TestCard ProHD is the application for setting up a modern High Definition 1080p TV or projector. We’ve grouped together some common types of test cards as well as some new ones that help set up a home cinema or computer monitor to a professional standard.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness is key to ensuring that you get the best from your screen. With these test cards and their instructions you’ll be able to adjust these controls to get the best you can without the expensive of a dedicated calibration service.

Test cards for sharpness ensure that you’re receiving the right amount of detail without a detrimental effects to the picture. Test cards are provided to assist setting the sharpness control on a modern display screen.

Within modern screens there are many techniques used to smooth motion. These can also have a detrimental effect, yet correctly set some do improve the picture. Having a repeating pattern to assist the setting of motion controls is essential. TestCard ProHD has test cards specifically design for motion on a screen.

Further, each test card has an information section to give you concise information and instruction on how to use it. The more that can be gained form each test card, the more information is provided. For ease of use the instruction are displayed on the host device while simultaneously displaying the test card on the external display.

To use TestCard ProHD you’ll need some equipment in addition to your iPhone or iPad and that’s the media interfaces. Apple provide two types main types, either for VGA (PC) or HDMI and those are on either the wide 30-pin connector or the Lightning connector. While we’ve included some test cards for VGA / computer calibration, the home cinema user who is looking for 1080p compatibility should opt for the HDMI based media interface.