Bell TV 9241 HD PVR discussion thread

[tomsmith]

Never mind I figured it out.

1. On the 9241, open the panel on the right and press system info
2. Wait till you see the system info on the TV
3. Press and hold down the SAT button on the ExpressVU remote until all lights are on
4. Release the SAT button
5. Press 1 followed by hash (#)
6. Press record on the expressvu remote
7. Press select

Now my Harmony 500 works perfectly

[tomsmith]

Hello

I am experiencing an issue with my 9241 and SW-21 switches where the switch is picked up correctly but doesn't find the second input. Let me explain.

when I go to menu, 6-1-3and check switch, I see:

-both satellite inputs
-Status: reception verified
-Switch: none

Input 1 picks up Satellite 91 with Transponder OK
Input 2 picks up Satellite 82 with Transponder OK

I have switched the SW-21's around but no luck. Even tried a friends SW-21 and got the same.

Everytime I do a 'Test', it tells me theres a problem and won't let me select 'Done'. I have to reset my receiver so I can return to watching TV.

The length of co-ax from the switch to my receiver is around 80 feet and from the satellite to switch it's 3 feet.

I'm not sure if the length is the problem but 80 feet should be OK?

[johne]

My first post went awry. Last week I purchased a 9241. The hard drive has been running 24/7 since. The Bell reps don't seem to be alarmed about this. I don't think it is normal since the unit can be programmed to power down after 4 hours. Am I the only one experiencing this?

[Ashai]

It seems changing the auto-update schedule to sometime that the pvr is not recording stopped the problem of 9241 frozen when i woke-up in the morning (can someone try to shedule a recording at the hour of their auto-update to see if their receiver also freeze?)

but now i have another freeze and restart problem, when i go over the weather channel (or meteomedia) the screen come black (the receiver trying to download the regional info to display) but for the second time i change channel (since i find it too long) and the receiver then freeze and reboot.

like i said it happened 2 times, my receiver seems to have problem with receiving downloaded info, i am wondering if it is defective or if it is a receiver or bell related problem.

[scrooloose]

johne, the hard drive will run all the time, and it's normal, even when you power off.

-Mike

[johne]

Scrooloose et al
If this normal then I say it is a case of planned obsolesence. How long will the hard drive last running 24/7? No doubt it will burn out after the warranty has expired.

[scrooloose]

This question has been asked and answered many times, but hard disks are designed to run continuously. You would put more stress on the drive stopping and starting it. There are thousands of Servers out there with disks spinning 24x7x365.

-Mike

[frosstman]

Does the 9241 come with an SW44 or 2 SW 21's in the box? A friend is buying a 9241 and is not sure if the dish and switches come in the box? Does anything have to be bought separately and also is install free? They are not a new subscriber. Thanks.

[Pinza]

If they are new to any programming from the second sat, 82 degrees, then the installation will be free, including all the required switch's etc.

If they are buying from a store then the chances are it will be a standalone receiver. They are still entitled to a free installation, provided they do not hook it up and activate it first.

They will also need an HDMI cable, if that is the method they are planning to use for a connection to the TV.

[frosstman]

Thanks!

[dsslearn]

Hi all, only had mine for 2 days but noticed 2 issues so far.
1.) While watching a recording from the beginning while it's still recording, when I catch up to live tv, it freezes.
2.) When skipping forward, I lose audio for a split second.

are these normal.....

[Pinza]

9241 or 6141.?

If it is the 6141, it could be the EHD you are using.

With both receivers, see if a full reboot helps.

[dsslearn]

It's the 9241. Then I assume these errors are not the norm.

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by Ashai

after yesterday frozen 9241, when i woke up this morning and powered it up there was no display image (only a black screen). The sound was ok and i could change channels but i had no image and had to reset the receiver to get the image back (anyone had this problem?)

In case I exchange the receiver I was wondering if I transfer recorded material on an external hd can i transfert it back to the new receiver or is it a one way transfert system?

Yes.
I had to send my 9241 back after two weeks. I didn't matter what we (Bell Tech & I) tried...I would always end up with the black screen...and sound.

I figured the unit blew it's video outputs as HDMI, Component and typical Red/White/Yellow failed to produce any display.

It was interesting however that on a reboot, I could hit the menu button as it was coming up and could see the setup screens for a bit....but after about 4 mins, it would flicker to blue...and then go black again.

Replacement unit is ok...but like the others have mentioned...The DVR functionality is a little buggy.

[benyl]

Originally Posted by dsslearn

Hi all, only had mine for 2 days but noticed 2 issues so far.
1.) While watching a recording from the beginning while it's still recording, when I catch up to live tv, it freezes.
2.) When skipping forward, I lose audio for a split second.

are these normal.....

I have the freezing problem and the sound issue.

I am ready to make my 9200 my primary receiver and put the 9241 in the basement.