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■ DTS 96/24
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS 96/24 audio format.
The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format on
DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of
5.1 channels; two front channels, a center channel, two
surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the
bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed
reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a
sampling rate of 96kHz at a resolution of 24 bits.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
digital cable and set audio output on the player to
bitstream output.
■ DTS Express
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS Express audio format.
DTS Express is used as an optional audio format on Blu-
ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with channels such as the
surround back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch. It
also supports low bit rates.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
bitstream output.
■ DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio audio format.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is used as an optional
audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with
additional channels such as the Surround Back channel
added for a maximum of 7.1ch. It can be recorded at a
sampling rate of 96kHz with a resolution of 24 bits.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
bitstream output.
■ DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS-HD Master Audio audio format.
DTS-HD Master Audio is used as an optional audio format
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on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional
channels such as the Surround Back channel added
for a maximum of 7.1ch, recorded using lossless audio
reproduction technology. 96kHz/24bit is supported with
7.1ch, and 192kHz/24bit is supported with 5.1ch.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
bitstream output.
■ DTS Neural:X
This listening mode allows you to expand the playback
signal to a maximum of 11ch to suit the connected speaker
configuration when the input signal is 2 channels or 5.1
channels. Neural:X enables upmixing of legacy content
such as mono, stereo, 5.1 or 7.1ch to many higher speaker
count including the layout using elevated channels set for
DTS:X playback.
■ DTS:X
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS:X audio format.
The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing
methodology based on past channel based formats (5.1ch
and 7.1ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and
it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds
and the ability to express movement. DTS:X is DTSʼs
next-generation object-based surround sound technology
that includes height to deliver a fully-immersive listening
experience to your living room.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to
bitstream output.
■ ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS-ES Discrete audio format.
DTS-ES Discrete is used as an optional audio format on
DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with an
additional monaural back channel added for a maximum of
6.1ch.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
digital cable and set audio output on the player to
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bitstream output.
■ ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded
in the DTS-ES Matrix audio format.
DTS-ES Matrix is used as an optional audio format on
DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with
a monaural Surround Back channel included by matrix
encoding. The matrix decoder on this unit decodes this
during playback to produce 6.1 channels.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via
digital cable and set audio output on the player to
bitstream output.
■ Ent�Show (Entertainment Show)
Suitable for rock or pop music. Listening to music in this
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic
image, like being at a club or rock concert.
■ Ext�Mono (Extended Mono)
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono,
so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where
you are within the listening room.
■ Ext�Stereo (Extended Stereo)
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire
listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,
and surround back speakers.
■ F�S�Surround (Front Stage Surround Advance)
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of
multichannel surround sound even with only two or three
speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the
listener' s left and right ears.
■ Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it to separately reproduce soundtracks
in two different languages recorded in the left and right
channels of some movies. It is also suitable for DVDs or
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