HELP! Bell PVR problems

[DementedReality]

Ok, i just got the Bell 9200 HD PVR and the HD programming is out of this world, especially the hockey.

My problem is everything I recorded with the PVR is glitchy. Every minute or so (and sometimes more frequent) it breaks, hte picture and the sound.

Its terribly frustrating. Why is it doing this and how do I fix it?

[sparky69]

call bell. IF its a rental they should replace it, if not it could still be under warrenty

[underGRADFlame]

make sure the latest firmware is downloaded, then do a reboot, unplug the unit for about 2 minutes. The same thing was happaning with mine, I did the reboot and it works perfectly now.

[DementedReality]

Originally Posted by underGRADFlame

make sure the latest firmware is downloaded, then do a reboot, unplug the unit for about 2 minutes. The same thing was happaning with mine, I did the reboot and it works perfectly now.

can you draw me a map?

that was all greek to me ... i dont know what firmware is or how to reboot.

[ken0042]

Firmware check:
On your remote:
Menu
6
1
3

Should say somewhere on that screen "Software: V144"

Reboot- press and hold the power button until the unit powers off. (about 15 seconds.) Then wait for it to power back up on its own and you can see the TV show.

To power off, press the power button once, wait 30 seconds, then unplug. Make sure the TV stays on during this part; as it might mention something about updating. Whatever you do do not unplug it if it says it wants to update. Just let it.

[DementedReality]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Firmware check:
On your remote:
Menu
6
1
3

Should say somewhere on that screen "Software: V144"

Reboot- press and hold the power button until the unit powers off. (about 15 seconds.) Then wait for it to power back up on its own and you can see the TV show.

To power off, press the power button once, wait 30 seconds, then unplug. Make sure the TV stays on during this part; as it might mention something about updating. Whatever you do do not unplug it if it says it wants to update. Just let it.

thanks, did all that ... but when i unplugged it, the "BELL" screen saver never left the TV.... odd? EDIT: ugh, i think i unplugged the dish, not the reciever .. i hope that doesnt cause a problem. i didnt realize they plugged my dish into the wall in my living room.

anyhow, i will check the PVR now, thanks for the help. i had v144 by the way.

and holy smokes is HD hockey insanly awesome!

[DementedReality]

deleted ... it came back ... damn i hate technology, but holy smokes i like the HD picture!

[Vulcan]

Yeah it's like watching TV on mescalin, not that I would know, but SD will never be the same again.