The Model 6000 is the most technologically advanced HDTV satellite receiver available on the market today, providing outstanding picture clarity and crystal-clear Dolby Digital™ (AC-3) sound. Consumers who want to 'future proof' themselves can use the Model 6000 even if they don't have an HDTV set. The receiver can automatically upconvert or downconvert the video to the format the television is expecting, either standard definition (NTSC) or high definition. The Model 6000 accepts all ATSC standards and supports either 1080i or 720p resolution.

• Advanced MPEG2/DVB compliant
• Built-in Dolby Digital technology (requires Dolby Digital programming availability and stereo amplifier with Dolby Digital capability)
• Power, menu, system info, info, browse, themes, channel up/down, SD/HD output mode front panel buttons
• Automatic up conversion or down conversion of both HDTV and Standard Definition signals based on television type for seamless channel surfing
• Aspect ratio control at the push of a remote button when viewing Standard Definition signals in HD output mode. Choices include Grey bars, Zoom, partial zoom and stretch modes.
• Choice of HDTV horizontal resolution (720P/1080I) via menu selection.