The DVR converts digital images to analog by the use of a capture card. It captures analog images and converts them to digital and stores them in a hard disc. It is able to expand its storage capacity by using additional hard disks or by the use of other storage devices.

The DVR has a hard drive that stores programs much as your computer would store files or content. Basically, you pick the programs you want from the program guide, press record and the DVR records the corresponding program. It's that easy.

DIRECTV offers DVR with TiVo service, while DISH Network offers DVR with Video-On-Demand which is similar to TiVo.

TiVo boxes work with any programming source: antenna, analog cable, digital cable and satellite. You can also configure the DVR to support both satellite and another source. Depending on models, TiVo DVRs vary in recording capacity, up to 140 hours. Designed for DIRECTV subscribers, the DIRECTV DVR with TiVo service integrates both the DIRECTV and TiVo services into one set-top box.

All CCTV cameras with an analog connection work with the EchoVue DVR. The cameras can be color or black/white. However, to control the PTZ cameras, following are the specific PTZ cameras that the EchoVue DVR is set up for. If your PTZ camera is not on the list, the EchoVue DVR will still be able to record but you will not be able to control the Pan, Tilt, and Zoom.

It's a new DIRECTV receiver that combines the DIRECTV programming service and digital video recording service in one seamlessly integrated product.

It's the most advanced, easy-to-use service available that can digitally record and store up to 100 hours* of television programming without videotape - even 2 shows at once. Tell it once, and it will automatically record your favorite shows every time they air on DIRECTV - even if the network lineup changes. It lets you pause up to 30 minutes, instantly replay, rewind and play back - in normal speed, slow motion or frame by frame - a live DIRECTV broadcast.

YES. The TiVo DVR will dispose of and remove all resources when an application is closed or the connection is dropped.

The Gnome architecture has an open design, allowing new drivers to be developed and added to the feature set at any stage. Should your camera/DVR/pump not be supported, please contact Visual Footprints. Other device types may also have drivers developed for them as required: in particular, this is applicable to those devices with published interfaces or communications protocols.

of January 1, 2006 Nielsen has added DVR viewership to its audience sample. In the case of "fast national" ratings, the data includes all DVR playback through 3:00 a.m. eastern time that day. Overall, keep in mind that there are more than 112 million households in the U.S., only 20% of which own DVRs of some kind (read the story).

DIRECTV offers DVR with DIRECTV DVR service, while DISH Network offers DVR with Video-On-Demand, both of which are similar to TiVo.

Answer : Think of the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) as a VCR that can display live video footages from multiple camera sources simultaneously and record them on a hard disk. Unlike VCR, there is no casettes or tapes to change. You can search & review any recorded surveillance video based on date, time, camera, events, etc. You can playback video from single or multiple cameras simultaneously. For higher end DVR, you can also playback the recording while the recording is still on-going.

The site program can be set to be rebooted automatically at certain times for better stability of the computer. You can set the auto reboot time by clicking on the "Configuration" button. Then, select the time zone you want it to be rebooted on. (The default reboot time is 3:30AM.)