ArcSoft’s Blu-ray Player Receives DTS Surround Sensation Certification

ArcSoft Announces Latest Certified TotalMedia Theatre

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ArcSoft, Inc. announced that ArcSoft TotalMedia™ Theatre has received DTS Surround Sensation certification from DTS, Inc., being the first in the software industry to achieve this certification.

“By implementing this technology in the software, ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre delivers the ultimate audio experience to users when watching high definition movies on PC.”

"DTS Surround Sensation brings Surround Sound to the listeners using just two speakers or stereo headphones,” said George Tang, ArcSoft Vice President and General Manager of Video and Home Entertainment Group. "By implementing this technology in the software, ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre delivers the ultimate audio experience to users when watching high definition movies on PC.”

“We are pleased that ArcSoft has received certification for DTS Surround Sensation,” said David Tan, VP Product Management/North American Licensing for DTS. “We are delighted to add ArcSoft to the growing list of licensees for Surround Sensation and look forward to future collaborations and continuing our very successful relationship with them.”

This past January, ArcSoft announced support for DTS Surround Sensation and in early May, ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre obtained DTS-HD Master Audio certification. In the line of long achievements and previous certifications, ArcSoft is adding a new certification to its popular high definition video player, TotalMedia Theatre.

With DTS Surround Sensation, TotalMedia Theatre offers users the sensation of a 5.1 channels sound system in a two channel environment, delivering enhanced clarity, bass enhancement, and stereo expansion. For more information, visit http://www.arcsoft.com/intouch/totalmediatheatrepr/.

About DTS Surround Sensation

DTS Surround Sensation processing contains significant psycho-acoustic information that alters human perception, making one believe that sounds are occurring outside the boundaries of the two-speaker system / headphones. Developed with a critical understanding of acoustics and years of experience in dealing with the properties of sound, DTS Surround Sensation creates an optimal surround sound experience from just two speakers, creating a three-dimensional wall of sound. DTS Surround Sensation also supplements the weakened stereo image and ambience of digitally compressed audio, while keeping the monaural components (such as solo vocals) unchanged.

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft, Inc. is an industry leading software developer of multimedia technologies and applications across desktop and embedded platforms. Working closely with major OEM manufacturers, ArcSoft offers a full line of imaging and video solutions that enhance the features, performance, and user experience of mobile phones, digital cameras, optical drives, personal computers, and consumer electronics devices. For further details, visit www.arcsoft.com.

About DTS

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc and Surround Music software. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

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