Thx Ltd.
Founded by filmmaker George Lucas, THX is at the intersection of media and entertainment, collaborating with filmmakers, video game developers, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, movie studios and theatres to develop THX Certified products and THX Technologies that deliver immersive entertainment experiences. Products featuring THX are of the highest quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home, or on the go.
Entertainment
10 - 50
San Francisco, CA, United States
About

Founded by filmmaker George Lucas, THX is at the intersection of media and entertainment, collaborating with filmmakers, video game developers, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers, movie studios and theatres to develop THX Certified products and THX Technologies that deliver immersive entertainment experiences. Products featuring THX are of the highest quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home, or on the go.

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  • 10 SDKs
  • 3.49 Avg. Rating
  • 459 Total reviews
  • App Url: https://itunes.apple.com/app/thx-ltd--1/id592624594
  • App Support: http://www.thx.com/consumer/home-entertainment/mobile-apps/thx-tune-up-faq/
  • Genre: Utilities
  • Bundle ID: com.thx.app.ios.tuneup
  • App Size: 144 M
  • Version: 1.3.1
  • Release Date: January 29th, 2013
  • Update Date: April 13th, 2020

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.
NOTE: Before you download and get started, please read the "Additional Requirements" & "Connection to TV/AVR" sections below to ensure enjoyment and proper use. For a video preview of the THX tune-up app, check out the THX YouTube http://bit.ly/X9h5rbchannel at YouTube.com/THXVids.
 
Additional Requirements
• Supported iOS devices: iPhone 4, 4S, 5; iPad, 2, 3, 4 & Mini; iPod Touch 4 & 5; iOS 7.1 or later
• If using Apple TV, must be 3rd gen version or later
• iPhone 4 & iPod Touch 4 are not supported by Apple TV; must use AV adapter & HDMI cable connection to TV or AVR for picture adjustment (720p only)
• For 5.1 audio tests, iOS device must be directly connected to AVR with adapter & HDMI cable (5.1 audio tests are not supported on Apple TV)
• App is optimized for iOS 7.1 or later for 4S & 5, iPad 2, 3, 4 & Mini, & iPod Touch 5 with an HDMI adapter & cable directly connected to TV or AVR 

Connection to TV/AVR
• HDMI cable at least 2 meters (6 ft) & Cat 2-certified
• 30-pin Apple Digital AV Adapter for iPad 2 & 3, iPhone 4 & 4S, & iPod Touch 4
• Lightning Digital AV Adapter for iPhone 5, iPad 4 & Mini, & iPod Touch 5
• Apple TV (3 gen) for picture adjustments is compatible with iPhone 4S & 5, iPad 2, 3, 4 & Mini, & iPod Touch 5
• Connect iOS device via Airplay to your Apple TV (3rd gen) & turn Mirroring ON

THX tune-up features custom video test patterns, carefully selected photos and tutorials to help adjust and confirm the best picture settings on your display based on room lighting. Using special audio tests, THX tune-up also lets you check external speakers to make sure they are working in phase and are connected properly for 2-channel stereo or 5.1 sound systems. 
 
THX tune-up is completely interactive — go through it at your own pace, in any order. Connect a supported iOS device to the display or sound system with an HDMI adapter & cable, or via AirPlay with Apple TV (3rd gen).
 
Locate the adjustment buttons on your TV and AVR remote controls and then follow the THX app tutorials which 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 & sizes correctly
• Brightness – make certain shadow details & night scenes are clearly visible
• Contrast – confirm white detail is distinct on your television
• Color – make sure colors are bright & vibrant but not cartoonish
• Tint – check skin tones look natural & are not too green or red
 
THX tune-up uses your iOS device’s camera to set color and tint with a special built in color filter. Point the device camera at the TV screen and see if the color or tint is adjusted correctly.
 
Audio adjustments
• Speaker assignment – ensure speakers are connected to the correct AVR output & intended sound is coming from the correct speaker
• Speaker phase – confirm that positive & negative speaker wires are connected correctly and all speakers are in phase
 
Extras
• Turn “moo can” on & tilt your device to hear it “moo”
• Play extraordinary THX trailers (just like in THX Certified cinemas) to show off your newly tuned TV & sound system to friends and family
• Show off your audio system 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!

This app is not a professional calibration tool and is not intended to replace an in-home professional calibration.

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Larry Larrelson

Feb 02, 2017

Works great

Love the way it improved my picture

E440Hz

Jan 03, 2017

Amazing thank you!

Does in minutes what I used to spend hours trying to do the old fashioned way!

oldandgray62

Dec 30, 2016

No picture

Everything works fine until it starts the actual process and then the screens stays black...you can hear the instructions but no picture....bug?

Dannyc9923

Nov 22, 2016

Not bad

I think for most people they will find this app absolutely amazing. It makes your television look much better since most people do not understand what contrast and brightness actually are for. That being said I think it could use the iPhone camera and light sensor for deeper calibration methods but all in all thanks for a great app

Kate in Santa Cruz

Nov 10, 2016

Great but Incomplete

I was extremely pleased by the functionality the THX tune-up app provides, and glad to see that the results correspond closely to other calibration strategies I've used. I am, however, surprised that it doesn't include even basic gamma patterns that have been offered as part of THX setup on a variety of Blu-ray discs.

Germaine's IPAD

Oct 25, 2016

Great App

Chromecast compatible NOW!
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