The western digital my book dvr expander is designed to expand the amount of video and live television you can store in your dvr. When i called tivo, the tech told me that the compatible western digital external drive that they sell is formated with linux. The my dvr expander sits external to your tivo and is about the size of a large paperback book 5. It needs to be plugged into your ac and into the esata port. The western digital my book av is a western digital hard drive which meets your storage needs. So in the worst case scenario a regular hd under max stress causes a blip or freeze on the tv screen. Western digital 2tb wd avgp sata iii intellipower 64 mb cache bulkoem av dvr. My book is a series of external hard drives produced by western digital.
Everything worked for a week, then suddenly i could not access my latest recorded programs the ones that were on the external drive, even though they appeared in my recorded list. Oct 07, 2015 tivo goes with an av drive because they are more reliable in handling multiple streams of time sensitive audiovideo 247. It can also be used connected to a computer, if necessary. Most dvrs use an esata connection, the only drive supported by wd for dvr use, is the my book av dvr expander line. Tivo edge for cable go beyond the cable box and get all your live, recorded and streaming tv together. Tivo bolt hard drive upgrades are a go zatz not funny. An external hard drive can also be used to turn your hd nondvr receiver into an hd dvr. Im saying the oled s3 doesnt need an expander with the blessed firmware on the hd theres a grandfather clause in its logic because people started using unofficial drives before they were announced and tivo kindly let those slide, it wont marry to certain seagates that were a known issue, but unlike all models after it, the oled s3 accepts random 1tb or lower drives externally. Tivo and some other cable co dvrs use the ehd as expanded capacity to the dvr. Wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard drive usb 2.
Please be aware that your ehd is tied to your account only. Western digital my dvr expander 1tb external esata. Using a 6tb wd ext hd as a tivo dvr expander wd community. Western digitals 500 gigabyte external hard drive plugs into the esata port on scientific atlanta explorer 8300 series dvrs leased by time warner cable, cablevision, and many other cable operators, tivo hd, and tivo series 3 models. How to replace the drive in a western digital dvr expander. The western digital my book av dvr expander enables you to record more hours of. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Western digital 2tb dvr external hard drive es009367 from. Any time you transfer it from a tivo dvr to anything else, you have to reformat it and lose all the old data on it. Oct 15, 2015 i just bought a wd my book av dvr expander because the store and the box said this product was compatible with my directv dvr hr 20 unit, and would quickly and easily add 120 hours of hd storage to my dvr the remedial instructions inside the box only showed how to plug it into the wall, and connect to my directv dvr, which i did in. Im under the impression that the s3 oled was 2tb max internal and 1tb max. The my dvr expander, which utilizes an esata connection, is perfect for consumers who need more room to store the everexpanding hd entertainment options offered by their service. Connect the esata cord to the dvr expander and tivo box. I am replacing the original 500gb hard drive in my tivo premiere series 4 with a new.
Dec 31, 2010 wd my dvr expander 1tb media hard drive pls leave some comments cheers brad. Dish also has this type of ehd service but only for turning a nondvr into a dvr using the ehd. Western digital esata external hard disk drives for sale. I just bought a wd my book av dvr expander because the store and the box said this product was compatible with my directv dvr hr 20 unit, and would quickly and easily add 120 hours of hd storage to my dvr the remedial instructions inside the box only showed how to plug it into the wall, and connect to my directv dvr, which i did in. Buy wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard drive usb 2. When trying to schedule when trying to schedule the next recording, the dvr will provide an on screen warn ing if there is insufficient space available. Jun 22, 2010 wd uses these same industryproven drives in the wd my book av dvr expander to provide consumers with a reliable highquality hd viewing experience, whether the drive is connected to a game console, bluray disc player, wd tv media player or other media playback device 2. It is possible to use the av expander for pc and dvr use, but you will need to format it every time that you want to use it on one of them. Western digital wdbabt0010hbknesn my book hard drive retail1. The western digital my book av dvr expander is available in a 1 tb size. Would the western digital my book av dvr expander 1 tb be a good plug and play option. Western digital 2tb dvr external hard drive es009367. The dvr expander is a tivo verified external device which adds storage capacity to your tivo box. Western digital wg1s5000 my dvr expander hard drive.
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Check with your cable service provider to confirm compatibility with their system. My book av dvr expander offers smooth video recording and playback with silkstream technology available via esata connection only. Just turn off the dvr 8300hd and unplug it, then plug in the my dvr expander and connect the sata cable to the my dvr expander and dvr 8300hd, then plug in the dvr 8300hd and turn it on. I want to format an external disk drive to work with my tivo hd dvr. Wd my dvr expander 1tb media hard drive pls leave some comments cheers brad. Wd my book av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbk hard drive 1.
Once you purchase an external hard drive, call us at 800333 dish 8003333474 to activate your dvr service. I tried to reboot both the dvr and the external drive several times, to no avail. Make offer western digital wd my book essential 500 gb usb 2. Tivo verified compatible with tivo series3 and tivo hd digital video recorders. Wd 2tb elements portable external hard drive usb 3. Make sure not to pinch the esata cord or run the esata cord by an amplifier, speaker, or.
Tivo claims that the only drives they support are listed below. Jan 04, 2015 installing the wd dvr expander was a breeze, and my dvr immediately recognized it. The my book av dvr expander is intended to increase the disk capacity of consumer dvrs or compatible camcorders. Since it has the hardware requirements esata connector, i would like to connect it to my tivo bolt to expand recording memory. Western digital my book av 1 tb,external,7200 rpm ebay. When i sent it back for rma, they sent me a 2 tb version of the my book av dvr expander. Does western digital have any firmware that will allow this 6tb drive to be used as a tivo dvr expander. Av optimized my book av dvr expander offers smooth video recording and playback with silkstream technology available via esata connection only. Or, transfer and store videos from your compatible camcorder to free up space for more recording. I cant find the expander in the tivo store anywhereoh well. Wdr enables consumers to instantly add more recording hours to dvrs with new my bookr av dvr expander wds my book av dvr expander allows users to keep more of their favorite movies and tv shows. Once the expander is plugged into the esata port on your tivo box, it will be married to that box. Wds my book av dvr expander instantly adds more recording hours to your dvr.
Unfollow esata dvr expander to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Western digital retail wdbabt0010hbknesn 1tb my book av. Buy the wd my book av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbk hard at a super low price. Oct 21, 2010 the my dvr expander connects via sata only, and requires a power plug as well which well get back to shortly. Expand your dvr storage so you can record more of your favorite tv shows. Formatting an external drive to work with a tivo hd dvr. Built with wd greenpower technology, the drive inside is optimized for the demands of reading and writing video as well as the high temperatures often found in entertainment centers. The tivo dvr uses the dvr expander as if it were part of the internal hard drive. Western digital my book av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbknesn 1tb.
Expand dvr storage with an external hard drive mydish. Western digital esata external hard disk drives for sale ebay. Jun 22, 2010 according to western digital, the new my book av dvr expander is tivo verified and compatible with tivo series3, tivo premier, tivo hd, and many other dvrs, including directtv r15, hr20, hr2, hr23. The my book av dvr expander is intended to increase the disk capacity of. Compatible hd receivers include wally, vip 211, 211k, and 211z. I am working with a dell inspiron 9200 laptop, running windows xp pro. The roamio does not see my dvr expander and tivo support says that it might be an unsupported device. Packaging package contents external dvr expander esata cable ac adapter quick install guide. Review about wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard drive usb 2. The expander is available with a storage capacity of 1 tb. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Availability and pricing the new tivo verified my dvr expander with 1 tb capacity is available now at select retailers and in the u.
Before i started the install, i deleted recordings that i didnt need anymore, which brought my recorded used space down to 24% after the install my recorded. View and download western digital wdbabt0010hbk my book av dvr expander user manual online. Can wd elements be used as a dvr expander as well as for. Starting with my old internal drive, i want to put that back in the tivo chassis first. The 1 tb expander will add over 140 hours of hd recording space or over 1200 hours of standard definition recording space. The my dvr expander connects via sata only, and requires a power plug as well which well get back to shortly.
However, after trying to set it up, my tivo says its not supported. Tivo and some other cable co dvr s use the ehd as expanded capacity to the dvr. However, if you change the drive in the dvr expander and own a tivo. Get the best deals on western digital esata external hard disk drives and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Any time you transfer it from a tivo dvr to anything else, you have to reformat it and lose all the old data. Essential edition, home edition, office edition, mirror edition, studio edition, premium edition, elite edition, pro edition, av dvr live edition, and the world edition. Tivo verified compatible with tivo series3 and tivo hd dvrs, the new my dvr expander is capable of storing up to 140 hours of highdefinition hd television programming based on 1 tb of hard drive storage. Add an external hard drive to your tivo hd video cnet. The mybook design isnt one that wed say was innately lounge room friendly.
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