Most DVRS' start with the capacity to store about 30 gigabytes of memory, while you can easily order and pay for a larger one to store more movies and televisions shows. Many other DVRS' allow you to have 180 gigabytes of storage or more, however, it is possible to order DVRS' or DVR expanders that will give you the availability to hold 500 gigabytes of stored shows. No particular brand offers the single highest amount of storage for a DVR, but many varieties all offer similar sized models at a range of prices.
DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder. Obviously the role of the storage devices is to store the recorded video.
There is an 80 gigabyte storage capacity but you can upgrade by adding 2 additional HDD's, or even connect to the internet for off site storage..
If your DVR has an eSATA or Firewire port on the back, it is sometimes possible to attach a regular external hard drive for computers to it to expand the storage space. After formatting the external hard drive for the DVR, your DVR is most likely to restart recording TV shows into either its internal hard drive or external that you attached depending on which has more available storage space. Consult with your DVR's owner's manual. Note that you will not be able to take out the recordings from the external hard drive using a computer as the external hard drive has to be formatted FOR the DVR in such a way that the computer cannot see / access it.
The EverFocus ECOR4 4-CH DVR w/DVD BURNER has 1000 GB.
TiVo makes the DVR with the most widely recognized user-friendly interface.
To erase a recorded video from a DVR, navigate to the "Recorded Programs" or "Library" section on the DVR menu. Locate the video you wish to delete, select it, and look for an option such as "Delete" or "Erase." Confirm the deletion when prompted, and the video will be removed from the DVR's storage. The steps may vary slightly based on the DVR model, so consult the user manual if needed.
The most popular and reliable brand of DVR recorders would be TiVo.
When you erase a program recorded on a DVR, the data associated with that recording is marked as available space, allowing the DVR to overwrite it with new recordings. The actual data may remain until it is overwritten, but it becomes inaccessible through the user interface. This action frees up storage on the DVR for future recordings.
If your DVR is not recording to the HDD, it may indicate issues such as insufficient storage space, a malfunctioning hard drive, or improper settings. You should check the available storage on the HDD and ensure it isn’t full. Additionally, verify the DVR settings to confirm that it is configured correctly for recording. If problems persist, there could be a hardware failure that may require professional maintenance or replacement.
Most TV providers provide DVR. I have Charter and I use their DVR service. I know that UVerse, Direct TV, and Comcast also offer DVR. It is great! I never miss my favorite shows now!
If you record strictly in HD format rather than standard it comes to only 30 hours but expanding the storage capacity will increase your recording time dramatically.
You could transfer them to another storage device, such as a flash drive or memory card. Or upload them to a secure online server for storage.