My Zinwell converter box just stopped working. It only flashes the red LED when I power it on. I can't seem to fix it. Any suggestions?
1961272
Same thing happened to us. It worked great up until then. You'll have to replace it I think, at least that is what we did.
1961273
Mine did the same: Check this...It worked for me & I'm still flying high after a year. A simple way to solve the issue is: 1) Turn on your converter box. 2) As the LED lights flashing, press ""9"" on your converter box remote control. The box will then power off. 3) Turn on the converter box again, and it will direct you back to the initial setup page. 4) Go through the instructions, and you will be able to watch your programs smoothly like before!
1961274
I don't believe I've had that happen. Is it connected directly to your TV, or is it connected to a VCR (or other recording/playing device) and THEN to your TV? If there is an intervening device, make sure that it is turned on and working properly. I suppose you've tried unplugging the Zinwell and plugging it back in? Sorry, that's all I've got.
1961275
Mine did the same: Check this...It worked for me & I'm still flying high after a year.A simple way to solve the issue is:1) Turn on your converter box.2) As the LED lights flashing, press ""9"" on your converter box remote control. The box will then power off.3) Turn on the converter box again, and it will direct you back to the initial setup page.4) Go through the instructions, and you will be able to watch your programs smoothly like before!
1588499
Nope... sounds like it is defective. The power requirements are the same as a 100W incadescent (even less than actually). Just contact Amazon (or the seller) and let them know and they should send you a new one (and pay for shipping the old one back).
101671
Yes, the same thing happened to me. Before attempting to hook up this converter, right click, go to screen resolution and check what your screen resolution is. Then go ahead and hook up the converter. Now, with the converter connected, go back to screen resolution, and for your second screen, change it to what it was when you checked it before the converter was connected. This should fix the problem. For me, the screen completely stopped going on and off. If it still blinks, just make small adjustments up or down to the resolution until it's fixed.
2032914
All I know is it did not work for us. I plugged it in and no lights came on. I tried different power outlets and power strips, nothing worked. Not sure if it was the power plug or the box but we could never get it to work and sent it back.
647242
It has been a while since I used mine, if you have a load attached and it remains zero, I'd say it is broken, as in DOA. Sometimes stuff happens in transport.And by the way, when I got and used it back in December '13, I was quite pleased with the performance. Perfect for working with the sensitive, low power circuits I was testing.
1855593
I had the same problem. This switch is junk. I sent mine back and went with Honeywell. Ckeck it out........
2240522
Did you turn it on using the nob in the from first. Try that first. If not, check your outlet and try plug to another outlet. And if thats not the case you have to send it back for a new one. I hope thats kind of helpful.
1039410
I never got the chance to find out: ......The converter was non-functional right out of the box. (....And BTW: Amazon was very good about accepting the return and promptly credited my card account.)
1211736
Mine worked fine. If you don't see a light inside the unit when you plug it in, either the unit is defective or it not connected properly.
2257677
sounds like you may have to send it back, but you can at least plug in another power supply, or test the units power supply on another 5 volt system, just to see what is broken. I have mine plugged into one of the USB ports on my TV, that way it powers off with the TV so I don't see a power light, it must be on the power supply it self. maybe moving it to another outlet might help to isolate the problem, just in case it was the outlet, saving you the trouble of sending it back. Good Luck!
2256492
Hello, please look at all of the negative comments on the site: the converter dies out after some time. Mine died after 2 weeks but some on the site mention much shorter times.
584411
Have you tried a new power supply? Mine stopped working suddenly as well. Power supply did the trick.
2122759
Honestly I would just give up and run to an airport or train station and buy a new one from another company. As I said in my review, even when mine was in converter mode, if didn't limit the power like it should. It fried one device, but luckily everything else was dual voltage. If your things are dual voltage, my next question would be are you using it worn an extension cord or power strip, because it doesn't like those. Just make SURE your stuff is rated for the higher volts and plug them straight in.
2197234
I have the same problem but I think now I've fixed it. I took it apart and soldered one 100-nF capacitor between nodes Vdd and Vss in the board where the button and LEDs are located.
640109
When I plug into AC power, the light on the brick (the AC adapter) lights and stays steady. If your adapter is blinking at you, make sure you have a good solid connection to your AC outlet, and that nothing is bumping it. Also check your prongs to make sure they are not bent in, as if somehow they got squished or something. You can also check to see if you have power to the drive, you should feel it spin up -provided that the drive is good. The only light that I see flash is the activity light on the SATA converter. I suppose it is possible that you got a bad AC adapter.
2028806
Hi, I am having the same problem. It worked fine and then DATA Led stopped. Medialink support could not troubleshoot and advised to return product. I believe I reset (by pressing the button) but how can you reset without having the device plugged in? Do you go inside the hole where it says reset with a paperclip (like a mac?). Please advise. Would be great if Medialink would offer this solution! THanks in advance.
991804
I had the same problem with the old unit. It can't be fixed. The new one just plugs in snd works great.