Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording, Media Player, & TV Tuner (HW130STB)

Mediasonic HW130STB is a digital converter box that converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog and digital TV. The built-in recording function allows users to record their TV programs and play them back. It is important to note that this converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal and is not a replacement for a cable box.

The features of the Mediasonic HW130STB include:

TV Tuner Function: This converter box can act as an additional TV tuner for your TV, as some TVs do not have a built-in TV tuner.

Real-Time and Scheduled Recording: The converter box can record TV programs in real-time or based on a schedule, which requires the user to connect a USB 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drive (up to 2TB, in MBR format) via USB. USB flash drives are not recommended.

USB Multimedia Function: The converter box can play back video, music, and photos from a USB drive.

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and Program Information: The converter box provides an EPG and program information.

Favorite Channel List: Users can create a list of their favorite channels.

Parental Control Function: The converter box has a parental control function.

Closed Caption: The converter box supports closed captions.

EAS (Emergency Alert System): The converter box can alert the user to any emergency information from the TV station.

Timing Start-up and Shut-down: The converter box can be set to start up and shut down automatically.

Video Output Modes: The converter box supports various video output modes, including 16:9 Pillar Box, 16:9 Pan & Scan, 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan & Scan, 4:3 Full, and 16:9 Wide Screen.

The package contents include the main unit, an AC power adapter, a remote control, an AV cable, and a user manual. Mediasonic provides a 1-year warranty and email support at [email protected].

It is important to note that the Mediasonic HW130STB is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal and is not a replacement for a cable box. An external antenna is required to connect to the converter box in order to receive the signal. This product does not work with TIVO or cable companies such as Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Time Warner Cable, and it does not work with encrypted cable signals.

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