- Can only be used to transfer recordings to a replacement HDD utilized on the same DVR the content was recorded on
- For example, to salvage recordings from a failed drive or in order to upgrade to a larger HDD
- For example, to salvage recordings from a failed drive or in order to upgrade to a larger HDD
- Cannot be utilized to copy one DVR's content to a different DVR.
- Each DVR encrypts their recorded content with a hardware encryption key unique to each receiver.
- Each DVR encrypts their recorded content with a hardware encryption key unique to each receiver.
- Due to the sensitivity of eSATA, I recommend installing the HDD directly into the DirecTV box.
- The firmware for the box is not stored on the HDD (HDD is solely utilized for DVR functionality).
- Most boxes have release tabs which can be accessed from the bottom of the reciever (at least HR34+).
- Tabs are accessed via square-ish access holes ~2" in depth.
- Due to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the FTC has ruled "Warranty Void" stickers are illegal (2018.04.11).
- If recieving a mounting error referencing the HDD can only be mounted
ro(Read Only):- Reciever wasn't cleanly shut down
OR - Reciever wasn't unplugged quick enough
- Then
- Redo clean shutdown procedure
- Reciever wasn't cleanly shut down