Is the DIRECTV broadcast compatible with various surround-sound technologies?
The DIRECTV System is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital surround sound processing unit. Basically, you will be able to experience surround-sound with DIRECTV® programming if your home theater system has surround-sound capability.
The DIRECTV System is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital surround sound-processing unit. Basically, you will be able to experience surround-sound with DIRECTV® programming if your home theater system has surround-sound capability. Does DIRECTV offer local network channels? Yes, a law passed by the U.S. Congress allows us to offer local television channels to selected areas. Eligible customers can order their local channel package for $5.99 a month. To see if there are local channels in your area please use our local channel lookup tool. In some markets, you will need to have a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System. Why does DIRECTV charge for local channels and PBS? Aren’t they free? We charge for subscriptions to broadcast networks for many different reasons. First, we must pay a copyright fee in order to be able to distribute the service. Then, just as with any signal we carry, we inc
The DIRECTV System is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic Surround-Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true surround-sound, you will need a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital surround sound processing unit. Basically, you will be able to experience surround-sound with DIRECTV programming if your home theater system has surround-sound capability.
The system is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound and Dolby Digital. To get true surround sound you will need a Dolby Pro Logic decoder or an AC3 adapter in your audio/video receiver. Basically, you will be able to experience surround sound with DIRECTV programming if your home theater system has surround sound capability. If you have more questions, contact your hardware manufacturer or salesperson.