I will be receiving two PVR's in the next day or so which will be replacing a 9242 and a 6141 which became defective. I will be receiving one 9400 and one 9242. Currently my PVR (9242) is in my main viewing area, and the 6141 is in our bedroom. Would you suggest using the 9400 in my main viewing area or just switch out the 9242 for the same model. Thanks.
In my opinion the 9400 is a downgrade from a 9242.
9400 does not have
pip - use often
swap between tuners - I use all the time
OTA tuner - very important to me
second TV out - if you need that
Thanks for the information. I read that the 9400 does offer significantly more storage; 150 hours on HD compared to 100 hours on the 9242. I don't require the second tv out. To use the OTA tuner do you require an external antenna?
Yes you need an Antenna for the OTA Tuner to work.
The 9400 would be my choice for the bedroom, as it is much quieter than the 9242.
You can always get an external drive and move it between them if you recorded it on the 9242, then just take the EHD to the bedroom and use it on the 9400.
I second the Bell 9400. This is my main viewing device as well. Yeah it does not have Picture in Picture, TV2 Out and off the air Antenna input like the 9242, but it does have IP Video On Demand which I do make frequent use of and find that the IP VOD is very smooth and works well and its also very quiet and compact. If I knew any better, I would have ordered 2 9400 receivers back then but I didn't.
It's a widely used acronym for Internet Protocol Video On Demand. It was first used by Dish network in the states to offer Video On demand content on the receiver connected to a customers broadband internet. Bell has something similar.
I am in this same position as bell is offering to swap my 9242 for the 9400. This is my 3rd 9242 in the past month as each of the re-furbished units keeps restarting. I wonder if they actually even refurb these or just wrap them in plastic?
you might as well go with the 9400, its a top notch receiver. I had mine for 5+ years and I love the VOD service it has, I wish my 9242 had the same VOD but it is not quite the same
For me there is no option but to stick with the 9242 as long as it continues to work (9200 swapped out by Bell in 2011). Only the 9242 has the second TV feature which we use daily. The second TV is sitting on high dresser/cabinet and nearly touches the ceiling. There is no place on the cabinet or the top of the TV to easily accommodate a second Bell receiver. I'm going to be investing in new furniture as well as a new receiver when the 9242 finally breaks down.
One more thing. The 9242 also lets me watch HD TV programs on the second TV (480i) as well. That is a feature I've used many times when the HD TV (TV1) has been in use in the Media Centre and I've wanted to see a previously recorded program.
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