This HD Freeview Set Top Box can receive and record HD and Standard UK Digital Channels. TV and Radio Channels. It is compatible with old Analogue TVs as well as new LCD/Smart TVs. Very easy to Set up and use. You can connect it to your TV by HDMI Cable or Scart Cable.(Cables are not supplied) To receive HD Channels you will need to use HDMI cable. Instant Recording Feature is managed by REC and STOP buttons on remote controller or you can use Timer Recorder Function in case you wont be home. If your TV already has Freeview built in, you can use this item as Recorder only in background. Programme information + EPG is not available on HD Channels. USB Slot is to connect your memory drives.