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Nimiq 1 · 2007-10-26, 03:41 PM

I have had a 9242 running all day now in the office and the delay varies.

HD to HD takes a little longer than SD to SD right now....

MattD2 · 2007-10-26, 03:43 PM

this is correct

klystron · 2007-10-27, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markb

I'm about to go get a 9242, but I was just wondering about installation. I remember a while back reading that these PVR's can be installed with one wire running inside and then being split into the two. Can someone confirm how this is done?

My current setup I have a 6100 and 4100, so two wires coming in. The 9242 would likely replace one of these receivers. How can I just run one of those lines to the two inputs. I already have a switch 21 I believe outside running in one line of both 91&82 and the other line is just 91.

I think you are talking about an install using DishPro Plus equipment. This works well on the 2 9200' that I own but I recall reading that the 9242 might not support this hardware.
This should give you an idea on how it hooks up.
http://www.solidsignal.tv/dishnetwor...ence_Guide.pdf

dundee · 2007-10-27, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tijean66

I readed that this PVR become very hot, so is the fan noisy ? Does the HD stop activity in idle mode or allwya on like the 9200 ? thanks

I received a 9242 yesterday and it runs very hot and is much louder than I expected. Almost the same noise level as the Vista Media center it is replacing...

Nimiq 1 · 2007-10-27, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klystron

I think you are talking about an install using DishPro Plus equipment. This works well on the 2 9200' that I own but I recall reading that the 9242 might not support this hardware.
This should give you an idea on how it hooks up.
http://www.solidsignal.tv/dishnetwor...ence_Guide.pdf

No problems yet, I am running one on a DPP LNBF with a DPP Seperator.

Nimiq 1 · 2007-10-27, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dundee

I received a 9242 yesterday and it runs very hot and is much louder than I expected. Almost the same noise level as the Vista Media center it is replacing...

The HD noise did not seem too bad in my office, but when in a quiet room it is quite load, not impressed with this noise level, lets hope it is just "bedding in".....lol

markb · 2007-10-27, 07:39 PM

I got mine working with just one line coming in, the only difference is that I cannot record a different program then what I'm already watching. We really don't want to run a third line into our house, so I'm fine with what I have for now. I'll see what happens later.

hugh · 2007-10-27, 08:32 PM

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MattD2 · 2007-10-28, 12:54 PM

Found first problem
my 9242 has an intermittent sound loss and screen flicker.
Sound loss is for about 20 sec every 2 to 5 min for every channel up to 830 after that I have only sound flicker
HDMI connected
may have to switch to component
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
BTW 9200 worked perfect with the same setup

BigBen · 2007-11-01, 11:12 AM

I received the 9242 tuesday and quite pleased with it, I just dont understand why they still dont supply HDMI cables without dvi attachments. I had an extra one anyway, just seems like too many connections for no reason.

edv · 2007-11-01, 12:47 PM

New subscriber here...I too am reasonably pleased with the 9242 PVRs that I purchased.

I do not see the flicker and sound loss that Matt described (I am using the HDMI cables and set both TVs at '1080i')

I really like the TV2 out feature, which I have linked to my old cable infrastructure in the house, which lets me watch any 2 of 5 old-school TVs (3 tube TVs and 2 PC tuners) by way of cable splitters, while the plasmas are also running...with no need for any additional receivers.

My one minor concern about the 9242, which I could not reference in the manual, is the output audio levels.
I pass-through the audio from TV to the Stereo system, and I find that the audio level is very high from the PVR....so much so that I have to have the volume knob of my stereo at almost zero...the tiniest volume adjustment on the stereo increases the output dramatically.
It would be nice to scale back the audio level from the PVR so that I could use my volume control more precisely.
Anyone else notice this?

flyfishNS · 2007-11-02, 06:17 AM

Hi,

I also purchased the 9242 this week and am very happy with the receiver. The shop I bought it from did the install (needed a new dish even though I have HD– it’s a long story…), and I had been waiting for the new receivers to come out.

I find none of the problems mentioned in comments in the forum, specifically:
1. The noise is less than the old 5800 I used to have, but it is louder than a 6100 (which makes almost no noise). We have the unit in a bedroom, it is fine, less than a computer hard drive…
2. I am using just HDMI for the TV1 and the installer also hooked up Composite, presumably for the other feed (which I am not sure I have to have – is this necessary to record while watching something else? He put the thing in dual mode, as most people do a second feed – I switched it back to use Single as it is just this set I am feeding with the new receiver, and I wanted PIP and the ability to watch one thing while recording or playing another recorded program), and have seen no loss of sound sync so far.
3. I recorded Survivor last night while watching CSI in HD, both programs were watched without issue with sound or skipping (Survivor recorded in SD and I played it back after, and that is a question – can one record in HD while watching something else in HD???).
4. The channels change and do take a couple of seconds, but that is no different from the 6100, in fact the program guide switches FASTER on the 9242 than the 6100 (when you are searching for shows) – much faster! If you direct enter the channel you are switching to, I find it is just the same time as the 6100, about 4-5 seconds.

So, I am glad I bought the 9242, and look forward to using the PVR features which I used to have with the 5800, but now in HD for the main channel at least. I am glad that this forum exists, as the thoughts of others helped me decide how to set this all up.

ps - just answered my own question and recorded Equator in HD for a couple of minutes while watching Rush in HD - cool...Don't know what happened with Survivor last night - maybe I had it recording off a non-HD channel...

VuMax · 2007-11-02, 10:30 AM

Survivor is not shot in HD.

Tom.F.1 · 2007-11-04, 12:23 AM

It took some doin' to git the 9242 hooked up and runnin'.

But finally, I'm impressed that it works! Added it to my account online and got programming right away, no waiting on hold or doing tests for CSR's.
Set up remotes, had to address the uhf's different so they don't control the wrong receiver.
The timers work, it records and plays. The OTA tuner seems slightly better than the old one.

And its black. so, i'm happy so far

NinjaActionJeans · 2007-11-04, 10:25 PM

Just picked mine up tonight. Seems OK although no real reason to upgrade my 9200 at this point.

Anyone know what the ethernet port on this thing is for? I'm guessing its just disabled? Maybe i'll plug it in and try to hit it with my web browser or something......might have slingbox functionality.....yeah yeah dream on.

2007-10-27, 08:32 PM	#23
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2007-11-02, 06:17 AM	#27
flyfishNS Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 39	Hi, I also purchased the 9242 this week and am very happy with the receiver. The shop I bought it from did the install (needed a new dish even though I have HD– it’s a long story…), and I had been waiting for the new receivers to come out. I find none of the problems mentioned in comments in the forum, specifically: 1. The noise is less than the old 5800 I used to have, but it is louder than a 6100 (which makes almost no noise). We have the unit in a bedroom, it is fine, less than a computer hard drive… 2. I am using just HDMI for the TV1 and the installer also hooked up Composite, presumably for the other feed (which I am not sure I have to have – is this necessary to record while watching something else? He put the thing in dual mode, as most people do a second feed – I switched it back to use Single as it is just this set I am feeding with the new receiver, and I wanted PIP and the ability to watch one thing while recording or playing another recorded program), and have seen no loss of sound sync so far. 3. I recorded Survivor last night while watching CSI in HD, both programs were watched without issue with sound or skipping (Survivor recorded in SD and I played it back after, and that is a question – can one record in HD while watching something else in HD???). 4. The channels change and do take a couple of seconds, but that is no different from the 6100, in fact the program guide switches FASTER on the 9242 than the 6100 (when you are searching for shows) – much faster! If you direct enter the channel you are switching to, I find it is just the same time as the 6100, about 4-5 seconds. So, I am glad I bought the 9242, and look forward to using the PVR features which I used to have with the 5800, but now in HD for the main channel at least. I am glad that this forum exists, as the thoughts of others helped me decide how to set this all up. ps - just answered my own question and recorded Equator in HD for a couple of minutes while watching Rush in HD - cool...Don't know what happened with Survivor last night - maybe I had it recording off a non-HD channel... Last edited by flyfishNS; 2007-11-02 at 06:36 AM.

2007-11-04, 12:23 AM	#29
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	It took some doin' to git the 9242 hooked up and runnin'. But finally, I'm impressed that it works! Added it to my account online and got programming right away, no waiting on hold or doing tests for CSR's. Set up remotes, had to address the uhf's different so they don't control the wrong receiver. The timers work, it records and plays. The OTA tuner seems slightly better than the old one. And its black. so, i'm happy so far __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

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2007-10-26, 03:41 PM	#16
Nimiq 1 __________ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,225	I have had a 9242 running all day now in the office and the delay varies. HD to HD takes a little longer than SD to SD right now....

2007-10-26, 03:43 PM	#17
MattD2 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA Posts: 27	this is correct

2007-10-27, 07:39 PM	#22
markb Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 925	I got mine working with just one line coming in, the only difference is that I cannot record a different program then what I'm already watching. We really don't want to run a third line into our house, so I'm fine with what I have for now. I'll see what happens later.

2007-10-28, 12:54 PM	#24
MattD2 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA Posts: 27	Found first problem my 9242 has an intermittent sound loss and screen flicker. Sound loss is for about 20 sec every 2 to 5 min for every channel up to 830 after that I have only sound flicker HDMI connected may have to switch to component GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR BTW 9200 worked perfect with the same setup

2007-11-01, 11:12 AM	#25
BigBen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Edmonton Posts: 67	I received the 9242 tuesday and quite pleased with it, I just dont understand why they still dont supply HDMI cables without dvi attachments. I had an extra one anyway, just seems like too many connections for no reason.

2007-11-01, 12:47 PM	#26
edv Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 54	New subscriber here...I too am reasonably pleased with the 9242 PVRs that I purchased. I do not see the flicker and sound loss that Matt described (I am using the HDMI cables and set both TVs at '1080i') I really like the TV2 out feature, which I have linked to my old cable infrastructure in the house, which lets me watch any 2 of 5 old-school TVs (3 tube TVs and 2 PC tuners) by way of cable splitters, while the plasmas are also running...with no need for any additional receivers. My one minor concern about the 9242, which I could not reference in the manual, is the output audio levels. I pass-through the audio from TV to the Stereo system, and I find that the audio level is very high from the PVR....so much so that I have to have the volume knob of my stereo at almost zero...the tiniest volume adjustment on the stereo increases the output dramatically. It would be nice to scale back the audio level from the PVR so that I could use my volume control more precisely. Anyone else notice this?

2007-11-02, 10:30 AM	#28
VuMax Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 957	Survivor is not shot in HD.

2007-11-04, 10:25 PM	#30
NinjaActionJeans Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	Just picked mine up tonight. Seems OK although no real reason to upgrade my 9200 at this point. Anyone know what the ethernet port on this thing is for? I'm guessing its just disabled? Maybe i'll plug it in and try to hit it with my web browser or something......might have slingbox functionality.....yeah yeah dream on.