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Samsung SIR-T351 ATSC (HD) Tuner | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $449.99
Buy Used: $109.00
You Save: $340.99 (76%)
New (1) Used (1) from $109.00
Rating:  22 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 3.5 x 16.1
MPN: SIR-T351
Model: SIR-T351
UPC: 036725235106
EAN: 0036725235106
ASIN: B0000DIACI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tunes and decodes all 18 approved ATSC DTV broadcast formats | | • | Selectable outputs, including 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i so you can match the resolution to that of your TV or PC | | • | Range of outputs includes DVI, component-video, composite-video, S-video, and both analog and digital audio | | • | Receives and passes Dolby Digital DTV broadcasts for stereo or discrete 5.1-channel surround sound with compatible hardware | | • | Includes universal remote control |
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Product Description
Samsung brings you great flexibility for delivering free over-the-air digital television signals to a DTV-ready TV with external video and audio inputs, or DTV-capable computer monitors. Samsung technology easily tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC Table 3 broadcast formats. You can view HDTV, SDTV and listen to Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system.
Amazon.com
Whether you're upgrading your PC or your HD-ready TV to full high-definition status or paving the way to buy an HD-ready set sometime soon, Samsung's SIR-T351 digital TV receiver is a cost-effective and versatile component for your entertainment system. After all, over-air HDTV broadcasts are free for the watching--no special service is required. Just plug in your receiver (and possibly an external antenna, not included) and start channel surfing.P The SIR-T351 tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC broadcast formats. You can view HDTV and even SDTV, standard-definition television (NTSC 480i format via S-video or composite-video output), so you don't even have to wait for an HD-ready TV. Select DTV programs offer Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, which the SIR-T351 passes to any compatible surround-processing audio/video receiver and a multichannel speaker system.P You get a wide selection of output options, including 1080i, 720p, or 480p/i DTV formats, and connection options including one each component-video, composite-video, and S-video. Audio jacks consist of a stereo (left/right) RCA output and a pair of digital-audio connections (one each optical and coaxial).P BWhat's in the Box/BBR DTV receiver, component cables, audio cables, remote control, two AA batteries, and user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Solid performer - strange behavior at times December 22, 2005
HD video junkie (MI)
Have owned this unit since May 2005. Bought it refurbished for $100. Works really well except for audio/video sync problems that may be related to distance from the ATSC transmitter. I have some problems with signal strength when it snows or rains. I live as much as 40 miles from the broadcast stations but still pick them up fine. The secret to picking up these broadcasts is HEIGHT! I have a non-amplified UHF antenna in the attic of my two story colonial that used to be part of my old NTSC VHF UHF antenna. I live at the midpoint between Detroit and Lansing E to W and between Flint and Ann Arbor N to S and can receive HD channels from these locations without rotating the UHF antenna!
 Superb for the price paid January 10, 2005
Bron (Richmond, VA USA)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
I got my unit at a local CC for $130 as an open box special - actually there was no box - but the unit looked good and all the parts and manual, cables, etc. were there in a plastic bag - so at $130 (after making sure I could return it) - I took a chance. I had been wanting a tuner for my Hitachi 32" HDTV for some time, but balked at paying $300. This unit was on-sale for $239 at the time (with a box;). br / br /I came here to check the reviews and that's the main reason I'm back to post this one. After reading the many negative reviews here, I thought maybe I'd made a big mistake - but I decided to give it a whirl anyway. On the first day - all excited - I started hooking everything up - pretty easy. I used component (YPbPr) so I had no problems at all getting 480i 480p 720p and 1080i right off the bat. I had no antenna, so I just grabbed the cheap (really cheap - not even very adjustable) radio shack rabbit ears off the TV in my son's room. Right off the bat I had many problems as reported here, picture pixelating, sound dropping out, and so on. I don't know that much about HDTV gear, but I did some careful reading here and check out a few inet sites. But that night I was pretty sure it was going back to the store. br / br /The next evening when I got some time, I gave it another go. I had read on one of the sites the importance of the length of the antenna for the VHF channels, the UHF loop isn't even adjustable on the antenna I was using. So I tried adjusting them to the recommended length (13.5 inches or so, I think) and I found by making one a little longer than the other and turning it the right way, I went from 3 bars to 5-6 bars in signal strength and WHAM! a rock solid glorious image and sound! br / br /I can get the closest channels (12-20 miles) with ease now - even though I live on a lot w/30-40 foot trees around the house. br /I get a rock solid signal at night, during mid-day there are occasional glitches. But, of course, I need to get a *real* antenna!!! I'm sure then I will be able to pull in more channels and will have no more problems. br / br /So, as many other sites (and some reviews here) suggested - it's the antenna that's key (Duh!). The unit itself works exactly as described and I have had no problems. The guide works fine once your unit has been on long enough the first time to down load the data. I think the unit looks nice and the setup, features and options all seem pretty good to me. br / br /Now I can actuall watch HDTV for free on my Hitachi and I am sure glad I did not take this baby back!!! br / br /So, don't let the negative reviews put you off - give it a shot if you can find one at a good price!
SIR-T351 Great Picture - Great Price December 14, 2004
Yellow Submarine (Lubbock TX)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought my SIR-T351 on eBay for under $200. br / br /READ THE DIRECTIONS. You get no signal and no picture until the unit is set up. br / br /I am about five miles from digital towers in my area. Locks in on channels almost instantaneously. Two stations (ABC and CBS) are at light bulb status (#60;100watts). CBS comes in with 4 bars and is solid, ABC has one blinking bar and will not lock in. NFL football in HD off FOX is beautiful. br / br /I believe people who are having troubles with this unit are: br / 1. Not properly setting up the set, or br / 2. Not realizing that 90% of digital reception problems are antenna related (multipath, etc.), or br / 3. blaming the receiver when the station is at fault. Digital broadcasting is a difficult and precise art that most stations are not capable of doing perfectly.
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