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* On LaserDisc releases from THX, the blue rectangle appears as usual, but with a difference: the message reads "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" in Arial Narrow font. When the THX logo appears, [LASER I/ DISC] appears under THX. The logo shines after the blue rectangle fades out. The pitch is +2 pitches higher (an E note) on analog tracks, like the VHS variant; though on AC-3 tracks, various pitches are used (see below). | * On LaserDisc releases from THX, the blue rectangle appears as usual, but with a difference: the message reads "Mastered and Duplicated for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" in Arial Narrow font. When the THX logo appears, [LASER I/ DISC] appears under THX. The logo shines after the blue rectangle fades out. The pitch is +2 pitches higher (an E note) on analog tracks, like the VHS variant; though on AC-3 tracks, various pitches are used (see below). | ||
* From 1997-2003, an alternate version appeared where the original text above (and above only) the THX logo was "LUCASFILM LTD." This appeared only on Buena Vista releases until it was officially replaced with the "DIGITALLY MASTERED" (as described above) text when Lucasfilm Ltd. spun off THX into its present-day company. | * From 1997-2003, an alternate version appeared where the original text above (and above only) the THX logo was "LUCASFILM LTD." This appeared only on Buena Vista releases until it was officially replaced with the "DIGITALLY MASTERED" (as described above) text when Lucasfilm Ltd. spun off THX into its present-day company. | ||
* For the Dell PC's THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, "The Audience is Listening" tagline is replaced with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified". "Dell" | * For the Dell PC's THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, "The Audience is Listening" tagline is replaced with "Your Dell PC is THX Certified". "Dell" being its corporate logo. "SOUND SYSTEM" is replaced with "BEST PICTURE. BEST SOUND." Afterward, the URL "www.thx.com" is seen with the trademark and a disclaimer at the bottom. | ||
* 2010: The trailer is remastered, or recreated, in high definition. The blue rectangle is wider and glows, "The Audience Is Listening" text is in a white Imprint Shadow font and the THX logo glows and shines slowly. Below is a THX Ltd. copyright notice. | * 2010: The trailer is remastered, or recreated, in high definition. The blue rectangle is wider and glows, "The Audience Is Listening" text is in a white Imprint Shadow font and the THX logo glows and shines slowly. Below is a THX Ltd. copyright notice. | ||
* 2010 A: "The Audience is Listening" text is replaced with "Digitally mastered for superior sound and picture quality," in the same Arial font (à la 1995 B). Debuted on home entertainment releases starting with ''Star Wars: The Original Trilogy'' Blu-ray. | * 2010 A: "The Audience is Listening" text is replaced with "Digitally mastered for superior sound and picture quality," in the same Arial font (à la 1995 B). Debuted on home entertainment releases starting with ''Star Wars: The Original Trilogy'' Blu-ray. | ||
* On the 1994 LaserDisc of ''Night of the Living Dead'', the Elite Entertainment logo fades to the THX LaserDisc logo (perhaps fitting since the former logo was also surrounded by a blue box). | * On the 1994 LaserDisc of ''Night of the Living Dead'', the [[Elite Entertainment]] logo fades to the THX LaserDisc logo (perhaps fitting since the former logo was also surrounded by a blue box). | ||
* On the 1997 Mexican VHS releases of Star Wars films ''A New Hope'', ''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi'', the 1995 B "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" variant is translated in Spanish, reading "Masterizada digitalmente para una óptima reproducción de audio y video". The latter two films have slight differences, with ''The Empire Strikes Back'' having the words "óptima" and "reproducción" switched, and ''Return of the Jedi'' having a dot at the end of the sentence. | * On the 1997 Mexican VHS releases of the ''Star Wars'' films ''A New Hope'', ''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi'', the 1995 B "Digitally Mastered for Optimal Video and Audio Performance" variant is translated in Spanish, reading "Masterizada digitalmente para una óptima reproducción de audio y video". The latter two films have slight differences, with ''The Empire Strikes Back'' having the words "óptima" and "reproducción" switched, and ''Return of the Jedi'' having a dot at the end of the sentence. | ||
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** Some copies of ''Stargate'' and ''Species'' contain the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks, though others use the +2 pitch versions instead.<!--To be verified--> | ** Some copies of ''Stargate'' and ''Species'' contain the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks, though others use the +2 pitch versions instead.<!--To be verified--> | ||
** The Japanese LaserDisc of ''Species'' uses the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ** The Japanese LaserDisc of ''Species'' uses the theatrical Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ||
** Discs 1, 4, 5 and 8 of the LaserDisc release of Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki use the C#/-1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version of the Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ** Discs 1, 4, 5 and 8 of the LaserDisc release of ''Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki'' use the C#/-1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version of the Deep Note even on the analog tracks. | ||
** DTS-encoded THX-certified LaserDiscs normally default to the +2 pitch versions as well, though the DTS release of ''Apollo 13'' instead uses the -1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version. (On the 1998 Japanese DTS LaserDisc of said film, the analog stereo track uses the E note) | ** DTS-encoded THX-certified LaserDiscs normally default to the +2 pitch versions as well, though the DTS release of ''Apollo 13'' instead uses the -1.5 pitch DVD/Tex version. (On the 1998 Japanese DTS LaserDisc of said film, the analog stereo track uses the E note) | ||
* PAL THX-certified releases normally have the +2 pitch Deep Note; however, a couple of PAL releases (mentioned below) have it at a higher pitch (+3, at an F note). | * PAL THX-certified releases normally have the +2 pitch Deep Note; however, a couple of PAL releases (mentioned below) have it at a higher pitch (+3, at an F note). | ||