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INTRODUCTION

Is  your  DVR  running  out  of  space?  Apricorn’s  DVR  Expander  is  the 

perfect solution for adding hundreds of hours of recording time to your 

DVR instantly.  

The DVR Expander’s versatile dual eSATA / USB 2.0 interface enables 

connection to a wide variety of DVRs, including Scientific Atlanta

®

 series 

DVRs (provided  by  many  cable  companies -  uses  eSATA  connection), 

Dish Network

®

 DVRs (via USB 2.0 connection) or any DVR with an active 

eSATA port.

The DVR Expander’s sleek aluminum enclosure operates in horizontal 

and  vertical  configurations  and  the  high  capacity 

SATA  hard  drive  is 

designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments.  

In addition, the DVR Expander will support all the functions your DVR 

offers, including 

simultaneously 

recording two high definition channels 

while playing one back.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Apricorn DVR Expander

Quick Start Guide

DVR Expander and stand

eSATA to eSATA Cable

AC Adapter 

USB Cable

Summary of Contents for DVR Expander

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...tion Dish Network DVRs via USB 2 0 connection or any DVR with an active eSATA port The DVR Expander s sleek aluminum enclosure operates in horizontal and vertical configurations and the high capacity SATA hard drive is designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments In addition the DVR Expander will support all the functions your DVR offers including simultaneously recordi...

Page 3: ...e power switch on the back of the DVR Expander to turn it off Now connect one end of the eSATA cable to the back of the DVR Expander and the 4 other end to the eSATA port on the back of the DVR Push the power button on the back of the DVR Expander to turn it on The LED 5 light should start to glow There will likely be about a 15 second digital freeze in which your DVR will not 6 respond to any com...

Page 4: ...lit between an internal hard drive and the DVR Expander The DVR automatically stores complete program using space available logic If the DVR Expander has more space available the DVR Expander stores the next recording If the internal hard drive on the DVR has more space available its internal hard drive will store the next recording Why aren t my recorded programs available for playback The Scient...

Page 5: ...e Currently you can only connect one USB device to the receiver at one time however you can connect multiple DVR Expanders one at a time for example to dedicate one DVR Expander for movies and one for sporting events Push the power button on the back of the DVR Expander to turn it on The 4 LED light should start to glow You will see a pop up message asking if you want to reformat the drive 5 If yo...

Page 6: ...he event is no longer available due to an equipment return for example the content can still be viewed using a compatible receiver or replacement receiver on the account Ensure the DVR Expander is kept in a cool well ventilated location for optimum hard drive longevity Do not move the drive while it is on Content transferred to the DVR Expander is only listed under the USB Storage option it is mov...

Page 7: ...st of shows from the hard drive previously used but shows will not be accessible When power cycling with the DVR Expander attached DirecTV will rebuild the 5 scheduler listing to the attached drive Scheduled programs will automatically record to the current drive in this case the DVR Expander The old recordings on your DirecTV receiver will remain but will not be shown on the DirecTV scheduler To ...

Page 8: ... sold by Apricorn 3 By modification of the product or 4 As a result of service alternation or repair by anyone other than Apricorn and shall be void This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear No other warranty either express or implied including any warranty or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose has been or will be made by or on behalf of Apricorn or by operation of law wi...

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