What is a DVR?
A DVR (digital video recorder) is a device used to record broadcast TV, cable TV or satellite TV programming. Most digital video recorders use a hard drive for storing programming data. Some people might refer to a DVR as a PVR (personal video recorder). There are four main types of DVR’s; a stand alone unit, a DVR that is integrated into a set top box provided by a cable or satellite TV company, portable DVR’s and DVR’s that are created using components and software in a computer.
A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is a cable receiver that is capable of recording programming for playback at a later time. DVRs also offer these features: • Pause live programming for up to an hour allowing you to resume where you left off. • Record 2 programs simultaneously while also playing back a third pre-recorded program. • View 2 programs at the same time with the built in Picture in Picture (PIP) feature. • Set the DVR to automatically record your favorite programming. • Instant Replay of live programming. To see a demo of how a DVR works: Interactive Demo.