Receiver Manuals on CD - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

JoeLouie · 2011-07-20, 08:35 PM

We got a shipment of refurbished 6131s in our warehouse yesterday, and after installing 3 of them today I noticed that rather than there being a manual in the box, there is a CD, with a label on it that says "Bell 6131 Receiver Users Manual", or something to that effect.
I haven't had a chance to actually try one yet, but I'm assuming that it's probably just the PDF of the manual on there. I think we got some refurbished 4100s in too, but I haven't had a chance to check them yet to see if they contain a CD too. Anybody else notice this yet?

Lindsay649 · 2011-07-21, 08:37 AM

This seems to be the new trend as many automoble manufacturers are putting the manual on disc. Not a major problem but still like to hold the manual in my hand and read it. Sure you can print it but it is not just the same.

hugh · 2011-07-21, 08:46 AM

I like manuals on .pdf. I can install them on my iPad and then I have quick access.

57 · 2011-07-21, 10:01 AM

I've seen lots of electronics like this lately. Saves a lot of trees since so few people ever bother opening the OM. I also like the pdf format so that I can search for certain keywords, but I also prefer reading "paper".

The first thing I do when I get anything new that has an OM is to download the pdf OM from the website.

hugh · 2011-07-21, 11:45 AM

Me too. I have had a directory on my computer entitled manuals for years. Comes in handy every once and a while when I don't want to go hunting for the old CD or the paper manual.

On a tablet they are all very legible so I don't have any need for the dead tree edition.

JoeLouie · 2011-07-21, 05:59 PM

I think it's a great idea, but I also think that some people would prefer having a paper copy, such as older people who aren't as computer-savvy.

57 · 2011-07-21, 06:14 PM

You could probably call or e-mail and they would send a hard copy to anyone requesting same...

2011-07-20, 08:35 PM	#1
JoeLouie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 890	Receiver Manuals on CD We got a shipment of refurbished 6131s in our warehouse yesterday, and after installing 3 of them today I noticed that rather than there being a manual in the box, there is a CD, with a label on it that says "Bell 6131 Receiver Users Manual", or something to that effect. I haven't had a chance to actually try one yet, but I'm assuming that it's probably just the PDF of the manual on there. I think we got some refurbished 4100s in too, but I haven't had a chance to check them yet to see if they contain a CD too. Anybody else notice this yet?

2011-07-21, 08:46 AM	#3
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	I like manuals on .pdf. I can install them on my iPad and then I have quick access. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2011-07-21, 10:01 AM	#4
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,303	I've seen lots of electronics like this lately. Saves a lot of trees since so few people ever bother opening the OM. I also like the pdf format so that I can search for certain keywords, but I also prefer reading "paper". The first thing I do when I get anything new that has an OM is to download the pdf OM from the website. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-07-21, 11:45 AM	#5
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Me too. I have had a directory on my computer entitled manuals for years. Comes in handy every once and a while when I don't want to go hunting for the old CD or the paper manual. On a tablet they are all very legible so I don't have any need for the dead tree edition. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2011-07-21, 06:14 PM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,303	You could probably call or e-mail and they would send a hard copy to anyone requesting same... __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-07-21, 08:37 AM	#2
Lindsay649 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ontario Posts: 1,058	This seems to be the new trend as many automoble manufacturers are putting the manual on disc. Not a major problem but still like to hold the manual in my hand and read it. Sure you can print it but it is not just the same.

2011-07-21, 05:59 PM	#6
JoeLouie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 890	I think it's a great idea, but I also think that some people would prefer having a paper copy, such as older people who aren't as computer-savvy.

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