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Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording / Media Player / TV Tuner Function (HW130STB)

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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
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mounting type
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Surface Mount

From the manufacturer

digital converter box atsc box tv tuner

digital converter box atsc tv tuner tv recorder

recording

set up

Receive Local TV Channel

Mediasonic 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 show

HW130STB 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 Function

HW130STB 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 Installation

You can connect HW130STB to your TV by either HDMI or Composite or Coaxial port.

tv tuner atsc digital converter box

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
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Customer Reviews
3.9 out of 5 stars
8,921
3.9 out of 5 stars
3,901
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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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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Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
8,921 global ratings

Customers say

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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551 customers mention389 positive162 negative

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

330 customers mention250 positive80 negative

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

286 customers mention225 positive61 negative

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

1,138 customers mention691 positive447 negative

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

345 customers mention139 positive206 negative

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

310 customers mention178 positive132 negative

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

163 customers mention74 positive89 negative

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

193 customers mention42 positive151 negative

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

Good choice for an older TV set
4 Stars
Good choice for an older TV set
Set up is pretty easy but I already had an older RCA converter from way back, so I knew what to expect. This unit however has the built-in ability to mute and raise and lower volume via the remote (This is pretty much what I purchased this for.) As you can see by the pictures, my TV is a manual one, so all I need do now is turn the volume knob on my set to an acceptable level, then sit back and enjoy show, upping or lowering the volume from my easy chair using the remote, or muting it during commercials. "Recall" (last channel) works fine as well. My old RCA converter didn't have either of these features... pluses with this new converter.Not too many negatives but there are some unknowns with this unit. When you press the "Info" button you get channel info and a dotted line. What this line measures is unclear as the supplied manual (pg. 7) does not explain. Press the "Info" button a second time and a different dotted line appears labeled "Quality" (along with other information on the channel) and it does vary a bit with a percentage reading so I assume this one measures signal strength. Again, the manual doesn't explain.You get seven choices for screen ratios. I found that the 4:3 ratios work best for my old TV, although I did have to adjust the vertical and horizontal knobs on the back of my TV ever so slightly to get the best screen orientation (no fault of the converter.)Others have said the build quality is questionable. It is a light unit to be sure. The remote is small but does fit my hand well. It does have a finger size knotch on the under side that your index finger naturally falls nicely into which allows your thumb to work most of the buttons. So far, I have no complaints.I have not tried the "PVR" recording feature or playing a movie from a thumb drive. I will add to this review (if possible) when I do so.Update... I had a couple movies that were recorded as "avi" format. Loaded them onto a thump drive and they played well. Also tried my hand at the "PVR" recording function. This also worked well.The only negative I have is that the on screen prompts are not visually clear using my older TV. At times the "1" or "2" on the keypad is prompted but it takes some doing (and squinting) to discern the shape on the screen. This is not necessarily the fault of Mediasonic but they should know their units will be used with aging TV sets. It would be nice if the manual spelled out these functions step by step. As it is, one is left with trial an error. Mind you, this wasn't deal breaker but annoying just the same. There are other aspects with the included manual that leave the user hanging with what to do next. Because of this, I would have given this converter box five stars. Still a good unit once figured out.
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