Digital Converter Box with Recording, Media Player and TV Tuner for Consumers

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

The features of the Mediasonic HW130STB include:

TV Tuner Function: This converter box can serve as an additional TV tuner for TVs that do not have a built-in tuner.

Real-Time and Scheduled Recording: Users can record TV programs by connecting a USB 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drive (up to 2TB, MBR format) to the device. USB flash drives are not recommended.

USB Multimedia Playback: The device can play back video, music, and photos from a USB drive.

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

Favorite Channel List, Parental Control, and Closed Captioning: Users can create a list of favorite channels, enable parental controls, and access closed captioning.

EAS (Emergency Alert System): The converter box can alert users to any emergency information from TV stations.

Timing Start-up and Shut-down: The device can be set to automatically power on and off.

Display Modes: The converter box supports various display 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 includes the main unit, an AC power adapter, a remote control, an AV cable, and a user manual. Mediasonic offers a 1-year warranty and technical support via email.

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

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