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Removing the DVR Expander

Turn off the power button on the DirecTV receiver.

1. 

Turn off the DVR Expander using the power button on the back of the 

2. 

unit.

Disconnect the DVR Expander from the eSATA port of the receiver and 

3. 

unplug the DVR Expander from the AC Adapter in the wall.

Restart the DirecTV receiver. While rebooting, the DirecTV scheduler will 

4. 

rebuild to the receiver’s internal drive.

To view the shows on the receiver, select the “List” button to view the 

5. 

pre-recorded programs list.

Using Multiple DVR Expander’s with your DirecTV receiver

Multiple drives can be used with your DirecTV 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 below to change the system out with a new external 

drive:

Turn off the power button on the DirecTV receiver.

1. 

Turn off the DVR Expander using the power button on the back of the 

2. 

unit.

Disconnect the DVR Expander from the eSATA port of the receiver and 

3. 

unplug the DVR Expander from the AC Adapter in the wall.

Connect the new DVR Expander to the receiver and the AC Adapter and 

4. 

turn the DVR Expander on.

Restart the DirecTV receiver. While rebooting, the DirecTV scheduler will 

5. 

rebuild to the newly attached drive.

To view the shows on the receiver, select the “List” button to view the 

6. 

pre-recorded programs list.

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...

Page 10: ...www apricorn com 12191 Kirkham Road Poway CA U S A 92064 1 858 513 2000...

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