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What is a PVR Expander?

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What is a PVR Expander?

Shaw PVR Expanders are SATA-connected external hard drives that expand your HDPVR’s recording capacity, or turn a compatible PVR-ready HD Box into an HDPVR. This article provides information about the expanders available with select Shaw PVRs and TV boxes, including capacity and connection types.

How do I format my Shaw PVR Expander?

How to reset a digital box with an expander

  1. Unplug the power to both the Expander (external hard drive) and Digital Box.
  2. Unplug the eSATA cable (the cable which connects the expander to the Digital Box) from the Digital Box.
  3. Reconnect eSATA cable to the Digital Box.
  4. Plug in power for only the Expander and wait 1 minute.

Does Shaw use Arris?

It communicates using a standard called MoCA that allows for increased speed of navigation between the devices. The Gateway TV box can serve up to 6 Portals in the home….Arris Gateway TV Box.

HD Yes
Audio Output n/a
eSATA Port (for Expander) Yes, up to 6 TB eSATA (DVR-certified) external HDD compatible
AV Format n/a
3D Capable n/a

What is Iomega hard drive?

The Iomega Prestige Portable Hard Drive features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface so you can transfer files at up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 (requires USB 3.0 PC for best performance). Iomega USB 3.0 drives are backward compatible to USB 2.0 using the same USB cable.

How do I transfer from Shaw PVR to USB?

How to transfer content from my PVR onto an external device

  1. 9242 – HD PVR Plus Receiver.
  2. On your Satellite TV remote control, press MENU.
  3. Scroll to and select Multimedia.
  4. Scroll to and select External Hard Drive.
  5. Scroll to and select Archive recordings.
  6. Select the recording you want to transfer and pick Archive Events.

How do I hook up my Arris PVR?

Connecting your HDPVR portal Attach an HDMI cable from your portal’s HDMI Out to TV port, to one of your TV’s open HDMI IN ports. Make note of which HDMI port you select on the TV (HDMI1, HDMI2, etc.). Attach the power cord to the back of your portal and plug it into an electrical outlet. It will power on automatically.

Does Shaw Blue Curve have a PVR?

The BlueCurve TV Player (XG1v3) acts as a standalone PVR and as a gateway for portals to communicate with the system. As a High Definition Personal Video Recorder (HDPVR), the BlueCurve TV Player (XG1v3) has some great new features that will improve your TV viewing experience.

How do I setup my Arris Gateway?

Follow these steps:

  1. Connect the gateway.
  2. Connect your computer to the cable modem gateway with an Ethernet cable (C), or via a wireless device using the default settings located on the back of your wireless gateway.
  3. Attach the power adapter cable to the gateway (E) and plug it into an electrical outlet.

How do I open my Iomega hard drive?

1. Remove the two screws on the back side; the side with all the connections. 2. Insert a putty knife between the two halfs and pry to disengage the snaps.

Can I download from my PVR?

9242 – HD PVR Plus Receiver Scroll to and select External Hard Drive. Scroll to and select Archive recordings. Select the recording you want to transfer and pick Archive Events. A message will appear on the screen with the estimated transfer time.

Do you need a portal to use Arris gateway?

The Portal accesses content from the Arris Gateway TV box system or Gateway HDPVR. With the Arris Gateway TV box (shown above), a Portal is required for each TV in the home that you want to access the system on.

Can a PVR expander be connected to a computer?

No, the PVR Expander is not designed to be used as a portable device or as an attachment to a computer. What will happen if the PVR Expander is plugged into a computer? You cannot view the recorded content on your PVR Expander if you connect it to a computer.

Can a gateway hdpvr be used as a standalone unit?

The Gateway HDPVR can function as a standalone unit for a single TV, or as a whole home PVR system with the addition of up to five more Gateway Portals. Here are the technical specifications for the Gateway HDPVR.

How do I connect my Shaw PVR expander to my Pace HD box?

To connect the Shaw PVR Expander to your Pace Digital Box (an HDPVR or PVR-ready HD Box) for the first time: Connect one end of the black eSATA cable to the rear of the Expander, then connect the opposite end to your HD Box