User Guide

DISH Network External Hard Drive Installation Guide:
Step 1: Turn off and disconnect your DVR from your power outlet
.
Step 2: Plug in the Fantom Drives DVR External Hard Drive to your wall
power outlet. Make sure the DVR External Hard Drive is set to “OFF” on
the back of the DVR External Hard Drive.
Step 3: Connect Fantom Drives DVR External Hard Drive to your DVR
unit using the USB cable provided.
Step 4: On the back of the Fantom Drives External Hard Drive, set the
switch to “ON”
Step 5: Connect your DVR unit back to a power outlet and turn it on
Step 6: Activate the DVR External Hard Drive. You will see a message
on your TV asking to call 1-888-241-2205 if you want to activate the
service. You will have to pay a one-time external hard drive
activation fee to DISH Network.
Step 7: If you have already paid and activated, you will be asked to
reformat the hard drive and restart your DVR. Please follow the
onscreen directions to reformat.
For more installation information and how to use DISH Networks
external hard drive menu, please go to
https://www.mydish.com/support/use-ehd
Disclaimer: Please use a power surge protector to protect all your home
electronic equipment. By installing an external hard drive to your DVR, you
may be voiding your DVR equipment warranty. Please consult with your DVR
manufacturer. You also agree that Fantom Drives is not responsible for any
personal or physical damages that may be associated with upgrading your
DVR hard drive. Fantom Drives assumes no liability.