Standard 3.5mm mini jack
Mechanical Size: 240 x 200 x 63mm / 9.5 x 7.9 x 2.5”
Weight: 1.7kg / 3lb 12oz
Environmental Storage and transportation: -40° to +85° C
Operating: -20° to +40° C
Power AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 20W
3-prong AC jack
Media USB flash drives (MediCapture brand recommended) or external USB hard drive
Image Formats JPEG, TIFF, PNG, DICOM
Image Size 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768 pixels, 800 x 600 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Kit Contents MediCap USB170, 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®USB170 medical image capture 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
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
© 2013 MediCapture, Inc.