DPyro Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I'm thinking about getting a new HD receiver from here but need some advice. I already have Bell ExpressVu HD installed by Bell with a 6100 receiver. 1. What would I need to do in order to install it? 2. Will I have any issues with Bell ExpressVu if I get a modified receiver 3. I believe the receiver has dual coaxial, so would I need two lines for this. Also, this receiver will be in the basement and replacing a 3100, would I be able to re-use the line. Only reason I`m getting it from nextcom is because it`s about the same price, but allows me to copy recorded video to PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Is there a better place to move my thread, as it seems no one here is interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Impatient much? I don't see what part of that item you posted includes a 9242 receiver. Maybe they just typed the info badly, but you're paying for a mod, not the receiver (that's the way I read it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) No, the receiver comes pre-modded. It wouldn't make much sense to be paying $500 for a mod itself, as the receiver costs at least $400. Edited January 27, 2009 by $n!pR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 That's what made it hard for me to see the reason for this. Why do you need to copy recorded material to your PC? The 9242 allows for external hard drives now, if backing up is a factor. And you can play the archived shows directly from the HD on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 As far as I know, you can only connect an external hard drive. You can't actually copy videos from the hard drive. Allowing me to record them to PC means I can burn them to DVD and watch them where ever. There are a lot of HD concerts I like on HDNet, and I'm sure others wouldn't mind watching them as well. Plus those concerts are only available on HDNet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Ok, I went on the roof and checked what the installer did. I figured out I need a Dual LNBF and a Videopath Multi-switch SW21. I think I`ll just order this from Bell instead. EDIT: I am now unsure what do to. Does the receiver actually come with the Dual LNBF and switch, or do I need to order it separately. If I order from Bell, I am forced into paying $75 for installation, so I`d end up spending $650 instead of the $500 I had originally planned. I`m kinda stuck on what to do now :wacko: Edited January 27, 2009 by $n!pR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The receiver comes with both the dual LNB and the switch, FROM BELL. I don't know about this other site. Install should be free from Bell, unless you fast-track it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I ordered a 6141 (can now be turned into a PVR with external hard drive) from Bell, install is $75 - they already installed the first HD receiver and dish for free. The Bell support person said the receiver didn't come with the dual LNBF and switch. :hmmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 The Bell support person said the receiver didn't come with the dual LNBF and switch. :hmmm: They said that about the 9242? They lie big time. Call back and ask for someone higher up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Not the 9242, the 6141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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