Anyone have any issues with their recording schedules disappearing? Mine wiped all my schedules.

Yes and it is my one major beef with this product. About every 2-3 months it will start acting up especially on recording. It may record the wrong channel or not record at all. A factory reset seems to always fix it but of course that means rescanning and reprogramming all the channels. I really wish they'd fix these buts because aside from that it's a great product.

Can you program the remote to control your TV?

Here's a to-the-point answer. No. This remote cannot control your TV, you will need the TV's remote to control the power, etc. This box will control its line level volume out to your TV negating the need for both remotes during normal viewing. The first generation of RCA Converter boxes did indeed have a remote that could control the box, and your TV; but I don't see any current units that will do this any more.

Hi folks what external hard drive do you use with this? Thanks lynn

I used a 500GB salvaged out of an old laptop that was totally dead. I ordered a cheap $7.99 ORICO USB3.0 to SATA III 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure from Amazon as well to mount it in. Worked perfectly. I've also used a cheap (free) 32GB USB thumb drive that I didn't have any problem with. Got that thumb drive free from a Microcenter computer store.

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📡 Upgrade your TV game—cut the cord, keep the quality!

NEVER MISS A MOMENT - Record live TV or schedule recordings with real-time and programmed timer functions.
SEAMLESS MEDIA PLAYBACK - Play your favorite videos, music, and photos directly from a USB drive with versatile multimedia support.
CRYSTAL CLEAR HD VIEWING - Experience stunning 1080p resolution on any analog or digital TV with HDMI output.
PARENTAL CONTROLS FAVORITES - Keep content family-friendly and quickly access your top channels with built-in parental lock and favorites list.
CUSTOMIZABLE VIEWING EXPERIENCE - Adjust aspect ratios effortlessly with multiple screen modes including 16:9 wide and 4:3 letterbox.

The Mediasonic HOMEWORX HW130STB is a sleek digital converter box that transforms analog and digital TVs into HD powerhouses with 1080p HDMI output. It supports real-time and scheduled recording via USB external hard drives up to 2TB, plus plays multimedia files directly from USB. Designed for cord-cutters, it features parental controls, favorite channel lists, and multiple screen aspect ratios, making it a versatile, future-proof upgrade for any home entertainment setup.

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Manufacturer	Mediasonic
Part number	HW130STB
Item Weight	132 g
Product Dimensions	12.7 x 3.81 x 10.16 cm; 131.54 g
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Dimensions LxWxH	12.7 x 3.8 x 10.2 cm

Mediasonic HOMEWORX HW130STB HDTV Digital Converter Box with Recording and Media Player Function by Mediasonic

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