DVR Expander
DVR EXTERNAL
STORAGE SYSTEM
Instantly add up to 562 hours of standard or 125 hours of
high definition recording to your DVR
The perfect companion for the Scientific Atlanta
8300 series DVR (eSATA) and Dish Network ViP
HD DVR (USB 2.0)
Compatible with a variety of DVRs with an
active eSATA or USB 2.0 port
Ultra-quiet Fanless design
Solid Aluminum enclosure - great for
heat dissipation
Whisper quiet SATA hard drive
Designed to provide enhanced
reliability in high duty cycle
environments
Supports multiple stream
high definition video
recording
Use Horizontal or
Vertical
Simple and easy to
use,
1. Plug it in to the
DVR
2. Format the drive
3. Start Recording
1 year warranty
Running out of space on your DVR?
Instantly add up to 562 hours of your favorite
programming with Apricorn's DVR Expander
The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has changed the way you watch TV, putting you in
complete control of when and how you watch the programs you love. Unfortunately
there is never enough space on the DVR hard drive to record everything you want to
watch, especially if you are recording it in high definition. When the hard drive is full you
must delete shows to free up space for the new programs you want to watch.
The DVR Expander solves the storage space problem by allowing you to instantly add up to
562 hours of standard TV or 125 hours of high definition programming with the DVR Expander
1 Terabye. Great for recording standard or high-definition programming, Apricorn’s DVR
Expander is easy to use. Simply connect to the active eSATA or USB 2.0 port on your DVR,
follow the prompts and your DVR capacity is instantly increased.
Dual USB 2.0 / eSATA connection works with a variety of DVRs
The DVR Expander includes both an eSATA and USB 2.0 connection, enabling the unit to connect
to DVRs with an active eSATA or USB port*, including Scientific Atlanta 8300 Series and 8300 HD
DVR (eSATA), provided by the many of major cable companies throughout North America and
Dish Network ViP HD DVR (USB 2.0).
The DVR Expander's robust design features a solid aluminum enclosure, great for heat dissipation, even
in cramped entertainment centers. The DVR Expander’s versatile, stackable design enables the DVR
Expanderr to be used in both vertical or horizontal configurations.
DVR Expander package includes: 500GB or 1TB DVR Expander, eSATA cable, USB 2.0 cable, AC power
adapter and Quick Start Guide.
*One Terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and
formatting.
** If you are uncertain whether your DVR supports external storage, you can check Apricorn’s website, search the internet by DVR model
number, or contact the DVR manufacturer.
DVR Expander
DVR EXTERNAL
STORAGE SYSTEM
How much recording time
will the DVR Expander
add to my DVR?
500GB
750GB
1TB
Standard TV
281 hrs
421 hrs
562 hrs
High Definition TV
62 hrs
93 hrs
125 hrs
Features
Benefits
Instant DVR Upgrade
Instantly add up to 562 hours of standard TV or 125 hours of your favorite high definition
television shows, movies and sporting events.
Compatible with Scientific
Atlana 8300 Series DVR and
Dish Network ViP HD DVR
Dual USB 2.0 / eSATA interface is compatible a variety of DVRs with an active eSATA or USB
DVR (USB 2.0)
Solid Aluminum enclosure
Aluminum enclosure is great for heat dissipation, even in cramped entertainment centers.
Ultra-quiet fanless design
No sound to disrupt your viewing experience.
Quiet, Fast and Reliable SATA
Hard Drive
The whisper quiet SATA hard drive features a large cache for lightning-fast performance and
designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments.
Supports Dual Tuner DVR
Functions
DVR Expander will support all the functions your dual tuner DVR offers, including
simultaneously recording two high definition channels while playing one back.
Simple and Easy to Use
1. Plug it in to the DVR 2. Format the drive 3. Start Recording
Versatile
Stackable design enables the DVR Expander to be used in both vertical or horizontal
configurations.
2.0 connection, including Scientific Atlanta 8300 series DVR (eSATA) and Dish Network ViP HD
Specifications
Data Transfer Rates
Up to 300 MBps SATA
Power Supply
DC Output: +5V, +12V
Interface Dual eSATA and USB 2.0
Dimensions
8.25 in x 5.5 in x 1.5 in
Warranty
1 year limited
Approvals
FCC, UL & CE
System Requirements
DVR equipped with an active eSATA or USB 2.0 port
Comments
One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity
depends on the operating environment and formatting.
Ordering Information
Apricorn Part Number: ADVRE2 - xxxx (xxxx = GBs)
For more information on DVR Expander and other innovative Apricorn products visit our website
at www.apricorn.com or call 1-800-458-5448
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