The invention of the digital video recorder has brought a revolution in the way people capture motion pictures. We no longer have to use magnetic tape to shoot a film; plus, video recording is within the reach of the amateur now more than ever. Everybody seems to be able to shoot videos since digital cameras are now incorporated in PDAs, smart phones or regular cellulars. What is so special about the digital video recorder or DVR?

First of all this is a replacement of the VCR, video camera recorder. The storage capacity or size enables a certain mode of operation. Then, typically a digital video recorder can record in 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 or 6 hour mode with a higher or lower impact on the image quality. One other main advantage of traditional DVRs is time-shifting.

The digital video recorder records a certain TV program to be watched at some point in the future. This feature is enabled by the use of the hard-drive that requires no tape for the recording process. For example you can start the digital video recorder for a certain show, then you can pause the program, and be back in 15 minutes and watch it from the beginning. Yet, the digital video recorder will continue to record regardless of what you are watching. There is no better illustration of time shifting.

Make sure you follow the programming guide carefully, so that you operate the device well. Sometimes interactive menus are also possible allowing you to record a show for an entire season, or just daily or weekly. Look into the customization feature to know what to take advantage of. And the operation of the digital video recorder is pretty basic, as almost no technical skills are needed.

The recorded programs will be available in a special section with everything that was saved. You just have to navigate through the saved programs and select something to watch. The rewinding and fast-forward features resemble those of the DVD player. More complex digital video recorders models can record one program while you are watching another, yet, most consumers still use the one tuner model that records only the channel that you are on.

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