One minor problem I have noticed when using this drive with the DVR-1100c is that the light stays on the Maxtor (I don't know if it keeps spinning or not) when the DVR is turned off (standby) with the remote. I overcome this when I am not planning to record by disconnecting the USB connector. I use a short USB extension cable to make the connection readily available for either thumb drive or maxtor use. When the drive is used with the computer it turns off with the computer.