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channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements 
for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a rich 
volume of data, with maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz at 
a resolution of 24 bits and a bit rate of 1.5 Mbps.
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To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via 
digital cable and set audio output on the player to 
bitstream output.
 ■ 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 96 kHz at a resolution of 24 bits.
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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.
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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 96 kHz with a resolution of 24 bits.
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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 
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. 96 kHz/24bit is supported with 
7.1ch, and 192 kHz/24bit is supported with 5.1ch.
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To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via 
HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to 
bitstream output.
 ■ DTS Neo:6
These listening modes allow you to expand the playback 
signal to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels to suit the 
connected speaker configuration when the input signal 
is 2 channel. It offers full-bandwidth on all channels, with 
great independence between the channels. There are two 
variants for this mode: Neo:6 Cinema which is ideal for 
movies and Neo:6 Music which is ideal for music.
 ■ DTS Neural:X
This listening mode allows you to expand the playback 
signal to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels 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 DTS's 
next-generation object-based surround sound technology 
that includes height to deliver a fully-immersive listening 
experience to your living room.
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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 surround back channel added for a 
maximum of 6.1ch.
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To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via 
digital cable and set audio output on the player to 
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.
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To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via 
digital cable and set audio output on the player to 
bitstream output.
 ■ Full 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.
 ■ Game-Action
In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis 
on bass.
 ■ Game-Rock










