Motorola External DVR Storage User Manual page 6

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This section describes how to connect an external drive to your Motorola DVR cable box
Guidelines:
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Requires connection of your external drive to the cable box's eSATA port.
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USB connection currently not supported for external drive use.
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Supports up to 16 different external drives for use with a cable box.
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Only one external drive can be connected to your DVR cable box at one time.
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Do not place your external drive directly on top of your Motorola DVR cable box. Placing your
external drive directly on top of the cable box may result in overheating and damage the external
drive.
Instructions:
1. Connect the AC power cord to the external drive and plug the external drive's AC power adapter
into an electrical outlet.
2. Allow approximately 15 to 30 seconds for the external drive to reach operating speed.
3. Connect one end of the eSATA cable to your Motorola HD/DVR cable box.
4. Connect the other end of the eSATA cable to the external drive.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Multiple External Drives:
If you already have an external drive configured for use with your cable box and would like to format
an additional drive, simply disconnect your current external drive and connect the new external drive
to the cable box. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.
If you need assistance connecting an external drive, follow the instructions on the following pages.
2 • Connecting Your External Drive
This document is uncontrolled pending incorporation in a Motorola CMS
Connecting Your External
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