What error message are you guys receiving? Keep in mind that by default, the receiver is configured to record to a directory called movies on your USB stick or HDD so please try creating a directory called movies in all lowercase letters on your drive using your computer and try again.If it still does not work, please confirm that the recording directory is valid by going to System settings -> Recording ->Recording directoryAny connected drive should appear off the /media directory once connected. Please note that to go up a level, press the left arrow key and to go inside a directory, press the right arrow key. Once the directory you wish to use is highlighted, press the OK button to select it.To play back recordings, press the SUBT key off your remote to list recordings and select the desired one.