Bell TV 9241 HD PVR discussion thread - Page 103 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

noah12 · 2012-01-02, 12:53 AM

The only time mine makes any noise is when it reboots due to freezing which is not often at all. You can hear the fan and the hard drive.

toshcalc · 2012-01-02, 08:47 AM

It says:

Remote Address: 5 IR / UHF Pro Band A

peano · 2012-01-02, 10:36 AM

Try taking off the battery cover and switching the small switch to "B". Then press the Sys Info button on the receiver. Then record on the remote several times until you see it switch to Band B.

ronr · 2012-01-02, 12:15 PM

Just purchased a 9241 to add to my 9242. Is Bell going to help me set this up or do I need to stumble through it myself? I understand how the cabling should work, just the software setup I am not sure of.

Pinza · 2012-01-02, 12:21 PM

Connect the receiver to a working Sat line, go to point Dish Screen, run Check Switch, then it should ask if you have finished pointing the Dish, you choose Yes, it downloads software.

toshcalc · 2012-01-02, 01:45 PM

This is really embarrassing. I just noticed that the antenna was loose (didn't check on it after the install guy did his "job"), so I tightened it and made sure that it was pointing straight up. Now it seems to be working quite well with the remote. I'll keep an eye on it for the next few days to see if this is a permanent fix.

Thanks to everyone for the tips, and I hope that I didn't waste your time!

Pinza · 2012-01-02, 02:05 PM

No don't worry, most Technicians I follow around don't use the 7/16" wrench to tighten anything so I guess we should have suggested this sooner for you.......lol

Glad you are working though, it is often the small things in life that take the longest time to fix.

Johnny Vintage · 2012-01-03, 01:42 PM

My Pioneer Elite DVD player tells my Pioneer Elite A/V amp what the best sound available on the DVD is, THX, DTS etc. and the amp automatically chooses that setting. Then the display on the A/V receiver switches and displays DIGITAL.

I have my Bell HD player hooked to the amp with an optical cord for the sound, but even when I'm watching a show such as Boardwalk Empire in HD and 5.1, the amp never displays DIGITAL.

Are we really getting 5.1 from Bell???

VuMax · 2012-01-03, 02:15 PM

Is your 9241 putting out DD? (On the remote - Menu/System Setup/Dolby Digital)

joons · 2012-01-03, 04:19 PM

Have my 9241 connected to an LG 42" via an AV receiver using Composite - works great.
Now I want to connect to my laptop via a Hauppage 950 USB tuner and have used the S-video to do this but the 9241 seems "stuck" on composite and won't send thru S-video. Have managed to get black & white picture with no sound.
Previously tried to go direct from 9241 via RGB to a VHS and it wouldn't do that.
Is there some menu setting I have to "switch off" the composite?

Thanks

mrcbr1100xx · 2012-01-04, 07:21 PM

how do I find the Deskey?

57 · 2012-01-04, 07:27 PM

If you're asking how to use this without paying, we do not discuss satellite piracy here. If you wish to activate this unit with Bell, call them or visit their website.

Elave · 2012-01-07, 01:52 AM

I received a 9241 from Bell to replace my 9200. It is connected to the tv using HDMI. The sound is very low, and even lower on HD channels. (The volume level on the TV when using the 9200 was always under 20, now with the 9241 we can't even hear great at 80) The 9200 had room for six component cables plus audio, but the 9241 doesn't. Does anybody know what the issue could be. I have tried using the I am very disappointed with this receiver so far. I can't hear my TV and am ready to switch providers. I have called Bell and they are no help what so ever. HELP!!!

msgohan · 2012-01-07, 05:59 PM

Try rebooting the receiver. I've watched something, cranked up to 40 to hear it, then rebooted it and the volume level on the same recorded file was ear-blasting and I had to turn it down to 16. And vice-versa.

dcmoses · 2012-01-08, 10:36 PM

I am living away from home for several months for work. My landlord has Bell but only has a 6100 so I decided to bring my PVR with me. When I hooked it up I found he has an old LNB so I am only receiving one sat signal. I didn't think it would be too much of an issue, I would just lose the convenience of recording 2 channels at the same time. However, I have missed a few program that have not recorded. When I set a timer it puts the timer on sat 2 but I am only receiving a signal from sat 1. If my machine is shut off it will record if it's on it will try to record through sat 2 and I don't get the recording (although the record light does come on).

Is there any way to make the PVR function properly with the only the one feed or am I stuck with what I have until I get home? I think it might work better if I could make the recording on sat 1 but don't know if it's possible to do that manually.

2012-01-02, 12:15 PM	#1534
ronr Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 16	New 9241 Just purchased a 9241 to add to my 9242. Is Bell going to help me set this up or do I need to stumble through it myself? I understand how the cabling should work, just the software setup I am not sure of.

2012-01-03, 01:42 PM	#1538
Johnny Vintage Rookie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 16	Available in 5.1 My Pioneer Elite DVD player tells my Pioneer Elite A/V amp what the best sound available on the DVD is, THX, DTS etc. and the amp automatically chooses that setting. Then the display on the A/V receiver switches and displays DIGITAL. I have my Bell HD player hooked to the amp with an optical cord for the sound, but even when I'm watching a show such as Boardwalk Empire in HD and 5.1, the amp never displays DIGITAL. Are we really getting 5.1 from Bell???

2012-01-03, 04:19 PM	#1540
joons Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southshore, Nova Scotia Posts: 4	9241 connection to multiple devices Have my 9241 connected to an LG 42" via an AV receiver using Composite - works great. Now I want to connect to my laptop via a Hauppage 950 USB tuner and have used the S-video to do this but the 9241 seems "stuck" on composite and won't send thru S-video. Have managed to get black & white picture with no sound. Previously tried to go direct from 9241 via RGB to a VHS and it wouldn't do that. Is there some menu setting I have to "switch off" the composite? Thanks

2012-01-04, 07:21 PM	#1541
mrcbr1100xx Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	bell 9241 how do I find the Deskey? Last edited by 57; 2012-01-04 at 07:26 PM. Reason: Moved to this thread from FTA

2012-01-04, 07:27 PM	#1542
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	If you're asking how to use this without paying, we do not discuss satellite piracy here. If you wish to activate this unit with Bell, call them or visit their website. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-01-02, 12:53 AM	#1531
noah12 DHC Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 454	The only time mine makes any noise is when it reboots due to freezing which is not often at all. You can hear the fan and the hard drive.

2012-01-02, 08:47 AM	#1532
toshcalc Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	It says: Remote Address: 5 IR / UHF Pro Band A

2012-01-02, 10:36 AM	#1533
peano Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,586	Try taking off the battery cover and switching the small switch to "B". Then press the Sys Info button on the receiver. Then record on the remote several times until you see it switch to Band B.

2012-01-02, 12:21 PM	#1535
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	Connect the receiver to a working Sat line, go to point Dish Screen, run Check Switch, then it should ask if you have finished pointing the Dish, you choose Yes, it downloads software.

2012-01-02, 01:45 PM	#1536
toshcalc Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	This is really embarrassing. I just noticed that the antenna was loose (didn't check on it after the install guy did his "job"), so I tightened it and made sure that it was pointing straight up. Now it seems to be working quite well with the remote. I'll keep an eye on it for the next few days to see if this is a permanent fix. Thanks to everyone for the tips, and I hope that I didn't waste your time!

2012-01-02, 02:05 PM	#1537
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	No don't worry, most Technicians I follow around don't use the 7/16" wrench to tighten anything so I guess we should have suggested this sooner for you.......lol Glad you are working though, it is often the small things in life that take the longest time to fix.

2012-01-03, 02:15 PM	#1539
VuMax Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 956	Is your 9241 putting out DD? (On the remote - Menu/System Setup/Dolby Digital)

2012-01-07, 01:52 AM	#1543
Elave Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Bell TV 9241 Sound Problems I received a 9241 from Bell to replace my 9200. It is connected to the tv using HDMI. The sound is very low, and even lower on HD channels. (The volume level on the TV when using the 9200 was always under 20, now with the 9241 we can't even hear great at 80) The 9200 had room for six component cables plus audio, but the 9241 doesn't. Does anybody know what the issue could be. I have tried using the I am very disappointed with this receiver so far. I can't hear my TV and am ready to switch providers. I have called Bell and they are no help what so ever. HELP!!!

2012-01-07, 05:59 PM	#1544
msgohan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 232	Try rebooting the receiver. I've watched something, cranked up to 40 to hear it, then rebooted it and the volume level on the same recorded file was ear-blasting and I had to turn it down to 16. And vice-versa.

2012-01-08, 10:36 PM	#1545
dcmoses Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	I am living away from home for several months for work. My landlord has Bell but only has a 6100 so I decided to bring my PVR with me. When I hooked it up I found he has an old LNB so I am only receiving one sat signal. I didn't think it would be too much of an issue, I would just lose the convenience of recording 2 channels at the same time. However, I have missed a few program that have not recorded. When I set a timer it puts the timer on sat 2 but I am only receiving a signal from sat 1. If my machine is shut off it will record if it's on it will try to record through sat 2 and I don't get the recording (although the record light does come on). Is there any way to make the PVR function properly with the only the one feed or am I stuck with what I have until I get home? I think it might work better if I could make the recording on sat 1 but don't know if it's possible to do that manually.

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