FAQs - HD High Definition
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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?
Should I replace my current SD PVR with the HD PVR?
We recommend you keep your SD PVR and link it to the HD PVR using XtraView(1). This will give you PVR functionality in 3 separate viewing environments, and interactive services in two. You will be able to view a different channel (live, from the buffer or playback) on 3 different TVs, while simultaneously recording four other channels! The HD PVR Favourite Channels feature, the HD Channel (including widescreen with Dolby digital) will be available in one environment and you can even set different Parental Control levels for each decoder. Add to this a combined recording capacity of 230 hours (2) and you are guaranteed to get so much more.More great news - the only additional monthly cost (over and above your standard subscription) is the access fee. In other words, you pay the same monthly subscription costs for a HD PVR + SD PVR combo, as you would for the HD PVR or SD PVR on its own! (3) It is possible that your installation will need to be upgraded. (4) Please visit www.dstvafrica.com for more info on XtraView. (1) XtraView is currently available on all packages. (2) The HD PVR can record up to 150 hours of SD content. If you only record HD content, the HD PVR has a recording capacity of 50 hours, ie. a minimum of 130 hours combined recording capacity.(4) MultiChoice recommends the use of a MultiChoice Accredited Installer for all XtraView installations."
