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psunate77
08-18-07, 09:28 PM
I am getting my service on Thursday. I have 4 regular receivers, one HD Receiver, and I just bought a DVR Receiver.

Now, how many shows can I tape at once with the DVR Receiver? How much storage does it have?
Michael D'Angelo
08-18-07, 09:30 PM
I am getting my service on Thursday. I have 4 regular receivers, one HD Receiver, and I just bought a DVR Receiver.

Now, how many shows can I tape at once with the DVR Receiver? How much storage does it have?

:welcome_s to DBStalk

With two SAT lines connected you can record two shows or record one and watch one at the same time. Also if you are recording two shows you can watch a show that you already have recorded.

As far as hard drive space goes what DVR do you have?
captain_video
08-18-07, 09:31 PM
You can record one show from each tuner simultaneously, assuming you have two dedicated lines from the dish connected and have run guided setup to specify two lines are connected.

The capacity depends on what model DVR you have (they come with different size hard drives). Since I'm not a mind reader you'll have to provide a bit more information.
JLucPicard
08-18-07, 09:46 PM
and I just bought a DVR Receiver.
Did you get (or really, are you getting) the R15 (Standard Definition) or the HR20 (High Definition)? As others have mentioned, the model will be the deciding factor in how much capacity it has.
psunate77
08-18-07, 10:47 PM
I got the R10...
Stuart Sweet
08-18-07, 11:12 PM
The R10 is a TiVo based unit that has been out of production for some time. Are you sure?

Oh, and Welcome :welcome_s to the forum!
psunate77
08-18-07, 11:56 PM
Yes, I paid 45.00 for it..
bobnielsen
08-19-07, 09:25 AM
The R10 will record ~100 hours of SD.
captain_video
08-19-07, 09:51 AM
The system information screen will tell you how much recording capacity you have.
cariera
08-19-07, 12:35 PM
Some thoughts:

The R10 will have about 70 hours of recording capacitiy:

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-video-recorders-dvrs/directv-r10-70-hour/4505-6474_7-31347967.html

Also, since this is a TIVO unit you will need to have a phone line connected to activate the TIVO service and initiate any software upgrades.

Since you did not say where you purchased it, if it is a used unit you will have to replace the access card at a cost of $20 through D*. Sometimes this is missed by CSRs, but I wouldn't count on it.

Also make sure that after it is activated on your account it shows as an owned receiver not a leased.

Good luck to you:)