Western Digital WDG1S10000VN My DVR Expander 1 TB: Is there a setting that calculates how much storage space you have left on Tivo HD XL?
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I am a Vidotron customer with a Illico DVR (Explorer 8300HD+ with 320GB hard drive). Western Digital web site reports compatibility with my Explorer is only with their 500GB model. I requested compatibility report to WD with their 1TB model and my Explorer but no news yet. I see many people with my Explorer model have installed the 1TB version and it appears to be working fine. I am undecided about buying either the 500GB or 1TB version. Do both versions work with my Explorer unit ? Can anybody confirm this? Please advise if you can. Thanks very much, regards.
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I am not using the HDD in question, I am using a Seagate SV35 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6-Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive for Video Surveillance ST1000VX000 in a security camera DVR. This system records 24/7 and I have not had any problems with it. Understand though that I am recording in 700 lines, not high definition. In addition, I am recording 8 cameras at the same time and still no problems. You should test to see if you find out why it is pixilating. Is it the connection to the unit, i.e. is it USB, HDMI etc.? Does it pixilate when recording in standard definition? You will also need to know the specs for a replacement drive from the manufacture as to drive speed, type, and maximum size. DVR are to use 24/7 if they are recording all the time. Also check to see if the system you are trying to connect the expander to will work with that expander. This information you need to get from the manufacture of the DVR. he reason I suggested testing and questioning is because I had a Brand new 55" TV that I was hooking up to a Home entertainment center that I could not get to work properly. I was finally directed by the manufacture to try the highest end HDMI cable. BANG, that was the problem, not the same but it does show that it can be a simple solution to an pain in the neck problem. Hope this helps.
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No it will not!!! Drives inside and out need to communicate and these do not. They combine data info on TIVO and do not on DirecTV. In other words the TIVO with an internal ITB drive combines with a 1TB external drive for 2 TB. TIVO decides where to put info. DirecTV uses the external drive when internal is full.
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I'm told that there are limits as to how big a drive you can hook to a DVR. I found one post that said 500GB is it for the 8300HD; I've got a friend with a different brand of DVR and his instructions say his maxes out at 750GB. I'd want to be sure the 8300HD will support a 2TB before I dropped $500 on it!
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I don't think so ... the commands indicate that a disc is required in the drive before recording can begin. You should probably investigate TiVo.
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1 TB with continuous non-stop recording will hold about 3 weeks. You'll need a 3.5 SATA hard drive with a maximum of 3TB. So lets say you want a 3TB HDD, well you'll have about 9 week of non-stop recordings. However, you can set your DVR to motion detection, that way it'll record when it is triggered by motion in order to have optimum storage. Also, the DVR has automatic override, so when your HD is full, you'll system will override itself and keep recording. Hope this helped!
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To be honest, I am not really sure. I put a WD 1TB Green Drive, which other people had issues with in other DVR's & I did not have any problems.
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3.7 TV is the normal available space for 4 TB drives, some space is used as the index of files on the drives and the drives are listed as 1000 gig x 4 but the software the system itself calculates 1024 gig as a TB, so shows a smaller value.
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Same here: 750GB x 2. They're also not RAID 0, so you don't have one drive with 1.5TB, but rather a 750GB C: drive and a 750GB D: drive.
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I wish I could help you but neither the book or the box gives you a maximum on storage. It just says you have to use an external USB drive. I am using an HP simple save that I think is 500 G and it works for me but I just record TV shows.
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Yes! You can use a 2 TB Hard Drive. I was advised by tech support that 2 TB is the max at this time. Be aware that it will slow your receiver down. No problems with quality or picture. However, there is a double to triple time delay when I am searching through guide or changing channels on my Directv DVR HD Model 24, 500 GB, Internal Hard Drive. That is not a problem for me. It is worth it for the extra space. I record a lot of football games on the football ticket. This way my wife's shows do not get deleted.
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I am not exactly sure. I do know that the Premiere XL4 is 2 Terabytes, so it MAY be that the regular Premiere XL is one Terabyte. However if you want to make sure , you can contact TiVo Tech Support at 877-367-8486 OR Sales Support at 877-289-8486 (877-BUY-TIVO). I hope this helps!
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Although I am using two 1TB drives in RAID 1 mode, the manual says "2 x 2.5" SATA HDD, total capacity up to 6TB".
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Possibly, but there is an easier solution. The TiVo has an eSATA port which allows you to attach an external drive. I have a 1 TB Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander (under $100 from Amazon) attached to mine. The TiVo automatically recognizes the external drive and transparently manages it as an extension of the internal drive. Easy, simple and effective.
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Cant really tell, I only record my 3 favorite shows per week on a 160GB HD, so I assuming as much as the HD will hold.
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I have never worked on a TIVO, so I can't say for sure. This is a full size desktop drive with SATA connectors. If the device is small it may use a laptop drive. Sorry couldn't be more help.
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I just connected a 500GB (WD500AADS, ASIN: B002P3KO4C search it on Amazon) drive using a sata to USB connector (ASIN: B000J01I1G search it on Amazon). I had to use the tuner to format (fat32), and it shows up as a 465GB drive. I hit the PVR button, and recorded a sample, no problem. I imagine the pre-packaged drives would work the same.