dvr feature is cool. if no signal on a computer monitor
344305
works well. dvr feature is cool. if no signal on a computer monitor, try hooking to TV first to adjust output settings. 720p worked for my monitor.
3392174
Easy to install and use, set up recording schedules, long recording times, only problem is one can only view previously recorded programs while in process of recording a new one. Current TV programs must be viewed directly via TV input line.
4934156
This system is very easy to install and set up.  When it was plugged in for the first time the cameras came on and the live video showed on the monitor I hooked up to the DVR.  I especially like the ability to only record when there is motion.  There are features available to limit what portion of the pictures are looking for movement, so you can preclude areas where there is a wind chime, flag, branches or whatever that is moving.  You can also change the sensitivity.
  I was able to get the app downloaded onto my phone and onto my laptop, but then I had problems.  I surrendered and contacted tech support and they were able to make the proper settings remotely  It didn't take long to do that.
  I still have not been able to review the recorded video remotely on my phone or on the laptop.  I may have to surrender again.
  My rating would have been 5 stars if there were easy to understand instructions I could follow so I didn't have to call tech support.
2552671
This product is amazing.  I didn't need to use it as a digital converter, but it also works as a dvr by recording shows.  I just set it up the same was as if I had a cable box.  This works great.
917353
I ordered this unit, but they upgraded my to one with audio ins - no charge.  They both look to be basically
the same, except the audio. Do I like it? I just ordered another one for my brother's house. YES I LIKE IT.
  Features: Full-tme record OR timer-record or (best of all, Motion detection: you can set up zones.

  This has a Full-color Quad-video output to TV and/or monitor (VGA connect) and remote to switch from Quad view to
  single camera view -it can also auto-switch between cameras - skiping the Null inputs.

  Cons: the manual could be better: you can figure it out. Also, You can only delete All Files; not selected files.

  Just stick in an SATA HD, (it auto formats# and it starts recording 24/7. Then go into the advanced config menu
  - you'll need the admin password -  and select record,  set the manual record enable to OFF (really): this turns off the 24/7 recording. Then set the Detection menu for each camera to on and set up the zones. This thing is a blast: can't beat it for the money. Then go through the menu and turn off all the stupid beeping options
- annoying-like motion detect etc. A 1 gig HD w/motion detect can record for months before it starts overwriting the old data.

 OK I haven't used the network options. They sound great.  I use this with 2 dome and 2 Bulldog Bullets cams to cover the front of the house and Frontdoor.  I already saw some clown, ostensible giving landscaping service leaflets out go through my mailbox: the police and USPS now have his pic.  No this won't physically stop anyone
but, you'll sure know what's going on in the hood.
 Full technical description available from the [...] website.

 Mine has a USB backup, and comes with viewing software.  The quality of the video out of the USB backup is not as good as you see when you reveiw events on your TV or monitor: When I want to save video: Like of my stupid neighbor's antics, I plug the output into my video capture card on my PC and use the review function. I get a nice, uncompressed video in mpeg that way.

 When you want to review past events, you can set a date to go to or just scroll through a page at a time through the logs.  but You can only Delete Everything, not just selected files: OK, I play and capture what I want before cleanup.

  Bottom line: $150.00 - a bargain.

Mike K
4454865
Motion sensor picks up things that aren't even there. Cloud recording is a fortune if you actually want to catch something.
1822051
Great device for someone who has a techie streak, and wants to implement a computer-based DVR.  I use it with MythTV, and it works great with my cable connection.
200856
Monitor properly detects source sleep mode with the Apple hdmi-to-dvi adapter.
4764165
DVR works GREAT if you can get pass the setup process.  It took two days finally was able to set it up pass go & collect  $200.
2469974
The DVR works great, the only issue I had was it would freeze on me but I believe it was a defective unit as I bought a used unit. Return was super easy tho.
1973706
My favorite feature that this system offers is the Skip Mode.  With other DVR systems it was often frustrating fast forwarding over commercials and stopping in time before overrunning the show or falling asleep while fast forwarding. One click and shazam; picking up after the commercial break. I also like the integration of search and watch features for streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.  Nice. You can tell these folks  have done this for a while. Tivo has it down.
1354370
This device allows one to record off the air programming, i.e. from a television antenna, and save it to your DIRECTV DVR.  The unit is easy to set up and has worked flawlessly since I bought it about six months ago.  If you receive programming from your television antenna and want to record the programs onto your Directv DVR, I suggest investigating this unit.
3800379
I never installed the supplied software, Just installed drivers and loaded up Windows Media Center. It works better than cable DVR's Ive had in the past. This will be my second card. I'm trying to get two tuners so I can watch while recording. Hope it works. If not, I'll just put it in another computer.
2562750
The last couple of weeks the video was flickering at night.  It has been very hot here in Phoenix and I was unable to get out and take a look at it. I swapped the camera out and the problem went away so I believe there's nothing wrong with the cabling or the DVR, the camera has failed unfortunately it's past the return window
511218
DVR looks stylish and compact
The security system is very compact and looks nice. I love the white color which match my furniture and my living room. I set-up the DVR next to my big screen TV since my cable router is right there. You need to connect the DVR to the internet in order to set-up the remote reviewing. The camera is white color in a metal case. I like the design and color.

Easy Set-up.
This is my first Security System. It is fairly easy to set-up. The connection and setting up the system to work for basic recording is very easy. It works right out of the box. However this is still a wired system (as compare to wireless, by the way, wireless system usually are IP system and it does not come in with a DVR). This is a complete system. The DVR requires to connect to internet (router/ cable box) for remote viewing set-up. The remote view which allow you to view the recorded footage anywhere using the free app requires a set-up process. I believe if you know how to set-up your internet router, you may know how to set-up yourself. By the way, LaView provides good videos on line to show how to set-up everything. I am not a technical person (I need my IT friends to help me set-up my internet router), so I called their Technical Support and they helped me set-up the system. The Technical Support is very helpful. The tends to be busy. The best way to contact them is open a ticket and they will get back to you.

Great cameras
I searched online for reviews and a lot of customers commented that this cameras are very good. After I experienced myself, I do agreed that this is a great cameras. The pictures looks great on my big screen TV. Night vision is clear. I can see the car parked on the street from the camera I set-up in my front door.

I would recommend people to check this product out. It is a nice device and stylish.
3196636
I bought the Digital Stream HDTV Recorder DPH-1000R about three months ago and learned the following

1.  The unit came with a Western Digital 2.5 inch 320 GB drive with the AV designation.  This version of WD's drive is optimized for constant write/read and it is quiet.  I was wondering how to find out how full is the internal drive.  One day, I accidentally pushed the i button on the remote while I was programming it to record in the TV guide, it displayed the info.
2.  The unit remains cool during operation.  It has no cooling fan to make any noise.  I have researched into turning one of my older computer (using mythbuntu as the operating system) into a TV recorder.  This will require purchasing a TV card, a higher capacity hard drive, but I'll still have noise from computer's fans.  Not worth the trouble.
3.  Using the TV guide feature to schedule recording is great, but since our local broadcaster only send out 1 day of program info, I need to use manual method for ones which are not listed yet.  This is no more difficult than yesterday's DVD recorder/VCR.  TiVo's guide is better, but requires monthly fees.
4.  When I'm browsing through the list of recorded programs, it plays the program on a small window.
5.  Few pages in the user manual I have are not printed, just white pages.  E-mailed support@dsconverter for a pdf copy.  It took them 3 weeks to e-mail it to me.  In between they notified me that they were still waiting from corporate and was apologetic.  They should put it on their web site.
6.  A few customers reported poor reception with this device, probably bad tuners.  QC should have picked this up.  I took my chance and plan to return/exchange until I had one which works.  Luckily the unit I received works well, as good as my HDTV.
7.  The remote is tricky to use.  I have to point it directly at the DVR.  The buttons are small and it takes its time to response.  I have learned to wait a bit instead of pushing the buttons again.
8.  Picture Viewing feature via the USB port is handy.  Picture needs to be advanced one a time.  No slideshow mode.
9.  For Digital Audio output, it is either HDMI or Optical.  It could not be both.

Overall it does what I expect it to do.  The user interface is not refine but useable.

Update Feb 10,2013
1.  Hard drive is filling up. Using the USB-2 port, it is easy to copy to external drive.  For an one hour program, it takes more than 20 minutes (depending on file size).
2.  The files are .ts  Microsoft Media Player (windows 7) plays some of them properly (video/sound).  It does not play the other at all (seems to be program dependent).  Copyright?  Need to connect the external hard drive to the Digital Stream HDTV Recorder to watch them.
3.  With Ubuntu (12.04), VLC couldn't even play the ones Microsoft Media Player does, SMPlayer has video but no sound.  In the same computer, VLC and SMPlayer play video files properly from other sources (camera 1080 p, DVD movie discs).  Missing codec?
826362
Affordable and simple set up. My last dvr died. I just unplugged the last one and plugged this one up.