Can an external HD be connected to the USB port for use as a DVR on this receiver (like the 211k)?
199826
No the 222 receiver will not do that. If you will look up the specs of this receiver on Dish.com you will find that the 222 in NOT compatible with using a Hard Drive as DVR.
2108505
I don't think so. It seems it will only work with the 211 series boxes from the documentation.
520660
I'm looking at ir. It is a diagnostic port only, you cannot show video from a USB drive, but you should be able to get power from it. Good luck.
840971
Yes this needs to be connected to a power source and also to a security dvr with a hard drive. You can copy files to USB flash drive.
141388
OK, so if I have my external Blu-ray burner USB to my computer, and an external HDD USB to the DVR, I can record to the external HDD, then move the HDD to my computer to transfer video to my blu-ray burner would this work?
1769519
How do you expect connecting an external drive to a TV to make any sense?!?
521582
I have not tested this, but I see no reason why it wouldn't. When you plug it in, it is recognized just like any other USB external would be recognized. No special drivers needed. The RAID is hardware controlled, the machine only sees 1 logical drive.
2253067
sorry, I haven`t tested that. I will have a USB3 portable hd soon. I'll check it out.
1661711
I've never personally done it myself. I do know it's covered on the disc that has the manual that comes with the DVR. I believe the USB slot is for thumb drive download.
661940
I bought this one for my Western Digital Drive ...you'll need to check with Iomega
81670
Yes, you should be able to. I initially had some issues with Toshiba USB 3.0 portable hard disks and one DS214+ and for efficiency sake just switched to Western Digital drives. Never re-checked the Toshibas to see if it might have been a temporary incompatibility that went away with updates to the DSM software on the DiskStation.
1184839
While it doesn't require any drivers to run, the "drive" itself may require formatting. Check if your DVR allows to you point at a storage device other than the onboard default drive, and if it requires any additional formatting like FAT32, Linux, NTFS, etc.
752458
Yes you can, very easy. the build in Zmodo software formats any hard drive you put in the DVR. The interface is through firmware so hard drive does not store the actual software, only the recorded video.
572728
I purchased one and installed on my DVR box (SA Explore 8300HDC). The DVR recognized the drive and prompted for formatting the drive. Another reboot of the DVR and every thing works. I did not lose my previously recorded video. Thanks,--CY
1866116
You can do it indirectly by recording to your dvr and then transfering the files (in the right format) to the archos, otherwise you need the docking station to do it directly.
391874
That's a good question. We are going to change our receiver to an HD/DVR. I believe the vu cube will not give you HD.I think you need the more expensive model. Just my opinion - haven't personally tried it.
1410343
No, not aware the compatible receivers record. You can add an external hard drive to the receiver & use it as a DVR. The receiver must be on all the time for it to work.