6 Acquiring Images
80 Basic User Manual
■ Depth
Depth is used to adjust the distance over which the B-Mode image is anatomized.
You can press the Depth switch to adjust the depth range of the 2D image and the size of
image.
NOTE:
• The frame rate varies with the depth.
• The range of the scanning depth varies with the probe. D (depth) is displayed at
the left side of the screen.
■ Frequency
The probe is capable of receiving a broadband signal with a certain start frequency
and a certain bandwidth. A higher frequency brings about higher resolution and lower
penetration.
To adjust the frequency:
1. Press the function key to select Frequency.
2. Rotate the function key to adjust the value.
■ Chroma
Chroma is used to colorize the gray scale image to enhance the discrimination capability.
To adjust the chroma:
1. Press the function key to select Chroma.
2. Rotate the function key to choose a color scheme.
■ Persistence
Persistence is used to average consecutive frames to provide a smoother appearance with
less noise. Use lower persistence values for fast-moving organs or tissues and higher
persistence values for a smoother appearance.
To adjust the persistence:
1. Press the function key to select Persist.
2. Rotate the function key to adjust the settings.
■ Gray Map
Gray map optimizes the brightness of each pixel in accordance with the corresponding
echo.
To adjust the gray map: