--- product_id: 27993767 title: "HW130STB" brand: "mediasonic" price: "€ 4.24" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/27993767-hw130stb store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 2TB USB HDD recording OTA digital tuner 1080p HDMI output HW130STB **Brand:** mediasonic **Price:** € 4.24 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📡 Cut the cord, keep the clarity — your digital TV upgrade awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HW130STB by mediasonic - **How much does it cost?** € 4.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/27993767-hw130stb) ## Best For - mediasonic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mediasonic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal-Clear 1080p HD Output:** Experience stunning digital TV clarity on any analog or digital screen with full HDMI support. - • **Robust USB Recording & Playback:** Record live TV directly to your external 2TB USB hard drive and enjoy multimedia playback anytime. - • **Seamless Over-The-Air Reception:** Unlock 40+ free channels with powerful ATSC 1.0/2.0 tuner—ditch cable fees and embrace cord-cutting freedom. - • **Compact & Versatile Connectivity:** Fits anywhere with coaxial, composite, and USB ports—perfect for TVs, projectors, and monitors alike. - • **User-Friendly Parental Controls & Favorites:** Customize your viewing with channel favorites and secure content with built-in parental controls. ## Overview The Mediasonic HW130STB is a versatile ATSC digital converter box designed for cord-cutters seeking high-definition OTA TV on analog or digital displays. It supports 1080p HDMI output, real-time recording to USB hard drives up to 2TB, and multimedia playback. With parental controls, favorite channel lists, and multiple output options, it transforms any compatible screen into a modern digital TV hub without monthly fees. Note: Requires an external antenna and does not support encrypted cable signals or cable boxes. ## Description Buy Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording / Media Player / TV Tuner Function (HW130STB): Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Can't go wrong for $30 if you want a HDTV recorder (off the air recording) - This unit, while has a cheap feel to it due to the light weight plastic used for the case, along with a cheap feeling power adapter & remote, is solid in terms of functionality! After the basic setup; it was able to tune in more channels than my LCD TV's built-in tuner. The output allows you to display it to RCA out (analog like quality); back out through the Coaxial out (analog like quality on Ch3 or Ch4); or HDMI (HD quality).. So if you have HDMI input on the TV use it! The quality can be adjusted too... from 480, 720, to 1080 (via HDMI). Now for recording, plug in a USB pen drive (128GB for me)... and it records in HD the channels that come in HD. The remote is a bit tricky to figure out only because the buttons are small and it isn't one of those huge remotes that is 8-10" long. So they had to cram a lot of buttons in but it has all the features needed. There's a "goto" button that you can type in how many hours you want to skip forward (or backwards to)... this is a nice feature when you record 3-4 hours in one file and want to jump to certain parts of the show... One thing that wasn't possible was recording in lower quality. It seems to only record in the native quality of the broadcast so if it's 720HD then it records in that format... you cannot pick a lower quality. So for regular HD it appears to use about 1GB per hour.. with a 64GB USB stick you can get up to 60 hours and if you have say a 500GB drive... much more. I have not tried a spinning 2.5" USB drive yet... so I can't say if the USB port can power that. But for $30... I can now retire my VCR from recording duties (running through a Digital to Analog Tuner...) Wife can't make fun of my Luddite ways anymore... :) Review: Charming and quirky - First off, this thing is for geeks only. Keep in mind that this small box only costs $30.00. Having said that, if you remember what VCRs were 40 years ago, you will have an idea of this device’s capabilities. You will also have a good idea about the bronze age graphics package. This is a stand alone OTA single tuner video decoder that can be set up as a DVR. It doesn’t need a computer, the internet or a cell phone network. But it will interface with that 25 inch color console TV that grandma still has in the basement. For those of you who just want the executive summary, skip to the last paragraph, for everybody else…. Lets start with the user’s manual. They really did print a comprehensive one, but the typeface is microscopic. On to the remote, there are plenty of tiny buttons, with even tinier lettering that may or may not let you know what the buttons actually do. Also, the placement of the buttons is strange. Additionally the remote must be pointed directly at the box to function. The software is also easily confused, making you wonder if the remote is working. By the way, the red standby LED is bright enough to light up the entire room. To scan the channels go to MENU/CHANNEL SEARCH/AUTO SEARCH. In less than 2 minutes it will be done. There is also a manual search function. I used it because one of the stations in my market (WTAE 4) transmits on 2 frequencies from 2 different antennas and the auto search only picked out the lower of the 2 channels. I wanted to compare the two to see which had the stronger signal. By the way, while the software allowed me to add a channel, there are no provisions to delete a channel. The tuner sensitivity is very good and the picture quality is surprisingly good using the HDMI output. It even upscales those 480 subchannels to 1080 with better picture quality than my 5 year old 4K Sony produces. You can adjust the audio output volume with the left and right arrow keys. It also decodes the EPG signal that the stations embed into their signal, letting you see what is on. Also, there is a signal strength meter built into hardware. A stand alone signal strength meter will set you back by more than this device costs. To access it, just press the INFO button twice, the meter stays on until you hit the INFO button again, making it easy to adjust your antenna for the best signal on each channel. But, I have noticed that when the video pixelates, it throws the audio out of sync. The more the video pixelates, the larger the delay. It also seems that this device is slightly more susceptible to pixelation than my TV is. The only way to correct that is to reboot the machine. Also, the tuner is affected by windy conditions, you will get periodic blank screens during storms. The time setting is easy enough MENU/TIME, the box picks up it’s base time from the broadcast channels. You pick your time zone and standard or daylight savings time. But the software is too dumb to change the clock when daylight savings time happens. To set this up as a DVR you will need to acquire an external 2.5 SSD or a self powered external 2.5 or 3.5 mechanical drive, apparently the power supply for this box isn’t strong enough to power a mechanical drive. Or you can buy an internal 2.5 SSD and a case for it (which is what I did for less than $30.00 total). The case must have a USB 2.0 or 3.0 interface. Then go to MENU/USB/FORMAT, the only option is FAT32 which limits the file sizes to 4 GB. After that you are ready to go, you do not need a computer or a smart phone to get this running. In fact, there is no way to connect this to either of them anyway. You could also purchase a USB A flash drive. You will have to format the flash driver as NTFS format on a computer for it to work properly. Most flash drives come formatted in exFAT, which this unit will not recognize. Either way, the recorded files are stored as unencrypted MPEG2.ts files, which will play on any computer. The fact that the USB port is on the front of this device, instead of the rear, means that you will have the flash drive or a cable sticking out of the front of the box. Note to product planners, a more elegant solution would be to use a class 10 Micro SD card instead. Personally, I formatted my 120GB SSD in NTFS format on my computer. Either way will work, but the FAT32 format is a dinosaur. When you want to record something that you are currently watching, hit the REC button. To stop recording, find the stop button below. You can also hit the EPG button and get list of programs on the channel that you are watching. There are no fancy thumbnail clips, just a list. Scroll down to the show you want and enter it. This will pre populate the fields in the timer function. If you want to record that channel weekly or daily, scroll down to that line, there is no M-F option. Press OK and you are set. Remember the EPG information is from the stations and only goes for 24 hours, at best. The third way to program a recording is to hit the TIMER button at the top of the remote. Hit it and then hit 1 to enter the record settings screen. You can then change the current info that self populates into the record fields. I noticed that it would not let me scroll upward past channel 4 (the duplicate station WTAE), I had to scroll the other way. It also will not record on the higher WTAE channel, instead it defaults to the lower one. To find and play your recordings hit the USB key and scroll over to PVR, then down to the HBPVR folder. The unencrypted recordings are listed by station call letters, date, and time. The fact that the software can read the EPG information, but won’t use that to name the file is another one of those quirks. You can rename them, but that process is cumbersome. When you open the video it will play in the small window. To get to full screen mode press the HOLD key twice. Keep in mind that this is a cheap device, in every sense of the word, good and bad, from the flimsy plastic case and the half baked software. However, for a list price of $30.00 the picture quality is very good and it does some really neat things, just don’t expect your spouse to ever figure out how to use it. You will also need to keep the user’s manual handy. This product is nowhere near ready for prime time, but it does work. Personally I like the little gizmo, despite it’s flaws. ## Features - 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 - The latest Firmware is V4.1 - **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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01EW098XS | | Best Sellers Rank | #15,717 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #7 in Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters | | Brand | Mediasonic | | Brand Name | Mediasonic | | Compatible Devices | Analog and Digital TV, Projector, Computer Monitor, VIZIO TV, USB 2.0 or 3.0 external hard drives (not encrypted cable signals or cable boxes) | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 9,562 Reviews | | Interface | Coaxial, HDMI, RCA, USB | | Interface Type | Coaxial, HDMI, RCA, USB | | Item Dimensions L x W | 5"L x 4"W | | Item Weight | 4.64 ounces | | Manufacturer | Mediasonic | | Material Type | ABS | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 5 volts | | Minimum Supply Voltage | 5 volts | | Model | HW130STB | | Mounting Type | Coaxial,Surface Mount | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pins | 25 | | Part Number | HW130STB | | UPC | 629329006762 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty from Mediasonic Store | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Mediasonic - **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 5 volts - **Minimum Supply Voltage:** 5 volts - **Mounting Type:** Coaxial,Surface Mount - **Number of Pins:** 25 ## Images ![HW130STB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HuZ4Fi5VL.jpg) ![HW130STB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N+wujubPL.jpg) ![HW130STB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vACiMWRjL.jpg) ![HW130STB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5194T0TWDIL.jpg) ![HW130STB - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619m+1ILgOL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the latest Firmware Version?** A: V4.2 Contact Mediasonic Store if you need to update firmware **Q: Where can I download th User Manual and Quick Installation Guide?** A: You can download from Mediasonic Store official website or Contact Mediasonic Store via Amazon message to Seller. (Please Search Online. Cannot display here due to Restriction) **Q: Can I watch one Channel and Record another channel at the same time?** A: This Box can ONLY do ONE task at a time **Q: How do I determin if the Power Adapter is working or not?** A: You can use Multi Meter to check if the power adapter is working or not. If not, pelase contact Medisonic for replacement ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can't go wrong for $30 if you want a HDTV recorder (off the air recording) *by W***. on January 10, 2017* This unit, while has a cheap feel to it due to the light weight plastic used for the case, along with a cheap feeling power adapter & remote, is solid in terms of functionality! After the basic setup; it was able to tune in more channels than my LCD TV's built-in tuner. The output allows you to display it to RCA out (analog like quality); back out through the Coaxial out (analog like quality on Ch3 or Ch4); or HDMI (HD quality).. So if you have HDMI input on the TV use it! The quality can be adjusted too... from 480, 720, to 1080 (via HDMI). Now for recording, plug in a USB pen drive (128GB for me)... and it records in HD the channels that come in HD. The remote is a bit tricky to figure out only because the buttons are small and it isn't one of those huge remotes that is 8-10" long. So they had to cram a lot of buttons in but it has all the features needed. There's a "goto" button that you can type in how many hours you want to skip forward (or backwards to)... this is a nice feature when you record 3-4 hours in one file and want to jump to certain parts of the show... One thing that wasn't possible was recording in lower quality. It seems to only record in the native quality of the broadcast so if it's 720HD then it records in that format... you cannot pick a lower quality. So for regular HD it appears to use about 1GB per hour.. with a 64GB USB stick you can get up to 60 hours and if you have say a 500GB drive... much more. I have not tried a spinning 2.5" USB drive yet... so I can't say if the USB port can power that. But for $30... I can now retire my VCR from recording duties (running through a Digital to Analog Tuner...) Wife can't make fun of my Luddite ways anymore... :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming and quirky *by C***M on April 13, 2024* First off, this thing is for geeks only. Keep in mind that this small box only costs $30.00. Having said that, if you remember what VCRs were 40 years ago, you will have an idea of this device’s capabilities. You will also have a good idea about the bronze age graphics package. This is a stand alone OTA single tuner video decoder that can be set up as a DVR. It doesn’t need a computer, the internet or a cell phone network. But it will interface with that 25 inch color console TV that grandma still has in the basement. For those of you who just want the executive summary, skip to the last paragraph, for everybody else…. Lets start with the user’s manual. They really did print a comprehensive one, but the typeface is microscopic. On to the remote, there are plenty of tiny buttons, with even tinier lettering that may or may not let you know what the buttons actually do. Also, the placement of the buttons is strange. Additionally the remote must be pointed directly at the box to function. The software is also easily confused, making you wonder if the remote is working. By the way, the red standby LED is bright enough to light up the entire room. To scan the channels go to MENU/CHANNEL SEARCH/AUTO SEARCH. In less than 2 minutes it will be done. There is also a manual search function. I used it because one of the stations in my market (WTAE 4) transmits on 2 frequencies from 2 different antennas and the auto search only picked out the lower of the 2 channels. I wanted to compare the two to see which had the stronger signal. By the way, while the software allowed me to add a channel, there are no provisions to delete a channel. The tuner sensitivity is very good and the picture quality is surprisingly good using the HDMI output. It even upscales those 480 subchannels to 1080 with better picture quality than my 5 year old 4K Sony produces. You can adjust the audio output volume with the left and right arrow keys. It also decodes the EPG signal that the stations embed into their signal, letting you see what is on. Also, there is a signal strength meter built into hardware. A stand alone signal strength meter will set you back by more than this device costs. To access it, just press the INFO button twice, the meter stays on until you hit the INFO button again, making it easy to adjust your antenna for the best signal on each channel. But, I have noticed that when the video pixelates, it throws the audio out of sync. The more the video pixelates, the larger the delay. It also seems that this device is slightly more susceptible to pixelation than my TV is. The only way to correct that is to reboot the machine. Also, the tuner is affected by windy conditions, you will get periodic blank screens during storms. The time setting is easy enough MENU/TIME, the box picks up it’s base time from the broadcast channels. You pick your time zone and standard or daylight savings time. But the software is too dumb to change the clock when daylight savings time happens. To set this up as a DVR you will need to acquire an external 2.5 SSD or a self powered external 2.5 or 3.5 mechanical drive, apparently the power supply for this box isn’t strong enough to power a mechanical drive. Or you can buy an internal 2.5 SSD and a case for it (which is what I did for less than $30.00 total). The case must have a USB 2.0 or 3.0 interface. Then go to MENU/USB/FORMAT, the only option is FAT32 which limits the file sizes to 4 GB. After that you are ready to go, you do not need a computer or a smart phone to get this running. In fact, there is no way to connect this to either of them anyway. You could also purchase a USB A flash drive. You will have to format the flash driver as NTFS format on a computer for it to work properly. Most flash drives come formatted in exFAT, which this unit will not recognize. Either way, the recorded files are stored as unencrypted MPEG2.ts files, which will play on any computer. The fact that the USB port is on the front of this device, instead of the rear, means that you will have the flash drive or a cable sticking out of the front of the box. Note to product planners, a more elegant solution would be to use a class 10 Micro SD card instead. Personally, I formatted my 120GB SSD in NTFS format on my computer. Either way will work, but the FAT32 format is a dinosaur. When you want to record something that you are currently watching, hit the REC button. To stop recording, find the stop button below. You can also hit the EPG button and get list of programs on the channel that you are watching. There are no fancy thumbnail clips, just a list. Scroll down to the show you want and enter it. This will pre populate the fields in the timer function. If you want to record that channel weekly or daily, scroll down to that line, there is no M-F option. Press OK and you are set. Remember the EPG information is from the stations and only goes for 24 hours, at best. The third way to program a recording is to hit the TIMER button at the top of the remote. Hit it and then hit 1 to enter the record settings screen. You can then change the current info that self populates into the record fields. I noticed that it would not let me scroll upward past channel 4 (the duplicate station WTAE), I had to scroll the other way. It also will not record on the higher WTAE channel, instead it defaults to the lower one. To find and play your recordings hit the USB key and scroll over to PVR, then down to the HBPVR folder. The unencrypted recordings are listed by station call letters, date, and time. The fact that the software can read the EPG information, but won’t use that to name the file is another one of those quirks. You can rename them, but that process is cumbersome. When you open the video it will play in the small window. To get to full screen mode press the HOLD key twice. Keep in mind that this is a cheap device, in every sense of the word, good and bad, from the flimsy plastic case and the half baked software. However, for a list price of $30.00 the picture quality is very good and it does some really neat things, just don’t expect your spouse to ever figure out how to use it. You will also need to keep the user’s manual handy. This product is nowhere near ready for prime time, but it does work. Personally I like the little gizmo, despite it’s flaws. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding solution to over the air broadcast TV recording. Fantastic for the money. *by V***V on August 27, 2016* So far, I love it. It is a lot smaller then I thought and the build quality is a little on the cheap side as far as the plastic case and buttons....BUT it does exactly what I need it to do and it is simple to hook up and use. I have an antenna in my house because I don't care to pay $100 for cable, so the ONLY thing I could not do was record the Browns games. I couldn't hook up an old VCR because of the digital signal so I thought I would try and find a cheap digital recorded. I know that there are expensive ones out there, but honestly, I don't have much interest in anything on TV except the Browns. So I thought I'd give this a try. Honestly...this thing was simple to hook up, ran the antenna into the co-axe in, ran a HDMI out to my 55" LG, did the channel scan and plugged in a thumb drive to record onto. It all worked flawless! The picture is better than Cable and I didn't spend much money on this. It picks up the broadcast schedule so you choose the channel. it shows the upcoming shows, you highlight and click. The only issue I had was that I only had a 16GB thumb drive and it ran out of memory about 2 hours into the game which was ok since the Browns Played Horrible :) So I would HIGHLY recommend this thing if you want a cheap solution to record over the air stuff with out paying for a subscription. As stated, it is very delicately made with cheap plastic, but does do what it says with flying colors. I even took the thumb drive out and played plugged it directly into my TV and it played back perfect, so you can set it up in another room and watch it back on another TV with a USB input. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording / Media Player / TV Tuner Function (HW130STB) - Philips LTE Filter for TV Antenna, Filters 4G 5G LTE Signal to Reduce Interference and Pixilation for Clear Digital HD TV Reception, Frequency Range 5-608 MHz, Indoor Outdoor Installation, SDW1520/27 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/27993767-hw130stb](https://www.desertcart.it/products/27993767-hw130stb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*