mediasonic hdtv atsc digital converter box with tv tuner and usb multimedia function (hw-150pvr) – renewed mediasonic <p>mediasonic homeworx hw-150pvr is a digital converter box which converts over-the-air atsc digital broadcast to your analog and digital tv. the built-in media player 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> 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> real time and schedule recording (require usb 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drive)<br> timing start up and shut down<br> usb multimedia<br> <b>tv recording function is disabled</b><br><br> <b>package content</b><br> hw-150pvr 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> <b>180 days warranty</b><br> support@mediasonicusa.com<br> www.mediasonicusa.com<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>