How do I connect my hard drive to DirecTV?
How do I connect my hard drive to DirecTV?
For a standalone external drive, plug one end of an eSATA cable into the back of the drive. Plug the other end into the port labeled “SATA” on the back of the DirecTV DVR. Plug the hard drive’s AC power adapter into an available outlet and allow the hard drive to power up and initialize (about 2 minutes).
How can I increase my DirecTV storage?
Press power button on hard drive. Wait about one minute, plug power cord back into satellite box and turn it on. The satellite box will recognize the new hard drive, format it, and then reset itself. Once the satellite is rebooted, you are fully upgraded!
How do I transfer my DVR recordings to an external hard drive?
To External Hard Drive
- Press the DVR button.
- Press the RED COLOR or Options button.
- Select Manage Recordings.
- Arrow to and select the recording(s) you want to transfer.
- Select Transfer to External Drive.
- Select Transfer.
- Status bar will reflect transfer progress.
- Select OK on the Transfer Complete 854 pop-up.
How do I transfer files from my DirecTV DVR?
Turn on the DirecTV receiver and press “Menu,” then press the down arrow key on the remote control to scroll to “Programs.” Highlight a recorded program to copy to the laptop.
What is the USB port on the back of my DirecTV receiver for?
The USB port provides power for USB devices like mobile phones. You can connect your charging cable to the USB port and keep your phone topped up with juice while you watch television. Some users have even gotten a USB keyboard to work so that typing things into the search tool is faster.
How do I download my DirecTV DVR to an external hard drive?
Power down the DirecTV HD DVR. Plug the eSATA cable into the eSATA connection port on the rear of the device. Attach the other end of the cable into the eSATA port on your external hard drive. The eSATA cable provides a superior connection method faster than both USB and FireWire.