THX App

[h0b0]

Has anyone tried the THX app to "calibrate" their TV? I have the App but have not tried it yet because I do not have the cable. I will buy one if it is worth giving it a go



THX tune-up™ allows you to properly adjust your TV, projector and speakers, helping you get the most out of your entertainment system.

And some info

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.

[toohuge]

I am pretty sure that this is available on all THX blu-rays or DVD's - at least something similar is.

It is a good starting point and will help more than just doing things by eye and it is cheaper than ordering a calibration DVD.

Chris

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Seemed OK over Airplay, but not as good as my trusty Video Essentials Laserdisc

[OldSkoolRS]

toohuge said:

It is a good starting point and will help more than just doing things by eye and it is cheaper than ordering a calibration DVD.

Chris

Can't get much cheaper than this (excellent) free downloadable calibration disc:

http://www.avsforum.com/t/948496/avs-hd-709-blu-ra...

It is HD, even though you burn it to a blank DVD disc (just read the first post rather than have me type it all out). I use the 'basic patterns' on this disc for all my set up prior to running a full calibration and it's the foundation of a good calibration, that even on it's own will get most displays most of the way there (and enough for all but the more fussy viewers like me ).

[toohuge]

^^Thanks for posting that link. I have been looking for one for a while now, obviously not searching for the correct thing!

Chris

[h0b0]

Yes, thank you for the link. I don't have a player connected to my TV in the family room so wil be streaming it. I will report back once I have run the calibration

[WCZ]

why is that engineer/mechanic so overweight

[h0b0]

I was trying to figure out how they got a picture of me

[OldSkoolRS]

There's a THX trailer where he gets sucked into a car engine,ignited, then blown out of the exhaust. Ignoring that it would wreck the engine, I don't know how he's supposed to fit past the inlet valves (let alone get through the air filter).

[belleair302]

I use the blu ray disc when callibrating my screen. Along with the glasses it does a great job in improving the picture.