Western Digital My DVR Expander eSATA Edition Quick Install Guide

My DVR Expander

Quick Install Guide

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Kit Contents

Before Getting Started

Kit Contents

• DVR Expander

•eSATA cable

• AC adapter

• Quick Install Guide

Handling Precautions

DVR Expander

eSATA Cable

AC Adapter

CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to
authorized WD personnel or an authorized WD service center.

• Do not drop or jolt the drive.

• Do not use the drive as a portable device.

• Do not move the drive while it is powered on.

• Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself.

• Do not open the external drive case, as this will void the warranty.

• Do not block air slots on the top or rear of the enclosure.

• Do not stack anything on the drive that may block ventilation.

• Do not pinch the eSATA cord.

• Do not run the eSATA cord by an amplifier, speaker, or any other device with a
strong magnetic field.

Quick Install Guide

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Using My DVR Expander with TiVo® DVRs

Connecting the DVR Expander

1. Power off the compatible TiVo® DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord.
Note: For a list of compatible TiVo DVRs, visit www.tivo.com/expand.

2. Connect the eSATA cable to the DVR Expander and TiVo

3. Connect the AC power cord to the DVR Expander and electrical outlet. The power LED illuminates.

4. Wait approximately 15 seconds for the hard drive to reach operating speed.

5. Power on the TiVo

Front

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DVR by reattaching the AC power cord, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Power LED

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DVR.

Rear

eSATA Connector

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For more information on the Kensington Security Slot, visit www.kensington.com.

Kensington
Security Slot

Power Supply
Connector

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Power Connection

Step 2

Step 3 SATA Connection to TiVo® DVR

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Permanently Removing the DVR Expander

Under normal operating conditions, there is no reason to remove the DVR Expander. Removing the DVR
Expander does not allow you to play your recordings on a different DVR. Because each recording is distributed
equally between the DVR’s internal drive and the DVR Expander, you cannot gain additional storage by using
more than one DVR Expander. You should only remove the DVR Expander if you wish to stop using it.

CAUTION: If you permanently remove the DVR Expander, you will lose all or most of your existing recordings
on both the DVR and the DVR Expander.

1. Power off the compatible TiVo

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DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord.

2. Disconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable from the DVR Expander.

3. Plug in the DVR's power cord and follow the onscreen instructions.

Temporarily Disconnecting the DVR Expander

Follow these instructions when temporarily disconnecting the DVR Expander (to clean or move your
entertainment center, for example).

CAUTION: Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the AC adapter
from the DVR Expander.

1. Power off the compatible TiVo

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DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord.

2. Disconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable from the DVR Expander.

Reconnecting the DVR Expander after Temporary Disconnection

1. Reconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable to the DVR Expander.

2. Power on the TiVo

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DVR by reattaching the AC power cord.

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