5-10 Image Optimization 
5.6  Color Mode Image Optimization 
The Color mode is used to detect color flow information, and the color is designed to judge 
the direction and speed of blood flow. 
Generally, the color above the color bar indicates the flow towards the probe, while the color 
below the color bar indicates the flow away from the probe; the brighter the color, the faster 
the flow speed, while the darker the color, the slower the flow speed. 
5.6.1  Color Mode Exam Protocol 
1.  Select a high-quality image during B mode scanning, and adjust to place the area of 
interest in the center of the image. 
2.  Press <Color> to enter B+Color mode. Use the trackball and <Set> to change position 
and size of the Region of Interest (ROI). 
3.  Adjust the image parameters during scanning to obtain optimized images. 
4.  Perform other operations (e.g. measurement and calculation) if necessary. 
5.6.2  Color Mode Image Optimization 
  In PW/ Color mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the 
screen displays the real-time parameter values as follows: 
Parameter  F  G  PRF  WF 
Meaning  Frequency  Color Gain  Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)  Color Wall Filter 
  In Color Mode, acoustic power is synchronous with that of B Mode. Adjustment of the 
depth or zoom to the B Mode image will lead to corresponding changes in Color Mode 
image. 
5.6.3  Color Mode Image Optimization 
Frequency 
Refers to the operating frequency in Color mode of the probe, the real-time 
value of which is displayed in the image parameter area in the upper corner of 
the screen. 
Adjust it through [Frequency] on the image menu or rotate the <Focus/ Freq./ 
THI> knob on the control panel.   
Values of frequency vary by probe. Select the frequency value according to the 
need of the detection depth and the current tissue characteristics. 
The higher the frequency, the worse the axial resolution, and the better the 
force of penetration.