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About the Iomega
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DVR Expander
• Connects to the eSATA connector on compatible Scientific Atlanta Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) to provide
additional storage capacity for your recordings
• Stores up to 300 hours of standard-definition TV or 60 hours of high-definition TV
• No setup required – recording location is automatically managed by the DVR
• Works with Scientific Atlanta DVRs with a compatible eSATA connector*
*NOTE:
The Iomega DVR Expander might not be compatible in all cable TV systems.
Quick Install Instructions
CAUTION!
Before connecting the Iomega DVR Expander, make sure both it and the DVR box are unplugged from
power.
1. Turn off power to your DVR and disconnect its power cord. Wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Connect the included eSATA cable to the back of the Iomega DVR Expander and to the SATA connector
on the DVR box.
3. Connect the power supply to the back of the Iomega DVR Expander and to an AC outlet.
NOTE:
The Iomega DVR Expander requires continuous power to operate correctly. Do not connect the power
supply to a switched outlet or to the back of the DVR box.
CAUTION!
Do not move the Iomega DVR Expander when it is powered on.
4. Plug in the power cord for the DVR box, then turn the DVR on.
5. If the DVR asks to format the drive, press the yellow-A button on your DVR remote control. When the drive is
ready to use, the DVR will show a banner indicating that the drive is working correctly.
NOTE:
If you use the Iomega DVR Expander with another device and then reconnect it to the DVR, the DVR
will display the format banner. Press the yellow-A button on the DVR remote control to format the drive. Any
recordings on the Iomega DVR Expander will be erased.
Using the Iomega DVR Expander
Your DVR will automatically use the available storage capacity on the Iomega DVR Expander. When the Iomega
DVR Expander is first connected, the recording space reported by your DVR will show a higher percentage of
available space and a lower percentage of used space. When recording TV programs, the DVR will automatically
store them on either its internal hard drive or the Iomega DVR Expander depending on which location has the
most available space.
CAUTION!
Do not disconnect the Iomega DVR Expander or unplug it from power. This could cause the DVR to stop
recording or not provide enough space for future recordings.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• You cannot specify the location for recordings or move recordings from the DVR to the Iomega DVR
Expander. The location for recordings is automatically controlled by the DVR.
• You cannot move the Iomega DVR Expander from one DVR to another. If you connect the Iomega DVR
Expander to another DVR, the DVR box will display the format banner. Formatting the DVR Expander will
erase any recordings.
• The Iomega DVR Expander is compatible only with Scientific Atlanta DVRs that have an eSATA connector in
cable TV systems supporting eSATA.
• You cannot use the Iomega DVR Expander on a computer without reformatting it. This will erase any
recordings from the drive. If the Iomega DVR Expander is formatted for use on a computer, you will need to
format it again when you reconnect to the DVR box.
