Is this going to be a problem

[lnx64]

I don't like the DVR being on top of my TV, it looks ugly because of the size of the box.

So I put it on the bottom. But it has top and side vents.

Is this going to be a problem?

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[zenith2134]

Doubt that it'd be a problem. If I knew the ambient temperature of your space, I'd have a better answer. For example, I have a late 70s Zenith system 3 color solid state 19" running as my basement set. With the oil-fired steam boiler it easily gets to ~80ish degrees F down there (or more), since it's a large house to heat in winter.
It has proper ventilation but still runs warmer than it would upstairs where it's 72.

[Electronic M]

I'd take 4 stacks of two cassette tapes (in their containers) placed at the corners and use them to give a better gap for ventalation.....just to be safe.

[ChrisW6ATV]

I would just check to see if there is heat coming from the DVR after some good use. You would not want to excessively heat your TV from the DVR.

[jr_tech]

On the other hand, I suspect that heat rising from the TV could raise the temperature of the DVR ( if placed on top of the TV) considerably. Perhaps you could try to measure the temperature rise?

jr

[old_tv_nut]

My guess is this is probably better for the DVR than on top of the TV - in fact, the TV probably helps draw air through the DVR. Anybody in the house smoke? Or do you have some incense? You could check the airflow.