What is video pattern generator? State its application.
A pattern generator provides video signals directly, and with RF modulation, on standard TV channels for alignment ,testing and servicing of TV receivers. The output signal designed to produce simple geometric patterns like vertical and horizontal bars, checkerboard, cross –hatch, dots etc.
Applications :
1. Checking line and frame time bar linearity
2. Checking picture height and width
3. Video IF checking
4. Adjustments of sound IF stage and checking
5. AGC section checking
6. Trouble shooting video amplifier and using variable video output.