Running out of space on your DirecTV DVR?
Make the most of your DirecTV System by instantly adding up to 1124 hours of Standard TV or 250 hours of High Definition programming to your DVR with Apricorn's DVR Expander
If you have a DirecTV system you have access to the largest number of High Definition channels in the industry. 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.
At a massive 2 Terabytes, the DVR Expander for DirecTV is the largest capacity DVR Expansion system on the market, allowing you to instantly add up to 1124 hours of standard TV or 250 hours of high definition programming to your DirecTV DVR.
- Instantly add up to 1124 hrs of your favorite programs to your DirecTV DVR
- 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- Whisper quiet operation
- Sturdy aluminum enclosure with convenient hideaway feet which swivel away when not in use
- Ultra-cool fan keeps drive at optimal temperatures, even in cramped TV cabinets
- Stackable design can be used in vertical or horizontal configurations
- Dual interface - Connects via DVR eSATA or USB 2.0 port
The DVR Expander's sleek design features a solid aluminum enclosure, great for heat dissipation. This is combined with a whisper quiet ultra-cool fan which keeps the enclosure at optimal temperatures, even in cramped TV cabinets. The DVR Expander's versatile, stackable design and convenient hideaway feet which swivel away when not in use, enables the drive to be used in both vertical or horizontal configurations, giving maximum flexibility for your unique entertainment center arrangement.
How many hours will the DVR Expander add to my DirecTV DVR?
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500GB |
750GB |
1TB |
1.5TB |
2TB |
| Standard TV | 281 hours | 421 hours | 562 hours | 843 hours | 1124 hours |
| High Definition TV | 62 hours | 93 hours | 125 hours | 187.5 hours | 250 hours |
Setup takes just minutes...
Setting up the DVR Expander to work with your DirecTV receiver couldn't be easier. Simply connect the DVR Expander to your DirecTV receiver eSATA port (located on the back of your system), restart your DirecTV receiver and DirecTV's Program Scheduler will instantly update to show programs recorded on the DVR Expander.
The pre-recorded programs on your DirecTV internal drive remain untouched. To view your old programs, simply disconnect the DVR Expander from your system and restart your receiver. Your original recordings from the DirecTV receiver internal drive will now show on the Program Scheduler.
Use Multiple DVR Expanders to Record, Archive and Organize Your Shows
Keeping your recordings organized is a snap with Apricorn's DVR Expander. Have one DVR Expander for all of your sporting events, one for your favorite movies and shows and one for cartoons for the kids. Now you never have to fight over recording space.
Your DirecTV receiver will play and record from the connected DVR Expander. To change to another DVR Expander, simply swap out the units and restart your DirecTV system. The Program Scheduler is automatically updated. It really is that simple!
- DVR/PVR Upgrade Hard drive
- Instantly add up to 1124 hours of Standard TV or 250 hours of High Definition proramming to your DirecTV DVR
- Dual eSATA / USB 2.0 interface
- Ultra-cool fan keeps the drive at optimal temperatures, extending the life of your hard drive
- Whisper quiet SATA hard drive
- Designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments
- Supports multiple stream high definition video
- Convenient hideaway feet swivel away when not in use
- Versatile, stackable design enables DVR Expander to be used in both vertical or horizontal configurations
- Simple and Easy to Use, 1 Plug it into the DVR, 2. Format Hard Drive, 3. Start Recording
- 1 year Warranty
- 3.5" Hard Drive and enclosure
- External Shielded eSATA Cable
- AC Power Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
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| Product Specifications |
| Data Transfer Rate: |
USB 2.0 - up to 480mbps eSATA 150 or 300 MBps (dependant on Hard drive and controller) |
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| Power Supply: |
Input/Output: 100V - 240V 50/60Hz 2A / 12V - 2A and 5V 2A |
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| Interface: |
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and eSATA |
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| Buffersize: |
8MB |
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| RPM: |
7200 |
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| Average seek time: |
12 ms |
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| Shock - non operating: |
1000G 1ms |
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| Shock - operating: |
300G 2ms |
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| Dimensions |
8.5 in (214mm) x 5.125 in (128mm) x 2 in (50.8mm) |
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| Warranty: |
1 year limited |
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| Approvals: |
FCC & CE |
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| System Requirements: |
Supported DIRECTV® DVR receivers:
HR20 & HR21
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| Comments: |
One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting. |
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