mediasonic atsc digital converter box with recording / media player / tv tuner function (hw130stb) mediasonic <p>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 <b>over-the-air </b>signal, and it is not a replacement of cable box. </><br> <br> <b>features:</b><br> 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<br> tv real time and schedule recording (require usb 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drive) <br> usb multimedia function play back video, music, photo from usb drive<br> epg (electronic program guide) and program information<br> favorite channel list<br> parental control function<br> closed caption<br> eas (emergency alert system) to alert you any emergency information from tv station<br> timing start up and shut down<br> 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<br><br> <b>package content</b><br> main unit x 1<br> ac power adapter x 1<br> remote control x 1<br> av cable x 1<br> user manual<br><br> <b>warranty and technical support email</b><br> support@mediasonicusa.com<br> <b>1 year warranty from mediasonic store</b><br><br> <b>important note:</b><br> 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<br><br>