How2Day: HD DVR Specs

DirecTV is one of the main satellite cable providers in the United States, and also transmits to territories such as Latin America and English-speaking nations in the Caribbean. They offer the option of high-definition service, as well as a high-definition digital recorder box, or HD DVR. The specifications of the HD DVR will allow you to understand the capabilities of the device more readily.

The HD DVR runs on 120-volt AC power, which is what the standard wall outlet in the United States provides. The internal power has a 40-watt consumption rate at a speed of 60 hertz. The dimensions of the unit are 15 inches long by 12 inches wide by 3 inches high. It can maintain operation with the external humidity rate anywhere between 5 percent and 80 percent. The unit operates at 59 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The internal modem is V.24 compatible, which refers to the rate of data transfer being at 28,800 bits per second.

To operate, the HD DVR needs to have a standard telephone cord from a wall outlet connected to the back of the unit, as well as a set of two coaxial cables, labeled "Satellite 1" and "Satellite 2," that lead from the satellite into the respective "Satellite 1" and "Satellite 2" positions on the back of the unit. On the front facing of the box, there is a door that opens to reveal a slot for the DirecTV card that was included with the HD DVR. This card must be inserted for the service to be activated.

On the back of the HD DVR box, there are many other ports for various functions. For expansion or adding multi-media, there are two USB ports. Audio can be exported via the Optical SPDIF digital cable, via the out-port on the back. There are two RCA out-ports, which fit the three-pronged yellow, red and white wire that handles video and audio. An S-Video out-port utilizes the red and white cables from RCA for its audio, but has a higher-grade resolution for video. The highest-quality audio and video can be obtained from the HDMI out-ports.

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