A TV pattern generator is required for testing and adjust
ing VCRs (video cassette recorders), TV receivers and TV
monitors. Here we will discuss the features and functions
of Leader's NTSC type generator LCG-396 referring to /
LCG-396 (NTSC)
©. Power
Switch
©. Power
Indicator
®. —®.
Pattern
Selectors
(3). Cross
Hatch
This pattern is made of 21 vertical and 16 horizontal white
lines with a dot in the center. (Cross hatch and dots are
displayed on the same screen with LCG-399.) This is for
adjusting static and dynamic convergence of a color pic
ture, vertical and horizontal amplitude, vertical and
horizontal linearity and other raster alignments.
®. Center
Cross
For centering picture on the screen with the knobs of ver
tical and horizontal position control.
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Measuring Instrument
Pattern Generator
Fig 1 Front Panel of Pattern Generators
the knobs and controls of its front and rear panels.
The functions of P A L type generators such as Leader's
LCG-399 are similar to those of N T S C type although P A L
system is different from the N T S C system in standard.
LCG-399A (PAL)
Dot
(5).
20 (vertical) x 15 (horinzontal) white dots for static con
vergence alignment and focusing. (Cross hatch and dots
have been integrated into one pattern in LCG-399.)
(6). Raster
Red, blue, green or white raster is selectable by depress
ing this button and turning Raster Selector # 17. These
rasters are used to adjust color purity. White raster level
is of 100% luminance and is for adjusting white balance
of color picture. Black raster is obtainable by depressing
C O L O R , C H R O M A and L U M I N N A N C E buttons.