Definitions for "PLUGE"
Picture LineUp Generation Equipment. The name of a test pattern used in adjusting the picture black level.
Acronym for Picture Line-Up Generating Equipment. PLUGE is a Test Pattern for adjustment of the brightness and contrast controls of display devices. A PLUGE test pattern contains boxes with levels slightly higher and slightly lower that black level.
Picture Line Up Generation Equipment. This is the name of a test pattern that assists in properly setting picture black level. PLUGE can be part of many test patterns. The phrase and origination of the test signal are both credited to the British Broadcasting Company.