DirecTV R16

The R16 is a discontinued DirecTV satellite receiver with an integrated DVR. The R16 is an update of the R15, dropping the ethernet port but adding support for single-wire multi-switch, eliminating the need for two wires from a satellite dish.

Limited to standard-definition content, the DVR records up to 100 hours of programming, can pause live TV and record a show while users watch another. The software features a searchable program guide and an option to record every episode of a favorite show. The receiver is equipped with two RF satellite inputs, RF, composite, and S-video outputs, and an optical digital out enabling Dolby Digital surround sound, which is included in recordings.