Just got two 6131 receivers installed yesterday. Everything is fine but when I turn the TV on, even if receiver isn't on I get Bell pay for view ads. They go away when I start using the receiver. Is there a way to block these. I looked in preferences but couldn't find anything.

Is it related to this thread;

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=145186

Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be related to the above noted thread. What happens is I get Bell pay for view listings even if I haven't turned on receiver when I turn on the TV. I also get a message saying hit select to watch TV. If I do that the receiver turns on and away I go. This isn't a deal breaker but it is annoying.

[B]It's just a standby mode feature.. all 6131 receivers are like that.

That must be very new, as I had a 6131 using it as a test receiver and got used to seeing the normal Bell "Screen Saver".

It seems to depend on what output you are using. As for me, I had the advertising screen saver using composite or component, but no screen saver using coax. Can't remember for HDMI as I had audio syncing issues with it and therefore stopped using that particular output.

Hi,
Got a bit of a weird issue with my 6131 - it stopped downloading EPG data. All I get is current and upcoming show. If I move the arrow to right in the guide display, it says it's outdated and asks to download, but even if I choose 'yes' it doesn't actually download the epg data... anyone know how to fix it? It's been working fine until couple of days ago.

Try a check switch.

Did that, no change. There's definitely something weird going on because in the system info i have a 'warning' message that says there's been x # of signal losses in the last 6 hours... but the receiver works fine - every channel I try, I get picture on, signal is strong... hopefully it's just the lnb having issues and not the receiver.

Pull the Power Cord for 1 minute, then let it reboot.

Hey guys, i just had my 6131 receiver installed and i am having a problem. About every minute the screen goes black and an attention box pops up. It says standby for signal, but it only lasts about 1 second then goes back to the tv program i was watching. Has anyone had this problem before? Or does anyone know of a solution? thanks

Try a Check Switch and then look for an obstruction for causing a loss of signal if it continues. If it still happens, and you are within 90 days of installation, call Bell for a Service Call, it is free.

Did a switch check and it says all is working. And signal strength is 100, so i don't see how anything could be in the way of the dish. So i guess i'm stuck with calling the installer back to take a look at it.

Hello,

I am hoping someone can give me some advice on setting up a hard drive on my 6131. I bought a 1TB drive but when I hook it up nothing happens. Its like my receiver does not know it is there. Does this mean the drive is the wrong type?

I have three 6131 so far. The max external HD right now is 1TB, does anyone know if they are planiing to upgrade software to 2TB in the near future?

I recently added a 2TB external drive to my 6141 and now I have 270h of HD recording space :D

Hi,
Got a bit of a weird issue with my 6131 - it stopped downloading EPG data. All I get is current and upcoming show. If I move the arrow to right in the guide display, it says it's outdated and asks to download, but even if I choose 'yes' it doesn't actually download the epg data... anyone know how to fix it? It's been working fine until couple of days ago.
I also have same problem (as avgjoe). Where Guide does not populate. Just started to happen recently (last 1-2 weeks).
I only have 82 connected, and 85-90+ signal. Did the whole check switch etc.. powered off etc.. cant seem to sort it out.

I recently added a 2TB external drive to my 6141 and now I have 270h of HD recording space

It's only using 1TB of that drive.

well I just upgraded from a 1TB drive and I get double recording space.

I recently added a 2TB external drive to my 6141 and now I have 270h of HD recording space :D
Are you saying that Bell has upgraded the software on the 6131/6141 units to accept the larger external drive?