Description THX tune-up (TM) allows you to properly adjust your TV, projector and speakers, helping you get the most out of your entertainment system.
THX tune-up features custom video test patterns, carefully selected photos and tutorials to help you adjust and confirm the best picture settings on your display based on your room lighting. Using special test sounds, THX tune-up also lets you check your external speakers to make sure they are working in phase and are connected properly for 2-channel stereo or 5.1 surround sound systems.
THX tune-up is completely interactive and you will be able to go through it at your own pace and in any order. Use your iPad 2 (or later) or iPhone 4S (or later) to connect to your display or sound system with an Apple (TM) Digital AV Adapter and HDMI cable or through a wireless Apple TV. NOTE: 5.1 audio tests are only supported with an HDMI connection.
To get started, locate the adjustment buttons on your television and audio video receiver (AVR) remote controls and then simply follow the THX app tutorials which will walk you through your “THX tune-up.” The app offers tips about your remote control, room lighting, viewing distance and other helpful advice.
Video adjustments
• Aspect ratio – ensure your TV displays shapes and sizes correctly
• Brightness – make certain shadow details and night scenes are clearly visible
• Contrast – confirm white detail is distinct on your television
• Color – make sure colors are bright and vibrant but not cartoonish
• Tint – check skin tones look natural and are not too green or red
THX tune-up uses your iPad or iPhone camera to set color and tint with a special built in color filter. Just point your device camera at the TV screen and see if your color or tint is adjusted correctly.
Audio adjustments
• Speaker assignment – ensure speakers are connected to the correct AVR output and intended sound is coming from the correct speaker
• Speaker phase – confirm that positive and negative speaker wires are connected correctly and all speakers are in phase
Extras
• Turn “moo can” on and tilt the iPhone or iPad to hear your device “moo”
• Play extraordinary THX trailers (just like the ones in THX Certified cinemas) to show off your newly tuned TV and sound system to friends and family
• Show off your audio system with the push of a button by playing “THX Deep Note” in 5.1 surround sound, just like in the theater
• Have a question for THX, or just want to provide feedback? Ask Tex!
Connection to TV or AVR
• HDMI cable (recommend a flexible cable that is at least 2 meters (6 feet) and HDMI Category 2-certified)
• Digital AV Adapter for use with the 30 pin connector on iPad 2 and 3 and the iPhone 4 and 4S. Preference is the second generation of the cable: A1422 (instead of A1388)
• Lightning Digital AV Adapter (for use with iPod Touch (4th generation), iPhone 5, iPad Mini and iPad 4)
• Apple TV Gen 3 to use the app with a wireless connection (iOS and Apple TV version 5.1.1 or later; not compatible for use with iPhone 4)
Additional Requirements
• Compatible with iPhone 4 (only with an HDMI cable connection to TV or AVR)
• This app is optimized for iPhone 5 for use with an HDMI adapter to your AVR/HDTV
• All supported devices except iPhone 4 can be used with Airplay Mirroring and Apple TV (3rd gen)
• 5.1 audio tests are only supported with an HDMI connection
Founded in 1983 by legendary director George Lucas, THX was born out of the desire to improve cinema audio and video capabilities. Since then, THX has taken this knowledge and translated it to other areas – including the home. THX believes everyone should have the best possible viewing and listening experience, regardless of the size and cost of the system they own.
This app is not a professional calibration tool and is not intended to replace an in-home professional calibration.
Customer Reviews Picture calibration A+ NO 5.1 AUDIO!!!
by Erik Weinbrecht The picture calibration is outstanding, but even after selecting my THX-Certified Sony 5.1 AVR in the equipment menu, the app stays on a 2.1 system.
Doesn't work
by Rio-M-Baby All I get is sound when I try to start adjusting. The opening video shows on the TV but nothing else. I had high hopes for this. I've unplugged everything tried all I could just couldn't get it to display on my tv through Apple TV.
Perfect
by A1105 Just set my Plasma using this and Apple TV!
