Mediasonic - ATSC Digital to Analog TV Converter Box w/ Digital Video Recording, USB Multimedia Player, TV Tuner Function, HDMI & DVR - Black
- General
- Brand: Mediasonic
- Model Number: HW150PVR
- Product Name: ATSC Digital to Analog TV Converter Box w/ Digital Video Recording, USB Multimedia Player, TV Tuner Function, HDMI & DVR
- Color: Black
- Connectivity
- Input(s): RF/antenna, USB
- Output(s): Coaxial digital audio, Component video, Composite video, HDMI, RF/antenna
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 8.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 7 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.13 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Remote Control Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
- Other
- UPC: 629329006564
Connect this Mediasonic digital converter box to receive and record digital channels on your analog TV. It attaches to your existing antenna to let you record your favorite shows and store them on flash drives up to 64GB or hard drives up to 2TB. This Mediasonic digital converter box includes parental controls and an electronic program guide.
- Record all your favorite over-the-air TV shows: This digital converter box lets you record live OTA (Over-the-Air) TV on external storage devices with real-time recording and programmed-time recording, which allows you to set recording schedules.
- Unlimited recording: Compatible with USB external hard drives up to 2TB (MBR format) gives you the freedom to record as much content as your storage device can hold.
- Plug and play: Simply connect an HD antenna to the back of the unit and a storage device to the front. Choose your channel and begin recording.
- Free DVR function: There are no subscription fees and no monthly fees.
- You can connect any antenna: This Mediasonic digital converter works with all brands and sizes of antennas (sold separately).
- Compatible with analog and digital displays: For use with your existing devices.
- Digital-to-analog converter box function: Mediasonic HW-150PVR converts over-the-air digital broadcasts for viewing on your analog or digital TV, projector, or computer monitors with analog pass-through.
- Parental control function: Parents can set passwords to block access to certain TV channels of their choosing.
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Helps you find your favorite shows with ease.
- HDMI output: Allows you to connect the converter box to digital displays without a TV tuner.
- Compatible with your existing HDTV: This digital converter box easily connects to high-definition TVs with HDMI connectivity.
- Take your recordings with you: Once content is recorded to an external hard drive or flash drive, you can take your recorded media and watch them on a computer with compatible media player apps.
- High-definition video and audio output: HDMI 1080p, component, coaxial digital audio, and composite outputs. Dolby Digital certified.
- USB multimedia player: You can play back your media stored on the flash drive or external hard drive.
- Closed captioning: Provides subtitles for all supported channels.
- Record all your favorite over-the-air TV shows: This digital converter box lets you record live OTA (Over-the-Air) TV on external storage devices with real-time recording and programmed-time recording, which allows you to set recording schedules.
- Unlimited recording: Compatible with USB external hard drives up to 2TB (MBR format) gives you the freedom to record as much content as your storage device can hold.
- Plug and play: Simply connect an HD antenna to the back of the unit and a storage device to the front. Choose your channel and begin recording.
- Free DVR function: There are no subscription fees and no monthly fees.
- You can connect any antenna: This Mediasonic digital converter works with all brands and sizes of antennas (sold separately).
- Compatible with analog and digital displays: For use with your existing devices.
- Digital-to-analog converter box function: Mediasonic HW-150PVR converts over-the-air digital broadcasts for viewing on your analog or digital TV, projector, or computer monitors with analog pass-through.
- Parental control function: Parents can set passwords to block access to certain TV channels of their choosing.
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Helps you find your favorite shows with ease.
- HDMI output: Allows you to connect the converter box to digital displays without a TV tuner.
- Compatible with your existing HDTV: This digital converter box easily connects to high-definition TVs with HDMI connectivity.
- Take your recordings with you: Once content is recorded to an external hard drive or flash drive, you can take your recorded media and watch them on a computer with compatible media player apps.
- High-definition video and audio output: HDMI 1080p, component, coaxial digital audio, and composite outputs. Dolby Digital certified.
- USB multimedia player: You can play back your media stored on the flash drive or external hard drive.
- Closed captioning: Provides subtitles for all supported channels.
Whats Included
- AV cable
- Mediasonic Digital to Analog TV Converter Box with HDMI and DVR
- Remote control
- User manual
- AV cable
- Mediasonic Digital to Analog TV Converter Box with HDMI and DVR
- Remote control
- User manual
Product Manuals
Q: WHY no BACK picture of the unit to show all input/output? duH
A: I don't know why they didn't include one in the eight they posted, but these are photos of the box and an actual unit showing the back inputs/outputs.
Q: Can you record two channels at the same time?
A: No... You can only record one channel at a time. I set up one recording for Ch 11 - 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm, then I set up a second recording for channel Ch 2 - 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm (for the same time), and I received an error message telling me I could not set up the 2nd recording due to a conflict in recordings. I hope that helps... I received the Mediasonic Over the Air Digital Video Recorder for Christmas. My wife got it on sale for $29.99, and I love it...!!! I already had a signal splitter and coax cable, but I had to buy an HDMI cable for $6.xx on Best Buys Website. I also had an extra 64gb thumbdrive, so I was ready to go. I recorded The Big Bang Theory in HD 1080p, and it looks fantastic on my 60" tv. I'm guessing that a 2 hour movie takes about 4 gb of space, so I may buy a 1 to 2 tb external hard drive in the near future. One of the downfalls is, the tv guide is provided by the tv stations, not the Mediasonic. So the tv guide in my area is only for a day. I can see everything scheduled for that day, but not the next. But I'm old school and had a VCR in which you had to program recording yourself. PRESS TIMER on remote, Select Channel, DATE, Time ON, Time OFF, and SAVE. I made a list of the day and times for my favorite programs, and I just set it up ahead. I could talk forever about this thing, so I better end it here...
A: Mediasonic - Digital Converter Box with DVR - Black Model:HW150PVR - You would use the coaxial cable from you rabbit ears or outside antenna to connect IN to you Mediasonic. You can come out of the Mediasonic with coaxial or a HDIM cable to your TV. So if your tv has HDMI IN, you could use either Coaxial or HDMI cable. So either way, you will need an extra Coaxial or HDMI cable since the Mediasonic does not come with cables. Extra Channels - You will only get the channels in your area that you antenna can pick up. The Mediasonic does not give you any extra channels outside of your area. Recption - Your reception depends on how close you are to your local tv stations, and how good your antenna is. So, what you see on your tv locally now, is what you will see with the Mediasonic. Your advantage is, you can record programs and watch them later. If you have a very old tv, it says it will convert digital to old analog tv's. I have a $150 outside antenna, which works great with this unit. I do have on channel that pops in and out. When I tried to record a program on that channel, it didn't record. I assume since the channel may have not been receiving at my end, the Mediasonic didn't see it and didn't record. If you have a good antenna, and want to record local programs, then this is a great unit to get. I got it for $29.99 on sale at Best Buy. It's far cheaper than a $350 Tivo. I hope this helps..
A: This unit does not save any recordings to USB devises after you turn it off or remove the devise. You must leave it on in order to see what you record.
A: Yes, leave it on standby. Make sure the power button on the unit is on. Then use the remote to put it standby with the red power button. The show that you have set up to record will start the unit at the appropriate time and put the unit back in to standby when the show is over.
A: You have to format it first (OTADVR does it for you) but it should work just fine. Mine is a cheaper 1 TB hard drive. You will have plenty of recording space. Make sure to change to daylight savings on/off depending on the time of year. Also, in the formatting section it will tell you how much space you have left. If you need to clear space either delete one by one (super longer) or just format the whole thing and free up space 100% (super fast). Love this unit!
A: It will work, but you will need a power source for the converter box.
Q: Will this play other video formats for existing recordings on an attached external?
A: Yes, it will play most commonly used formats. A complete list could be found at their website.
