Brand Name | Mediasonic |
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Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 1.5 x 4 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | HW130STB |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
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Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording / Media Player / TV Tuner Function (HW130STB)
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Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | Mediasonic |
Mounting Type | Coaxial,Surface Mount |
Interface Type | USB, HDMI, Coaxial |
Product Dimensions | 5"L x 4"W |
About this item
- Receive Over-The-Air Digital Broadcast to your Analog and Digital TV, Projector, and Computer Monitor. Antenna Out Analog Pass Through, Favorite Channel List, Parental Control Function
- HDMI 1080P Output / Composite Out / Coaxial Output, Closed Caption, Auto Tuning, Timing Start Up & Shut Down.
- Real-Time Recording & Programmed Time Recording, recording require user to connect a USB 2.0 or 3.0 2.5" / 3.5" External Hard Drive via USB (Up to 2TB, MBR format) (USB Flash Drive Not recommended)
- USB Multimedia function play back Video, Music, Photo from USB Drive
- **PLEASE NOTE**:This converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal. This product does NOT Work with TIVO and cable company such as Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Time Warner Cable, etc. In general, this product does NOT work with encrypted cable signal
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Picture quality | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
Remote Control | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | Mediasonic Store | I.R.N. GROUP LLC | Dynamic Partners | A-Dub & More | American Consumer Goods and Services, LLC |
mounting type | Coaxial,Surface Mount | Surface Mount,Coax Cable | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | — |
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Receive Local TV ChannelMediasonic ATSC digital TV converter box converts over-the-air ATSC digital TV broadcast to your analog and digital TV, projector, and computer monitor. It supports up to 1080P |
Record and Playback your favorite TV showHW130STB allows you to record TV show in USB 2.5" / 3.5" external hard drive and play back on your TV or Computer. USB flash drive is not recommended for recording function. |
TV Tuner FunctionHW130STB can be additional TV Tuner to your TV. If your TV does not have TV tuner, it can act as a receiver for over-the-air TV channel. If your TV already has a tuner, you can watch TV using existing tuner, and use this box to record another channel. |
Easy InstallationYou can connect HW130STB to your TV by either HDMI or Composite or Coaxial port. |
Additional Features:
- TV Tuner Function: Add additional Tuner to your TV, some TV does not have built-in tuner, this can be an add-on to your TV. eg: compatible with VIZIO TV
- 12 hr. AM / PM time display
- EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and program information.
- Favorite Channel List
- Parental Control Function
- Closed Caption
- EAS (Emergency Alert System) to alert you any emergency information from TV station
- Real Time and Schedule Recording
Important Note:
This converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air TV signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal. This product does Not Work with TIVO and cable company such as Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Time Warner Cable, etc. In general, this product does not work with encrypted cable signal.
Important Note:
This product ONLY work for ATSC signal. It will work in USA / Canada / Mexico / Bahamas / Dominican Republic / Suriname. For other countries, please check with your local TV signal before purchase this item.
TV Recording Important Note:
- Recommend USB 2.0 or 3.0 2.5" or 3.5" External Hard Drive
- Support up to 2TB. Hard Drive need to formatted in MBR Format
- Using USB Flash Drive does not provide smooth recording.
- Video is recorded in MTS format, and can be play back in Computer too
- Each hour of recording will take about 8GB
- Subtitle will be recorded only If it is turn on during the recording
HW130STB | HW-150PVR | HW130RN | DVD Player w/ HDMI | |
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Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars
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3.9 out of 5 stars
3,901
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
2,737
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Case Material | ABS Plastic | Metal | ABS Plastic | ABS |
Power | External | Internal | External | Internal |
Product Size (Inch) | 5 x 4 x 1.5 | 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 | 5 x 4 x 1.5 | 8.8 x 7.8 x 1.8 |
TV Tuner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Progressive Scan |
Media Player | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | USB Multimedia |
TV Recording | ✓ | ✓ | No | HDMI / AV / Coaxial Output |
Condition | New | New | New | New |
Product Description
Mediasonic HW130STB is a digital converter box which converts Over-The-Air ATSC digital broadcast to your analog and digital TV. The built-in recording function allows user to record their TV programs and play back. Please Note: this converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box.
Features:
TV Tuner Function: Additional TV Tuner for your TV. Some TV does not have built-in TV Tuner; this will be an add-on to your TV. For example: It works with VIZIO TV
TV Real Time and Schedule Recording (Require USB 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drive)
USB Multimedia function play back Video, Music, Photo from USB drive
EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and program information
Favorite Channel List
Parental Control Function
Closed Caption
EAS (Emergency Alert System) to alert you any emergency information from TV station
Timing Start up and Shut down
Auto, 16:9 Pillar Box, 16:9 Pan G Scan, 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan G Scan, 4:3 Full, 16:9 Wide Screen
Package Content
Main Unit x 1
AC Power Adapter x 1
Remote Control x 1
AV Cable x 1
User Manual
Warranty and Technical Support Email
support@mediasonicusa.com
1 Year Warranty from Mediasonic Store
Important Note:
This converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. External Antenna is required to connect to this converter box in order to receive signal. This product does NOT Work with TIVO and cable company such as Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Time Warner Cable, etc. In general, this product does NOT work with encrypted cable signal
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Additional Information
ASIN | B01EW098XS |
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Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,770 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5 in Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters |
Date First Available | April 27, 2016 |
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Customers like the ease of use and picture quality of the electronic signal converter. For example, they mention the user interface is simple and the printed instructions are clear. Some appreciate the value. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, signal quality, and recording.
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Customers like the ease of use of the electronic signal converter. They mention that the setup was relatively straightforward, the user interface is pretty simple, and the printed instructions are clear enough. The re-scan is fast and simple, with full descriptions of the program airing. It has a manual add-on scan feature, and on power up it immediately went into station search mode.
"...This unit doesn’t have a great interface but I was able to search for channels, put them in the order I wanted, delete the 30 home shopping channels..." Read more
"...The picture is clear and the remote is functional and easy to use. I love that you can hook up an external usb and pause, record a show." Read more
"...VCR, you'll be quite pleased The UI is pretty clunky and takes some getting used to...." Read more
"...The only thing you get from this is recording. The user interface is pretty simple I am just concerned that this thing burns out way too soon on..." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the electronic signal converter. For example, they say it has an impressive live and on playback picture, and the sound synchronization is good. The HDMI output translates to an amazing view on their TV. The video quality is decent, with some static. The small size and HDMI gives good TV resolution, and it can record shows in 1080p.
"...I have to say that the picture quality was really impressive, it’s noticeably nicer than the picture I get through YouTube TV on my 4K fire stick...." Read more
"...The picture is clear and the remote is functional and easy to use. I love that you can hook up an external usb and pause, record a show." Read more
"...I would recommend doing a few video scans. The video quality you can pretty decent video but there can be a bit of static here and there...." Read more
"...The screens are a bit cumbersome to go through but we do get a nice channel guide and you can record programs for later using the aforementioned USB..." Read more
Customers like the value of the electronic signal converter. They say it's great for the money, and it pays for itself very quickly. Some mention that the product is really cheap.
"...If you are okay with local TV this box pays for itself very quickly. Here are some things that you don't see in the specs, good or bad...." Read more
"...MY ORIGINAL REVIEW:Overall, this is a great cheap basic DVR for over-the-air recording. It did exactly what I needed it to do...." Read more
"...I will get used to having 2 controls again. This product is great for the money." Read more
"...Remote tech has been around for years and is dirt cheap. However, the makers of this product must not have been aware of this...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the electronic signal converter. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work well. Some say that the RCA out worked fine, while other say that 40% of the recordings did not work.
"...Other than that it works great and has been a fantastic addition to my home entertainment system and lets me watch live tv on my projector...." Read more
"...The remote is cheap and balky but it works as long as you point it directly at the box...." Read more
"...All in all, I think I got what I paid for. It was fun to play with but will probably end up back in the box and show up in a yard sale...." Read more
"This works great as an OTA DVR. There are some drawbacks, but for the price it is well worth the minor inconveniences...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the electronic signal converter. Some mention that the quality is very good, with a bit of artifacting. The record quality is good, and the upscaling quality is impressive. However, others say that it does record correctly, but the quality has an issue. Some say the build quality is questionable, and that the upscale quality is poor to non-existent. It seems to only record in the native quality of broadcast.
"First off I would say about this is that it does not exactly last very long. It burned out from just being on stand by alone...." Read more
"...Other than that it works great and has been a fantastic addition to my home entertainment system and lets me watch live tv on my projector...." Read more
"...a 2020's version of your old VCR, you'll be quite pleased The UI is pretty clunky and takes some getting used to...." Read more
"...The Mediasonic converter is perfect for this. The only drawback is that it does not turn the TV off when you turn the box off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal quality of the electronic signal converter. Some mention that it picks up a good number of channels, while others say that it doesn't pick up dozens of channels. The channel switching is adequate, but some customers report issues with the signal strength and messiness.
"...been a fantastic addition to my home entertainment system and lets me watch live tv on my projector...." Read more
"...It does not give you any additional channels. Sometimes the TV gives you more but honestly everything depends on your antenna...." Read more
"...The screens are a bit cumbersome to go through but we do get a nice channel guide and you can record programs for later using the aforementioned USB..." Read more
"...-in antenna tuner is not particularly sensitive and does not pick up a bunch of channels that even the tuner built into my TV picks up..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the recording of the electronic signal converter. Some mention that it works great for recording shows for later playback, and provides robust recording options. Others say that it chokes up a lot and is not very good at recording.
"...The Insignia it replaces comes up with in a second or two, but it doesn't record...." Read more
"...delete the 30 home shopping channels I didn’t, and can record shows for later playback...." Read more
"...you are watching i haven't been able to figure out yet....i can't set how long to record or get confirmation it is recording, or whether it will..." Read more
"...to go through but we do get a nice channel guide and you can record programs for later using the aforementioned USB connector...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the remote control of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it's tiny, tricky to figure out, and anemic. Some say that the remote functions need getting used to and that the control has to be pointed just right to communicate with the converter box.
"...It is a light unit to be sure. The remote is small but does fit my hand well...." Read more
"...First thing...It is tiny. The remote has to be pointed just right to get it to communicate with the converter box...." Read more
"...So remember to do that.the remote is small but it's fine- you will need a direct path to the box - not much latitude in terms of..." Read more
"...The picture is clear and the remote is functional and easy to use. I love that you can hook up an external usb and pause, record a show." Read more
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This unit doesn’t have a great interface but I was able to search for channels, put them in the order I wanted, delete the 30 home shopping channels I didn’t, and can record shows for later playback. It’s not as convenient as my DVR, I need to go into the guide and set up each show I want recorded which can only be done within 7 days of it occurring. In other words, I can’t set up to record every showing of Survivor, it’s not that smart. I can go in, look at the guide for the next 7 days and select what I want to record one by one.
I have to say that the picture quality was really impressive, it’s noticeably nicer than the picture I get through YouTube TV on my 4K fire stick. The remote is cheap and balky but it works as long as you point it directly at the box.
You get what you pay for here, it does the specific thing I wanted it for and does it well. If I was cord cutting and this was going to be my primary way of watching tv I would want a nicer remote and a better user interface.
First, the tuner is less sensitive than the one on my 12 year old non-smart tv. Some channels were breaking up or not visible. Fortunately my antenna came with an amplifier and this fixed the concern. My amp is powered by an USB which nicely this converter comes with.
The screens are a bit cumbersome to go through but we do get a nice channel guide and you can record programs for later using the aforementioned USB connector. If I want to do this I need to power my antenna with a separate charger. I used a 100mb/s 32G USB 3.0 stick and it worked well. An older USB 2.0 4G also seemed to function. Note that a half hour show takes 2.4G of storage. The mpt file produced is readable by my PC. If you buy a hard drive you can use that 2.4G/30min figure to calculate your maximum storage.
The converter is not a coax pass through device. So if you tune your converter to your antenna you can not also tune your tv to it. Your TV is relying on the converter for viewing and recording simultaneously. Maybe with a splitter but I did not try that.
The remote is infrared, so old school, you must have the box directly in your line of sight and behind glass is not ideal. Now the remote has a lot of buttons and features. It is not lit so it's tough to navigate in the dark but still I like lots of buttons/features. The remote will not work my tv or receiver, just the converter. The converter has a really annoying red light when it is off. A green light makes sense telling you it's on. Why an 'off' light? I do not know. I want to cover it with tape but I have yet to experiment on whether the remote will still work.
I actually hooked this up with an old VCR. Why VHS tapes vs USB hard drive. I don't know, because I have VHS tapes I guess. Anyway, the VCR will only tune to the active channel. Say you want to record a specific program on channel 4 every day... Leave it on channel 4, power on, set your VCR, good. Change the channel manually and you can record something else. You can't watch something different than what you are recording via this method.
Now for the fun part. Let's say you have old family video on any device that can output RCA. This converter can view it, and you can record it in digital format on USB. You'll need to go through the whole set up process to set it up for this, then do it again to reconnect to your antenna. Not an every day activity but still a cool feature.
I have read that there might be problems with this box when it gets older. I am planning on buying a second one as a backup.
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old cheap samsung 1080 - 23 channels, ~11 local/quebec, others Plattsburg n Burlington
2017 top of line LG OLED - 23 channels
brand new 2028 Sony higher end XBR-65X900f - 7 channels, can't even do all the local channels
Sony after lots of bs, will only take back tv if I pay $hundreds shipping
this homewox for $40 got me all 23 channels, tks to reviewer from montreal who commented on this detail before
30 second to set up, got all the channels immediately, so much for sony/all baloney
excellent picture quality
plastic unit is kind of light, with all the cabling , will move around. if metal box one is heavier perhaps is better choice
remote is slower compared to normal tvs, but I'll get used to it
remote pretty much has all the controls that one would expect, including switching to last channel viewed. Only wish
it has a btn to show me what channel I'm viewing.
have not used recording function yet, not expecting any problems as so far everything is working just as advertised
box seems to be manufactured good enough, only time will tell if long term reliability is a problem like some reviewers have encountered.
only one tuner, for the price, if I need to watch one channel and record a second one, I'll just buy another one.
Addendum after owning it for couple of months:
I wanted to leave it on all the time, but found out sometimes the sound from sound bar lags the image by a couple of seconds. Turning it off and then back on to reset the box removed the lag. So now I just turn it off when not using it.
On my Sony XBR65X900f tv and sony sound bar, if I connect it to the tv's hdml input, the image quality is not stable, I have to adjust it slightly all the time. And the sound also has slight lag. If I connect it to the sound bar's hdml input, the image quality is much better and the sound needs no adjustment for lag. So now I connect it to sound bar's hdml input. Not sure if this is a function of the STB or the Sony XBR. If I were to guess, I would guess it's the Sony's fault.