Definition: DVR is an anacronym for Digital Video Recorder. A DVR uses a computer hard drive to store recorded images. The DVR's predecessor was the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder). The advantages of a DVR over a VCR are increased storage and the ability to search recorded images more efficiently.
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