722 and EHD woes

[tomeckle]

I just purchased a WD elements 1 TB drive to use as an ehd to my 722 dvr. I am unable to consistently copy or archive programs. Occasionally, a program transfers, but most end up locking the receiver, requiring a reboot. the DVR software is L676...so far I am able to generally watch recorded programs, though in the past some have locked up the receiver. I am afraid my dvr is crashing and want to watch or archive as many programs as possible. Any assistance, would be much appreciated...
Tom


I also posted this message in the sticky for external HD bugs

 

[KAB]

Try a hard re-boot (pull the plug for 1 minute). Then try archiving again. Could be your receiver is going south, but you still might be able to dump them off.

 

[tomeckle]

Thanks, but dvr is refusing to play or transfer at present, even after hard re-boot...ordered replacement 722 Friday from DIRT
Cayucostom

 

[Mark_AR]

Did you turn OFF Sleep Mode on the drives before you started using them?

Goto WDC.com -Support - Elements

Choose your drive and download the Spindown or Stop Utility.

This may or may not be a factor.

 

[tomeckle]

Replaced the DVR and now everything works as intended...thanks everyone for the suggestions
Tom

 

[ZachS@DISH]

Replaced the DVR and now everything works as intended...thanks everyone for the suggestions
Tom

Glad to hear Tom!