Personnel Video Recorder. A PVR satellite receiver has a built in hard drive for digitally recording satellite television programs. Tivo and Ultimate TV are two systems offered for DirecTV receivers. Both systems come with 35 hour recording capability and have two internal satellite receivers. Dual tuners allow the user to record one program while watching another or record two programs at the same time. DISH network has several PVR equipped receivers. Some units do not have dual tuners. The latest DISH Network models do have dual tuners. Contact your local retailer for the latest information about PVR systems.