GE OEC 9800 Plus User manual

IQ Quick Reference Guide
for the OEC*9800 Plus
OEC Systems are designed to oer superb image quality
in almost any surgical imaging situation. This reference
has tips for optimizing your OEC system in order to improve
image quality.
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The image appears
dark
Image appears too
grainy
Problem:
Solution:
Problem:
Solution:
1. INCREASE NOISE FILTER
2. DECREASE EDGE
ENHANCEMENT
3. USE HLF/DIGITAL SPOT
(RIGHT EXPOSURE
SWITCH) (p. 3-23, of
Op Man.)
For each situation referenced, use the rst recommended step then take an image. If the quality is still not sucient move on to recommended step #2. Repeat for as many steps as necessary to obtain a clear image.
1. USE COLLIMATION,
2. CHECK CENTERING
3. ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AND CONTRAST (p. 3-10,
of Op Man.)
4. USE HLF/DIGITAL SPOT
(RIGHT EXPOSURE
SWITCH) (p. 3-23, of
Op Man.)

Image appears
washed out because
of metal in the eld
1. USE SMART METAL (p. 3-10,
of Operators Manual)
2. MANUALLY ADJUST
BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST
(p. 3-10, of Op Man.)
Image appears
blurry (lag)
CAUSED BY MOTION /
BREATHING, REDUCE NOISE
FILTER
Problem:
Solution:
Problem:
Solution:
For each situation referenced, use the rst recommended step then take an image. If the quality is still not sucient move on to recommended step #2. Repeat for as many steps as necessary to obtain a clear image.

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