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HDMark · 2009-03-19, 02:08 PM

Interesting, b/c I didn't have the issue with my 9242. It doesn't occur when I watching the 9241 on a small tv in my office, hooked up through composite cables, only when the hdmi is running it into my receiver. I'll have to do some fiddling around to see if optical gives it the same problem.

Thanks for your help as always Pinza!!

Mark

dsslearn · 2009-03-19, 03:07 PM

I read somewhere about single and dual mode. Which should I be running? I don't understand why there are 2 modes when you can only use 1 TV..unlike the 9200

hidefbob2 · 2009-03-19, 04:45 PM

Scary Bob ... so you would recommend the Western Digital over the Lacie drives. Best Buy has a Western Digital MyBook Essential 1TB 3.5" External Hard Drive (WDH1U10000N) for $169. I want to get the best, most reliable drive.

Today I took advantage of Bell's 25% rebate trade up ... 6000 for their newest HD PVR (it is being delivered and installed tomorrow). I have a 9200 but you cannot connect an external drive to it.

Pinza · 2009-03-19, 05:19 PM

The 750GB LaCie that Bell were/are selling had a rough time when the 9242 was given the software update to allow for the addition of the EHD. Lots failing and being returned to retailers.

I know of 2 people with the WD MyBook and they seem to work great, even though they exceed the size given by Bell for a suitable drive.

PaulH · 2009-03-20, 08:48 AM

Just a minor note, but yesterday afternoon (Mar 19) around 2:00 EDT, my 9241 rebooted itself. It shut itself down for just under a minute, then restarted. There didn't appear to be any software updates or any other changes.

One of those little mysteries, I guess.

Paul

hidefbob2 · 2009-03-21, 03:36 AM

My 9241 arrived today. I initially had it set up with my Sony 36XBR400. Later I moved it to my Home Theater system and moved my old 9200 to my Sony. When I did that for some reason I could not get the video to sync. I had audio, but an out of sync video signal. I tried everything I could think of then called Bell support.

At one point the tech told me to try removing the component cables and then re-attaching them. I told him I had already tried that. For no reason, the tech yelled at me to do it again. His reaction was totally unprovoked ... I had told him in a normal voice with no irritation at all. His raised voice was totally out of order. I was a little annoyed. I had a tech react that way before ... either from Bell or SC.

After trying everything he could think of we ended the call. I continued trying things, eventually replacing the component cables ... that worked! The cables had worked with the 9241 during setup ... and were new, never been used!

By the way, the installer told me that unlike the 9200, you cannot do PIP with the 9241! I only rarely used the feature, but isn't that going backwards! You would think newer units would have more features, not less!

robtsk · 2009-03-21, 10:27 AM

If you have a 9241, you don't have single vs. dual mode. The 9200 and 9242 have two video outputs, and they can either show the same programming or different programming. I use my 9200's second output in my office so I can watch my programs while the kids watch theirs. With the 9241, Bell has heard confusion like yours and taken the choice away (sigh).

hidefbob2 · 2009-03-22, 12:21 AM

I don't suppose there is any way of turning off the blue HDTV light on the front of the 9241. It is very bright, so can be distracting.

Pinza · 2009-03-22, 03:11 AM

No way to turn it off but I have seen people use black electrical tape to hide it.

dosborne · 2009-03-23, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinza

No way to turn it off but I have seen people use black electrical tape to hide it.

I do that on the receivers in my bedrooms. I cut a pin hole in the tape so that just enough is visible without being a distraction.

dsslearn · 2009-03-23, 08:07 AM

Anyone know if I can get this 9241 working without the power adapter that powers the switch. My mistake, I gave the adapter to the person who bought my 9200.

dosborne · 2009-03-23, 08:16 AM

If the switch is designed to run as a powered switch (as are all SW44's to my knowledge) then you must get it back or get a new one.

benyl · 2009-03-23, 05:44 PM

So I just got a 9241 from bell for retentions.

The installer set it up to use UHF.

My 9200 uses UHF as it doesn't have great line of sight to my treadmill.

The remote from the 9241 doesn't control the 9200. The 9200 remote controls the 9241. Any insights?

dsslearn · 2009-03-23, 06:43 PM

500 bucks and no HDMI cable...geeeesh

tomsmith · 2009-03-23, 06:57 PM

Hello all,

Would anyone know how I can switch my receiver/remote to IR mode? I just purchased a Harmony 550 and it is not able to control my PVR (9241)

I've tried switching the little tab at the bottom of the expressvu remote (black side is labelled UHF and silver side is UHF Pro) with no luck.

When it's black side up, I think the remote is in IR mode because putting my hand in front of it stops the channels from changing etc but I think my receiver is somehow stuck in UHF mode

many thanks

2009-03-23, 06:57 PM	#150
tomsmith Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Switch to IR mode? Hello all, Would anyone know how I can switch my receiver/remote to IR mode? I just purchased a Harmony 550 and it is not able to control my PVR (9241) I've tried switching the little tab at the bottom of the expressvu remote (black side is labelled UHF and silver side is UHF Pro) with no luck. When it's black side up, I think the remote is in IR mode because putting my hand in front of it stops the channels from changing etc but I think my receiver is somehow stuck in UHF mode many thanks

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2009-03-19, 02:08 PM	#136
HDMark Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 181	Interesting, b/c I didn't have the issue with my 9242. It doesn't occur when I watching the 9241 on a small tv in my office, hooked up through composite cables, only when the hdmi is running it into my receiver. I'll have to do some fiddling around to see if optical gives it the same problem. Thanks for your help as always Pinza!! Mark

2009-03-19, 03:07 PM	#137
dsslearn Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	I read somewhere about single and dual mode. Which should I be running? I don't understand why there are 2 modes when you can only use 1 TV..unlike the 9200

2009-03-19, 04:45 PM	#138
hidefbob2 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 29	Scary Bob ... so you would recommend the Western Digital over the Lacie drives. Best Buy has a Western Digital MyBook Essential 1TB 3.5" External Hard Drive (WDH1U10000N) for $169. I want to get the best, most reliable drive. Today I took advantage of Bell's 25% rebate trade up ... 6000 for their newest HD PVR (it is being delivered and installed tomorrow). I have a 9200 but you cannot connect an external drive to it.

2009-03-19, 05:19 PM	#139
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	The 750GB LaCie that Bell were/are selling had a rough time when the 9242 was given the software update to allow for the addition of the EHD. Lots failing and being returned to retailers. I know of 2 people with the WD MyBook and they seem to work great, even though they exceed the size given by Bell for a suitable drive.

2009-03-20, 08:48 AM	#140
PaulH Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 107	Just a minor note, but yesterday afternoon (Mar 19) around 2:00 EDT, my 9241 rebooted itself. It shut itself down for just under a minute, then restarted. There didn't appear to be any software updates or any other changes. One of those little mysteries, I guess. Paul

2009-03-21, 03:36 AM	#141
hidefbob2 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 29	My 9241 arrived today. I initially had it set up with my Sony 36XBR400. Later I moved it to my Home Theater system and moved my old 9200 to my Sony. When I did that for some reason I could not get the video to sync. I had audio, but an out of sync video signal. I tried everything I could think of then called Bell support. At one point the tech told me to try removing the component cables and then re-attaching them. I told him I had already tried that. For no reason, the tech yelled at me to do it again. His reaction was totally unprovoked ... I had told him in a normal voice with no irritation at all. His raised voice was totally out of order. I was a little annoyed. I had a tech react that way before ... either from Bell or SC. After trying everything he could think of we ended the call. I continued trying things, eventually replacing the component cables ... that worked! The cables had worked with the 9241 during setup ... and were new, never been used! By the way, the installer told me that unlike the 9200, you cannot do PIP with the 9241! I only rarely used the feature, but isn't that going backwards! You would think newer units would have more features, not less!

2009-03-21, 10:27 AM	#142
robtsk Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 220	If you have a 9241, you don't have single vs. dual mode. The 9200 and 9242 have two video outputs, and they can either show the same programming or different programming. I use my 9200's second output in my office so I can watch my programs while the kids watch theirs. With the 9241, Bell has heard confusion like yours and taken the choice away (sigh).

2009-03-22, 12:21 AM	#143
hidefbob2 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 29	I don't suppose there is any way of turning off the blue HDTV light on the front of the 9241. It is very bright, so can be distracting.

2009-03-22, 03:11 AM	#144
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	No way to turn it off but I have seen people use black electrical tape to hide it.

2009-03-23, 08:07 AM	#146
dsslearn Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	Anyone know if I can get this 9241 working without the power adapter that powers the switch. My mistake, I gave the adapter to the person who bought my 9200.

2009-03-23, 08:16 AM	#147
dosborne Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Sharp Aquos 52" LCD - Bell 9200, 4x5900, 3x3100, E50 DVD-R, Harmony 880, Garmin C550 Posts: 2,814	If the switch is designed to run as a powered switch (as are all SW44's to my knowledge) then you must get it back or get a new one.

2009-03-23, 05:44 PM	#148
benyl Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	So I just got a 9241 from bell for retentions. The installer set it up to use UHF. My 9200 uses UHF as it doesn't have great line of sight to my treadmill. The remote from the 9241 doesn't control the 9200. The 9200 remote controls the 9241. Any insights?

2009-03-23, 06:43 PM	#149
dsslearn Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	500 bucks and no HDMI cable...geeeesh