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Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Tuner

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 189 ratings
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Brand SAMSUNG
Connectivity Technology HDMI
Item Weight 3.3 Pounds
UPC 036725145207
Global Trade Identification Number 00036725145207

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  • Digital terrestrial receiver
  • All 18 ATSC formats
  • HDMI, component, composite, S/PDIF (optical)
  • High gloss, stylish design
  • Parent control
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Samsung brings you great flexibility for delivering over-the-air digital television signals to a DTV-ready television or DTV-capable computer monitors. Award-winning Samsung technology easily tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC Table 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system. Samsung solves output worries with a wide selection of output options including 1080i, 720p or 480p/i DTV formats, and connection options including HDMI (1), Component (1), Composite (1), Audio-Right/Left, Dolby Digital Optical. Attractive styling and affordable pricing make the Samsung DTB-H260F a perfect solution.

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Samsung brings you great flexibility for delivering FREE over-the-air digital television signals to a DTVready television or DTV-capable computer monitors. Award-winning Samsung technology easily tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC Table 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby® Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system. Samsung solves output worries with a wide selection of output options including 1080i, 720p or 480p/i DTV formats, and connection options including HDMI (1), Component (1),Composite (1), Audio-Right/Left, Dolby® Digital Optical. Attractive styling and affordable pricing make the Samsung DTB-H260F a perfect solution.

Feature List

  • On-Screen Signal Strength Indicator
    Have the ability to view whether or not you are receiving a strong signal which may be affecting the quality of your on-screen imagery.
  • Full Guide
    To find your favorite programs or to see what is currently on and/or available, you will have access to a full guide
  • Mini Guide
    For a short list and not to interfere with current viewing you can utilize the mini guide to check concurrent programming.
  • Intuitive and Iconic Menu
    Select the right settings to get the optimal picture.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
189 global ratings

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Customers like the quality of the portable video disc player, mentioning it's a fantastic product. They also like the image quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on ease of setup, performance, onscreen guide, value, channels, and reception.

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35 customers mention "Image quality"27 positive8 negative

Customers like the image quality of the portable video disc player. They say it has an excellent picture, clear images, and a good signal. Some say that it provides a quality video output and that the picture is either on or off.

"This HDTV receiver looks great and is nice and compact. The user interface is very easy to navigate. Setup is quick and easy...." Read more

"...This TV can show HD-quality 1080i through its component (RGB) input...." Read more

"...PROS: It provides a quality video output...." Read more

"...was a piece of junk in comparison to the DTBH260F. The picture quality is astonishing, and the station capture is rock solid; no fade-outs...." Read more

34 customers mention "Quality"27 positive7 negative

Customers like the quality of the portable video disc player. They say it's a fantastic product, brilliant, and easy to set up. They also appreciate the good tuner performance and awesome HD picture quality.

"This HDTV receiver looks great and is nice and compact. The user interface is very easy to navigate. Setup is quick and easy...." Read more

"...Use the one that gives you the most channels.Unit is very good in that it does work, and now I have a program guide so I know what..." Read more

"The product is great. The user menus/remote etc. are very nice...." Read more

"Pros:- Good tuner performance, awesome HD picture quality- Relatively fast channel switching performance-..." Read more

49 customers mention "Ease of setup"30 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of setup of the portable video disc player. Some mention that it's very intuitive setup, reacts well to commands, and the menus are easy to use. However, others say that it takes some time to start up and the onscreen guide sometimes doesn't load right away.

"I am very pleased with this unit. It's small, very sensitive, easy to use, decent picture quality. The guide is very gui-ish...." Read more

"...The remote is simple and easy to use. My only gripe with the remote is it cannot be programmed to control the tv (not universal)...." Read more

"...The sad part of the whole story is that the Samsung manual was about worthless and their tech support was as well...." Read more

"...The STB was very easy to set up and the channel auto scan picked all the usual channels up plus one that I hadn't got before...." Read more

41 customers mention "Performance"28 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the portable video disc player. Some mention that it works well with the Philips PHDTV3 antenna, and the Samsung HDTV tuner works well. However, others say that it does not work and is defective. Some customers also mention that the unit does not support S-Video or Component.

"I bought this the middle of May and have been very happy with it's performance since installing it...." Read more

"...Very nice.The Samsung HDTV tuner works well, and the remote is pretty easy to figure out. For the $160.00 that I paid, I am pretty happy...." Read more

"...years after I purchased this unit (i.e., 1 year past warranty), it stopped working. Apparently something in the power supply. Not the fuse...." Read more

"...My local cable is Comcast, and it picked up all of the channels quite well, well over 500+...." Read more

30 customers mention "Channels"17 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the channels. Some mention that it is 100% HD picture and can get all the major local channel. They appreciate the ability to create favorite channels and just scroll through them. However, some customers say that you can not add channels without first going through the very low learning curve. They also mention that the unit only brings in digital channels and that it forgets channels that have been previously programmed.

"...-The box does take a little while to start, but channel changes are rapid.-I'm learning to hate HDMI...." Read more

"...Not a big deal though. No problems with boot up time or lag time while switching channels...." Read more

"...Only minor drawback is that it only includes the digital ATSC channels - not any NTSC, but this is a minor problem that will not exist after next..." Read more

"...I was able to get about 20+ channels, including the big ones, like CBS, NBC, FOX, CW (formerly UPN I think), and PBS...." Read more

27 customers mention "Reception"17 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the reception of the portable video disc player. Some mention that it picks up the signal nicely, and does a decent job processing signals. However, others say that it doesn't like NBC and that the signals from NBC are weak. They also mention that the audio output performance is weak and the unit has a narrow range of receiving signals.

"...old TV antenna will pull in all of the digital channels with crystal-clear reception...." Read more

"...CONS: Weak line level audio output performance, WIll not receive SD cable broadcast, Very slow startup, Only controlled from the remote, Weak menus..." Read more

"...The receiver picks up the signal nicely and locks in to the signal fairly well...." Read more

"...I give the product 3 stars since the reception is good - I am using a radio shack 15-1880 indoor antenna and can tune all available signals, which..." Read more

12 customers mention "Onscreen guide"7 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the onscreen guide. Some mention that they like the on-screen guide that is available off the air, intuitive on screen menu, and full channel guide. However, others say that it won't show any station information on the screen, it doesn't pick up the details of the program information, and it doesn’t display the signals properly on the analog TV.

"...The guide is very gui-ish. (It doesn't look like 1983 computer graphics.)There are a couple things I would change, though...." Read more

"...(4) Further, the Samsung will NOT show you any station information on the screen...." Read more

"...For the $160.00 that I paid, I am pretty happy. I also like the onscreen guide that is available off the air...." Read more

"...As one of the other reviewers mentioned, it doesn't pick up the details of the program information, but it will tell you what resolution is being..." Read more

11 customers mention "Value"7 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the portable video disc player. Some mention it's a decent value, worth the money spent, and the best in the market, while others say it'd be better off buying a cheaper product.

"...All in all, I think this is a neat little product and fairly priced at $180 or less.p.s...." Read more

"...Anyway I like the box. It is a little expensive...." Read more

"...All in all an enjoyable and not too expensive way to receive digital signals off the air." Read more

"...all varies by the area, but it a great converter box that is the best in the market." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

B. Main
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Monitors/Projectors/Anything w/out an HDTV Tuner
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2007
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I am very pleased with this unit. It's small, very sensitive, easy to use, decent picture quality. The guide is very gui-ish. (It doesn't look like 1983 computer graphics.)

There are a couple things I would change, though.
-The fill function fills too much. When there is a 16:9 broadcast with a 4:3 image, the fill function loses some of the picture too.
-The image must be passed along as 720p or 1080i. It would be nice if it could just pass along the native resolution of the signal. (And, to switch between the two supported resolutions, you have to use a switch in the back.
-The remote is very directional. This can be remedied with a universal remote (i.e. a Harmony)
-The box does take a little while to start, but channel changes are rapid.
-I'm learning to hate HDMI. I have this passthrough a receiver prior to going to the tv via HDMI. I have learned that both the tv and receiver have to be on HDMI prior to turning on the STB, otherwise I don't get picture or sound until I restart the STB, or turn off the receiver, wait about a minute and turn it back on. I don't blame the box for this. (I'm probably going to switch to component/optical soon.) Unfortunately, you can't have the Samsung output both.
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Shaun
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy setup and flawless operation
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2008
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This HDTV receiver looks great and is nice and compact. The user interface is very easy to navigate. Setup is quick and easy. Auto program of over the air channels took about a minute. I have it connected to a UHF/VHF antenna with preamp mounted in the attic. This receiver found 25 DTV channels, some as far away as Baltimore (I'm in Northern Virginia, so about 50 miles away).

The remote is simple and easy to use. My only gripe with the remote is it cannot be programmed to control the tv (not universal). Not a big deal though. No problems with boot up time or lag time while switching channels. I have the receiver connected to my Toshiba LCD HDTV via an HDMI -> DVI cable. Picture quality is as good as it was on Verizon Fios, better if you consider that OTA is free!
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boomdork
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent value, but you need a good map. Then it broke.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2007
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Many people may consider using this receiver to upgrade their analog (non DTV-ready, non HD-ready) TVs. (Why replace that big old projection TV with plasma at 10 times the price? Wait a couple of more years for the inevitable price/performance improvements.) There are a few things that you need to know, though.

(1) Nearly all of the TV stations in your area simultaneously broadcast analog and digital signals over the air. Many stations broadcast several digital sub-channels, which effectively multiplies the number of programs available to you at any time.

(2) Because of the Samsung's sensitivity, your old TV antenna will pull in all of the digital channels with crystal-clear reception. (Obviously, it won't change the resolution. It will never look like a digital TV, but every broadcast will look as sharp as a DVD played through the same set.)

(3) Some digital broadcasts use the 16:9 aspect ratio, while others use the 4:3 dimensions of your old set. This results -- somewhat unpredicably -- in blank strips at the edges of the screen and/or a slightly compressed horizontal picture, because both the broadcaster and the Samsung are trying to compensate for aspect ratio differences. (When stations broadcast 4:3 content on a 16:9 signal or vice versa, it is they who insert the blank areas. For me, 3 out of 4 stations broadcast signals that come through undistorted at full screen size.) BUT, the Samsung's aspect ratio adjustments DO NOT work through Samsung's analog TV output, so what you see is what you get.

(4) Further, the Samsung will NOT show you any station information on the screen. When you select channels or set up the system using the remote control, you are flying blind unless you can infer your position in the channel sequence or on the menu. (These caveats apply only to analog TVs.) It's not as bad as it sounds, but it does take a little getting used to. You can, if you like, follow the somewhat cryptic advice of an earlier reviewer. Temporarily plug your yellow video composite cable from your TV into the green DTV OUT (component) jack in the Samsung. Slide the rear switch to Y,Pb,Pr. The menus will become visible over a black-and-white TV picture. After you complete your setup, plug the cable into the appropriate yellow jack. (If your TV has multiple video inputs, e.g. Aux1 and Aux2, or Composite plus S-Video, you can leave the B&W menus on one input and watch your shows on the other.)

Hey, all transitional technologies have their limits, but some of Samsung's choices seem a little arbitrary. All in all, I think this is a neat little product and fairly priced at $180 or less.

p.s. Watch for prices to drop in 2008 when federally approved TV converter boxes go on sale. Check out [...] and apply for a $40 coupon while you're there. But beware that coupons expire 90 days after they are issued.

p.p.s. Exactly 2 years after I purchased this unit (i.e., 1 year past warranty), it stopped working. Apparently something in the power supply. Not the fuse. Not the remote. I am not happy. I won't bother trying to fix it.
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Michael W. Schellenberger
1.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Hasn't a Clue
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2007
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Got my tuner, read hookup/setup directions, noted the no OSD menus for Composite or S-Video. The no OSD menus thing concerned me as I bought this to use with my analog TV. A perused the manual some more to find out what OSD menus are but it's not defined, so I went on.

I powered the unit up and noted a gray raster and nothing else, checked connections with no change, hooked up another source to the TV and it's fine. Switched from Compositie cables to S-Video and again gray raster only. Called tech support, was impressed with speed of call, they said the unit was bad.

After receiving my replacement from Amazon I had the same issue. Again called tech support and this time was told the unit does not work with S-Video or Component even though it is advertised as such and has connections for them. I was told to return the product for a refund.

I then called 1 800-Samsung to escalate this issue and find out if it works as advertised or not. Got to talk to a person that only said I can try tech support for you. The lady called tech support herself and said it will work with S/Composite video but the picture will be distorted.

I next visited a buddy with an HD monitor. Hooked it up, programmed it and it worked fine. Took it back home and plugged it up and can now use it BLINDLY with S/Composite, I can only channel up/down or enter numbers directly/blindly. I now know that OSD menus are any menus, no menus/channel# anything, you just get a picture.

The sad part of the whole story is that the Samsung manual was about worthless and their tech support was as well. Not a one had any idea what was going on.

I will be keeping the tuner as it does fill a need I have but I can say that Samsung is on the bottom of my list now. I refuse to do any further business with a company with such poor manuals and support.
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