Western Digital My DVR Expander eSATA Edition Quick Install Guide - Manual (Page 9)

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a DVR Expander?
A: The DVR Expander is a device for adding additional storage capacity to your eSATA port-equipped DVR,
and adds up to 300 hours of additional Digital SD recording time depending on the system and signal
quality.
Q: Can I move recorded programs from my DVR to the DVR Expander?
A: No. Recorded content cannot be transferred from the DVR to the DVR Expander, and you cannot specify
where to store recorded content.
Q: How much recorded content can the DVR Expander store?
A: Storage capacity varies. A 500 GB DVR Expander stores approximately 300 hours of standard-definition TV
or approximately 60 hours of high-definition TV.
Q: Can I use the DVR Expander on more than one DVR?
A: To move the DVR Expander from one DVR to another, you must first reformat it, which erases all its current
contents.
Q: Is it necessary to defragment the DVR Expander?
A: No. The type of recorded content stored by a DVR usually does not result in fragmentation.
Q: Is the DVR Expander compatible with any DVR?
A: The DVR Expander external drive works with all Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 series DVRs.
Q: What interface do I use to connect the DVR Expander to the DVR?
A: The only option for connecting the DVR Expander to a DVR is via an external SATA (eSATA) cable.
Q: What about digital rights management (DRM) and content protection?
A: The DVR Expander is designed to work in conjunction with the DRM protection scheme that currently exists
in the Explorer 8300 series as implemented by Scientific Atlanta.
Q: Is the DVR Expander portable?
A: No, the DVR Expander is not designed to be a used as a portable device or as an attachment to a computer.
Q: What will happen if the DVR Expander is plugged into a computer?
A: You cannot view the recorded content on your DVR Expander if you connect it to a computer. To use the
DVR Expander with a computer, you must first reformat it, which erases all its current contents.
Q: Can I disconnect the DVR Expander from a DVR?
A: Do not unplug or disconnect the drive while the DVR unit is plugged in or operating. To safely disconnect
the drive from a DVR, first unplug the DVR from its power source, wait 10 seconds, and then disconnect the
DVR Expander.