5-36 Image Optimization
Display or Hide the M-mark Line
Description
There are 3 M-mark lines available, each with a symbol of "A", "B" or "C" at one end as
identification.
Sampling line
selection
Tap [Show A], [Show B] or [Show C] on the touch screen to adjust the sampling line.
The corresponding sampling line and the Free Xros M image appear on the screen.
Then, activate the sampling line.
Sampling line
display
Tap [Display Cur.] or [Display All] on the touch screen to select whether to display the
image of the current M-mark line or all.
You can choose to display the sampling line on the current image or all.
Impacts
When there is only one sampling line on the image, you cannot hide it.
Switching between the M-mark Lines
Description
To switch among the sampling lines in Free Xros M mode.
Operation
Press <Set> to switch among the sampling lines and press <Cursor> to show the
cursor.
The active sampling line becomes green and the inactive one is white.
Adjustment of the sampling line
Description
To adjust the position and angle of the sampling line.
Operation
Position Adjustment
When the sampling line is activated, move the trackball to adjust the position.The
direction is recognized by the arrow at the end of the line.
Angle Adjustment
When the sampling line is activated, move the trackball to adjust the fulcrum of the
line, and rotate the <Angle> knob to adjust the angle.
The adjusting angle range of the sampling line is 0-180 degrees in the increment of 1.
5.9.1.2
Exit Linear Anatomical M Mode
Tap [Free Xros M] or the user-defined key to exit linear anatomical mode.
Press <B> to return to real-time B mode.
5.9.2
Free Xros CM (Curved Anatomical M-Mode)
In Free Xros CM mode, the distance/time curve is generated from the sample line manually depicted
anywhere on the image. Free Xros CM is used for TVI and TEI modes.
CAUTION:
Curved anatomical M image in the operator’s manual that it is provided for
reference, not for confirming a diagnosis. Generally it should be compared
with other device or make a diagnosis by non-ultrasonic methods.
NOTE: Only the phased probe supports Free Xros CM.
5.9.2.1
Operations
1. In real-time 2D mode, adjust the probe and image to obtain the desired plane.
2. Tap [TDI] on the touch screen or the user-defined TDI key to obtain the image.
3. Tap [Free Xros CM] on the touch screen or the user-defined key to enter the mode.
4. Roll the trackball to define the start point of the sampling line on the 2D image.
