HOT? TSCC: Bell TV 6131 HD receiver $149.99

[Tyler18]

I didn't see it posted, but The Source is selling the Bell 6131 HD receiver for $149.99 until April 1, 2009. IT also says you will receive a programming credit of $100. They don't seem to have any in stock but I took the ad to futureshop and they did a price match for it.

You can add an external USB hard drive to this receiver and turn it into a single tuner PVR.

They are also selling the PVR 9241 for $399.99 plus a $100 programming credit.

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=BellExpressVu&product=1528203

[billrush]

If you are looking for a PVR check out the 9242 if you can find one. BIG difference between the different PVR's

[brunes]

If you are looking for a PVR check out the 9242 if you can find one. BIG difference between the different PVR's

Actually the PVR functions are basically identical. Of course the 9242 has two tuners but that is it. IMO the 61XX series is better value for the money.

OP this is a very hot deal - my local source seems OOS but I am going to try to get a raincheck tomorrow.

[Eclipsed7]

Anyone find any stock on this in Edmonton?

[Tyler18]

Anyone find any stock on this in Edmonton?

In London they had lots of stock at Futureshop, just find a friendly salesman and get them to pm.

[fmpsportsguy2]

Thanx op.. just more ammunition for me to get my mom's sat package upgraded for free.

[brunes]

In London they had lots of stock at Futureshop, just find a friendly salesman and get them to pm.

Unlikely they will PM if TSCC is OOS

[Laserheart]

Interesting, thanks!

[mjl]

I was going to buy one at future shop but I order one to the local store to save the shipping. thats $100.00 in savings. Bell is going to reduce my bill by 30% for the next year so I am getting this for a very good price.

[Rikkk]

I am looking for this unit, I am an exsisiting customer, do you still get the $100 programing credit?

Rick

[buzzerk]

thanks op, just got BB in kitchener to pm even though oos.

[brunes]

Thanks OP, FS PMed without even checking stock! Saved me $55.

[MeatBag]

I am looking for this unit, I am an exsisiting customer, do you still get the $100 programing credit?

Rick

x2 ... existing here also, and are these prices without a contract term? Thanks OP.

[djino]

x2 ... existing here also, and are these prices without a contract term? Thanks OP.

+1... Do I have to go on a contract? when does the $100 credit get applied?

djino

[dagos777]

whats the difference between the 6131 and the 6141.. Did they discontinue the 6141?

[djino]

If you can't get the PM at Futureshop/Bestbuy, use Citi Mastercard Price Protection to get the difference.

djino

[canadian250]

whats the difference between the 6131 and the 6141.. Did they discontinue the 6141?

you might still find a few 6141 recievers at some Bellworld stores. They were replaced by the 6131 which is an inferior reciever IMO. No over the air tuner, and no hdmi cable in the box like the 6141 use to have.

[dshek]

guess something like that is free 1yr with a TV purchase from FS

[DaDDz]

In London they had lots of stock at Futureshop, just find a friendly salesman and get them to pm.

Anyone actually get a price match from FS?

[Sheed30]

you might still find a few 6141 recievers at some Bellworld stores. They were replaced by the 6131 which is an inferior reciever IMO. No over the air tuner, and no hdmi cable in the box like the 6141 use to have.

The 6131 is really only inferior if you can receive OTA signals in your area....Having no OTA tuner is a negative for people that can receive OTA signals but for people where no OTA signals are available it's not a big deal really since both receivers are pretty much the same.Not having a HDMI cable included with the 6131 sucks though but they are cheap @ monoprice...:)

If you had said the same about the HD PVR's I would agree wholeheartedly... The new PVR is a single tuner receiver but the older one was a dual tuner receiver which makes the new PVR very much inferior to the older one...

[Heynow999]

I have a dual tuner PVR and I think it is great. I would never buy a single tuner. My complaint is I can only record eighty hours of programs.

[WalnutCrunch]

If you had said the same about the HD PVR's I would agree wholeheartedly... The new PVR is a single tuner receiver but the older one was a dual tuner receiver which makes the new PVR very much inferior to the older one...

Actually the 9241 PVR is still dual-tuner (i.e., can still record a channel while watching another, or record two different channels at once), it's just that it doesn't have the ability to output to a second TV like the 9242.

I have a dual tuner PVR and I think it is great. I would never buy a single tuner. My complaint is I can only record eighty hours of programs.

If you have a 9242, Bell added the ability to attach an external harddrive to expand your recording space.

In fact, you can also attach an external drive to the 9241, 6141, and the 6131 that is being discussed here.

[Sheed30]

Actually the 9241 PVR is still dual-tuner (i.e., can still record a channel while watching another, or record two different channels at once), it's just that it doesn't have the ability to output to a second TV like the 9242.

Thanks for clarifying....

I was going to look up the info on the actual differences between the 9241 and 9242 earlier but got side tracked with the Sabres/Panthers game.I completely forgot all about it until I saw your post here...

Thanks for the info...

[bulls]

does anyone with the new receivers experience freezing or audio problem that plague the old 9242?

[sonspot]

does anyone with the new receivers experience freezing or audio problem that plague the old 9242?

had for almost two yr no problems so far

[DaDDz]

In London they had lots of stock at Futureshop, just find a friendly salesman and get them to pm.

Picked one up today at FS in London. No problem getting a price match. He didn't even check out the Source site, just change the price and rang it through.

[xcel]

Bought this receiver from FS. Now Bell is not giving me free installation even for a new customer. Installation is free only when the receiver is bought from bell !!!!:mad:

Does anyone else has the same problem ?

[Laserheart]

I thought they all included free installation?

[bulls]

had for almost two yr no problems so far

i was talking about the 9142. i have the 9242 and it freezes once i a while just wondering if the new ones do this

[pr2000]

PM it at $144 + taxes at BB in Ottawa East no problem. He kept the copy from the sale I printed from this post.

[kadydawg]

Price Matched @ BB In Winnipeg with no problems

[gewain]

Price Matched @ BB In Winnipeg with no problems

How did you manage that? When I go to the link it says " Please check back for updates on this product's online availability." and none of the stores have it in stock. Is there some trick to getting them to pricematch? They'll usually do anything to get out of doing a PM.

[mre]

I didn't see it posted, but The Source is selling the Bell 6131 HD receiver for $149.99 until April 1, 2009. IT also says you will receive a programming credit of $100. They don't seem to have any in stock but I took the ad to futureshop and they did a price match for it.

You can add an external USB hard drive to this receiver and turn it into a single tuner PVR.

They are also selling the PVR 9241 for $399.99 plus a $100 programming credit.

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=BellExpressVu&product=1528203

Looks like the sale is now on until April 15, 2009. That should give everyone some more PM opportunities.

[Siph7]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10119136&logon=&langid=EN

Bestbuy is having it on sale this week at 149.99.

I just add it to the cart and it came to 134.xx before taxes because of weekend sales. I went to submit my order with store pickup. Nice!

:)

[gkouzev]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10119136&logon=&langid=EN

Bestbuy is having it on sale this week at 149.99.

Got it from BB for 199... 31 days ago. The price protection period expired yesterday :(

[DaDDz]

Got it at FS $149 price matched to Source.
Added a 160G HD I had sitting around and instant PVR!

[Laserheart]

Does anyone know if the videos recorded to the external hard drive can be transferred/converted to a computer to be watched on the computer?

[DaDDz]

Does anyone know if the videos recorded to the external hard drive can be transferred/converted to a computer to be watched on the computer?

I"s say no. Drive is formatted by the unit. More info below

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=100773

[olp79]

I'm a Rogers subscriber, so hopefully someone can answer this for me. My grandpa has Bell satellite with a standard box right now, he recently got a new hd tv, but didn't upgrade the box. I'd like to get him one of these, but does he have to have an HD dish also? or will the dish he currently has, work with a new HD box.
Thanks for any info.

[DaDDz]

I'm a Rogers subscriber, so hopefully someone can answer this for me. My grandpa has Bell satellite with a standard box right now, he recently got a new hd tv, but didn't upgrade the box. I'd like to get him one of these, but does he have to have an HD dish also? or will the dish he currently has, work with a new HD box.
Thanks for any info.

Depends on what dish he has now. To get HD you need a HD receiver, dual LNB dish and of course subscribe to the HD packages. When I went HD a couple years ago Bell installed a new dish free as long as I was signing a new program contract. I believe the current promotion includes $100 credit if you add this unit.

[scruff]

Future shop has the 6131 at $149 and the 9241 PVR at $474 this week.

[BernardRyder]

new deal on a 6131 ?

[SivaNevets]

i have a nub question as im getting my first TV in september. i decide to go for bell (for the cheapest HD program), wut does this HD receiver do?i already have a receiver takes HDMI 1.3a. is this a TV box or something?
is this something i must get if i want use bell TV?

[jmalias]

i have a nub question as im getting my first TV in september. i decide to go for bell (for the cheapest HD program), wut does this HD receiver do?i already have a receiver takes HDMI 1.3a. is this a TV box or something?
is this something i must get if i want use bell TV?

you are right, pre NUB

when you say, "first TV in September", "i decide to go for bell", means you are PRE nub, still just a lurker.

Do not buy anything until you commit to a provider and for at least have a TV.

HD receiver do? takes the signal from the dish outside and converts it into HD quality output for a small number of channels, that then goes to the TV via HDMI cable

i already have a receiver takes HDMI 1.3a. is this a TV box or something?
Can you look at the box and get a model number, that would make it easier.

My question to you is, What is a guy doing with a a TV box or something that does not have a TV???

[HDawg]

i have a nub question as im getting my first TV in september. i decide to go for bell (for the cheapest HD program), wut does this HD receiver do?i already have a receiver takes HDMI 1.3a. is this a TV box or something?
is this something i must get if i want use bell TV?

Either you are talking about an over the air receiver or a stereo receiver. Either way, you need a TV with HDMI inputs, which is standard these days on any HD TV.

To answer your question, as this thread is about a Bell 6131, yes, it is a TV box. A Bell (or Videotron, or Rogers, or whatever provider) HD receiver is capable of outputing HD channels (not all channels are HD) via a number of inputs (HDMI being the most convenient).

You need a receiver from a provider if you are going to watch their programming since it's going to be encrypted. Just Google for more information because we can be here all day explaining this. Also, you generally have to pay an extra fee for HD programming. For a list of programs, just go to the provider's website.

[SivaNevets]

i already bought an Toshiba Regza 52'' 120Hz TV and Denon AVR-789 receiver two days ago. I wont need them until September when we moved to our new apartment. We bought them because they were on sale (1699$ for TV and 499$ for receiver)
i will need a TV box in september i just thought TV box should be like something cheap rental(like their wireless modem) if u order TV program from bell. Now seem to me I need to buy them.
http://www.bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpTv_Dth_Equipment_Landing.page
the HD basic costs 28$ when bundled with internet service,plus additional $10 programming fee per month.but if u have ur own receiver u dont need to pay the programming fee anymore, am i right?

[Garmin]

no new deal this week :(

[nufan]

This deal seems active again, the 6131 HD receiver for $149.99 at the source.

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=BellExpressVu&product=1528203

I just signed up as a new account last week and $49.99 seems like a great price for this receiver (will get $100 credit on my first bill as a new customer)

Paid $199.99 for it at FS a week ago, so planning on getting the difference back today with their price protection policy.

EDIT: Price Protected successfully and had $61.60 ($55 for the 110% PM + tax) refunded, happy about that price!!

[Anonymouse]

Are there any advantages to getting a 9241 instead of this model? All I need is some kind of analog output for my SD TV and basic PVR functionality and I'm trying to decide between the two models.

[djino]

Are there any advantages to getting a 9241 instead of this model? All I need is some kind of analog output for my SD TV and basic PVR functionality and I'm trying to decide between the two models.

The advantage to getting 9241 over the 6131 is that the 9241 already has an internal Harddrive, so you have the PVR option right out of the box. You also have the option to record 2 different shows at the sametime (even while watching a 3rd Pre-recorded show). The 9241 does have the analog outputs for you to connect to a SD TV also.

With the 6131, for this to be a PVR, you need to purchase an additional External HD for it to have the PVR Functionality. Even then, you can't record two shows at once like the 9241 (you can record one show while watching a pre-recorded show at Best). This also has the analog outputs to connec tto SD TV.

djino

[loonieryan]

If I buy two 9241 receivers on a brand new subscription with Bell will I get a $400 credit or only a $200 credit?

Anyone know?

[BryceS]

You only get one activation bill credit per account, not per receiver.

[GreenEggsAndSpam]

I'm thinking of switching to Bell sometime before December because my free Rogers HD PVR is soon ending (thanks RFD for that lol)
I have never used or even seen a tv that has used satellite before so I don't know what I am really getting into.
I have 2 HDTV's in the house now, so if I buy 2 of these recievers, I can just go ahead and order just the digital packages from Bell right? I shouldn't have to pay anything extra for HD content because I already own the boxes.
Do you get all the HD channels with this box or does it only allow for certain packages?
These are pretty noob questions, I just have no idea how satellite really works. I don't want to stay with Rogers anymore and Aliant TV isn't really an option for me.

[CanadianMoFo]

Are there any advantages to getting a 9241 instead of this model? All I need is some kind of analog output for my SD TV and basic PVR functionality and I'm trying to decide between the two models.

I had a 9242 crap out on me during it's warranty. The hard drive crashed, and is a common problem with the 9xxx series. Pretty much the only way to fix it is a complete replacement unit. Fine during warranty, but afterwards its going to be an expensive repair.

The 61XX series with an external HD should prevent this sort of thing. If the HD goes, no biggie replace with whatever el cheapo drive and case is available on the market.

I've got both now. Definately thinking about the Dish Care program from Bell that is essentially an extended warranty on all your receivers for $6/mo or something. I'm gun shy now about the 9242 cost of replacement out of warranty.

CM.

[nufan]

I'm thinking of switching to Bell sometime before December because my free Rogers HD PVR is soon ending (thanks RFD for that lol)
I have never used or even seen a tv that has used satellite before so I don't know what I am really getting into.
I have 2 HDTV's in the house now, so if I buy 2 of these recievers, I can just go ahead and order just the digital packages from Bell right? I shouldn't have to pay anything extra for HD content because I already own the boxes.
Do you get all the HD channels with this box or does it only allow for certain packages?
These are pretty noob questions, I just have no idea how satellite really works. I don't want to stay with Rogers anymore and Aliant TV isn't really an option for me.

just check out bell.ca it goes over all the channel packages. You get Free HD channels which are the networks, cbc, ctv, abc, nbc etc.. but you have to pay more for certain HD theme packages such as TSN HD, Discovery HD etc...

[djino]

I'm thinking of switching to Bell sometime before December because my free Rogers HD PVR is soon ending (thanks RFD for that lol)
I have never used or even seen a tv that has used satellite before so I don't know what I am really getting into.
I have 2 HDTV's in the house now, so if I buy 2 of these recievers, I can just go ahead and order just the digital packages from Bell right? I shouldn't have to pay anything extra for HD content because I already own the boxes.
Do you get all the HD channels with this box or does it only allow for certain packages?
These are pretty noob questions, I just have no idea how satellite really works. I don't want to stay with Rogers anymore and Aliant TV isn't really an option for me.

Take a look at http://bell.ca/programmingguide.

Every Bell subscriber must subscribe to the $32 Digital Standard. This Digital started does come with about 14 HD Channels as seen in the Free HD Channels section. Any HD Channels above and beyond this require you to pay more (having a HD Receiver doesn't entitle you to all HD Channels for free).

$3 - Digital Subscriber Fee (Must pay)
$32 - Digital Standard (Must pay - 14 Free HD Channels)
$1 - HD U.S Time Shifting (Free if you subscribe to 4 HD Theme Packs)
$5 - Per HD/Theme (4 for $10 or $15 for all 5)

The rest of the HD Channels you get automatically when you subscribe to the SD Theme/Package.

Note: To get either of the HD Sports Theme or HD More Sports, you must subscribe to the equilavent SD Sports Themes (which are $8 per SDTheme, 5 for $23, 6 for $26). Also, the prices reflected on the programminggude are prices that take into account Bell multi-product discounts. The prices I quoted above are without the discounts.

djino
"Goodluck"

[loonieryan]

Take a look at http://bell.ca/programmingguide.

Every Bell subscriber must subscribe to the $32 Digital Standard. This Digital started does come with about 14 HD Channels as seen in the Free HD Channels section. Any HD Channels above and beyond this require you to pay more (having a HD Receiver doesn't entitle you to all HD Channels for free).

$32 - Digital Standard (Must pay - 14 Free HD Channels)
$1 - HD U.S Time Shifting (Free if you subscribe to 4 HD Theme Packs)
$5 - Per HD/Theme (4 for $10 or $15 for all 5)

The rest of the HD Channels you get automatically when you subscribe to the SD Theme/Package.

Note: To get either of the HD Sports Theme or HD More Sports, you must subscribe to the equilavent SD Sports Themes (which are $8 per SDTheme, 5 for $23, 6 for $26). Also, the prices reflected on the programminggude are prices that take into account Bell multi-product discounts. The prices I quoted above are without the discounts.

djino
"Goodlucl"

The Bell website really sucks for creating a programming package. I chose HD Extra and then wanted to add some international "a la carte" channels to see my final monthly bill but there was no way to do it on the site.

Absolutely horrid site!

[82]

You can't replace the HDD alone? Hmmm, my father has a 9242...

I had a 9242 crap out on me during it's warranty. The hard drive crashed, and is a common problem with the 9xxx series. Pretty much the only way to fix it is a complete replacement unit. Fine during warranty, but afterwards its going to be an expensive repair.

The 61XX series with an external HD should prevent this sort of thing. If the HD goes, no biggie replace with whatever el cheapo drive and case is available on the market.

I've got both now. Definately thinking about the Dish Care program from Bell that is essentially an extended warranty on all your receivers for $6/mo or something. I'm gun shy now about the 9242 cost of replacement out of warranty.

CM.

[djino]

The Bell website really sucks for creating a programming package. I chose HD Extra and then wanted to add some international "a la carte" channels to see my final monthly bill but there was no way to do it on the site.

Absolutely horrid site!

Once you are a Bell TV customer, and you setup an account on Bell.ca, you will be able to view your programming and also fool around with adding/removing channels to see what your price will be. But you can't do this until you are an existing client.

Many of the channels you cannot get "a la carte", but feel free to ask, and I'll let you know

djino

[GreenEggsAndSpam]

So seeing as this box only gets me the Free HD content and I must pay the 32 monthly fee anyways that comes with free HD, by buying this box I am only really saving the monthly rental fee if I had to order through bell correct?

[djino]

So seeing as this box only gets me the Free HD content and I must pay the 32 monthly fee anyways that comes with free HD, by buying this box I am only really saving the monthly rental fee if I had to order through bell correct?

Yes. And well, if you are able to setup the Dish equipment yourself, then you could buy and NOT have to go on a 1-2 year contract.

Renting the receivers means you have to go on at least a 1 year contract (most likely 2 years). There is no rent to own option. The benefit though of Renting is you dont have to put up much money to get setup (as Installation is usually covered) and if your receivers break down, free replacement.

If you buy and you CAN NOT setup Dish/Receivers yourself, then you will have to pay for Installation. Though they may be able to waive install fee if you go on some sort of contract.

Standard 4100 SD Receiver
$3 - Rent
$99 - Buy (2 for $150)

6131 HD Reciever
$10 - Rent
$199 - Buy (+$100 New client credit applied on Bill = $99)
$xxx - The cost to buy an external HDD - (optional for PVR Functionality)

9241 - HD PVR Receiver
$20 - Rent
$499 - Buy (+$100 New client credit applied on Bill = $399)
$xxx - The cost to buy an external HDD - (optional - additional space for PVR)

djino

[nufan]

^^ Remember the source has the 6131 for $150 atm minus the $100 credit if you are a new customer. That's the route I just took last week and am happy paying $50 to own the receiver and save the rental fee.

I set up myself, but had to take a 1 year contract to get that $100 credit. Otherwise, free install requires a 2 year contract.

Also, if you order directly online at bell.ca you get an additional $25 "online" credit. I was impatient and wanted to set it up right then rather than wait for bell to ship me the receiver though :)

I got the HBO/Movie Central package which is half price for the first 2 months, will decide after that if I want to keep paying $19 after that for them, so far the movies on movie central have been crap. Got 6 theme packages but no extra HD channels so far, I mostly just watch the networks in HD, but $10 for 4 HD theme packs isn't bad (might get it for HD TSN when the NFL season starts)

I have to agree about the bell site though, they really don't make it easy to see the final price you are going to be paying (until after you are a customer and can sign into your online account it would seem), but that's probably by design :)

[GreenEggsAndSpam]

info
Thanks for all that.
I don't have a clue on how to setup a dish, but a buddy of mine might be able to help me out.


Just throwing this out there because I just got flyers in the mail.

Futureshop Flyer August 7 - August 13
Page 28 bottom left hand corner

Bell PVR Ready HD Receiver 6131HD $199.99 - 100 activation fee for new customers

Dual Tuner HD-PVR 9241 $499.99 - 200 activation fee for new customers

[djino]

Thanks for all that.
I don't have a clue on how to setup a dish, but a buddy of mine might be able to help me out.


Just throwing this out there because I just got flyers in the mail.

Futureshop Flyer August 7 - August 13
Page 28 bottom left hand corner

Bell PVR Ready HD Receiver 6131HD $199.99 - 100 activation fee for new customers

Dual Tuner HD-PVR 9241 $499.99 - 200 activation fee for new customers

No Problem. If you get the 6131, bring The Source flyer (or print out) of the $149.99 price and they'll PM it (you'll get it for $144.99) + $100 activation credit = $44.99 :)

djino

[loonieryan]

No Problem. If you get the 6131, bring The Source flyer (or print out) of the $149.99 price and they'll PM it (you'll get it for $144.99) + $100 activation credit = $44.99 :)

djino

Is there really only just 1 activation credit per account? I want to buy 2 9241 receivers because I have 2 HDTVs.

[Anonymouse]

I presently have a 2700 and only one "horn" on my dish. Do I need to add another horn if I buy an HD receiver? I don't intend to get an HDTV yet, but I have to upgrade my receiver now to get a certain local channel that my 2700 won't receive (or so says the Bell support guy, anyway).

If some work needs to be done on the dish, is it better to buy the receiver online from Bell to get free installation?

[audiohs]

I presently have a 2700 and only one "horn" on my dish. Do I need to add another horn if I buy an HD receiver? I don't intend to get an HDTV yet, but I have to upgrade my receiver now to get a certain local channel that my 2700 won't receive (or so says the Bell support guy, anyway).

If some work needs to be done on the dish, is it better to buy the receiver online from Bell to get free installation?
You will need a 20" dish (if you don't have it already) and the other LNB (or "horn" as you put it). Probably best to do it through Bell if they will give you the free basic installation to run the extra cabling and then aim the dish so that it picks up the 91 and 82 satellites. You'll also need an SW21 or SW44 switch too which may or may not be provided by Bell.

[djino]

Is there really only just 1 activation credit per account? I want to buy 2 9241 receivers because I have 2 HDTVs.

Yes. But you may be able to negociate yourself into getting another credit. Tell them its the only way you'll sign up.

djino

[Anonymouse]

The dish was installed just last week; I hope it's a 20" one. I have to measure it (I'll be going up there anyway to spray paint over the Bell logo.)

LNB==Low Noise Block downconverter? i.e. it's a mixer and low noise amplifier (LNA)? (I'm trained in microwave engineering but I've never understood the acronyms people use in the satellite industry)

The disadvantage to going through Bell is that they only seem to sell the 9241 now, which is more than twice the price of this one that's on sale.

[djino]

I presently have a 2700 and only one "horn" on my dish. Do I need to add another horn if I buy an HD receiver? I don't intend to get an HDTV yet, but I have to upgrade my receiver now to get a certain local channel that my 2700 won't receive (or so says the Bell support guy, anyway).

If some work needs to be done on the dish, is it better to buy the receiver online from Bell to get free installation?

All programming come off of Sat 91 and 82. All (well most of) your SD programming come through on 91 which is picked up by your 1st "horn" LNB. All your HD Programming come off of 82, so if you were to get an HD Receiver, it will still work (for SD Programming), but you will not pick up any HD Channels until you get that 2nd LNB.

Also, there are a few SD Channels on the 82 (for example, the Porn channels from AOV, AOV Maleflxxx). Even though these are not HD Channels, they still require you to get the 2nd LNB to pick up 82.

djino
"The Bell support guy is correct"

[Anonymouse]

Would the signal from the second satellite be coupled onto the single wire that goes from the dish to my TV, or is a second wire required? (or is that what the switch is for) (I very much appreciate you guys answering my newbie questions, btw.)

[djino]

Would the signal from the second satellite be coupled onto the single wire that goes from the dish to my TV, or is a second wire required? (or is that what the switch is for) (I very much appreciate you guys answering my newbie questions, btw.)

There will only be one wire coming from the Dish into each Tuner. ie.. 1 going into the 6131 HD Receiver.. and 2 Going into the 9241 (since its a Dual tuner receiver allowing you to watch 2 different programs).

djino

[audiohs]

The dish was installed just last week; I hope it's a 20" one. I have to measure it (I'll be going up there anyway to spray paint over the Bell logo.)
Pretty sure if you only got the dish installed recently that it will be a 20" dish. Don't think they're selling the 18" dishes anymore.

There will only be one wire coming from the Dish into each Tuner. ie.. 1 going into the 6131 HD Receiver.. and 2 Going into the 9241 (since its a Dual tuner receiver allowing you to watch 2 different programs).
Actually, there will be a line from each LNB which will need to go into an SW21 or SW44 switch which basically combines the two satellite feeds into one wire which then goes into a receiver. The SW21 only allows you to hook up one receiver while the SW44 allows you to hook up to four. Note, for a 9241, it counts as two receivers so you need to run two lines from the switch into it.

[kaddy69]

I'm debating picking one of these up to replace my 5900 pvr receiver. The TV it will be hooked up to is HD, but I'm going to have to fork out more cash for the external drive to make it a PVR >:(

[paaji]

So, If I understand this correctly that you can buy the receiver from sourcecc or bell directly and install the dish yourself with 1 year contract. Cause I went bell store they told me that "They have to install the dish and no option of installing yourself even you do they willcharge me installation fee anyway .....some kind of policy or something and was told that they don't have contracts less then 2 years" Am I given the right information here ??

Basically what I want is that HD receiver and some multicultural channels but I am only being offered 2 year plan and they will do the install the dish no option of installing yourself.

Thanks

[HunkaHunkaBurningLove]

Is it possible to buy like 4 of these HD receivers for different rooms (eg. bedrooms, living room, basement, etc) and run them from one account? Do they charge quite a lot extra for the access cards for each additional one?

[brunes]

Is it possible to buy like 4 of these HD receivers for different rooms (eg. bedrooms, living room, basement, etc) and run them from one account? Do they charge quite a lot extra for the access cards for each additional one?

a) These recievers don't use cards. You activate the receiver itself. The smart chip is inside the reciever and is not accessible.

b) Bell does not charge for additional receivers on the same account.

[MTHead]

I was told there was a limit of 6 receivers on an account before extra charges.

[spinbot]

Pretty sure if you only got the dish installed recently that it will be a 20" dish. Don't think they're selling the 18" dishes anymore.


Actually, there will be a line from each LNB which will need to go into an SW21 or SW44 switch which basically combines the two satellite feeds into one wire which then goes into a receiver. The SW21 only allows you to hook up one receiver while the SW44 allows you to hook up to four. Note, for a 9241, it counts as two receivers so you need to run two lines from the switch into it.


These Switches can be handy. My home is surrounded by trees, so the installer could not find one spot to put a dish that could hit both satellites, however I had a spare dish, so what he did was point one dish to each satellite, then merged the two wires through the switch. With Bell's increase in power output on the HD channels, I can *almost* run all year now ( the tree's still do affect my HD channels, however as long as it isn't windy or rainy, I can still watch them, whereas the years past, they were unwatchable during "leaf-out" )

[nufan]

So, If I understand this correctly that you can buy the receiver from sourcecc or bell directly and install the dish yourself with 1 year contract. Cause I went bell store they told me that "They have to install the dish and no option of installing yourself even you do they willcharge me installation fee anyway .....some kind of policy or something and was told that they don't have contracts less then 2 years" Am I given the right information here ??

Basically what I want is that HD receiver and some multicultural channels but I am only being offered 2 year plan and they will do the install the dish no option of installing yourself.

Thanks

That's incorrect. I just signed up last week. We already had a dish installed and all wired, and pointing correctly from a previous tenant. I simply purchased the 6131 from futureshop, came home, plugged in the cable and power to the receiver, called and created an account with Bell, and was watching programming within about 15-20 minutes.

I was told there was a limit of 6 receivers on an account before extra charges.
That's correct, limit of 6 receivers on one account. Remember like was already previous stated, if you have a 9241 that counts for 2 receivers, since its dual tuner.

[audiohs]

I'm debating picking one of these up to replace my 5900 pvr receiver. The TV it will be hooked up to is HD, but I'm going to have to fork out more cash for the external drive to make it a PVR >:(
You can pick up a 1TB drive for around $100 these days, so for around $250'ish, you can have an HD PVR with A LOT of storage space. I bought a 9200 when they first came out and the harddrive failed about two years in. Bell sold me a refurbed unit for $150 plus my broken receiver. If it craps out on me again, think I'd just pick up two 6131's and add external drives to them.

That's incorrect. I just signed up last week. We already had a dish installed and all wired, and pointing correctly from a previous tenant. I simply purchased the 6131 from futureshop, came home, plugged in the cable and power to the receiver, called and created an account with Bell, and was watching programming within about 15-20 minutes.

That's correct, limit of 6 receivers on one account. Remember like was already previous stated, if you have a 9241 that counts for 2 receivers, since its dual tuner.
Yup. If you're already got a dish with both LNBs, it's pretty much plug-and-play.

I don't think the 92xx receivers count as two receivers on your account. At one point, I had two 9200xx receivers, two 3100's and one 5100 activated (i.e. 7 tuners). But you will require another switch such as an SW44a so that you have enough lines to run to each receiver.

[celica00]

Just to clarify...I'm prob going to pick one up this weekend.

I already have a 9242, so the switches (SW44) are all good in the basement. I have 2 lines running to the 9242 (dual tuner)

With the 6131 I would only require 1 line? My plan is to unplug the 4100 and replace with the 6131.

This should work?

[audiohs]

Just to clarify...I'm prob going to pick one up this weekend.

I already have a 9242, so the switches (SW44) are all good in the basement. I have 2 lines running to the 9242 (dual tuner)

With the 6131 I would only require 1 line? My plan is to unplug the 4100 and replace with the 6131.

This should work?
Yep, just swap out the 4100 with the 6131 (only one line required from SW44), run a check switch under the Installation - Point Satellite menu and you should be enjoying HD goodness in no time. :)

[realBIGmike]

The $149 deal is for everyone but new accounts get a bonus $100 programming credit. Is this correct?

[nufan]

The $149 deal is for everyone but new accounts get a bonus $100 programming credit. Is this correct?

Yes for new accounts you would get a $100 credit on your first or second bill.

[qweasdzxc63]

I do believe you are going to charge u for installation if u not sign up for two year contract

[HunkaHunkaBurningLove]

Thanks for the info!

[nufan]

I do believe you are going to charge u for installation if u not sign up for two year contract
That's right, there is an installation charge of $99 unless you sign a 2 year contract, then the installation charge is waived.

I did self install, but had to sign a 1 year contract to get the $100 credit for the 6131 receiver. I suppose you could just pay the $150 for the receiver and not sign a contract and not get the $100 credit back.

[mjl]

In my bell bill there was a $50 certificate towards the purchase of a new hd ird. The credit is instant. That would mean an old customer like my self can get a new 6131 for $100.00. It says one coupon per account.

[HunkaHunkaBurningLove]

What sort of dish(es) would be needed to hook up 6 receivers? Is there one dish that can handle all six or would 3 be needed? Is there anything special needed to receive international channels?

Do these HD receivers need to be hooked up to a phone line? I was thinking of maybe having one of the six installed where there isn't a phone line readily available. Is the 6131 remote an RF one where you don't have to have the receiver in the line of sight to control it?

[nufan]

phone line is optional, I believe you only need it to be able to order PPV right from the receiver, even if its not plugged in though you can order PPV online or over the phone anyway. I just signed up and we are a cell phone only household, they said its not a problem at all.

[paaji]

This is deal is valid only at source or you can get it from bell retailer as well. Reason I am asking this is that my friend just signed up with bell through retailer but he never mentioned to him hd receiver. Is it possible to still get this deal since they haven't done the installation yet. Who should he call Bell or retailer and can they still give him hd receiver with 100 credits??
Thanks

[ChopSuey]

This is deal is valid only at source or you can get it from bell retailer as well. Reason I am asking this is that my friend just signed up with bell through retailer but he never mentioned to him hd receiver. Is it possible to still get this deal since they haven't done the installation yet. Who should he call Bell or retailer and can they still give him hd receiver with 100 credits??
Thanks

I would just call Bell. Bell should be able to offer the same deal without any problems.

[siffleu]

anyone was able to PM with videotron?

[TommyTuna]

I just hooked up a 2nd bell HD receiver at the cottage on my account and wonder about hooking up the phone line. I want to be able to use the call display but it is a different phone number that the one on the account. Does the receiver send out random calls to Bell to verify the phone line is the one on the account? Just want to be sure before I use this feature. Thanks
Tom

[siennaLe2008]

anyone was able to PM with videotron?

Go to Bestbuy.. They sell it for $89.99 at the cash. I bought two today at mache central (1 left though).

[stunticon]

I just hooked up a 2nd bell HD receiver at the cottage on my account and wonder about hooking up the phone line. I want to be able to use the call display but it is a different phone number that the one on the account. Does the receiver send out random calls to Bell to verify the phone line is the one on the account? Just want to be sure before I use this feature. Thanks
Tom

I wouldn't do it; I've read on other forums that even mentioning you own a cottage will get your account flagged (they may call and ask for location IDs for all receivers to be read to them over the phone, which is difficult to do if they are in different homes).

[stealth]

I just hooked up a 2nd bell HD receiver at the cottage on my account and wonder about hooking up the phone line. I want to be able to use the call display but it is a different phone number that the one on the account. Does the receiver send out random calls to Bell to verify the phone line is the one on the account? Just want to be sure before I use this feature. Thanks
Tom

Let us know how this turns out, as I was thnking of doing the same thing.
I definitely wouldnt hook up the phone line though, just in case.


http://www.bell.ca/support/PrsCSrvGnl_FAQ_Detail.page?FAQ_ID=1056

"Can I use Bell TV in more than one location?



Yes, you can enjoy Bell TV service at a second location such as a cottage, vacation property or second home. Only one location can be active at a time.

If you're at your second location, you must call us to disable the receivers in your main home. If you wish to have active receivers in two locations at once, you must open a second Bell TV account.

Please call us at 1 888 SKY-DISH (759-3474) to open a second Bell TV account or to disable the receivers in a location.

If a receiver is installed in a mobile unit such as a camper, boat or other recreational vehicle, only one active receiver will be allowed on the account.

These measures helps to protect our customers from the risks associated with fraudulent multiple accounts.

To learn more, please refer to the Residential Customer Agreement, section 5A (PDF)."

[tomtong]

In my bell bill there was a $50 certificate towards the purchase of a new hd ird. The credit is instant. That would mean an old customer like my self can get a new 6131 for $100.00. It says one coupon per account.

Is it actual coupon on the bill or a coupon code? I didn't aware of it and am interested to get one to replace my rental 5900PVR.

[siffleu]

Go to Bestbuy.. They sell it for $89.99 at the cash. I bought two today at mache central (1 left though).

I doubt a lot
msrp is 599$...

we are talking about HD and PVR...

[Anonymouse]

I've been an Expressvu subscriber since 2001 with only SD service for my 2700 receiver. Can I get a 9141 cheaper through Bell because I've been a customer for a long time, or am I just as well off paying $499 at a retail store?

[TommyTuna]

I've been an Expressvu subscriber since 2001 with only SD service for my 2700 receiver. Can I get a 9141 cheaper through Bell because I've been a customer for a long time, or am I just as well off paying $499 at a retail store?

Being an existing customer you are penalized and the price is $499. Only new customers get $200 off that. I just bought one:confused:

[ihsn]

Can the programming credit of $100 be applied to the monthy service charges?

I'm looking for a 1 yr contract and this deal and trying to figure out the total cost. Thanks.

[siennaLe2008]

I doubt a lot
msrp is 599$...

we are talking about HD and PVR...

I bought two HD terminals (Explorer 4250 HD ) during the GMA Bestbuy sale event last week. They were on sale for $139.99 and with 24 months contract you get $50 credit from Videotron. For some reason the price for these terminals at the cash counter came out $89.99 :). Probably price error

[ihsn]

Can the programming credit of $100 be applied to the monthy service charges?

I'm looking for a 1 yr contract and this deal and trying to figure out the total cost. Thanks.

:arrowu:

[Anonymouse]

I ended up getting a 9241 at The Source. There turned out to be a $50 discount for existing customers, so I paid $450 for it.

[driftfart]

I've been an Expressvu subscriber since 2001 with only SD service for my 2700 receiver. Can I get a 9141 cheaper through Bell because I've been a customer for a long time, or am I just as well off paying $499 at a retail store?

If you're no longer on contract with them, try calling thier retention line. You should be able to get a 1 year free rental deal for the 9141. This way you can test out the unit for a year then decide if you want it. One year is a long time, maybe they will have a better HD/PVR out by then.

You can try searching for the Bell/TV retention thread to get an idea on how to get this deal.

[Anonymouse]

Thanks, for some reason they wouldn't give me a year's free rental but they gave me 30% off for a year and 2 free months. Shrug.

[djino]

Can the programming credit of $100 be applied to the monthy service charges?

I'm looking for a 1 yr contract and this deal and trying to figure out the total cost. Thanks.

Not sure exactly what you mean by Monthly Service Charge. Whenever a credit is applied to your account, its applied to the entire account.

ie:

$32 - Digital Standard
$ 3 - Digital Service Fee
$26 - 6 Themes
-------------
$20 - HDPVR Rrental
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-$100 - Activiation Credit
....
....


djino
"Wherever you see the credit, it will reduce the total amount owing"