iView 3300STB Digital Converter Box

My mother was using a simpler version of this decoder for a TV that was designed for the pre-hdtv signals. It started acting strangely and unpredictably. I ordered this box to replace it. It was the cheapest option I could locate anywhere - locally or online. The box performs as expected but it doesn't seem to allow the tv tuner to control the channel. In the other setup, the tv tuner still would pull in channels but with this box we have to use the tuner built into the box. It isn't a terrible change but now 2 remotes are needed to power on the tv and then control this box.

I need a digital to analog converter for my old Sony Trinitron TV (hey it still works great) which doesn't have a digital tuner, in my spare room. After some research I got this box along with my dollar store antenna (hey it works great too) and I cant believe how well this set up works. Set up was very easy, just plug the antenna in to the back of the box and use the supplied 3 prong plugs from the box to the back of the TV do a channel scan and now I have over the air TV. the box preforms very well, it even has a channel guide, which is a plus, and digital clock. Now this is an 20 year old TV so its not flat screen hd quality but still a good clear picture.

My original review is below. I am going to up my rating on this converter box to 4 stars Like to give it 3 1/2 but better than that. Got a replacement and things seem much better. There are still many quirks like voice out of sync with video a bit on live TV. The sync issue is a little worse on recorded shows but not near as bad as my first converter box. The remote works better on replacement too. It still has a few quirks like the range is fairly short but the buttons work! The first converter box had some issues with USB drives. No matter which type I tried (USB thumb or USB HHD) would get "No USB Drive Present" after 24 or so hours. Only way to get working again is power off and power on. Still cannot fast forward recorded shows, the box just hangs up. Not even 2X FF will work without issues. Maybe there is not enough power to drive box and USB HHD? The power supply gets a little warm driving the converter box and USB HHD, so I might replace with a one of better quality. Overall for the price I am happy now. Hopefully I will not have to return here and modify my rating later. For the price it will be hard to get a better converter box from my experience. I did get an offer from seller to call their support line. My hours and their hours do not work out, but they did offer support. ----------- FIRST REVIEW BELOW ----------- When trying to use PVR function, forget it. Recording shows works, but if you try to Fast Forward, unit locks up and only way to get it back working is a hard reboot (unplug power). I have tried three (3) different USB sticks and all three made no difference. All USB sticks are of brand name, not some off brand. Even tried older USB 2 and same issue. The menu. What a joke. There are many issues, but lets take the PVR menu where you are suppose to be able to delete a show. It shows [EPG] Delete. It does nothing. This is not the only mislabeled menu option / function, just one example. The manual is a little help but be prepared to experiment to understand the remote. Seems like the manual may be out of date. Overall I just cannot bring myself to give the Iview 3300STB Converter Box more than two (2) stars. Honestly, 2 1/4 would be about right. I know the unit cost under $20, but they really hype it up. It does not come close to another brand we bought year ago for $29. If the PVR actually worked as described and menu not mislabeled, I would likely give the Iview 3300STB Converter Box 4 stars.

had 1 main issue that made it a return. i bought this specifically to record ota tv shows (and get a numbered remote too- i hate roku style modern remotes). when you record a program (on a usb stick), and then go to play it, you first get a screen of your recorded programs with identifying info, some commands, and a "preview" panel which will show a small video of recorded show you highlight. when you want to watch it full screen, you have to hit the "rec" button on the remote while the video is playing in the small preview panel to switch it to full screen. the manual says you have to hit "schedule" to go full screen which does NOT work on this model. the big problem is the command "PAGE DOWN" paired with the epg select button on the preview menu continues onscreen, in it's exact prescreen position, superimposed over the full screen picture. i find it very annoying. it not too large and is lower center right, but it's a very annoying design flaw. i tried calling iview customer service, thinking there may be an update to fix this, and was told at 2 different numbers no one was available, leave name and number. i figured out their misinformation to get full screen, and tried to give them a chance to fix the page down superimposition, but they don't seem to care much. also, the remote is super-weak and must be pointed Directly at device...which is weird because the remote also turns on a tv that is 20 feet and 180 degrees away from remote, and away from straight line of sight...3x the working front facing range of the i view device with the remote. the manual is poor, and has wrong information. i have a homework brand unit i am using but wanted to buy a backup since it is about 4 years old- before trump's tarriffs doubled? tripled? my cost. the homework unit (3.5 stars) remote went bad last year , costing close to $10 to replace. i thought i would try a different manufacturer in hope of improvements but iview has proved way worse. one star to amazon for charging 6.99 to return items to my local close ups dropoff that used to be free. now i have to drive 4 miles to amazon store, and pay to park in a highly congested traffic area to return defective items for 'free" (not counting my gas, time, aggravation).

It's really good to be able to go digital and be able to record

I had an earlier model from the same company, it lasted 15 years until the remote conked out. The quality of the image is even better.

I purchased this item to automatically record my local news from an over the air broad cast. For this I need a built-in digital clock, one that does not require the time from the broadcaster. This does not have that even though it says it does. My local news station does not broadcast a time signature so when you set a record time the system does not know when to start to record or stop. I was not impressed by the fact the unit sent to me was used, lots of scratches, box seal already broken and only Spanish instructions. I would have overlooked this if it had worked for me, but it does not. If you are buying this item to record over the air broadcast be certain that the station broadcasts a time signature.

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Product does not find incoming channels from standard non encrypted cable signals. The old VCR and TV does recognize these signals. It was our intent with this product to use the recording function and replace the VCR. However, Doesnt work that way. The company help desk repeated what was already in the user manual. Absolutely no help.