Cable TV Digital Video Recording (DVR)Digital video recording is a technology that is catching on the world over. A digital video recorder or DVR is the name given to the device used for the recording of video media on a disk drive, like the hard disk of a computer. Its functionality and ease of use make it the perfect match for use with cable television. Many cable companies now use a system of Cable DVR as a product that they can distribute to their customers. This basically allows the user to quickly and easily record different movies and programs to the hard drive built into there cable control box. Many different cable DVR options are available for consumers, whether through there cable providers or boxes made by independent companies. The speed and accessibility to the data stored that comes with cable DVR also allows for more functions than just recording and playback. The more sophisticated cable DVR systems will allow the user to link a series so that all episodes will be automatically recorded. A good cable DVR system can also utilize the control box’s hard disk to pause live television. This means that even if the user isn’t recording, they can pause and the system will begin to record the live feed on the disk drive. When you press play again, the box will start playing back what it has recorded while also continuing to record until the end of the show, essentially you are watching the whole show at a delay. The benefits of cable DVR can extend beyond what you can do while sat in front of your television. Another benefit that the better cable DVR providers can offer is interconnectivity. Some service providers will allow you to interact with your cable box through the internet or with a mobile phone. For example, if you find out that there is a movie or television program that you want to watch is on, you can use the internet to tell your box at home to record. All that is required is to set it up through the internet, which can normally be done through the cable provided home page quickly and easily. The same can be done with a mobile phone, once set up; the cable DVR box can be given instructions through a text message or through WAP on your phone. |