From the model #'s it seems the largest is 620, although some model #s don't have the size in them. Anyone know off hand if the 9242 will accept a 1 TB drive, and which one that might be? I'm thinking of upgrading both my receivers.
If I recall correctly, it does not matter what size drive you install, the receiver can only use the predetermined amount of space, so adding a larger drive makes no difference to recording time.
The 9242 is difficult to upgrade. Drive choice is very limited and the drives are difficult to find. It also invalidates the warranty and may make the unit ineligible for out of warranty replacement. The best bet is to add an external drive for archiving programs. That can be up to 2TB and drive choices include most 7200RPM drives. An external drive also retains programs in the event the 9242 needs replacing.
Too bad. But I guess that's why I have a spare Maxtor drive for it (that I confirmed does work in it - is exactly the right model) which I've been using in my computer for the last 4 years and a 9200 cold standby!
NOTE THAT I HAVEN'T CONFIRM THAT THIS DRIVE IS COMPATIBLE, I'M HOPING THAT FALCON's LIST IS ACCURATE. If anyone does try it before I get back, please post your results for the rest of us. I will post my results in 2 weeks.
Just want to return the favour. I've found a source for the Samsung-hd105si which is listed by Falcon as compatible internal HD for the 9242. There are at least two vendors who sell this unit ( google search or PM me). Note that this is a 1TB drive and the max size that the 9242 will recognize is apparently 500GB. What a waste.
The unit I ordered is $62 plus $34 shipping USD to Canada (doesn't include duties, not sure if there are any). Unfortunately I won't be able to test the new drive until I get back from vacation. For those who want to take a risk, check on the typical mega electronic store have a WD3200AAJS listed on their web site (only available online). I tried to find out if it was the infamous -57 but they couldn't confirm. It sells for $46 CDN . Odds are that it is not the correct version but they do have a liberal return policy.
If you PM me, please be patient , I'm on vacation and won't be checking the site too often.
Unfortunately, there is no joy in Mudville tonight. Although the drive model is the Samsung-hd105si which matches the one in Falcon's list of compatible drives for the 9242 I am still stuck on the flashing red lights. I can hear the drive spinning but it simply won't get past the blinking red lights. I do not get anything to display on the TV regardless which button I press. I have done the reboot and cold boot procedure.
At this point even been able to watch the TV without the PVR function would be nice. I tried leaving the flashing red run over 24 h but there is no result.
Plug a USB thumb drive in the 9242. It may pop up a notice and from there you can clear NVRAM. There are lots of 500gb drives on ebay that will work in the 9242 btw.
After disconnecting the unit for 15 minutes, rebooting with no drives attached and let it flash red for several hours and repeating several times, I was finally able to take control of the unit (ie watch TV).
I tried one more time to test the Samsung drive but no go. It simply flashes red. I left it going for 1 hour just in case it was really slow at formatting the drive but no dice.
In my case the Samsung HD105SI is NOT compatible with the 9242.
I will put back the old hd and get the unit replaced under dish care. I'll use the Samsung as an external drive once it's operational.
I also have a 9242 with a dead HD can anyone tell me of a Hard drive the is still available and for sure works with the 9242. I just dont want to buy one from a list hoping it would work and it doesnt.
Hey peano, thanks for the heads-up.
Guy in Iowa selling 8 drives new @ 500GB. I just bought 2 of them...one for each of my 9242's.
Nothing wrong with my factory HDDs, but they're several years old now. This is for 'insurance'.
I will test each drive when I receive them sometime next week and I'll report back here.
The only "new" drives in Canada are being sold for $119 plus $12 shipping which is just a few bucks less than Bell. You have to take this guys word that it is a new drive and that it will work (he does state that the drives have been pre-formated for the PVR).
Well, I'm quite pleased.
The 2 500GB HDDs arrived right on time, the vendor provided prompt service, I did a quick install and both units run perfect...55hrsHD & 350hrsSD. The anti-static shipping pouches were opened, but that's because the vendor had pre-formatted them for PVR use.
Now I just need to wait for the factory HDDs to begin their death spiral, and then I can just do the swap.
Since I bought both 9242s back when they were initially released, for cash, I strongly doubt that any warranty would still be in effect.
I did not mind possibly paying a few bucks more than some others, but there is definitely some value to be had with 'peace of mind'.
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