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Bracket attachment procedure
1. Identify the appropriate biopsy guide bracket as shown in 
Figure 10-6.
 Figure 10-6: The biopsy bracket for the 3.5, 10L and 12L probes
2. Orient the bracket so that the needle clip attachment is on 
the same side as the probe orientation mark (notch), see 
Figure 10-7.
Probe Biopsy
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 Figure 10-7: Probe/bracket alignment
3. Attach the biopsy bracket to the probe by sliding the bracket 
over the end of the probe until it clicks or lock into place.
Make sure the bracket is firmly attached to the probe.
Placing the probe and bracket into the sterile 
sheath
Refer to the Ultra-Pro IITM Needle Guide user manual.
Attaching the needle guide to the bracket
Refer to the Ultra-Pro IITM Needle Guide user manual.
1. Bracket
2. Bracket label
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Displaying the Guide zone
1. Select the desired probe with biopsy support.
2. Press 
F5 (Biopsy) on the alphanumeric keyboard.
The biopsy guide zone is displayed on the screen.
 Figure 10-8: Biopsy guide zone (Convex probe)
1. Biopsy guide zone
• 5 cm between the red marks
• 1 cm between the large yellow marks
• 0.5 cm between two consecutive marksThe first red mark is at 5 cm from the top of the needle 
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Biopsy needle path verification
Perform the Needle path verification once a year or whenever 
there is a suspicion of malfunction.
To verify that the path of the needle is accurately indicated 
within the guide zone on the system monitor, perform the 
following:
1. Properly install the bracket and biopsy guide (see 
page 377).
2. Scan in a container filled with a glycerol solution (6% in 
water).
3. Display the biopsy guide zone on the monitor (see...

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Chapter 11 
Peripherals
This chapter includes the following information:
• Introduction  ................................................................................... ..  382
• VCR operation  ............................................................................... ..  384
• VCR Overview .......................................................................... 384
• Using VCR...

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Introduction
This chapter provides information on peripherals that can 
operate with the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit, as 
follows:
• VCR
•  Color Thermal Video Printer
•  Black & White Thermal Video Printer
CAUTIONUse only GE Medical Systems approved internal equipment 
when replacing an internal
 peripheral.
External
 peripheral equipment must be CE marked and in 
compliance with related standards (EN 60601-1 or EN 60950). 
Conformance to...

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 Figure 11-1: Peripheral locations on the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO.
1. Color Video Printer 
(side)
2. B&W Video Printer
3. VCR
WARNINGWhen using peripheral device, observe all warnings and 
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VCR operation
VCR Over view
The VCR is operated from the ultrasound unit control panel. 
The VCR status displayed on the screen indicates the current 
VCR function (see Figure 11-2).
 Figure 11-2: The Video status area on the Title bar
1. Recording (red)
2. Stop
3. Play
4. Pause (red while recording)
5. Fast Forward
6. Rewind7. Eject
8. Search
9. Shuttle Forward
10. Shuttle Rewind
11. Date and time
12. Video counter
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 Figure 11-3: The Video controls on the Control panel
Using VCR
Adjustment of the Video Counter
To start the video counter at a different point:
1. Press 
VIDEO on the Control Panel.
2. Press 
MENU in the Trackball area.
3. Trackball to Video Counter/Search.
4. Press 
SELECT.
The Video Counter/Search window is displayed (Figure 11-
5).
Selecting Cancel 
will undo the cur-
rent changes to the 
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7. Press VIDEO on the Control Panel to return to the scanning 
mode.
 Figure 11-4: The Video set counter / Search window
Star t Recording
1. Press REC/PAUSE on the Control panel.
A red dot is displayed in the VCR status area on the Title 
bar to indicate that recording has begun (see Figure 11-2).
Pause recording
1. Press REC/PAUSE on the Control panel.
The video status icon is changed to (Pause).
Play back an examination
1. Press VIDEO on the...