Image Optimization 5-9
5. Adjust the image parameters to obtain optimized images.
6. Perform other operations (e.g. measurement and calculation) if necessary.
5.4.2 M Mode Parameters
In M mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the screen
displays the real-time parameter values as follows:
Display V 3 IP 6 DR 65 G 45
Parameter M Speed M IP M Dynamic Range M Gain
Parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the M Mode image are indicated in the
following.
Adjustment Items
Control Panel Gain, TGC, Depth
Menu
Frequency, Gray Map, Focus Position, Dynamic Range, Speed,
Display Format, Colorize, Colorize Map, IP, Edge Enhance, M Soften,
Time Mark, Acoustic Power, Gray Rejection, Ȗ, Curve, Gray Invert.
During M mode imaging, you can switch between B and M menu from the menu title.
During M Mode scanning, frequency and acoustic power of the transducer are
synchronous with that of B Mode.
Adjustment of the depth or TGC to the B Mode image will lead to corresponding changes
in M Mode image.
Press <Update> to switch between the real-time B and freezing B images.
5.4.3 M Mode Image Optimization
Gain
Description To adjust the gain of M mode image. The real-time gain value is displayed in the
image parameter area in the upper left corner of the screen.
Operation Rotate the <Gain/ iTouch> knob clockwise to increase the gain, and anti-
clockwise to decrease.
Or adjust it in the image parameter area.
The adjusting range is 0-100.
Effects Increasing the gain will brighten the image and you can see more received
signals. However, noise may also be increased.
Focus Position
Description
To change the focus position in M mode, symbols as "
" of which are displayed
on the right of the image.
Operation Adjust the focus position through the [Focus Position] item in the menu.
Time Mark
Description To show the time mark in M mode image.
Operation Turn on or off the function through [Time Mark] item in the menu.