RCA DSS DS5451RB With Doblby Digital AC-3 and DTS DS5451RB DS5451 DS5451

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	DS-5451 SYSTEM

This new RCA brand DIRECTV Systems offer the best interactive features, exceptional video and audio performance capabilities, and a completely re-defined user interface. These systems set the standards for others to follow.

Accelerated 32-Bit Processor
A 32-Bit processor is at the heart of this new system. The accelerated performance allows immediate access to all the new interactive features

Dolby Digital (when available) provides 6 independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack. When connected to an optional, compatible 6-channel amplifier/receiver and speakers, this connection provides Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
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	Dual Output LNB + DTS & Dolby Digital (AC-3) Dolby Digital (when available) provides 6 independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack. When connected to an optional , compatible 6-channel amplifier/receiver and speakers, this connection provides Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
	Universal IR / UHF Remote Control This new universal remote will control your DIRECTV receiver from any room in the home. Navigation buttons are ergonomically designed and located to make surfing the program guides fun. Use the remote from any room in the home with the new built-in UHF capability.
	Master Touch allows consumer the ability to program their RCA brand DIRECTV System to turn on, tune to a specific channel, and turn off at a pre-set time. Records any program being viewed or highlighted on the main program guides with the touch of one button. The DIRECTV receiver sends infrared commands to the VCR to execute the recordings at the proper time.
	One-Button Record. Records any program being viewed or highlighted on the main program guides with the touch of one button. The DIRECTV receiver sends infrared commands to the VCR to execute the recordings at the proper time.
	32 Bit microprocessor A 32-Bit processor is at the heart of this new system. The accelerated performance allows immediate access to all the new interactive features.
	8-Event Scheduler Allows consumer the ability to program his/her RCA brand DIRECTV System to turn on, tune to a specific channel, and turn off at a pre-set time.

	Compatible with more than 200 channels of satellite broadcasting from DIRECTV and USSBsm
	Delivers digital-quality picture and sound compatible with MPEG-2 technology
	Low power consumption, cool operation make the Receiver suitable for mounting in a closed cabinet
	Access card located in the front of unit
	MSRP: $499.95

Surf Guide
The Surf Guide brings up seven channels of programs at a time. Surf up and down the guide, viewing the current 30-minute or one-hour time window of programming. You'll never miss out on any of the action of your current show, because it stays active in the background while you explore other channels.


Information Guide Lists five different channels of programming at a glance. Details on the current highlighted program are displayed in a banner at the top of the screen. Program information changes automatically as the consumer navigates through the guide and highlights different programs.

Full Seven-Line Program Guide
Provides channel and program title information for seven different channels covering a two-hour time window. Arrows help indicate programs that started before or ending after the current time shown on the grid.

Interactive Channel Banner
The new translucent, see-through Interactive Channel Banner makes access to the key features of the new DIRECTV System fast and easy. We've taken the most exciting new features, created icons for each of them, and positioned them in the banner for direct access.

The Guardian
With this feature, parents have the ability to lock out specific channels and set rating and spending limits. They will be able to set specific viewing times for both the weekdays and the weekends.

AlphaSort AlphaSort allows you to sort the current guide alphabetically, starting with any letters you choose. Go directly to any listed show with the push of one button.

Home Control Used in conjunction with our Home Control accessories, the receiver can control lights and appliances directly, or while you're away, through the built-in timer function.

Scout
The new Scout feature searches the entire program guide to find matches to eight key words or phrases that you enter. Great for keeping track of your favorite movies, sports teams, actors and actresses!

	Two Sets of Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs
	CH3/4 Switch
	VCR Control Output
	Direct IR Input {Remote Sensor Extender}
	Aux RF Remote Antenna Input
	1 S-Video Output
	Home Control
	RF input accommodates cable TV or off-air antenna to deliver local programming
	9-pin low speed data port for connection to future peripherals
	DTS & AC-3 Optical Output for Dolby Digital

	Compact, unobtrusive 18" satellite antenna
	Lightweight steel construction
	Round LNB arm minimizes snow build-up; helps maintain signal quality in winter
	Fixed position permanently points in one direction because all DirecTV satellites are located in the same orbit
	Dual LNBF design for a multi-receiver household
	Advanced low noise block converter with integrated feed (LNBF) for reliable, high-quality digital signals

Price

RCA Deluxe System with 32 Bit, dual LNB, UHF Remote, Dolby Digital AC3 Audio. This new RCA brand DIRECTV Systems offer the best interactive features, exceptional video and audio performance capabilities, and a completely re-defined user interface. These systems set the standards for others to follow. Accelerated 32-Bit Processor A 32-Bit processor is at the heart of this new system. The accelerated performance allows immediate access to all the new interactive features

$199.95*

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3 rd Generation RCA Standalone receiver 32 Bit, UHF Remote, Dolby Digital (For Existing DTV Customers must activate Card within 10 days)

$379.95

Discontinued

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* Internet Orders Only. Hardware offer available while supplies last. Limited time offer for new residential subscribers who purchase a DIRECTV System from Orbit Communications. Requires minimum programming activation within 30 day of order. If you are a current DIRECTV subscriber you can either buy a standalone receiver at the discounted prices above, or if you are in need of a complete DIRECTV System add $200.00 to the advertised price of the complete DIRECTV System of your choice.

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Review by e-town

The DRD515RB receiver included with the DS5451RB package includes an optical Dolby Digital output -- no coaxial jack is provided. Another semi-downside is that the DD output comes at the cost of the high-speed-data port found on previous receiver models. That's no biggie for me, since there hasn't been any use yet established for that missing port and I love those 5.1-channel movie tracks.

Beware, however, that the DirecTV folks are providing DD 5.1 soundtracks on just a few of DIRECTV's 175 channels -- pay-per-view channels at that. Each day there are one or two listings with DD audio -- happily those offerings always seem to be letterboxed too. "Right on," "sweet," and other pimply hyperbole apply to this cool-sounding, though limited, selection of film fare.

In addition to the dish and the receiver box, the package also comes with an IR/RF remote control that can send signals through walls, floors and ceilings -- and can learn how to control other components (TV, VCR, DVD player) as well as two different DIRECTV receivers. The dish has an omnidirectional terrestrial broadcast antenna embedded in it, and two outputs to feed two separate DIRECTV receivers. The receiver is neat and tidy, with just the eight buttons required to operate the system on the right side of the face, and an access card hidden behind a sliding panel on the left. The owner's manual is quite complete, well-illustrated and easy to understand.

Like other third-generation DIRECTV units from RCA that I've played with, the DRD515RB receiver included in the 5451 package produces both improved brightness and contrast over my old, first-generation DRD203RW. It also includes the upgraded, full-color menu/program guide system that's driven by the much faster 32-bit processor.

Four family members can configure the on-screen program guide to suit their individual preferences. It also can be organized according to their whims -- alphabetical order, by channel logo, by genre, by topics, by movies only, even by sports only. There's also a feature called Scout that you can assign to search through the program guide to find programs you might like to watch. Type in "FUGITIVE" to have it look for "The Fugitive" reruns, or "NFL" to find when the next pro football game will be on, or "western" if you're into cowboy movies.

There are eight timers for controlling unsupervised recording of your VCR.

I really love DIRECTV. The quality and programming selection has any cable system -- even those with digital cable -- beaten hands down. With the addition of Dolby Digital sound, DIRECTV becomes even harder to beat. Perhaps by next year DirecTV and USSB will expand the use of Dolby Digital 5.1 audio to other DIRECTV channels.

This new receiver does everything well. Its picture and sound are as good as the system allows -- though I am beginning to wonder if picture quality has suffered over the last year or so as bandwidth on some channels has been limited by the addition of numerous new programming channels. [Other knowledgeable viewers, such as Larry Ullman of The Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, have voiced the same complaint. -- Ed.].

The IR/RF remote makes complex operations a breeze -- even from rooms away from the receiver's location. Factor in the advanced parental control and Home Control -- which allows remote operation of lights, curtains or other electrically operated devices (with purchase of optional modules) -- and you've got a world-class, family-entertainment device.