MediaSonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with TV Tuner and DVR UNBOXING & REVIEW

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  • Опубліковано 10 сер 2023
  • I unbox, setup, and demonstrate the Mediasonic Homeworx digital converter box with tv tuner and built-in DVR, model HW130STB. See why this is the perfect solution for cord-cutters looking to record over-the-air tv shows. #ads
    Mediasonic Converter Box - amzn.to/3OSEk8A
    Telescopic Antenna - amzn.to/424I246
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  • @stephendevore9926
    @stephendevore9926 9 місяців тому +2

    Awesome Review. I'm ordering it now.Thank😊

  • @awarriorinside5814
    @awarriorinside5814 2 місяці тому

    I purchased two of these, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. 2ND one has weak signal strength even when plugged into the same Antenna cable.

  • @dk60ish
    @dk60ish 4 місяці тому +1

    I use mine solely for the old Toshiba DVR 620 DVD/VHS Dubbing unit I still use that has no tuner, so I can record from my TV, though my TCL 50" Smart TV does have a built-in tuner.

  • @noscrubbubblez6515
    @noscrubbubblez6515 6 місяців тому +1

    To me the most important button on the remote is the 'channel back/previous channel' button that one uses to avoid commercials. I believe this has one (sure hope so).

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  6 місяців тому +1

      Yep, it’s called RETURN on the remote

    • @NickEDeeShow
      @NickEDeeShow 6 місяців тому

      2 questions if I may...I wrote telescopic antenna on Amazon but that one you showed says used for fm radio...unless that is a different telescopic antenna...no.2 I have comcast 4 tv boxes...would buying Homeworx at least reduce my cable bill ??

  • @greginfla7211
    @greginfla7211 2 місяці тому

    12:47. There’s no TV list button on my remote, but if you hit the “OK”button a list appears.

  • @nelly8058
    @nelly8058 9 місяців тому

    What channel do you select on the tv so that you can see the menu page from the box?

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  9 місяців тому

      Whichever HDMI input you are using on the TV. Mine is connected to HDMI input 1.

  • @homer5606
    @homer5606 18 днів тому

    Can I use this with a super box? If socan show to hook up both the converter box and superboc for streaming thanks

  • @MSDOGS1976
    @MSDOGS1976 6 місяців тому

    I may have missed it but can you set it to record a tv series in its entirety or do you have to go set each episode every week? And how far out does the guide to record go? The Tablo for example is 2 weeks. Sorry for the dumb questions.

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  6 місяців тому +1

      You can set it to record the series. To do so, you have to set it on the day of the first show within about 6 hours by using the EPG button and going to the channel you are going to record, then scrolling down the list of shows on that channel that day. Select the show and it will ask if you want to record it once or the series. It’s kind of a weird process until you get the hang of it.

    • @MSDOGS1976
      @MSDOGS1976 6 місяців тому

      @@MikesWorld1 Thanks. I ordered one so will see how it goes. I like the features of the Tablo but it's been really flaky and unreliable.

  • @spotdog
    @spotdog 10 місяців тому

    Exactly what is the antenna for? Is that what you used to pick of the OTA channels or can I just use the existing antenna my coax is currently attached to?

    • @derpmansderpyskin
      @derpmansderpyskin 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes, the little antenna he put on there is for picking up OTA TV channels. If you already have a TV antenna that works, then it should work just fine with this product.

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  10 місяців тому

      Exactly right

  • @carapungo
    @carapungo 10 місяців тому

    thanks for sharing. Will this device record anything you see on the screen?, I don't have an antena, I use Comcast Xfinity, which also has a cloud DVR, but I would like to see if I can record on my own box.

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  10 місяців тому

      Yes anything on the screen

  • @dmprdctns
    @dmprdctns 3 місяці тому

    Thanks... Liked, Subscribed, Shared, Commented... Do you think you might like to do a review of the new, 2024 MEDIASONIC HOMEWORX HW250STB, updated unit? I'd love to see it...
    Thanks again...

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  3 місяці тому +1

      I’ll look into it

    • @dmprdctns
      @dmprdctns 3 місяці тому

      @@MikesWorld1 Hey, fantastic. Thanks, sir...

  • @donlou2225
    @donlou2225 8 місяців тому

    Only question not answered is if you can watch a previously recorded program while it is recording.

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  8 місяців тому

      No, you can not do that.

  • @27days949
    @27days949 6 місяців тому

    I ordered the antenna with the box and the antenna connector is too small for the box

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  6 місяців тому

      After looking into it, this manufacturer has a misleading item listed on Amazon. I’ve updated the link in my description to a telescopic antenna that works. I suggest returning the antenna you bought.

    • @kesler20219
      @kesler20219 19 днів тому

      @@MikesWorld1 The one that you also listed has the wrong connector also, I am just going to buy a SMA female to Coax male connector.

  • @badnewsjd
    @badnewsjd 6 місяців тому

    Can I hook up a fire? Stick to it and record off my fire stick. And if so, where will the playback come out on

    • @MikesWorld1
      @MikesWorld1  6 місяців тому

      No, you can’t use it like that

  • @AAa-qd8hb
    @AAa-qd8hb 6 місяців тому +1

    12 Reasons why OTA DRM ATSC 3.0 TV will fail. Just say NO to (DRM). Tell your USA Government about the Hostile Takeover of (OTA DRM ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN-TV) issues listed below.
    DRM (Digital Rights Management) Encrypted TV Station's signals. Why?
    Some 3.0 tuners at this time require you stay on the internet to decode DRM 3.0 TV Stations. Why?
    3.0 Currently no 4K and you only get the Simulcasted main channel and no sub channels.
    Channel Crawling = super slow channel changing (DRM 5 + seconds slow).
    No sound because of Dolby AC4 audio codec does not have a legal open source license to decode legally on many devices.
    Some 3.0 tuners have Out of sync audio to video problems.
    Private Home Networked OTA antenna tuner boxes like (Tablo TV box) can not get official certified approval for DRM ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN-TV. Why?
    You may need non OTA home pay internet for updates and to unlock DRM encrypted ATSC 3.0 tv channels.
    Possible DRM restrictions on DRM ATSC 3.0 recordings and no viewing anywhere on any device with no sound.
    Emergency alert messages can not be received if DRM is blocking them.
    OTA DRM ATSC 3.0 TV will fail because the FCC is not going to turn off ATSC 1.0 TV stations for many years if not enough people buy 3.0 TVs and 3.0 boxes.
    No one has solve the problem of no government money for free DRM 3.0 TV tuner boxes because 1.0 TV turners and recorders will not work after that TV Station switches to 3.0 TV broadcasts.
    (Range and signal error correction) OR (more sub channels and near 4k picture) trade off problem.
    FCC is not forcing any 1.0 TV Stations to move over to 3.0 TV. So some TV stations will be on 1.0 and others will be on DRM 3.0.
    The FCC is only allowing OTA Simulcasts of the ATSC 1.0 main channel at this time on DRM ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN-TV.
    DRM ATSC 3.0 is a not finished product and is a work in progress mix of unproven ideas that has never gotten full FCC approval at this time.
    Software updates for 3.0 tuner boxes may be needed for changes made to the unfinished and future added new official ATSC 3.0 standards modules.
    Patent License problems. LG no longer sells TVs with ATSC 3.0 tuners.
    Some 3.0 TV tuners companies may go out of business or stop updates leaving you with no DRM or software updates.
    OTA ATSC 3.0 is better but is not perfect and still can be affected by weak tv signals: (distance, weather, planes, trees, buildings, trucks, poor antenna, etc).
    FCC rules that 5 percent of old ATSC 1.0 coverage area does not need to be covered anymore = (SHORTER RANGE).
    Viewing zone outside of your 15 minute city or town could be blocked.
    Your TV viewing habits could be tracked by your serial number or IP address.
    ATSC 3.0 is updatable until it is not updatable without new hardware tuners (ATSC 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0......).
    Some of these 3.0 TV issues may be fixed over time.
    This is only some of the mess with DRM ATSC 3.0 TV.
    This is my opinion why DRM ATSC 3.0 TV will fail.
    IMO. Stay on OTA 1.0 TV until DRM is removed from OTA ATSC 3.0 by law.
    It is the people versus the hostile takeover by private DRM 3.0 TV stations for control over the USA public airwaves.
    IMO 2024.
    ..