Installation guide

Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware
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Connecting the Ultrasound Machine
After installing the video capture device, you must establish a connection between the
ultrasound machine (i.e., the video source) and the workstation.
One of the following cables can be used for the video connection:
• S-Video cable — This cable has a round end with six prongs. S-Video transmits
separate signals for color and brightness, producing a sharper image. Use an S-Video
cable if you can because it offers more scan lines than Composite Video, and can yield
higher quality video. Older ultrasound machines may not support S-Video cable.
• Composite Video cable — Composite Video transmits all information as one signal.
This cable may require that you use a BNC to RCA adapter.
> To connect an S-Video cable
1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video Output port on the ultrasound
machine.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video Input port on the video
capture device on the workstation.
> To connect a Composite Video cable
1. Connect one end of the Composite Video cable to the Video Out port on the
ultrasound machine. You need to use the BNC to RCA adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the Composite Video cable to the Input port on the
workstation.