VIDEO TEST METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH INCREMENTAL SCAN RATE CAPABILITY

A video test pattern generator is able to be incrementally adjusted in its number of lines and in its line resolution, and at the same time is able to produce a reference frequency. The reference frequency is established at a selected value and offset from the selected value by an amount necessary to coincide with a multiple of a scan line frequency. This can be accomplished despite changes in scan rate and raster pattern. A stroke generation capability is provided and the system can be utilized with programmable character generation and can produce a high-resolution image with a minimum of hardware. Further advantages include the ability of the system to adapt to new or changed equipment to be tested.