Western Digital My DVR Expander, 500 GB
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1. TiVo DVR by reattaching the AC power cord then follow the on screen instructions Front Power LED Rear Kensington Security Slott eSATA Connector Power Supply Connector Step 2 Power Connection Step 3 SATA Connection to TiVo DVR For more information on the Kensington Security Slot visit www kensington com Using My DVR Expander with TiVo DVRs 2 Permanently Removing the DVR Expander Under normal operating conditions there is no reason to remove the DVR Expander Removing the DVR Expander does not allow you to play your recordings on a different DVR Because each recording is distributed equally between the DVR s internal drive and the DVR Expander you cannot gain additional storage by using more than one DVR Expander You should only remove the DVR Expander if you wish to stop using it CAUTION If you permanently remove the DVR Expander you will lose all or most of your existing recordings on both the DVR and the DVR Expander 1 Power off the compatible TiVo DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord 2 Disconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable from the DVR Expander 3 Plug in the DVR s power cord and follow the onscreen instructions Temporarily Disconnecting the DVR Expander Follow these instructions when temporarily disconnecting the DVR Expander to clean or move your entertainment center for example CAUTION Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before disconnecting t2. serviceable parts Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD approved service center Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service If this Product requires maintenance either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support wdc com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization RMA If it is determined that the Product may be defective you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return An unauthorized return i e one for which an RMA number has not been issued will be returned to you at your expense Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container prepaid and insured to the address provided on your return paperwork Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product To conclusively establish the period of warranty check the warranty expiration serial number required via support wdc com WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause recovery of lost data or data contained in any Product placed in its possession Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product in the course of its normal use will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year unless otherwise required by law and will conform to WD s specification therefor This limited warranty
3. 0 GB DVR Expander stores approximately 300 hours of standard definition TV or approximately 60 hours of high definition TV Q Can I use the DVR Expander on more than one DVR A gt p P PO gt D Q A Q A 9 U To move the DVR Expander from one DVR to another you must first reformat it which erases all its current contents Is it necessary to defragment the DVR Expander No The type of recorded content stored by a DVR usually does not result in fragmentation Is the DVR Expander compatible with any DVR The DVR Expander external drive works with all Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 series DVRs What interface do I use to connect the DVR Expander to the DVR The only option for connecting the DVR Expander to a DVR is via an external SATA eSATA cable What about digital rights management DRM and content protection The DVR Expander is designed to work in conjunction with the DRM protection scheme that currently exists in the Explorer 8300 series as implemented by Scientific Atlanta Is the DVR Expander portable No the DVR Expander is not designed to be a used as a portable device or as an attachment to a computer What will happen if the DVR Expander is plugged into a computer You cannot view the recorded content on your DVR Expander if you connect it to a computer To use the DVR Expander with a computer you must first reformat it which erases all its current contents Can I disconnect the
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5. DVR Expander from a DVR Do not unplug or disconnect the drive while the DVR unit is plugged in or operating To safely disconnect the drive from a DVR first unplug the DVR from its power source wait 10 seconds and then disconnect the DVR Expander sing My DVR Expander with Scientific Atlanta DVRs 8 Q Where should I place the DVR Expander drive in an entertainment center A It is up to you However do not obstruct the front panels of the DVR Expander drive as this will reduce its cooling airflow Note Some electronic components have vent holes in the tops and sides allowing heat to escape Do not stack the DVR Expander on top of or block the vent holes of other components in your entertainment center Q How will I know when the DVR Expander drive is almost out of recording space A When trying to schedule the next recording the DVR will provide an on screen warning if there is insufficient space available If this is the case you may need to delete some previously recorded programs Q What if my DVR malfunctions or my cable provider decides to upgrade or swap out my DVR with a new one A Any previously recorded content on your DVR Expander will not be available for viewing on your new DVR and the DVR Expander will have to be reformatted before use causing all recordings that were previously saved to be erased Using My DVR Expander with Scientific Atlanta DVRs 9 Warranty Information This product contains no user
6. My DVR Expander Quick Install Guide Western Digital Before Getting Started Kit Contents DVR Expander eSATA cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide Handling Precautions DVR Expander CAUTION This product contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or an authorized WD service center Do not drop or jolt the drive Do not use the drive as a portable device Do not move the drive while it is powered on Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself o Do not open the external drive case as this will void the warranty Do not block air slots on the top or rear of the enclosure Do not stack anything on the drive that may block ventilation Do not pinch the eSATA cord Do not run the eSATA cord by an amplifier speaker or any other device with a strong magnetic field AC Adapter Quick Install Guide My DVR Expander Before Getting Started 1 Using My DVR Expander with TiVo DVRs Connecting the DVR Expander 1 Power off the compatible TiVo DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord Note For a list of compatible TiVo DVRs visit www tivo com expand 2 Connect the eSATA cable to the DVR Expander and TiVo DVR 3 Connect the AC power cord to the DVR Expander and electrical outlet The power LED illuminates 4 Wait approximately 15 seconds for the hard drive to reach operating speed 5 Power on the
7. der on page 3 Programs are not recorded when the DVR Expander is disconnected Where should I place the DVR Expander drive in an entertainment center It is up to you However do not obstruct the front panels of the DVR Expander drive as this will reduce its cooling airflow Note Some electronic components have vent holes in the tops and sides allowing heat to escape Do not stack the DVR Expander on top of or block the vent holes of other components in your entertainment center Q How will I know when the DVR Expander drive is almost out of recording space A The TiVo DVR uses the DVR Expander as if it were part of the internal hard drive When trying to schedule the next recording the DVR will provide an on screen warning if there is insufficient space available If this is the case you may need to delete some previously recorded programs What if my DVR malfunctions or needs to be replaced Any previously recorded content on your DVR Expander will not be available for viewing on your new DVR and the DVR Expander will have to be reformatted before use causing all recordings that were previously saved to be erased Using My DVR Expander with TiVo DVRs 5 Using My DVR Expander with Scientific Atlanta DVRs Connecting the DVR Expander to a DVR 1 2 A eSATA Connector Check the recording space on your digital video recorder DVR Write down the percentage of used and available space then power
8. he AC adapter from the DVR Expander 1 Power off the compatible TiVo DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord 2 Disconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable from the DVR Expander Reconnecting the DVR Expander after Temporary Disconnection 1 Reconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable to the DVR Expander 2 Power on the TiVo DVR by reattaching the AC power cord Using My DVR Expander with TiVo DVRs 3 Frequently Asked Questions Q A DO Q A The DVR Expander external drive works with selected TiVo DVRs For details about compatibility with TiVo gt 9 gt 9 gt e What is a DVR Expander The DVR Expander is a device for adding additional storage capacity to your eSATA port equipped DVR and adds up to 300 hours of additional Digital SD recording time depending on the system and signal quality How do I know whether a recorded program is on the DVR or the DVR Expander On the TiVo DVR each recorded program is stored partly on the internal drive and partly on the DVR Expander How much recorded content can the DVR Expander store A500 GB DVR Expander can add up to 300 hours of standard definition or 60 hours of high definition storage to a compatible TiVo DVR Can I use the DVR Expander with more than one DVR or move it from a TiVo DVR to a different DVR No You cannot move the DVR Expander from one TiVo DVR to another All or most of the recorded content fr
9. nder is not working correctly with your DVR follow these steps Disconnect the power cable from the DVR Disconnect the power adapter from the DVR Expander Disconnect the eSATA cable from the DVR and the DVR Expander Securely reconnect the eSATA cable to the DVR Expander and reconnect to the DVR Reconnect the power adapter to the DVR Expander and wait approximately 15 seconds for the drive to power on Reconnect the power cable to the DVR the procedure above does not resolve the problem follow these steps to determine whether the problem is with the DVR or with the DVR Expander 1 2 3 4 U Disconnect the power cable from the DVR Disconnect the power cord from the DVR Expander Disconnect the eSATA cable from the DVR and the DVR Expander Reconnect the power adapter to the DVR sing My DVR Expander with Scientific Atlanta DVRs 7 Frequently Asked Questions Q What is a DVR Expander A The DVR Expander is a device for adding additional storage capacity to your eSATA port equipped DVR and adds up to 300 hours of additional Digital SD recording time depending on the system and signal quality Q Can I move recorded programs from my DVR to the DVR Expander A No Recorded content cannot be transferred from the DVR to the DVR Expander and you cannot specify where to store recorded content Q How much recorded content can the DVR Expander store A Storage capacity varies A50
10. off the DVR and disconnect its power cord Connect the AC adapter cord to the DVR Expander and electrical outlet as shown below The power LED illuminates CAUTION Do not connect to the auxiliary power connector on the back of the DVR as it is not an adequate power source for external drives Connect the eSATA cable to the DVR Expander and DVR Power on the DVR Check the recording space on your DVR If the DVR Expander was detected properly by the DVR the percentage of used space should be decreased and the percentage of available space should be increased If the DVR Expander was not detected properly disconnect the drive as described in Disconnecting the DVR Expander in the next section then repeat the steps above Front Power LED Rear Kensington Security Slott Power Supply Connector Step 2 Power Connection Step 3 eSATA Connection to DVR For more information on the Kensington Security Slot visit www kensington com Using My DVR Expander with Scientific Atlanta DVRs 6 Disconnecting the DVR Expander CAUTION Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the AC adapter from the DVR Expander 1 2 With the DVR off disconnect its power cord either from the back of the DVR and from the electrical outlet Disconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable from the DVR Expander Troubleshooting If 1 aR WN 6 If the DVR Expa
11. om the TiVo DVR and all of the content of the DVR expander will be lost once the DVR Expander has been formatted by another DVR Can I use more than one DVR Expander drive with my TiVo DVR No The TiVo DVR only supports one DVR Expander Is the DVR Expander compatible with any DVR DVRs go to www tivo com expand What interface do I use to connect the DVR Expander to the DVR The only option for connecting the DVR Expander to a DVR is via an external SATA eSATA cable Is the DVR Expander portable No the DVR Expander is not designed to be a used as a portable device or as an attachment to a computer What will happen if the DVR Expander is plugged into a computer You cannot view the recorded content on your DVR Expander if you connect it to a computer To use the DVR Expander with a computer you must first reformat it which erases all its current contents Using My DVR Expander with TiVo DVRs 4 Q Can I disconnect the DVR Expander from a DVR A Do not unplug or disconnect the drive while the DVR unit is plugged in or operating To safely disconnect the drive from a DVR first unplug the DVR from its power source wait 10 seconds and then disconnect the DVR Expander Disconnecting the DVR Expander will cause the DVR to restart It will not recover until the DVR Expander is reconnected and the DVR is subsequently restarted or the drive is permanently removed see Permanently Removing the DVR Expan
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