The DIRECTV® HD DVR lets you choose when to watch TV. Record your favorite shows and when you’re ready, watch away. The receiver can hold a huge number of shows; so don’t worry about running out of room (up to 30 hours of HD or 200 hours of SD programming). Enjoy your favorite programs in theater-quality picture and Surround Sound, thanks to HDMI and Optical Audio outputs. The HD outputs are configured for 480p, 480i, 720p, and 1080i formats.