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 cable, keep the control!

SEAMLESS USB MEDIA PLAYBACK - Turn your TV into a multimedia hub by playing videos, music, and photos directly from your USB drive.
CRYSTAL CLEAR 1080 P HD OUTPUT - Experience your favorite OTA broadcasts in stunning Full HD clarity, compatible with both analog and digital TVs.
CUSTOMIZABLE VIEWING EXPERIENCE - Adjust aspect ratios and create favorite channel lists with parental controls to tailor your entertainment environment.
EMERGENCY ALERTS SMART SCHEDULING - Stay informed with built-in Emergency Alert System and automate your TV’s start-up and shut-down times for ultimate convenience.
RECORD REPLAY YOUR MUST WATCH SHOWS - Never miss a moment with real-time and scheduled recording—just plug in your external hard drive (up to 2TB) and capture every episode.

The Mediasonic HW130STB is a versatile ATSC digital converter box designed to bring Over-The-Air HD broadcasts to analog and digital TVs. Featuring 1080p HDMI output, real-time and scheduled recording via USB external hard drives (up to 2TB), and USB multimedia playback, it transforms your viewing experience with customizable settings, parental controls, and emergency alerts. Ideal for cord-cutters seeking high-quality OTA content without cable subscriptions.

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Brand	Mediasonic
Maximum Supply Voltage	5 Volts
Mounting Type	Coaxial,Surface Mount
Number of Pins	25
Interface Type	Coaxial, HDMI, RCA, USB
Number of Channels	1
Product Dimensions	5"L x 4"W
Material	ABS
UPC	629329006762
Manufacturer	Mediasonic
Brand Name	Mediasonic
Item Weight	4.6 ounces
Item model number	HW130STB
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Color Name	Black

Mediasonic ATSC Digital Converter Box with Recording / Media Player / TV Tuner Function (HW130STB)

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