Apricorn DVR External eXpander Storage System Manuale utente

Quick Start Guide

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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

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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 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 operates in horizontal

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designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments.

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

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channels while playing one back.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Apricorn DVR Expander

Quick Start Guide

DVR Expander

eSATA to eSATA Cable

AC Adapter

USB Cable

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Connecting to Scientic Atlanta®series DVRs

Before starting the connection of your DVR Expander, check the current amount of1. free space on your DVR. While this process varies depending on your DVR, many

DVRs show this information in the LIST option (press the LIST button on the DVR

remote control to access this option.) The amount of current used space is shown

as % full on the DVR.

When connecting your DVR Expander, check that the DVR Expander ON/OFF2. switch, located on the back of the unit is in the OFF position. Connect the AC

adapter to the back of the DVR Expander, then connect the other end of the AC

cable to suitable power supply that will always stay on (like a wall outlet). Never

connect the DVR Expander to the AC plug on the back of the DVR.

Verify that the DVR Expander is turned off by observing the front panel. At this3. point there should not be any lights on the DVR Expander. If there is a light glowing

on the front of the DVR Expander, push the power button 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 the4. 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 LED5. light should start to glow.

There will likely be about a 15 second digital freeze in which your DVR will not6. respond to any commands while it recognizes the newly attached DVR Expander.

Formatting the DVR Expander

Once your DVR recognizes the DVR Expander the following message or similar

should appear on the TV screen:

Attention

Format this external hard drive with this DVR?

Note: Any existing recordings on the external drive will be erased.

If you press C cancel, the external storage device will not be available

A yes, Format C cancel

Press Ato format the drive (Formatting will take several minutes)

Note: After it is complete you will get the message below

Attention

The formatting of the hard drive was successful. The external storage device

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power from the DVR, and then wait 10 seconds before disconnecting

Exit Close

Press Exit to close the banner

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Once you have nished 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 Scientic 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 Scientic 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

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

connectedtotheDVR,alltheprogramsthatwererecordedtotheDVRExpander

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

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DVR Expander.

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

Scientic 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.

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Connection to Dish Network®DVRs

To nd out if your Dish Network DVR model is compatible with DVR Expander, please

check on the Dish Network website at www.dishnetwork.com.

Check that the DVR Expander ON/OFF switch, located on the back of the1. unit is in the OFF position. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the DVR

Expander, then connect the other end of the AC cable to suitable power

supply that will always stay on (like a wall outlet). Never connect the DVR

Expander to the AC plug on the back of the DVR.

Verify that the DVR Expander is turned off by observing the front panel. At2. this point there should not be any lights on the DVR Expander. If there is

a light glowing on the front of the DVR Expander, push the power button

on the back of the DVR Expander to turn it off.

Connect the DVR Expander to one of the receiver’s two USB 2.0 ports.3. Note: 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. The4. LED light should start to glow.

You will see a pop-up message asking if you want to reformat the drive.5. If you select Yes, anything stored on the DVR Expander is erased. If you

select No, you cannot transfer DISH Network content until you select Yes

and the drive is reformatted. Afterwards, the satellite receiver reboots.

Call 888-241-2205 to activate the feature. You will pay a one-time Archiving6. Activation fee, which covers all compatible receivers on your account.

Getting Started with the Multimedia Menu

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the remote control, then

select USB Storage).

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see a list of the programs

stored on the DVR

Expander.

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to transfer pre-recorded

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Recordings list to the

DVR Expander.

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Restoring and Playing from DVR Expander

Choose Restore to transfer selected events from the DVR Expander back to the satellite receiver’s

internal hard drive.

Use Play to view the event directly from the DVR Expander.

Use Delete to remove unneeded events.

Considerations for Dish Network DVRs

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receiver model listed on the System Information screen (accessed by

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Only use the DVR Expander with a DISH Network DVR receiver — do not use the drive for other purposes (for example, connecting to your

computer).

If content contains copy protection that will impact transferring to the hard drive, you will see a pop-up message with more information.*

Currently, content on the hard drive can only be viewed using the receiver it came from. If the receiver that originally recorded the 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

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Troubleshooting

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Attached under External USB Devices, the receiver does not recognize the

hard drive. Disconnect any device connected to the other USB port, then

reset the receiver with only the DVR Expander connected to see if the

receiver recognizes the hard drive after the reset. If not, the hard drive is not

compatible.

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search for “copy protection.”

Choose Restore to transfer selected events from the DVR Expander back to the satellite receiver’s internal hard drive.

Use Play to view the event directly from the external hard drive. Use Delete to remove unneeded events.

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Connection to DirecTV®DVRs

To nd out if your DirecTV DVR model is compatible with DVR Expander, please check

on the DirecTV website at www.directv.com.

DirecTV can only accept 1 hard drive as a recordable device (internal hard

drive or external hard drive).

Multiple external hard drives can be used, however, the system must be power cycled

after adding the drive to rebuild available content.

Check that the DVR Expander ON/OFF switch, located on the back of the1. unit is in the OFF position. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the DVR

Expander, then connect the other end of the AC cable to suitable power

supply that will always stay on (like a wall outlet). Never connect the DVR

Expander to the AC plug on the back of the DVR.

Verify that the DVR Expander is turned off by observing the front panel. At2. this point there should not be any lights on the DVR Expander. If there is a

light glowing on the front of the 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 it on. The4. LED light should start to glow.

Turn off the power button on the DirecTV receiver. Wait 15 seconds and5. then re-start the DirecTV receiver.

Note: If the receiver is not power cycled after attaching the external drive,

you will see list of shows from the hard drive previously used but shows will

not be accessible.

When rebooting with the DVR Expander attached, DirecTV will rebuild6. the 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 show your old recordings you will have

to detach the DVR Expander and restart your system.

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the DirecTV receiver. A complete re-start

will need to be done after changing to a

new drive. After a re-start, all programs

on the current drive will be accessible.

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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 the2. unit.

Disconnect the DVR Expander from the eSATA port of the receiver and3. unplug the DVR Expander from the AC Adapter in the wall.

Restart the DirecTV receiver. While rebooting, the DirecTV scheduler will4. rebuild to the receiver’s internal drive.

To view the shows on the receiver, select the “List” button to view the5. pre-recorded programs list.

Using Multiple DVR Expander’s with your DirecTV receiver

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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 the2. unit.

Disconnect the DVR Expander from the eSATA port of the receiver and3. unplug the DVR Expander from the AC Adapter in the wall.

Connect the new DVR Expander to the receiver and the AC Adapter and4. turn the DVR Expander on.

Restart the DirecTV receiver. While rebooting, the DirecTV scheduler will5. rebuild to the newly attached drive.

To view the shows on the receiver, select the “List” button to view the6. pre-recorded programs list.

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WARRANTY

One Year Warranty:

Apricorn offers a 1-year warranty on the DVR Expander against defects in materials and workmanship

under normal use. The warranty period is effective from the date of purchase either directly from

Apricorn or an authorized reseller.

Disclaimer and terms of the warranties:

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YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR INVOICE DISPLAYING THE DATE OF PRODUCT PURCHASE.

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TO FOLLOW THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS INSTRUCTION GUIDE: 2. BY THE USE



OR 4. AS A RESULT OF SERVICE, ALTERNATION OR REPAIR BY ANYONE OTHER THAN APRICORN AND



          

 

OR ON BEHALF OF APRICORN OR BY OPERATION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS



APRICORN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE BY VIRTUE OF THIS WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY

          





12191 Kirkham Road

Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064

1-858-513-2000 www.apricorn.com

CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:

1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com)

This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information.

2. E-mail us at [email protected].

3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448.

Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to

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www.apricorn.com

12191 Kirkham Road

Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064

1-858-513-2000

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