Digital Video Recording has quickly replaced the VCR. This started many years ago but it continues today as more and more people add these devices to their home theaters.

There are several advantages to using a digital video recorder (DVR) over a VCR. DVRs record programming to a hard disk within the device meaning that you never have to change tapes again. As well, most DVRs come with an electronic programming guide (EPG) so that you never have to manually program a recording again.