Test Pattern DVD
 

I'm looking for a black and white television test pattern on DVD or VHS. Does anyone know of a source?

Chris

I think I may have something in the cave. What exactly are you looking to do?
--Dave

I've got an old heathkit pattern generator

--if you can't get ahold of a dvd :)

I could get you a copy of the test pattern of my B&K and put it on VHS , for the cost of the tape , and shipping .

Do you have a DVD burner?
I think I have the files for a test pattern disc..

Yes, i've got a burner.

Chris

I need to adjust the picture of the Tele-Bar. After trying to get it with a moving picture I can really see the advantage of using a test pattern.

You can download files to make a test pattern DVD from techpreservation:

http://techpreservation.dyndns.org/dvddl/testdisc.htm

Regards,

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

Thank you Phil, that's the same file I have, couldn't remember where it came from.

Me too! Glad someone has a memory!

Thanks guy's, That was exactly what I was looking for.

Here's a picture of the disc in action.
The set is a Dumont Doghouse I just finished recapping.

Looks nice Eric , you dont see those to often .

Cool set!! Don't you love this hobby?

I was finally able to utilize the site Phil provided and make a DVD. My Admiral model C2256 N had slight compression at the top of screen. Swapping a couple tubes a couple years ago solved that. But there has since been a slight bend at the top of the screen still. I thought a test pattern would be nice to have and I would use the Sams in order to set the horizontal via adjustment shafts on back of the set. With some help from my wife on the screen side I was able to eliminate nearly all of it. Now it is not noticeable to me while viewing tv shows, never was noticeable by anyone else, (they dont understand anyways). If there is a flaw in something in video, I find myself staring at that more than the presentation itself. I can ignore rattles in cars, people talking, and noise in general. But have never found a way to ignore video faults. At 50 years young, maybe it is too late.
Dan