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Will MultiChoice introduce a dual view HD PVR in the future?
Will I pay extra for HD content?
What is the warranty on the HD PVR?
Explain the safety net option for recording on the HD PVR?
Does the HD PVR also have a 2 hour buffer?
If I have the SD PVR and HD PVR do I need a new smartcard for the SD PVR?
What do I do with my existing decoder? (I have a 1110 decoder)
Should I replace my current SD PVR with the HD PVR?
What are the key differences between the current PVR (now known as the SD PVR) and the HD PVR?
How do I do a reset to factory defaults on the DStv HD Decoder?
What does the HD PVR offer?
What is HD?
Can the SD PVR be upgraded to receive the HD content?
Does the HD PVR come with a HDMI cable?
What are the outputs and inputs on the HD PVR?
What is a HD 'Ready' TV?
What do I need to watch HD content?
How much is the HD PVR?
Which is the best HD TV to buy – LCD or Plasma?
If the TV set is marked as “HD compatible”, is it suitable for viewing HD content?
Are you going to publish a list of compatible TVs on your website?
Can I watch HD content on my current, non-HD TV?
I have a non-HD TV, Will I still be able to get the surround sound on the HD content?
Does viewing on a HD TV connected to a HD PVR mean that I am watching High Definition content?
Do the existing remote controls work with the HD PVR?
What size hard drive do the HD PVRs have?
Why isn’t the HD PVR a dual view decoder?
Does the HD PVR have series recording?
If I need to cancel my PVR subscription, can the HD PVR be used as a single view decoder?

Do the existing remote controls work with the HD PVR?

No, the HD PVR uses a different protocol. A new remote control (with batteries) is supplied with the HD PVR. Your HD PVR remote control does however work on the SD PVR.

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