mediasonic atsc digital converter box with tv tuner function (hw130rn) mediasonic <p>mediasonic homeworx <b>hw130rn</b> is a digital converter box which converts over-the-air atsc digital broadcast to your analog and digital tv. the built-in multimedia function allows user to play back picture and video files via usb connection. please note: this converter box is designed to receive <b>over-the-air </b>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.</><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> 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> tv real time and schedule recording (require usb 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drive) <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> <b>tv recording function is disabled</b><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>