this converter is useless for me since I cant setup the DVR for ...
585356
This product only partially worked.  While most of the component video output from my Sony RDR-HX900 DVR recorder was converted to HDMI for display on my Samsung UN65KS000 SUHD TV, some screens, particularly the all-important MENU screens, were not displayed:  the TV picture blanked and displayed only a No Signal message.  So, this converter is useless for me since I cant setup the DVR for recording.  Apparently there is some minor change in the video signal between video playback and the menu displays which this converter cannot accommodate.
781611
I purchased this DVR and then proceeded to go on vacation for 2 1/2 weeks. When I returned I set up the device and I encountered problems recording TV shows.  I have Comcast cable and I had a technician come out to check on my set up and he could not get it to record either.  I called Comcast cable tech-support again today and I was on the phone with them for 45 minutes testing the unit and trying to record with it. It did not work and Comcast advised me  to contact the manufacturer Magnavox.  I just spent the last hour on the phone with them and the long and short of this story is they will not help me, they will not refund my money, and I'm just out of luck. The person I spoke to  said my cable box does not meet the requirements of the DVR player and it will not work.  So I just spent $300 for a DVD player  because that's all I can do with this device is watch DVDs. Due to the fact that I was on vacation right after the device was delivered to my home, I missed the 30 day deadline to return this device to Amazon.  I'm very disgusted by this whole ordeal and I will never buy anything from Magnavox again.
2275345
I bought 2 of these and both DVR's died in 15 months, of course out warranty. These are cheap Chinese made electronics with an even worse warranty. You should buy something better.
2077845
I thought this remote would be a universal remote able to control my VIP 722 DVR and my Yamaha R-V1105 receiver.  Completely useless if I have to use multiple remotes.  It works fine for the TV apps but nothing else.
1356703
It's probably a compatibility issue with the device to which I have it connected, but I'm getting a fairly fuzzy picture with it. I've had to switch to using a different, powered, converter box to get things to work and had to abandon this one, alas.
4946867
DVR stopped working less than 6 months old. Cannot get company to answer how to fix or cover under warranty
1662876
Plugged it into the back of my Time Warner Cable SMT-H3090 DVR via eSATA and the USB cable both and nothing.  Didn't register any extra space, no on-screen prompts recognizing the drive...nothing.  An email to Western Digital asking about it's compatibility found that according to WD, this drive is NOT compatible with my DVR.  So, back to Amazon it goes...  Oh, and as evident in the other reviews, the instructions do suck, by the way.
3481508
After reading similar experiences of reviewers here, I can confirm this product does not work without a power supply when used to switch HD video between a generic Channel Master DVR and an XBox 360, unless the XBox is turned on.  Since the product does not include a power supply, this is a huge inconvenience.  I don't think I will be inclined to buy another IOGear product in the future.
1135513
system workes well as a catv system, can't tell if it recordes or not,set up information on line is not updated so i can not use the record feature,the play back feature or the watch on your computer.  manufacture needs to keep tech info updated.
952286
This DVD did not play in my DVR, Gameseek said they could send instructions to unlock my DVR, but it was far too complicated.  I am returning the DVD set.  It cost me US$28.02 in postage to return the item to the UK.  I really got stung on this one!!!!!
4347642
To be fair I hadn't noticed in the product description that it was not HDCP compliant, but I was able to work around that.  The problem is it just does not work if  I have something plugged in to both outlets, regardless of whether or not they are both turned on or not.  I bought this to use with a Tivo mini as input and a TV and projector as outputs for daytime and nighttime viewing.  It only works if I unplug the output that I am not  using.
510882
I read reviews expecting this to plug directly into the usb, INCORRECT. If your computer does not have a tv out or a video card with an out ( most don't if you are buying an item similar). You must spend the money on the converter box or like I, you wasted ten dollars. Hope I can help someone out!
708386
I purchased this for my house and got it all hooked up by my electrician during an addition that I recently did.  Had some initial trouble trying to get it to view on a monitor and learned that it doesn't work with Mac computers.  I was able to finally view the cameras on my iphone.  My electronics, DVR, Cable box, router, etc. are all located in my laundry room closet which is adjoining the den where the TV is located.  I have since learned after weeks of attempting to make the mouse work with the DVR in another room that you cannot use a Wireless Mouse, that you cannot use an extender on the wired mouse.  Unless you have the TV or Windows computer in the same room w/ the DVR you are unable to view the cameras on a display in the home.  This is a game changer and I would not purchase this item again if I had known this.  They need to update their DVR so that it will work in modern 2016 configurations.
486933
i bought this to convert the digital output of my cable box but it cannot convert dolby digital. works only on LPCM.
3045461
Yes, I said "rendered useless".

Unless you intend to attach this device to a computer system and are willing to deal with the crappy firmware based VCD, I'd avoid this and the rest of the similar WD drives like the plague.

My Passport Essential was purchased with the intention of tethering it directly to a camera for use as a mass storage device. The VCD firmware confuses the camera to the point that even when disabled you can't be sure the writable partition will be recognized correctly.

WD have shown almost no interest in correcting their mistakes so this is the last of their drives I will buy.

Do yourself a favor, spend your money elsewhere.
4502478
This device does not work with a DirecTV Genie DVR.  It cuts out the picture and sound to the TV to which it is attached every so often for a second or two.  Nothing their tech support told me to do fixed the problem and it got worse as time went on.
3975790
Maybe I got old stock (HW version 1.0 and SW version 1.1.1) but I have had multiple difficulties with this device.  I am using the HDMI connection to my television, and if I turn on the TV before turning on the converter, the converter latches up and needs to be unplugged to recover.  Recording is hit or miss, stopping a random times. The unit has a problem with 12:00 (AM or PM) so trying to record from 11:00 to 1:00 always stops at 11:59.  It does not work with a hard drive as stated in the ad and appears to have a maximum capacity of 32 GB for a thumb drive.  The format function trashed a USB stick beyond recovery so I won't try that again.  There is a software update procedure, but no link as to where to obtain the files.  The manual offers little help..  On a positive note the sensitivity of the receiver is good.  If I only was using the converter function I would have rated it higher, but as a recorder it definitely needs work.