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dabrow
- Sep 15, 2004
Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite ReceiverStrengths: Front panel display; Resolution display indicator; Wide array of inputs; Component Switching Weakness: Lack of info on "optional" RF Remote; lack of backlit keys on IR remote 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. 96% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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pnghiem
- Jun 28, 2005
Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite ReceiverStrengths: 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 Weakness: Bright display cannot be dimmed 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. 95% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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BEBYTA
- Sep 22, 2004
Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite ReceiverStrengths: Price, fanless operation, RF remote capability, caller ID, Weakness: caller ID, slow channel switching, built in games. 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. 87% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
Erndfrn
- Dec 14, 2004
Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite ReceiverStrengths: Easy instructions to hook up. Many ports. Weakness: Clock not available when turned on. 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. 77% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
900TC
- Aug 24, 2006
Samsung SIR -TS360Strengths: bright display Weakness: 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? 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. 30% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top 
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Samsung SIR-TS360 Satellite Receiver
Strengths: HDTV Satellite/cable/off-air combo, dot-matrix display, DVI output, caller ID, 5 components universal remote
Weakness: No RF output, Bright standby display, DVI/HDCP only.
I purchased this HDTV receiver to replace my dated Panasonic one. This receiver is a three-in-one unit. It will display satellite (directv only), cable, and off-air channels when scanned, with a choice of DVI, component, S-Video, and composite outputs. No RF output however.
The audio portion can be chosen from digital (optical/coax) or analog via RCA outputs.
All the video and audio ouputs remain active regradless of which one you're using, giving you numerous connectivity options. For example you can be watching an HD channel using the DVI connection while recording the same show with a VCR using composite/S-Video inputs without switching the resolution. The same can be accomplished with the audio section.
This unit has a very bright green colored dot-matrix display, which shows the current channel, resolution, and audio format. But it will remain almost as annoyingly bright when turned off (standby) showing the current time.
Lastly, the DVI output of this receiver is an HDPC (copy protected), which it's only compatible with TV sets of the same input. However, I recently learned that the there will be adapters to make it compatible with the newer HDMI tv sets.
Because of the numerous connectivity options, and operational flexibilty, I strongly recommend this unit.
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Feb 27, 2005
I purchased this receiver for a new RCA 61" hdtv. I havent been able to get signal from DVI or Componet. All I can get is S-Video. A technician from RCA came for help in TV and Component Set up. He tried several ways to find the DVI Signal or Componet Video Out. He questioned about the SAT Receiver, that is probably the problem. Some incompatibility.
In the meantime I dont know if which Item to return if the
TV or the Sat Receiver. I still have 10 more days. I might have to return both. Very dissapointed with this new technology. After watching all this promotions of HDTV in commercials. I have spent $3500.00 (dollars) and havent seen HDTV yet.
Mar 17, 2006
I just spoke to the folks over at Samsung because I was looking at using their Anynet technology through a satellite set top box. I was told the only box that has it is the SIR-TS360. However, in looking at the the reviews and product info, it's never mentioned. Anyone have experience with this set top box and connectivity through Anynet?