Western Digital WD5000H1S Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 5

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: How do I know whether a recorded program is on the DVR or the DVR Expander? A: On the TiVo® DVR, each recorded program is stored partly on the internal drive and partly on the DVR Expander. Q: How much recorded content can the DVR Expander store? A: A 500 GB DVR Expander can add up to 300 hours of standard definition or 60 hours of high definition storage to a compatible TiVo® DVR. Q: Can I use the DVR Expander with more than one DVR or move it from a TiVo® DVR to a different DVR? A: No. You cannot move the DVR Expander from one TiVo® DVR to another. All or most of the recorded content from the TiVo® DVR and all of the content of the DVR expander will be lost once the DVR Expander has been formatted by another DVR. Q: Can I use more than one DVR Expander drive with my TiVo® DVR? A: No. The TiVo® DVR only supports one DVR Expander. Q: Is the DVR Expander compatible with any DVR? A: The DVR Expander external drive works with selected TiVo® DVRs. For details about compatibility with TiVo® DVRs, go to www.tivo.com/expand. 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: 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. Using My DVR Expander with TiVo® DVRs | 4