HD Video Recorder: Instructions For Use

4-564-082-11 (1)
HD Video Recorder
Instructions for Use

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HVO-500MD/550MD
© 2014 Sony Corporation

Caution
Symbols on the products
Federal law (United States of America) restricts this device
to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare General warning sign
practitioner. Follow the warnings in the Instructions for
Use for parts of the unit on which this mark
Owner’s Record appears.
NOTE Background colour: Yellow
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Triangular band: Black
Record these numbers in the space provided below. Symbol: Black
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product. Consult the Instructions for Use
Follow the directions in the Instructions for
Model No. ____________________ Use for parts of the unit on which this mark
Serial No. ____________________ appears.
This symbol indicates the manufacturer, and
WARNING appears next to the manufacturer’s name and
address.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates the European
Community representative, and appears next
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the to the European Community representative’s
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel name and address.
only. This symbol indicates the equipotential
terminal which brings the various parts of a
No modification of this equipment is allowed. system to the same potential.
Caution
CAUTION
For HVO-550MD
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
procedures other than those specified herein may result in book case or built-in cabinet.
hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING
For HVO-550MD Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
This HD Video Recorder is classified as a CLASS 1 can cause hearing loss.
LASER PRODUCT. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged
listening at excessive sound pressure levels.
Caution
For HVO-550MD For the customers in the U.S.A.
The use of optical instruments with this product will This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
increase eye hazard. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
IMPORTANT reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
The nameplate is located on the bottom. residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 4. For this particular equipment, all accessory equipment
different from that to which the receiver is connected. connected as noted above, must be connected to mains
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV via an additional isolation transformer conforming with
technician for help. the construction requirements of IEC60601-1 and
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not providing at least Basic Insulation.
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment. 5. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause
device pursuant to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC Rules. interference to other equipment. If this unit causes
interference (which can be determined by unplugging
If you have any questions about this product, you may call; the power cord from the unit), try these measures:
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222- Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible
7669 or http://www.sony.com/ equipment. Plug this unit and the susceptible
equipment into different branch circuit.
Declaration of Conformity
Consult your dealer. (According to standard IEC60601-1-2
and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)
Trade Name : SONY
Model : HVO-500MD/550MD
Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For the customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This unit has been certified according to Standard CAN/

CSA-C22.2 No.60601-1.
Important safeguards/notices for use in the

medical environments
1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be
certified according to Standard IEC60601-1,
IEC60950-1, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards
applicable to the equipments.
2. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the

system standard IEC60601-1-1. Everybody who
connects additional equipment to the signal input part
or signal output part configures a medical system, and
is therefore, responsible that the system complies with
the requirements of the system standard IEC60601-1-1.
If in doubt, consult the qualified service personnel.
3. The leakage current could increase when connected to

other equipment.
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Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments
• The HVO-500MD/550MD needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service
according to the EMC information provided in this Instructions for Use.
• The portable and mobile RF communications equipment such as cellular phones can affect the HVO-500MD/550MD.
Warning
The use of accessories and cables other than those specified, with the exception of replacement parts sold by Sony
Corporation, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the HVO-500MD/550MD.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions

The HVO-500MD/550MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the HVO-500MD/550MD should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment-guidance
RF emissions The HVO-500MD/550MD uses RF energy only for its
internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low
Group 1
CISPR 11 and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby
electronic equipment.
RF emissions The HVO-500MD/550MD is suitable for use in all
Class B establishments, including domestic establishments and
CISPR 11 those directly connected to the public low-voltage power
supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic
Harmonic emissions
purposes.
Not applicable
IEC 61000-3-2
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions
Not applicable
IEC 61000-3-3
WARNING
If the HVO-500MD/550MD should be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, it should be observed to verify
normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity
The HVO-500MD/550MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user
of the HVO-500MD/550MD should assure that it is used in such as environment.
IEC 60601 test
Immunity test Compliance level Electromagnetic environment-guidance
level
Electrostatic ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are
discharge (ESD) covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be
at least 30%.
IEC 61000-4-2 ±8 kV air ±8 kV air
Electrical fast ±2 kV for power Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or
transient/burst supply lines hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/ ±1 kV for input/

output lines output lines
Surge ±1 kV line(s) to Not applicable Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or
line(s) hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-5 ±2 kV line(s) to

earth
Voltage dips, short < 5% UT Not applicable Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or
interruptions and (> 95% dip in UT) hospital environment. If the user of the HVO-500MD/550MD
voltage variations for 0.5 cycle requires continued operation during power mains interruptions,
on power supply it is recommended that the HVO-500MD/550MD be powered
input lines 40% UT from an uninterruptible power supply or a battery.
(60% dip in UT)
IEC 61000-4-11
for 5 cycles
70% UT
(30% dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
< 5% UT
(> 95% dip in UT)
for 5 sec
Power frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at least
(50/60 Hz) characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or
magnetic field hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-8
NOTE: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity
The HVO-500MD/550MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user
of the HVO-500MD/550MD should assure that it is used in such as environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment-guidance
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
should be used no closer to any part of the HVO-500MD/
550MD, including cables, than the recommended
separation distance calculated from the equation
appliance to the frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance
Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms d = 1.2

IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz
Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d = 1.2 80 MHz to 800 MHz
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz d = 2.3 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Where P is the maximum output power rating of the

transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter
manufacturer and d is the recommended separation
distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined

by an electromagnetic site survey, a should be less than
the compliance level in each frequency range. b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked

with following symbol:
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects and people.
a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile
radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be
considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the HVO-500MD/550MD is used exceeds the applicable
RF compliance level above, the HVO-500MD/550MD should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal
performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the HVO-500MD/
550MD.
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the
HVO-500MD/550MD
The HVO-500MD/550MD is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are
controlled. The customer or the user of the HVO-500MD/550MD can help prevent electromagnetic interference by
maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the
HVO-500MD/550MD as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
Rated maximum output power of transmitter m
W 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
d = 1.2 d = 1.2 d = 2.3
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can
be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating
of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects and people.
CAUTION
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must obey the laws in the relative area or country and the regulations in
the relative hospital.
For the customers in Europe
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
For the customers in Taiwan only
For the customers in the U.S.A.

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited
warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Canada
http://www.sonybiz.ca/solutions/Support.do for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s
limited warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Europe
Sony Professional Solutions Europe - Standard Warranty and Exceptions on Standard Warranty.
Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions.
For the customers in Korea
http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/BPAS-Start for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s
limited warranty applicable to this product.
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Table of Contents
Please Read First........................................................................... 12
Usage Notes ................................................................................... 13
Chapter 1 Overview
Features.......................................................................................... 14
System Configuration Example.................................................... 15
Names and Functions of Parts ..................................................... 16
Front .................................................................................................... 16
Rear ..................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 2 Preparation
Connections ................................................................................... 21
Turning the Unit On and Off ......................................................... 21
Configuring System Settings ....................................................... 22
Configuring Recording Settings (User Settings) ........................ 23
Displaying the [User Settings] Screen................................................. 23
Configuring Input Signal Settings ....................................................... 23
Configuring Image Quality Settings.................................................... 24
Configuring Save Settings................................................................... 26
Configuring Print Settings................................................................... 27
Using the On-Screen Keyboard (Text Entry)............................... 29
Names and Functions of Parts (On-Screen Keyboard) ....................... 29
Handling Discs............................................................................... 30
Notes on Handling............................................................................... 30
Inserting and Removing Discs ............................................................ 31
Function Keys ................................................................................ 32
Using Function Keys ........................................................................... 32
Factory Assigned Functions ................................................................ 33
Other Assignable Functions ................................................................ 33
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Chapter 3 Basic Recorder Operations
Operation Flow............................................................................... 34
Step 1 Record................................................................................. 34
Step 2 Quick Playback .................................................................. 35
Step 3 Capture Still Images .......................................................... 36
Step 4 Stop Recording .................................................................. 37
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

Recording ....................................................................................... 38
Manual Recording ............................................................................... 38
Capturing Still Images................................................................... 40
Manual Still Image Capture ................................................................ 40
Stopping Recording Operations .................................................. 41
Manual Recording Stop....................................................................... 41
Stopping Recording to External Media and Automatic Printing ........ 41
Playback ......................................................................................... 42
Playing Back the Most Recent Data (Quick Playback)....................... 42
Recording Preparation .................................................................. 43
Patient Information and Data Storage Settings ................................... 43
Using a Hard Keyboard for Patient Information and Data Storage
Settings....................................................................................... 45
Registering Multiple Patients in Advance........................................... 46
Test Recording .................................................................................... 48
Image Search ................................................................................. 49
Specifying Search Conditions ............................................................. 49
Viewing Thumbnails of Recorded Data .............................................. 50
Playback from the Search Results List................................................ 51
Sorting the Recorded Data List ........................................................... 52
Processing Recorded Data ........................................................... 53
Printing ................................................................................................ 53
Copying to External Media ................................................................. 55
Editing Patient Information ................................................................. 58
Protecting Recorded Data.................................................................... 59
Deleting Recorded Data ...................................................................... 60
Viewing Information on Recorded Data ............................................. 61
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Chapter 5 System Administrator Settings
Overview......................................................................................... 63
Displaying the [System Admin Settings] Screen........................ 63
Language Settings......................................................................... 64
Date and Time Settings ................................................................. 65
Function Settings .......................................................................... 68
[General 1] Tab ................................................................................... 68
[General 2] Tab ................................................................................... 69
[Video 1] Tab ...................................................................................... 73
[Video 2] Tab ...................................................................................... 75
Device Settings .............................................................................. 76
[Device] Tab........................................................................................ 76
[Contact Switch] Tab........................................................................... 79
Password Settings......................................................................... 82
Network Settings ........................................................................... 83
[Network] Tab ..................................................................................... 83
[File Server] Tab ................................................................................. 85
[NTP] Tab............................................................................................ 85
Initial User Settings ....................................................................... 87
[Quality] Tab ....................................................................................... 87
[Save] Tab ........................................................................................... 88
Editing the Doctor List .................................................................. 90
Registering Doctor Information .......................................................... 90
[General] Tab ...................................................................................... 91
[File Server] Tab ................................................................................. 91
[Print] Tab ........................................................................................... 92
Sorting the Doctor List ........................................................................ 93
Editing Doctor Information ................................................................. 93
Deleting Doctor Entries....................................................................... 93
Editing the Case List ..................................................................... 94
Registering Categories ........................................................................ 94
Sorting the Category List .................................................................... 95
Editing Category Names ..................................................................... 95
Deleting Categories ............................................................................. 95
Registering Cases ................................................................................ 96
Sorting the Case List ........................................................................... 97
Editing Case Names ............................................................................ 97
Deleting Cases ..................................................................................... 97
Auto Delete Settings...................................................................... 98
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous
Error Messages.............................................................................. 99
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 101
Licenses .......................................................................................102
DCMTK............................................................................................. 102
gSOAP............................................................................................... 102
Live555 Streaming Media ................................................................. 102
libjpeg................................................................................................ 102
LibTIFF ............................................................................................. 102
zlib ..................................................................................................... 102
Specifications ..............................................................................103
Index ............................................................................................105
Trademarks
• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• The products or system names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Further, the ® or ™ symbols are not used in the text.
• Reproduction or duplication, in whole or part, of the software or operation manual supplied with the recorder, as well
as renting or leasing of the software without the authorization of the right holder is prohibited under copyright law.
• Sony assumes no responsibility for damages, loss of income, or any claims from a third party arising out of use of
the recorder or supplied software.
• For complete terms and conditions of the warranty for the recorder, refer to the warranty card included in the pack-
age.
• The software supplied with the recorder cannot be used with any other recorders.
• It is not possible to install any software into the equipment other than the software supplied by Sony specifically for
use with the equipment.
• Note that the specifications of the recorder and supplied software are subject to change for improvement without
prior notice.
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On moisture condensation
Please Read First If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location,
or if ambient temperature suddenly rises, moisture may
form on the outer surface of the unit and/or inside of the
Copyright unit. This is known as condensation. If condensation
occurs, turn off the unit and wait until the condensation
Using this unit for video and/or audio recording, or
clears before operating the unit. Operating the unit while
distribution over the network or otherwise may in some
condensation is present may damage the unit.
cases require the permission of the copyright holder of the
video or audio. To protect copyright, observe the following
points carefully when using this unit. On consumable parts
• When connecting a recording device to this and • The HDD, fan, battery, and DVD drive are consumable
recording video or audio, carefully observe laws relating parts that will need periodic replacement. When
to copyright. operating at room temperature, a normal replacement
• Without the permission of the copyright holder, the cycle will be about 2 to 3 years.
showing or distribution of video or audio material of However, this replacement cycle represents only a
which the copyright is held by a third party, or the act of general guideline and does not imply that the life
recording on the hard disk of this unit, sharing folders, expectancy of these parts is guaranteed. For details on
and permitting of access to a private group or to the parts replacement, contact your dealer.
public is prohibited by law. • The life expectancy of the AC adapter and the
• With a software upgrade or functional extension, with electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under normal
the object of protecting copyright, the specifications for operating temperatures and normal usage (8 hours per
the video and audio signals that can be input may be day; 25 days per month). If usage exceeds the above
changed without notice. normal usage frequency, the life expectancy may be
• Under copyright law, you may not use recorded video or reduced correspondingly.
audio other than for your personal enjoyment without the
permission of the copyright holder. Note that at live
performances, shows and exhibitions, even for your Precautions for products with built-in HDD
personal entertainment shooting may be restricted. This unit has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD). The HDD
is a precision device. If subject to shock, vibration, static
Disclaimer of Liability for Recorded Data electricity, high temperature or humidity, data loss can
occur. When installing and using the unit, closely observe
Sony Corporation does not accept any liability whatsoever the following precautions.
for any problems arising from a failure to record, or from
damage or erasure of recorded content on this equipment, Protect from shocks and vibrations
for any reason. This includes claims for compensation of When subject to shocks or vibrations, the HDD can be
recorded content, and for any concomitant and damaged and loss of data on the HDD can occur.
consequential damages. Sony Corporation will not repair, • When transporting the unit, use the specified packing
restore, or duplicate any recorded content. Your use of this material. When transporting on a dolly or similar, use a
product is subject to these conditions. type which does not transmit excessive vibrations.
Problems may occur if you perform the following Excessive shocks and vibrations can damage the HDD.
operations: • Never move the unit while it is powered.
• When you use a disc recorded using another DVD • Do not remove panels or outer parts of the unit.
recorder or DVD drive of a personal computer with this • When placing the unit on a floor or other surface, make
unit. Additional recording to discs recorded using other sure that the unit is equipped with the specified rubber
DVD recorders or computers is not supported. feet, and put the unit down carefully. If there are no feet,
mount the rubber feet first.
• Do not place the unit near other devices that may become
On security
a source of vibrations.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO Wait for 30 seconds after turning power off
IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON For a brief interval after the power is turned off, the platters
TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA inside the HDD will still keep spinning and the heads will
LEAKS RESULTING FROM TRANSMISSION be in an insecure position. During this interval, the unit is
SPECIFICATIONS, OR SECURITY PROBLEMS OF more susceptible to shocks and vibrations than during
ANY KIND. normal operation. For a period of at least 30 seconds after
turning power off, avoid subjecting the unit even to very
12 Please Read First

light shocks. After this period, the hard disk will be fully
stopped and the unit can be manipulated.
Usage Notes
Temperature and humidity related precautions
Use and store the unit only in locations where the specified
temperature and humidity ranges are not exceeded. (Be Do not block the vents
sure to use the unit that conforms fully to the specifications To prevent the interior of the unit from overheating,
of this unit.) maintain a clearance of at least 10 cm (4 in.) around the
unit.
When HDD seems to be faulty
Even if the HDD is showing signs of malfunction, be sure
to observe all the above precautions. This will prevent Do not subject the unit to severe shocks
further damage from occurring until the problem can be The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body
diagnosed and corrected. warped.
Replacement of the HDD and other consumable
parts Do not cover the unit while operating
The HDD and battery are consumable parts that will need
Doing so will cause temperatures to rise inside the unit,
periodic replacement. When operating at room
possibly resulting in failure.
temperature, a normal replacement cycle will be about two
to three years. However, this replacement cycle represents
only a general guideline and does not imply that the life After use
expectancy of these parts is guaranteed. For details on Turn off the 1 (on/standby) switch.
parts replacement, contact your dealer. If you plan not to use the unit for a long period of time,
disconnect the AC adapter as well.
Notes on media
Operation with all optical media or USB media is not Shipping
guaranteed. Contact your dealer regarding the type of • Remove the disc before transporting the unit.
media you intend to use. • If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of
HDMI/DVI-D inputs the unit.
If HDMI/DVI-D input images are not displayed, turn on
the unit first and make sure that startup is complete (i.e., Care of the unit
“READY” appears in the front panel display) before If the casing, or panel becomes dirty, wipe them gently
turning on the video input device. with a soft, dry cloth.
For stubborn dirt, use a cloth wet with mild liquid
detergent to wipe the unit, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Using alcohol, thinner, benzine, insecticides, or other
volatile substances may damage the surface of the unit or
remove the finish.
Use isopropyl alcohol with a concentration of 50% to 70%
(v/v) or ethanol with a concentration of 76.9% to 81.4 %
(v/v) to clean the surface of the unit.
In the event of operating problems

If you should experience problems with the unit, contact
your Sony dealer.
Usage Notes 13
Overview 1
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter
Warning
Features
Using this unit for medical purposes
The connectors on this unit are not isolated.
The Sony HVO-500MD/550MD HD Video Recorder is Always use USB-compatible external hard drives and
intended to record HD video and still images from USB memory devices that operate solely on the power
endoscopic, laparoscopic, and other compatible diagnostic supplied by the unit.
imaging systems and surgical imaging systems. This Connecting a device that operates on an AC power supply
medical grade video recorder can save recorded images to may result in an influx of leakage currents from the
an internal hard disk drive, a portable USB drive, an connected device, which may in turn result in electric
optical disk (HVO-550MD only), or a compatible network shocks to the patient and operator.
server. The recorded images can be stored in patient If use of such devices cannot be avoided, be sure to
records, used for training or education, or sent to referring connect an isolation transformer to the power supply of the
physicians. The network recorder is suitable for use in connected device or connect an isolator between the
hospital operating rooms, diagnostic imaging centers, connection cables to isolate the power supply, and verify
surgical centers, clinics, doctors, offices, and similar that the risk of electric shock from the system has been
medical environments. sufficiently reduced to levels that conform to IEC60601-1
standards.
Improved efficiency during and after Editing recorded data
medical procedures Record images to external media, and use commercially
available software to play back or edit the images on a
Video and still image recording computer as necessary.
Record videos and still images from endoscopic devices
and cameras used in the operating room. HD/SD- Network file transfer
compatibility allows recording and playback in high Transfer recorded data from the operating room directly to
definition. computers within the hospital network.
Simultaneous saving to external storage media
Warning
Data saving to up to external storage media is completed at
roughly the same timing as the end of the surgical Using this unit for medical purposes
procedure or examination. This equipment’s connectors are not isolated.
Do not connect any device other than one which conforms
Printer connectivity
to IEC60601-1.
Connect the unit to a printer, and print images for medical
When an information technology device or AV device that
reports via simple controls from the [Recording List]
uses an alternating current is connected, current leakage
screen or a foot switch, for example. You can also
may result in an electric shock to the patient or operator.
configure settings to print images when they are captured.
If use of such a device is unavoidable, isolate its power
Support for a variety of external storage media supply by connecting an isolation transformer, or by
Record simultaneously to USB-compatible external hard connecting an isolator between the connecting cables.
drives and USB memory devices via simple controls, or After implementing these measures, confirm that the
copy the data at a later time. This is useful when you want reduced risk now conforms to IEC60601-1.
to edit recorded images on a computer.
14 Features
System Configuration Example
Chapter 1 Overview
Operating room Doctor’s office ICU
Hospital network
IP cameras in
operating room
File server
Endoscopic device
HVO-500MD/550MD
FS-24
Foot switch
Simultaneously record data to one of two Printer

external storage media and the server.
(Recording to DVD is only available on
the HVO-550MD.)
Caution
The FS-24 has an Ingress Protection rating of IPx3.

Therefore, do not operate it environments exposed to
splashing liquids (e.g., surgical operating rooms). For
safety, use a device with a rating of IPx6 or higher when
operating in such environments.
System Configuration Example 15

Names and Functions of Parts
Front
Chapter 1 Overview
HVO-500MD
HVO-550MD
16 Names and Functions of Parts

Note
B / m button
Use this to move the cursor left or select an item that is
(HVO-550MD only) to the left of the current item.
Do not touch the laser pickup inside the DVD You can also use this button to rewind during playback
drive of recorded data.
The discharge of static electricity that may result from
touching the pickup may cause the drive to hang up, v button
Chapter 1 Overview
preventing the ability to write data. If a hang up occurs, try Use this to move the cursor down or select an item that
turning the recorder off and turning it on again. is below the current item.
a Front panel display b / M button

Displays the current status and messages. Use this to move the cursor right or select an item that
is to the right of the current item.
b CUSTOM button You can also use this button to fast forward during
Execute the function assigned to this button. playback of recorded data.
For details on assigning functions, see “[CUSTOM ENTER button

Button Control]” under “[General 2] Tab” (page 69). Use this to confirm a currently selected menu or item,
and execute operations. When recording or playback is
c X PAUSE button not in progress, holding this button for 5 seconds
Use this while recording is in progress to pause switches the input signal as follows with each long
recording. Press this button again to resume recording. press: DVI-D t HDMI t VIDEO t S VIDEO
A chapter separator is also created at the position in
which recording was paused. BACK button
You can also use this button to pause playback. Use this to return to a previous screen during menu or
To resume playback, press this button again or press operation screen displays.
the B PLAY button.
“PAUSE” appears on the front panel display during h HDD indicator
pause. Displays the status of the internal hard disk.
Indicator Status
d x STOP button
Use this to stop playback or recording. Blinking green The internal hard disk is being
accessed.
A recorded data separator is also created at the position
in which recording was stopped. Lit green The recording area of the internal hard
disk is full. Delete any unnecessary
recorded data.
e z REC button
Use this to start video/audio recording. Lit orange An error has occurred.
“REC” appears on the front panel display during
i SERVER indicator
recording, in addition to the recording time.
Displays the server access status.
For details on use, see “Manual Recording”
(page 38). Indicator Status
Blinking green The server is being accessed.
f B PLAY button Lit green The recording area of the server is full.
• Use this to play back the most recent recorded data
Lit orange An error has occurred.
stored on the internal hard disk.
• Press this button while playback is paused to resume j USB 1 port/indicator
playback. Connect USB memory devices, external hard disks,
and other USB media here.
g Menu navigation buttons The indicators display the status of USB media access.
Use these to navigate menus.
Indicator Status
MENU button
Display or hide the menu. Blinking green Data is being written to the USB media.
Lit green The recording area of the USB media
V button is full. Delete any unnecessary
Use this to move the cursor up or select an item that is recorded data, or insert different
above the current item. media.
Lit orange An error has occurred.
Names and Functions of Parts 17

Note
straightened paper clip into this hole to open the disc
tray.
Never remove the USB media when these indicators
are blinking green. n Z EJECT button (HVO-550MD only)
Use this to open the disc tray.
k 1 (on/standby) switch
Use this switch to turn on the unit and the front panel o DVD indicator (HVO-550MD only)
Chapter 1 Overview
display. Displays the status of the DVD drive.
Indicator Status
Tip
Blinking green Data is being written to the DVD disc.
To completely shut off the power supply, disconnect
Lit green The recording area of the DVD disc is
the power cord of the AC adapter. full. Insert a different disc.
l Disc tray (HVO-550MD only) Lit orange An error has occurred.

Insert discs here.
Note
m Emergency eject hole (HVO-550MD only)
If the disc tray does not open when you press the Z You cannot remove the disc when this indicator is
EJECT button, insert a long, thin object such as a blinking green.
Rear
HVO-500MD/550MD

Warning Warning
Using this unit for medical purposes Using this unit for medical purposes
This equipment’s connectors are not isolated. The connectors on this unit are not isolated.
Do not connect any device other than one which conforms Always use USB-compatible external hard drives and
to IEC60601-1. USB memory devices that operate solely on the power
Chapter 1 Overview
When an information technology device or AV device that supplied by the unit.
uses an alternating current is connected, current leakage Connecting a device that operates on an AC power
may result in an electric shock to the patient or operator. supply may result in an influx of leakage currents from
If use of such a device is unavoidable, isolate its power the connected device, which may in turn result in
supply by connecting an isolation transformer, or by electric shocks to the patient and operator.
connecting an isolator between the connecting cables. If use of such devices cannot be avoided, be sure to
After implementing these measures, confirm that the connect an isolation transformer to the power supply
reduced risk now conforms to IEC60601-1. of the connected device or connect an isolator between
the connection cables to isolate the power supply, and
Caution verify that the risk of electric shock from the system
Do not come into contact with the terminals of the rear has been sufficiently reduced to levels that conform to
panel connectors and patients at the same time. IEC60601-1 standards.
Doing so may result in a generation of voltage that can be
harmful to patients if the unit is malfunctioning. e REMOTE contact switch connectors 1 to 2
Always disconnect the power cord before connecting and (stereo mini jack)
disconnecting connectors. Use these to control the unit via contact switches.
For details on contact switches, see “[Contact Switch]
a AUDIO (analog audio signal) input connector Tab” (page 79).
(stereo mini jack)
Inputs analog audio signals. f REMOTE MONITOR connector (RJ-45)
Use this to perform monitor controls.
b AUDIO (analog audio signal) output connector
For details on monitor controls, see “[Contact
(stereo mini jack)
Switch] Tab” (page 79).
Outputs analog audio signals.
g REMOTE RS-232C connector (9-pin D-sub)
c Network connector (RJ-45)
Use this connector when controlling this unit or
Connect a 1000 Base-T or 100 Base-TX network
external devices from a serial interface device.
cable here.
h USB 4 port
Caution Connect USB devices here. The same controls that can
• For safety, do not connect the connector for be performed on an RS-232C device can be performed
peripheral device wiring that might have excessive on a connected USB device.
voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this
port. i DC IN connector
• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to Connect the DC power cable of the supplied AC
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to adapter here.
prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.
Caution
d USB 2 and 3 ports Connecting the DC connector to the unit before
Connect USB devices here. connecting the AC power cord from the AC adapter.
Conversely, disconnect the AC power cord from the
Tip AC adapter before disconnecting the DC connector.
Do not touch the patient while touching the pins the
Supported USB devices DC connector. The 24 V voltage applied to the pins of
• Use Sony USB media formatted in the FAT32 file the DC connector may adversely the patient.
system.
• The connectors do not support all USB devices. j Equipotential grounding terminal
• USB hubs and devices with built-in hubs are not Use this for equipotential grounding connections.
supported.
Names and Functions of Parts 19

A Video output block Tip
If HDMI/DVI-D input images are not displayed, turn on
the unit first and make sure that startup is complete (i.e.,
“READY” appears in the front panel display) before
turning on the video input device.
Chapter 1 Overview
a HDMI output connector (Type A)

Outputs HDMI signals.
Note
We recommend using a Sony HDMI cable (not
supplied).
b DVI-D output connector (19-pin DVI)

Outputs DVI-D signals.
c S VIDEO output connector (4-pin mini DIN)

Outputs analog S-Video signals.
d VIDEO output connector (BNC type)

Outputs analog composite video signals.
B Video input block
a HDMI input connector (Type A)

Inputs HDMI signals.
Note
We recommend using a Sony HDMI cable (not
supplied).
b DVI-D input connector (19-pin DVI)

Inputs DVI-D signals.
c S VIDEO input connector (4-pin mini DIN)

Inputs analog S-Video signals.
d VIDEO input connector (BNC type)

Inputs analog composite video signals.

Preparation Chapter 2
Connections Turning the Unit On and
Off
1 Connect the DC power cable of the supplied AC
adapter to the DC IN connector on the rear of the unit.
To turn on the unit
2 Connect the output signal of the medical equipment to Press the 1 (on/standby) switch on the front panel of the
a video input connector on the rear of the unit. unit.
Connect the cable to the appropriate connector based
Front panel
on the signal type (HDMI, DVI-D, S-Video,
composite video).
Tip
The default setting when you start the unit for the first
time is DVI-D. If you do not have a monitor that
supports DVI-D input, hold the ENTER button for at
least 5 seconds to switch the input signal setting while
confirming selections in the front panel display.
3 Connect the AC power cord of the AC adapter to an

AC power supply. 1 (on/standby) switch
When the unit turns on, the front panel display lights and
4 Turn on the medical equipment that will act as the
“WELCOME” appears.
signal source.
When the front panel display changes from
“BOOTING...” to “READY” you can perform the
following operations.
To turn on power or enter standby during

normal operation
Use the 1 (on/standby) switch to switch between turning
the unit on and entering the standby mode.
When you turn off the unit, “FINISHING” appears on the
front panel display while the unit is shutting down.
“GOODBYE” appears and the display and the unit turn off
when shutdown is complete.
Connections / Turning the Unit On and Off 21

Tip
To completely shut off the power supply, disconnect the

Configuring System
power cord of the AC adapter. Settings
Be sure to configure the system settings before you begin
operating the unit. The system settings should be
configured by the system administrator.
For details on system settings, see “System Administrator

Settings” (page 63).
22 Configuring System Settings

4 Use the B and b buttons to select a tab, and press the
Configuring Recording ENTER button.
Settings (User Settings)

Select image inputs and configure image quality settings in
the [User Settings] screen.
You can navigate menus using the navigation buttons on
the front panel of the unit.
Tip
After the unit is turned off, any settings configured in the
[User Settings] screen will revert to the settings configured
under [System Admin Settings]. 5 Configure the settings in each tab as necessary.
6 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b

buttons to select [Apply], and press the ENTER
Displaying the [User Settings] button.
Screen
The [Settings] screen appears again.
1 Press the MENU button.
The [MENU] screen appears. Configuring Input Signal Settings
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Settings], and press Select the video and audio input signals.
the ENTER button.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Select Input] tab.
The [Settings] screen appears.
3 Use the B and b buttons to select [User Settings], and

2 Configure each setting.
press the ENTER button. Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select an item, and
press the ENTER button to display the setting screen
for that item.
The [User Settings] screen appears.
Configuring Recording Settings (User Settings) 23

[Input]
Select a video input signal in the setting screen that Configuring Image Quality Settings
appears, and press the ENTER button.
Configure image quality settings for videos.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Quality] tab.

For details on the resolutions that are supported for

each input signal type, contact your local Sony
representative.
[Audio]
When the input signal is set to [HDMI], select the Tip
audio input signal to record in the setting screen that
appears, and press the ENTER button. [Rec Time] and [Rec Quantity] display the following
The default setting is [HDMI]. information.
• For the HVO-500MD: Estimated recording time
available for USB media (500 GB).
available for single-layer DVD-R1 discs (4.7 GB).
2 Configure the video settings.
1 Use the v button to select the [Quality] box, and

press the ENTER button.
3 To configure image quality settings, proceed to

“Configuring Image Quality Settings” (page 24).
If you are finished configuring, use the V, v, B, and b
button.
The [Quality] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select the image quality,

and press the ENTER button.
24 Configuring Recording Settings (User Settings)

The [Quality] screen closes, and the [Quality] tab The [Quality] screen appears.
appears again.
4 Use the V and v buttons to select the image quality,
Tip and press the ENTER button.
The setting configured here will be used as the initial

value for the [Video Quality] setting in the [Recording
Preparation] screen.
3 Configure the still image settings.
1 Use the b button to select the [Format] box, and
The [Quality] screen closes, and the [Quality] tab

appears again.
5 Use the v button to select the [Capture] box, and

The [Format] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select a format for the

still image files, and press the ENTER button.
The [Capture] screen appears.
6 Use the V and v buttons to select the frame or field

capture mode, and press the ENTER button.
The [Format] screen closes, and the [Quality] tab

appears again.
3 If you selected [JPEG] in step B, use the v button

to select the [Quality] box, and press the ENTER
button.
The [Capture] screen closes, and the [Quality] tab

appears again.
4 To configure save settings, proceed to “Configuring

Save Settings” (page 26).
button.

Configuring Save Settings
Configure settings related to external media used to store
recorded data, and specify whether to output metadata.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Save] tab.
[Metadata Output]
Select whether to include metadata when copying

recorded data to external media in the setting screen
that appears, and press the ENTER button.
The default setting is [Not Used].
Tip
Metadata is saved to the uppermost directory of the
2 Configure each setting. recorded data folder.
Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the [Folder Structure]
ENTER button to display the setting screen for that Select the directory structure that will be used when
item. writing to external media in the setting screen that
The default setting is [Date + Patient ID].
[External Media] When recorded data with the same patient ID is

Select the external storage destinations in the setting created, a new recording date folder is created under
screens that appear, and press the ENTER button. the patient ID folder, and the recorded data is saved to
the new folder.
3 If you set [Metadata Output] to [Use], use the B and b

buttons to select [Advanced], and press the ENTER
button.
The [Advanced] settings screen appears.
[Record Save to Media]

Select the external storage media to which to copy the
recording list in the setting screen that appears, and

4 Specify the type of metadata to output. Tip
You can select the printer for use from the [System Admin
Settings] screen – [Device Settings] screen – [Device] tab.
For details on this setting, see “[Device] Tab” (page 76).
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Print] tab.
[Recording Date]
Select whether to output the recording date and time as
metadata.
[Patient Info.]
Select whether to output patient information (patient
ID, patient name, gender, date of birth) as metadata.
[Doctor] The name of the printer selected for use appears in the
Select whether to output the name of the doctor as [Printer] box.
metadata.
[Case]
Select whether to output the procedure information as Select an item using the V, B, b, and v buttons, and
metadata. press the ENTER button to display the setting screen
for that item.
[Facility Name]
Select whether to output the name of the facility as [Layout]
metadata. Select the number of still images to print on each sheet.
You can select from 1 image (1 × 1), 2 images (1 × 2),
[Metadata Format] 4 images (2 × 2), 6 images (2 × 3), 8 images (2 × 4),
Select [XML] or [TXT]. 9 images (3 × 3), 12 images (3 × 4), 15 images (3 × 5),
The default setting is [TXT]. or 18 images (3 × 6).
The default setting is [6 images (2 × 3)].
[Encryption]
Displays whether metadata outputs are encrypted [Auto Print]
(based on the setting in the [System Admin Settings]). When you capture a still image while this is set to
[Use] and you are using USB printer, the still image is
[Key] automatically printed.
Displays the key as asterisks (*) if [Encryption] is set
to [Use] in the [System Admin Settings]. [Paper]
Specify the printer’s paper size.
5 When you finish configuration, use the V, B, b, and v
[Orientation]
button. Specify the orientation for printing.
The default setting is [Portrait].
The [User Settings] screen appears again.
[Copies]
Specify the number of copies to print.
The default setting is [1].
Configuring Print Settings
[Add. Info.]
Configure print settings for still images. Select whether to print the following additional
The HVO-500MD/550MD supports connection and use of information (recording date, patient information, etc.).
the Sony UP-DR80MD printer. You can also individually select whether to print each
additional information item in the [Detail of Add.
Info.] screen.

The default setting is [Not Printed] for all settings
except [Rec Timestamp].
Tip
To print watermarks or logos, you must import the
watermarks files and logo files onto the unit
beforehand.
The items that can be configured in the [Detail of Add.

Info.] screen are as follows.
[Logo]
Select whether to print logos.
[Recording Date]
Select whether to print the date on which the image
was recorded.
[Patient Info.]
Select whether to print patient information.
[Doctor]
Select whether to print the name of the doctor.
[Case]
Select whether to print the name of the procedure.
[Facility Name]
Select whether to print the name of the facility.
[Rec Timestamp]
Select whether to print the time at which the image was
recorded.
[Watermark]
Select whether to print watermarks.
Tips
• To print watermarks, you must import a watermark
file that is created in the proper format beforehand.
You can import the watermark file from the [System
Admin Settings] screen - [Device Settings] screen -
[Device] tab.
• To print logos, you must import a logo file that is
created in the proper format beforehand. You can
import the logo file from the [System Admin
Settings] screen - [Device Settings] screen -
[Device] tab.
For details on importing, see “[Import Watermark]”
(page 78) and “[Import Logo]” (page 78).

button.
The [User Settings] screen appears again.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard (Text Entry)
When text entry is necessary, an on-screen keyboard appears.
Names and Functions of Parts (On-Screen Keyboard)

You can display an alphanumeric, symbol, or umlaut character set on the on-
screen keyboard.
The name and function of each part on the keyboard is as follows.
Example: On-screen keyboard during alphanumeric character display

1 2 3
4
qd
5
qs 6
qa 0 9 8 7
A Title bar F [Delete]

The name of the setting item for which the on-screen Select this and press the ENTER button to discard the
keyboard was opened is displayed here. character immediately following the cursor.
B Entry box G [Cancel]

Characters selected on the keyboard are entered here. Select this and press the ENTER button to cancel text entry
and close the on-screen keyboard.
Tip
H [OK]
Characters input on a hardware keyboard are also entered When you select this and press the ENTER button, the text
here. that appears in the entry box is applied and input in the
settings screen.
C Keyboard
When you select a character you want to input using the V, I B/b
v, B, and b buttons and then press the ENTER button, the Select this and press the ENTER button to move the cursor
character is entered in the B entry box. one space to the left or right.
D [Umlaut] J [Small]
Select this and press the ENTER button to switch the Select this and press the ENTER button to switch the
keyboard to umlaut character display. keyboard to lower case display.
E [Backspace]
Select this and press the ENTER button to discard the
character immediately preceding the cursor.
Using the On-Screen Keyboard (Text Entry) 29

K [Caps]
Select this and press the ENTER button to switch the
keyboard to upper case display.
Handling Discs
L [Alphanum]
Select this and press the ENTER button to switch the
Compatible discs
keyboard to alphanumeric character display. This unit supports the following DVD disc.
• DVD-R (single layer)
M [Symbol]
Select this and press the ENTER button to switch the Tip
keyboard to symbol display.
This unit supports data discs only. Video discs are not
compatible.
Note
If you play back a DVD disc that was recorded using this
unit on a computer running Windows XP, additional
recording to that disc may become disabled.
Disc formatting
This unit automatically formats new and previously
unused discs.
Notes on Handling
Handling
• Do not touch the recording or playback surface of the
disc. Handle the disc by its edge.
• Do not use the following types of disc. Doing so may

cause the unit to malfunction.
– A disc on which a paper label or a seal is attached
– A disc on which the glue of cellophane tape or a label,
or on which a portion of a label still remains
– A cracked disc
– A cracked disc which has been mended using glue (or
a similar substance)
Storage
• Do not store discs where they may be subjected to direct
sunlight, or in other places where the temperature or
humidity is high.
• Store discs in their cases.
• Finger prints or dust accumulated on the disc cause
deterioration of picture quality. Keep the disc clean.
30 Handling Discs
Cleaning 3 Insert the disc.
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping it from the center
out. If the dust is heavy, wipe it with a soft cloth
moistened with water, then wipe off the water with a dry
cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available record cleaners, or anti-static
spray. Using these products may damage discs. Data side facing down
4 Gently push in the disc tray.

Inserting and Removing Discs
The disc tray closes.
To insert a disc When an incompatible disc is inserted

The DVD indicator lights orange, and a message notifying
1 Press the 1 (on/standby) switch to exit standby mode. you of the incompatible media appears on the menu screen.
Remove the disc, and insert a compatible disc.
To remove a disc
1 Press the Z EJECT button while the unit is turned on.

The disc tray opens.
2 Remove the disc.
3 Gently push in the disc tray to close it.
1 (on/standby) switch Tip
“WELCOME” appears on the front panel display. The disc tray cannot be opened while recording is in
When the “READY” message appears, proceed to the progress or paused when simultaneously saving to a
following steps. DVD.
2 Press the Z EJECT button.
Z EJECT button
The disc tray opens.
Handling Discs 31
3 Use the B and b buttons to select [System Admin
Function Keys Settings], and press the ENTER button.
When using the HVO-500MD/550MD, you can assign

certain functions (recording, playback, etc.) to the function
keys (F1 to F12) at the top of a keyboard and perform these
functions.
We recommend assigning frequently used functions based
on your working environment.
Tip
Contact your local Sony representative to change the
function assignments. They cannot be changed by general The [System Admin Settings] screen appears.
users.
4 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Device
Settings], and press the ENTER button.
Using Function Keys
To enable use of the function keys, set [Keyboard Mode]
to [Hard Keyboard] in the [System Admin Settings] screen
- [Device Settings] screen.
Tip
The function keys are enabled only when the hard
keyboard mode is enabled.

The [MENU] screen appears. The [Device Settings] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Settings], and press 5 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Device] tab.
the ENTER button.
The [Settings] screen appears.
32 Function Keys
6 Use the v button to select the [Keyboard Mode] box, • Stop: Stop recording or playback.
and press the ENTER button. • Pause: Pause recording or playback.
• Record: Record video.
• Capture: Capture still images.
• Input signal switch: Switch between DVI-D, HDMI,
VIDEO, and S VIDEO for the input signal with each
press.
• Show list: Display the patient list.
• Add to list: Add patients to the patient list.
• Test record: Perform a test recording.
• Set chapter: Insert a chapter separator without saving a
still image of the recording.
The [Keyboard Mode] screen appears. Other Assignable Functions

7 Use the V and v buttons to select [Hard Keyboard], Aside from the factory assigned functions, the following
and press the ENTER button. functions can also be assigned to the function keys.
• Audio record ON: Record audio.
• Audio record OFF: Stop audio recording.
• Input signal select (DVI-D): Switch the input signal to
DVI-D.
• Input signal select (HDMI): Switch the input signal to
HDMI.
• Input signal select (S VIDEO): Switch the input signal to
S VIDEO.
• [MENU] display: Display the [MENU] screen.
• Next chapter: Jump forward to the next chapter.
• Previous chapter: Jump back to the previous chapter.
The [Keyboard Mode] screen closes, and the [Device] • Next GOP: Jump forward to the next GOP.
tab appears again. • Previous GOP: Jump back to the previous GOP.
• Eject: Eject the inserted disc.
• [Recording Preparation] display: Display the [Recording
Factory Assigned Functions • [Recording List] display: Display the [Recording List]
The following functions are assigned to the function keys screen.
under factory default conditions. • Status display ON: Display the unit’s operation status
(i.e., recording, play, pause).
Function key Function • Status display OFF: Hide the unit’s operation status (i.e.,
F1 Playback recording, play, pause).
F2 Fast forward
F3 Rewind
F4 Stop
F5 Pause
F6 Record
F7 Capture
F8 Input signal switch
F9 Show list
F10 Add to list
F11 Test record
F12 Set chapter
• Playback: Play back recorded data.
• Fast forward: Perform fast forward playback.
• Rewind: Perform rewind playback.
Function Keys 33
Basic Recorder
Operations Chapter 3
Operation Flow Step 1 Record
This chapter describes how to record and play back videos 1 Press the z REC button.
and capture still images while viewing the display on the
front panel of the unit and using only the buttons on the zREC button
front panel.
Step 1 Use the buttons on front panel of the unit

Record to perform manual recording.
v
Step 2
Play back recently recorded data.
Quick Playback
v
Step 3
Capture still images from live image
Capture Still
transmissions.
Images
v Recording starts.
“REC” appears while recording is in progress.
Step 4
Stop recording operations.
Stop Recording
REC 00:00:10
For details on operations while viewing the [MENU] 1234567890123456
screen, see “Chapter 4 Recording and Playback”
(page 38).
Patient ID
Tip Tip
To capture still images manually, the capture function If images are recorded and patient information has not
must be assigned to the CUSTOM button. (The default been entered in the [Recording Preparation] screen,
setting for the CUSTOM button is [Capture].) patient IDs will be automatically assigned. The letter
“U” appears at the beginning of automatically
For details on assigning functions, see “[CUSTOM Button assigned patient IDs.
Control]” under “[General 2] Tab” (page 69).
34 Operation Flow / Step 1 Record

2 Press the x STOP button to stop recording.
Step 2 Quick Playback
Play back data recorded in Step 1.
What is quick playback?
“Quick playback” is a function that allows you to play
back the most recent data recorded to the internal hard disk
with a simple press of the B PLAY button.
Tip
xSTOP button If the most recent data recorded is a still image, playback
will not occur.
Recording stops, and the following appears.

Press the B PLAY button.
END
1234567890123456
Tip
If you press the z REC button again, recording will start

again as a new recorded data entry.
BPLAY button
The most recent recorded data plays back.

The following appears during playback.
Chapter
B 001 00:00:01
1234567890123456
Patient ID
You can also perform the following operations during

playback.
Fast forward playback
Press the M FF button.
Tip
Depending on the structure of the data, fast forward
playback may not be possible for the entire recording.
Rewind playback
Press the m REW button.
Pause playback
Press the X PAUSE button.
To resume playback, press the X PAUSE button again or
press the B PLAY button.
Step 2 Quick Playback 35

Stop playback
Press the x STOP button.
Step 3 Capture Still
When playback stops, the following appears. Images
READY Capture still images from live image transmissions.
Tips Tip
• If you press the MENU button during playback, To capture still images manually, the capture function
playback will stop. must be assigned to the CUSTOM button. (The default
• When NTSC is selected as the video format under the setting for the CUSTOM button is [Capture].)
system administrator settings, PAL-format recorded data
cannot be played back properly. Conversely, when PAL For details on assigning functions, see “[CUSTOM Button
is selected, NTSC-format recorded data cannot be Control]” under “[General 2] Tab” (page 69).
played back properly.
Press the CUSTOM button.
CUSTOM button
The following appears during image capture.

Number of still images captured
CAPTURE 1
1234567890123456
Patient ID
v
The still image data is saved.
Recorded data entries are created when still images are
captured.
Be sure to proceed to Step 4 to stop recording operations.
For details on capturing still images, see “Capturing Still

Images” (page 40).
36 Step 3 Capture Still Images

Step 4 Stop Recording

xSTOP button
Recording stops, and the following appears.
END
1234567890123456
Tip
Recording will take longer to stop if data is being saved to

external media, in addition to the internal hard disk. Wait
a moment for the writing process to complete.
Step 4 Stop Recording 37

Recording and Playback Chapter 4
Manual Recording
Recording
1 Press the z REC button.
Images can be recorded manually or via contact switch. zREC button
This section describes how to record manually.
For details on configuring patient information and storage

destinations for recorded data beforehand, see
“Recording Preparation” (page 43).
Tip
For details on how to record via contact switch, contact
your local Sony representative.
Note on the auto delete function for

Recording starts.
recorded data If you press the MENU button while recording is in
The function automatically deletes recorded data, starting progress, the following screen appears.
with recorded data on external media with the oldest start
dates for recording, whenever the remaining capacity on
the unit’s internal hard disk becomes low. This is done to
maintain free space on the unit’s internal hard disk at all
times.
In addition, “REC” appears on the front panel display

while recording is in progress.
This appears when audio is
also being recorded.
REC 00:00:10
1234567890123456
Patient ID
38 Recording
2 To stop recording, press the x STOP button. 4 When the data transfer is complete, select [Close], and
If the [MENU] screen is displayed, you can also press
the ENTER button to stop recording. In such cases,
continue with the following steps.
ENTER button
The [MENU] screen appears again.
Tip
xSTOP button
You can record up to 24 continuous hours in one session,
3 If the [MENU] screen is displayed, a confirmation including the recording preparation time. After 24 hours,
message appears. Use the B and b buttons to select recording will stop automatically.

[Yes], and press the ENTER button.
Recorded data directory
Video data is stored in one of the following directories,
depending on the system administrator settings.
Video data directory
<uppermost folder of the external media>/<recording start
date (year, month, day, hour, minute, second)_patient ID>/
Recording stops. MOVIE/
A recorded data separator is created when recording or
stops. <uppermost folder of the external media>/<patient ID>/
If simultaneous saving to external media is enabled in <recording start date (year, month, day, hour, minute,
addition to saving to the unit’s internal hard disk, the second)>/MOVIE/
following screen appears. Wait a moment for the data
transfer to complete. Tips
• The order of the year, month, and day of the recording
date used in the storage directory is based on the date
format of the system settings.
• If the power supply is disconnected before the writing of
the data is complete, the validity of the written data
cannot be guaranteed.
• When recording to external media, the media can be
switched out up to three times for a single piece of
recorded data. When this limit is exceeded, the
“Exchange media limit exceeded” message appears on
the [End Recording] screen.
Recording 39
Still image directory
Capturing Still Images <uppermost folder of the external media>/<recording start
STILL/
or
You can capture a particular shot during a live
<uppermost folder of the external media>/<patient ID>/
transmission, and store it as a still image file.
<recording start date (year, month, day, hour, minute,
Still images can be captured manually or via contact
second)>/STILL/
switch. This section describes how to capture still images
manually.
Tip
Tips The order of the year, month, and day of the recording date
used in the storage directory is based on the date format of
• To capture still images manually, the capture function
the system settings.
must be assigned to the CUSTOM button. (The default
setting for the CUSTOM button is [Capture].)
• For details on contact switch controls, contact your local
Sony representative.
For details on assigning functions, see “[CUSTOM Button

Control]” under “[General 2] Tab” (page 69).
Manual Still Image Capture

To capture a still image, press the CUSTOM button at the
moment you want to capture the still image.
A chapter separator is also created at the position in which
the still image was captured.
CUSTOM button
Tip
You can configure format setting for still images files in
the [User Settings] screen – [Quality] tab.
For details on this setting, see “Configuring Image

Quality Settings” (page 24).
Still image data directory

Still image data is stored in one of the following
directories, depending on the system administrator
settings.
40 Capturing Still Images

A recorded data separator is created when recording
Stopping Recording stops.
If simultaneous saving to external media is enabled in
Operations addition to saving to the unit’s internal hard disk, the
following screen appears. Wait a moment for the data
transfer to complete.
Recorded data is not only created when recording
operations are performed, but also when still images are
captured. Perform the following to stop recording
operations, even if only still image capturing was
performed.
Manual Recording Stop

1 Press the x STOP button.
If the [MENU] screen is displayed, you can also press
the ENTER button to stop recording. 3 When the data transfer is complete, use the B and b
buttons to select [Close], and press the ENTER button.
ENTER button

xSTOP button The [MENU] screen appears again.
2 If the [MENU] screen is displayed, a confirmation

message appears. Use the B and b buttons to select Stopping Recording to External
[Yes], and press the ENTER button.
Media and Automatic Printing
Perform the following to stop recording operations to
external media and automatic printing operations that are
in progress.
1 If you want to display the [MENU] screen, press the

MENU button.
Recording stops.
2 Press the ENTER button.
The stop recording confirmation message appears on
the screen.
The “CANCEL YES/NO” message appears on the
front panel display.
3 Select [Yes] on the screen or [YES] on the front panel

display.
Recording to the external media stops.
Stopping Recording Operations 41

Recorded data directory
Video data is stored in one of the following directories, Playback
depending on the system administrator settings.
Video data directory You can play back the most recent recorded data stored on
<uppermost folder of the external media>/<recording start the unit’s internal hard disk via simple controls.
MOVIE/ You can also play back recorded data from search results.
or For details, see “Image Search” (page 49).
<uppermost folder of the external media>/<patient ID>/
<recording start date (year, month, day, hour, minute,
second)>/MOVIE/
Playing Back the Most Recent Data
Tip (Quick Playback)
The order of the year, month, and day of the recording date When you press the B PLAY button, the most recent
used in the storage directory is based on the date format of recorded data that is stored on the unit’s internal hard disk
the system settings. will play back.
BPLAY button
Playback operations
You can use the buttons on the front panel of the unit to
perform the following playback operations.
To fast forward playback
Press the M FF button.
Tip
Depending on the structure of the data, fast forward
playback may not be possible for the entire recording.
To rewind playback
Press the m REW button.
To pause playback
Press the X PAUSE button.
To resume playback, press the X PAUSE button again or
press the B PLAY button.
To stop playback
Tips
• If you press the MENU button during playback,
playback will stop.
42 Playback
• When NTSC is selected as the video format under the
system administrator settings, PAL-format recorded data
cannot be played back properly. Conversely, when PAL
Recording Preparation
is selected, NTSC-format recorded data cannot be
played back properly.
Before starting to record, enter information regarding the
• The playback video will be output from the connector
patient of the surgical procedure or examination, configure
that corresponds to the input connector that was used
the storage destination and quality settings for recorded
during recording. If the input connector used for
data, and then perform a test recording.
recording was changed anytime before you start
You can also register information for multiple patients in
playback, playback video will not be displayed.
advance, and simply recall the corresponding patient
information on the day of the procedure or examination.
You can prepare for recording and test record in the
[Recording Preparation] screen.
Patient Information and Data

Storage Settings
Enter information regarding the patient of the surgical
procedure or examination, and configure the storage

destination and quality settings for recorded data.

The [MENU] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Recording

Preparation], and press the ENTER button.
The [Recording Preparation] screen appears.
3 Enter patient information.

Select an item using the V, v, B, and b buttons, and
Recording Preparation 43
for that item. [Date of Birth]
[Patient Info] entry can be skipped. Select the year, month, and day in the setting screens
that appear, and press the ENTER button.
[Patient ID] 4 Configure storage settings for recorded data.

Enter an identification number for the patient using the
on-screen keyboard. Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the
ENTER button to display the setting screen for that
For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see item.
“Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29).
Tip
Certain symbols (\ / : ? * " < > | .) cannot be used for
the patient ID. In addition, the front panel display will
not display characters other than ASCII characters
0x20 to 0x7D.
[Patient Name]
Enter up to 20 characters in each field of the patient’s
name (1 character for the middle name) using the on-
screen keyboard.
[Doctor]
For details on the input fields for the patient name, see Select the name of the doctor performing the surgical
“[Patient Name Field]” (page 69). procedure or examination in the setting screen that
For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see appears, and press the ENTER button.
“Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29). This item can be skipped.
[Sex]
Select the patient’s gender in the setting screen that
Tip
You can register doctors in the [System Admin
Settings] screen – [Edit Doctor List] screen.
For details on this setting, see “Editing the Doctor
List” (page 90).
[Case]
Select the corresponding procedure in the setting
screen that appears, and press the ENTER button.
44 Recording Preparation
Tip Tips
The procedures must be registered beforehand. • If the external media is currently inserted and
For details on this setting, see “Registering Cases” recognized, the remaining recording times are also
(page 96). displayed.
• Servers will not be detected automatically.
[Video Quality] • When [Auto-Detect] is enabled and multiple media
Select the video image quality in the setting screen that are inserted, data will be recorded to the media in the
appears, and press the ENTER button. following order of priority: USB1 t DVD.
• You cannot change media types in the middle of
recording when [Auto-Detect] is enabled.

5 To perform a test recording, proceed to “Test
Recording” (page 48).
buttons to select [Done], and press the ENTER button.
Using a Hard Keyboard for Patient

Tip Information and Data Storage
You can configure a default setting for this item in the Settings
[User Settings] screen – [Quality] tab.
When [Keyboard Mode] is set to [Hard Keyboard] in the
For details on this setting, see “Configuring Image
[System Admin Settings] screen - [Device Settings]
Quality Settings” (page 24).
screen, you can configure patient information and data
[External Media] storage settings using only the connected keyboard.
When you want to simultaneously save to external
media in addition to saving to the unit’s internal hard
disk, configure these settings to specify the storage
destination for recorded data.
Select the storage destination in the setting screens that
appear, and press the ENTER button.
If you do not want to simultaneously record to external
media, select [Not Specified].
If you want the unit to detect the inserted media
automatically, select [Auto-Detect].
When hard keyboard mode is enabled, the following keys

function as follows.
Key Function
Tab Move to the next input field.
Shift+Tab Move to the previous input field.
R r (arrows) Select items.
Key Function 1 In the [Recording Preparation] screen, use the V, v, B,
and b buttons to select [Call List], and press the
Tt Move within entered text.
(arrows) ENTER button.
Enter Apply the setting, and close the [Recording
Esc Cancel the setting, and close the [Recording
Registering Multiple Patients in

Advance
You can register information for multiple patients of
procedures and examinations in advance. By doing so, you
can simply select the patient from the registered patient list The [Patient List] screen appears.
on the day of the procedure or examination and save time
on preparation. 2 Use the V and v buttons to select the patient to recall,
Registering Patients
Register patients for procedures and examinations to the

patient list.
1 Configure patient information and save settings for the

recorded data.
For details on patient information and save settings
for recorded data, see “Patient Information and Data
Storage Settings” (page 43).
2 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Add to List],

and press the ENTER button. The check box of the patient is selected.
3 Use the B and b buttons to select [Execute], and press

the ENTER button.
The patient is added to the patient list.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add any additional patients.

The [Recording Preparation] screen appears again.
Tip The patient information that was registered in advance
will be reflected in the [Recording Preparation] screen.
You can register up to 100 patients to the patient list. When
you exceed 100, existing patients will be overwritten
automatically starting with the oldest. Editing Registered Patient Settings
Edit patient information and save settings for recorded data
Recalling Patients that were registered in advance.
Recall patients that have been registered in advance.
1 In the [Recording Preparation] screen, use the V, v, B, Deleting Registered Patients from the List
and b buttons to select [Call List], and press the Delete patients that were registered in advance from the
ENTER button. list.
1 In the [Recording Preparation] screen, use the V, v, B,

and b buttons to select [Call List], and press the
ENTER button.
The [Patient List] screen appears.
2 Use the Vand v buttons to select the patient for which

you want to edit settings, and press the ENTER button.
The [Patient List] screen appears.

2 Use the Vand v buttons to select the patient to delete,
The check box of the patient is selected.
3 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Change], and

The check box of the patient is selected.
3 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Delete], and

The [Change Patient List] screen appears.
4 When you finish editing settings, use the V, v, B, and

b buttons to select [Apply], and press the ENTER
button. The patient entry is deleted.
The [Patient List] screen appears again.
3 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Done], and
Test Recording press the ENTER button.
Confirm whether images record properly.
When you perform a test recording, images record for five
seconds and then play back automatically.
1 In the [Recording Preparation] screen, use the V, v, B,

and b buttons to select [Test Record], and press the
ENTER button.

The following message appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Yes], and press the

ENTER button.
Recording starts, and the following screen appears

while test recording is in progress.
After images are recorded for five seconds, playback

starts automatically.
When the test recording is finished, the [Recording
Preparation] screen appears again.
4 Specify the search conditions.
Image Search Select an item using the V, v, B, and b buttons, and
press the ENTER button to display the text entry
screen for that item.
You can search for recorded data stored on the unit’s
internal hard disk.
Specifying Search Conditions

Search for recorded data by specifying conditions such as
patient ID and recording date.

[Patient ID]
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Recording List], and Enter an identification number for the patient using the
press the ENTER button. on-screen keyboard.
For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see

[Patient Name]
Enter the patient’s name using the on-screen keyboard.
[Doctor]
Select the name of the doctor performing the surgical
procedure or examination in the setting screen that
The [Recording List] screen appears.
3 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Search], and

[Recording Date]
Select the year, month, and day the images were
recorded in the setting screens that appear, and press
the ENTER button.
The [Search] screen appears.
Image Search 49
[Status]
Select whether the recorded data has been saved to Viewing Thumbnails of Recorded
external media in the setting screen that appears, and Data
You can view thumbnail images of recorded data in an
image list.
1 Select [Image List] for the operation box in the

[Recording List] screen.
2 In the [Recording List] screen, use the V and v buttons

to select the recorded data, and press the ENTER
button.
Tip
Select [Clear] and press the ENTER button to clear all
specified search conditions.
5 When you finish specifying search conditions, use the

V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Start], and press the

ENTER button.
A search for recorded data matching the specified
conditions is performed, and the results are displayed.
The [Image List] screen appears, and thumbnail
images of the recorded data are displayed.
Status of recorded data

The following icons appear based on the status of the
recorded data. 3 To switch between video and still image thumbnail
display, use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select the
Status Description Icon
[Display] box, and press the ENTER button.
Not saved to The recorded data has not
external media been saved to external
media. The icon disappears
when saving is completed.
Protected The recorded data is
protected and cannot be
deleted. The icon disappears
when the protection is
released.
The [Display] screen appears.
50 Image Search
4 Use the V and v buttons to select [Video], [Still], or
[All], and press the ENTER button.
The display changes.

BPLAY button
3 To play back by chapter, select the recorded data you

want to play back, and press the ENTER button.
Tips
• If [Video] is selected, the thumbnails are displayed by The [Image List] screen appears, and thumbnail
title or by chapter, depending on the [Image List images of the recorded data are displayed.
Display] setting in the [System Admin Settings] screen –
[Function Settings] screen – [General 2] tab. Note
• You can also select recorded data for printing or copying To display recorded data by chapter, set [Image List
to external media in the thumbnail display screen. Display] to [Chapter] in the [System Admin Settings]
screen – [Function Settings] screen.
For details on these settings, see “Processing Recorded
Data” (page 53). 4 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select the recorded
data image you want to play back.
Playback from the Search Results

List
2 To play back an entire recorded data entry, use the V

and v buttons to select the recorded data you want to
play back in the [Recording List] screen (search results
list), and press the B PLAY button.
5 Press the B PLAY button.

The recorded data that is highlighted plays back.
Note
Only the highlighted recorded data is played back.
Image Search 51
4 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Order] box, and
Sorting the Recorded Data List press the ENTER button.
You can sort the recorded data list by recording date,
patient ID, patient name, size, or save status.
1 In the [Recording List] screen, use the V, v, B, and b

buttons to select [Sort], and press the ENTER button.
The [Order] screen appears.
5 Use the V and v buttons to select [Descending] or

[Ascending], and press the ENTER button.
The [Sort] screen appears.

2 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Item] box, and

Depending on the selected category, the descending

and ascending orders are as follows.
Category Descending Ascending

[Recording Start with newest Start with oldest
Date]
[Patient ID] Alphabetical Reverse numerical
The [Item] screen appears. ordert numerical ordert
order reverse alphabetical
3 Use the V and v buttons to select a category, and press order
the ENTER button. [Patient Alphabetical Reverse numerical
Name] ordert numerical ordert
order reverse alphabetical
order
[Status] Start with data not Start with data saved
saved to external to external media
media
[Size] Start with largest Start with smallest
The [Sort] screen appears again.
The [Sort] screen appears again.
52 Image Search
6 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Execute], and
Processing Recorded
Data
You can process recorded data stored on the unit’s internal
hard disk in the following ways.
• Printing (page 53)
• Copying to External Media (page 55)
• Editing Patient Information (page 58)
• Protecting Recorded Data (page 59)
The recorded data is sorted according to the specified • Deleting Recorded Data (page 60)
order. • Viewing Information on Recorded Data (page 61)
Printing
You can select still images for printing from the

Tip
For details on configuring the number of images to print on
each sheet and other print settings, see “Configuring Print
Settings” (page 27).


button.
For details on displaying the [Recording List] Screen,
see “Image Search” (page 49).
The [Image List] screen appears.
3 If thumbnail images of video data are displayed,

switch to still image display.
For details on switching the display, see “Viewing
Thumbnails of Recorded Data” (page 50).
Processing Recorded Data 53

4 Select the check boxes for the recorded data you want 7 Use the V and v buttons to select [Execute], and press
to print. the ENTER button.
Select a thumbnail using the V, v, B, and b buttons,
and press the ENTER button to select or clear the
check box.
The [Print] screen appears.
8 Change the settings as necessary.
5 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select the

[Operation] box, and press the ENTER button.
9 If you want to enter a comment, use the V and v

buttons to select the [Comment] box, and press the
The [Operation] screen appears. ENTER button.
The on-screen keyboard appears.
6 Use the V and v buttons to select [Print], and press the
ENTER button. 10 Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a comment, select
[OK], and press the ENTER button.
Printing starts.
The remaining amount of paper is also displayed.
The [Image List] screen appears again.
54 Processing Recorded Data

Tip
2 Display the [Recording List] screen, use the V, v, B,
and b buttons to select the operation box, and press the
To cancel printing, select [Abort] and press the ENTER button.
ENTER button.
11 When printing is complete, press the ENTER button see “Image Search” (page 49).
while [Close] is selected.
The following screen appears.

3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Save to], and press

the ENTER button.
Copying to External Media
You can copy recorded data stored on the unit’s internal
hard disk onto a DVD disc, USB memory device, or
server.
Recorded data can be copied from the [Recording List]
screen or [Image List] (thumbnail display) screen.
Tip
Copying data to DVD discs is only possible on the
HVO-550MD. The [Recording List] screen appears again.
4 Select the check boxes for the recorded data you want
To select data for copying from the to copy.
[Recording List] screen
Select recorded data using the V and v buttons, and
This section describes how to select recorded data in the press the ENTER button to select or clear the check
[Recording List] screen for copying onto external media. box.
You can select whether to copy videos, still images, or
both with this procedure.
Tips
• If the power supply is disconnected before the writing of
the data is complete, the validity of the written data
cannot be guaranteed.
• When recording to external media, the media can be
switched out up to three times for a single piece of
recorded data. When this limit is exceeded, the
“Exchange media limit exceeded” message appears on
the [Save to] screen.
1 If you are copying to a DVD disc or USB memory

device, insert the media into the unit.

5 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Execute], and 7 Use the V and v buttons to select [Execute], and press
press the ENTER button. the ENTER button.
Copying of recorded data starts.
The [Save to] screen appears.
6 Configure save settings for the recorded data.

Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the
item.
Tip
To cancel copying, select [Abort] and press the
ENTER button.
[External Media]
8 Select [Close], and press the ENTER button.
Select the storage destination, and press the ENTER
button.
The [Recording List] screen appears again.

[File Server]
If [SERVER] is selected as the external storage
destination, select a file server (the server configured To select data for copying from the [Image
for each doctor), and press the ENTER button. List] (thumbnail display) screen
This section describes how to select thumbnail images of
recorded data in the [Image List] screen for copying onto
external media. You can select whether to copy videos or
still images with this procedure.
1 If you are copying to a DVD disc or USB memory

device, insert the media into the unit.


3 In the [Recording List] screen, use the V and v buttons 6 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select the
to select the recorded data, and press the ENTER [Operation] box, and press the ENTER button.
button.
The [Operation] screen appears.
7 Use the V and v buttons to select [Save to], and press

the ENTER button.
4 Switch to the thumbnail display for videos when you

want to copy video data, and switch to the thumbnail
display for still images when you want to copy still
image data.
For details on switching the display, see “Viewing
Thumbnails of Recorded Data” (page 50).
to copy.
Select a thumbnail using the V, v, B, and b buttons,
and press the ENTER button to select or clear the 8 Use the V and v buttons to select [Execute], and press
check box. the ENTER button.
Example: Still image display screen
The [Save to] screen appears.
9 Configure save settings for the recorded data.

item.

Copying of recorded data starts.
[External Media]
Select the storage destination, and press the ENTER
button.
Tip
To cancel copying, select [Abort] and press the

ENTER button.
11 Use the v button to select [Close], and press the

ENTER button.
[File Server]
If [SERVER] is selected as the external storage
destination, select a file server (the server configured
for each doctor), and press the ENTER button.
Editing Patient Information

10 Use the V and v buttons to select [Execute], and press You can edit the ID, name, and other patient information
the ENTER button. that is attached to recorded data and not yet configured.
Note
When [Change Patient Info.] is set [Not Used] in the
[System Admin Settings] screen - [Function Settings]
screen - [General 1] tab, you can only edit patient
information that has not yet been entered. Patient
information entered by a user cannot be edited.

ENTER button.

The [Operation] screen appears. The [Change] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Change], and press 5 Edit each item as necessary.
the ENTER button.
Select an item using the V, v, B, and b buttons, and
for that item.

3 Select the check box of the recorded data for which

you want to edit patient information.
For details on each item, see “Patient Information and
Select recorded data using the V and v buttons, and Data Storage Settings” (page 43).
press the ENTER button to select or clear the check
box. 6 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Execute], and
Tip
The patient information is changed, and the [Image
You can only edit patient information for one recorded List] screen appears again.
data entry at a time. If multiple recorded data entries
are selected, patient information editing will be
disabled.
Protecting Recorded Data
You can protect data to prevent accidental deletion.
Recorded data can be protected or protection can be
removed from the [Recording List] screen.

To select data for protection from the
This section describes how to select recorded data for
protection in the [Recording List] screen. Both videos and
still images will be protected with this procedure.

ENTER button.
The following screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Protect], and press The recorded data is protected, and the icon
the ENTER button. appears.

The icon appears for recorded data that is protected.
to protect. To remove protection
Select [UnProtect] in step 2 of the previous procedure, and
Select recorded data using the V and v buttons, and press the ENTER button. Perform the rest of the procedure
press the ENTER button to select or clear the check as shown.
box.
Deleting Recorded Data

You can delete recorded data stored on the unit’s internal
hard disk for particular surgical procedures or
examinations.
Recorded data can be deleted from the [Recording List]
screen.

Note
Recorded data that is deleted cannot be restored.
To select data for deletion from the

This section describes how to select recorded data for
deletion in the [Recording List] screen.

ENTER button. 4 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Execute], and

A confirmation message appears.
The following screen appears. 5 Use the B and b buttons to select [Yes], and press the
ENTER button.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Delete], and press
the ENTER button.
[
When deletion of the recorded data is complete, a

notification message will appear.
To return to the [Recording List] screen, press the
ENTER button.

Viewing Information on Recorded
to delete. Data
Select recorded data using the V and v buttons, and You can view information on recorded data stored on the
press the ENTER button to select or clear the check unit’s internal hard disk.
box.

button.

3 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Rec Info],

The information on recorded data is displayed.

System Administrator
Settings Chapter 5
Overview Displaying the [System
Admin Settings] Screen
You can set the initial configurations for various settings in
the [System Admin Settings] screen.
Configurations in the [System Admin Settings] screen 1 Press the MENU button.
must be performed by the system administrator.
• Language Settings (page 64)
Configure the display language and date display format.
• Date and Time Settings (page 65)
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Settings], and press
the ENTER button.
Configure the current date and time.

• Function Settings (page 68)
Configure initial settings related to recording.
• Device Settings (page 76)
Configure initial settings for external devices.
• Password Settings (page 82)
Register or edit the password for the system
administrator settings.
• Network Settings (page 83)
Configure initial settings related to the network, and
server.
• Initial User Settings (page 87)
Configure initial setting values related to recording
quality and storage media. The [Settings] screen appears.
• Editing the Doctor List (page 90)
Register and edit information regarding the doctors 3 Use the B and b buttons to select [System Admin
performing the surgical procedures and examinations. Settings], and press the ENTER button.
• Editing the Case List (page 94)
Register or edit entries for surgical procedures and
examinations.
• Auto Delete Settings (page 98)
Configure settings related to the auto delete function.
Overview / Displaying the [System Admin Settings] Screen 63

Tip
If password protection is enabled, a password entry

Language Settings
screen will appear.
Configure the display language and date display format.
4 Press the ENTER button.

1 In the [System Admin Settings] screen, use the V, v,
B, and b buttons to select [Language], and press the
ENTER button.
The [System Admin Settings] screen appears.
5 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select the settings

you want to configure, and press the ENTER button.
The [Language] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Language] box,

The setting screen for the selected item appears.

The serial number of the unit and the current software
version appear at the bottom left.
About the [Service Menu]

The [Service Menu] is a function reserved for service
personnel. The [Language] screen appears.
It cannot be used by general users.
3 Use the V and v buttons to select the display language,
The [Language] screen appears again.
64 Language Settings
4 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Date Format]
box, and press the ENTER button.
Date and Time Settings
Configure the current date and time.

B, and b buttons to select [Date and Time], and press
the ENTER button.
The [Date Format] screen appears.
5 Use the V and v buttons to select the date display

format, and press the ENTER button.
The [Date and Time] screen appears.
2 Configure the date.

1 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select the year
box (last two digits), and press the ENTER button.
[YYYY/MM/DD]
Display dates in year/month/day format.
[MM/DD/YYYY]
Display dates in month/day/year format.
[DD/MM/YYYY]
Display dates in day/month/year format.
The [Language] screen appears again.
6 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b The [Year (last 2 digits)] screen appears.
button. 2 Use the V and v buttons to select the last two digits
The configurations are saved, and the [System Admin of the year, and press the ENTER button.
Settings] screen appears again.
3 Configure the month and day in the same way.
Date and Time Settings 65

3 Configure the time in the same way. List of time zones
4 Configure the time zone and daylight saving time Time zone DST
settings. GMT-12:00 International Date Line West
Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the GMT-11:00 Midway Island
ENTER button to display the setting screen for that GMT-10:00 Hawaii
item.
GMT-09:00 Alaska a
[Time Zone] GMT-08:00 Tijuana, Baja California a
Select a time zone in the setting screen that appears, GMT-08:00 Pacific Time (US and Canada) a
GMT-07:00 Arizona
Only the difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean GMT-07:00 Chihuahua, La Paz, Mazatlan - Old a
Time) is displayed for each time zone setting. For
details on time zones, see “List of time zones” GMT-07:00 Chihuahua, La Paz, Mazatlan - New a
(page 66). GMT-07:00 Mountain Time (US and Canada) a
GMT-06:00 Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey - a
Old
GMT-06:00 Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey - a
New
GMT-06:00 Saskatchewan
GMT-06:00 Central America
GMT-06:00 Central Time (US and Canada) a
GMT-05:00 Indiana (East)
GMT-05:00 Bogota, Lima, Quito, Rio Branco
[Use Daylight Saving Time] GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada) a
Select whether to enable DST (daylight saving time) in GMT-04:30 Caracas
the setting screen that appears, and press the ENTER GMT-04:00 Santiago a
button. GMT-04:00 Manaos a
GMT-04:00 La Paz
GMT-04:00 Atlantic Time (Canada) a
GMT-03:30 Newfoundland and Labrador a
GMT-03:00 Greenland a
GMT-03:00 Georgetown
GMT-03:00 Buenos Aires a
GMT-03:00 Brasilia a
GMT-03:00 Montevideo a
5 When you finish configuration, use the V and v GMT-02:00 Mid-Atlantic a

buttons to select [Apply], and press the ENTER GMT-01:00 Azores a
button. GMT-01:00 Cape Verde Islands
The configurations are saved, and the [System Admin GMT Casablanca
Settings] screen appears again. GMT Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, a
Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
GMT Monrovia, Reykjavik
GMT+01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, a
Stockholm, Vienna
GMT+01:00 Sarajevo, Skopje, Warsaw, Zagreb a
GMT+01:00 Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris a
GMT+01:00 Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, a
Ljubljana, Prague
GMT+01:00 West Central Africa
66 Date and Time Settings

Time zone DST Time zone DST
GMT+02:00 Athens, Bucharest, Istanbul a GMT+10:00 Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney a
GMT+02:00 Amman a GMT+10:00 Guam, Port Moresby
GMT+02:00 Windhoek a GMT+10:00 Brisbane
GMT+02:00 Jerusalem a GMT+10:00 Hobart a
GMT+02:00 Cairo a GMT+11:00 Magadan, Solomon Islands, New
Caledonia
GMT+02:00 Harare, Pretoria
GMT+12:00 Auckland, Wellington a
GMT+02:00 Beirut a
GMT+12:00 Fiji Islands, Kamchatka, Marshall
GMT+02:00 Helsinki, Kiev, Riga, Skopje, Sofia, a
Islands
Tallinn, Vilnius
GMT+13:00 Nuku’alofa, Samoa
GMT+02:00 Minsk a
GMT+03:00 Kuwait, Riyadh
GMT+03:00 Tblisi
GMT+03:00 Nairobi
GMT+03:00 Baghdad
GMT+03:00 Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd a
GMT+03:30 Tehran a
GMT+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Muscat
GMT+04:00 Yerevan a
GMT+04:00 Caucasus Standard Time
GMT+04:00 Baku a

GMT+04:00 Port Louis a
GMT+04:30 Kabul
GMT+05:00 Islamabad, Karachi a
GMT+05:00 Yekaterinburg
GMT+05:00 Tashkent
GMT+05:30 Sri Jayawardenepura
GMT+05:30 Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi
GMT+05:45 Kathmandu
GMT+06:00 Astana, Dhaka
GMT+06:00 Almaty, Novosibirsk a
GMT+06:30 Yangon (Rangoon)
GMT+07:00 Krasnoyarsk a
GMT+07:00 Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
GMT+08:00 Irkutsk, Ulaanbaatar a
GMT+08:00 Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
GMT+08:00 Perth a
GMT+08:00 Taipei
GMT+08:00 Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong SAR,
Urumqi
GMT+09:00 Seoul
GMT+09:00 Yakutsk a
GMT+09:00 Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
GMT+09:30 Adelaide a
GMT+09:30 Darwin
GMT+10:00 Vladivostok a
Date and Time Settings 67

[General 1] Tab
Function Settings
Configure initial system settings.
Configure initial settings related to recording and external 1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [General 1] tab.
devices.
B, and b buttons to select [Function Settings], and Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the
press the ENTER button. ENTER button to display the setting screen for that
item.
The [Function Settings] screen appears.

[Facility Name]
2 Use the B and b buttons to select a tab, and configure Enter the facility name (up to 32 characters) using the
settings as necessary. on-screen keyboard.

[Digits in Patient ID]
Select the number of digits to use for patient ID
numbers in the setting screen that appears, and press
the ENTER button.
The default setting is [8]. Between 4 to 16 digits can be
used.
For details on each tab, see the following.

“[General 1] Tab” (page 68)
“[General 2] Tab” (page 69)
“[Video 1] Tab” (page 73)
“[Video 2] Tab” (page 75)

button.
The configurations are saved, and the [System Admin
68 Function Settings
[Add 0 to Patient ID]
Select whether to add zeros to patient IDs with lengths [General 2] Tab
shorter than the specified number of digits in the
Configure initial system settings.
setting screen that appears, and press the ENTER
button.
The default setting is [Use].
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [General 2] tab.

Select an item using the Vand v buttons, and press the
item.
[Patient Name Field]

Select the number of display fields for the patient
name in the setting screen that appears, and press the
ENTER button.
If you select [2] or [3], the patient name field will be
separated into first, middle, and last names.
[Prohibit Button Oper.]
[Change Patient Info.] Select whether to prohibit operation of the unit via the

Select whether to allow changes to patient information buttons on the front panel in the setting screen that
at any time in the setting screen that appears, and press appears, and press the ENTER button.
the ENTER button. The default setting is [Not Used].
Tip
3 To configure settings in other tabs, use the V, v, B,
and b buttons to select a tab. The prohibit button operation function does not apply
to the MENU, V, v, B, b, BACK, and ENTER buttons
If you are finished configuring [Function Settings], and the 1 (on/standby) switch.
use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and
press the ENTER button to save the configurations.
[CUSTOM Button Control]

Select the function to assign to the CUSTOM button in
the setting screen that appears, and press the ENTER
button.
The default setting is [Capture].
Function Settings 69
The functions that can be assigned are as follows. If you want to select [Use], be sure to import the logo.
Assignable Description For details on importing, see “To import a logo”

function (page 72).
Not Used A function is not assigned. [Image List Display]
Capture Capture still images. Select whether thumbnail images of videos in the
Audio Muting ON/ Enable or disable audio muting. [Image List] screen are displayed by title or chapter in
OFF the setting screen that appears, and press the ENTER
Input Signal Select Switch the input signal. button.
The input signal switches as The default setting is [Title].
follows with each press: DVI-D t
HDMI t VIDEO t S VIDEO.
Recording Display the [Recording
Preparation Preparation] screen.
Recording List Display the [Recording List]
screen.
Status Display ON/ Show or hide the status display.
OFF
Show Patient List Display the patient list.
Add to Patient List Add patients to the patient list.
Set Chapter Set a chapter. [Recovery]
Test Record Perform a test recording.
Select whether to return to the action that was being
performed when a recovery operation was executed in
the setting screen that appears, and press the ENTER
[Show Status] button.
Select whether to display various status information. The default setting is [Use].
[Advanced] button appears when you select [Use]. Recovery of recorded data is the only action
For details on this setting, see “To configure advanced performed when [Not Used] is selected.
status display settings” (page 71).
[Auto Eject DVD] (HVO-550MD only)
[Display Logo] Select whether to automatically eject DVD discs when
Select whether to display a logo in the [MENU] screen they are full in the setting screen that appears, and
in the setting screen that appears, and press the press the ENTER button.
ENTER button. The default setting is [Not Used].
[Show Rec Status]
Select whether to display recording status information
in the setting screen that appears, and press the
ENTER button.
If you select [Use], the recording status, the status of
data transfer to media, and other status information
will appear on the recording screens that are output.
Data is being written if the media status is green, and
an error has occurred if it is orange.
and b buttons to select a tab.
If you are finished configuring [Function Settings],
To configure advanced status display

settings
Individually select whether to display each status. [Show Play Status]
Select whether to display playback status information
1 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and in the setting screen that appears, and press the
press the ENTER button. ENTER button.
[Advanced] appears when [Show Status] is set to If you select [Use], patient information and other data

[Use]. will appear on the playback images of video outputs.
[Show Idle Status]

The [Advanced] settings screen appears. Select whether to display idle status information in the
2 Configure each setting. button.
Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the If you select [Use], printing and other status
ENTER button to display the setting screen for that information will appear during idle conditions (i.e.,
item. when recording or playback is stopped). Green
indicates printing in progress, and orange indicates
errors.
2 Copy the logo file onto a USB memory device.
Create a folder with the following name in the
uppermost directory of the USB memory device, and
copy the logo file.
Folder name: DisplayLogo
To configure advanced image list settings

Specify the selection state of recorded data when you
perform copy or print operations in the [Image List]
Tip screen.
If [Show Rec Status] or [Show Idle Status] is set to 1 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and
[Use] while [I/O Timing] is set to [Pass-Through], the press the ENTER button.
status information will not be displayed. In addition,
status information will not be updated during the auto
live function.
To import a logo
Import the logo file you want to display.
For details on preparing a logo file, see “To prepare a

logo file” (page 72).
1 Copy the logo file onto a USB memory device, and

insert the device into a USB 1 port on the front panel

of the unit. The [Advanced] settings screen appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Import], and press 2 Configure each setting.
the ENTER button.
The following message appears. ENTER button to display the setting screen for that
item.
3 Select [OK], and press the ENTER button.
When import of the logo file is complete, a notification

message will appear.
To prepare a logo file

To display a logo, prepare a logo file that can be imported
to the unit and copy it onto a USB memory device
beforehand.
1 Prepare the logo file.

The logo file must meet the following conditions.
File format: 24-bit bitmap
File name: MenuLogo.bmp
Size: 43 (height) × 400 (width) pixel
Background: RGB (102, 102, 102) gray
[Save to]
Select the selection state of recorded data when you
specify [Save to] for the [Operation] box.
The default setting is [Deselect All].
[I/O Timing]
Select the input and output timing in the setting screen
that appears, and press the ENTER button.
Select [Normal] as signal processing is usually
performed under normal circumstances. There will be
[Print]
a slight delay in signal outputs when [Normal] is
Select the selection state of recorded data when you
selected. Select [Pass-Through] for simultaneous input
specify [Print] for the [Operation] box.
and output timing without signal processing.
The default setting is [Deselect All].
The default setting is [Normal].

[Auto Live Still Image]
[Video 1] Tab Select the type of image to display when a video is
paused in the setting screen that appears, and press the
Configure recording settings. ENTER button.
The default setting is [Frame].
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Video 1] tab.

item.
[Region]
Select [NTSC] or [PAL] in the setting screen that
The default setting is [NTSC].
[Auto Live]
Select whether to use the auto live function in the
button.
When the auto live function is enabled and you capture
a still image, the captured image is displayed for the
duration specified with the [Auto Live Duration]
setting.
When using the auto live function, you can also select
whether to display a single captured image or multiple
images. [Audio]
In multi auto live, three or four captured images are Select whether to record audio in the setting screen
displayed depending on the display position setting. that appears, and press the ENTER button.
[Advanced] appears when [Multi] is selected. The default setting is [Record].
For details on this setting, see “To configure multi
auto live settings” (page 74).


If you are finished configuring [Function Settings],
Tip use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and
If [Auto Live] is set to [Single] or [Multi] while [I/O
Timing] is set to [Pass-Through], the auto live function
will not function. To configure multi auto live settings
[Auto Live Duration] Configure duration and position settings for the captured
This setting can be configured when [Auto Live] is set images that are displayed when using the multi auto live
to [Single] or [Multi]. function.
Select the duration for which still images are displayed
after capture in the setting screen that appears, and 1 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and
press the ENTER button. press the ENTER button.
The default setting is [0.5 sec].
[HD Recording Format] 2 Configure each setting.

Select the HD format to use during recording in the
setting screen that appears, and press the ENTER Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the
button. ENTER button to display the setting screen for that
The default setting is [1080i]. item.
[Duration] [Input Detect Duration]
Select the duration for which captured still images are Select from 0 to 3 seconds for the duration for which
displayed. input signals are detected.
The default setting is [3 sec]. The default setting is [3 sec].
[Position]
Tip
Select the position in which captured still images are
displayed. Image distortion may occur if a duration of 2 seconds
The default setting is [Left]. or less is selected.
The four most recent still images are displayed when
[Top] or [Bottom] is selected, and the three most [DVI Input Range]
recent still images are displayed when [Left] or [Right] Select between limited and full range for the range
is selected. mode during DVI input.
The tonal range for [Limited Range] is 16 to 235, and
[Monitor] the tonal range for [Full Range] is 0 to 255.

Select the monitor mode. The default setting is [Full Range].
The default setting is [Normal].
[Automatic Pause]
Select whether to automatically pause recording when
Tip
there is no input signal.
If the connected monitor is in full mode, the left and The default setting is [Not Used].
right edges of the still images displayed for the auto If you select [Use], recording will pause if there is no
live function may be cropped. In such cases, set input signal for 10 minutes.
[Monitor] to [Normal].
[HPD sink interlock]
3 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b Select whether to link the HPD (hot plug detect) sink
buttons to select [Apply], and press the ENTER of the device connected to the HDMI IN connector to
button. the source device.
The default setting is [Use].
The [Video 1] tab appears again.
Note
If the sink device is disconnected or turned off while
[Video 2] Tab recording is in progress, the recording may be
interrupted accordingly.
Configure recording settings.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Video 2] tab.

2 Configure each setting. If you are finished configuring [Function Settings],
item.
[Device] Tab
Device Settings
Configure settings for peripheral devices connected to the
unit.
Configure settings for external devices.
For details on devices that can be connected to the
1 In the [System Admin Settings] screen, use the V, v, HVO-500MD/550MD, contact your local Sony
B, and b buttons to select [Device Settings], and press representative.
the ENTER button.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Device] tab.

item.
The [Device Settings] screen appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select a tab, and configure

settings as necessary.
[USB 2], [USB 3]

Select the devices connected to USB 2 and 3 ports on
the rear panel of the unit in the setting screens that
The available settings include devices that are
compatible with the unit.
The default setting is [No Device].

“[Device] Tab” (page 76)
“[Contact Switch] Tab” (page 79)

button.
If you select a printer, be sure to configure the [Printer
The configurations are saved, and the [System Admin Settings].
For details on this setting, see “To configure printer
settings” (page 77).
Tip
The unit can recognize the Sony UP-DR80MD printer
automatically. To have the unit recognize UP-
DR80MD printers automatically, set the peripheral
device setting for the USB connector to which the
76 Device Settings
printer will be connected to [No Device]. Be aware If you are finished configuring [Device Settings], use
that the printer will not be recognized automatically the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and press
while recording or playback is in progress or while the the ENTER button to save the configurations.
[Device Settings] screen is displayed.
[USB 4] To configure printer settings
[No Device] appears for this setting on the When a UP-DR80MD is selected, configure the color
HVO-500MD/550MD, and the setting cannot be balance, brightness, and other settings.
changed.
[RS-232C]
1 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and
[No Device] appears for this setting on the
HVO-500MD/550MD, and the setting cannot be [Advanced] appears when a printer is selected.
changed.
[Remote Startup]
Select whether to link the power on/off operations of
remote systems via USB port 4 and the RS-232C
connector in the setting screen that appears, and press
the ENTER button.
The default setting is [Do Not Start].
The [Printer Settings] screen appears.

When [USB 4] or [RS-232C] is selected, the remote item.
system’s on/off operation will be linked to that of the
unit via the selected connector.
[Printer Used]
When a printer is specified in the above [USB 2],
[USB 3], or [RS-232C] setting, the printer’s name
appears here.
[Keyboard Mode]
Select whether to use the soft keyboard (i.e., on-screen
keyboard) or a hard keyboard in the setting screen that
The default setting is [Soft Keyboard].

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[Color Balance]
Adjust the color balance for cyan, magenta, and
yellow and red, green, and blue.
Select a correction value in the setting screens that
When import of the watermark file is complete, a

notification message will appear.
[Import Logo]
Import a logo file.
Copy the logo file onto a USB memory device, and
insert the device into a USB port on the unit.
For details on preparing a logo file, see “To prepare
a logo file” (page 79).
[Gray Balance]
Adjust the balance for achromatic colors. When you select [Import Logo] and press the ENTER
Select a correction value in the setting screens that button, the following message appears. Select [OK]
appear, and press the ENTER button. and press the ENTER button.
When import of the logo file is complete, a notification

message will appear.
[Bright]
Configure the [Sharpness], [Dark], [Gamma], and
button.
[Light] settings to adjust the brightness of printed
images.
Select a correction value in the setting screens that
The configurations are saved, and the [Device] tab

appears again.
[Import Watermark]
Import a watermark file. To prepare a watermark file
Copy the watermark file onto a USB memory device, To print watermarks, prepare a watermark file that can be
and insert the device into a USB port on the unit. imported to the unit and copy it onto a USB memory
device beforehand.
For details on preparing a watermark file, see “To
prepare a watermark file” (page 78).
1 Prepare the watermark file.
When you select [Import Watermark] and press the
The watermark file must meet the following
ENTER button, the following message appears. Select
conditions.
[OK] and press the ENTER button.
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• For A4 size paper The procedure for configuring the [Contact Switch 1]
File format: 24-bit bitmap and [Contact Switch 2] settings is the same.
File name: watermark_A4.bmp The default setting is [Not Used].
Size: 2392 × 3400 pixel
Color: 1 Use the V and v buttons to select the box for the
Background: RGB (255, 255, 255) white contact switch setting you want to configure, and
Watermark: RGB (0, 0, 0) black press the ENTER button.
• For letter size paper

File name: watermark_85x11.bmp
Size: 2464 × 3192 pixel
Color:
Background: RGB (255, 255, 255) white
Watermark: RGB (0, 0, 0) black
2 Copy the watermark onto a USB memory device.

Create a folder with the following name in the
The setting screen for the selected contact switch
copy the watermark file.
appears.
Folder name: Watermark
To prepare a logo file 2 Use the V and v buttons to select the function to
To print logos, prepare a logo file on the unit and copy it control, and press the ENTER button.
onto a USB memory device beforehand.

1 Prepare the logo file.
The logo file must meet the following conditions.

File name: printlogo_UP-DR80MD.bmp
Size: 94 (height) × 900 (width) pixel
2 Copy the logo file onto a USB memory device.

[Not Used]
Create a folder with the following name in the Disable use of the contact switch device.
copy the logo file. [Record Video/Pause]
Folder name: PrintLogo Control pause and resume functions while
recording videos.
[Record Still]
[Contact Switch] Tab Capture still images.
Configure these settings when you want to control the unit [Audio On/Off]
via contact switch devices connected to the contact switch Enable or disable audio output.
connectors on the rear panel of the unit, or when you want
to use the tally lamp control and video input switching [Set Chapter]
functions for the monitor. Insert a chapter separator without saving a still
image of the recording.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Contact Switch]
The [Contact Switch] tab appears again.
tab.
2 Configure the [Contact Switch 1] and [Contact Switch

2] settings.
Specify the function that the contact switch device will
control for each contact switch setting.
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3 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and 6 Use the V and v buttons to select [Apply], and
3 If you want to use the tally lamp control and video

input switching functions for the monitor, configure
The [Advanced] screen appears. the [Control Monitor] setting.
4 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Timing] box,
and press the ENTER button. 1 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Control
Monitor] box, and press the ENTER button.
The [Timing] screen appears.
5 Use the V and v buttons to select the control

timing, and press the ENTER button.
The default setting is [Falling Edge].
If [Record Still] is selected as the function to be The [Control Monitor] screen appears.
controlled, the [State] setting cannot be selected
here. 2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Use], and press
the ENTER button.
Tip
The pause control of the [Record Video/Pause]
function will not operate immediately after
recording starts. Wait about 5 seconds before
performing the control.
The [Advanced] screen appears again.
80 Device Settings
3 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and 5 Use the V and v buttons to select a pin number, and
From the eight pins on the monitor connector,
assign one pin each for camera signal inputs
(endoscopic image inputs), recorder signal inputs
(image inputs from this unit), and the recording
status tally lamp (tally lamp on/off) control.
The [Advanced] screen appears.
4 Use the V and v buttons to select the setting you

want to configure, and press the ENTER button.
The default setting is [Not Controlled]. Tips
• Pin number 5 is reserved for GND and cannot be
selected.
• The same pin number cannot be configured for
contact switches 1 and 2.
• Pin assignment settings will vary depending on
the monitor. Refer to the operating instructions

for your monitor.
The [Advanced] screen appears again.
6 When you finish configuration, use the V and v

[Camera Input] buttons to select [Apply], and press the ENTER
Configure this to output images from an endoscopic button.
device onto the monitor.
[Recorder Input]
Configure this to output images from this unit onto
the monitor.
[Tally Lamp]
Configure this to indicate the recording status via
the tally lamp on the monitor.
The pin assignment screen appears.

If you are finished configuring [Device Settings], use
the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and press
the ENTER button to save the configurations.
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3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Use], and press the
Password Settings ENTER button.
Configure password settings to prevent unauthorized

changes to the [System Admin Settings].
When password protection is enabled, a password entry
screen appears when [System Admin Settings] is selected
in the [Settings] screen.
Note
Be sure to write down the password in case you forget it.
The [System Admin Settings] cannot be accessed without
the password. Guard the password securely to maintain
security.
4 Use the V and v buttons to select [Apply], and press
the ENTER button.
To enable password protection The configuration is saved.
1 In the [System Admin Settings] screen, use the V, v, Tip

B, and b buttons to select [Password Settings], and The password is not configured under default conditions.
press the ENTER button. When configuring the password for the first time,
configure the new password in the [Change Password]
screen without entering an old password.
To change the password
1 In the [Password Settings] screen, use the V, v, B, and

b buttons to select [Change], and press the ENTER
button.
The [Password Settings] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select [Password Lock],

and press the ENTER button. The [Change Password] screen appears.
The [Password Lock] screen appears.
[Old Password]
Enter the old password using the on-screen keyboard.
82 Password Settings
Network Settings
Tip
The password is not configured under default Configure initial settings related to the network and server.
conditions. When configuring the password for the
first time, configure the new password in the [Change 1 In the [System Admin Settings] screen, use the V, v,
Password] screen without entering an old password. B, and b buttons to select [Network Settings], and
[New Password]
Enter up to 255 characters for the new password using
the on-screen keyboard.
Any character that can be entered on the on-screen
keyboard can be used in the password.
[Check New Password]
Reenter the new password using the on-screen
keyboard.
“Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29). The [Network Settings] screen appears.
3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Apply], and press 2 Use the B and b buttons to select a tab, and configure
the ENTER button. settings as necessary.

The new password is saved.

“[Network] Tab” (page 83)
“[File Server] Tab” (page 85)
“[NTP] Tab” (page 85)

button.
[Network] Tab
Configure these settings when using a network.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Network] tab.
Network Settings 83
2 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Network] box, [Preferred DNS server], and [Alternate DNS server]
and press the ENTER button. settings.
[IP Address]
Enter the IP address using the on-screen keyboard.
The [Network] screen appears.
3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Use], and press the “Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29).
ENTER button. [Subnet Mask]
Enter the subnet mask using the on-screen keyboard.
[Default Gateway]
Enter the IP address for the default gateway using the
on-screen keyboard.
If you are only using a local network and not

connecting to other networks, do not configure this
setting.
4 Configure each setting. For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see
ENTER button to display the setting screen for that [Obtain DNS server address automatically]
item. In the [Obtain DNS server address automatically]
screen that appears, select [Use] to obtain the IP
address for the DNS server automatically, or select
[Not Used] to specify the IP address manually, and
then press the ENTER button.
If you select [Not Used], be sure to configure the
[Preferred DNS server] and [Alternate DNS server]
settings.
[Obtain an IP address automatically]

In the [Obtain an IP address automatically] screen that
appears, select [Use] to use the DHCP to obtain an IP
address automatically, or select [Not Used] to assign a
static IP address manually, and then press the ENTER
button. [Preferred DNS server]
If you select [Use], the IP address, subnet mask, and Enter the IP address for the preferred DNS server
default gateway will be displayed as read-only. using the on-screen keyboard.
If you select [Not Used], be sure to configure the [IP If you do not have nor need a preferred DNS server, do
Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], not configure this setting.
84 Network Settings
For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see 4 Configure each setting.
[Alternate DNS server] ENTER button to display the setting screen for that
Enter the IP address for the alternate DNS server using item.
the on-screen keyboard.
If you do not have nor need an alternate DNS server,
do not configure this setting.

If you are finished configuring [Network Settings], use
[Server Name]
Enter the server name using the on-screen keyboard.
[File Server] Tab For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see
Configure these settings when specifying a server as the
storage location for recorded data. [Share Name]
Enter the share name using the on-screen keyboard.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [File Server] tab. Use only alphanumeric characters and symbols
(excluding " = / \ [ ] : | < > + ; , ? *).

2 Use the V and v buttons to select the [Server] box, and For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see
press the ENTER button. “Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29).
[User Name]
Enter a user name using the on-screen keyboard.
[Password]
Enter the password using the on-screen keyboard.

The [Server] screen appears. and b buttons to select a tab.
3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Common Setting If you are finished configuring [Network Settings], use
(Share)], and press the ENTER button. the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and press
[NTP] Tab
Configure these settings to obtain the current time from the
NTP server.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [NTP] tab.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select the [NTP] box, and

Settings items for common setting (share) server press the ENTER button.
appear.
Network Settings 85
If you are finished configuring [Network Settings], use
The [NTP] screen appears.
3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Use], and press the

ENTER button.
Settings items for the NTP server appear.

item.
[Address]
Enter the address for the NTP server using the on-
screen keyboard.
[Port No.]
Enter the port number using the on-screen keyboard.
86 Network Settings
[Quality] Tab
Initial User Settings
Configure quality settings for videos.
The settings configured here will be used as the initial
Configure initial setting values related to recording quality values for the [Quality] tab in the [User Settings] screen.
and storage media.
The settings configured here will be used as the initial 1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Quality] tab.
default settings when recording.
2 Configure the quality setting for videos.
B, and b buttons to select [Initial User Settings], and Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the
press the ENTER button. ENTER button to display the setting screen for that
item.
The [Initial User Settings] screen appears.

[Quality]
2 Use the B and b buttons to select a tab, and configure Select the video image quality in the setting screen that
settings as necessary. appears, and press the ENTER button.
Tip
For details on each tab, see the following. [Rec Time] displays the following information.
“[Quality] Tab” (page 87)
available for USB media (500 GB).
“[Save] Tab” (page 88) • For the HVO-550MD: Estimated recording time
button.
Initial User Settings 87

3 Configure the quality settings for still images. [Capture]
Select whether to use the frame capture or field capture
Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the mode in the setting screen that appears, and press the
ENTER button to display the setting screen for that ENTER button.
item.
Tip
[Format] [Rec Quantity] displays the following information.

Select a format for still image files in the setting screen • For the HVO-500MD: Estimated recording time
that appears, and press the ENTER button. available for USB media (500 GB).

button.
The [System Admin Settings] screen appears again.
[Save] Tab
[Quality]
This setting can be configured when [Format] is set to Configure settings related to external media used to store
[JPEG]. recorded data.
Select the still image quality in the setting screen that
appears, and press the ENTER button. 1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Save] tab.

item.
88 Initial User Settings

[External Media]
Select the external concurrent storage destinations in
the setting screens that appear, and press the ENTER
button.
The default setting is [Not Specified].
Tip
When recorded data with the same patient ID is
created, a new recording date folder is created under
the patient ID folder, and the recorded data is saved to
[Record Save to Media] the new folder.
Select the external storage media to which to copy the
recording list in the setting screen that appears, and 3 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b
press the ENTER button. buttons to select [Apply], and press the ENTER
The default setting is [USB 1]. button.
To configure metadata output settings

When metadata output is enabled, specify the information

to output and the format of the metadata.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select [Advanced], and

[Metadata Output]
Specify whether to output metadata.
The [Advanced] screen appears.

[Advanced] appears when you select [Use].
For details on this setting, see “To configure metadata
output settings” (page 89).
[Folder Structure]
Select the directory structure that will be used when
writing to external media in the setting screen that
The default setting is [Date + Patient ID].
Initial User Settings 89

Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the Editing the Doctor List
item.
Register and edit information regarding the doctors
performing the surgical procedures and examinations.
The doctor information registered here will be used as the
initial settings that appear in the other setting screens. You
can register up to 100 doctors.
Registering Doctor Information

Register the name of the doctor, and configure the initial
settings for each doctor.
[Recording Date] 1 In the [System Admin Settings] screen, use the V, v,

Select whether to output the recording date and time as B, and b buttons to select [Edit Doctor List], and press
metadata. the ENTER button.
The default setting is [Output].
[Patient Info.]
Select whether to output patient information (patient
ID, patient name, gender, date of birth) as metadata.
[Doctor]
Select whether to output the name of the doctor as
metadata.
[Case]
Select whether to output the name of the procedure as The [Edit Doctor List] screen appears.
metadata.
The default setting is [Output]. 2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Add], and press the
[Facility Name] ENTER button.
Select whether to output the name of the facility as
metadata.
[Metadata Format]
Select [XML] or [TXT].
The default setting is [TXT].
[Encryption]
Select whether to encrypt the metadata that is output.
[Key]
Configure this when [Encryption] is set to [Use]. The The [Add Doctor] screen appears.
key is configured using 32 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9,
a to f).

button.
The [Save] tab appears again.
90 Editing the Doctor List

3 Use the B and b buttons to select a tab, and configure For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see
settings as necessary. “Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29).
[Video Quality]
Select the video image quality in the setting screen that
The default setting is the setting configured in the
[System Admin Settings] screen - [Initial User
Settings] screen.

“[General] Tab” (page 91)
“[File Server] Tab” (page 91)
“[Print] Tab” (page 92) [External Media]
Select the external storage destinations in the setting
4 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b screens that appear, and press the ENTER button.
buttons to select [Add], and press the ENTER button.
The doctor information is added.

[General] Tab
Configure general settings such as the doctor name and
storage destination.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [General] tab.

2 Configure each setting. buttons to select [Add], and press the ENTER button.
Select an item using the V and v buttons, and press the The [Edit Doctor List] screen appears again.
item.
The [No.] setting is assigned automatically and cannot
be changed. [File Server] Tab
Configure server settings.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [File Server] tab.

item.
[Name]
Enter the name of the doctor (up to 20 characters)
using the on-screen keyboard.
Editing the Doctor List 91

[Password]
Enter the password using the on-screen keyboard.

buttons to select [Add], and press the ENTER button.
The [Edit Doctor List] screen appears again.
[Server]
Configure these settings when specifying a server as
the storage location for recorded data. [Print] Tab
Select the file server type in the setting screen that
appears, and press the ENTER button. Configure print settings.
1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Print] tab.

item.
If you select [Share (CIFS)], setting items for the

server appear. Configure the following settings.
[Printer]
Displays the name of the connected printer.
[Layout]
Select the number of still images to print on a single
[Server Name] sheet.
Enter the server name using the on-screen You can select to use the system setting or select from
keyboard. 1 × 1 (1 image), 1 × 2 (2 images), 2 × 2 (4 images),
2 × 3 (6 images), 2 × 4 (8 images), 3 × 3 (9 images),
For details on using the on-screen keyboard, see 3 × 4 (12 images), 3 × 5 (15 images), or 3 × 6 (18
“Using the On-Screen Keyboard” (page 29). images).
[Share Name]
Enter the share name using the on-screen keyboard. 3 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b
Use only alphanumeric characters and symbols buttons to select [Add], and press the ENTER button.
(excluding " = / \ [ ] : | < > + ; , ? *). The [Edit Doctor List] screen appears again.
[User Name]
Enter a user name using the on-screen keyboard.
92 Editing the Doctor List

2 After editing the settings, select [Apply] and press the
Sorting the Doctor List ENTER button.
1 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select a doctor entry

to reposition, select [Up] or [Down], and then press the
ENTER button.
The configurations are saved.
For details on each setting, see the following.
The doctor entry moves up or down one position at a “[General] Tab” (page 91)
time. “[File Server] Tab” (page 91)
2 Use the v button to select [Apply], and press the “[Print] Tab” (page 92)
ENTER button.
Note
Settings] screen appears again. If you change the doctor name, you will not be able to use

the previous doctor name to search for recorded data
attributed to that name.
Editing Doctor Information
1 Use the V, v, B and b buttons to select a doctor entry Deleting Doctor Entries
to edit, select [Edit], and then press the ENTER button.
1 Use the V and v buttons to select a doctor entry to
delete, select [Delete], and then press the ENTER
button.
The [Edit Doctor] screen appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Yes], and press the

ENTER button.
The doctor entry is deleted.
3 Use the v button to select [Apply], and press the

ENTER button.
Editing the Doctor List 93

Editing the Case List
Register or edit categories and entries for surgical cases
and examinations.
The case information that is registered here will be used in
the case lists that appear in other screens.
Registering Categories
Register categories for exams.
1 In the [System Admin Settings] cases, use the V, v, B,

and b buttons to select [Edit Case List], and press the
ENTER button.
The [Edit Case List] screen appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Edit], and press the

ENTER button.
The [Edit Category List] screen appears.
94 Editing the Case List

3 Use the B and b buttons to select [Add], and press the The category moves up or down one position at a time.
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
The configurations are saved, and the [Edit Case List]
screen appears again.
Editing Category Names

1 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select a category to
rename, select [Edit], and then press the ENTER
button.
The [Add] screen appears.
4 Configure a category name, select [Add], and press the

ENTER button.
A sequential number is assigned to [No.]
automatically and cannot be changed.

The [Edit] screen appears.
[Category]
Enter up to 20 characters for the category name using 2 Rename the category, select [Apply], and then press
the on-screen keyboard. the ENTER button.

5 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and

The category is added.
ENTER button.
Sorting the Category List The configuration is saved.
1 Use the V and v buttons to select a category to

reposition, select [Up] or [Down], and then press the
ENTER button.
Deleting Categories
1 Use the V and v buttons to select a category to delete,
select [Delete], and then press the ENTER button.
Editing the Case List 95

A confirmation message appears. The [Category] screen appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Yes], and press the 3 Select the appropriate category, and press the ENTER
ENTER button. button.
The category is deleted.

ENTER button.
The configurations are saved, and the [Edit Case List]
screen appears again.
Note
If you delete a category, all cases registered to that

category will also be deleted. 4 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Add], and
Registering Cases
Register cases.

B, and b buttons to select [Edit Case List], and press
the ENTER button.
The [Add] screen appears.
5 Configure a case name, select [Add], and press the

ENTER button.
A sequential number is assigned to [No.]
automatically and cannot be changed.
The [Edit Case List] screen appears.
2 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Category] box,

[Case]
Enter up to 20 characters for the case name using the
on-screen keyboard.
96 Editing the Case List

6 Use the V, v, B, and b buttons to select [Apply], and

The case is added.
ENTER button.
Sorting the Case List The configuration is saved.
1 Use the V and v buttons to select a case to reposition,
select [Up] or [Down], and then press the ENTER
button. Deleting Cases
1 In the [Edit Case List] screen, use the V and v buttons
to select a case to delete, select [Delete], and then press
the ENTER button.

The case moves up or down one position at a time.

ENTER button.
Settings] screen appears again. 2 Use the B and b buttons to select [Yes], and press the
ENTER button.
The case is deleted.
Editing Case Names
1 Use the V and v buttons to select a case to rename, ENTER button.
select [Edit], and then press the ENTER button.
The [Edit] screen appears.
2 Rename the case, select [Apply], and then press the

ENTER button.
Editing the Case List 97

Auto Delete Settings
Configure the threshold value that will be used for the
function.

B, and b buttons to select [Auto Delete], and press the
ENTER button.
The [Auto Delete Setting] screen appears.
2 Configure the auto delete threshold value.

1 Select [Auto Delete Value], and press the ENTER

button.
The [Auto Delete Value] screen appears.
2 Use the V and v buttons to select the auto delete

threshold value, and press the ENTER button.
The default setting is [10%].
3 Use the V and v buttons to select [Apply], and press

the ENTER button.
The configuration is saved.
98 Auto Delete Settings

Miscellaneous Chapter 6
Error Messages
Front panel display Description Solution

First line Second line
INITIALIZE ERR. 0000 Startup error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
local Sony representative.
If the power supply is inadvertently shut off while
the unit is in operation or if you turn off the unit
improperly, the internal HDD may be damaged and
the same error may occur at the next startup. The
unit may start up normally after about 15 minutes in
some cases, but the internal HDD is still in a
damaged state. We recommend replacing the
internal HDD in such cases. Contact your local
Sony representative.
SYSTEM ERR. 0001 Application communication error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0100 to 0199 System fan/temperature error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0200 to 0299 Internal HDD error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0300 to 0399 Database error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0400 to 0499 Recovery failure Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0500 to 0599 File data error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0600 to 0699 Capture board error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0700 to 0799 Optical drive error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0800 to 0899 Audio device error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 0900 to 0999 Front panel error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
SYSTEM ERR. 1000 to 1999 Application error Restart the unit. If the error persists, contact your
MAX REC DATA Patient ID Limit for recorded data reached The limit for the number of recorded data entries
has been reached. Delete any unnecessary
recorded data.
Error Messages 99
Front panel display Description Solution
First line Second line
MAX CHAPTER Patient ID Limit for chapters reached The limit for the number of chapters has been
reached. Stop the recording operation.
NO REC DATA Patient ID No recorded data Recorded data for quick playback does not exist.
HDD LACK Insufficient space on internal HDD The remaining space on the internal hard disk is
low. Delete any unnecessary recorded data.
HDD FULL Internal HDD full There is no remaining space on the internal hard
disk. Delete any unnecessary recorded data.
KEY INHIBIT Front panel buttons disabled Button operations on the front panel are disabled.
WARN. FAN System/CPU fan warning A fan rotation malfunction has occurred. Contact
your local Sony representative.
WARN. TEMP. System/CPU temperature warning An internal temperature error has occurred. Check
your operating environment.
WARN. HDD Internal HDD warning or error An internal HDD error has occurred. Contact your
ERR.BATTERY Battery dead The battery is dead. Contact your local Sony
representative.
100 Error Messages

Symptom Cause and solution
Troubleshooting The unit cannot • You are using write-protected
record data. media.
tUse media on which data can be
Be sure to check the following if a problem occurs. If the recorded.
• The remaining storage capacity on
problem persists, contact your local Sony representative.
the media is insufficient.
tReplace the media.
Symptom Cause and solution • You are using an unsupported DVD
disc.
The unit does not • The power cord is not connected. tUse a DVD disc that is compatible
turn on when the tMake sure that the cord is with the unit (page 30).
1 (on/standby) connected to the power outlet and
switch is pressed. that the AC adapter and DC power The image freezes This unit stops playback between
cord are properly connected. and audio is cut for titles, and resumes playback after
brief (about one about one second. This is not a
The buttons on the • Static electricity can have adverse second) moments malfunction.
unit do not function. effects on the functioning of the unit. during playback.
Recording, tTurn off the 1 (on/standby) switch,
playback, and other disconnect the AC adapter and DC Data on the disc is Contact your local Sony
operations do not power cord, and then wait a damaged. representative.
function properly. moment before reconnecting the
AC adapter and DC power cord and
turning on the unit.
The disc tray does The disc tray may take a few seconds
not open when the to open after you record or edit data
Z EJECT button is on the disc. This is because the unit is
pressed. adding certain required information
onto the disc. It is not a malfunction.
The unit turns on, • The connection cables are
but images do not disconnected from the input and
appear or are output connectors on the rear panel
distorted. of the unit.
tMake sure that the cables are
connected properly (page 18).
• The input and output connections on
the rear panel of the unit are
incorrect.
• The connection cables are
damaged.
tCheck the cables.
There is no audio, • The connection cables are
or the audio is disconnected from the input and
noisy. output connectors on the rear panel
of the unit.
• The input and output connections on
the rear panel of the unit are
incorrect.
• The connection cables are
damaged.
tCheck the cables.
• The unit is in fast playback or fast
reverse playback mode.
tPress the B PLAY button
(page 17).
Troubleshooting 101
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Recording devices
Specifications Internal hard disk drive
500 GB
DVD drive (1) (HVO-550MD only)
Supported media: DVD-R (single layer)
HVO-500MD/HVO-550MD
Input connectors
General
HDMI (Type A) (1)
Power requirement
DVI-D (DVI 19-pin) (1)
+12 V to +24 V DC (supply from
TMDS (single link)
AC-80MD AC adaptor)
S VIDEO (Mini DIN 4-pin type) (1)
Input current HVO-500MD: 3.2 A to 1.6 A
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) Sync negative
HVO-550MD: 3.5 A to 1.8 A
C (BURST): 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω) (NTSC)
Operating temperature
C (BURST): 0.3 Vp-p (75 Ω) (PAL)
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
VIDEO (BNC type) (1)
Operating humidity
Composite
20% to 80% (Maximum wet-bulb
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
temperature: 30 °C (86 °F)) (no
Sync negative
condensation)
AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) (1)
Operating pressure
1.4 Vrms (full bit), input impedance
700 hPa to 1,060 hPa
10 kΩ or higher, unbalanced
Storage and transport temperature
DC IN (DIN 3-pin)
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
AC adapter
Storage and transport humidity
20% to 90% (Maximum wet-bulb Output connectors
temperature: 30 °C (86 °F)) (no HDMI (Type A) (1)
condensation) DVI-D (DVI 19-pin) (1)
Storage and transport pressure TMDS (single link)
700 hPa to 1,060 hPa S VIDEO (Mini DIN 4-pin type) (1)
Mass HVO-500MD: Approx. 2.9 kg Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) Sync negative
(6 lb. 6.3 oz.) C (BURST): 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω) (NTSC)
HVO-550MD: Approx. 3.2 kg C (BURST): 0.3 Vp-p (75 Ω) (PAL)
(7 lb. 0.88 oz.) VIDEO (BNC type) (1)
Dimensions 212.0 × 287.7 × 105.5 mm (8 3/8 × 11 3/8 Composite
× 4 1/4 in.) (w × d × h, including 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
protrusions) Sync negative
212.0 mm (8 3⁄8 in.) AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) (1)
1.4 Vrms (full bit), load impedance
10 kΩ, unbalanced
Other Interfaces
USB (Type A) (3)
287.7 mm (11 3⁄8 in.)
USB 2.0
USB (Type B) (1)
USB 2.0
Network (RJ-45) (1)
1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX
REMOTE RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) (1)
REMOTE contact switch (stereo mini jack) (2)
REMOTE MONITOR (RJ-45) (1)
DC IN (3-pin) (1)
Equipotential connector
105.5 mm
(4 1⁄4 in.)
Accessories supplied
Before Using This Unit (1)
CD-ROM (Instructions for Use) (1)
Warranty booklet (1)
AC-80MD AC adapter (1)
Specifications 103
AC-80MD Instructions for Use (1) Notes
Service Contact List (1) • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded
successfully.
Optional accessories SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
FS-24 Foot Switch KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT
Caution OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING
MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY
The FS-24 has an Ingress Protection rating of IPx3. OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD
Therefore, do not operate it environments exposed to CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.
splashing liquids (e.g., surgical operating rooms). For • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use.
safety, use a device with a rating of IPx6 or higher when SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
operating in such environments. KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT
REMOTE contact switch connectors OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
Connector specifications (stereo mini jack) DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE
WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON
3
WHATSOEVER.
2 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY
KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY
1 THIRD PARTIES.
1 GND • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, REPAIR,
OR REPRODUCTION OF ANY DATA RECORDED ON
2 TRIGER SIGNAL (TTL)
THE INTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM, RECORDING
If the status changes for at least 100 msec, the action MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY
configured in the REMOTE contact switch settings will OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS.
start. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE TERMINATION
3 BUSY STATUS (TTL) OR DISCONTINUATION OF ANY SERVICES RELATED
HIGH level will be initiated according to the REMOTE TO THIS UNIT THAT MAY RESULT DUE TO
contact switch settings. CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY KIND.
Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.
Medical Specifications
Protection against harmful ingress of
water:
Ordinary
Degree of safety in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air
or with oxygen or nitrous oxide:
Not suitable for use in the presence of
a flammable anesthetic mixture with
air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide
Mode of operation:
Continuous
104 Specifications
L T
Index Language settings 64 Test recording 48
Logos 28 Thumbnail display 50
Troubleshooting 101
A M
Auto delete function 98 Monitor controls 80 U
Multi auto live 74 USB indicator 17
C User settings 23
Capture 40 N
Compatible discs 30 Network 83 V
Contact switches 79 Network settings 83 Video 1 73
Copying data 55 NTP 85 Video 2 75
CUSTOM Button 69 Video data directory 39, 42
O
D On/standby switch 21 W
Date and time settings 65 On-screen keyboard 29 Watermark 28
Deleting data 60
Device settings 76
DVD indicator 18 P
Password settings 82
Patient ID 68
E Patient information 58
Editing the case list 94 Peripheral devices 76
Editing the doctor list 90 Playback 42
Error messages 99 Print 92
External media 45 Print settings 27
Printing 53
F Protecting data 59
File server 85, 91
Function Keys 32 Q
Function keys 32 Quality 87
Function settings 68 Quick playback 35, 42
Index
G R
General 91 Recording 38
General 1 68 Recording list 49, 52
General 2 69 Recording preparation 43
Registering cases 96
H Registering categories 94
Registering doctor information 90
Hard keyboard 45
Registering patients 46
HDD indicator 17
Removing protection 60
I S
Image list 50, 51
Save settings 88
Image quality settings 24
Searching images 49
Initial user settings 87
SERVER indicator 17
Input selection 23
Specifications 103
Input Signal 23
Still image capture 40
Still image directory 40
K System administrator settings 63
Keyboard mode 32, 45
Index 105

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Instructions for Use

© 2014 Sony Corporation

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

For the customers in Canada

This unit has been certified according to Standard CAN/

Important safeguards/notices for use in the

2. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the

3. The leakage current could increase when connected to

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions

IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/ ±1 kV for input/

IEC 61000-4-5 ±2 kV line(s) to

Recommended separation distance

Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms d = 1.2

Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d = 1.2 80 MHz to 800 MHz

Where P is the maximum output power rating of the

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined

Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the customers in the U.S.A.

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

12 Please Read First

In the event of operating problems

Simultaneously record data to one of two Printer

The FS-24 has an Ingress Protection rating of IPx3.

System Configuration Example 15

16 Names and Functions of Parts

a Front panel display b / M button

For details on assigning functions, see “[CUSTOM ENTER button

Names and Functions of Parts 17

display. Displays the status of the DVD drive.

l Disc tray (HVO-550MD only) Lit orange An error has occurred.

18 Names and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of Parts 19

a HDMI output connector (Type A)

b DVI-D output connector (19-pin DVI)

c S VIDEO output connector (4-pin mini DIN)

d VIDEO output connector (BNC type)

B Video input block

a HDMI input connector (Type A)

b DVI-D input connector (19-pin DVI)

c S VIDEO input connector (4-pin mini DIN)

d VIDEO input connector (BNC type)

20 Names and Functions of Parts

3 Connect the AC power cord of the AC adapter to an

To turn on power or enter standby during

Connections / Turning the Unit On and Off 21

To completely shut off the power supply, disconnect the

For details on system settings, see “System Administrator

Settings” (page 63).

22 Configuring System Settings

Settings (User Settings)

6 When you finish configuration, use the V, v, B, and b

The [Settings] screen appears.

3 Use the B and b buttons to select [User Settings], and

The [User Settings] screen appears.

Configuring Recording Settings (User Settings) 23

1 Use the B and b buttons to select the [Quality] tab.