The BK Precision 1253 is an affordable HDTV test pattern generator that delivers accurate test patterns for the testing of the most common HDTV displays including Plasma, LCD, TFT, CRT, DLP, GLV, and OLED digital display products. 1253 can display from its HDTV Component (YPbPr) outputs fourteen of the most useful patterns for twelve of the most commonly used video formats (S-Video output patterns provide luminance only). The 1253 displays the most popular formats including 1920 x 1080 30i, 1280 x 720 60p, 704 x 480 60p, NTSC, PAL & SECAM. A unique feature of 1253 is the Overscan DVD Aspect Ratio pattern. This feature covers the most commonly used aspect ratios used for all movies recorded to DVD media.

1253 is a must for TV repair engineers or technicians who test and calibrate digital televisions, Video Engineers to test and maintain studio equipment, or Home Theater Installation Technicians to fine-tune the picture quality of digital televisions.