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oilerdog · 2012-04-08, 10:13 PM

2 weeks ago I tried to pvr Adventures of TinTin 3D after purchasing, the next day it was no where to be found on my pvr. Last week tried again to pvr again and looked tonight and again no where to be found on pvr. I phoned bell and was told ppv may contain copyrights that do not allow you to record! I have never had any problem recording any movies before and just the week before had recorded Puss n Boots in 3D. She said it is up to the movie company who releases it whether or not it has copyright and there is no way of knowing till after. She would not reimburse for the 2 movies and could not tell me where in writing this warning was. Has anyone else had this issue? What difference does it make whether we record the movies can not be moved from the hd drive.

scrooloose · 2012-04-08, 10:47 PM

If it's the on-demand stuff, you can only keep it for 48 hours.

http://www.bell.ca/Bell_TV/On_demand_movies

In the past you could keep the PPV as long as you wanted. Hopefully that hasn't changed.

-Mike

oilerdog · 2012-04-08, 11:26 PM

Was not on demand. This movie would not even have been in the pvr 48 minutes after recording. It just will not record

Jase88 · 2012-04-08, 11:40 PM

Hmmm. That's disconcerting. Perhaps Bell has changed their software to prevent recording PPV (non "on" demand)? Likewise, I've always been able to record and keep PPV movies. Though I haven't ordered any PPV movies in the last few months...

robin100 · 2013-04-25, 11:39 AM

Can someone tell me if I purchase a 3d movie (#999, Tues. evening) can I record it on my 9241 and play back as 3d, or does Bell prevent recording as it does with #1000?
Thanks

JoeLouie · 2013-04-25, 04:32 PM

As far as I know you should be able to record a PPV. You can not record the On Demand (channel 1000) movies, as you know.

57 · 2013-04-25, 05:20 PM

I moved the last two posts to this existing thread on the question of recording PPV, since it's not specific to a particular model PVR. Based on previous posts, it looks like you cannot for certain movies?

Regarding OD:

The only way for Bell Sat to provide on-demand to your 9241, 9242 or 9400 HD PVR is to record it to your HDD, however, it expires, I believe after a certain number of hours. Here's the thread on OD if you wish to discuss that topic further.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=139308

2012-04-08, 10:47 PM	#2
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	If it's the on-demand stuff, you can only keep it for 48 hours. http://www.bell.ca/Bell_TV/On_demand_movies In the past you could keep the PPV as long as you wanted. Hopefully that hasn't changed. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2012-04-08, 11:40 PM	#4
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,109	Hmmm. That's disconcerting. Perhaps Bell has changed their software to prevent recording PPV (non "on" demand)? Likewise, I've always been able to record and keep PPV movies. Though I haven't ordered any PPV movies in the last few months... __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

2013-04-25, 11:39 AM	#5
robin100 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cambridge, ontario Posts: 189	pvr9241 and 3d Can someone tell me if I purchase a 3d movie (#999, Tues. evening) can I record it on my 9241 and play back as 3d, or does Bell prevent recording as it does with #1000? Thanks

2013-04-25, 05:20 PM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	I moved the last two posts to this existing thread on the question of recording PPV, since it's not specific to a particular model PVR. Based on previous posts, it looks like you cannot for certain movies? Regarding OD: The only way for Bell Sat to provide on-demand to your 9241, 9242 or 9400 HD PVR is to record it to your HDD, however, it expires, I believe after a certain number of hours. Here's the thread on OD if you wish to discuss that topic further. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=139308 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2012-04-08, 10:13 PM	#1
oilerdog Rookie Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Bell PVRs & Recording PPV 2 weeks ago I tried to pvr Adventures of TinTin 3D after purchasing, the next day it was no where to be found on my pvr. Last week tried again to pvr again and looked tonight and again no where to be found on pvr. I phoned bell and was told ppv may contain copyrights that do not allow you to record! I have never had any problem recording any movies before and just the week before had recorded Puss n Boots in 3D. She said it is up to the movie company who releases it whether or not it has copyright and there is no way of knowing till after. She would not reimburse for the 2 movies and could not tell me where in writing this warning was. Has anyone else had this issue? What difference does it make whether we record the movies can not be moved from the hd drive.

2012-04-08, 11:26 PM	#3
oilerdog Rookie Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Was not on demand. This movie would not even have been in the pvr 48 minutes after recording. It just will not record

2013-04-25, 04:32 PM	#6
JoeLouie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 890	As far as I know you should be able to record a PPV. You can not record the On Demand (channel 1000) movies, as you know.