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Connecting a SATA Drive to a DVR
Upgrading the Recording Storage Capacity your Scientific Atlanta 8300 DVR
Steps to Connect your DVR to SATA Drive:
• Verify your DVR supports an external SATA drive
• Get an SATA external drive with a SATA connector
• Connect the Scientific Atlanta 8300 to the drive using the
eSATA to SATA cable
• Connect the data cable for the SATA drive to the 8300HD.
• Make sure that both the 8300HD and the external SATA
drive are unplugged from power.
• Plug in power to the external SATA drive.
• Plug in the 8300HD power cord, and then turn on the
8300HD.
• Plug back in drive 8300 should now notice the new drive. If
it is a new drive or one used on another device, you will be
asked to format it. Follow the on-screen instructions. It
should ask you "Format this drive now?" (Press A)" After
formatting, external storage should be usable by DVR
• If the drive is already formatted and will work with this
8300HD, you will get a confirmation that the drive is work-
ing.
• Power off cable box for 10 seconds before turning off exter-
nal drive.
Guidelines for Using the External SATA Hard Disk
The external SATA hard disk drive requires continuous power. If the SATA drive loses power while the Explorer 8300HD is
plugged in, the 8300HD may stop current recordings or not provide enough space for future recordings. Follow these guidelines
for using the SAT A drive:
• Do not plug in the power cord for the SATA drive to a switched outlet or to the AC outlet on the 8300HD.
• Do not turn off, disconnect, or unplug the SATA drive while the 8300HD is plugged in.
Recommendations for the SATA Drive
At a minimum, your SATA drive should have these capabilities:
• External SATA Connector - eSATA or SATA 1/: Cable and Connector
• Drive Speed: 7200 RPM (5400 RPM without Multi-room); 133 MB/sec
• Capacity: Only one SATA drive can be connected to the 8300HD. The 8300HD will not support a separate port multiplier.
• SATA Drive Power: The SATA drive should power on when plugged in and should not be controlled by a switch.
• If you have questions contact your cable service provider for a list of external SATA hard disk drives.
Add a Serial ATA Drive to a Scientific-Atlanta 8300 DVR
Digital video recorders (DVRs) are revolutionizing the way people watch television, offering unprecedented control
over how and when you watch. DVRs are so useful that users can quickly fill them up saving programs. Now you can
add hundreds of hours of additional storage to your DVR with just a SATA drive, engineered expressly for use with
DVRs.