They moved back and forth in a test pattern, then were still.
On the television there was a test pattern, something he hadn't seen for twenty years, at least.
The main view screen flickered with its first image that wasn't a test pattern.
There were some things you could say about test patterns, though.
Turn on the television and it can seem as if his face has replaced the test pattern.
The little screen showed nothing but a test pattern.
That station ran test patterns in early-1972 but never signed on.
Instead of using test patterns, viewers watch video clips for adjustments.
"The computer indicates that these are a constant test pattern."
Any two test patterns that are not completely identical can be used to evaluate a contrast between them.