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Cowbruin · 2009-03-21, 02:25 PM

I'm good now thanks for your help

coolnes · 2009-03-21, 03:21 PM

Another working EHD for the 6131.
I've got the following connected and working:

WD My Passport 500GB drive non-powered.

TheZodiac · 2009-03-21, 04:48 PM

I have been running the 6131 for couple weeks now, about once or twice a day the screen will just go black and say no signal, but then come back after a reset, Anyone else get this problem?
BELL tech says may have to be replaced.

shub · 2009-03-22, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolnes

I got everything hooked up via component.

The guide is better and faster.
There is a pre-programmed HD list of channels. Too bad you can't add to this list.

Now I need to get an EHD.

From reading this thread the following drives have been successfully used with the 6131:

500GB SATA Western Digital
LaCie 750Gb drive, USB 2.0 7200 rpm
500gig sata Seagate barracuda 7200 with a Taotec ultimate 3500 case
WD 120 gig Passport drive (non powered)

Anyone else care to share what brand and size of EHD they've successfully used with the 6131?

I have a simpletech 500GB external drive, Best buy $109.

Seems to be working fine

shub · 2009-03-22, 02:23 PM

The bell tech's showed up and installed my 6131 today.

She said ok lets hook up the HDMI cable and see if it works, we seem to have problems lately making it work and we might have to use the other methods.

The cable worked but there is something wrong I think, or maybe not

I have a sharp 32" lcd tv. the screen resolution is supposed to support 1366X768 which is 720. However the input on the HDMI says 480p.

Does anyone have the same or similar configuration that could comment.

Another issue is we used to have a 5900 and when we would record something it would default to once. Now with the 6131 it defaults to record every show. Is there some update I am missing.

i hate tv · 2009-03-22, 02:25 PM

A simple fix shub
Go into the receiver menu, and set the output to 720
I believe it is
Press Menu
then #6
then #8
Enjoy!
With the record feature, you have to select how often you want it to record, and it seems you are selecting EVERY show
When you select a show to record, go slow, and choose the appropriate option, once, weekly, New, every, etc...

shub · 2009-03-22, 02:27 PM

Thanks, that works great

kandkt · 2009-03-22, 02:38 PM

I prefer using WD or Seagate drives personally. Have been using both (640GB successfully, no issues) with both external hard drive enclosure and USB docking station.

The Bell specs indicate that the drive MUST be powered externally. I would assume from that that they USB bus inside the receiver is not designed to power an external drive.

Kabillyhop · 2009-03-22, 08:38 PM

There is an ethernet port on the 6131 - does anyone know what functionality it provides, or is planned to provide?

Second question - is there any way to put the 6131 into "source direct" mode, i.e. to get it to pass programming through at whatever resolution it is received at rather than having to choose between 480, 720 or 1080?

dosborne · 2009-03-23, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabillyhop

There is an ethernet port on the 6131 - does anyone know what functionality it provides, or is planned to provide?

Second question - is there any way to put the 6131 into "source direct" mode, i.e. to get it to pass programming through at whatever resolution it is received at rather than having to choose between 480, 720 or 1080?

The ethernet port on all models is not usable and there are no plans to make use of it that have been passed on to the public at this time.

Bell broadcasts HD at 720p so setting your receiver to output at the same resolution will avoid any conversion issues.

Use whichever scaler you find best, your receiver or your tv.

Chicki · 2009-03-23, 08:54 PM

Wondering if anyone can help me out. Purchased a 6131 and had it activated. However, when I hooked an EHD up to it, it didn't recognize it. Called Bell, and asked if this feature had to be 'activated' by them (even though when I originally activated the receiver I was told that this feature did not need to be activated). The CSR told me that he was going to send down a 'booster' signal, give it 2 hours.

Well, still no luck, the 6131 will still not recognize my Comstar EHD (meets all the requirements). Am I missing something, or do I just have a defective receiver? FYI, I have formatted the EHD.

Thanks!

Forgot to add - all my programming is up and running, just doesn't see the EHD

haystack · 2009-03-23, 11:22 PM

Where did you format the drive? I would unplug the power & satellite from the receiver and try it again make sure you have V166 software on the receiver.

Chicki · 2009-03-23, 11:37 PM

Thanks Haystack! Yes, I tried resetting the receiver, unplugging it, etc., no luck. Software version is V166. The EHD was formatted using Linux......starting to think I may have got a bad receiver!

Perhaps I'll try phoning Bell again when I have a free 1/2 hour........

haystack · 2009-03-24, 02:12 AM

I would clear the drive and let my receiver format it.

Chicki · 2009-03-24, 08:26 AM

Haystack, I'm not sure what you mean by clearing the drive - the EHD has been formatted, but when I plug it into the receiver, nothing happens - it's like the receiver doesn't even know it's there.

2009-03-22, 02:23 PM	#80
shub Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	6131 not displaying properly? The bell tech's showed up and installed my 6131 today. She said ok lets hook up the HDMI cable and see if it works, we seem to have problems lately making it work and we might have to use the other methods. The cable worked but there is something wrong I think, or maybe not I have a sharp 32" lcd tv. the screen resolution is supposed to support 1366X768 which is 720. However the input on the HDMI says 480p. Does anyone have the same or similar configuration that could comment. Another issue is we used to have a 5900 and when we would record something it would default to once. Now with the 6131 it defaults to record every show. Is there some update I am missing.

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2009-03-21, 02:25 PM	#76
Cowbruin Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Posts: 3	I'm good now thanks for your help

2009-03-21, 03:21 PM	#77
coolnes Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	Another working EHD for the 6131. I've got the following connected and working: WD My Passport 500GB drive non-powered.

2009-03-21, 04:48 PM	#78
TheZodiac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35	I have been running the 6131 for couple weeks now, about once or twice a day the screen will just go black and say no signal, but then come back after a reset, Anyone else get this problem? BELL tech says may have to be replaced.

2009-03-22, 02:25 PM	#81
i hate tv Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,317	A simple fix shub Go into the receiver menu, and set the output to 720 I believe it is Press Menu then #6 then #8 Enjoy! With the record feature, you have to select how often you want it to record, and it seems you are selecting EVERY show When you select a show to record, go slow, and choose the appropriate option, once, weekly, New, every, etc...

2009-03-22, 02:27 PM	#82
shub Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks, that works great

2009-03-22, 02:38 PM	#83
kandkt Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 507	I prefer using WD or Seagate drives personally. Have been using both (640GB successfully, no issues) with both external hard drive enclosure and USB docking station. The Bell specs indicate that the drive MUST be powered externally. I would assume from that that they USB bus inside the receiver is not designed to power an external drive.

2009-03-22, 08:38 PM	#84
Kabillyhop Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	There is an ethernet port on the 6131 - does anyone know what functionality it provides, or is planned to provide? Second question - is there any way to put the 6131 into "source direct" mode, i.e. to get it to pass programming through at whatever resolution it is received at rather than having to choose between 480, 720 or 1080?

2009-03-23, 08:54 PM	#86
Chicki Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Wondering if anyone can help me out. Purchased a 6131 and had it activated. However, when I hooked an EHD up to it, it didn't recognize it. Called Bell, and asked if this feature had to be 'activated' by them (even though when I originally activated the receiver I was told that this feature did not need to be activated). The CSR told me that he was going to send down a 'booster' signal, give it 2 hours. Well, still no luck, the 6131 will still not recognize my Comstar EHD (meets all the requirements). Am I missing something, or do I just have a defective receiver? FYI, I have formatted the EHD. Thanks! Forgot to add - all my programming is up and running, just doesn't see the EHD

2009-03-23, 11:22 PM	#87
haystack Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,113	Where did you format the drive? I would unplug the power & satellite from the receiver and try it again make sure you have V166 software on the receiver.

2009-03-23, 11:37 PM	#88
Chicki Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks Haystack! Yes, I tried resetting the receiver, unplugging it, etc., no luck. Software version is V166. The EHD was formatted using Linux......starting to think I may have got a bad receiver! Perhaps I'll try phoning Bell again when I have a free 1/2 hour........

2009-03-24, 02:12 AM	#89
haystack Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,113	I would clear the drive and let my receiver format it.

2009-03-24, 08:26 AM	#90
Chicki Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Haystack, I'm not sure what you mean by clearing the drive - the EHD has been formatted, but when I plug it into the receiver, nothing happens - it's like the receiver doesn't even know it's there.