HD DVR is the first DIRECTV receiver capable of digital video recording and high definition reception, and it is beyond his ability to function in more than one room. This means that it is not only possible to connect two or more televisions to a high definition DIRECTV signal and record programming received, you will also no 
longer need separate boxes for high definition and DIRECTV. Unlike other high definition DIRECTV receivers, this unit is also able to receive a standard definition signal, which eliminates the need to meet this standard definition antenna / receiver around. This is only the beginning.
As for features and design, offers HD DVR different recording and viewing opportunities are almost too numerous to mention. Both televisions connected to this box can be set to manual / auto timers and can also do quick records. And even has a "live" program to be recorded, it is possible to watch another program already recorded from DIRECTV on your hard disk. There are fifty such automatic / manual timers. This provides one with many opportunities. The DIRECTV receiver can be set to tune your favorite sitcom on one station while recording that documentary on another station, you will see later. You can see one station while recording two standard definition movies or television shows. Or can a high definition channel to be recorded at the same time as another channel in standard definition.
Since DIRECTV recording capabilities of this box is so advanced that engineers who had together were thoughtful enough to include a user friendly Electronic Program Guide (EPG). Using the cursor, everything you do is navigate to the desired application and press "select" button on the remote. For those who've used TiVo, will already be familiar, as will the ability to record the program once a week, Monday to Friday, etc. This user-friendly and streamlined interface is made even better by the fact that the electronic program guide contains nine full days to worth of programming, and this list is stored directly on the HD DVR's hard drive. This puts the information literally at your fingertips. EPG gets even better with a handy "search" function, which makes placing your favorite programs a breeze.
What is really good on the HD DVR is that with it you have two high definition receivers in one box. This feature allows you to see DIRECTV in two places in your home, and to have another program on either TV. Even better, this receiver comes with two remotes - one for each television connected to the DIRECTV signal. The remotes themselves are extremely handy creatures, each able to work up to one hundred feet and through walls. In addition to the DIRECTV receiver they are able to control TV, VCR or DVD player.
Other features in HD DVR include parental control locks (so two DIRECTV connected TV does not necessarily mean a loss of control), and a wealth of information about the program on the EPG, including theme lists, favorites, and one-touch channel return. There are also closed-caption and alternate audio. For those concerned about inputs and outputs, it is them in plenty, one HDMI, component video out, an A / V out, and a digital optical output. In addition to the DIRECTV antenna input is an RF antenna input for receiving and recording local high definition channels. There is also a double satellite input on the rear panel, in jack for the second TV, a phone jack accessory jack for a VCR signal Blaster, and a mysterious but implicitly exciting USB port for a yet unspecified future use.
Thanks to the professional installation technician sent by the satellite network, installation of DIRECTV and HD DVR was a snap. Once up and running, it took a while to get a feel for the electronic program guide and how to navigate it using the arrow keys on the remote. While you browse the EPG, the channel currently as converts to a picture-in-picture (PIP) box in the upper right side of the screen, so nothing is forgotten. Access recorded shows is also as simple as touching naturally positioned on the button labeled "DVR". In no time at all we had programmed recording of several upcoming programs that a few late nights at work would have caused us to miss.
In converging the best aspects of two great products into an even greater product, DIRECTV high definition and digital video recording powered by TiVo HD DVR creates the dual effect of exponentially increasing your entertainment options, while home entertainment simpler and more flexible than ever. This is an excellent DIRECTV receiver to not one but two television alone makes this model ideal, especially for those of us with large families and often conflicting tastes. However, the designers of this DIRECTV receiver does not stop there, when considering the device. The functionality and design, s HD DVR 'multitude of opportunities and user-friendly interface is unparalleled.
