I have the new motorola qip7200 p2 dvr 500gb and i have the wd my book av dvr extender 1tb esata which is according to verizon s website is one of the supported dvr extenders. All or most of the recorded content from the tivo box and all of the content of the dvr expander will be lost once the dvr expander has been formatted by another tivo box. How do i access and play programming stored on the seagate dvr expander using a dish network 922 or hopper dvr. Frequently asked questions about the western digital my book dvr expander.
For three years, i had a wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard. Looks like tivo used to sell my book av dvr expander tivo bolt but no longer. Wd my book av dvr expander or wd my passport for mac comparing. The western digital my book dvr expander is designed to expand the amount of video and live television you can store in your dvr. Motorola qip7200 p2 and wd dvr extender my book av. Western digital refreshes my book dvr expander engadget. Installed like normal and my tivo premier indicated that it saw an external storage device. Wdbbgb0040hbknesn wdbbgb0080hbknesn wdbabt0010hbknesn wdbacw0030hbk wdbacw0020hbk. Western digital wd my book 1tb av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbk. External hard drives free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Have the bolt and looking at the expansion options for storage. How do i move programming from a dish network 922 or hopper receiver to the seagate dvr expander.
However, after trying to set it up, my tivo says its not supported. You cannot move the dvr expander from one tivo box to another. We strongly discourage anyone with a modified internal drive from using a dvr expander. Supports motorola dch3416, dch6416, dct3412, dct3416, dct6412, dct6416, dcx3400, dcx3501, dcx3510, dcx3520e, dsr630, rng200n, hdpvr630 dvrs features include. Find great deals on ebay for western digital my book av dvr expander. Wdbabt0010hbk my book av dvr expander enclosure pdf manual download. 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.
Western digital introduces my book av dvr expander. Using my dvr expander with scientific atlanta dvrs 8 frequently asked questions q. Western digital wg1s5000 my dvr expander hard drive sound. Western digital my book av dvr expander 1 tb usb 2. It is the only external storage device officially supported and recognized by tivo, but it should work with a wide range of dvrs as well.
Would the western digital my book av dvr expander 1 tb be a good plug and play option. Western digital finally releases the 1tb my dvr expander. Since it has the hardware requirements esata connector, i would like to connect it to my tivo bolt to expand recording memory. Wd debuts 1tb my book av dvr expander for heavy tv watchers. Or, transfer and store videos from your compatible camcorder to free up space for more recording. Buy the wd my book av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbk hard at a super low price. Anyone using western digital my book av dvr expander 1 tb. Using a 6tb wd ext hd as a tivo dvr expander offtopic. Im on my third dvr lost hours and hours of movies, etc. Tivo claims that the only drives they support are listed below.
Review about wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard drive usb 2. It needs to be plugged into your ac and into the esata port. How to replace the drive in a western digital dvr expander. Well, my previous 1tb my book av dvr expander from western digital went bad. Jun 23, 2010 wd debuts 1tb my book av dvr expander for heavy tv watchers dvrs are nice, and tivo units are usually even nicer. Can i use a dvr expander with my hd tivo box if the internal hard drive has been modified by myself or a third party. This item my book av tv 2tb fantom drives 2tb dvr external hard drive expander usb 3.
Western digital wg1s5000 my dvr expander hard drive michael antonoff jan 5, 2008 with a digital video recorder, youre master of the hdtv universe today, but brought to your knees tomorrow when your dvr fills up and automatically deletes the penultimate episode of dancing with the stars before youve witnessed the duel playout. Jun 22, 2010 wds my book av dvr expander also enables users to store and play back videos from 2010 or later sony hd handycam camcorders with the direct copy feature, giving consumers an easy way to offload, archive and enjoy their personal videos in one simple step without a pc. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Oct 21, 2010 one key thing to make clear in the features is that when western digital say my dvr expander, what the company really mean is my tivo expander. Wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard drive usb 2.
Can i use more than one dvr expander drive with my tivo box. Apr 21, 2016 i have 6 tb my book wdc external drive. Jul 02, 2010 western digitals 1tb my dvr expander has long been the sole option for tivo owners looking to increase their storage, and its just received a light refresh. My book av tv is built with an av optimized drive with ata7 av standard for faster recovery times and continuous streaming for smooth recording and playback.
Id recommend the blue caviar drives such as this 2tb drive. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Buy the seagate dvr expander stap2000102 hard drive 2 at a super low price. Connect the drive to a game console, bluray disc player or media player, like one from the wd tv family, to smoothly stream video to your big screen tv. Directv external dvr hard drive expander 2tb raidmirroring oyen mobius.
According to western digital, the new my book av dvr expander is tivoverified and compatible with tivo series3, tivo premier, tivo hd, and many. If you want to add more storage space to the my book av dvr expander, simply replace the internal hard drive yourself. Wd my book 1tb av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbk hard drive hispeed usb esata30 overview product description western digital my book av 1tb esata usb dvr expander external. New listing western digital wd my book av 1tb dvr expander recorder tv usb dish tivo 1.
When used with a dvr, the my book av drive expands the recording capacity of a single dvr and cannot be also used as an expander with multiple dvrs or as storage for other av devices. Does western digital have any firmware that will allow this 6tb drive to be used as a tivo dvr expander. Expand your dvr storage so you can record more of your favorite tv shows. How do i access and play programming stored on the seagate dvr expander using a dish network dvr. Buy wd 1tb my book av dvr expander external hard drive usb 2. But what good is a dvr when theres no room left to record that next critical show. Fantom drives 2tb dvr external hard drive expander usb 3. Wd my book av dvr expander wdbabt0010hbk hard drive 1 tb. Wd my book av wdbabt0010hbk 1 tb external hard drive officemax. How can i add additional storage space to the above device. The my dvr expander sits external to your tivo and is about the size of a large paperback book 5. Your entertainment plays by your rules, on your schedule. Weve been waiting for western digital to put out the 1tb my dvr expander for so long we almost thought that amazon listing a couple weeks ago was a mistake.
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