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Price Range: $169.99

Very Good (6 reviews)

  • The Samsung SIR-TS360 DIRECTC High Definition Receiver is a one-box wonder. Built upon Samsung's award winning HDTV tuning technology, this receiver not only provides access to over 225 digital-quality audio and video channels from DIRECTV in both High Detinition and Standard Definition but also brings you available free, over-the-air HD local broadcasts with the simple addition of an antenna.

  • Product specification :

    General

    Product Type HDTV Receiver|Satellite Receiver
    Service Compatibility DirectTV
    Input Connectors Antenna In|RCA Component|Satellite In
    Output Connectors 15 Pin RGB|DVI|Video - 4 pin mini-DIN (S-Video)|Video - RCA Composite Video
    HDTV Compatible Satellite Dish Yes
    Satellite Dish Type Circular
    Height 2.5 in
    Width 16.9 in
    Depth 12.2 in
    Weight 7.6 lbs
    Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty
    URL Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite Receiver
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User Reviews for
Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite Receiver

  • By 900TC   08/24/2006 Poor
  • Pros:
    bright display
  • Cons:
    Does not offer OTA/cable set up, does not change channel, no possible way to set the clock, will not play DVDs through component video. Where else do I begin?
  • Summary:
    I bought this unit used, only with a remote(which has done more than the unit). This unit not being hooked-up to DIRECTV HD has yet to produce a picture except a limited menu(DIRETV HD only). It will tell you it failed to pick up a satellite signal, get transponder power ratings, + signal strengths which mean nothing when it is not connected to a satellite. No where does it offer Off-The-Air pickups. I hooked it up driectly from a JVC DVD progressive scan player wiht component video. No picture, sound, or anything. Just a blank screen. When I first hooked it up it ticked like a time-bomb for hours. When I woke up the next day it finally had something on the display. I can to between component and RGB, standby or no standby. That is it. Will do nothing else. A traditional Samsung produt.
  • By pnghiem   06/28/2005 Excellent
  • Pros:
    Built-in scaler to upconvert any video input signal from RCA, s-video or component video ports to 720p/1080i video output through the RGB or DVI output connectors
  • Cons:
    Bright display cannot be dimmed
  • Summary:
    Unlike the first generation Samsung SIR-T165 and the second generation Samsung SIR-T351 HDTV tuner, the third generation SIR-TS360 responds much faster when changing channels. In addition, it has DirectTV capability and a wonderful built-in scaler to upconvert any video input signal from RCA, S-video or component video ports to 720p/1080i video output signal at the RGB or DVI ports. A comparable equivalent external scaler alone could cost more than twice the price of the SIR-TS360. Connecting a regular progressive scan DVD player through the component video input of SIR-TS360, I was able to obtain upconverted video picture quality better than an expensive stand alone progressive scan DVD player with built-in upconverter made by Toshiba. Not to mention the DirectTV reception feature, the SIR-TS360 performs very well as an external HDTV tuner and video upconverter. You also have the option to watch video in various formats such as pillow box, full screen, zoom1, zoom2 and panaroma on a 16:9 display monitor. Although Samsung has recently came out with the fourth generation HDTV tuner SIR-T451 similar to the SIR-T351 without the video upconverter feature, I would strongly recommend the SIR-TS360 for watching DVDs beyond HDTV until the new HD-DVD or Blue-ray DVD players are standardized and reach the consumer market.
  • By Erndfrn   12/14/2004 Excellent
  • Pros:
    Easy instructions to hook up. Many ports.
  • Cons:
    Clock not available when turned on.
  • Summary:
    This product is excellent. It has access to both sattelite and antenna. The remote control is easy to use and very versitle. It is slim line and fits easily into our entertainment unit.
  • By BEBYTA   09/22/2004 Very Good
  • Pros:
    Price, fanless operation, RF remote capability, caller ID,
  • Cons:
    caller ID, slow channel switching, built in games.
  • Summary:
    This receiver has just about every single video and audio connection available. You don't have to have a DirecTv account to use this unit as an OTA HDTV receiver, although some dealers will want you to sign some kind of agreement. It has a cool and informative front display which I did not mind the brightness, I use it as a nite-lite. There were very few things I disliked about this unit, but I most mention the following, the caller ID stays on the screen way too long, asking you to acknowledge it. Also when you switch from an HD to a SD channel, it takes about 4 seconds to complete the process. It works a lot quicker when switching channels of the same resolution. Last thing, Samsung should have never included the games it comes with, they're not exactly XBOX caliber. Overall, a very good HDTV receiver.
  • By dabrow   09/15/2004 Very Good
  • Pros:
    Front panel display; Resolution display indicator; Wide array of inputs; Component Switching
  • Cons:
    Lack of info on "optional" RF Remote; lack of backlit keys on IR remote
  • Summary:
    This is a great option if your cabling is limited; you can use one component cable set and provide signal from both your DVD and HD Sat Receiver to your HDTV. The price make its weaknesses easy to forget.
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