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Once you have finished reformatting the drive we recommend 

that  your  DVR  be  rebooted.  If  your  system  does  not  reboot 

automatically, manually reboot your DVR by holding down the 

POWER button the front of your DVR.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS! 

Your DVR and DVR Expander are now operational.

To see how much storage the DVR Expander has added to your system, 

use the LIST option as described in Step 1 on the previous page.

FAQs for Scientific Atlanta series DVR Connection

For the most recent FAQs please go to the Support page at 

www.Apricorn.com and click on DVR Expander.

How are recorded programs stored on the Scientific Atlanta DVR 

once the DVR Expander is installed?

  

Recordings are balanced between the internal hard drive on the DVR and 

the DVR Expander as follows: A recording is not split 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 Scientific Atlanta series DVR does not designate which hard drive your 

recorded  programs  have  been  stored  on.  When  the  DVR  Expander  is  not 

connected to the DVR, all the programs that were recorded to the DVR Expander 

will still be listed on the menu, but will not be available for viewing.

Why can’t I rewind or fast forward my live TV?

This is a known limitation on Time Warner

®

 systems with older software 

versions and will happen when the Scientific Atlanta DVR is recording to the 

DVR Expander. 

How  can  I  check  which  version  of  software  is  loaded  on  my 

Scientific Atlanta series DVR?

The easiest way to check which version of software is loaded on your DVR 

is to reboot your system. To reboot, hold down the POWER button on your 

DVR until the unit reboots. On rebooting, watch for a screen that shows the 

software version.

Summary of Contents for DVR External eXpander Storage System

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide pander X DVR EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM DVRe...

Page 2: ...TA port The DVR Expander has an whisper quiet ultra cool fan that whisks away heat and keeps the enclosure at optimal temperatures extending the life of your hard drive The sleek aluminum enclosure op...

Page 3: ...n 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 butt...

Page 4: ...ing 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...

Page 5: ...ou 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 eve...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...DVR Expander push the power button on the back of the DVR Expander to turn it off Connect the DVR Expander to the receiver s eSATA port 3 Push the power button on the back of the DVR Expander to turn...

Page 8: ...cTV receiver but they can only be used one at a time A restart of your receiver with a new drive attached will rebuild the scheduler showing the available shows on the drive Follow the directions belo...

Page 9: ...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...

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