What is to gain by not just going with a dual Comcast DVR HD box? I run this (the newest Comcast boxes have HDMI connectors) so that the HDMI goes directly to the TV and just an optical to the receiver. It couldn't be easier and the programming and use is easy enough for my 10 year old to record. I'm not trying to tell you what your doing is not right, just trying to understand what the extra work of having a stand alone dvr provides. Any HD tapes shows (Like "The Office"), can be instantly replayed in full HD with Dolby D audio with resolution far better then any DVD, (aside from blue ray and hd$$$$$$). It was been working so well on my new SXBR 50" Sony 1080p Tv, my wife hasn't even complained.
