SURROUND SETUP (Continued)

Setting EX/ES mode

When surround back speakers are connected, you can listen to 6.1 or 7.1 multi-channel sound using the built-in Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES decoder. This function works when a Dolby Digital or DTS source (such as a DVD player) is input, and does not work with L.PCM and Dolby Digital 2 channel sources.

1. Press SETUP/MENU button. ~ “INPUT” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode.

2.

Press ▲▼ button to select "SURROUND", and then press the

 

 

ENTER.

3.

Press ▲▼ button to select the “EX / ES”, and then press the

 

 

ENTER or button.

 

 

~ “EX/ES : AUTO” appears on the display.

 

4.

Press ▲▼ button to set the EX/ES you want.

 

 

~ AUTO : If the unit receives an audio signal that it can

 

 

recognize, it will select an optimal decoder for playback in

 

 

 

6.1/7.1 channel.

 

If the amplifier does not recognize the audio signal, it will not

 

 

play in 6.1/7.1 channel automatically.

 

 

 

 

~ON : Dolby Digital or DTS signal will be played in 6.1 / 7.1 channel using Dolby Digital Surround EX / DTS ES decoder.

~OFF : Dolby Digital Surround EX / DTS ES decoder will not be used for playback.

-To exit setup mode-

~Press SETUP/MENU, EXIT or RETURN button.

“SETUP OFF” appears on the display and Setup Mode is exited.

Dolby Digital - EX

Movie soundtracks encoded with Dolby Digital EX will play audio over the surround back channels also.

DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1)

A surround back channel is added to the DTS 5.1 channel system, improving the sense of sound directionality and space.

A built-in DTS-ES decoder has been equipped with this system that supports discs encoded with DTS- ES Direct and DTS-ES Matrix.

M ` You cannot use DTS-ES without surround back speakers connected.

`If the input source is in DTS 96/24, you will hear only 5.1 CH sound even if you have set EX/ES to On.

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Samsung HT-AS730S user manual Setting EX/ES mode, Play in 6.1/7.1 channel automatically

HT-AS730S specifications

The Samsung HT-AS730S is a sophisticated home theater system designed to elevate your audio-visual experience. Released as part of Samsung's lineup of entertainment solutions, the HT-AS730S combines advanced technologies with user-friendly features, making it a popular choice among audiophiles and casual viewers alike.

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