mcasil78
01-28-2005, 03:52 AM
Hello to all.
I just purchased the Samsung SIR-T451. I actually had a difficult time trying to find a Circuit City that had a unit in stock. I found one at $249 with a $50 rebate. I then ran to Radioshack and picked up the 150-1880 Antenna ($50). I was skeptical when I noticed the size, but trusted many forums that gave it props. Don't forget extra RG-6 (I went with quad shielded) and a female-female connector.
I came home from a soccer game and immediately attempted to connect the tuner and antenna to my current setup (pansonic PT-50LC13) that I purchased 1.5 years ago. At first I was receiving the "no signal" icon and was thinking the tiny antenna wasn't powerful enough. I then checked out some of the menus and autoprogrammed the t451. The antenna was on the ground and wasn't picking up anything. I then put the indoor antenna 7 ft in the air ontop of the entertainment center and oula; HDTV was streaming. I aimed the antenna in the direction that Antennaweb suggested with the ears as far apart as possible (the gain is turned all the way to the right). I am very happy to see that the signal strength of all the channels listed below is 8-9 bars. The only channel I don't receive is the fox 6.1 and 44.1. Additional channels include 13.2 NBC weather plus, 10.2 APT, 21.2 CBS. All have the excellent strength with minimal adjustment. The antenna is in the middle of the room, pointed towards no windows. I'm surprised. Now I can't wait to test the setup on some sporting events this weekend. At least I know the Superbowl qill be in HD...Sweet.
Here are my antennaweb.org stats:
red - uhf WIAT-DT 42.1 CBS BIRMINGHAM AL 166° 11.4 30
* red - uhf WVTM-DT 13.1 NBC BIRMINGHAM AL 162° 11.2 52
* red - uhf WBRC-DT 6.1 FOX BIRMINGHAM AL 163° 11.3 50
* violet - vhf WCFT-DT 5.1 ABC TUSCALOOSA AL 253° 34.7 5
* violet - uhf WJSU-DT 58 ABC ANNISTON AL TBD 97° 25.7 58
* violet - uhf WTTO-DT 21.1 WB HOMEWOOD AL 166° 11.4 28
* violet - uhf WPXH-DT 44.1 PAX GADSDEN AL 54° 28.2 45
* violet - uhf WBIQ-DT 10.1 PBS BIRMINGHAM AL 166° 11.4 53
I had a difficult time decide whether to purchase the LG lst-4200 or this unit. For a first user of HD OTA (over the air) I really didn't feel like spending $379 for the LG, although I have heard that it is the top of the line 4th gen set top box. ($200 was a good place to start, and if I didn't like I could return with no questions asked.)
Has anyone compared the LG LST-4200 ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner to the Samsung SIR-t451? I am interested in just how flexible the tuner options are for the LG. I know it can tune both NTSC and ATSC from an antenna input.
I have messed around with the new setup for 2 hours now. The only complaint I really have is that the channels change slow. The HD comes in quick but to surf the channels takes a little longer than I'm used to. Furthermore, the remote is a little weak. I sit 15 feet from the tuner and it just does't have the oomph of an RF remote. Is there anyway to attach an RF remote?
Peace out,
Mark
I just purchased the Samsung SIR-T451. I actually had a difficult time trying to find a Circuit City that had a unit in stock. I found one at $249 with a $50 rebate. I then ran to Radioshack and picked up the 150-1880 Antenna ($50). I was skeptical when I noticed the size, but trusted many forums that gave it props. Don't forget extra RG-6 (I went with quad shielded) and a female-female connector.
I came home from a soccer game and immediately attempted to connect the tuner and antenna to my current setup (pansonic PT-50LC13) that I purchased 1.5 years ago. At first I was receiving the "no signal" icon and was thinking the tiny antenna wasn't powerful enough. I then checked out some of the menus and autoprogrammed the t451. The antenna was on the ground and wasn't picking up anything. I then put the indoor antenna 7 ft in the air ontop of the entertainment center and oula; HDTV was streaming. I aimed the antenna in the direction that Antennaweb suggested with the ears as far apart as possible (the gain is turned all the way to the right). I am very happy to see that the signal strength of all the channels listed below is 8-9 bars. The only channel I don't receive is the fox 6.1 and 44.1. Additional channels include 13.2 NBC weather plus, 10.2 APT, 21.2 CBS. All have the excellent strength with minimal adjustment. The antenna is in the middle of the room, pointed towards no windows. I'm surprised. Now I can't wait to test the setup on some sporting events this weekend. At least I know the Superbowl qill be in HD...Sweet.
Here are my antennaweb.org stats:
red - uhf WIAT-DT 42.1 CBS BIRMINGHAM AL 166° 11.4 30
* red - uhf WVTM-DT 13.1 NBC BIRMINGHAM AL 162° 11.2 52
* red - uhf WBRC-DT 6.1 FOX BIRMINGHAM AL 163° 11.3 50
* violet - vhf WCFT-DT 5.1 ABC TUSCALOOSA AL 253° 34.7 5
* violet - uhf WJSU-DT 58 ABC ANNISTON AL TBD 97° 25.7 58
* violet - uhf WTTO-DT 21.1 WB HOMEWOOD AL 166° 11.4 28
* violet - uhf WPXH-DT 44.1 PAX GADSDEN AL 54° 28.2 45
* violet - uhf WBIQ-DT 10.1 PBS BIRMINGHAM AL 166° 11.4 53
I had a difficult time decide whether to purchase the LG lst-4200 or this unit. For a first user of HD OTA (over the air) I really didn't feel like spending $379 for the LG, although I have heard that it is the top of the line 4th gen set top box. ($200 was a good place to start, and if I didn't like I could return with no questions asked.)
Has anyone compared the LG LST-4200 ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner to the Samsung SIR-t451? I am interested in just how flexible the tuner options are for the LG. I know it can tune both NTSC and ATSC from an antenna input.
I have messed around with the new setup for 2 hours now. The only complaint I really have is that the channels change slow. The HD comes in quick but to surf the channels takes a little longer than I'm used to. Furthermore, the remote is a little weak. I sit 15 feet from the tuner and it just does't have the oomph of an RF remote. Is there anyway to attach an RF remote?
Peace out,
Mark
