2D Soft Keys - Siemens ACUSON NX3 series Quick Reference Manual

2D Mode and M-mode

2D Soft Keys

Soft Key Controls
P (Transmit Power)
DR (Dynamic Range)*
MultiHertz
(MultiHertz™ Multiple
Frequency Imaging)
Function
Adjusts acoustic energy delivered to the patient
Rotate clockwise to increase power.
Rotate counterclockwise to decrease power.
Note: Available on live image only. Changes Mechanical (MI) and
Thermal (TIS, TIB) Indices.
Adjusts number of gray shades displayed
Rotate clockwise for a softer / grayer image.
Rotate counterclockwise to increase contrast.
Note: Available on live or frozen images.
Balances between resolution and penetration
Use higher frequency to increase resolution.
Use lower frequency to increase penetration.
Note: Available on live image only.
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