Bell TV 9241 HD PVR discussion thread - Page 56 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

redgrandam · 2010-03-10, 01:45 PM

I think so, same as before. I don't have a recorder, so I haven't done it, but have used them before.

Then only issue you could have is copyright, but I think that only affects things with HDMI.

Hook it up and give it a try! the 9241 came with RGB cables...

scrubby · 2010-03-10, 03:28 PM

I record programs on my SD DVD recorder from the 9241 through the composite (Y-W-R) connection with no problems at all.

julie_rose_ · 2010-03-10, 06:20 PM

not me doesn't work. Can Include a picture of the behind of my receiver? if i can i'll do it tomorrow.

Pinza · 2010-03-10, 06:55 PM

As other have said, you need to use the Red/White Yellow connections on the 9241 these are SD 480 outputs, then make sure you connect to the INPUT on the DVD Recorder.

I have a DVD recorder hooked up to my 9242 works like a charm.

You can only record SD of course.

julie_rose_ · 2010-03-10, 07:42 PM

My red/white/yellow connections are plugs. I try to plug my connection with red/blue/green connection and still not working. Those second connection red, blue, green where it need to be plug in, dvd + tv or dvd+receiver? I have a sd tv by the way.

Pinza · 2010-03-10, 07:51 PM

Ah, you are using the 9241 on an SD TV.?

Then you will need to get some kind of switch to connect from the Red/White/Yellow that will give you 2 sets of Red/White/Yellow ports, 1 for the TV 1 for the DVD Recorder.

The Component Red/Blue/Green is an HD output and will not be compatible with the inputs of the DVD Recorder.

julie_rose_ · 2010-03-10, 07:53 PM

yes i am using a 9241 on a sd tv? Funny, its not hd my tv but the color is clear. I record a lots so that is why i ask for a hd-pvr(200 hours). so i need another set of red/white/yellow ports. the second set, do i plug it through my dvd+receiver?

Because the first set is plus from my tv and dvd.

scrubby · 2010-03-11, 09:37 AM

You can buy RCA plug splitters (you will need 3) to divide the Y-W-R output from the 9241. One set will go to your DVD recorder and the other set will go to your tv.

These are readily available at electronics stores.

dsslearn · 2010-03-11, 11:42 AM

Unless you are archiving to view elsewhere, I would suggest an external hard drive connected to the 9241. Works great.

FunkyTown · 2010-03-11, 05:26 PM

I don't believe there are green, blue, and red inputs on a SD DVD recorder. DVDs are not high def. Therefore the component inputs are not going to be found. The next best quality is s-video. However, the 9241 does not have s-video out. So you are left with composite - the yellow video cable and the red/white audio. This is why the 9241 sucks compared to the 9242.

Stan Dev · 2010-03-11, 05:51 PM

Quote:

This is why the 9241 sucks compared to the 9242.

Just one of several reasons.

julie_rose_ · 2010-03-11, 06:46 PM

when i moved to the other room in my house, i will ask someone to install the cable and also plug my dvd so it could work. thanks for all your help very appreciated.

Overburn · 2010-03-11, 08:14 PM

What a pile of crap this box is, what are the chances that if Bell sends me a new one that it wont give me the same issues?

Damn thing keeps freezing! Im missing chunks of my recordings... ugh so frustrating.

yonder · 2010-03-12, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyTown

However, the 9241 does not have s-video out.

The 9241 does have S-video out. I use it to connect to a Pioneer 550 HDD/DVDR.

redgrandam · 2010-03-12, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overburn

What a pile of crap this box is, what are the chances that if Bell sends me a new one that it wont give me the same issues?

Damn thing keeps freezing! Im missing chunks of my recordings... ugh so frustrating.

Are you using HDMI? If so try changing to component, and unplug the HDMI from the receiver (don't leave it plugged in not connected to anything on the other end), see if that helps the freezing. I had HDMI on my old one that was freezing allll the time, got a new one, same thing, got a third one, hooked it up with RGB, and it's been fine (aside from the ongoing audio problems). However, I haven't had time to connect this one with HDMI for a bit to see what it does.... but might have helped.

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2010-03-10, 01:45 PM	#826
redgrandam Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 165	I think so, same as before. I don't have a recorder, so I haven't done it, but have used them before. Then only issue you could have is copyright, but I think that only affects things with HDMI. Hook it up and give it a try! the 9241 came with RGB cables...

2010-03-10, 03:28 PM	#827
scrubby Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 229	I record programs on my SD DVD recorder from the 9241 through the composite (Y-W-R) connection with no problems at all.

2010-03-10, 06:20 PM	#828
julie_rose_ Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 289	not me doesn't work. Can Include a picture of the behind of my receiver? if i can i'll do it tomorrow.

2010-03-10, 06:55 PM	#829
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,685	As other have said, you need to use the Red/White Yellow connections on the 9241 these are SD 480 outputs, then make sure you connect to the INPUT on the DVD Recorder. I have a DVD recorder hooked up to my 9242 works like a charm. You can only record SD of course.

2010-03-10, 07:42 PM	#830
julie_rose_ Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 289	My red/white/yellow connections are plugs. I try to plug my connection with red/blue/green connection and still not working. Those second connection red, blue, green where it need to be plug in, dvd + tv or dvd+receiver? I have a sd tv by the way.

2010-03-10, 07:51 PM	#831
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,685	Ah, you are using the 9241 on an SD TV.? Then you will need to get some kind of switch to connect from the Red/White/Yellow that will give you 2 sets of Red/White/Yellow ports, 1 for the TV 1 for the DVD Recorder. The Component Red/Blue/Green is an HD output and will not be compatible with the inputs of the DVD Recorder.

2010-03-10, 07:53 PM	#832
julie_rose_ Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 289	yes i am using a 9241 on a sd tv? Funny, its not hd my tv but the color is clear. I record a lots so that is why i ask for a hd-pvr(200 hours). so i need another set of red/white/yellow ports. the second set, do i plug it through my dvd+receiver? Because the first set is plus from my tv and dvd.

2010-03-11, 09:37 AM	#833
scrubby Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 229	You can buy RCA plug splitters (you will need 3) to divide the Y-W-R output from the 9241. One set will go to your DVD recorder and the other set will go to your tv. These are readily available at electronics stores.

2010-03-11, 11:42 AM	#834
dsslearn Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 231	Unless you are archiving to view elsewhere, I would suggest an external hard drive connected to the 9241. Works great.

2010-03-11, 05:26 PM	#835
FunkyTown Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 1,165	I don't believe there are green, blue, and red inputs on a SD DVD recorder. DVDs are not high def. Therefore the component inputs are not going to be found. The next best quality is s-video. However, the 9241 does not have s-video out. So you are left with composite - the yellow video cable and the red/white audio. This is why the 9241 sucks compared to the 9242.

2010-03-11, 06:46 PM	#837
julie_rose_ Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 289	when i moved to the other room in my house, i will ask someone to install the cable and also plug my dvd so it could work. thanks for all your help very appreciated.

2010-03-11, 08:14 PM	#838
Overburn Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	What a pile of crap this box is, what are the chances that if Bell sends me a new one that it wont give me the same issues? Damn thing keeps freezing! Im missing chunks of my recordings... ugh so frustrating.