Why is my Bell 9242 TV not working?

Last night we decided to move the TV and hook it up because I was getting worried that the drive might be full. We could not get the 9242 going, it would power up, the drive would spin, then all of the lights on the front would flash and it would shut down.

How does a dual tuner satellite receiver work?

Your 9242 dual-tuner satellite receiver lets you watch programming on two separate TVs. The way this programming is delivered changes depending on whether the receiver is set to Single or Dual Mode. In Single Mode, you can use features like Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and you can watch one live program while recording another.

What should I do if my bell 9242 dies?

Although the ehd could always fail too. But with approx 200 hrs of recordings as specified a few times by the OP, and then the installer plugging it in to record some more, wouldn’t that fill up the drive entirely to the point of corruption? It’s never a good idea to let your drive get much more than 75-80% full.

Which is the best satellite receiver in Canada?

9242 Satellte Receiver ReviewIf you’re new to the satellite HD experience, like I am, you need to check out Bell’s 9242 PVR. Simply put, the 9242 is the best out of the box PVR available in Canada IMHO. Everybody is going HD crazy these days. HD is everywhere and is even front page news (Blu-Ray versus HD-DVD format wars).

What can I do with ExpressVu 9242 receiver?

Like its predecessor, the 9242 allows ExpressVu customers to view one program while simultaneously recording up to two others. One program can also be viewed in one room, while a second is being recording in another, all using the same receiver.

Is the bell 9242 the best PVR in Canada?

The 9242 is a dream to use and its performance is off the charts, figuratively speaking of course. The 9242 is also $100 less than Shaw’s HD PVR and has many more features. Simply put, the 9242 is the best out of the box PVR available in Canada. It’s feature rich and it’s built with growth in mind.

Is there an external hard drive for the 9242?

If the second tuner is not in use, the first TV can still reschedule recordings using the second tuner. ExpressVu 750Gb External HDYou can also order an ExpressVu 750Gb external hard drive for this receiver to record up to 750 hours more of SD programming. This External 750Gb Hard Drive is compatible with the 9242 HD PVR.