Introducing THX 3D Certified Displays

THX 3D Certified Displays deliver 3D movie experiences with the stunning clarity and detail found in the filmmaker’s studio. As the only performance benchmark for 3DTVs and Home Theater Projectors, THX certification is reserved for products with best-in-class picture quality.

During the THX 3D certification process, more than 400 laboratory tests are conducted, evaluating Left and Right Eye images for color accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing performance. Testing is critical because THX 3D Certified TVs and Projectors must present both Left and Right Eye images accurately, with minimal artifacts, to ensure a pristine 3D effect for the viewer.

Great 2D performance is also mandatory for THX 3D Display certification. All THX 3D Certified Displays undergo a rigorous design and laboratory testing process to ensure exceptional 2D and 3D image quality — giving the consumer the best entertainment performance now and for the future.

Performance Benefits

• 400 Bench Tests: THX testing delivers accurate images and pristine video processing performance in both Left and Right Eye images.
• Accurate Color Reproduction: 3D adds a layer of complexity to achieve accurate color. THX certification closely reproduces the HD Color Standard used by filmmakers for broadcast and Blu-ray Discs in both 2D and 3D Modes.
• Simplified Set-up: With the push of a button, selecting THX 2D and 3D Cinema Modes delivers the closest thing to a pre-calibrated video setting right out-of-the-box.
• Sharper Pictures: THX certification improves 2D and 3D de-interlacing and jaggies, ensuring sharp images.

THX Optimized Settings

THX Cinema: A simple, one-button solution
for reproducing accurate color used by
filmmakers in the studio.

THX Bright Room: Bright Room Mode sets
luminance, color, blacks, and gamma for
typical bright room conditions.

THX 3D Cinema: Sets luminance, color,
blacks, gamma and video processing for 3D
broadcasts and Blu-ray Discs.

For more information on THX 3D Certified HDTvs visit the LG Partner Profile

For more information on THX 3D Certified Home Theater Projectors visit the JVC Partner Profile

THX Certified TiVo® Premiere Elite DVR

THX Certified DVRs have reshaped the home entertainment experience, giving you the ultimate control over your TV viewing schedule. With THX certification, you never miss a detail of your favorite TV programs. THX ensures both your sound and video experiences are captured and replayed by DVRs with the clarity and vividness of the original broadcast signal.

THX Certified DVR Performance

• True to the broadcast source: THX certification ensures the quality of sound and picture remains true to the original broadcast source.
• Pristine video processing: THX makes sure spurious objects, macro-blocking, mosquito noise and artifacts are minimized when recording and playing back standard definition content.
• Premium audio and video quality: THX certification gives you the confidence the DVR can be added to your THX Certified HDTV, receiver and surround sound system to deliver stellar sound and visual performances.
• THX Optimizer: Easy to use video calibration tool that allows you to fine-tine color, black levels and other settings for the best possible picture performance, which is exclusive in the TiVo Premiere XL and Elite box.

Why is THX Certification Needed?

THX makes sure your HD video experience is never compromised. THX engineers conduct in-depth analysis of image quality and signal processing to ensure DVRs record and replay with accurate color, contrast, and black/white levels—without softening the picture or producing distracting artifacts. THX subjects DVRs to side-by-side analysis of recorded content versus original “over-the-air” material to ensure the picture is never degraded from record to playback.

Discover the latest TiVo DVRs and other video products to come off the THX Test Bench.

Performance Features of THX Certified Blu-ray Disc Players

• Outstanding picture performance: THX Certified BD Players present accurate color, contrast, and black and white levels without softening the picture.
• Pristine de-interlacing: Critical analysis of each player’s video processing capabilities ensures clean de-interlacing.
• Pure audio performance: Multi-channel and stereo soundtracks are passed to your receiver and speaker system without degradation.
• Optimized video scaling: Presents all content in the best resolution possible, including standard definition.

What Does THX Certification Mean?

The THX test bench evaluates color and black levels and video processing to make sure Blu-ray players accurately reproduce the highest resolutions without introducing distracting artifacts, jaggies and video noise. And, THX certification ensures every audio format and technology is tested to make sure your surround sound experience can be reproduced with the fidelity of the original studio mix.

Discover the latest products from Pioneer, Lexicon and other partners to come off the THX Test Bench.

THX Certified Displays: (left to right) LG LE9500 LED LCD, Panasonic TCP65VT25 Plasma

In the studio, every shadow, color and detail is carefully adjusted to deliver the right mood and impact. Only THX Certified plasmas, LCDs and projectors, featuring THX Movie Mode, let you recreate this experience at home with the push of a button.

THX Certified Projectors: (left to right) JVC DLA HD750, Epson PC 950, Runco Q-750

What does it mean to be THX Certified?

It means each TV and projector has gone through a rigorous design and laboratory testing process, which includes more than 400 data points to ensure exceptional image quality and signal processing performance in your home theater.

What are the Key Benefits of THX Certification?

• Exclusive THX Movie Mode: Comes as close as possible to reproducing the HD Color Standard used by filmmakers in the studio with THX Movie Mode.
• Smooth motion for every type of content: THX certification improves de-interlacing and scaling performance, ensuring smooth motion for action-oriented content.
• Optimized video scaling: Presents all content in the best resolution possible, including standard definition video.

Color, Black Levels and Beyond in Your Home Theater

Sports fans and home theater junkies often complain of jaggy lines and image softening when a TV’s motion becomes too intense. THX works closely with manufacturers to minimize these types of distracting artifacts, letting you experience clean, smooth motion and vivid colors with every frame.

Discover the latest products from LG, Panasonic, Sharp, JVC, Epson, Runco and other partners to come off the THX Test Bench.

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