Version 181 firmware for ExpressVu 9242 Discussion - Page 2 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

jimbgoss · 2008-07-13, 01:04 PM

Yes installed by Bell Tech. Worked fine before software upgrade July 09,2008.

scrooloose · 2008-07-13, 02:14 PM

I would power cycle it once (pull the plug), then run a Check Switch again. If it continues, you will most likely need a service call.

-Mike

jimbgoss · 2008-07-13, 04:04 PM

Been there did that. Post was for info only. Already talked to Bell twice and a service call in for Monday.

ltldevl · 2008-07-13, 09:18 PM

I find that the jump forward and backward buttons don't seem to function properly. Sometimes the jump ahead buttons jumps 30 seconds other times it jumps a few minutes. Same with the jump back button, sometimes 15 seconds and other times 1 second. I also have noticed pixelation once in a while. This was never the case with the previous firmware. Signal levels haven't changed and the pixelation is without rain or electrical storms. Clear day actually.

Tom.F.1 · 2008-07-14, 01:08 AM

My 9242 was replaced with a reburb a few days before the v181 update.

I hate to say it, but it works just about perfect.

HDMI works, Digital audio works, no dropouts, no freeze ups.
Skip forward and back work perfect, on live TV or on playback.
Scheduled recording worked. USB Pictures worked, played a slideshow, Yahoo!!

I'm going to continue looking for faults, but so far, I got to admit, I didn't know a PVR could be so good.

Jemimo · 2008-07-14, 07:43 PM

Just started a tread before reading this one…
Here’s what I wrote:
I’ve heard today from a co-worker that in August, we will be able to connect our ExpressVu 9242 PVR to our personal computer to use its storage capacity. Does anyone has more details or heard about this?

scrooloose · 2008-07-14, 08:10 PM

I think you're talking about adding a USB hard disk to the 9242 for increased storage. That option is expected, but we don't know when.

-Mike

C C · 2008-07-14, 08:44 PM

I noticed after v181 the picture quality on TV2 over composite decreased. It looks a little bit softer.

Before I used to tell people that picture quality over TV2 was like DVD quality on a nice SDTV using S-VIDEO, now it looks like I'm feeding my SDTV with a regular coax connection. It's actually quite annoying and distracting after having such a clear crisp picture for over 8 months.

Call me crazy but I can definitely see a difference.

superdave · 2008-07-14, 09:53 PM

Three times today, the video has frozen, the sound has continued, and then the unit reboots, (white vertical bars, loud fan).

Anybody else?

UPDATE: andyk described perfectly what I am also experiencing here:

Once in a while, the picture freezes, and I hear a fan running quite loud inside the box. It then flashes some white vertical streaks on the screen and eventually powers off and reboots.

Tom.F.1 · 2008-07-15, 12:17 AM

superdave

call to complain, they'll send you a refurb that will work better than new.

Really.

andyk · 2008-07-15, 01:58 AM

superdave,
Try improving the ventilation. After posting that note, I placed my 9242 on 4 blocks to get about 1 inch elevation of the bottom where much of the heat disipates. I haven't had a freeze since although it's still too soon to be sure. (I also replaced a power bar based on my conversation with tech support).

superdave · 2008-07-16, 08:31 AM

Thanks Andy K.

I've purchased a laptop cooler, and will give that a try.

It just seems odd that after 3 months of flawless operation, I'm having trouble now.

Dave

Humpty Dumpty · 2008-07-16, 04:32 PM

I too just had the video freeze while the audio continued, I let it run for about a minute then got up and held down the power button to reset.
I was watching (and recording the same) HD channel, and recording another HD channel on a schedule.
I was actually amazed that the scheduled recording continued after the reset!
This is the first issue I've had since I got it in April, there is lots of airflow around it in a nice cool basement, so I don't think mine is a heat issue. I hope it doesnt happen again.

DrewSat · 2008-07-24, 12:10 AM

The 181 label introduced folders/groups as well as a new floating screen saver that includes helpful tips or direct links to recordings, locks, timers. It also not includes the ability to view JPEGs on a flash drive.

USB hard drive functionality hasn't been released yet. I'm sure once it is ready to be announced, you'll hear about it.

jdgd · 2008-07-24, 11:46 AM

I get the video freeze while audio continues bug as well.

Never used to happen before this firmware.

2008-07-13, 02:14 PM	#17
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	I would power cycle it once (pull the plug), then run a Check Switch again. If it continues, you will most likely need a service call. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2008-07-13, 09:18 PM	#19
ltldevl Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milton, ON Posts: 682	I find that the jump forward and backward buttons don't seem to function properly. Sometimes the jump ahead buttons jumps 30 seconds other times it jumps a few minutes. Same with the jump back button, sometimes 15 seconds and other times 1 second. I also have noticed pixelation once in a while. This was never the case with the previous firmware. Signal levels haven't changed and the pixelation is without rain or electrical storms. Clear day actually. __________________ BEV 9242, 6131s \| Samsung HL67A750 \| Pioneer VSX-919AH-K \| Cerwin Vega VE-15s, VE-5C, VE-5M

2008-07-14, 01:08 AM	#20
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	My 9242 was replaced with a reburb a few days before the v181 update. I hate to say it, but it works just about perfect. HDMI works, Digital audio works, no dropouts, no freeze ups. Skip forward and back work perfect, on live TV or on playback. Scheduled recording worked. USB Pictures worked, played a slideshow, Yahoo!! I'm going to continue looking for faults, but so far, I got to admit, I didn't know a PVR could be so good. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2008-07-14, 08:10 PM	#22
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	I think you're talking about adding a USB hard disk to the 9242 for increased storage. That option is expected, but we don't know when. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2008-07-14, 09:53 PM	#24
superdave Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	Three times today, the video has frozen, the sound has continued, and then the unit reboots, (white vertical bars, loud fan). Anybody else? UPDATE: andyk described perfectly what I am also experiencing here: Once in a while, the picture freezes, and I hear a fan running quite loud inside the box. It then flashes some white vertical streaks on the screen and eventually powers off and reboots. Last edited by superdave; 2008-07-14 at 11:16 PM.

2008-07-13, 01:04 PM	#16
jimbgoss Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 17	Yes installed by Bell Tech. Worked fine before software upgrade July 09,2008.

2008-07-13, 04:04 PM	#18
jimbgoss Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 17	Been there did that. Post was for info only. Already talked to Bell twice and a service call in for Monday.

2008-07-14, 07:43 PM	#21
Jemimo Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 5	Just started a tread before reading this one… Here’s what I wrote: I’ve heard today from a co-worker that in August, we will be able to connect our ExpressVu 9242 PVR to our personal computer to use its storage capacity. Does anyone has more details or heard about this?

2008-07-14, 08:44 PM	#23
C C Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 76	I noticed after v181 the picture quality on TV2 over composite decreased. It looks a little bit softer. Before I used to tell people that picture quality over TV2 was like DVD quality on a nice SDTV using S-VIDEO, now it looks like I'm feeding my SDTV with a regular coax connection. It's actually quite annoying and distracting after having such a clear crisp picture for over 8 months. Call me crazy but I can definitely see a difference.

2008-07-15, 12:17 AM	#25
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	superdave call to complain, they'll send you a refurb that will work better than new. Really. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:) Last edited by admin; 2008-07-16 at 10:05 AM. Reason: Removed quote. Pls do not quote the entire previous post. It serves little purpose and makes the thread difficult to read.

2008-07-15, 01:58 AM	#26
andyk Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 163	superdave, Try improving the ventilation. After posting that note, I placed my 9242 on 4 blocks to get about 1 inch elevation of the bottom where much of the heat disipates. I haven't had a freeze since although it's still too soon to be sure. (I also replaced a power bar based on my conversation with tech support). __________________ Andy K. Last edited by admin; 2008-07-16 at 10:05 AM. Reason: removed unecessary quote

2008-07-16, 08:31 AM	#27
superdave Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	Thanks Andy K. I've purchased a laptop cooler, and will give that a try. It just seems odd that after 3 months of flawless operation, I'm having trouble now. Dave Last edited by admin; 2008-07-16 at 10:05 AM. Reason: Removed quote. Pls do not quote the entire previous post. It serves little purpose and makes the thread difficult to read.

2008-07-16, 04:32 PM	#28
Humpty Dumpty Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 109	I too just had the video freeze while the audio continued, I let it run for about a minute then got up and held down the power button to reset. I was watching (and recording the same) HD channel, and recording another HD channel on a schedule. I was actually amazed that the scheduled recording continued after the reset! This is the first issue I've had since I got it in April, there is lots of airflow around it in a nice cool basement, so I don't think mine is a heat issue. I hope it doesnt happen again.

2008-07-24, 12:10 AM	#29
DrewSat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 181	Multimedia The 181 label introduced folders/groups as well as a new floating screen saver that includes helpful tips or direct links to recordings, locks, timers. It also not includes the ability to view JPEGs on a flash drive. USB hard drive functionality hasn't been released yet. I'm sure once it is ready to be announced, you'll hear about it.

2008-07-24, 11:46 AM	#30
jdgd Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 55	I get the video freeze while audio continues bug as well. Never used to happen before this firmware.

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