Instructions for Use

IMAGINA
PENTAX Medical Video Processor EPK- i5500c

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 Instructions for Use
This Instructions for Use (hereinafter referred to as “IFU”) contains essential information, such as operating
procedures and handling precautions, on using this video processor safely and effectively. Before use, fully
understand the contents of, and properly follow, this IFU and the instruction manuals of all equipment
that are going to be used in combination. Do not use this video processor for any purpose other than
its intended use. Inappropriate use of the product may result in damage to the equipment or injuries,
including, but not limited to, burns, electric shock, perforation, infection, and bleeding.
This IFU does not describe specific endoscopic procedures. The specific procedures should be determined
according to the discretion of a medical professional.
If you have any questions or concerns about any information in this IFU, contact your local PENTAX Medical
service facility.
The content of the IFU may be changed without prior notice.
Unauthorized reproduction of any part of this IFU is prohibited.
Keep this IFU and all related instruction manuals in a safe, accessible location.
Descriptions in this IFU are based on the touch panel and the monitor with English set as their display language.

Signal words and symbols

Signal words
The following signal words are used throughout this IFU.

Warning Indicates a situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate

Caution
injury or damage to equipment if not avoided.

Note Indicates supplementary or useful information regarding use.

Symbols
Symboles
The meaning(s) of the symbol(s) on the video processor are as follows:

Symbol Description Display Position

Endoscope
This indicates where to connect the endoscope. Front of the
Endoscope processor
Ce symbole indique où l’endoscope doit être raccordé.
Type BF Applied Part
(Safety degree specified by IEC 60601-1)
This indicates a Type BF applied part with a degree of protection against electric shock conforming
to IEC 60601-1. Front of the
Partie appliquée de type BF processor
(niveau de sécurité défini par la norme CEI 60601-1)
Ce symbole représente une partie appliquée de type BF qui bénéficie d’un certain niveau de
protection contre les chocs électriques conformément à la norme CEI 60601-1.
Start or Stop System of the Processor
This indicates the switch to start or stop the system of the processor. Front of the
Démarrer ou arrêter le système de processeur processor
Ce symbole indique le commutateur pour démarrer ou arrêter le système de processeur.
USB
This indicates the connector for connecting a USB flash memory or USB foot switch.
Front of the
USB
processor
Ce symbole représente le connecteur permettant de connecter une mémoire Flash USB ou une
pédale de commande USB.

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 Symbol Description Display Position
CE Mark
The CE mark confirms the compliance to applicable European (EU) requirements. Rear of the
Marque CE processor
Le marquage CE confirme la conformité aux exigences européennes (UE) applicables.
UDI
This is a UDI (Unique Device Identification) code required by Unique Device Identification System
designed to adequately identify devices through distribution and use.
The following information is coded in 2D bar code (GS1 Data Matrix).
- (01) GS1 Commodity code (Global Trade Item Number)
- (11) Production date
- (21) Serial number
Front of the
UDI
processor
Ce code d’UDI (Unique Device Identification, ou identification unique des dispositifs médicaux)
est requis par Unique Device Identification System pour identifier correctement les dispositifs lors
de leur distribution et leur utilisation.
Les informations suivantes sont contenues dans le code - barres 2D (GS1 Data Matrix) :
- (01) Code de marchandise GS1 (code article international)
- (11) Date de production
- (21) Numéro de série
Disposal
The equipment should be returned for disposal to PENTAX Medical. Contact your local PENTAX
Medical representative or service facility.
Information on Disposal for users in the European Union
This product is a medical device. In accordance with European Directive 2012 / 19 / EU on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed
of as unsorted waste, but should be collected separately. Contact your local PENTAX Medical
distributor for correct disposal and recycling. By disposing of this product correctly you will help
ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus
prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise
arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
Rear of the
Disposition
processor
L’appareil doit etre retoume a PENTAX Medical pour elimination et recyclage. Contacter le
representant local ou le centre de SAV PENTAX Medical.
Information sur la mise au rebut a l’attention des utilisateurs dans I’Union europeenne
Ce produit est un dispositif medical. En conformite avec la Directive eutopeenne 2012 / 19 / UE
relative aux Dechets d’equipements electriques, et electroniques. ce symbole indique que le
produit ne doit pas etre elimine Comme un dechet non trie. mais qu’il doit faire [objet d’une
collecte selective. Contactez votre SAV PE PENTAX Medical local pour connaitre les instructions
de d’elimination et de recyclage appropriees. L’elimination correcte de ce produit contribuera a
garantir que ce dechet est sumis au traitement, a la valorisation et au recyclage necessaires,
empechant ainsi les effets negatifs potentiels pour l’environnement et la sante des personnes qui
resultant de la gestion inappropriee des dechets.
NRTL Certification Mark
This is the product safety certification mark for North America (US and Canada).
Rear of the
Marque de certification NRTL
processor
Ce symbole représente la marque de certification de sécurité du produit en Amérique du Nord
(États - Unis et Canada).
Electronic and Electrical Product Restricted Substance Use - Restriction Mark for China
This is the environmental control mark defined in Measures for the Control of Pollution from
Electronic Information Products.
Rear of the
Marque de restriction de l’utilisation de substances d’usage restreint dans les produits
processor
électroniques et électriques, en vigueur en Chine
Il s’agit de la marque de protection de l’environnement définie dans les mesures de contrôle de la
pollution des produits d’information électroniques.
Potential Equalization Terminal
This indicates the connection terminal for eliminating the potential difference between other
equipment or system parts. Rear of the
Borne d’égalisation du potentiel processor
Ce symbole représente la borne de raccordement permettant d’éliminer la différence de potentiel
par rapport à un autre équipement ou des pièces du système.
Consult Instructions for Use
This indicates that you need to refer to instructions regarding handling in the IFU.
Rear of the
Voir les instructions d’utilisation
processor
Ce symbole indique que vous devez consulter les instructions relatives à la manipulation dans les
instructions d’utilisation.

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 Symbol Description Display Position
Warning
This indicates that you need to be careful regarding handling because there is a potential hazard.
Rear of the
Avertissement
processor
Ce symbole indique que vous devez faire attention lors de la manipulation en raison d’un risque
potentiel.
Serial Number
This indicates the identification number of the product.
Nameplate
Numéro de série
Ce symbole indique le numéro d’identification du produit.
Year of Manufacture
This indicates the year that the processor was manufactured.
Nameplate
Année de fabrication
Ce symbole indique l’année de fabrication du processeur.
Manufacturer
This indicates the manufacturer of the processor.
Nameplate
Fabricant
Ce symbole représente le fabricant du processeur.
Authorized Representative in the European Community
This indicates the PENTAX Medical representative in Europe.
Nameplate
Mandataire établi dans la Communauté européenne
Ce symbole indique le représentant de PENTAX Medical en Europe.
Follow the Instructions for Use
This indicates that you must follow the instructions regarding handling in the IFU.
Respecter les instructions d’utilisation Nameplate
Ce symbole indique que vous devez respecter les instructions relatives à la manipulation dans les
instructions d’utilisation.
Fuse
This indicates where the fuses are installed.
Nameplate
Fusible
Ce symbole indique où les fusibles sont installés.
Protective Earth (Ground)
This indicates the protective earth terminal for protecting against electric shock in the event of a
failure. Inside the
Mise à la terre de protection (masse) processor
Ce symbole signale la borne de mise à la terre de protection contre les chocs électriques en cas
de panne.

Batch Code Rear of the

Code de lot keyboard

Direct current Rear of the

Courant continu keyboard

Catalogue number Rear of the

Référence produit keyboard

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 █ Label Symbol Positions

Front of the processor

EC REP

Rear of the processor

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 Contents

Instructions for Use ................................................................................. 1

Signal words and symbols ........................................................................ 1

Important information .............................................................................. 7

Product summary . . .................................................................................................... 7
Intended use . . .......................................................................................................... 7
Application .............................................................................................................. 7
Important notice ....................................................................................................... 7
General precautions for handling ................................................................................... 8
Service . . ................................................................................................................ 11
Software version ...................................................................................................... 11

1 Package contents .............................................................................. 12

2 Nomenclature and functions .. .............................................................. 13

2 -1. Main unit ........................................................................................................ 13
2 - 2. Keyboard ........................................................................................................ 15
2 - 3. Water bottle assembly . . ...................................................................................... 17

3 Preparation ...................................................................................... 18
3 -1. System configuration ......................................................................................... 18
3 - 2. Installation ...................................................................................................... 21
3 - 3. Connecting an endoscope / Water bottle assembly ..................................................... 28

4 Inspection . . ...................................................................................... 31
4 -1. Inspection of the power supply and lamp . . ............................................................... 32
4 - 2. Automatic exposure control inspection . . .................................................................. 34
4 - 3. Inspection of remote buttons of the endoscope and foot switch .................................... 36
4 - 4. Air/ water supply inspection (OS - H5) . . .................................................................... 37

5 Directions for use .............................................................................. 39

5 -1. Turning on the processor ..................................................................................... 39
5 - 2. Turning off the processor . . ................................................................................... 40
5 - 3. Content to be displayed on the monitor ................................................................... 41
5 - 4. Basic operations of touch panel . . ........................................................................... 42
5 - 5. Selecting a profile ............................................................................................. 48
5 - 6. Setting profile information ................................................................................... 49
5 - 6 -1. Registering a new profile . . ......................................................................... 50
5 - 6 - 2. Editing a profile ...................................................................................... 51
5 - 6 - 3. Deleting a profile .................................................................................... 56
5 - 6 - 4. Saving a profile ...................................................................................... 57
5 - 6 - 5. Resetting a profile . . ................................................................................. 57

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 5 -7. Setting patient information . . ................................................................................. 58
5 -7-1. Patient list ............................................................................................. 58
5 -7- 2. Selecting patient information ...................................................................... 60
5 -7- 3. Registering new patient information ............................................................. 61
5 -7- 4. Editing patient information ......................................................................... 64
5 -7- 5. Entering /deleting a comment ..................................................................... 66
5 -7- 6. Sorting patient list (Sort) .. .......................................................................... 67
5 -7-7. Getting patient list (Get worklist) .................................................................. 68
5 -7- 8. Batch deleting patient information .. .............................................................. 69
5 -7- 9. Clear patient information ........................................................................... 70
5 -7-10. Deleting patient information ...................................................................... 71
5 - 8. Patient gallery .................................................................................................. 73
5 - 8 -1. Previewing images .................................................................................. 74
5 - 8 - 2. Operating preview menu .......................................................................... 75
5 - 8 - 3. Moving image data ................................................................................. 79
5 - 8 - 4. Copying image data . . ............................................................................... 81
5 - 8 - 5. Deleting image data ................................................................................ 82
5 - 9. Previewing images ............................................................................................ 83
5 -10. Configuring various settings ................................................................................. 85
5 -10 -1. Applying image processing functions ........................................................... 86
5 -10 - 2. Assigning functions to endoscope remote buttons and foot switches . . ................. 97
5 -10 - 3. Using other functions ........................................................................... 100
5 -11. Widget . . ....................................................................................................... 134
5 -12. List of messages ............................................................................................ 143
5 -13. Care after use ................................................................................................ 145

6 Storage and maintenance .................................................................. 147

6 -1. Removing the peripheral devices ......................................................................... 147
6 - 2. Storage of the processor ................................................................................... 148
6 - 3. Storage of the water bottle assembly ................................................................... 148
6 - 4. Replacing the fuses ......................................................................................... 149

7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 152

7-1. Troubleshooting guide ...................................................................................... 152
7- 2. Error messages .............................................................................................. 157
7- 3. Repairs .. ....................................................................................................... 162

Disposal ............................................................................................. 163

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ....................................................... 164

Electromagnetic disturbances . . ............................................................... 167

Product specifications ........................................................................... 171

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 Important information
Product summary
This product processes image signals from the solid - state image sensor on the distal end of a dedicated
electronic endoscope, and outputs the observation images to a monitor or other device.
Brightness, color balance, and other properties of the displayed images can be adjusted using the control
buttons of this product.
The Air/ Water supply pump can supply air into the water bottle assembly connected to this product and
expel the air and water in the water bottle assembly from the distal end of the endoscope through the
tube connected to the endoscope.
The volume of air can be adjusted by controlling the output of the pump with the control button of this
product.
Pressing the Air / Water feeding valve on the control body of the endoscope switches the supply between
water and air.

Intended use
In use of an electric scope, signals from the endoscope are converted to the image and displayed on an
inspection monitor. This processor has air/ water pump function.

Application
Observation of body cavities (Air/ Water supply through a connected endoscope and output of endoscopic
Medical purpose
images from the endoscope to a monitor)
Target patients Patients who are considered suitable for the application of this product by the physician (pediatric to adult)
Intended anatomical Esophagus, stomach, duodenum, large intestine (all require endoscope connection. Follow the IFU or
areas manuals of the endoscope to be used because the intended anatomical areas are different by endoscope.)
Physicians (experts who have been approved by the endoscopic medical safety administrator at each
medical facility. If the eligibility requirements are defined by an official body such as a government entity
User qualifications
and / or an academic society, follow such requirements.)
Specific training to use this product is not required.
Place of use Medical facility (including the place where the high frequency generator is used)

Important notice
The PENTAX Medical video processor EPK- i5500c offers endoPRO iQ function by purchasing optional key.
The endoPRO iQ communication function is used to communicate with a computer pre - installed with the
application of endoPRO iQ handled by PENTAX Medical via LAN cable.

█ How to confirm that each function is installed

• The model with “endoPRO iQ” communication function:
There is a “Network” and “endoPRO iQ” menu in “General settings” menu.
• The model WITHOUT “endoPRO iQ” communication function:
There is no “Network” and “endoPRO iQ” menu in “General settings” menu.
“5 -10 - 3. Using other functions” (p. 100)
If you would like to use the above functions, please purchase “PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key
OS - I15”.

The endoPRO iQ is not available depending on the sales region. For details, contact your local
PENTAX Medical service facility.

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 General precautions for handling

█ Installation

Warning
• This processor is intended for use in a medical facility. To avoid harm, do NOT use it in any
place other than a medical facility.
• This processor is a Class B medical device (standard: CISPR 11) intended for use in
hospitals or other medical facilities. It complies with the criteria of the aforementioned
Class B only when the cables and keyboard specified by PENTAX Medical are connected.
Using this processor near a radio or TV receiver in a medical facility or residential area may
cause electromagnetic interference. To reduce electromagnetic interference, keep this
processor turned off even after connecting the endoscope until you are ready to use it.
To reduce and resolve adverse electromagnetic effects, do NOT use this processor near
equipment that generates electromagnetic waves.
• Before turning on /standby switch of this processor, ensure that the air vents are NOT
blocked. Blocking ventilation may cause the equipment to heat up.
• Do NOT install this processor in a place where it could get wet. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in electric shock.
• Use a power supply compatible with the specifications of this processor. Failure to
observe this precaution may cause malfunction or unexpected accident.
• Ensure that the specifications of the power supply match the electrical ratings displayed
on the rear panel. In case of a mismatch, there is a risk of electrical failure of the unit
during a procedure. If an electrical failure of the unit occurs, endoscopic images will NOT
be displayed on the monitor, with a consequent inability to move the endoscope in the
desired direction. In addition, there is a risk of excessive bleeding due to device operation
becoming impossible during the procedure.
• Ensure that the power cord is NOT twisted, damaged, or disconnected. If the power cord
becomes disconnected during a procedure, there is a risk of excessive bleeding because
the endoscopic images can NOT be displayed on the monitor, with a consequent inability
to move the endoscope in the desired direction.
• Do NOT use this processor installed vertically. Failure to observe this precaution may
cause the processor to malfunction and eventually fail.
• Install, use, and store this processor where it will be protected from dust. If any dust
is confirmed, ensure to remove it. A certain amount of dust accumulating inside the
processor may cause it to malfunction, emit smoke, or catch fire or may cause other
problems.

Caution
• Install, configure, and start using this processor immediately after purchase. Do NOT
store the device for an extended period of time without using it.
• Do NOT use this processor where explosive or flammable gases are present or in an
oxygen - rich environment. Failure to observe this precaution may cause the processor to
catch fire.

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 █ Before Use and During Use

Warning
• Check the patient’s condition before the procedure to ensure that it is appropriate to use
this processor.
• This processor employs a structure with insulated applied parts to prevent electric shock
(degree of protection against electric shock: Type BF classification for medical equipment).
Do NOT use other electrical devices being used for the patient to ground the endoscope.
Insulated gloves should be worn to prevent grounding through the user.
• In case abnormality such as an abnormal heat generation, vibration, and noise during
the use of this equipment, the volume of air may be excessively high or the endoscopic
images may NOT be displayed. Excessive air supply may cause the patient to suffer from
a sense of abdominal fullness or a stomachache. In such cases, stop equipment operation
immediately and contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.
• Do NOT use this processor in a very hot and humid place. If the processor is used in an
environment with condensation, there is a risk of electric shock.
• Do NOT pull or disconnect the power cord during the use of this processor. If the power
cord is pulled or disconnected, the endoscopic images will NOT be displayed on the
monitor, with a consequent inability to move the endoscope in the desired direction.
In addition, there is a risk of excessive bleeding due to device operation becoming
impossible during the procedure.
• In case endoscopic live images become impossible to be displayed on the monitor during
a procedure, moving the endoscope in the desired direction will no longer be possible. In
addition, there is a risk of excessive bleeding due to device operation becoming impossible
during the procedure. In such cases, stop the procedure, release the angulation of the
endoscope, and then slowly and carefully withdraw the endoscope from the patient’s
lumen. After the main power switch has been turned off, wait for at least 1 minute before
turning it back on again and turn on the lamp. Ensure live images and still images are
switched normally.
• Do NOT drop this processor or apply a strong shock to it. Failure to observe this precaution
may cause loss of safety and effectiveness. If the processor is subjected to a strong
impact, stop use immediately and contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.
• Do NOT use this processor if a system error occurs. The live image may stop and the operation
becomes impossible during the procedure, resulting in patient injuries, including bleeding.
• Do NOT remove the water proof cover of the key board. If it gets wet, failure to do so may
cause inoperable of the keyboard and may not be able to perform the procedure as intended.
• This processor is intended to be used in the electromagnetic environment specified by
the "Electromagnetic disturbances".
If the product is used in the unintended environment, the following abnormalities may occur.
– unintentionally excessively high or low amount of air is fed into the body lumen
– images displayed on the monitor rotate unintentionally
– live images from the endoscope are switched to saved still or video images unintentionally
• Do NOT use a sharp object, such as the tip of a pen, to press the touch panel or switches
of the processor or the keys on the keyboard. Failure to observe this precaution may
cause a failure, resulting in impaired operation of the unit.
• Always ensure that there is no problem with the patient and this processor during use.
• NEVER disassemble or modify the processor. Doing so may impair its original functionality
and possibly result in serious injury to the patient and /or user.

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 Caution
• Do NOT look directly at the light source or point it at a person’s face. Failure to observe
this precaution may cause eye injury.
• To prevent burn injury from the heat of the distal end of the endoscope, turn off the lamp
if the processor will be left unused for a long time.
• Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol,
or portable and mobile RF (radio frequency) communications equipment, such as mobile
phone. If interference occurs, it is required to take measures, such as changing direction
of or installation location of this processor or shielding the location.

• With intense light emission for a long duration, the distal end of the endoscope may
become hot. To prevent burn injury, avoid continuous contact with the distal end of the
endoscope when it has become hot.
• To avoid electrical shock, make sure that user has no contact with patient and contact
points of connectors on rear panel simultaneously.

█ After Use, Storage, Disposal, Maintenance, and Repairs

Warning
• Do NOT store this processor in a very hot and humid place or where it will be exposed
to direct sunlight or condensation. If the processor is used in a very hot environment,
there is a risk of burn injuries due to overheating of its exterior. If this product is used in
an environment with condensation, there is a risk of electric shock.
• When disposing the processor unit, dispose it in accordance with the laws and regulations
of the relevant country or region. Disposing it inappropriately may adversely affect the
environment. If you are unsure of the correct disposal method, contact your local PENTAX
Medical service facility.
• Clean this processor regularly. In addition to cleaning the surfaces of the equipment,
remove any foreign material that has adhered to the movable parts. Foreign material
adhering to parts such as the endoscope eject lever or electrical contacts may cause
device malfunction.

Caution
• If intense light is emitted for a long time, the distal end of the endoscope may become
hot. To prevent burn injuries, do NOT touch the distal end of the endoscope.
• Repairs should be undertaken only by a person or company authorized by PENTAX
Medical. Failure to observe this precaution may cause loss of safety and effectiveness.

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 Service
For software installed in this product, contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.
In case of updating the software installed in this product according to the request of PENTAX Medical for
security enhancement, update the software according to the instruction provided by your local PENTAX
Medical service facility.

Software version
The software version of the product corresponding to this IFU is described on its back cover.
Check that it matches the software version installed in the processor.
Check “System Information” (p. 126)for how to confirm the software version of the processor.

Note
If it differs from the software version of the processor, contact your local PENTAX Medical service
facility.

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 1 1 Package contents
Package contents

The package of this product contains the following items. Check that all the items are included. (The included
items differ depending on the sales region.)
If any part is missing or the product is damaged, refrain from using the product and contact your local PENTAX
Medical service facility.

„ Included Items

PENTAX Medical Video Processor PENTAX Medical keyboard EN PENTAX White balance adjuster
(IMAGINA EPK - i5500c) (OS - A116)*4 (OS - A43H)

PENTAX DVI Cable PENTAX Medical VGA Cable PENTAX Y/ C Cable

(OS - A78) (OS - A112) (OS - A24)

PENTAX Control Cable (OS - A58)*1 Power Cord*2 Fuse*3

Instructions for Use (This Manual) PENTAX Water Bottle Assembly (OS - H5)
Figure 1.1

*1: 2 sets
*2: The type of the cable differs depending on the sales regions.
A Type (OS - A103)
C Type (OS - A104)
*3: Littelfuse, 0215005.MXP, Ø5 × 20 mm, T5.0AH / 250VAC
2 sets, these are spare parts.
*4: OS - A111 is also usable as keyboard.

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 2 Nomenclature and functions

2-1. Main unit

2
Front Panel and Side

Nomenclature and functions

④
③

⑥
⑤

Figure 2.1

No. Name Description

Use this switch to start or stop the system of the processor. In order to turn on the
① On / Standby Switch
processor, it is required to turn on the main power switch on the rear panel.
This touch panel is used to set each function, such as air/ water supply and image
② Touch Panel
processing.
③ Water Bottle Socket Insert the air pipe stem of the water bottle assembly.
④ Endoscope Eject Lever Push down the lever before removing an endoscope.
⑤ Endoscope Connector Insert the contact of an endoscope.
⑥ USB Connect a USB device (flash memory, foot switch, keyboard). (2 ports)

Caution
Connect the endoscope to the processor before turning on the processor. Turn off the processor
before disconnecting the endoscope. If the endoscope is inserted or disconnected when the
processor is powered on, it may result in damage to the processor or endoscope.

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 Rear Panel

⑬ ⑫

EC REP

2
Nomenclature and functions

① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩

Figure 2.2

No. Name Description

This connector (separated video outputs) is for outputting NTSC or PAL video signals specific
① Y/ C
to a video printer.
② DVI OUT This connector is for outputting video signals (DVI signals) to a monitor.
This connector is for inputting external video signals. Use this connector to display external
③ DVI IN
input video on a monitor.
④ VGA This connector is for outputting video signals (VGA signals) to a monitor.
⑤ RJ45 Use this connector to communicate with endoPRO iQ.
These connectors are for outputting operation trigger signals to operate peripheral devices
⑥ REMOTE
remotely.
⑦ USB Connect a USB device (flash memory, foot switch, keyboard). (2 ports)
Potential Equalization
⑧ This terminal is for equalizing the potential of all equipments connected to the processor.
Terminal
⑨ Power Input Socket Connect the power cord.
⑩ Fuse Box The fuse box contains two fuses.
Use this switch to make the power of the processor to the standby mode. The power becomes
the standby mode by switching on and the On / Standby switch on the front panel illuminates
⑪ Main Power Switch
white.
|: On / : Off
⑫ Nameplate This plate shows the rating, serial number and other information of the processor.
⑬ Air Vent This air vent allows for cooling of the unit. Do not block the air vent.

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 2-2. Keyboard

PENTAX Medical keyboard EN OS - A116

⑬ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑫ ⑪

2
⑮

Nomenclature and functions

⑯

⑱
⑰ ⑩ ⑲ ⑭ ⑳
Figure 2.3

No. Name Description

① F1 Key Displays patient information registration screen to the monitor.
② F2 Key Displays patient information edit screen to the monitor.
③ F3 Key Clear patient information.
④ F5 Key Starts the examination. “EXAM” (p. 141)
⑤ F6 Key Completes the examination. (COMPLETED) “EXAM” (p. 141)
⑥ F7 Key Discontinues the examination. (DISCONTINUED) “EXAM” (p. 141)
Execute [Get worklist] and acquires the patient list. (Current patient list will be deleted.)
⑦ F8 Key
“5 -7-7. Getting patient list (Get worklist)” (p. 68)
⑧ F11 Key Sets the Pump On or Off. “Pump” (p. 108)
⑨ F12 Key Sets the Lamp On or Off. “Lamp” (p. 86)
⑩ Enter Key When texts including Patient Information are entered, confirms entered information.
⑪ Backspace Key Deletes entered characters (on the left of the cursor).
⑫ Delete Key Deletes entered characters (on the right of the cursor).
⑬ Esc Key Cancels input and deletes input content.
Move a selection frame of thumbnail when Long is set in the Patient Information tab.
⑭ 8, 2, 4, 6Key
Set the Num Lock key off before use. The keyboard would not function if the key is set on.
⑮ Alphanumeric keys Enters alphanumeric characters and special characters.
⑯ CapsLock Key Switches between uppercase and lowercase input of characters.
Used to enter uppercase or special characters with the alphanumeric keys when caps lock is
⑰ Shift key
disabled.
When entering Patient Information, tap it to enter a space. Also, when connecting the
⑱ Space Key endoscope to this product, switch display / non - display on the endoscope model name and
serial number on the monitor.
When texts including patient information are entered, moves the cursor in the directions
⑲ Cursor Keys indicated by the arrows. In addition, move a selection frame of thumbnail when Long is set in
the Patient Information tab.
⑳ Enter Key Displays selected thumbnail bigger when Long is set in the Patient Information tab.

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 Caution
Do NOT remove the keyboard cover to prevent malfunction due to water leak.

Note

2 • Use the PENTAX Medical Keyboard EN OS - A116 with the processor. OS - A111 is also usable
as keyboard.
• Do not use the keyboard when “Waiting for internal communication...” is displayed on the touch panel.
• Use Alphanumeric Keys, when numbers are entered. Do not use Numeric Keypad to enter
Nomenclature and functions

numbers. Numeric keypad is used with Image preview function, so you can not enter numbers
with Numeric Keypad.
• Do not use keys other than those described in the previous page.
• Do not simultaneously press multiple keys in combinations other than the combination of
Shift key with the alphanumeric keys.
• The following characters can not be entered:
/ . * ? " : \ |
• Do not perform a key operation (e.g., press a combination of keys) that is not described in this
IFU. Failure to observe this precaution may cause malfunction or damage of this processor or
of a peripheral device connected to it.

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 2-3. Water bottle assembly

PENTAX Water Bottle Assembly OS - H5

Air/ Water Hose

2
The inside of the hose Holder
is split into air and water Insert the Air/ Water
supply channels. connector temporarily.

Air Pipe Stem

A / W and DRAIN Lever Insert this stem into the water

Nomenclature and functions

Use this to switch bottle socket of the processor.
Air/ Water Connector
between the Air/ Water Water Bottle Cap
Plug this into the Air/ Water
supply and drain. Align Attach this cap to prevent
port of the endoscope.
the switch to the [A / W] the air from leaking out.
position before use.
Water Feeding Stem
Used for suctioning water
from inside the bottle.

Bottle
Fill with sterile water.

Figure 2.4

Note
For how to use the OS - H5, follow the instructions given in the IFU for OS - H5.

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 3 Preparation

3-1. System configuration

Patient Environment

3 Endoscope Display Devices

Preparation

Monitor

Water Bottle Assembly

Image Output PENTAX Medical

Devices Video Processor
IMAGINA EPK- i5500c

Cart*2

Recording Devices Input Devices

Color Video Printer USB Flash Memory Keyboard Foot Switch

Other

PC with endoPRO iQ or Endoimage2 Installed*1

Figure 3.1

*1: For details of endoPRO iQ or Endoimage2, contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.
*2: Use the cart that conforms to IEC 60601-1.

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 Caution
For details on the display devices, recording devices, and input devices in Figure 3.1, refer to
“Peripheral Devices” (p. 19). If peripheral devices other than those specified are used, it
may cause a problem such as the images NOT being displayed correctly on the monitor. Using
a product combination NOT in the Figure 3.1 or on the compatible products list may result in
patient / user injury or damage to the equipment.

Compatible Products
The combinations of equipment and accessories that can be used with this processor are listed below on
the next page.
Prior to use, the product must be prepared and inspected according to its IFU. 3
Warning

Preparation
PENTAX Medical does NOT warrant compatibility with unlisted products. If products are NOT
listed, contact the manufacturer of the equipment or accessory to confirm the compatibility and
instructions for use with PENTAX Medical products.

Note
• Depending on the combination of this processor and other connected devices, there is a risk of
malfunction of the processor or other unforeseen problems to patients or medical staff. In particular,
when the devices used in combination are changed, added, or upgraded, it is recommended to
verify the operation in advance and manage the risks associated with the change of devices.
• Some products are not available depending on the sales region. For details, contact your local
PENTAX Medical service facility.

Endoscopes
Description Model Name
Video Endoscope PENTAX Medical video endoscope i10c series

Peripheral Devices

█ Display Devices

Description Model Name Manufacturer/ Brand Name

Monitor Radiance G2 24" NDS

█ Recording Devices

Description Model Name Manufacturer/ Brand Name

Color Video Printer UP - 25MD SONY
USB Flash Memory SDCZ800 -128G SanDisk
USB Flash Memory TS64GJF600 Transcend

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 Note
Perform USB Format before using SDCZ800 -128G (SanDisk). If it is used without USB
Format, it is not recognize as a savable drive.
“USB Format” (p. 106)

█ Input Devices

Description Model Name Manufacturer/ Brand Name

Keyboard OS - A116 PENTAX Medical
Foot Switch OS - A106 PENTAX Medical

3 OS - A111 is also usable as keyboard.

█ Water Bottle Assembly

Description Model Name Manufacturer/ Brand Name

Preparation

Water Bottle Assembly OS - H5 PENTAX Medical

Cables
Model
Description Illustration Manufacturer/ Brand Name
Name

DVI Cable OS - A78 PENTAX Medical

Used to transmit DVI video signals. Total length: 2.0 m

Connectors: DVI - D 19 - pin (male) - DVI - D 19 - pin (male)

Model
Description Illustration Manufacturer/ Brand Name
Name

VGA Cable OS - A112 PENTAX Medical

Used to transmit VGA video signals.

Total length: 2.0 m
Connectors: VGA (male) - VGA (male)

Model
Description Illustration Manufacturer/ Brand Name
Name

Y/ C Cable OS - A24 PENTAX Medical

Used to transmit analog Y/ C video signals. Total length: 1.5m

Model
Description Illustration Manufacturer/ Brand Name
Name

Control Cable OS - A58 PENTAX Medical

Used to connect the REMOTE connector of the processor and a peripheral device with a remote external input.
Total length: 1.5 m
Connectors: Ø3.5 mm stereo (male) - Ø3.5 mm stereo (male)

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 3-2. Installation

Installation of equipments
Install the processor and peripheral devices in accordance with the installation examples in “3 -1. System
configuration” (p. 18). If this product and peripheral devices are to be installed in a cart, refer to the
manual of the cart for installation.

Warning
• When using a cart, place the cart on a stable and level surface. Failure to observe this
precaution may cause damage due to the processor falling out of the cart.
• When moving the cart in which the processor is installed, pass over the floor with level
difference carefully with keeping the gap between the casters of the cart and floor while paying
attention to a fall. Do NOT apply a strong impact or excessive vibrations to the processor, as
3
this could compromise the functionality and /or safety of the processor.
• Avoid placing the processor where it could be exposed to high temperature, humidity, direct

Preparation
sunlight, wet, etc.
• The processor is an electromedical device incorporating delicate components and sophisticated
circuitry that should NOT be subjected to harsh conditions, including excessive vibrations and /
or severe impact. Do NOT drop the processor or apply a strong impact as this could compromise
the functionality and /or safety of the processor. Should the processor be mishandled or
dropped, stop using it and return it to PENTAX Medical for inspection and /or repair.
• Installing other devices near the processor or installing devices in a stack may cause abnormal
operation of the processor due to adverse effect mutually caused by each device. When
devices are required to be installed in close proximity due to inevitable reasons, ensure in
advance that there are no abnormalities to occur in each device.
• Avoid placing the processor where it may be exposed to liquids.
• Do NOT block the air vents of the processor. Blocking ventilation may cause the equipment to heat up.
– The distance from the air vents at the bottom is ensured by the rubber feet. Install this
processor in a location where the ventilation at the bottom will NOT be blocked.

Caution
• Install, operate, or store the processor and electromedical equipment used in combination
with the processor where it will be protected from dust. Excessive amounts of dust
accumulating inside the processor may cause it to malfunction, emit smoke, or catch fire or
may cause other problems.
• When connecting peripheral devices, ensure that each cable is firmly connected to the
specified connector. Incorrect connection may cause certain functions to be unavailable.
• Do NOT use the processor installed vertically. Failure to observe this precaution may cause
the processor to malfunction and eventually fail.

Note
• When loading the processor on a shelf of the cart, provide sufficient space for attaching or
detaching the water bottle assembly easily.
• Use the OS - H5 for the water bottle assembly which is connected to the processor.

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 Connecting a Power Supply
Connect the processor or a medical grade peripheral device to a power outlet with the power cord. For a
non - medical grade peripheral device, connect it to medical grade isolation transformer.

Warning
• Ensure that the power cord does NOT become get disconnected during a procedure. If
the power cord is pulled or disconnected, the endoscopic images will NOT be displayed on
the monitor, with a consequent inability to move the endoscope in the desired direction. In
addition, there is a risk of excessive bleeding due to device operation becoming impossible
during the procedure.
• Ensure that the total power consumption of the peripheral devices that are supplied with

3 power via the medical grade isolation transformer does NOT exceed the maximum rating
displayed on the medical grade isolation transformer.
Preparation

Note
• Connect the power cords from the processor or peripheral device of medical device grade
and the power cord from the medical grade isolation transformer to power outlets with a
protective earth conductor in a facility with a hospital grade earthing system installed.
Electromedical equipment can not be used with power outlets other than those having a
protective earth conductor that meet the safety requirements of electrical installations for
medically used rooms in hospitals and clinics.
• When using non - medical grade peripheral devices, ensure to supply power from a medical
grade isolation transformer to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not connect any other
medical - grade devices which are not used to the isolation transformer.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, this processor must be connected only to an appropriate
power outlet with a protective earth conductor.
• To prevent electric shock, do not use the processor in combination with devices for which
leakage current safety is not verified.

Processor
Non - medical grade Peripheral Devices

Power cord

Power cord

Power outlet
Medical grade isolation transformer Medical grade Peripheral Devices
Figure 3.2

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 1. Ensure that the power switches on the processor and medical grade peripheral devices are off before
connecting the power cord to the power input socket of the processor.
2. Ensure that the non - medical grade peripheral devices are tuned off before connecting the peripheral
device of non - medical device grade to the medical grade isolation transformer.
3. Check that the voltage and frequency ratings of the power outlets meet the electrical ratings displayed
on the rear panel of the processor, the electrical ratings of the medical grade peripheral devices and
the electrical ratings of the medical grade isolation transformer.
4. Connect the power cords from the processor or medical grade peripheral device and the power cord
from the medical grade isolation transformer to power outlets.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connect the peripheral devices to the processor. Connect the monitor and other required devices to the
processor while referring to the figure of the rear panel (p. 14). 3
Warning

Preparation
• Using this processor near a radio or TV receiver in a medical facility or residential area may
cause electromagnetic interference.
• To reduce electromagnetic interference, keep the On / Standby switch of the processor turned
off even after connecting the endoscope until you are ready to use it.
• Use only cables that are specified in this IFU to connect a peripheral device to a device.
If cables that are NOT specified in this IFU are used, it may have adverse effect on other
devices or may be unfavorably affected by other devices due to change in resistance to
electromagnetic wave of devices.

Caution
To avoid and resolve adverse electromagnetic effects, do NOT use the processor near equipment
that generates electromagnetic waves.

Note
Before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices, ensure that the processor and peripheral
devices are turned off.

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 █ Connecting a Display Device (Monitor)
Connect a monitor to the processor. For details on the connectors of the monitor, refer to the manual
for the monitor.

Monitor

3
DVI Cable
Preparation

VGA Cable
Figure 3.3

Connecting a DVI input connector

Use the DVI cable to connect the DVI connector to a DVI input connector on the monitor.

Connecting a VGA input connector

Use the VGA cable to connect the VGA connector to a VGA input connector on the monitor.

Warning
Ensure that the video cable is firmly connected to both the monitor and the processor. If the
video cable is NOT connected properly, it may get disconnected during a procedure, making
it impossible to display the endoscopic images.

Note
Check the settings on the monitor to ensure that the monitor is set appropriately.

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 █ Connecting Output Devices (Printer or USB Flash Memory)
Connect a printer or USB flash memory to the processor.

Y/ C Cable

Control Cable 3
Printer

Preparation
USB Flash Memory

Figure 3.4

Connecting a printer
• Use the Y/ C cable to connect the Y/ C connector to S input connector on the printer.
• Use the control cable to connect the REMOTE connector to a remote connector on the printer.

Note
• Video signals outputted from Y/ C connector of the processor are the NTSC or PAL type.
Use in accordance with the video signal format for the printer.
• When using a printer, be sure to adjust the settings of the printer such that the colors in
images appear the same on the monitor and in printouts.
• For compatible printers, refer to “Peripheral Devices” (p. 19).

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 Connecting a USB flash memory
Connect a USB flash memory to a USB port on the front or rear of the processor.

Caution
Do NOT connect a USB flash memory via a USB hub as it may not be recognized by the processor.

Note

• Perform USB Format before using SDCZ800 -128G (SanDisk). “USB Format” (p. 106)
• If the USB flash memory to be used has been infected by computer viruses, this product

3 may be damaged by the viruses. To protect the product from the damage by viruses, etc.
and to use it more securely, check the USB flash memory for viruses periodically.
• A USB flash memory other than that which PENTAX Medical has verified for operation
may not be recognized by the processor. For a list of verified USB flash memory, refer to
“Peripheral Devices” (p. 19).
Preparation

• Perform USB Unmount, when disconnecting the USB flash memory.

“Unmount USB drive” (p. 105)

█ Connecting Input Devices (Keyboard or Foot Switch)

Connect a keyboard and foot switch to the processor.

Keyboard

Foot switch
Figure 3.5

Connecting a keyboard
Connect the keyboard to a USB port on the front or rear of the processor.

Connecting a foot switch

Connect the foot switch to a USB port on the front or rear of the processor.

Note
When connecting the foot switch to the rear panel, use the USB port on the upper side of
the rear panel. Connecting the USB port on the lower side may cause interference with the
USB terminal of the foot switch in case of connecting a USB flash memory to the USB port
on the upper side.

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 █ Connecting Other Peripheral Devices
For details, refer to the corresponding manuals.

Note
• When the processor is connected to an existing network environment through the RJ45
connector, it is necessary to use a router equipped with security functions between the
RJ45 connector of the processor and the network.
• The router should be connected only to the processor and the existing network, with no
other connections permitted.
• For details on the specifications of the router, contact your local PENTAX Medical service
facility.
• Connecting the processor to a network may result in the processor being exposed to
computer viruses and security vulnerabilities. For these reasons, you should consult the 3
network administrator or IT coordinators in your hospital or clinic before connecting the
processor to a network. It is the responsibility of the customer to establish a secure
network connection and to ensure that appropriate updated virus protection software is

Preparation
used.
• When connecting the processor to the LAN port of a PC, select a LAN cable in accordance
with your PC environment.

PC with
endoPRO iQ or Endoimage2 installed
or each DICOM server LAN cable

Peripheral device
supporting remote (trigger) input
Control Cable

Figure 3.6

Connecting a peripheral device supporting remote input

To use a peripheral device that supports remote (trigger) input, use the control cable to connect the
REMOTE connector to the remote connector on the peripheral device. For details on the connectors
of the peripheral device, refer to the manual for the peripheral device.

Connecting a PC with endoPRO iQ or Endoimage2 installed

Use a LAN cable to connect the RJ45 connector to the connector of the PC with endoPRO iQ or
Endoimage2 installed. For details on the connectors of the PC, refer to the manual for the PC.

Connecting to a DICOM server

Use a LAN cable to connect the RJ45 connector with each DICOM server.

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 3-3. Connecting an endoscope/ Water bottle assembly

Connecting an Endoscope
Connect an endoscope to the processor. Connect the water bottle assembly and suction source to the
endoscope before use. For details on the endoscope, water bottle assembly or suction source to be used,
refer to the corresponding manuals.
1. Hold the scope connector as shown in Figure 3.7 and turn the scope connector's Connector UP index
("▲") upward and push the scope connector into the video processor receptacle until it clicks.
(1) UP index

3 (1)
Preparation

Figure 3.7

Caution
• After connecting the endoscope to the processor, ensure that the endoscope is locked. If it
is not properly connected, communication with this product and endoscopic images will not
be displayed normally.
• When connecting the endoscope, take care NOT to trap a finger between the endoscope
eject lever and endoscope.

Connecting a Water Bottle Assembly

Connect the OS - H5 to the processor and endoscope.

Warning
Before connecting the water bottle assembly to the processor, check for abnormalities such as
cracks on the exterior of the water bottle assembly and refrain from using it if abnormalities are
found.

1. Fill approximately two - thirds (to the “200” marking on the bottle scale) of the bottle with sterile water.
Then place the water bottle cap onto the bottle and tighten it securely.

Warning
• Ensure that the water bottle cap is tightened securely. If the cap is loose, the Air/ Water
supply may be inadequate.
• Do NOT use excessive force when tightening the water bottle cap.

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 2. Align the A / W and DRAIN lever with the [A / W] (Air/ Water supply) position (Figure 3.8).

A/W

DRAIN

Figure 3.8

Caution
3
The Air/ Water connector should be inserted into the holder on the water bottle cap when the
water bottle assembly is NOT connected to the processor (Figure 3.9). Water may leak out of the

Preparation
Air/ Water connector if it is NOT kept in the holder.

Figure 3.9

Caution
• Remove the water bottle assembly before moving the processor. Failure to do so may result
in displacement and damage to the water bottle assembly.
• Remove the water bottle assembly before packing the processor for transportation. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the processor and the water bottle assembly.

3. Ensure that the O - ring is attached to the tip of the air pipe stem of the water bottle assembly and then
insert the air pipe stem into the water bottle socket of the processor until it clicks into position (Figure 3.10).

Figure 3.10

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 Warning
Ensure that the O - ring is attached to the tip of the air pipe stem of the water bottle assembly. If
the O - ring is missing or damaged, the Air/ Water supply may be inadequate (Figure 3.11).

Caution
Do NOT use excessive force when pushing the water bottle assembly toward the processor.
Rough handling may cause water to leak from the water bottle assembly.

3
Preparation

O ring (small)

Air/ Water
connector

O ring (large) Air pipe stem

Figure 3.11

4. Air/ Water connector of the water bottle assembly into the Air/ Water port of the endoscope
(Figure 3.12).

Figure 3.12

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 4 Inspection

Before use, the video processor, endoscope, accessories, and other components must be prepared and
carefully inspected according to the IFU. Any equipment used in combination with the video processor must
also be prepared and inspected according to the respective instruction manuals.

Refer to “7-1. Troubleshooting guide” (p. 152) for assistance in diagnosing a video processor malfunction. If
the problem persists after troubleshooting or there is an apparent failure, do not use the video processor. Send
it for repair according to “7- 3. Repairs” (p. 162).

Warning
• Always perform pre - use inspection before each use. NEVER use a video processor with a
suspected abnormality. Doing so may result in malfunction, video processor damage, and /or
4
injury to the patient and /or user.
• Check the following before you begin inspection.

Inspection
– The processor is turned off.(p. 40)
– The processor is installed on a stable and level surface.(p. 21)
– The power cord is properly connected.(p. 22)
– The keyboard is properly connected.(p. 26)
– The monitor and output cables are properly connected.(p. 24)
– The external devices, such as a USB flash memory, are properly connected.(p. 25)
– The endoscope is properly connected.(p. 28)
– The water bottle assembly is appropriately prepared and properly connected.(p. 28)
• Wear insulated gloves when performing inspection.
• Ensure that another video processor is also prepared to avoid interruption of the procedure due
to video processor failure or unforeseen events.

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 4-1. Inspection of the power supply and lamp

Inspection of the power supply and lamp is performed.

1. Turn on the monitor and peripheral devices.

2. Turn on the main power switch on the rear panel (by pressing the right side of the switch) to turn on
this processor. (Figure 4.1)

4 Figure 4.1

3. Press and hold the On / Standby switch on the lower right of the front panel for 2 to 3 seconds
(Figure 4.2).
Inspection

• The touch panel illuminates.

• An endoscopic image is displayed on the monitor.
“Normal Screen (Endoscopic Live Image Display)” (p. 41)

Figure 4.2

Note
• Tap inside of of the On / Standby switch.
• If the processor does not turn on, confirm “Troubleshooting”.
“The processor does not turn on.” (p. 152)

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 4. Tap a Lamp icon on the touch panel while holding the endoscope such that the distal end is directed
away from the eyes (Figure 4.3).

Figure 4.3

Note
The On / Off of the Lamp can be set with the Image settings menu on the touch panel or the
Widget area.
“5 -10 -1. Applying image processing functions” (p. 86) 4
“5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)

Inspection
5. Check that the distal end of the endoscope emits light.
6. After completing the check, tap the Lamp icon on the touch panel to turn off the lamp.

Caution
• Do NOT look directly at the light emitted from the distal end of the endoscope. Failure to
observe this precaution may cause eye injury.
• If the lamp fails to turn on, stop the inspection and contact your local PENTAX Medical service
facility.

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 4-2. Automatic exposure control inspection

Inspect the automatic exposure control by observing the images from the endoscope on the monitor
while the lamp is lit.

Caution
• If an object is left in close proximity to the distal end of the endoscope for a long time,
excessive absorption of the emitted light could cause heating of the object. To prevent
damage, do NOT leave any object near the distal end of the endoscope when it is turned on.
• Do NOT put your hand close to or hold the distal end of the endoscope while wearing dark-
colored gloves such as purple color or blue color, to avoid heating of the gloves, which could
cause a burn injury. Dark- colored (e.g. purple - or blue - colored) rubber gloves tend to absorb
heat easily.

4 Note
• If images are not being displayed on the monitor, refer to “7-1. Troubleshooting guide”
(p. 152).
Inspection

1. Tap an icon of the Exposure control on the touch panel to set to [Average] or [Peak] (Figure 4.4).
• The brightness of the endoscopic images is optimized automatically when the Exposure control is
set to [Average] or [Peak].
(1) Manual
(2) Average
(3) Peak

(1)

(2)

(3)

Figure 4.4

Note
The Exposure control can be set with the Image settings menu on the touch panel or the Widget
area.
“5 -10 -1. Applying image processing functions” (p. 86)
“5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)

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 2. Scroll the slider on the Brightness menu to set the level to [0] (Figure 4.5).

Figure 4.5

Note
The Brightness level can be set with the Image settings menu on the touch panel or the Widget
4
area.
“5 -10 -1. Applying image processing functions” (p. 86)

Inspection
“5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)

3. Place the distal end of the endoscope at a distance of approximately 1 cm from the palm of your hand
and then move it approximately 5 cm away from your palm. Watch the image displayed on the monitor
to ensure that the brightness at both distances is similar (Figure 4.6).

Figure 4.6

4. Adjust the Brightness to the desired level.

• Exposure is brighter at levels closer to “+5” and darker at levels closer to “− 5”.

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 Caution
In case of difficulty in examining close - up images (approximately 1 cm) of a subject because
of overly bright display of the center on the monitor despite the exposure control mode being
set to [Average] or [Peak], the automatic exposure control may NOT be working properly. Do
NOT use the endoscope when the exposure control function is NOT working correctly. In case
of exposure control NOT working optimally, move the distal end of the endoscope away from
the subject, check again that [Average] or [Peak] is selected for the Exposure control mode,
adjust the Brightness indicator to “− 5”, and bring the distal end of the endoscope at a distance
of approximately 1 cm from the palm of your hand. If the images are still too bright, replace
the endoscope with another one because the automatic exposure control may NOT be working
properly. If the images are too bright even with another endoscope, do NOT perform endoscopic
examination, and contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.

4 4-3. Inspection of remote buttons of the endoscope and foot switch

1. Check that the function you want to use has been assigned to each remote button and foot switch as
described in “5 -10 - 2. Assigning functions to endoscope remote buttons and foot switches” (p. 97).
Inspection

2. Press each remote button on the control body of the endoscope and foot switch, and check that the
function assigned to the button is working (Figure 4.7).

Remote button

Remote button

Endoscope Foot switch

Figure 4.7

Note
When using a color video printer, a USB flash memory and an endoPRO iQ, assign Remote,
USB capture and PC capture functions to the remote buttons and foot switch, and check that the
function assigned to each button is working.
“5 -10 - 2. Assigning functions to endoscope remote buttons and foot switches” (p. 97)

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 4-4. Air/water supply inspection (OS - H5)

1. Tap the Pump icon on the touch panel to operate the pump. Check the sound of the air pump operating
can be heard (Figure 4.8).

Figure 4.8

Note 4
The On / Off of the Pump can be set with the Pump menu of the General settings on the touch
panel or the Widget area.
“Pump” (p. 108)

Inspection
“5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)

2. Move an adjustment slider on the Pump Level menu and check that the air flow changes (Figure 4.9).

Figure 4.9

Warning
Ensure that the air supply volume can be adjusted according to the Pump Level menu. Failure to
do so may cause insufficient air/ water supply, which hinders hemostasis.

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 Note
The Pump level can be set with the Pump menu of General settings on the touch panel or the
Widget area.
“Pump” (p. 108)
“5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)

3. Prepare a container with sterilized water. Operate the Air/ Water feeding valve of the endoscope to
inspect the Air/ Water supply function. For details, refer to the IFU of the endoscope.

Warning
Ensure that freshly sterilized water is used. Using old sterile water may cause risk of infection.

4. Block the hole in the top of the air/ water feeding valve. Confirm that a steady stream of air bubbles is
being released from the distal end of the endoscope (Figure 4.10).

4
Inspection

Air supply

Figure 4.10

5. Pull the endoscope out of the container, and depress the air/ water feeding valve. Check that a certain
amount of water flows out from the distal end of the endoscope (Figure 4.11).

Water supply

Figure 4.11

Warning
All inspected items should be functioning properly to perform endoscopic examination. If there is
a problem with any of the functions, do NOT perform endoscopic examination and contact your
local PENTAX Medical service facility.

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 5 Directions for use

5-1. Turning on the processor

Power State
The following three power modes are defined based on states of the main power switch on the rear panel
and on /standby switch on the touch panel.

Switch Setting Functioning State

Main Power Switch LED for On /Standby Switch System State Touch panel State
Off Turned off Power Off Tuned off
On Illuminating Standby Tuned off
On Illuminating Power On Illuminating (displayed)

Caution
After the main power switch has been turned off, wait for at least 1 minute before turning it back
on again. A fuse may be blown if you turn the main power switch on and off repeatedly within a
5
short period of time.
“6 - 4. Replacing the fuses” (p. 149)

Directions for use

Note
It is recommended not to turn off the main power switch on the rear panel but turn off only the
on /standby switch on the front panel to place the system in the Standby state if you want to
suspend the system temporarily between an interval of procedures. Turn off the main power
switch on the rear panel if you do not use the system for a long period.

1. Turn on the main power switch on the rear panel (by pressing the right side of the switch) to turn on
this processor.(Figure 5.1)
• The on /standby switch on the front panel starts illuminating white, which shows that the system
is in the Standby state.

Figure 5.1

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 2. Hold down the on /standby switch on the lower right of the front panel for 2 to 3 seconds.(Figure 5.2)
• The touch panel illuminates.
• Endoscopic live images are displayed on the monitor.
“Normal Screen (Endoscopic Live Image Display)” (p. 41)
• The touch panel and the monitor display the profile information that were displayed before turning
off the processor most recently. <no_patient> is displayed for the patient information.

Figure 5.2

Caution
Do NOT use a sharp object, such as the tip of a pen, to press the On / Standby switch. Failure to
observe this precaution may cause a failure of switches, resulting in impaired control.

5
5-2. Turning off the processor
Directions for use

1. Before turning off this product, unmount the connected USB flash memory.
“Unmount USB drive” (p. 105)

Note
Data may not be saved correctly to a USB flash memory if the processor is turned off while data
transfer or video data save is in process.

2. Hold down the on /standby switch on the front panel for 5 seconds or more.
• The information displayed on the touch panel and the monitor disappears and the power mode
changes to the standby state.

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 5-3. Content to be displayed on the monitor

Normal Screen (Endoscopic Live Image Display)

The normal screen shown below appears on the monitor when the processor is started.
*The normal screen shown below is assumed to be connected with the endoscope. If the endoscope
is not connected, a message prompting you to connect the endoscope appears in the bottom of the
screen. Therefore, no item except the patient ID is displayed in the bottom of the screen.

Note
• Information displayed on the monitor differs depending on the setting of Patient Information.
“Patient information tab” (p. 111)
• The setting of Patient Information tab is [Short] by default.

⑩ ⑨

⑪
⑫

⑬
5
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧

Directions for use

Figure 5.3

Patient Information tab

No. Display Item Setting (✓: Display) Description
Off Short Long
① Patient ID ✓ ✓ Displays the patient’s ID.
② Patient ✓ ✓ Displays the patient’s name.*1
③ D.O.Birth ✓ ✓ Displays the patient’s date of birth and age.*1
④ Stopwatch ✓ ✓ Displays the time that has elapsed by using the stopwatch function.
Displays the date and time set for the system. Displays the time in a display format
⑤ Time ✓ ✓
set in the Date / Time.
⑥ Profile ✓ ✓ Displays the Profile name.
⑦ i - scan ✓ ✓ Displays the current i - scan mode.
⑧ Free space ✓ ✓ Displays free space of the drive set as storage destination for still images and video images.
⑨ Zoom ratio ✓ ✓ ✓ Displays zoom ratio of endoscopic images.
⑩ Screen Status ✓ ✓ ✓ Displays the status of the main screen.
Endoscopic
⑪ ✓ ✓ ✓ Displays the endoscopic image if an endoscope is connected to the processor
image
⑫ Thumbnail ✓ Displays the thumbnail of images acquired.
Displays the model name and serial number of the endoscope connected to this product.
Endoscope
⑬ ✓ ✓ ✓ Enable to switch display / non - display by the space key of keyboard. Also, it
information
automatically becomes non - display after 60 seconds have elapsed from the display.

*1 When the setting of the Main screen resolution is [XGA] or [SXGA], this item is not displayed.
“Main screen resolution” (p. 111)

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 5-4. Basic operations of touch panel

Configuration of Top Menu

When you start this processor by turning on the on /standby switch, the following top menu appears on
the touch panel.

„ Top Menu

① ② ③ ④

5
Figure 5.4
Directions for use

No. Name Description

Currently selected profiles are displayed. Tap this button to display the profile list.
① Profile selection button
“5 - 5. Selecting a profile” (p. 48)
Use this button to start profile registration, information editing, and profile deletion. You can
② Profile setting button customize the top menu for each profile when needed.
“5 - 6. Setting profile information” (p. 49)
Currently selected patient names are displayed. Tap this button to display the patient
③ Patient selection button
information. If no patient name is currently selected, the patient list is displayed.
This button navigates to general settings, image processing settings, and settings for assigning
④ Various settings button
functions to endoscope remote buttons.
In this area, you can customize widgets on the top menu for each profile by using widget
⑤ Widget area
functions. “5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)
It shows the position or the percentage of the currently displayed items within the entire
⑥ Scroll bar
items in the widget area.

Note
• If all widgets can not be displayed in one screen, the scroll bar displays this information. In
such a case, you can move the displayed area by scrolling or swiping the widget area from
side to side.
• You can lock the touch panel by a touch and hold on the lock icon in the upper right of the
touch panel. To unlock the touch panel, touch and hold the lock icon again.

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 Common Gestures
You can operate the menu on the front panel by touching it.
This section describes gesture controls which compose the basis of the touch panel operations.

Tap
Put a finger on an icon, etc. displayed on the touch panel and put the finger off immediately.

Touch and hold

Touch an icon, etc. for a longer time (one second or more) and release it.

Drag & Drop

Touch an icon, etc.; drag it to the intended position; then put your finger off the dragged item.

Scroll
Move displayed content or an icon from side to side or up and down while holding your finger on it.
Perform scrolling when you want to change the displayed menu part because the entire menu is too
wide to show on the screen, or when you want to move the slider for adjusting the menu.

Directions for use

Figure 5.5

Swipe
Put a finger on the touch panel and move it to right, left, upward, or downward with a swing.
Perform a swipe when you want to move the displayed menu widely.

Figure 5.6

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 Pinch out
Touch the touch panel with two fingers and widen the interval between two fingers.
Pinch out when you want to zoom in an image displayed on the Patient Gallery menu.

Figure 5.7

Pinch in
Touch the touch panel with two fingers and narrow the interval between two fingers until they touch.
Pinch in when you want to zoom out an image displayed on the Patient Gallery menu.

5
Directions for use

Figure 5.8

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 Software Keyboard
You can input text by tapping the keyboard displayed on the touch panel.

█ How to Display the Software Keyboard

Tap the text input area on the Edit menu for profiles, patient names, etc., the input mode starts and a
cursor appears in the text input area.
• A software keyboard pops up from the bottom of the touch panel.
• If you tap the keyboard icon (hide key) in the lower right corner while the software keyboard is
displayed, the text input mode ends.

Hide key
Figure 5.9

5
Note
You can also perform text input by using OS - A116, a keyboard dedicated for this processor.

Directions for use

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 „ Standard mode (for alphabetic character input / Shift key mode: off)

② ②

③ ④ ⑤ ④ ⑧
Figure 5.10

No. Name Description

Enter alphanumeric characters and special characters. Characters that can be entered depend
① Alphanumeric keys
on states of the Alphabet / Number Switch key and the Shift key.
In alphabetic character mode, use this key to change upper/ lower cases of characters. You
② Shift key can switch the Shift key mode from Off - -> On - -> Lock - -> Off (repeatedly) by tapping this
key.
Alphabet / number
③ This key switches alphabetic character mode and number mode for alphanumeric keys.
switch key

5 ④

⑤
Move key

Space bar
This key moves the cursor to the next input area to change item to be input. This key is
grayout when there is no next input area.
Tap it to enter a space.
⑥ Backspace key This key deletes entered characters (on the left of the cursor).
⑦ Done key Tap this key to finish text input.
Directions for use

⑧ Hide key This key hides the software keyboard.

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 █ Keys Displayed in Each Input Mode

Upper case mode (for alphabetic character input / Shift key mode: On)
Change the Shift key mode to On by tapping the Shift key once.
The Shift keys turn white and upper case letters are displayed.
When you input a letter, the Shift key mode switches to Off and lower case letters are displayed.

Figure 5.11

Upper case mode (for alphabetic character input / Shift key mode: Lock)
Change the Shift key mode to Lock by tapping the Shift key twice.
The Shift keys turn gray while their arrows turn blue, and caps lock is enabled.
Tap the Shift key again to disable caps lock.
5

Directions for use

Figure 5.12

Number mode
Tap the alphabet / number switch key to switch the mode to enable numeric character input.
Tap the alphabet / number switch key again to return to alphabetic character mode.

Figure 5.13

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 5-5. Selecting a profile

Tap the profile selection button to display the list of registered profiles as a pull - down menu. Scroll down
the displayed list, and tap the name of the profile that you want to change so that the setting values on
each menu for the selected profile will be applied.

█ Registered Profiles
The following profiles are registered by default for maximum / minimum widget configurations in this
product.
The registered profiles and widgets to be displayed in the widget area are as follows.

Configuration Profile Widgets to Be Displayed

All widgets
Maximum Default (Max)
“5 -11. Widget” (p. 134)
• Pump
• Pump Level
Minimum Default (Min) • Lamp
• i - scan profile
• Brightness

Note

5
Default profiles can not be edited or deleted.

█ Setting Values for Each Profile

This processor has configurable items, which are divided into items common to all profiles and items
Directions for use

that can be set per profile.

Common /per profile Item

• Pump
• Pump Level
• Lamp
• XLUM
• Image rotate
Common to all profiles • Zoom
• All items of Patient
• All items of Network
• All items of endoPRO iQ
• Time / Date
• Facility Information
• Widgets on the top menu
Configurable items per profile • All items excluding the above
“5 -10. Configuring various settings” (p. 85)

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 5-6. Setting profile information

You can use these buttons to register new profiles, edit the currently selected profiles, and delete profiles.

Figure 5.14

No. Name Description Reference Page

It resets setting values on each item for the selected profile to the
① Reset changes p. 57
last saved values.

5
② Save changes It saves setting values on each item for the selected profile. p. 57
Use it to edit the profile (the profile name and its widget on the Top
③ Edit profile p. 51
menu).
Use it to delete the profile (the profile name and its widget on the
④ Delete profile p. 56
Top menu).
Use it to register a new profile (the profile name and its widget on

Directions for Use

⑤ Create new profile p. 50
the Top menu).

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 5-6-1. Registering a new profile
Use the following button to register a new profile.
The profile name can be entered by user's name or observation area according to the application.
1. From the pull - down menu of the Profile Setting button, tap [Create new profile].

Figure 5.15

• The following edit screen appears and the software keyboard pops up.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.16

2. Enter a profile name by using the OS - A116 or the software keyboard.

Note
The following characters can not be entered:
/ . * ? " : \ |

3. Tap [✔] and register the information.

• If you tap [x], the registration is canceled.

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 5-6-2. Editing a profile
Use the following button to edit the profile (its name and widget area).
1. Tap the profile selection button and select a profile to be edited.
2. From the pull - down menu of the profile setting button, select [Edit profile].

Figure 5.17

• The edit profile screen is displayed.

① ③ ④ ②

Directions for Use

⑤

Figure 5.18

No. Name Description

Use this button to cancel the edited profile name and edited information in its
① x button
widget area.
Use this button to save information after having finished editing the profile name
② ✔ button
and its widget area.
③ Profile name The currently selected profile name is displayed.
④ +Widget button Use this button to add a widget.
⑤ Widget area The current widget settings are displayed.

3. Use this button to edit the profile name and its widget area.
“Editing a Profile Name” (p. 52)
“Editing Widget Area” (p. 52)
4. After having finished editing, tap [✔] button.
• The settings are applied.
• If you tap [x] button, the edited content is canceled.

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 █ Editing a Profile Name
You can edit a profile name in the following manner:
1. Tap the profile name area in the upper left corner on the top menu.
• The edit screen appears and the software keyboard pops up.

Figure 5.19

• Edit it in the same manner as registering a new profile.

“5 - 6 -1. Registering a new profile” (p. 50)

█ Editing Widget Area

You can edit the widget area in the following manner:

5 Note
• Refer to “5 -11. Widget” (p. 134) for widgets whose layout is changeable.
• It is recommended that you place frequently - used widgets on the left side of the menu
Directions for Use

because the leftmost menu is displayed immediately after start of this processor.

How to Add a Widget

You can select a widget to be displayed on the widget area and edit its position.
1. Tap [+Widget].

Figure 5.20

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 • The following Widget Selection screen is displayed.
• Checkmarks on lower right of widgets indicate that these widgets are already registered to
the top menu.

Figure 5.21

2. Touch and hold the widget to be added.

• You will see the edit profile screen again with the widget in the selected state.

Example: Adding Freeze widget to the top menu

Directions for Use

Figure 5.22

3. On the edit profile screen, drag the widget to the intended position and release it.

Figure 5.23
* The selected widget is surrounded by a white frame.

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 How to Move a Widget
You can move a widget in the widget area.
1. Touch and hold the widget to be moved.
• The selected widget is displayed with a white frame around it as below.

Example: Moving i - scan profile widget from the left side of Pump Flow Rate widget to its right side.

Figure 5.24

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.25

Note
You can not move the Lamp widget and the Pump widget as they are fixed to the leftmost
positions.

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 How to Delete a Widget
1. Touch and hold the widget to be deleted.
• The selected widget is displayed with a white frame around it as below.

Figure 5.26

2. Tap [x] button in the upper right corner of the white frame.
• The selected widget is deleted.

Note
You can not delete the Lamp widget and the Pump widget as they are fixed to the leftmost

5
positions.

Directions for Use

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 5-6-3. Deleting a profile
Delete a registered profile in the following manner.
1. Tap the profile selection button and select a profile to be deleted.
2. From the pull - down menu of the profile setting button, tap [Delete profile].

Figure 5.27

3. When the following warning screen is displayed, tap [Delete profile].

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.28

• The selected profile is deleted.

• Tap [Cancel] to cancel the deletion.

Note
After the deletion, the profile just above the deleted one is selected and displayed on the
profile list.

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 5-6-4. Saving a profile
You can save setting values on each menu for the selected profile in the following manner.
1. From the pull - down menu of the profile setting button, tap [Save changes].
• You can save currently set values on each menu.

Figure 5.29

Note
The settings that have not been saved will be discarded if you select a Profile that is
different from the currently selected Profile. Save the settings if necessary.
5
5-6-5. Resetting a profile

Directions for Use

Setting values for the profile information are reset to the last saved ones.
1. From the pull - down menu of the profile setting button, tap [Reset changes].
• You can apply the last saved setting values on each menu.

Figure 5.30

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 5-7. Setting patient information

Patient information is displayed, newly registered, edited or deleted.

You can also register, edit, and clear patient information by displaying the registration screen on the monitor
by operating the F1 to F3 keys on the keyboard.

5-7-1. Patient list

Note
The patient list is displayed only on the touch panel. It will not be displayed by keyboard
operation.

Tap the patient selection button on the top menu.

• If "no patient" is displayed as the patient name, the patient list is displayed. (Figure 5.31)
• If the patient name is displayed, the patient information screen is displayed. (Figure 5.32)

„ Patient List Screen

① ② ③ ⑧

5
Directions for Use

④ ⑤⑥ ⑦
Figure 5.31

No. Name Description

① Back button Use this button to return to the top menu.
② Search patient area Use this area to search patient information.
③ + Patient button Use this button to register new patient information.
④ Internal ID This area shows the ID distributed automatically.
⑤ ✔ mark The patient with this mark is currently selected.
⑥ Patient name It displays each patient name. Tap a patient name to select it.
The screen navigates to the patient information screen and the selected patient
⑦ Patient information button
information is displayed.
⑧ Patient list setting menu The pull - down menu related to the patient list is displayed.

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 „ Patient Information Screen

① ②

Figure 5.32

Note
The above patient information screen will be displayed on the touch panel. To check the
patient information with the keyboard, press F2 key to display the patient information edit
screen.
“5 -7- 4. Editing patient information” (p. 64) 5
No. Name Description

Directions for Use

① Back button Use this button to return to the previous screen.
Patient information
② You can display menus for editing and deleting patient information.
setting button
③ Comment It displays an entered comment.
④ Patient gallery It displays thumbnails of captured still and video images per date.

If some information is entered into the comment field, the following is displayed:
• Patient name (Last name, First name)
• Patient ID
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Comment

Note
• Comments are displayed only when any comment has been registered on the edit patient
information screen.
• The Patient Gallery displays only when images were captured during procedures.
“5 - 8. Patient gallery” (p. 73)

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 5-7-2. Selecting patient information
Select a patient from the registered patient list in the following manner.
1. From the menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].
• The patient list screen is displayed. (Figure 5.33)
2. On the screen displaying the patient list, tap the row displaying the patient name you want to
select. If the screen does not display the name you want to select, touch any point on the patient
list and then scroll or swipe it to verify whether the name is included in the list.

Figure 5.33

• When you select a patient name, it is reflected to Patient column on the monitor.
• To deselect the patient, tap the <no patient> column.

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Directions for Use

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 5-7-3. Registering new patient information
Use this button to register new patient information to the patient list.
New registration can also be done by displaying the registration screen on the monitor by entering the
F1 key on the keyboard.

█ Operating from touchscreen

1. From the menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].
• The patient list is displayed. (Figure 5.33)
2. On the screen displaying the patient list, tap [+Patient].
• The New Patient screen is displayed.

⑤ ⑦

5
Figure 5.34

No. Name Description

① First name Enter First name.
② Last name Enter Last name.
③ ID Enter ID.

Directions for Use

④ D.O.Birth Set the date of birth.
⑤ Age Set the age.
⑥ Gender Select the gender.
⑦ Calculate Use this button to calculate the age from D.O. Birth.

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 3. Tap the area for the item to be entered.
• A software keyboard pops up.

Figure 5.35

4. Enter information by using the OS - A116 or the software keyboard.

Note
• The following characters can not be entered:
/ . * ? " : \ |
• First name is a required item. If this field is blank, you can not register any patient

5 name.
• If you don’t input gender information, the patient information screen displays it as
“Undefined”.

5. After having completed information input, tap [✔] and register the information.
Directions for Use

• If you tap [x], the registration is canceled.

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 █ Using keyboard
1. Press [F1] key.
• The following new patient registration screen pops up.

①
②
③

⑤ ⑨

⑦ ⑧

Figure 5.36

No. Name Description

① First name Enter First name.
② Last name Enter Last name.
③ ID Enter ID.
④ D.O.Birth Set the date of birth.

5
⑤ Age Set the age.
⑥ Gender Select the gender.
⑦ OK button Patient information is registered with the input contents.
⑧ Cancel button Cancel registration of patient information.
⑨ Calculate Use this button to calculate the age from D.O. Birth.

Directions for Use

2. Use the up and down keys to move the cursor to the item to be entered.
• The selected item will turn white.

Figure 5.37

3. Enter all information from the alphanumeric key

4. After entering all information, move cursor to the OK button.
5. Register information from [Enter] key.
• Registration will be canceled when cursor is placed on [Enter] key and entered.
• Registration will be also canceled by entering [Esc] key.

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 5-7-4. Editing patient information
Edit the patient information registered to the patient list in the following manner.
New registration can also be done by displaying the registration screen on the monitor by entering the
F2 key on the keyboard.

█ Operating from touchscreen

1. From the menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].

Figure 5.38

• The patient list is displayed.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.39

2. On the screen displaying the patient list, tap the patient information button for the patient
whose information is to be edited.
• The patient information of the selected patient is displayed.

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 3. Tap the patient information setting button in the upper right corner and select [Edit] from the
pull - down menu.

Figure 5.40

• The edit patient information mode starts.

4. Enter information by using the OS - A116 or the software keyboard.
• Edit it in the same manner as registering new patient information.
“5 -7- 3. Registering new patient information” (p. 61)

Directions for Use

Figure 5.41

Note
• If an ID is changed, all the still and video images stored in the internal memory are
deleted. Save the images to the USB drive as required.
“5 - 8 - 4. Copying image data” (p. 81)
• The registered patient would be selected and shown on the monitor after registering
a new patient information.

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 █ Using keyboard
1. Press [F2] key.
• The following edit patient information screen pops up.

Figure 5.42

2. Enter all information from the keyboard.

• The method of editing is the same as in the case of new registration of patient information.
“5 -7- 3. Registering new patient information” (p. 61)

5-7-5. Entering/deleting a comment

5
You can enter and delete a comment on the patient information screen.
Directions for Use

③
②

Figure 5.43

No. Name Description

① Add comment Tap this field to add a comment.
② Comment The entered comment is displayed by date.
③ Delete icon Tap this icon to delete a comment.

Adding a comment
• When you tap the comment field, the enter comment mode starts and the software keyboard
appears.
• Enter a comment; then tap “Done”.

Deleting a comment
• Tap the delete icon on the right of the comment you want to delete.

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 5-7-6. Sorting patient list (Sort)
1. From the menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].
• The patient list is displayed.
2. Tap the patient information setting button in the upper right corner and select [Sort] from the pull -
down menu.

Figure 5.44

3. Select the sorting order.

Directions for Use

Figure 5.45

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 5-7-7. Getting patient list (Get worklist)
You can get the patient list from [Get worklist] if MWM server is available.
1. From the menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].
• The patient list is displayed.
2. Tap the patient information setting button in the upper right corner and select [Get worklist] from
the pull - down menu.

Figure 5.46

3. You can limit conditions using Worklist filter.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.47

4. Tap [ok] after selecting the conditions.

• The acquired patient list is displayed.
• Tap [Cancel] to cancel the acquisition.

Note
When the previous patient list is remaining, delete the previous list before getting new patient
list.

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 5-7-8. Batch deleting patient information
Collectively delete the patient information registered in the patient list.
1. From the pull - down menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].
• The patient list is displayed.
2. Tap (･･･) at the upper right, and tap [Delete all] on the pull - down menu.

Figure 5.48

3. On the displayed confirmation screen, tap [Delete all].

• All the patient information and the still images and video images of all patient stored in the
internal memory of this processor are deleted.

Do you want to delete all patient information from

internal storage? Still images and movies will also
be deleted with this operation.

5
This action can not be reversed!

Figure 5.49

Directions for Use

• Tap [Cancel] to cancel the deletion.

Note
Deleted patient information and deleted images can not be restored. Save the still and video
images stored in the internal memory as required.
“5 - 8 - 4. Copying image data” (p. 81)

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 5-7-9. Clear patient information
Change selected patient information to non - selected status (clear).

█ Operating from touchscreen

1. From the pull - down menu of the various setting buttons, tap [Patients].

Figure 5.50

• The patient list is displayed.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.51

2. Select <no patients>.

• Patient information is in non - selected status.

█ Using keyboard
1. Press [F3] key.
• A confirmation dialog is displayed on the monitor to deselect patient information.

Figure 5.52

2. Move the cursor to OK with the up and down keys and press the Enter key.
• Patient information is in non - selected status.
• If you select Cancel and press the Enter key, patient information will not be cleared.
• Esc key can also cancel patient information clearing.

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 5-7-10. Deleting patient information
Delete a patient from the patient list in the following manner.
1. From the menu of the various settings button, tap [Patients].

Figure 5.53

• The patient list is displayed.

Directions for Use

Figure 5.54

2. On the screen displaying the patient list, tap [>] next to the patient to be deleted.
• The patient information is displayed.

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 3. Tap [...] in the upper right corner and select [Delete] from the pull - down menu.

Figure 5.55

4. When the following confirmation screen is displayed, tap [Delete Patient].

• The patient information and the patient’s still images and video images stored in the internal
memory of this device are deleted.

5
Figure 5.56

• Tap [Cancel] to cancel the deletion.

Directions for Use

Note
Deleted patient information and deleted images can not be restored. Save the still and video
images stored in the internal memory as required.
“5 - 8 - 4. Copying image data” (p. 81)

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 5-8. Patient gallery

If USB capture or Video rec is performed during an endoscopic procedure, an item “Patient gallery” is
displayed on the patient information screen selected during the endoscopic procedure.
In this item, images are displayed as thumbnails sorted by saved date; you can preview selected thumbnails
and check information of the image processing applied when the image was saved.

Note
The displayed thumbnail is only the file selected by USB flash memory as the file save destination.
When USB flash memory is not selected, the file saved in internal memory will be displayed.
“Drive Selection” (p. 101)

„ Patient Gallery Screen

②
5

Directions for Use

Figure 5.57

No. Name Description

The date is displayed in the format of YYYY- MM - DD / DD - MM -YYYY/ MM - DD -YYYY.
① Procedure date Display format of date is determined by the setting of [Date format].
“Date format” (p. 122)
② Thumbnail images They display thumbnails of still and video images of the currently selected patient.
③ Image selection button It navigates to the file selection screen. (Figure 5.58)

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 „ File Selection Screen

⑦ ②

① ③

Figure 5.58

No. Name Description

① x button It navigates to the previous page.
② Move button Use this button to change the selected file.
Use this button to display the pull - down menu to copy / delete the
③ Setting button
selected file.
④ Select all / Deselect all button It selects / deselects all files.
⑤ Select session / Deselect session button It selects / deselects all files created on a specific date.

5
⑥ Thumbnail images With every tap, each image is selected / deselected accordingly.
⑦ The number of currently selected files It displays the number of currently selected files.

5-8-1. Previewing images

Directions for Use

You can display saved still images and video images on the touch panel or on the monitor to preview
them.
1. To do so, tap the desired image displayed in the list of thumbnails on the Patent Gallery screen.
• The selected image is displayed on the entire screen of the touch panel.
• The Browse menu appears; then disappears after a few seconds.

Figure 5.59

No. Name Description

It displays the zoom ratio. (The zoom ratio of the image displayed
① Zoom ratio on the entire screen of the touch panel refers to 1.00x.)
You can zoom in / out by using the preview menu.

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 5-8-2. Operating preview menu
While the image is displayed on the entire screen, tap any place on the touch panel to display the
preview menu, which disappears in a few seconds.

Note
The preview menu disappears in a few seconds. To redisplay it, tap any place on the touch
panel again.

█ Preview Menu for Still Images

② ③

5
④

Figure 5.60

No. Name Description

① Back button Use this button to return to the Patient Gallery screen.

Directions for Use

It displays the file name and its creation date. If the entire file name can not be displayed
② File information
in this area, the latter part of the file name has display priority.
③ Show button Use this button to display the image on the monitor.
It displays the setting values for image processing applied when the image was saved.
The following image processing information is displayed.
• i - scan settings (SE,CE,TE)
• Brightness
④ Setting value information
• Exposure control
• Color adjustment (Red, Blue)
• XLUM
• Contrast

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 Displaying the image on the monitor

Replay

Live image

Preview image

Figure 5.61

• If you tap [Show] button, the image currently displayed on the touch panel appears on the monitor.
(Figure 5.61)
• While the image is displayed on the monitor, tap any place on the touch panel to quit displaying
the image on the monitor.

Zoom in / zoom out

• Touch the touch panel with two fingers, and pinch in to zoom in the image, or pinch out to zoom
out it. (Range of the zoom ratio: from 1.00x to 2.00x)
• The zoom ratio is reflected to the image displayed on the monitor also.
• The displayed area in a magnified image can be changed by scrolling the image.

5 Changing the image to browse

• While an image is displayed on the touch panel, swiping the image from side to side causes the
image to navigate to the next or the previous one.
Directions for Use

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 █ Preview Menu for Video Images

② ③

⑤ ⑥

④
Figure 5.62

No. Name Description

① Back button Use this button to return to the Patient Gallery menu.
It displays the file name and the creation date of the currently displayed image. If the
② File information entire file name can not be displayed in this area, the latter part of the file name has
display priority.
③ Show button Use this button to display the image on the monitor.

5
④ Slider*1 Use this slider to jump to the specific time point in the currently displayed video image.
It indicates the time elapsed from the start to the current time point to replay the video
⑤ Replaying time*1
image.
⑥ Recording time*1 It indicates the time elapsed to record the video image.
⑦ Play / stop button Use this button to switch between playing and stopping the video image.

Directions for Use

*1: The time is displayed after the video replay starts.

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 Displaying the image on the main screen

Replaying time Recording time

Replay 00:05 15:00

Live image

Preview image

Figure 5.63

• If you tap [Show] button, the image currently displayed on the touch panel appears on the monitor.
(Figure 5.63)
• While the image is displayed on the monitor, tap any place on the touch panel to quit displaying
the image on the monitor.

Play/ Stop
With every tap on the play/stop button that appears in the center of the screen, you can switch
between playing and stopping the video image.

5 Note
After playing is performed, the browse menu disappears. To display the menu again, tap
anywhere on the touch panel.
Directions for Use

Changing the time to start replaying the video image

You can change the time to start replaying the video image by scrolling the slider indicated in the
center of the bottom of the screen.

Zoom in / zoom out

• Touch the touch panel with two fingers, and pinch in to zoom in the image, or pinch out to zoom
out it. (Range of the zoom ratio: from 1.00x to 2.00x)
• The zoom ratio is reflected to the image displayed on the monitor also.
• The displayed area in a magnified image can be changed by scrolling the image.

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 5-8-3. Moving image data
This menu allows you to move the image data to another drive, which are stored in the internal
memory of this processor or in the USB flash memory connected to this processor.
1. Tap [Select images].

Figure 5.64

• The file selection screen appears.

„ File Selection Screen

⑦ ②

5
① ③

Directions for Use

⑥

Figure 5.65

No. Name Description

① x button Use this button to return to the patient gallery screen.
② Move button Use this button to change the selected file.
③ Setting button Use this button to copy / delete the selected file.
④ Select all / Deselect all button It selects / deselects all files.
⑤ Select session / Deselect session button It selects / deselects all files created on a specific date.
⑥ Thumbnail images With every tap, each image is selected / deselected accordingly.
⑦ The number of selected files It displays the number of currently selected files.

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 2. Tap to select the file to be moved.
3. Tap [Move].
• Drives selectable as the destination drive are displayed.
4. Tap the drive as the storage destination.

Figure 5.66

• The file is moved to the destination.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.67

Caution
Do NOT turn off the on /standby switch or the main power switch while moving files.
Otherwise, the files may be damaged.

Note
• The file can not be moved from the connected USB flash memory to the internal memory.
• When the file is moved to the destination, it is deleted from the original drive.

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 5-8-4. Copying image data
This menu allows you to copy the image data stored in the internal memory of this processor to the
connected USB flash memory.
1. On the Patient Gallery screen, tap [Select images].
2. Select the file to be copied.
• Select the file in the same manner as you do when moving it.
3. Tap the setting button in the upper right corner and select [Copy] from the pull - down menu.

Figure 5.68

• Drives selectable as the copy destination are displayed.

4. Tap the drive as the copy destination.
• The file is copied to the destination.

Directions for Use

Figure 5.69

Caution
Do NOT turn off the on /standby switch or the main power switch while copying files.
Otherwise, the files may be damaged.

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 5-8-5. Deleting image data
This menu allows you to delete the image data stored in the internal memory of this processor or in
the connected USB flash memory.
1. On the Patient Gallery screen, tap [Select images].
2. Select the file to be deleted.
• Select the file in the same manner as you do when moving it.
3. Tap the setting button in the upper right corner and select [Delete] from the pull - down menu.

Figure 5.70

4. When the confirmation screen is displayed, tap [Delete Images].

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.71

• The file is deleted.

• Tap [Cancel] to cancel the deletion.

Note
Be careful when deleting files because the deleted files can not be restored.

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 5-9. Previewing images

Setting Long on the Patient Information tab displays thumbnails of still images saved for the currently
selected patient on the right side. The images can be displayed on the monitor by keyboard operation.

Image Preview Function

█ Previewing Images

„ Content to be Displayed on the Monitor (when the image is under preview)

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Replay Live
③
②

2018-10-01

5
Figure 5.72

No. Name Description

You can display the image of the selected thumbnail on the entire screen. “Replay” on the upper
① Main screen
left of the screen indicates that the image selected from the thumbnail list is currently displayed.
② Thumbnail This area displays thumbnails of still and video images saved for the currently selected patient.

Directions for Use

③ Sub screen During the preview, the endoscopic live image is displayed on the sub screen.

Caution
Do NOT proceed with the examination by using the endoscopic live image displayed on the
sub screen. Always quit previewing the image before proceeding with the examination.

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 1. Set [Long] on the patient information tab. “Patient information tab” (p. 111)

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Live

Preview Image

2018-10-01

Figure 5.73

• The thumbnails of still images and video images saved for the currently selected patient are
displayed on the right side of the monitor.
2. Select the thumbnail whose image is to be previewed by using the cursor, 2 (), 4 (), 6 (), and
8 () keys of the numeric keys.
• The gray box indicates the currently selected thumbnail.
3. Press the Enter key of the numeric keys.

2018-11-01
Replay Live

5
Live image

Selected thumbnail

2018-10-01
Directions for Use

Figure 5.74

• The selected image is displayed on the main screen.

• The blue box indicates the thumbnail currently displayed on the main screen.
4. Press the Enter key of the numeric keys again or Esc key to quit displaying the image on the main
screen.
• The endoscopic live image is displayed on the monitor again.

Note
When using this function, use the Enter key of the numeric keys.

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 5-10. Configuring various settings

The following pull - down menu is displayed when you tap the various settings button on the top menu:

Figure 5.75

No. Name Description Reference Page

Use this button to set various information related to patient
① Patients button information. This button has the same functions as the patient setting p. 58
button. “5 -7. Setting patient information” (p. 58)
②

③
Image settings button

Button assignment button

Set information related to image processing.
Use this button to assign functions to remote buttons and the foot
switches of the endoscope.
p. 86

p. 97
5
Use this button to set information related to overall functions
④ General settings button p. 100
excluding the above.

Directions for Use

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 5-10-1. Applying image processing functions
Use this menu to set information related to image processing.

Note
Changes to image processing settings are only reflected to live images. They are not reflected
to images in the freeze mode and those under preview. Cancel the freeze mode or stop
previewing the image to reflect changes to the settings.

① ②

5 Figure 5.76

No. Name Description

① Back button Use this button to return to the top menu.
② Profile name Currently selected profiles are displayed.
Directions for Use

Lamp
Turn on or off the lamp.

Note
You can change the lamp setting only when the endoscope is connected.

Setting Icon State

This turns on the LED lamp at the endoscope tip, which emits light from
On
its distal end.

Off This turns off the LED lamp at the endoscope tip.

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 1. Tap [Lamp] icon.
• With every tap, [On] / [Off] of the lamp switches.

Caution
Do NOT look directly at the light emitted from the endoscope or direct it at the eyes of other
individuals, as the intense light may cause eye injuries.

XLUM
You can maximize the light intensity by using this icon. Use it to confirm the position of the distal end
of the endoscope from outside the body.

Note
You can change the XLUM setting only when the lamp is set to [On].

Setting Icon State

This maximizes the intensity of light emitted from the distal end of the
On

5
endoscope.

The light emitted from the distal end of the endoscope returns to normal
Off
intensity.

Directions for Use

1. Tap [XLUM] icon.
• With every tap, [On] / [Off] of [XLUM] switches.

Caution
Use this function only for minimum time required for confirming the position of the distal end
of the endoscope. Set the function to [Off] immediately on confirming the position.

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 White Balance
This icon allows you to adjust the white balance.

Setting Icon State

Executing White balance adjustment is being executed.

Not
executed / White balance adjustment is not yet executed / is completed.
Done

1. Set the value to 0 in the Brightness menu.

2. On the Exposure control menu, tap [Average] icon to set the exposure mode.
3. Tap [Lamp] icon to emit light from the distal end of the endoscope.
4. Insert the distal end of the endoscope into the supplied PENTAX White balance adjuster (OS - A43 /
OS - A43H). Move the adjuster such that the circle at the bottom can be viewed completely on the
monitor, and verify that the inside of the adjuster can be seen clearly. (Refer to Figure 5.77 and
Figure 5.78.)

5 White balance adjuster

Directions for Use

Distal end of endoscope

Figure 5.77

Circle at the bottom of the adjuster

Endoscopic image

Figure 5.78

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 Note
• Be careful not to hit the distal end of the endoscope against the bottom or sides of the
white balance adjuster.
• Do not adjust white balance by using a white balance adjuster other than the specified
one.

5. Hold the distal end of the endoscope in place and tap the [White balance] icon for a few seconds.
• The white balance is adjusted.
• After the white balance is adjusted, “White balance OK!” is displayed on the monitor and the
touch panel.

Note
If white balance can not be adjusted, “White balance failed” is displayed. Refer to
“Troubleshooting”. “7-1. Troubleshooting guide” (p. 152)

Brightness
This icon allows you to adjust brightness of endoscopic images.

„ Icon
5

Directions for Use

Figure 5.79

1. Scroll the brightness setting slider from side to side.

• If you move the slider to the right, the brightness level will get higher.
• You can adjust the brightness in eleven levels (from - 5 to +5). The adjusted brightness is
displayed in the Brightness menu digitally. Note that the standard value is [0] when making
adjustments.

Note
• The Brightness setting is stored in memory even after the processor is turned off and is
applied when the processor is next turned on.
• When the XLUM is set to [On], brightness adjustment is not possible.

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 Exposure control
This icon allows you to select exposure control mode applied to endoscopic images.

Setting
Icon State
Value

The brightness set with the Brightness menu is directly applied. The
Manual
brightness on the monitor is not automatically adjusted.

The brightness level is automatically adjusted in relation to the average

Average value of the brightness of the entire screen. This is suitable when the
brightness of the entire endoscopic image needs to be made uniform.

The brightness level is automatically adjusted in relation to the maximum

Peak value of the brightness of the screen. This is suitable when there is a very
bright area in one part of the screen.

1. On the Exposure control menu, select one from [Manual], [Average], and [Peak].

Note
• When the XLUM is set to [On], the Exposure is fixed to its maximum.

5 • The Exposure control setting is stored in memory even after the processor is turned off.

Color adjustment- Blue / Color adjustment- Red

Directions for Use

This icon allows you to adjust levels of blue and red components in endoscopic images displayed on
the observation screen.

„ Icon

Top: Color adjustment - Blue / Bottom: Color adjustment - Red

Figure 5.80

1. Scroll the slider from side to side if you want to adjust the level of the blue component.
• You can adjust the color component in eleven levels (from - 5 to +5). The adjusted color level is
displayed digitally in the menu. Note that the standard value is [0] when making adjustments.

Note
The color adjustment setting is stored in memory even after the processor is turned off.

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 Contrast
This function adjusts contrast for endoscopic images.

Setting Icon State

Low L Priority is given to brightness.

Medium M A good balance is achieved between brightness and contrast.

High H Priority is given to contrast.

1. On the Contrast menu, select one from [Low], [Medium], and [High].

Note
The contrast setting is stored in memory even after the processor is turned off.

5
Zoom
This function allows you to change the digital zoom ratio for endoscopic images.

Directions for Use

„ Icon

Figure 5.81

1. On the Zoom menu, scroll the setting slider from side to side.
• The zoom ratio changes around the center of the image.
• You can set the zoom ratio within the range from 1.0x to 2.0x with 0.01 increments.
• The current setting value is displayed on the lower right of the Zoom menu and in the lower
right corner of the monitor.

Caution
The field of view on the monitor screen is reduced when the digital zoom is used. When
performing an endoscopic procedure, ensure that there is sufficient field of view.

Note
The Zoom can be used only when the endoscope is connected.

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 Image rotate
This function allows you to display endoscopic images rotating by 180 degrees.

Caution
• Check that the display orientation for endoscopic images matches the desired orientation.
If the procedure is continued without checking, there is a risk of laceration or other injury
due to the distal end of the endoscope moving in an unintended direction.
• When [Rotate] is selected, the rotate icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the
monitor, indicating that the rotated image is displayed.

Setting Icon Display on the Monitor

Not rotated

5 Image rotate

R
Directions for Use

1. Tap [Image rotate] icon.

• With every tap, the mode switches between [Not rotated] and [Image rotate].

Shutter mode
This function allows you to change the shutter speed.

Figure 5.82

Setting Description
Standard This mode switches the shutter to a standard speed.
This mode switches the shutter to a faster speed than the standard speed. A clear still image can be
Balanced
obtained by this mode.
This mode gives priority to the freeze performance and switches the shutter to a high speed. A clearer
Feeze Optimized
still image can be obtained by this mode.

Note
Shutter mode can be changed only when the endoscope is connected.

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 i - scan Profile
PENTAX Medical’s three original image processing functions, surface enhancement (SE), contrast
enhancement (CE), and tone enhancement (TE), are collectively referred to as “i - scan”. The i - scan
Profile menu allows you to register SE, CE, and TE functions with the desired values as an i - scan profile
and load it to apply the image processing settings configured for the i - scan profile simultaneously.

█ Description of Each Image Processing Function

SE
This function is used for enhancing fine structures by enhancing the local light – dark contrast. It is
suitable for normal observation because the brightness and color are not changed significantly.

Setting Description
0 The SE function is turned off.
1
2
3 One of six levels is selectable.
The blue enhancement effect increases
4 in the order of [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], and [6].
5
6

CE

5
This function is used for enhancing irregularities by enhancing the blue component of areas that are
lower in luminance intensity. This function creates a contrast for the color of living mucous membranes
by adding a blue color to structures that are difficult to recognize visually with normal enhancement.
It is suitable for normal observation because the brightness and color are not changed significantly.

Setting Description

Directions for Use

0 The CE function is turned off.
1
2
3 One of six levels is selectable.
The blue enhancement effect increases
4 in the order of [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], and [6].
5
6

Note
• SE and CE are turned off after the power- on.
• If the level of CE is set high, overall images may appear to have a strong blue tinge. When
this is a problem, set a lower level.
• If the levels of SE and CE are set high, noise may become visible in the endoscopic
images. When this is a problem, set a lower level.

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 TE
This function is used for improving the color contrast by significantly changing the color and brightness.
It improves the color contrast by reducing the redness of mucous membranes to enhance the
redness of blood vessels. This function is used for emphasizing the difference in the color of mucous
membranes and blood vessels to improve the visibility of blood vessels by changing the color tone of
mucous membranes to blue and green color tones through image processing. Mucous membranes
and blood vessels are represented with similar red color tones during normal observation; with similar
colors, slight differences in color are difficult to notice. Creating greater color differences makes the
colors easier to discern and thus improves visibility.
Select from among six modes: “r”, “d”, “v”, “e”, “g”, and “c”.

Note
• TE is turned off after the power- on.
• Enabling TE may result in the darkening of images. If images seem dark, adjust the
brightness, or set TE to [Off] and use the normal observation mode.
• The colors of endoscopic images captured using TE differ from those captured in the normal
observation mode. Fully understand the difference between each mode before use.
• The colors with TE may also vary depending on the observation conditions such as the
observation distance and whether or not there is staining.

█ Displayed Content for i - scan Profile

You can activate i - scan and set each parameter.

5 „ When i - scan mode 1, 2, 3, or Custom setting is selected

① ② ③
Directions for Use

④
Figure 5.83

„ When Edit i - scan is selected

Figure 5.84

No. Name Description

① i - scan mode icon It activates i - scan1, i - scan2, or i - scan3.
② Custom setting icon It activates custom setting.
Execute the i - scan mode being edited.
If you want to edit each parameter in the Edit i - scan mode, tap
③ Edit i - scan icon
this icon and then tap the Edit i - scan Profile button displayed
just below that.
Reset i - scan profile button
Initialize the setting values of i - scan1 to 3.
④ (Displayed only when i - scan1, i - scan2, i - scan3, or
“Initializing i - scan Profile” (p. 96)
Custom setting is selected)
Edit i - scan Profile button It navigates to the Edit i - scan Profile setting screen.
⑤
(Displayed only when "i - scan profile" is selected) “Edit i - scan Profile” (p. 95)

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 █ Activating i - scan
1. Tap the icon for the i - scan mode (1 through 3, or Custom setting) that you want to activate.
• SE, CE and TE registered for the selected i - scan mode are applied simultaneously.

█ Edit i - scan Profile

On this screen, you can edit setting values for SE, CE and TE and register them to an i - scan 1- 3 or
Custom setting.

„ Edit i - scan Profile screen

① ②

Figure 5.85
5
No. Name Description

① Back button Use this button to return to the i - scan Profile menu. “i - scan Profile” (p. 93)

Directions for Use

Use this button to load i - scan setting values and register them simultaneously.
② Setting button
“Loading / Registering i - scan Profile” (p. 96)

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 █ Loading / Registering i - scan Profile
1. On the i - scan Profile menu, tap [Edit i - scan] icon.
2. Tap [Edit i - scan Profile] button.
• [Edit i - scan Profile] menu opens. (Figure 5.85)
3. Change SE, CE, and TE to the desired values.
• Changes to the setting are reflected to the endoscopic live image.
• If you want to load registered i - scan setting values, tap [Import i - scan Profile] from the pull -
down menu of the setting button.

„ Pull - down Menu Displayed by Setting Button

①
Figure 5.86

5 No.

①
Name

Import i - scan Profile * button

Description
Use this button to load settings registered for the i - scan mode (1 through 3 or
Custom setting).
Use this button to register settings for the i - scan mode (1 through 3 or Custom
② Save i - scan Profile * button
setting).
Directions for Use

4. Tap [Save i - scan Profile] from the pull - down menu of the setting button when you finished the
setting.
• The settings for SE, CE, and TE are registered.

█ Initializing i - scan Profile

1. On the i - scan Profile menu, tap the i - scan number that you want to initialize. (Figure 5.83)
2. Tap [Reset i - scan profile] button.
The following setting values are registered for each i - scan profile.

Mode SE CE TE
i - scan1 5 Off Off
i - scan2 5 Off c
i - scan3 5 1 c
Custom setting 3 Off Off

Note
If the values of SE, CE and TE have not been changed from their initial values, the Reset
i - scan profile button can not be selected.

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 5-10-2. Assigning functions to endoscope remote buttons and foot switches
This button allows you to assign various functions to remote buttons of the connected endoscope and
the connected foot switches.

① ②

Figure 5.87

No. Name Description

① Display button list button Use this button to display the list of allocatable buttons.
② Function assignment button Use this button to navigate to the function assignment menu.

You can assign functions to the following remote buttons and pedals:

PENTAX Medical Video Endoscope (i10c series)

• Remote button 1 (Endoscope button 1)
• Remote button 2 (Endoscope button 2)
5
• Remote button 3 (Endoscope button 3)
• Remote button 4 (Endoscope button 4)

Directions for Use

PENTAX Medical Foot Switch (OS - A106)
• Right pedal (Foot switch R)
• Left pedal (Foot switch L)

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 1. On the list of buttons displayed on the button assignment menu (p. 97 Figure 5.87), tap the
function assignment button next to the remote button and /or foot switch to which you want to
assign a function.
• The list of allocatable functions is displayed.

Figure 5.88

No. Description
① ✔ indicates the currently selected function.

2. Tap the function to be assigned.

5 Note
You can not select grayout items.

The following functions can be assigned:

Directions for Use

Function Description Reference Page

No Operation No function is assigned to the button. -
It switches i - scan mode among [Off], [i - scan1], [i - scan2], [i - scan3], and
i - scan 1- 2 - 3 - Custom p. 95
[Custom setting].
With every press of the button, it switches the SE level in the order of 0,
SE p. 93
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 0.
With every press of the button, it switches the CE level in the order of 0,
CE p. 93
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 0.
With every press of the button, it switches the TE level in the order of Off,
TE p. 94
r, d, v, e, g, and c.
It saves the screen shot of the monitor in accordance with the setting of
USB capture p. 138
[File storage].
It captures endoscopic still images and transfers them to the endoPRO iQ
PC capture p. 141
PC*1, the PACS server or the endoimage2 PC.
It switches start / stop of video recording in accordance with the setting of
Video capture p. 140
[File storage].
It performs Freeze operation. Freeze scan function operates in accordance
Freeze p. 136
with the setting of [Freeze scan].
It outputs a trigger signal from the REMOTE 1 terminal on the rear panel
Remote 1
of the main body.
It outputs a trigger signal from the REMOTE 2 terminal on the rear panel
Remote 2 p. 139
of the main body.
It outputs trigger signals from the REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 terminals on
Remote 1+Remote 2
the rear panel of the main body.

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 Function Description Reference Page
Remote 1+USB capture It performs the output from REMOTE 1 and USB Capture simultaneously.
Remote 2+USB capture It performs the output from REMOTE 2 and USB Capture simultaneously. p. 138
p. 139
Remote 1+Remote 2
It performs the outputs from REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 and USB Capture.
+USB capture
It performs the trigger output from REMOTE 1 and PC Capture
Remote 1+PC capture
simultaneously.
It performs the trigger output from REMOTE 2 and PC Capture p. 139
Remote 2+PC capture
simultaneously. p. 141
Remote 1+Remote 2 It performs the trigger outputs from REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 and PC
+PC capture Capture.
External video input It switches on / off of the external video input. p. 110
Exposure control It switches Exposure control mode among Manual, Average, and Peak. p. 90
It changes the magnification of Zoom. Switches in order of 1.0x  1.5x 
Zoom p. 91
2.0x  1.0x.
Start / Stop It switches start / stop of stopwatch operation.
p. 137
Stopwatch reset It resets the stopwatch counter.
It switches the mode on the patient information tab for displaying
Toggle patient mode p. 111
information on the monitor among Off, Short, and Long.
PC capture and USB capture
It performs the PC capture and USB capture simultaneously.
*2
Remote 1+PC video It performs the trigger output from REMOTE 1 and PC Video simultaneously. p. 138
Remote 2+PC video It performs the trigger output from REMOTE 2 and PC Video simultaneously. p. 141

Remote 1+Remote 2
+PC video

PC video
It performs the trigger outputs from REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 and PC
Video.
It starts / stops importing endoscopic video images into the endoPRO iQ
p. 141
5
PC*1 or the PACS server.
It enables Cecum Marker function in the endoPRO iQ to operate. With
Cecum marker*1 every press of the button, it outputs information about the elapsed time to p. 142

Directions for Use

the endoPRO iQ PC.
It enables iDoc function in the endoPRO iQ to operate. When the button
iDoc*1 is pressed, various setting information set per profile is output to the p. 142
endoPRO iQ PC.

*1: This function is executable or selectable only when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is
applied.
*2: This function is executable only when the DICOM is selected on network application.

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 5-10-3. Using other functions
This menu allows you to perform general settings.

„ General settings menu

Figure 5.89

On the General settings menu, you can set the following items:

Function Description
File storage Set information related to storage of still and video images.
Freeze scan Set the time span for the freeze scan and the freeze release.
Pump Set information related to air supply.

5
Set information about content to be displayed on the monitor and the resolution of the
Main screen
monitor.
Language Set the display language for the touch panel and the monitor.
Network Set the network information such as the IP address of this processor.
Endoimage2 Set Endoimage2.
DICOM Set information about DICOM.
Directions for Use

endoPRO iQ*1 Set information about the endoPRO iQ.

Set the period of trigger signal output from REMOTE 1 and REMOTE 2 connectors on the
Remote
rear panel.
Date / Time Set the date and the time for this processor.
Facility Information Enter the facility name.
Touch Screen Brightness Set the brightness of the touch panel.
Beep setting Set the sound on / off that is generated during the touch panel operation.
System Information Display the system information of this processor and the connected endoscope.
Factory default Save, load, and initialize information set by using each menu of this processor.
Procedure history Output the procedure history to the connected USB flash memory.

*1: This function is not displayed when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is not applied.

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 File Storage
Set information related to storage of still and video images.

①
Figure 5.90

No. Description
① Currently set values are displayed on the menu screen.
② The profile currently selected is displayed.

Drive Selection

5
Set the drive as the storage destination for still and video images.

Directions for Use

①
Figure 5.91

No. Description
① The drive currently selected is displayed.

Note
It is unable to set still and video images separately for the destination drive.

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 1. Tap [>].
• The list of storage devices currently connected to this processor is displayed.

① ②
Figure 5.92

No. Name Description

Drive names recognized by the system of this processor are displayed. The internal
① Drive name
memory of this processor is indicated as “Internal”.
② Free space The free space in the selected drive is displayed.
③ ✔ mark It indicates the drive currently selected.

Note
The free space in the selected drive is displayed on the monitor. Confirm that the selected
drive has sufficient free space before saving still and video images.

5 2. Tap the drive that you want to specify as the storage destination.
• ✔ appears next to the tapped drive.
Directions for Use

Note
• The destination drive name is stored in memory even after the processor is turned off. If
the USB flash memory specified as the storage destination is not connected, images are
temporarily stored in the internal memory.
• You can move the files stored in the internal memory to the USB flash memory later.
“5 - 8. Patient gallery” (p. 73)

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 File format
Set the file format for saving still images.

Figure 5.93

The estimated compression rate and the estimated number of recordable images of each setting are
shown below. (When a 64GB - USB flash memory is used)

Estimated Number of Images

Setting Compression Rate Extension Name
that can be Recorded
PNG Approximately 90% 21000 .png
JPG Approximately 16% 128000 .jpg

1. Tap the file format to be set.

Note
• The number of images that can be recorded differs depending on factors such as the
subject, image processing settings, and the free space of USB flash memory used.
• JPEG format may result in a loss of details in endoscopic images because lossy
compression is used. If you want to save images at higher quality, select [PNG].
5
Single capture channel
Set the range to be saved for still images.

Directions for Use

Figure 5.94

Setting Range to be Saved

Endoscope Only endoscopic images are saved.
Screen All of the content displayed on the monitor is saved.

1. Tap the target range to be saved.

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 Video recording channel
Set the target range to be saved when recording video images.

Figure 5.95

Setting Range to be Saved

Endoscope Only endoscopic images are saved.
Screen All of the content displayed on the monitor is saved.

1. Tap the target range to be saved.

Hide patient data during record on main screen

Set whether or not the patient information should be hidden when still image saving and during video
image recording.

5 Figure 5.96

No. Name
① Toggle switch
Directions for Use

Mode Range to be Saved

Off Patient information is displayed.
On Patient information is hidden.

1. Move the toggle switch and change it to the desired value.

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 Unmount USB drive
Unmount a currently connected USB flash memory.
If USB drive is connected, be sure to execute "Unmount USB drive" when the device is powered down.
Turning off the power while writing to the connected USB drive is executed may result in the damage
to the files within the USB drive.

①
Figure 5.97

No. Name Description

① Setting button Tap this button to navigate to the drive selection menu.

1. Tap the setting button.

• The list of currently connected USB flash memories is displayed.

Directions for Use

Figure 5.98

2. Tap the USB flash memory to be unmounted.

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 USB Format
Format a currently connected USB flash memory.

Note
• Connect only one target USB flash memory. If multiple USB flash memories are
connected, you can not execute the USB Format.
• If the drive selected as the storage destination is formatted, that drive is deselected. After
executing formatting, select the drive as the storage destination again.
“Drive Selection” (p. 101)
• The internal memory can not be formatted.

Figure 5.99

1. Connect the USB flash memory to be formatted.

2. Tap [USB Memory Format].
• A warning for the USB memory formatting appears.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.100

Caution
Be careful when performing the USB memory formatting, which initializes all data within the
target USB flash memory.

3. Tap [Confirm].
• It requires several minutes to complete the USB memory formatting.

Caution
Do NOT remove the USB flash memory while it is being formatted.

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 Freeze scan
Freeze scan is a function to automatically select an image with the least blurring from among the
images captured by rewinding some time from the point the freeze operation is performed and to
display the image.
Set information related to the time span for the freeze scan and the freeze release.

Figure 5.101

Time span
Set the length of time to rewind from the point the freeze operation is performed.

5
Setting Icon State

Off The freeze scan function is turned off.

Directions for Use

Short

These settings allow you to select an image that has the least blurring from
among the images captured several seconds before the freeze function is
Middle executed and to display it as the still image.
The length of maximum time to rewind increases in the order of [Short],
[Middle], and [Full].

Full

1. On the Freeze scan menu, tap the level which you want to change to.

Note
An image that differs from the image at the point of time when the freeze button was pressed
may be displayed as a still image. When this is a problem, set a shorter time.

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 Freeze release
Select whether to automatically release the freeze state after the still image is captured.

Figure 5.102

Setting State
The freeze state is maintained even after the still image is saved. Release
Off
the freeze state manually.
On The freeze state is released automatically when the still image is saved.

1. Move the toggle switch to change the setting.

Pump
This menu allows you to start /stop the air supply and set information related to the air flow level.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.103

Pump
This menu allows you to operate or stop the Air/ Water pump.

Setting Icon State

On It starts operation of the Air/ Water pump of this processor.

Off It stops operation of the Air/ Water pump of this processor.

1. Tap [Pump] icon.

• With every tap, [On] / [Off] of the pump switches.

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 Caution
If [Pump] icon becomes inoperable, immediately stop the procedure. Release your finger
from the Air/ Water feeding valve on the endoscope to stop feeding air and water into the
patient’s lumen; then, carefully and slowly withdraw the endoscope from the patient’s lumen.

Pump level
This function allows you to set the strength of the pump air flow.

Figure 5.104

1. Scroll the setting slider from side to side.

• Pump Level can be adjusted in 5 levels from [1] to [5], and it is displayed numerically in the
menu.
• Moving the slider to the right increases the value.

Warning

5
Regardless of the pump level setting selected, avoid delivering too much air to minimize the
potential for abdominal fullness or a stomachache or other medical complications.

Note

Directions for Use

If the pump level is set to the value from [1] to [3], the setting is stored in memory even after
the processor is turned off. If the pump level is set to [4] or [5], the setting is automatically
changed to [3] when the processor is turned off and next turned on.

Main screen
This menu allows you to set information related to the resolution of the main screen and the content
to be displayed.

Figure 5.105

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 External video input
This menu allows you to display an endoscopic image and an external input image side by side.
External input image signals are input from the DVI IN connector on the rear panel.

Note
• For available input signal format, refer to the product specification -> video signal -> digital
input. “Product specifications” (p. 171)
• Input to the DVI IN connector image signals of which quality is kept sufficiently high.
Insufficient quality of signals may result in conditions that the external input images can
not be displayed normally.

Setting Icon Display on the Monitor

Off ①

5 ① Endoscopic live images

Directions for Use

① ②
On

① Endoscopic live images ② External video signals

1. Tap [External video input] icon.

• With every tap, the mode switches between [Off] and [On] and the display method changes
accordingly.

Note
• The state of the display is indicated as “Ext. input” in the upper left corner for external
input images.
• If you select [Long] on the Patient Information tab in the dual picture mode, the external
input image is displayed partially.
• This function and the video recording function can not be used at the same time.

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 Patient information tab
This tab allows you to switch the patient information to be displayed on the monitor.

Setting Icon State

Off The patient information is hidden.

Short Use it to display the patient information.

Long Use it to display the patient information with thumbnails of saved images.

1. Tap the icon matching the setting you want to select.

Note
For details of the information to be displayed on the monitor, refer to “5 - 3. Content to be
displayed on the monitor” (p. 41).

5
Main screen resolution
This menu allows you to set the resolution for image output signals.

Directions for Use

①

Figure 5.106

No. Description
① ✔ indicates the currently set value.

You can set one of the resolution from the following:

• XGA / 1024 x 768
• SXGA / 1280 x 1024
• HD -720p / 1280 x 720
• HD -1080p / 1920 x 1080

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 1. Tap the resolution setting you want to select.

Note
• After the setting is applied, verify that the endoscopic images and character information
are appropriately displayed. If part of the displayed image is missing, adjust the displayed
location by operating the menu on the monitor.
• If this setting is switched while the video recording function is used, recording is halted.

Y/ C output
Change the video output format for Y/ C video signal.

5 Figure 5.107

No. Description
① ✔ indicates the currently set value.
Directions for Use

You can set one of the video output format from the following:
• NTSC
• PAL

1. Tap the video output format you want to select.

Note
• Check that the video format matches with your device. Video may not work if the device
has different formats.
• Y/ C output setting may not be displayed with some software version on the processor.
Contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility when using.

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 Sub screen position
This menu allows you to set the position of the sub screen.

Figure 5.108

Setting Description Display Method

Freeze

This setting displays the sub screen on

Lower Left
the lower left of the main screen.
Live

Freeze Live

Upper Right
This setting displays the sub screen on
the upper right of the main screen.
5

Directions for Use

1. Tap the icon matching the setting you want to select.

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 Language
This allows you to set the display language of the menu.

Figure 5.109

1. Tap [>].
• The screen for selecting the language is displayed.

5
Directions for Use

Figure 5.110

2. Tap the language you want to select.

Select one from the following languages:

Setting Display Language Setting Display Language

English English Čeština Czech
Español Spanish Latviešu Latvian
Svenska Swedish Ελληνικά Greek
Français French Magyar Hungarian
Deutsch German български Bulgarian
Italiano Italian Română Romanian
Norsk Norwegian Hrvatski Croatian
Suomalainen Finnish Lietuvių Lithuanian
Dansk Danish Eesti Estonian
Nederlands Dutch Slovenčina Slovak
Português Portuguese Gaeilge Irish
Русский Russian Malti Maltese
Polski Polish македонски Macedonian
Slovenščina Slovenian Türkçe Turkish
日本語 Japanese

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 Network
This menu allows you to set the network to be connected via the RJ45 connector on the rear panel of
this processor.

Figure 5.111

1. Set information for each item.

• Refer to the description below for content of each item.
2. Tap [✔] in the upper right corner when the setting is completed.
• Tap [x] to cancel the setting.

Application

5
This item allows you to set the application to be connected.

Setting State
Off No connection with an application is established.
Endoimage2 This is used to connect to Endoimage2.

Directions for Use

DICOM This is used to connect to DICOM.
endoPRO iQ *1 This is used to connect to endoPRO iQ.

*1: endoPRO iQ is displayed only when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is applied.

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 DHCP mode
This item allows you to set the DHCP mode.

Setting State
DHCP The network address is automatically set.
Manual The network address is manually set.

If you set the DHCP mode to [Manual], set the following items also:
IP address
Subnet mask
Default gateway

Figure 5.112

1. Tap the input area.

• The software keyboard is displayed.
2. Enter the information by using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software keyboard.

5 Note
• Available characters are numeric keys and dots (0 - 9, and .).
• If an abnormal value is entered, a warning message is displayed. Enter an appropriate
value.
Directions for Use

Duplex mode
This item allows you to select a network communication method.

Setting State
Auto The communication method is automatically decided through auto negotiation.
Full The communication method is set to a full - duplex communication.
Half The communication method is set to a half - duplex communication.

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 Endoimage2
This menu allows you to configure the settings required for using the communication functions with
Endoimage2.

Figure 5.113

Connect ID
You can configure the Connect ID setting required for connecting to Endoimage2.
1. Tap the Connect ID input area.
• The software keyboard is displayed.
2. Enter the Connect ID using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software keyboard.

Note
5
• Available characters are six to twelve alphanumerics (0 to 9 and a to z).
• If an abnormal value is entered, a warning message is displayed. Enter an appropriate

Directions for Use

value.

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 DICOM
This menu allows you to configure the settings required for using the communication functions with
each DICOM server.

Figure 5.114

Modality
Set information about the Port of this processor and the AE title.

PACS server
To enable a connection to PACS server, set the toggle switch to [On] and set information about IP

5
address, Port and AE title.

MWM server
To enable a connection to MWM server, set the toggle switch to [On] and set information about IP
address, Port and AE title.
Directions for Use

MPPS server
To enable a connection to MPPS server, set the toggle switch to [On] and set information about IP
address, Port and AE title.

Note
• The IP address in Modality displays the IP address set up in Network settings.
• Set the toggle switch to [On] for Commitment, Compression and Video in the PACS
server settings as necessary.

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 endoPRO iQ

This function is not displayed when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is not applied.

Requirements for using the functions of endoPRO iQ are set.

Figure 5.115

iGate address
You can set the IP address of the iGate.
1. Tap the IP address input area.
• The software keyboard is displayed.
2. Enter the IP address by using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software keyboard.
5
Note
• Available characters are numeric keys and dots (0 - 9, and .).

Directions for Use

• If an abnormal value is entered, a warning message is displayed. Enter an appropriate
value.

Gateway port /Active port / Maintenance port

For details of the setting values, refer to the IFU of the endoPRO iQ.
1. Tap the input area.
• The software keyboard is displayed.
2. Enter the setting value by using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software keyboard.

Note
Available characters are numeric keys (0 - 9).

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 Remote
This menu allows you to set the active periods for the signals output from the remote connectors on
the rear panel while the remote output function is enabled. “Rear Panel” (p. 14)

Figure 5.116

Setting Active duration

200 200ms
300 300ms
400 400ms

5
Output 1 duration
It sets the active period for signals from the REMOTE 1 connector.

Output 2 duration
It sets the active period for signals from the REMOTE 2 connector.
Directions for Use

1. Tap the values you want to select.

Date/ Time
This menu allows you to set date / time of the system of this processor and its display format.

Figure 5.117

24 - Hour format
It sets the display format of the system time.

Setting State
Off Displayed in 12 - hour format.
On Displayed in 24 - hour format.

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 1. Set the toggle switch to [On] or [Off].

Time
It sets the system time.

③
②

⑥ ⑤
Figure 5.118

No. Name Description

① Time It displays the time set in this processor.
Keys for setting the Tap up / down arrow keys to set the hour and the minute.
②
system time The value continues to change as long as this key is touched and held.

5
③ am / pm key Set the am or pm. This key is displayed only when [24 - Hour format] is set to [Off].
④ Hide key It hides the keys for setting the system time.
⑤ Done key It applies the setting to the processor.
⑥ Time / Date key Items to be set are switched by Time / Date.

Directions for Use

1. Tap the input area.
• The screen switches to the input mode and the keys for setting the system time appear.
2. Set the time by using these keys.
3. Tap [Done] when the setting is completed.

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 Date format
It sets the display format of the date.

Figure 5.119

Display Example
Setting State
(for August 1st in 2018)
YYYY- MM - DD It displays the date in the format of year- month - day. Example: 2018 - 08 - 01
DD - MM -YYYY It displays the date in the format of day - month - year. Example: 01- 08 - 2018
MM - DD -YYYY It displays the date in the format of month - day - year. Example: 08 - 01- 2018

1. On the Date / Time screen, tap [>] on the right side of [Date format].

5
• The Date format menu is displayed.
2. Tap the display format you want to select.
Directions for Use

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 Date
It sets the date.

⑤ ④
Figure 5.120

No. Name Description

① Date It displays the date set in this processor.
Tap up / down arrows to change the month, the day, and the year.
② Keys for setting the date
The value continues to change as long as this key is touched and held.
③ Hide key It hides the keys for setting the date.
④ Done key It applies the setting to the processor.

5
⑤ Time / Date key Items to be set are switched by Time / Date.

1. Tap the date area.

• The screen switches to the input mode and the keys for setting the date appear.
2. Tap [Hide key] to set the date.

Directions for Use

3. Tap [Done] when the setting is completed.

Note
The date can be set up to 31, December, 2037.

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 NTP
This menu allows you to get the date / time from NTP server.

Figure 5.121

No. Name Description

① NTP server toggle switch Set the toggle switch to [On] if getting the date / time from NTP server.
Enter the IP address using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software
② Input box for IP address
keyboard.
③ Input box for Port Enter the Port using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software keyboard.
④ Time difference setting Select the time difference.

5
1. Set the toggle switch to [On] to get the date / time from NTP server.
2. Enter an IP address of the NTP server.
3. Enter a Port of the NTP.
4. Select the time difference.
Directions for Use

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 Facility Information
This menu allows you to enter the facility information.

Figure 5.122

1. Tap the input area.

• The software keyboard is displayed.
2. Enter the facility name by using the keyboard dedicated for this processor or the software keyboard.
3. Tap [✔] to finish editing.
• If you tap [x], the registration is canceled.

5
Touch Screen Brightness
Set the brightness of the touch panel.

Directions for Use

Figure 5.123

1. Scroll the setting slider from side to side to adjust the brightness.
• You can set the brightness within the range from 0 to 100 with 1 increment. The value is
displayed.
• The larger value you set, the brighter the touch panel becomes.

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 Beep Setting
This menu allows you to set information about the beep sound.

Figure 5.124

1. Set the beep sound to [On] or [Off] by tapping the icon.

Setting State
Off It sets the sound to [Off] that is generated at the touch panel operation.
On It sets the sound to [On] that is generated at the touch panel operation.

5
System Information
This menu allows you to display the system information of this processor and the connected endoscope.
Directions for Use

Figure 5.125

The following information is displayed.

Device Name Item Description

Type The model name of this processor, “EPK - i5500c”, is displayed.
Video Processor Serial No. The serial number of this processor is displayed.
Software ver. The software version installed in the processor is displayed.
Type The name of the endoscope connected to this processor is displayed.
Endoscope Serial No. The serial number of the endoscope connected to this processor is displayed.
Software ver. The software version installed in the endoscope connected to this processor is displayed.

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 Note
The software version corresponding to this IFU is described on the back cover. Check that
it matches the software version displayed on this menu to the point of the value of its ones
place digit after the hyphen.

Factory default
This menu allows you to set information related to save, loading, and initialization of various settings
for this processor.

Figure 5.126 5
Export settings
Various settings for this device, still images and video images stored in the internal memory are output
to a storage device.

Directions for Use

1. Tap [Export settings].
2. Tap a drive as the storage destination.
• The setting files are saved.
Destination folder: YYYY- MM - DD/ persist /
Saved file names: extSettings.cfg, patient.db, and smb.db

Note
• The destination folder is created every time you execute this function. If you execute this
function twice on the same day, a sequential number is added to the end of each folder
name (YYYY- MM - DD_1, and YYYY- MM - DD_2).
• See the following for the setting items to be saved.

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 Category 1 Category 2 Item Setting Value
i - scan mode i - scan Profile i - scan profile, i - scan 1, i - scan 2, i - scan 3, Custom setting
i - scan CE 0 to 6
i - scan SE 0 to 6
i - scan1 Profile
Deactivated, i - scanTE - r, i - scanTE - d, i - scanTE - v, i - scanTE - e,
i - scan TE
i - scanTE - g, i - scanTE - c
i - scan CE 0 to 6
i - scan SE 0 to 6
i - scan2 Profile
Deactivated, i - scanTE - r, i - scanTE - d, i - scanTE - v, i - scanTE - e,
i - scan TE
i - scanTE - g, i - scanTE - c
i - scan CE 0 to 6
i - scan SE 0 to 6
i - scan3 Profile
Deactivated, i - scanTE - r, i - scanTE - d, i - scanTE - v, i - scanTE - e,
i - scan TE
i - scanTE - g, i - scanTE - c
Image settings
i - scan CE 0 to 6
i - scan SE 0 to 6
custom setting
Deactivated, i - scanTE - r, i - scanTE - d, i - scanTE - v, i - scanTE - e,
i - scan TE
i - scanTE - g, i - scanTE - c
Brightness -5 to +5
Exposure
Manual, Average, Peak
control
Color
-5 to +5
Adjustment - Blue

5 Color
Adjustment - Red
Contrast
-5 to +5

Low, Medium, High

Shutter mode Standard, Balanced, Freeze optimized
Last name Any character string
Directions for Use

First name Any character string

ID Any character string
Patients Patient
D.O.Birth Any date
Gender Male, Female, ×
Comment Any character string
Endoscope 1
Endoscope 2

Button Endoscope 3 Refer to “5 -10 - 2. Assigning functions to endoscope remote

-
assignment Endoscope 4 buttons and foot switches” (p. 97).

Foot switch L
Foot switch R

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 Category 1 Category 2 Item Setting Value
Drive Selection Internal or USB flash memory
File format JPG, PNG
Single capture
Endoscope, Screen
channel
Video recording
Endoscope, Screen
File storage channel
Hide patient
data during
On, Off
record on
mainscreen
Unmount USB
Internal or USB flash memory
drive
Time span Off, Short, Middle, Full
Freeze scan
Freeze release On, Off
Pump Pump level 1 to 3 (If the setting value is 4 or 5, it is 3.)
External video
On, Off
input
Patient
Off, Short, Long
Information tab
Main screen
Main screen XGA / 1024x768, SXGA / 1280x1024, HD -720p / 1280x720, HD -
resolution 1080p / 1920x1080
Sub Screen
LowerLeft, UpperRight
Position

General Settings
Language
Menu
Language
English, Español, Svenska, français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Norsk, Suomalainen, Dansk, Nederlands, Português,
Pyccκий, Polski, Slovenščina, 日本語, Čeština, Latviešu,
5
Ελληνικά , Magyar, български , Română, Hrvatski,
Lietuvių, Eesti, Sloven, Gaeilge, Malti, македонски, ürkçe
Application Off, Endoimage2, DICOM, endoPRO iQ

Directions for Use

DHCP mode DHCP, Manual
IP address any numerical value
Network
Subnet mask any numerical value
Default gateway any numerical value
Duplex mode Auto, Full, Half
Endoimage2 Connect ID any numerical value
iGate address any numerical value
Gateway port any numerical value
endoPRO iQ*1
Active port any numerical value
Maintenance port any numerical value
Output 1 duration 200ms, 300ms, 400ms
Remote
Output 2 duration 200ms, 300ms, 400ms
24 - Hour format On, Off
Date / Time
Date format YYYY- MM - DD, DD - MM -YYYY, MM - DD -YYYY
Facility Facility
Any character string
Information Information
Touch Screen Touch Screen
0 to 100
Brightness Brightness
Beep Setting Beep Enable On, Off

*1: This is applicable only when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is applied.

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 Import settings
You can load from the external storage device the setting information created by using the Export
settings menu, and then apply the settings to the processor.
1. Tap [Import settings].
• A warning for the setting information overwrite appears.

Figure 5.127

2. Tap [Confirm].
• All storage drives recognized by the processor are displayed.
• If you tap [Cancel], the setting information import is canceled.
3. Tap the storage drive that stores setting information.
• The setting information folders in the specified drive are listed.
4. Tap the folder containing the setting files to be imported.

5 Note
By Import settings, the still and video image files in the internal memory are also called.
Therefore, all the images stored in the internal memory are erased. Move the images to the
USB flash memory as required. “5 - 8. Patient gallery” (p. 73)
Directions for Use

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 Reset processor
This menu allows you to initialize various setting information of this processor.

Note
If the system is initialized, all settings are cleared. Cleared settings can not be restored. All
images stored in the internal memory are cleared. If necessary, move the images from the
internal memory to the USB flash memory.
“5 - 8. Patient gallery” (p. 73)

1. Tap [Reset processor].

• A warning for the setting information initialization appears.

Figure 5.128

2. Tap [Confirm] to execute the initialization.

• If you tap [Cancel], the initialization is canceled.
5
Note

Directions for Use

See the following for the items to be initialized and their initial values.

Category Item Initial Value

i - scan CE 0
Custom setting i - scan SE 3
i - scan TE Off
i - scan CE 0
i - scan 1 Profile i - scan SE 5
i - scan TE Off
i - scan CE 0
i - scan 2 Profile i - scan SE 5
i - scan TE c
i - scan CE 1
i - scan 3 Profile i - scan SE 5
i - scan TE Off
Freeze Off
TOP Stopwatch Off
USB drive Internal

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 Category Item Initial Value
Last name (Blank)
First name (Blank)
ID (Blank)
Patient information
D.O.Birth (Blank)
(All patients)
Gender (Blank)
Comment (Blank)
Patient gallery (Blank)
Lamp Off
XLUM Off
White Balance Off
Brightness 0
Exposure control Average
i - scan Profile Deactivated
Image settings
Color blue adjustment 0
Color red adjustment 0
Contrast Medium
Zoom 1.00x
Image rotate Off
Shutter mode Standard
Endoscope 1 Freeze
Endoscope 2 USB capture
Endoscope 3 Exposure control
Button assignment
Endoscope 4 i - scan SE

5 Foot switch L
Foot switch R
Drive selection
No operation
No operation
Internal
File format PNG
File storage Single capture channel Screen
Directions for Use

Video recording channel Screen

Hide patient data during record on mainscreen Off
Time span Short
Freeze scan
Freeze release On
Pump Off
Pump
Pump level 2
External video input Off
Patient information tab Short
Main screen
Main screen resolution HD -1080p
Sub screen position UpperRight
Language Menu language English
Network Application Off
Endoimage2 Connect ID 000000
Output 1 duration 300ms
Remote
Output 2 duration 300ms
24 - Hour format Off
Date / Time
Date format YYYY- MM - DD
Facility information Facility Information (Blank)
Touch Screen Brightness Touch Screen Brightness 80
Beep Setting Beep enable On
Factory default Procedure history Procedure history deleted

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 Procedure history
This menu allows you to save the procedure history in the USB flash memory.

Figure 5.129

1. Tap [Export Log].

• The screen for selecting the destination drive is displayed.
2. Tap a drive as the storage destination.
• The procedure history data is stored in the following destination:
Destination folder: ProcedureHistory
Saved file name: EPK- i5500cProcedureHistory.html
• “Procedure history is normal end” is displayed when the save is completed.

5
• The generated files can be browsed on a HTML browser.

Note
Items of the procedure history to be recorded are shown below:

Directions for Use

Item Item Name in Files Note
An ID for each procedure history. This number is increased by 1 at every
Procedure ID ID
update of the procedure history database.
Patient ID PatientID It is the ID of the patient selected at the time of the procedure history update.
Date and time when
RecordDate It is displayed in the format of YYYY/ MM / DD HH:MM:SS.
the data is recorded
Processor’s
ProcessorS / N The serial number of this processor (EPK - i5500c)
Serial No.
Endoscope The model name of the endoscope connected to this processor
ScopeName
Model Name A space is converted to an underscore (_).
Endoscope The serial number of the endoscope connected to this processor
ScopeS / N
Serial No. A space is converted to an underscore (_).
Timing for updating the procedure history database within the processor
START: Updated when the processor is turned on.
Status Status
CONSCOPE: Updated when the endoscope is connected.
DISSCOPE: Updated when the endoscope is disconnected.

Note
The maximum number of pieces of information that can be registered in the procedure
history is 1,000. If you register information exceeding 1,000, the information is overwritten
in the order from the oldest to the newest.

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 5-11. Widget

For each profile, you can customize the functions displayed in the widget area of the top menu.
Refer to “Editing Widget Area” (p. 52) for how to customize them.

█ Content Displayed in Widget Area (When Profile is set to Default (Max))

Figure 5.130

5 *If PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is applied, Widgets of Cecum marker and iDoc are
displayed on the right side.

Note
Directions for Use

The list of widgets when Profile is set to Default (Max) is on the next page.

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 █ List of Widgets of which Layout is Changeable in Widget Area

Function Description Reference Page

Lamp It turns the lamp on or off. p. 86
Pump It turns the pump on or off. p. 108
It selects the i - scan mode from [Off], [i - scan1], [i - scan2], and
i - scan Profile [i - scan3]. You can also customize the i - scan profile by using this p. 93
function.
Pump level It sets the pump level. p. 109
Brightness It adjusts brightness of endoscopic images. p. 89
It switches exposure control mode among [Manual], [Average], and
Exposure control p. 90
[Peak].
Color Adjustment - Blue It adjusts the blue component of endoscopic images. p. 90
Color Adjustment - Red It adjusts the red component of endoscopic images. p. 90
XLUM It switches on / off of the XLUM. p. 87
It performs Freeze operation. Freeze scan function operates in
Freeze p. 136
accordance with the setting of [Freeze scan].
White Balance It adjusts the white balance. p. 88
Stopwatch It starts, stops, and resets the stopwatch. p. 137
Image rotate It turns the image rotation on or off. p. 92
Freeze scan It selects the freeze scan setting from [Off], [Short], [Middle], and [Full]. p. 107
Contrast It selects the contrast setting from [Low], [Medium], and [High]. p. 91
Zoom It increases the zoom ratio for endoscopic images. p. 91

Patient information tab

USB capture
It switches the mode for displaying Patient Information on the monitor
among [Off], [Short], and [Long].
It saves a still image in accordance with the setting of [File storage].
p. 111

p. 138
5
It switches start / stop of video recording in accordance with the
Video Rec / Stop p. 140
setting of [File storage].

Directions for Use

USB drive It sets the drive as the storage destination for still and video images. p. 101
It outputs trigger signals from the REMOTE 1 connector on the rear
Remote 1 p. 139
of the processor.
It outputs trigger signals from the REMOTE 2 connector on the rear
Remote 2 p. 139
of the processor.
Unmount USB drive It unmounts a currently connected USB flash memory. p. 105
It captures endoscopic still images and transfers them to the endoPRO
PC capture p. 141
iQ PC*1, the DICOM PACS server or the Endoimage2 PC.
It starts / stops importing endoscopic video images into the endoPRO
PC video iQ PC*1. If using DICOM, endoscopic video will be transferred to the p. 141
PACS server when filming has stopped.
EXAM It starts or stops the DICOM examination. p. 141
It enables Cecum Marker function in the endoPRO iQ to operate.
Cecum Marker*1 p. 142
Events are notified to the endoPRO iQ PC.
It enables iDoc function in the endoPRO iQ to operate. Various setting
iDoc (endoPRO)*1 information set for the currently selected profile is output to the p. 142
endoPRO iQ PC.

*1: This function is executable or selectable only when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is
applied.

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 Freeze
This menu allows you to execute the freeze function, which freezes currently observed endoscopic
video image. The freeze function displays the frozen image on the main screen while displaying the
endoscopic video image on the sub screen.

Setting Icon Monitor Display

Freeze Live
②

①
On

① Frozen images ② Endoscopic live images

Live

①
Off

5
① Endoscopic live images
Directions for Use

1. Tap [Freeze] icon.

• With every tap, [On] / [Off] of the freeze function switches.

Warning
Ensure that the still image is NOT displayed on the monitor before use or after switching from
the still image to the live image.

Note
The sub screen displayed during the freeze mode hides some information that was displayed
before executing the freeze function.

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 Stopwatch
This menu allows you to operate the stopwatch function.

① ②

Figure 5.131

No. Name Description

Start / stop of counting is performed.
① Start / stop counting icon
Refer to the figure below for icon.
② Reset icon Reset of counting is performed.
③ Counter The process of counting is displayed.

Start /stop
State counting
icon

Counting
suspended 5
Counting

Directions for Use

continued

Starting / Stopping the Stopwatch

1. Tap the icon for start /stop counting.
• The stopwatch function starts counting. The counter displays the count value in the format of
MM:SS.
• The count value is displayed in this menu and on the monitor.
“5 - 3. Content to be displayed on the monitor” (p. 41)
• With every tap on the start /stop counting icon, the stopwatch function switches start /stop of
counting.

Resetting the Stopwatch

1. Tap the reset icon.
• The stopwatch function resets the count value to 00:00.
• Reset is still effective while counting is performed.

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 USB capture
This menu allows you to save the currently observed image in the USB flash memory.

Figure 5.132

State Icon

Idle state

Saving the image

5 1. Tap [USB capture] icon.

• Endoscopic images displayed on the monitor are saved in accordance with the setting of [File
storage]. “File Storage” (p. 101)
• The following folder and file names are used for saving the images.
The saved folder: Drive name / xxxx_Patient ID/ YYYY- MM - DD/
Directions for Use

The saved file: Patient name_zzzz.jpg (png)

*If the image has no Patient ID, the Patient ID in the folder/ file name is expressed as “_
unknown_patient_”.
*xxxx represents a four- digit sequential number given automatically. The corresponding video
image file name has this number in common.
*zzzz represents a four- digit sequential number given automatically. The corresponding video
image file name has this number in common.
• When the image is saved successfully, the touch panel and the monitor display “Capture OK”
for a few seconds.

Note
• Use a device with sufficient free space.
• The maximum size of a video image file can be the size of the free space in the destination
drive.
• The folder made during capture is classified by date. If a date is changed during capture,
the destination folder is not changed at the point the date is changed on Date menu; the
images to be captured after the user exits Menu screen will be stored in the new folder.
• If you intend to save an image in the USB flash memory just after applying image
processing, ensure that the endoscopic live image has switched successfully before
performing the USB capture.

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 Remote 1/Remote 2
This function allows you to output trigger signals from the REMOTE1/ REMOTE2 connector on the rear
of the processor.

Figure 5.133

Connector Icon Description

Use this icon to output trigger signals from the REMOTE 1

REMOTE 1
connector on the rear of the processor.

Use this icon to output trigger signals from the REMOTE 2

EC REP
REMOTE 2
connector on the rear of the processor.

█ Output Connectors
5

Directions for Use

① ②
Figure 5.134

No. Name
① REMOTE 1
② REMOTE 2

1. Tap the icon for the connector from which you want to output trigger signals.
• The active period for trigger signals is determined by the setting of [Remote].
“Remote” (p. 120)

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 Video Rec/Stop
This function allows you to record the content displayed on the monitor and save it as a video image
file.

Figure 5.135

Functioning
Icon
State

Recording
stopped

Recording in
progress

5 1. Tap [Video Rec / Stop] icon.

• With every tap, this function switches recording start /stop repeatedly.
• When the recording starts, a video image is stored in accordance with the setting of [File
Directions for Use

storage]. “File Storage” (p. 101)

• The following folder and file names are used for saving the images.
The saved folder: Drive name / xxxx_Patient ID/ YYYY- MM - DD/
The saved file: Patient ID_zzzz.mp4
*If the image has no patient name, the patient name in the folder/ file name is expressed as
“_unknown_patient_”.
*xxxx represents a four- digit sequential number given automatically. The corresponding still
image file name has this number in common.
*zzzz represents a four- digit sequential number given automatically. The corresponding still
image file name has this number in common.
• When the recording starts, the touch panel displays “Recording started”. The process of
counting is displayed as “MM:SS” in the lower right corner of the monitor.
• When the recording finishes, the touch panel displays “Video recording finished”.

Note
• Use a device with sufficient free space.
• If the endoscope is removed during video recording, video recording is finished.
• However, the maximum file size is limited to 2 GB.

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 PC Capture
This function captures endoscopic still images and transfers them to the endoPRO iQ*1, the PACS
server or Endoimage2 via the network.

Icon Description

It transfers endoscopic still images to the endoPRO iQ*1, the

DICOM PACS server or the Endoimage2.

*1: This function is selectable only when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is applied.

PC Video
This function transfers endoscopic video images to the endoPRO iQ*1 or the PACS server via the network.

Icon Description

With every tap on the icon, this function switches start / stop
of the video image transfer and recording. If using DICOM,
endoscopic video will be transferred to the PACS server when
filming has stopped.

*1: This function is selectable only when PENTAX Medical endoPRO iQ Key OS - I15 is applied.

EXAM
Specifies to start or stop the examination. 5

Directions for Use

Figure 5.136

State Icon

Before /
After examination

During examination

1. Tap or long tap the EXAM icon.

• Long tap when the state icon shows before /after examination to start the examination.
• Long tap when the state icon shows during examination to complete the examination. (COMPLETED)
• Tap when the state icon shows during examination to complete or discontinue the examination.
(COMPLETED) / (DISCONTINUED)

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 Note
DICOM for this processor does not assume to correct mismatches between the patient
information and the images using hospital systems. Accordingly, it is designed to avoid the
mismatches by clearing the patient information when the examination has stopped. Ensure
to execute an examination stop command after each examination.

The following function becomes available by combining the processor with the PC installed
with the endoPRO iQ. The function is not available when PENTAX Medical endoPRO Key OS -
I15 is not applied.

Note
The endoPRO iQ is not available depending on the sales region.

Cecum Marker
This function transfers Cecum Marker events to the endoPRO iQ via the network.

Icon Description

It transfers Cecum Marker events to the endoPRO iQ. The

5 endoPRO iQ application records the reception time of each

event.

Note
Directions for Use

If you tap this icon, the message “Cecum Marker. Please press again to cancel...”
is displayed. If you tap this icon again within 3 seconds after the message output, notification
of the Cecum Marker event is canceled.

iDoc
This function transfers to the endoPRO iQ via the network the various setting information for the
profile that is being set.

Icon Description

Various setting information for the currently selected profile is

output to the endoPRO iQ.

Note
• Next time you check in the endoPRO iQ with the same profile specified, the various
setting information transferred by using this function will be reflected to the monitor
screen of the processor.
• To use the above functions related to the endoPRO, you must use the PC installed with
the endoPRO iQ. “Connecting Other Peripheral Devices” (p. 27)
• For details of how to use the endoPRO iQ, refer to the manual of the endoPRO iQ.

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 5-12. List of messages

█ Messages Displayed on the Touch Panel

Dialog messages displayed on the touch panel are described in this section.

Message Displayed on the Touch Panel Meaning Reference Page

Waiting for internal communication... Please wait for a moment. p. 39
Capture OK A still image of the monitor screen was saved. p. 138
Recording started The video recording of the monitor screen started. p. 140
Video recording finished The video recording of the monitor screen finished. p. 140
Stopping video recording. Please wait... Saving the video image is in progress. p. 140
Configured data has been removed. The drive set as the storage destination has been removed. p. 101
The storage destination is reset to the drive that was
Configured data is now available again previously set because the drive set as the storage p. 101
destination has been connected.
The drive is set to xxxx as the storage destination for
Data storage set to xxxx p. 101
still and video images.
Transferring data from the internal memory to the
Transferring xx / yy files!
USB drive. (The xx th file of yy files in total is being p. 79
Please wait!
transferred now)
The setting information was saved into the xxxx folder
Export finished into folder xxxx p. 127
in the USB memory.

5
Export Log was exported successfully. The setting information was successfully saved. p. 127
USB drive format is complete The USB flash memory formatting has completed. p. 106
The USB flash memory formatting has completed.
USB drive formatting is complete. Please
Remove the USB flash memory and connect it again so p. 106
insert the USB drive again!
that it will be recognized as the available drive.
White balance OK. White balance was adjusted. p. 88

Directions for Use

Patient is not checked - in... No patient is specified at check- in to the endoPRO iQ.*1 -
Cecum Marker. Please press again to To cancel the Cecum Marker event transfer, press the
p. 142
cancel... button assigned to the Cecum Marker.
Cecum Marker canceled... The Cecum Marker event transfer was canceled. p. 142
Cecum marked... The Cecum Marker event transfer was marked. p. 142
Preparation for communication with the endoPRO iQ
Ready. -
has completed.
Waiting for patient check- in. The endoPRO iQ waits for the patient check- in.*1 -
Getting worklist now... Getting the patient list. -
Network busy. The network is busy now. -
Verification start. Connection test has started. -
Verification success. Connection test has succeeded. -
Worklist received. Received the patient list. -
Please select a patient. Select a patient. -
Start examination. Examination has started. -
Stop examination. (COMPLETED) Examination has completed. -
Stop examination. (DISCONTINUED) Examination has discontinued. -

*1: For details of check- in to the endoPRO iQ, refer to the manual of the endoPRO iQ.

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 █ Messages Displayed on the Monitor
The messages displayed on the touch panel are described in this section.

Message Displayed on the Monitor Meaning Reference Page

Capture OK A still image of the monitor screen was saved. p. 138
Recording started The video recording of the monitor screen started. p. 140
Video recording finished The video recording of the monitor screen finished. p. 140
Capturing an endoscopic still image to a PC with
Capture OK. -
Endoimage2 installed was successful.
A request to capture was received from a PC with
Command from PC. -
Endoimage2 installed.
The processor is ready to communicate with the PC
Ready. -
with Endoimage2 installed.
Not ready. The connection with Endoimage2 has been cut. p. 27

5
Directions for Use

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 5-13. Care after use

Perform cleaning at the bed side (preliminary cleaning) immediately after use as described in the IFU of
the endoscope. Then, follow the care procedure described below.

Caution
Ensure that no chemical solution or water enters the processor during the care procedure. In
particular, make absolutely sure that no water enters through the connectors and air vents. Entry
of a chemical solution or water into the processor may cause it to malfunction.

1. Disconnect the Air/ Water connector, suction tube, and water jet feeding tube from the scope connector.
2. Turn off the Air/ Water pump.
3. Turn off the lamp.
4. Turn off the on /standby switch of the processor.

Caution
Do NOT turn off the connected peripheral devices before turning off the processor. Failure to
observe this precaution can cause failure of the processor.

5. Hold the endoscope and press the endoscope eject lever.(Figure 5.137)
• The endoscope is unlocked.
5

Directions for Use

Figure 5.137

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 6. Remove the scope connector from the processor.(Figure 5.138)

Figure 5.138

Note
For cleaning, high - level disinfection, and sterilization of the endoscope after use, refer to the IFU
of the endoscope.

7. Remove the water bottle assembly.

8. Wipe the surfaces of the processor with gauze dampened with ethanol (70% – 90% concentration) or

5
isopropyl alcohol for disinfection.
• Follow the below - mentioned procedure to remove blood and /or body fluids that are difficult to
remove.
1 ) Wipe the body fluids with gauze dampened with an enzymatic cleaning solution.
2 ) Remove the cleaning solution with gauze dampened with clean water.
Directions for Use

3 ) Wipe off any moisture with dry gauze.

4 ) Wipe all surfaces of the processor with gauze dampened with ethanol (70% – 90%
concentration) or isopropyl alcohol for disinfection.
9. Perform cleaning of the PENTAX water bottle assembly by following the instructions given in the IFU
of the PENTAX water bottle assembly OS - H5.

Warning
• Always perform cleaning, disinfection and /or sterilization of the water bottle assembly after
each use.
• Ensure that no chemical solution or water enters the processor during the cleaning and
disinfection procedure. In particular, make absolutely sure that no water enters through the
connectors and air vents. Entry of a chemical solution or water into the processor may cause
it to malfunction.
• Do NOT use any spray type chemical cleaning or disinfecting products on the processor.
Sprays may allow aerosolized liquids to enter the processor through small openings, for
example, the air vents, resulting in processor malfunction.

Caution
For disinfection when wiping the surfaces, use the chemicals described above. Failure to do so
may result in contamination of the user and equipment damage.

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 6 Storage and maintenance

Warning
• The service life period of this processor is 6 years.
• Please read and fully understand the IFU of this product and ensure to use properly. If the product
is used improperly, the product may become unusable before the end of its estimated service
life.
• Get a periodical inspection done by PENTAX Medical - designated experts. Without the appropriate
inspections, the product may NOT last until the end of its estimated service life.

6-1. Removing the peripheral devices

1. Turn off the peripheral devices.

Note

6
When turning off the peripheral devices of the processor, follow the instructions in the manual
for each peripheral device.

2. Turn off the main power switch on the rear panel (by pressing the left side of the switch) to turn off
the processor.

Storage and maintenance

Caution
Ensure that the On / Standby switch on the front panel is the standby mode before turning off the
main power switch.

3. Disconnect the power cable from the processor.

4. Disconnect the peripheral devices and interface cables from this product.

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 6-2. Storage of the processor

Observe the following points with regard to storage.

Warning
• Do NOT drop the processor or subject it to a strong impact. Failure to observe this precaution
may cause loss of safety and effectiveness. If the processor is subjected to a strong impact,
stop use immediately and contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.
• Do NOT store this processor in a very hot and humid place or where it will be exposed to
direct sunlight or condensation. If the processor is used in a very hot environment, there is a
risk of burn injuries due to overheating of its exterior. If this product is used in an environment
with condensation, there is a risk of electric shock.

Caution
• Turn off the processor and disconnect the power cord before storage. When the device is
connected to the power strip in the cart, power down the cart as well and remove the power
code from the power strip.
• Store this processor where it will be protected from dust. If any dust is confirmed, ensure
to remove it. Furthermore, when storing the processor for a long period, take precautions to
reduce dust build - up within the processor. Excessive amounts of dust accumulating inside
the processor may cause it to malfunction, emit smoke, or catch fire or may cause other
problems.

6
6-3. Storage of the water bottle assembly
Storage and maintenance

Warning
• Ensure that the water bottle assembly is properly cleaned and high - level disinfected and /
or sterilized on each use depending upon the patient and /or type of endoscopic procedure.
• For storage of the PENTAX water bottle assembly OS - H5, follow the instructions given in the
IFU of OS - H5.

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 6-4. Replacing the fuses

If the On / Standby switch does not illuminate when the main power switch is turned on, turn off the main
power switch and then check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
If the processor still On / Standby switch does not illuminate when the main power switch is turned on after
checking the power cord, a fuse may blow.
Follow the procedure given below to replace the fuses.
As for model name of the fuse, refer to “1 Package contents”.

Warning
• Always replace the fuses using the supplied spare fuses. If fuses other than the supplied
spare fuses are used, the power to the processor may be interrupted suddenly during use.
• When replacing the fuses, do NOT touch parts of the processor for persons other than the operator
in charge of the replacement. Failure to observe this precaution may result in electric shock.
• If the supplied spare fuses are NOT available, contact your local PENTAX Medical service
facility.

Caution
Do NOT attempt to use the processor when the fuses are NOT installed.

Note

6
• If you are not sure whether or not the fuses have blown, contact your local PENTAX Medical
service facility.
• A flat- blade screwdriver is required to replace the fuses. Take protective measures, such as
wearing insulated gloves, to avoid injury.

Storage and maintenance

1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Insert a flat- blade screwdriver into the notch in the fuse box immediately below the power inlet socket
(Figure 6.1).

notch

Fuse Box
(bottom side)

Figure 6.1

3. Move the inserted screwdriver slightly toward you.

• The fuse box pops out a little.

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 4. Pull out the fuse box slowly (Figure 6.2).

Figure 6.2

Caution
When pulling it out, apply force gently and be careful NOT to injure yourself.

5. Remove the fuses from the fuse box (Figure 6.3).

6 Figure 6.3

6. Insert the supplied spare fuses obliquely into the fuse box (Figure 6.4).
Storage and maintenance

Figure 6.4

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 7. Align the orientation of the two fuses inserted into the fuse box (Figure 6.5).

Figure 6.5

8. Push the fuse box into the processor with a finger until it clicks into position (Figure 6.6).

Note
Insert the fuse box to make the notch (凸 part) downward.

Figure 6.6

9. Check that the main power switch is turned off and then connect the power cord.
10. Turn on the main power switch on the rear panel, and check whether the on /standby switch illuminates.
6
Note
If the processor can not be turned on even after the fuses have been replaced with new ones, Storage and maintenance
immediately turn off the main power switch, disconnect the power cord, and contact your local
PENTAX Medical service facility.

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 7 Troubleshooting

“7-1. Troubleshooting guide” below should be followed if any abnormality is suspected during the pre - use
inspection or the procedure. If the problem persists after taking the following measure described in the trouble
shooting, it requires repair. Do not use that device and contact to your local PENTAX Medial service facility.
For details, refer to “7- 3. Repairs” (p. 162).

7-1. Troubleshooting guide

Reference
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Page
There is a problem with the power supply. Check the voltage and frequency. If
the power supply does not meet the
requirements of the processor, inform the p. 22
relevant person at the facility and ask the
person to resolve the problem.
The power cord is not connected properly. Securely connect the power cord to the
p. 22
power input socket and power outlet.

The processor does A fuse has blown. Remove the fuses from the fuse box and
not turn on. then check them. If a fuse has blown, replace p. 149
it.
The main power switch on the rear panel is Turn on the main power switch on the rear
p. 39
not turned on. panel.
On / Standby Switch is not held down. Hold down the On / Standby Switch for 2 to 3
p. 40
seconds.
Abnormality inside the power Turn off the processor first and turn on it
p. 39
again approximately 1 minute later.

7
Touch Panel fails. Turn off the processor first and turn on it
p. 39
again approximately 1 minute later.
Touch Panel is not
reflected. The touch panel is locked. Unlock the touch panel. Alternatively, turn off
p. 39
the power of this product, and then turn it on
p. 42
again after about 1 minute.
The endoscope is not recognized properly. Try turning the processor off and then
Troubleshooting

The lamp does not

connect the endoscope again and check p. 28
light.
whether the lamp lights.

Endoscopic Images The level of [Brightness] is a minus value. Set an appropriate level for [Brightness]. p. 90
are too dark. The Exposure control is set to [Peak]. Set the Exposure control mode to [Average]. p. 90

Endoscopic images The XLUM is set to [On]. Set the XLUM to [Off]. p. 87
are too bright. The level of [Brightness] is a plus value. Set an appropriate level for [Brightness]. p. 90
Automatic exposure The Exposure control mode is set to Set the Exposure control mode to [Average]
control is not [Manual]. or [Peak]. p. 90
performed.
The endoscope is not properly connected. Check that the endoscope is properly
p. 28
The endoscope is not connected.
recognized. A communication failure occurred between Turn off the processor and connect the
p. 28
the endoscope and the processor. endoscope again.

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 Reference
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Page
The setting of the Pump level is too low. Set an appropriate level for the Pump. p. 109
The A / W and DRAIN lever of the water Set the A / W and DRAIN lever to the [A / W]
bottle assembly is set to the [DRAIN] (Air/ Water supply) position. p. 28
position.
The water bottle cap is loose. Ensure that the water bottle cap is tightened
p. 28
The Air/ Water supply securely.
of the pump is weak. The water bottle assembly is not installed Insert the air pipe stem of the water bottle
properly. assembly into the water bottle socket of the p. 28
processor until it clicks into position.
The water bottle assembly is damaged. Replace the water bottle assembly. p. 17
The O - ring of the air pipe stem of the Replace the water bottle assembly.
p. 17
water bottle assembly is damaged.
The Air supply of the The setting of the Pump level is too high. Set an appropriate level for the Pump.
p. 109
pump is strong.
The monitor is not powered on. Turn on the monitor as described in the
-
Both text information manual of the monitor.
and endoscopic
The video cable of the monitor is Ensure that the cable is connected to the
images are not p. 24
disconnected or incorrectly connected. connector properly.
displayed on the
monitor. The monitor settings are incorrect. Configure the settings correctly as described
-
in the manual of the monitor.
Text information The endoscope is not properly connected. Connect the endoscope properly. p. 28
is displayed on
The lamp is not lit. Tap the Lamp icon on the touch panel to turn
the monitor but
on the lamp. p. 86
endoscopic images
are not displayed.
The patient [Patient information tab] is set to [Off]. Set [Patient information tab] to [Short] or
information is not [Long], as needed.
p. 111
displayed on the
monitor.
Images displayed on [Image rotate] was performed accidentally. Perform [Image rotate] again and check
the monitor rotate that the orientation for images matches the p. 92
accidentally. desired orientation.
[Freeze] was performed accidentally. Cancel the [Freeze] mode and check that the
Endoscopic live p. 136
images are switched back to the live images.
images are frozen
The video cable of the monitor is Ensure that the cable is connected to the

7
accidentally. p. 24
disconnected or incorrectly connected. connector properly.
Endoscopic live The Enter Key was pressed accidentally Press the Enter Key again and check that the
images were when [Long] is set in the [Patient images are switched back to the live images.
accidentally switched information tab]. p. 83
to the saved still or
active image display.
Troubleshooting

There is a problem with the white balance Check whether the dedicated white balance
adjuster. adjuster is being used. Clean the white
balance adjuster when there is dirt inside the
adjuster. If the white balance adjuster has
The white balance
problem such as damage or crack, replace it p. 88
can not be set.
with a new one.
The level of [Brightness] is not set to 0 Set the value to 0 in the [Brightness] menu.
value.

The cable to the monitor is not connected Ensure that the cable is connected to the
p. 24
properly. connector properly.

The colors of the The cable to the monitor is broken. Replace the cable. p. 20
endoscopic images The monitor settings are incorrect. Configure the settings correctly as described
are abnormal. -
in the manual of the monitor.
An image processing setting (Blue, Red, Ensure that the settings are correct.
p. 86
Contrast, or TE) is incorrect.

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 Reference
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Page
There is a lot of noise The level of an image processing (SE, or Ensure that the settings are correct.
p. 86
in endoscopic images. CE) setting is too high.
When the freeze [Freeze scan] is enabled and the length of Set it to be shorter or to [Off], as needed.
function is used, time to go back, such as [Long] is set to
an image captured be longer.
p. 107
later than when the
key was pressed is
output.
The date and time The date and time settings are incorrect. Configure the date and time settings
p. 120
display is not correct. correctly.
The keyboard is not connected properly. Ensure that the processor and keyboard are
The desired connected properly. When the [Caps Lock] key p. 26
characters can not is pressed, the LED on the keyboard illuminates.
be entered with the
keyboard. A keyboard not specified by PENTAX Use a keyboard specified by PENTAX
p. 20
Medical is being used. Medical.
The drive for storage destination is not set Set the storage destination drive to USB
p. 101
to USB flash memory. flash memory.
The USB flash memory is not connected Ensure that the USB flash memory is
USB flash memory is p. 25
properly. inserted into the port properly.
not recognized.
The USB flash memory is not a PENTAX Use PENTAX Medical - verified USB flash
p. 19
Medical - verified product. memory.
The USB flash memory has failed. Replace the USB flash memory. p. 19
The USB flash memory is not connected Ensure that the USB flash memory is
p. 25
properly. inserted into the port properly.

Data can not be The USB flash memory is not a PENTAX Use PENTAX Medical - verified USB flash
p. 19
saved in the USB Medical - verified product. memory.
flash memory. The USB flash memory has failed. Replace the USB flash memory. p. 19
The remaining space of the USB flash Replace the USB flash memory with the one
p. 19
memory is insufficient. with sufficient free space.
There is a lot of noise The level of an image processing (SE, or Ensure that the settings are correct.
in the video image CE) setting is too high.
p. 86
saved in the USB
flash memory.
A temporary communication failure Execute saving to endoPRO iQ again.
-
occurred.

7 Images can not be

saved to endoPRO
iQ.
The [IP address], [Subnet mask], and
[Default gateway] settings of the processor
are incorrect.
Configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
and [Default gateway] settings correctly. p. 115

The settings on the connection destination Configure the settings correctly as described
-
device are incorrect. in the IFU of endoPRO iQ.
Troubleshooting

A temporary communication failure Execute saving to Endoimage2 again.

-
occurred.
The [Network ] setting of the processor is Configure the [Application] setting of
p. 115
incorrect. [Network] to [Endoimage2].
The [IP address], [Subnet mask], and Configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
[Default gateway] settings of the processor and [Default gateway] settings correctly. p. 115
are incorrect.
Data can not
be saved to The [Connect ID] setting of the processor Configure the [Connect ID] setting correctly.
p. 117
Endoimage2. is incorrect.
The settings on the connection destination Configure the settings correctly as described
-
device are incorrect. in the IFU of Endoimage2.
There is insufficient space in the storage Connect a PC with sufficient free space to
destination of Endoimage2 the processor or connect an external storage
device with sufficient free space to the -
PC and set the storage destination as that
storage device.

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 Reference
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Page
Data transfer to The storage destination of Endoimage2 Set the storage destination of Endoimage2
Endoimage2 does does not exist. correctly. -
not finish.
Network conditions are temporarily Consult a network administrator and then
unstable. use the auto - negotiation function of the
PC with Endoimage2 installed. If the same
Saving to condition occurs repeatedly even after taking
Endoimage2 takes these measures, the condition may improve -
time. by configuring the PC settings according to
the network environment without using the
auto - negotiation function. A halfduplex
connection is recommended.
Network conditions are temporarily Consult a network administrator and then
unstable. use the auto - negotiation function of the
A dialog box PC with Endoimage2 installed. If the same
regarding network condition occurs repeatedly even after taking
reconnection appears these measures, the condition may improve -
for a moment during by configuring the PC settings according to
use of Endoimage2. the network environment without using the
auto - negotiation function. A halfduplex
connection is recommended.
There is a problem with the connection of Ensure that the peripheral device is
p. 23
the peripheral device. connected properly.
The peripheral device is not powered on. Ensure that the peripheral device is turned
-
on.
A peripheral device
The peripheral device settings are Configure the settings correctly as described
does not work. -
incorrect. in the manual of the peripheral device.
The cable to the peripheral device is broken. Replace the cable. p. 20
The peripheral device being used is not a Use a PENTAX Medical - verified peripheral
p. 19
PENTAX Medical - verified product. device.
The remote buttons The function assignment settings on the Configure the function assignment settings
and foot switches of [Button assignment] menu are incorrect. correctly. p. 97
the endoscope do
not work.
Images are not The recording device is not powered on. Ensure that the recording device is turned
recorded in the on. -
recorded device.
There is a problem with the connection of Ensure that the recording device is
p. 25

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the recording device. connected properly.

The images input to The recording device settings are incorrect. Configure the settings correctly as described
-
the recording device in the manual of the recording device.
are abnormal. The cable to the recording device is broken. Replace the cable. p. 25
The recording device being used is not a Use a PENTAX Medical - verified recording
p. 19
PENTAX Medical - verified product. device.
Troubleshooting

The endoscopic A power outage occurred or light source Reconnect the endoscope and turn on
image remains the of the endoscope, processor, monitor, or the main power switch again. If there is
same, images are other device is damaged. a problem, release the angulation of the
not displayed during endoscope; then, slowly and carefully -
a procedure, or withdraw the endoscope from the lumen.*1
observation is difficult
because there is
insufficient light.

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 Reference
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Page
A temporary communication failure Resending will start when the power supply
occurred. has turned on or after the examination. Check -
the PACS again.
The [Network] setting of the processor is Configure the [Application] setting of
p. 115
incorrect. [Network] to [DICOM].
The [IP address], [Subnet mask], and Configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
[Default gateway] settings of the processor and [Default gateway] settings correctly. p. 115
are incorrect.
Images can not be The settings on the connection destination Configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
saved to PACS. -
device are incorrect. and [Default gateway] settings correctly.
There is insufficient space in the storage Connect a PC with sufficient free space to
destination of PACS. the processor or connect an external storage
device with sufficient free space to the -
PC and set the storage destination as that
storage device.
The monitor displays “Capture failed”. There is insufficient space in the internal
storage. Free up space on the storage and -
retry.
The [Network ] setting of the processor is Configure the [Application] setting of
p. 115
incorrect. [Network] to [DICOM].
The [IP address], [Subnet mask], and Configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
[Default gateway] settings of the processor and [Default gateway] settings correctly. p. 115
Failed to get the are incorrect.
patient list.
The settings on the connection destination Configure the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
-
device are incorrect. and [Default gateway] settings correctly.
The [MWM Server] setting of the Check if [IP], [Port], and [AE title] settings of
-
processor is incorrect. [MWM server] in [DICOM] are correct.

*1: For details, refer to the manual of the endoscope.

Note
If a problem persists even after taking the corrective measures described above, contact your
local PENTAX Medical service facility.

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 7-2. Error messages

When one of the following error messages is displayed, try the following corresponding solutions. If a
problem that can not be resolved with the following solutions occurs, contact your local PENTAX Medical
service facility.

█ Error Messages Displayed on the Touch Panel

Reference
Error Messages Contents of Error Messages Possible Solution
Page
The factory profile can not be The profile registered by default can Only the profile registered by the
p. 51
customized not be edited. customer can be edited.
Lamp can be switched on only when The Lamp can be switched on only Turn on the Lamp after connecting
p. 28
scope is connected when scope is connected. the endoscope.
XLUM can be switched on only The XLUM can be switched on only Turn on the XLUM after connecting
p. 28
when scope is connected when scope is connected. the endoscope.
XLUM can be switched on only The XLUM can be used only when Use the XLUM after turning on the
p. 86
when lamp is on the Lamp is on. lump.
The factory profile can not be The profile registered by default can Only the profile registered by the
p. 56
deleted not be deleted. customer can be deleted.
The factory profile can not be The profile registered by default can Only the profile registered by the
p. 57
overwritten not be overwritten. customer can be overwritten.
White balance not executable(Please The white balance can not be Turn on the lamp and perform the
p. 86
turn Lamp On) performed if the lamp is turned off. white balance.
Internal communication problem Contact PENTAX Medical.
Internal communication problem -
occurs.
No Device connected! The endoscope and foot switch to Connect the endoscope or foot
Please connect device to which function can be assigned are switch to which function is p. 19
assign the buttons. not connected. assigned.
Target images are not selected, Select images that you want to
You have to select images
when images are moved, copied or move, copy or delete. p. 73
before doing this operation!
deleted in the Patient Gallery.
The patient information to which Select a patient whose name is
a patient’s name is not entered entered correctly.
Only valid patients can be edited p. 58
can not be edited. (“No patient” is

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displayed in the Patient’s field)
An error occurred while reading the Reboot the processor. When error
An error occurred during patient database. message
p. 39
initialization of patient database is displayed after operating again,
contact PENTAX Medical.
An error occurred while reading the Reboot the processor. When error
At least one profile must be patient database. message
Troubleshooting

p. 39
available is displayed after operating again,
contact PENTAX Medical.
White balance not executable(Please The white balance can not be Turn off XLUM and perform the
p. 87
turn XLUM Off) performed while executing XLUM. white balance.
The free space in the USB flash Replace the USB flash memory with
USB drive is full memory specified as the storage a USB flash memory with sufficient p. 25
destination is insufficient. free space.
Failed to output inspection history. Make sure that there is enough
capacity of the USB flash memory
Device I / O error p. 25
and output the inspection history
again.
Another video saving is in progress. Wait for a while when recording the
Another record is still being
previous video saving process and p. 140
processed
record again.

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Error Messages Contents of Error Messages Possible Solution
Page
Another still image saving is in Wait for a while when saving still
Another screenshot is still being
progress. image again until previous still image p. 138
processed
is under process.
File name: Failed to read image file Reboot the processor. When error
xxxx message
Error loading image: xxxx p. 39
is displayed after operating again
contact PENTAX Medical.
Failed to play video player. The video file may be damaged.
Failed to start video player Operate again with undamaged p. 73
video.
Still image saving is in progress. Wait for a while when saving still
Screenshot in progress. Please
Please wait. image again until previous still image p. 138
wait...
is under process.
Video saving is in progress. Please Wait for a while when recording the
Stopping video recording. Please
wait. previous video saving process and p. 140
wait...
record again.
Unable to execute because Since endoPRO iQ is enabled, it can Disable the setting of endoPRO iQ
p. 119
endoPRO iQ is enabled. not be executed. and perform the operation again.
Failed to change connection status The connection status of USB flash Check the USB flash memory
p. 25
of USB drive. memory can not be changed. connection and try again.
Display of video recording and Do not use the display function for
external input image can not be the external input image when video
video recording and DVI input can executed at the same time. recording is executed. In addition,
p. 110
not be executed at the same time. do not use the recording function for
the video image when display of the
external input image is executed.
This function can not used during This function can not be used during Quit previewing the image before
p. 83
image preview. image preview. using this function.
Image preview function can not be Quit recording the video image
Image preview function can not be
executed during video recording. before using the image preview p. 140
executed during video recording.
function.
Freeze can be changed only when Freeze function can be used during Try performing the freeze after
p. 28
scope is connected. connection with the endoscope. connecting the endoscope.
You can change the zoom setting Change the zoom setting after
Zoom can be changed only when
during connection with the connecting the endoscope. p. 28
scope is connected.
endoscope.

7 The selected USB drive is in use.

Please connect the USB drive you

The selected USB memory is in use.

Connect the USB flash memory you

Stop browsing the images stored in
the USB flash memory.
Connect the USB flash memory you
p. 83

p. 25
want to format! want to format. want to format.
Multiple USB drives are connected. Multiple USB flash memories are Connect only one USB flash
Please connect only one USB drive connected. Connect one USB flash memory you want to format. p. 25
Troubleshooting

you want to format! memory you want to format.

The recognition of the USB flash Check whether the USB flash
USB drive mount failure p. 25
memory failed. memory is damaged.
Obtaining a white balance has failed. Perform the white balance again.
White balance failed If it fails again, contact your local p. 88
PENTAX Medical service facility.
White balance can be done on only White balance can be executed only Connect the endoscope to
p. 28
when scope is connected when the endoscope is connected. processor.
Settings already reset to default Settings has already been reset to Setting of i - scan has already been
p. 96
values the default value. set to the default value.
The entered address is not valid! IP address, Subnet mask or Default Enter an appropriate value.
p. 115
Please recheck the entered data. gateway is entered incorrectly.
Change of the network configuration Reboot the processor, when error
Error writing network configuration. failed. message is displayed after operating p. 115
again.

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 Reference
Error Messages Contents of Error Messages Possible Solution
Page
Loading of the network Reboot the processor, when error
Error reading network configuration. configuration failed. message is displayed after operating p. 115
again.
Loading of the IP address failed. Reboot the processor, when error
Error reading IP configuration. message is displayed after operating p. 115
again.
The entered port number is not The entered port number is not Enter an appropriate value.
valid! valid. p. 119
Please recheck the entered data.
Contact PENTAX customer service Contact PENTAX Medical customer Contact PENTAX Medical.
-
to use this function. service to use this function.
Another profile with this name A profile with the same name has Register by using a changed profile
p. 50
already exists already been registered. name.
Please enable endoPRO iQ function. Turn the endoPRO iQ switch On on
Please enable endoPRO function... p. 119
the endoPRO iQ menu.
Check connection to the endoPRO Check that the PC installed with the
iQ. endoPRO iQ is connected and the
Please check connection to VCU... p. 27
application of the endoPRO iQ is
started.*1
Please connect endoscope... Connect the endoscope properly. Connect the endoscope properly. p. 28
The connection with the PC with Ensure the network configuration
Unable to connect to network or
endoPRO iQ installed can not be and network connection. p. 27
gateway.
established.
Importing images into the PC Quit previewing the image before
PC Capture cannot be executed
installed with endoPRO iQ can not importing images into the PC. p. 83
during image preview.
be executed during image preview.
Patient is not checked - in. Execute In room with endoPRO
Waiting for patient check- in. -
iQ.*1
The number of characters entered Configure the [Connect ID] setting
Error connect ID length is out of
for Connect ID is out of range. correctly. p. 117
range

Input value is out of range! The entered value is out of range. Enter the value within the limit.
-
Please recheck the entered data.
Unable to change during the Unable to change during Retry after finishing the examination.
-
examination. examination.
Unable to record video to internal
storage.
Fail to get work list (too many
Unable to save videos to internal
storage.
Failed to get the patient list because
Set the USB flash memory as
storage destination.
Limit conditions and execute [Get
-

-
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items). of the excessive items. work list] again.
The entered port number is not The entered port number is not Enter the correct Port number
valid! valid. between 1025 and 65535.
Troubleshooting

-
Please recheck the entered data
Range is 1025~65535
Failed to create DICOM information. Free up space on the internal
Failed to create DICOM information. -
storage and restart the processor
This function is available only when Enable DICOM with [Application]
This function is available at DICOM. -
DICOM is enabled. setting of [Network].
Can not execute because video Unable to execute during video Stop the video recording and retry.
-
recording now. recording.
When this function is executed, The patient list will be deleted when Cancel [Get worklist] when you
-
then patient list is deleted. this fuction is executed. don’t want to delete the patient list.
The network communication has Check the server status or check if
Network communication timeout. -
timed out. the network path has any problem.
Please check DICOM settings. Check DICOM settings. Check if DICOM settings are correct. -
PACS function is not activated PACS function is not activated. Activate PACS function. -

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Error Messages Contents of Error Messages Possible Solution
Page
USB capture has failed. Check free space of the storage
USB capture failed. -
destination.
PC video function is disabled in Enable a Video function in [PACS]
PC video is disable in PACS setting. -
[PACS] settings. settings.
Failed to save the video to PACS. Check if the PACS supports MP4
files.
PC video failed. -
Set the USB flash memory as
storage destination.
Unable to edit patient informations. Registered patient informations
can not be edited when DICOM
Can not edit patient data. -
is enabled. Close the patient
information dialog.
Please enter ID! Enter the patient ID. Enter the patient ID. -
Can not execute because Unable to execute because of the Please wait until the communication
-
communicating now. communication. completes.

*1: For details, refer to the IFU for the endoPRO iQ.

█ Error Messages Displayed on the Monitor

Reference
Error Messages Contents of Error Messages Possible Solution
Page
Scope is not connected The scope is not connected. Connect the endoscope properly. p. 28
Communication between the Ensure that the endoscope is
Check scope connection p. 28
processor and endoscope failed. connected.
An incompatible endoscope is Connect a compatible endoscope.
The scope is not supported p. 19
connected.
Saving an endoscopic still image Try saving the video image again.
failed. If the same message is displayed
Capture failed p. 138
repeatedly even after taking this
measure, contact PENTAX Medical.
The free space in the USB flash Replace the USB flash memory with
memory of the storage destination a USB flash memory with sufficient
Check memory space p. 25
for still and video images is free space.
insufficient.

7
Saving an endoscopic video image Try saving the video image again.
failed. Replace with a new USB flash
memory if it is damaged. If the
Video rec error p. 140
same message is displayed
repeatedly even after taking this
measure, contact PENTAX Medical.
Copying an image from the memory Try copying the image again. If
Troubleshooting

in the processor to the USB flash the same message is displayed

Copy failed p. 81
memory failed. repeatedly even after taking this
measure, contact PENTAX Medical.
The free space of the memory in Move images saved in the memory
the processor is insufficient. in the processor to the USB flash
Out of internal memory space memory, or change the storage p. 25
destination to the USB flash
memory.
System error in the processor Note the error number and contact
System error xxx - xxxx -
occurred. PENTAX Medical.
Trigger signal output from the Connect the endoscope and
Remote can be changed only when
REMOTE terminal is available only perform the REMOTE output p. 25
scope is connected
when the endoscope is connected. operation.

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 Reference
Error Messages Contents of Error Messages Possible Solution
Page
Failed to execute XLUM. Check the connection of the
endoscope or restart the processor.
XLUM failed When error message p. 73
is displayed after operating again,
contact PENTAX Medical.
The selected function is available Connect the endoscope and
It cannot be operated when the
only when the endoscope is perform the same operation again. -
scope is disconnected.
connected.
The IP address is conflicting. Exclude devices with the same IP
IP address conflict. address from the network or change -
the IP address of the processor.
Saving an endoscopic still image Try saving the still image again. If
to a PC with Endoimage2 installed the same message is displayed
Capture failed. -
failed. repeatedly even after taking this
measure, contact PENTAX Medical.
The free space on the PC with Connect a PC with sufficient free
Endoimage2 installed is insufficient. space to the processor or connect
an external storage device with
Storage alert. -
sufficient free space to the PC and
set the storage destination as that
storage device.
The free space on the PC with Connect a PC with sufficient free
Endoimage2 installed has reached space to the processor or connect
the disk space warning value. an external storage device with
Storage warning. -
sufficient free space to the PC and
set the storage destination as that
storage device.
The upper limit of the memory Wait for some time and then
space for continuous capture to a try capturing again. If the same
PC with Endoimage2 installed has message is displayed repeatedly
Buffer full. been reached. even after taking this measure, the -
storage destination of Endoimage2
may not exist. Set the storage
destination of Endoimage2 correctly.
Transferring data to a PC with Try transferring data again or
Endoimage2 installed failed. connect the LAN cable properly.
If the same message is displayed
Transfer error. -

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repeatedly even after taking this
measure, replace the
LAN cable with a new one.
Unlock the touch panel. Some functions cannot be executed
while the touch panel is locked.
Please unlock the touch screen. p. 42
Unlock the touch panel and operate
the function again.
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 7-3. Repairs

When returning the processor for repairs to PENTAX Medical, be aware of the following points. For further
details, contact your local PENTAX Medical service facility.
1. All equipment requiring repairs should be disinfected by wiping the surface with gauze dampened with
a disinfection solution, packed in a shipment box containing enclosed items, and shipped with details
of the damage or problem.
2. Write down the repair order number and your contact name, phone number, and shipping address on
a piece of paper and include it in the package.
3. Together with the processor, ship all accessories that you think may be, in any way, related to the
processor damage or problem.

Caution
• Ensure to return the processor to PENTAX Medical for repairs. Note that PENTAX Medical is
in no way liable for any injuries to patients or users, damage or malfunction of the processor,
as a result of repairs being undertaken by an unauthorized person or company.
• It must be recognized that PENTAX Medical does not evaluate non - PENTAX Medical
parts, components, materials and /or servicing methods. The questions regarding material
compatibility and /or functionality of PENTAX Medical instruments built with these
unauthorized, untested and unapproved items, materials, repair/assembly methods must be
referred to the third party service organization and /or device remanufacturer.

Note
• Save and manage the setting information of the processor, as needed.
“Export settings” (p. 127)
• Ensure deletion of any profile and patient data from the processor before shipping in order to
prevent disclosure of personal information.
“Reset processor” (p. 131)

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 Disposal

Warning
When disposing of the processor unit, dispose it in accordance with the laws and regulations of
the relevant country or region. Disposing of it in an inappropriate way may have an adverse effect
on the environment.

Ensure deletion of any user and patient data before disposing of the processor in order to prevent the
disclosure of personal information.
“Reset processor” (p. 131)

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 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This product as the endoscope system, the endoscope with the video processor or the light source conforms
to IEC 60601-1- 2: 2007: Medical electrical equipment, IEC standard.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions

This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the
user of this product should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance

This product uses RF energy only for its internal function.
RF emissions
Group 1 Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause
CISPR 11
any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions
Class B
CISPR 11
Complies Class A
at power input 220 V, 230 V and
Harmonic emissions This product is suitable for use in all establishments, including
240 V with operating frequency
IEC 61000 - 3 - 2 domestic establishments and those directly connected to the
50 Hz or 60 Hz
public low - voltage power supply network that supplies buildings
Otherwise, not applicable
used for domestic purposes.
Voltage Complies
fluctuations / flicker at power input 50 Hz, 220 to
emissions 240 V
IEC 61000 - 3 - 3 Otherwise, not applicable

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 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity
This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the
user of this product should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance
Electrostatic Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile.
± 6 kV contact
discharge (ESD) Same as left If floors are covered with synthetic material, the
± 8 kV air
IEC 61000 - 4 - 2 relative humidity should be at least 30 %.
± 2 kV for power supply
Electrical fast
lines Mains power quality should be that of a typical
transient / burst Same as left
± 1 kV for input / output commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000 - 4 - 4
lines
Surge ± 1 kV line(s) to line(s) Mains power quality should be that of a typical
Same as left
IEC 61000 - 4 - 5 ± 2 kV line(s) to earth commercial or hospital environment.
<5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT)
for 0.5 cycle

40 % UT
Mains power quality should be that of a typical
Voltage dips, (60 % dip in UT)
commercial or hospital environment. If the user of
short interruptions for 5 cycles
this product requires continued operation during
and voltage variations on Same as left
power mains interruptions, it is recommended that
power supply input lines 70 % UT
this product be powered from an uninterruptible
IEC 61000 - 4 -11 (30 % dip in UT)
power supply or a battery.
for 25 cycles

<5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT)
for 5 s
Power frequency (50 / 60 Hz) Power frequency magnetic fields should be at
magnetic field 3 A /m Same as left levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical
IEC 61000 - 4 - 8 commercial or hospital environment.
Note: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
should be used no closer to any part of this model
including cables, than the recommended separation
distance calculated from the equation applicable to
the frequency of the transmitter.

Conducted RF 3 Vrms Recommended separation distance

3 Vrms
IEC 61000 - 4 - 6 150 kHz to 80 MHz
d=1.2

d=1.2 80 MHz to 800 MHz

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 metres (m).

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as

determined by an electromagnetic site survey,a)
Radiated RF 3 V/ m should be less than the compliance level in each
3 V/ m
IEC 61000 - 4 - 3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz frequency range. b)

Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment

marked with the following symbol:

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 Note
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
• 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)
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 this product is used
exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, this product should be observed to
verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may
be necessary, such as re - orienting or relocating this product.
b) Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/ m.

Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF

communications equipment and this product
This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances
are controlled. The customer or the user of this product can help prevent electromagnetic interference
by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
(transmitters) and this product as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the
communications equipment.

Rated maximum output Recommended distance according to frequency of transmitter (m)

power of transmitter
150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
(W)
d=1.2 √P d=1.2 √ P d=2.3 √P
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 at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can
be estimated using 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
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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 Electromagnetic disturbances
This product as the endoscope system, the endoscope with the video processor or the light source conforms
to IEC 60601-1- 2: 2014: Medical electrical equipment, IEC standard.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions

This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the
user of this product should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Table 1
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance
This product uses RF energy only for its internal function.
RF emissions
Group 1 Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause
CISPR 11
any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions
Class B
CISPR 11
Complies Class A
at power input 220 V, 230 V and
Harmonic emissions This product is suitable for use in all establishments, including
240 V with operating frequency
IEC 61000 - 3 - 2 domestic establishments and those directly connected to the
50 Hz or 60 Hz
public low - voltage power supply network that supplies buildings
Otherwise, not applicable
used for domestic purposes.
Voltage Complies
fluctuations / flicker at power input 50 Hz, 220 to
emissions 240 V
IEC 61000 - 3 - 3 Otherwise, not applicable

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the
user of this product should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Table 2: Enclosure Port

Phenomenon Basic EMC standard IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS
ELECTROSTATIC ± 8 kV contact
IEC 61000 - 4 - 2
DISCHARGE ± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15 kV air
3 V/ m
Radiated RF EM fields IEC 61000 - 4 - 3 80 MHz to 2,7 GHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz
Proximity fields from RF
wireless communications IEC 61000 - 4 - 3 Refer to Table6
equipment
RATED power frequency 30 A / m
IEC 61000 - 4 - 8
magnetic fields 50 Hz or 60 Hz

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 Table 3: Input AC Power Port
Phenomenon Basic EMC standard IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS
± 2 kV
Electrical fast transients / bursts IEC 61000 - 4 - 4
100 kHz repetition frequency
Surges
IEC 61000 - 4 - 5 ± 0.5 kV, ± 1 kV
Line - to - line
Surges
IEC 61000 - 4 - 5 ± 0.5 kV, ± 1 kV, ± 2 kV
Line - to - ground
3V
Conducted disturbances induced 0.15 MHz to 80 MHz
IEC 61000 - 4 - 6
by RF fields 6 V in ISM bands between 0.15 MHz and 80 MHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz
0 % UT; 0,5 cycle
At 0 °, 45 °, 90 °, 135 °, 180 °, 225 °, 270 ° and 315 °

Voltage dips IEC 61000 - 4 -11 0 % UT; 1 cycle

and
70 % UT; 25 / 30 cycles
Single phase: at 0 °
Voltage interruptions IEC 61000 - 4 -11 0 % UT; 250 / 300 cycles
Note: If this product has the single rated voltage, UT is the rated voltage.
If the rated voltage has the range, UT is the lowest voltage and the highest voltage in the voltage range.

Table 4: PATIENT coupling PORT

Phenomenon Basic EMC standard IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS
ELECTROSTATIC ± 8 kV contact
IEC 61000 - 4 - 2
DISCHARGE ± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15 kV air
3V
Conducted disturbances induced 0.15 MHz to 80 MHz
IEC 61000 - 4 - 6
by RF fields 6 V in ISM bands between 0.15 MHz and 80 MHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz

Table 5: Signal input / output parts PORT

Phenomenon Basic EMC standard IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS
ELECTROSTATIC ± 8 kV contact
IEC 61000 - 4 - 2
DISCHARGE ± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15 kV air
± 1 kV
Electrical fast transients / bursts IEC 61000 - 4 - 4
100 kHz repetition frequency
3V
Conducted disturbances induced 0.15 MHz to 80 MHz
IEC 61000 - 4 - 6
by RF fields 6 V in ISM bands between 0.15 MHz and 80 MHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz

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 Immunity to proximity fields from wireless communications equipment
Table 6: Test specifications for ENCLOSURE PORT IMMUNITY to RF wireless communications equipment
Test frequency Maximum
Band (MHz) Modulationa) Distance (m) Immunity test level (V/ m)
(MHz) power (W)
Pulse
385 380 to 390 modulationa) 1.8 0.3 27
18 Hz
FMb)
450 430 to 470 ± 5 kHz deviation 2 0.3 28
1 kHz sine
710
Pulse
745 704 to 787 modulationa) 0.2 0.3 9
217 Hz
780
810
Pulse
870 800 to 960 modulationa) 2 0.3 28
18 Hz
930
1720
Pulse
1845 1700 to 1990 modulationa) 2 0.3 28
217 Hz
1970
Pulse
2450 2400 to 2570 modulationa) 2 0.3 28
217 Hz
5240
Pulse
5500 5100 to 5800 modulationa) 0.2 0.3 9
217 Hz
5785

a) The carrier shall be modulated using a 50 % duty cycle square wave signal.
b) As an alternative to FM modulation, 50 % pulse modulation at 18 Hz may be used because while it
does not represent actual modulation, it would be worst case.

Note
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
• Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol:

• 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)
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 this product is used
exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, this product should be observed to
verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may
be necessary, such as re - orienting or relocating this product.
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 this product
This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances
are controlled. The customer or the user of this product can help prevent electromagnetic interference
by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
(transmitters) and this product as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the
communications equipment.

Warning
Portable RF communications equipment should be used no closer than 30 cm to any part of this
product or the peripheral equipment connected to this product, including cables specified by this
IFU. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this product could result.

Note
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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 Product specifications
Item Specifications
Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Voltage fluctuation ± 10 %
Power Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Frequency fluctuation ± 10 %
Rated input 200VA
Ambient temperature 10 to 40 °C
Operating
Relative humidity 30 to 85 % (without condensation)
Environment
Air pressure 700 to 1,060 hPa
Storage and Ambient temperature −20 to 60 °C
Transportation Relative humidity 10 to 85 %
Environment Air pressure 700 to 1,060 hPa
Average ±5 step adjustment
Brightness
Peak ±5 step adjustment
Control System
Manual ±5 step adjustment
Air pump system DC diaphragm
Air supply pressure (at a flow rate of 0) 45 to 70 kPa (6.5 to 10.2 PSI)
Level 1: 2.0 to 2.8 L / min
Air/ Water Level 2: 2.9 to 3.4 L / min
Air supply rate (at the inlet of the water
Supply Function Level 3: 3.5 to 4.0 L / min
bottle assembly)
Level 4: 4.1 to 4.5 L / min
Level 5: 4.6 to 7.2 L / min
Water bottle assembly Capacity: 200 mL (Water bottle assembly OS - H5)
Color System Color correction Red / Blue, ±5 step adjustment
Live video images are displayed in the sub screen while the main
Freeze Function screen is frozen.
Freeze scan function is available.
1 set
DVI 1920x1080@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1024x768@60Hz
Digital output
1 set
Video Signal VGA 1920x1080@60Hz, 1280x720@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz,
1024x768@60Hz
1 set
Digital input DVI
1920x1080@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz
Printer- specific output Y/ C 1 set (NTSC / PAL system)
1 set
RJ45 (LAN)
100BASE -TX / 1000BASE -T
Control Signal
REMOTE 2 sets
USB 4 sets (USB 2.0 compliant)
Recording media USB flash memory (file system: FAT32)*1
Recording format JPG, PNG
JPG: Approximately 16 %
Compression rate (when assuming the non - PNG: Approximately 90 %
Image
compression format as 100 %) (Differs depending on the endoscopic conditions and subject
Recording
factors.)
Functions
JPG: Approximately 128,000
An estimate of the number of images that
PNG: Approximately 21,000
can be recorded (when using 64 GB USB
(Differs depending on the endoscopic conditions and subject
flash memory)
factors.)
Capacity of internal memory About 2GByte
Dimensions Excluding protrusions 400 mm (W) × 172.6 mm (H) × 471 mm (D)
Weight 13 kg

*1: USB hard disk drive is not available.

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 █ Classification of Equipment

Item Specifications
Type of protection against
Class I equipment
electric shock
Degree of protection against
Type BF (Body Floating), using insulated endoscope.
Classification as Electro electric shock
Medical Equipment
Do not use in potentially flammable surroundings.
The processor is not suitable for use in a mixture of air and an
Degree of explosion proofing
flammable anesthetic gas or a mixture of oxygen / nitrous oxide
and an flammable anesthetic gas.
Mode of Operation Continuous operation
IP Classification IPX0

Software license information

The software installed on this product is configured by multiple independent software systems, and it
includes not only our proprietary software but also open - source software the copyright for which is owned
by third parties.

Our proprietary software is protected by the copyright act, international conventions on intellectual
property, and other related acts or laws.

Open - source software for which a third party holds the copyright include the GNU General Public License
(hereafter, GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter, LGPL), and other software for which the
license contract shall be applied.
Some open - source software require that notices of the software license and copyright be accepted to
enable obtaining the source code.
Refer to the following web site for the notices and obtaining method.
https: //www.pentaxmedical.com /

Some open - source software can be used on the assumption that they are not guaranteed. The guarantee
does not apply to any merchantability or compatibility to particular/specific /certain purposes including
anything that may be implied. When using open - source software, use only after confirming the license
description thoroughly.

In addition, some of our proprietary software to which GPL / LGPL does not apply are not the target /
subject of the provided source code.

A part of this software includes the software of FreeType Project.

This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http: //
www.openssl.org / )

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 Software Version 00D5C -1

Contacts

Manufacturer
HOYA Corporation
6 -10 -1 Nishi - shinjuku,
Shinjuku - ku, Tokyo
160 - 0023 Japan

Distributors
PENTAX Europe GmbH PENTAX Medical Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Julius - Vosseler - Straße 104 Room 701, 291 Fumin Road, Shanghai
22527 Hamburg, Germany 200031 P. R. China
Tel: +49 40 561 92 - 0 Tel: +86 21 6170 1555
Fax: +49 40 560 42 13 Fax: +86 21 6170 1655

PENTAX Medical PENTAX Medical Singapore Pte. Ltd.

A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 438A Alexandra Road, #08 - 06
3 Paragon Drive Alexandra Technopark, 119967 Singapore
Montvale, NJ 07645 -1782 Tel: +65 6507 9266
USA Fax: +65 6271 1691
Tel: +1 201 571 2300 Customer Service Toll Free:
Toll Free: +1 800 431 5880 400 102 0968 (within China)
Fax: +1 201 391 4189 1800 2005 968 (within India)
1300 PENTAX (within Australia)

81044

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In the interest of technical progress, specifications may change without notice.

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