Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner - DTB-H260F

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

The sound output is lower than all my other components so I need to adjust the volume switching between components.

There is an antenna out port that acts as a signal splitter so you can use the same antenna for this tuner and another tuner. I use this to connect to tuner in my computer for DVR.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

This HDTV receiver did a much better job of receiving the weak DTV signals in my area than the tuner that is built in to my TV. The menu system is logially designed and beautiful to look at. It has a very nice channel guide to see what shows are comming on. I found the signal strength meter very useful. There is no delay when switching channels like other DTV tuners that I've used.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

Purchased unit to receive HD over the air signals. Purchased a Toshiba HD-Ready set 6 years ago in anticipation of the switch to digital broadcasts.

Samsung unit has a number of nice features, such as its own volume control, mute, and on screen viewing guide. The user's manual made setup a snap. Unit is small and unobtrusive. Originally connected the unit so that the same antenna input also fed the Philips DVR and television; daisy chain like. Discovered that when the unit is off, no signal is passed down the line and when it is on the analog pass through is marginal. Solved the problem by buying a splitter and connecting the Samsung unit to one lead and the DVR and TV to the other. Everything works as it should now. Overall, we have been very satisfied with the operation and the quality of picture the Samsung DTB-H260F produces.

We would recommend this unit to anyone with an HD ready set.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

I purchased this Samsung unit after carefully studying it's capabilities. My local cable TV company Time Warner / Brighthouse dropped the local CBS affiliate due to a contract dispute, so I decided to add this tuner to my home theater set up. My application was to receive free Over The Air High Definition signal, and with a set of cheap rabbit ears, the picture and sound was flawless, even better than the compressed signal from the cable company. I did not try hooking this tuner to the cable TV, but I believe it will process unscrambled channels as well. Nice cables included. Highly recommend

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

This is a great unit that also happens to read descrambled digital cable signals. With a decent passive tuner (terk), I'm able to pull in a lot of free HD programming, and the guide feature is great, it works just like programming guides on satellite and cable.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

I wanted to use this as a tuner for two TVs. One was connected to the RF output and the other to the HDMI output. Well that did not work. First the RF output was just a pass through, it did not show what the box was tuned to. So what's the point of having that output? Second the description from Samsung says it has a QAM tuner, however when connected to the CATV it only picked up digital channels and no analog cable channels. IMHO it should receive all channels and let you choose which to keep and the RF output should show the same thing as the digital outputs. Then it would be a very useful tuner worth it's price. Now I understand why so many are being sold on eBay and returned to stores. I do not recommend this appliance.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was more than prompt, it was well packed and customer service was excellent as always from Abt. I've come to expect nothing less from Abt and would recommend them to anyone at anytime. Probably the best online company I've ever dealt with, and there's been a bunch.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

Attractive unit shipped ready for installation complete with all needed cables and batteries. It was simple to get it running. I barely needed the user manual.

Service and delivery comments:

yes and was shipped in good condition.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

The Samsung DTB-H260F is a high definition digital receiver that I researched for a long time before purchasing it. Pros: 1) the tuner is quite sensitive and will pick up many more digital tv stations than the government-approved converter boxes; 2) with a strong enough digital broadcast signal and the right equipment, you'll be able to receive gorgeous hi-def video with hi-fi 5.1 surround sound for free; 3) digital broadcasts are a definite improvement over analog ones. Cons: 1) you cannot add stations manually--all you can do to add a new channel is perform an auto scan after moving your antenna and hope that you pick up additional channels (but you may also lose some channels); some of the menu items (e.g., signal strength meter) are buried deep in the menu and require the user to go through several layers of choices to access them. Please note that in order to get the full benefits of this receiver, you must have a tv that has either HDMI and/or component video inputs. If you have only RCA composite inputs on your tv, you will not get the best video quality and you will not be able to view the complete viewing guide. Your tv should also have a flat screen with the capability of showing hi-def resolution (e.g., an "HDTV-Ready Monitor"). It also helps to get the best sound if you have a home theater receiver with a dolby digital 5.1 surround sound decoder and a digital optical audio input in close proximity to the tv. Using a digital optical audio cable to connect the Samsung receiver to the home theater receiver, you can get crystal clear surround sound on many of the tv shows. I would also recommend having a digital antenna rotator with a remote control to make finding the "sweet spot(s)" for your antenna easier than with the old style of rotator. Finally, get a decent programmable remote control that can "learn" the functions of the remote for this receiver and all of your other remotes (e.g., Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote). Having had this receiver now for several weeks, I find that I'm watching more tv than I have watched in years, simply because of the gorgeous hi-def video and the beautiful hi-fi surround sound. I'm still disappointed in much of the content of tv broadcasts, but at least it's wonderful to view and hear!

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt (3 days from Chicago to Hagerstown, MD) and the product arrived in top condition.

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

bought a 2nd high def set for my family room, didn't want another cable box, this unit brings in a crisp, clear high def picture,Didn't give it 5 stars because no analog channels, ABT has good prices and fast delivery, I would definitely do business with them again

Comments about Samsung Digital Set Top Tuner:

Just what one needs for a HD television without a digital tuner

Service and delivery comments:

Delivered as promised