2025 Latest Batch from Mediasonic Store. The new improvements included LARGE Remote Control, 5 ft HDMI Cable, Front Display Panel, Support hard drive up to 4TB, reception sensitivity, and 12 hr. AM / PM feature.
Clear QAM function can be used with cable provider to watch unscrambled cable channels
Front Display to show Channel number and sub-channel, and show Clock in standby mode.
Receive Over-The-Air ATSC Digital Broadcast to your Analog and Digital TV, Projector, and Computer Monitor.
Record and Pause Live TV: You won’t miss your favorite show. (Requires USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 external hard drive up to 4TB connect to this unit; USB flash drive is not recommended)
Multimedia player function: Play back your favorite photo, music, and video from your USB Flash Drive or USB external hard drive.
Support 1080P Video Output via HDMI, and Dolby Digital Audio. Support Channel 3 / 4 hard switch for old TV
This Box does NOT support ATSC 3.0
This Box does NOT work with TIVO, and Other Cable Company like Comcast, DirectTV, DISH Network, and Time Warner Cable, etc.
Latest Firmware Version: V1.7 (This will be updated if new Firmware version is released)
Product Specifications
Product Dimensions: 4.33"D x 6.6"W x 1.42"H
Item Weight: 12.48 ounces
ASIN: B0CQR1FTT2
Item model number: HW250STB
Customer Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars 59Reviews
Best Sellers Rank: #4,321 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3 in Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters
Date First Available: January 26, 2024
Manufacturer: Mediasonic
Country of Origin: China
Output Wattage: 5 Watts
Control Method: Remote
Product Information
Product description
Upgrade Your TV Experience with the Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box
Enjoy crystal-clear digital TV with the ATSC Digital Converter Box. Record your favorite shows, play multimedia files, and access unscrambled cable channels with ease. Enhance your viewing experience today.
TV Recording Note:
Recommend USB 2.0 or 3.0 2.5" or 3.5" External Hard Drive / SSD
Support up to 4TB Hard Drive. (Recommend 2TB HDD / SSD). Need to format in MBR / NTFS Format using a computer
Using USB Flash Drive does not provide smooth recording.
Support USB Flash Drive (Up to 64GB FAT 32 format) to Playback Photo, Music, Video.
Video is recorded in MTS format, and the file can be play back in Computer
Each hour of recording will take about 8GB
Subtitle will be recorded only If it is turn on during the recording
Important Note:
This converter box is designed to receive Over-The-Air TV 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.
This product ONLY work for ATSC signal.(1.0 and 2.0 ONLY. NO 3.0) It will work in USA / Canada / Mexico / Bahamas / Dominican Republic / Suriname. For other countries, please check with your local TV signal before purchase this item.
What is the latest Firmware Version?
V1.7
Contact Mediasonic Store if you need to update firmware.
Where can I download the User Manual and Quick Installation Guide?
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.
Can I watch one channel and record another channel at the same time?
This Box can ONLY do one task at a time.
What is Clear QAM? Access to Cable signal
Un-Encrypted TV Signal from a Cable company. HW250STB can access unencrypted tv signal and display to TV. In the Menu, you will need to switch from Air to Cable.