Bell introduce the 9241 1TB HD PVR satellite receiver

The new model Bell TV satellite receiver the 9241+ features a 1 TB hard drive and the new on screen guide, this model will be available to rental customers with effect 1st July 2013.  

Recording capacity: 150 hours, high definition, and 500 hours of standard definition programming. 

Am I already going to record that on my PVR

Bell TV (satellite) PVR Model Receivers (5100, 5200, 2900, 9200, 9241, 9242) can be set to record programs using the PVR, Create TImer for New Episodes option.  The downside is you may not know you have a recording scheduled and you may be wondering "Am I already going to record that on my PVR?"

The Daily Schedule Page displays a list of programmes that are scheduled for recording within an 8 day period, The usefulness of this information becomes apparent when multiple people want to record tv shows and avoid recording conflicts.

The conventional route to the Daily Schedule screen, via your remote :

• Press the PVR button
• Select Schedule from the right hand column 


OUR TIP -  Press the PVR button twice

If you have an iPhone and want to schedule program recording on your PVR when you're away from home no problem use the
Bell PVR iPhone App

Bell 2009-2012 Timeline relevant to ICT North

Bell Timeline 2009 - 2012 of events relevant to ICT North

Nimiq 6 scheduled for launch 17th May 2012

Update October 2012:
HD PVR Plus Receiver (9400 Model) scheduled for launch November/December 2012

Bell 2005-2008 Timeline relevant to ICT North

Bell Timeline 2005 - 2008 of events relevant to ICT North

Bell TV MPEG2 to MPEG4 Receiver Swap

Today sees the start of the Bell TV High Definition MPEG2* receivers being replaced by MPEG4 models*. This change will decrease the amount of bandwidth required to output better quality images.  This more efficient broadcasting capability will also allow Bell TV (satellite) to launch up to 43 new single definition channels.  

Benefits for subscribers:

1. Lower bandwidth
2. Quicker downloads
3. Better picture quality
4. Space on the satellite for more TV channels

As it is impossible to swap all the receivers at once, replacement receivers are going to be shipped directly to the subscribers home.  In most instances subscribers will be able to do the swap themselves.  Full instructions and a box for subscriber's  to return their old receiver(s) will be provided by Bell TV.

*MPEG stands for Motion Picture Experts Group and the numbers indicate the type of compression.  

   MPEG2 uses a lossy compression standard resulting in a smaller file size and very little difference 
  visually from the original image.

  MPEG4 compression results in a much smaller file size but High Definition quality image output.

*Phase I runs to 11th Decemnber 2011. 

   Phase II runs form 11th December 2011 to 31July 2012.

   No receivers will be sent for exchange during the winter holidays.

3D TV

Although 3D is not a new idea it is now possible to buy 3D capable television sets.  Bell TV are broadcasting some movies in 3D and throughout January and February 2011every Tuesday after 6pm.


To view the programs you need a 3D TV, 3D glasses and a MPEG4 receiver (HD PVR Plus  - Model 9241 or 9242).


Currently channels  1933 Bell Satellite TV or 1208 Bell Fibe TV (3D-Vu) both showcase 3D programming.