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Question posted by dhebert on January 11th, 2011

Power Cord Replacement

What type of power voltage cord is needed. I lost the one that came with it and have tried another one but the book will not turn on?

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Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2

Before Getting Started | 1 Quick Install Guide My DVR Expander - 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 3

... hard drive to the DVR Expander and electrical outlet. Step 3 SATA Connection to the DVR Expander and TiVo® DVR. 3. Connect the AC power cord to reach operating speed. 5. The power LED illuminates. 4. Power on the TiVo® DVR by disconnecting the AC power cord. Connect the eSATA cable to TiVo® DVR Using My DVR Expander with TiVo® DVRs Connecting the DVR Expander...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4

... Disconnect the AC adapter cord and eSATA cable from the DVR Expander. Permanently Removing the DVR Expander Under normal operating conditions, there is distributed equally between the DVR's internal drive and the DVR Expander, you cannot gain additional storage by using it. Power on the TiVo® DVR by reattaching the AC power cord. Plug in the DVR's power cord and follow the onscreen...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 5

... My DVR Expander with selected TiVo® DVRs. A: A 500 GB DVR Expander can the DVR Expander store? You cannot move it to a compatible TiVo® DVR. The TiVo® DVR only supports one DVR Expander drive with any DVR? Q: How much recorded content can add up to 300 hours of the recorded content from a TiVo® DVR to a DVR is not designed to be lost once the DVR Expander has...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 6

...stack the DVR Expander on your new DVR, and the DVR Expander will I know when the DVR Expander drive is almost out of the internal hard drive. A: Do not unplug or disconnect the drive while the DVR unit is disconnected. Programs are not recorded when the DVR Expander is plugged in your DVR Expander will cause the DVR to escape. Disconnecting the DVR Expander will not be replaced...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 7

... of the DVR, as it is not an adequate power source for external drives. 3. Step 3 eSATA Connection to the DVR Expander and DVR. 4. CAUTION: Do not connect to the auxiliary power connector on your digital video recorder (DVR). Check the recording space on the back of used and available space, then power off the DVR and disconnect its power cord. 2. Front Power LED Rear...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 8

Disconnect the power adapter from the DVR. 2. Reconnect the power cable to power on. 6. Disconnect the power cable from the DVR Expander. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the DVR. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the DVR Expander. 3. Reconnect the power adapter to the DVR Expander, and wait approximately 15 seconds for the drive to the DVR. Reconnect the power adapter to...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 9

... drive while the DVR unit is a DVR Expander? Using My DVR Expander with any DVR? A 500 GB DVR Expander stores approximately 300 hours of standard-definition TV or approximately 60 hours of recorded content stored by Scientific Atlanta. A: To move recorded programs from one DVR? Q: Is the DVR Expander compatible with Scientific Atlanta DVRs | 8 A: The DVR Expander is via an external...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 10

... and sides allowing heat to escape. A: Any previously recorded content on your entertainment center. Using My DVR Expander with a new one? A: When trying to upgrade or swap out my DVR with Scientific Atlanta DVRs | 9 If this will I place the DVR Expander drive in an entertainment center? Note: Some electronic components have to be erased. Q: How will reduce its...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 11

...labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is...Support Services If you need additional information or help...Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Specifications subject to products sold as found at WD's option, the repair or replacement...via support.wdc.com. and My DVR Expander is applicable only to change without... loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data, or...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

...; Series3™ and TiVo® HD DVRs. The DVR Expander is designed to expand the recording capacity of the programming source, ...DVR. delete less. Your results may vary. External Storage My DVR ExpanderTM Record More TV Shows Quiet and Cool Instant Storage Record more TV shows, sporting events, and movies. • Compatible - A unique no-fan passive cooling system and special hard drive...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 2

...of certain hazardous substances in new equipment, and consists of restrictions on operating environment. My DVR Expander Physical Specifications 1 500 GB Formatted capacity User sectors per drive 500,107 MB 976,773,168 Product Specifications Data transfer rate RoHS compliant2 Limited warranty3 3 Gb/s (maximum) Yes 1 year Product Dimensions Height Length Width Weight 6.78 in. (172.2 mm...

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