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 2005-2008 Timeline relevant to ICT North

Bell Timeline 2005 - 2008 of events relevant to ICT North

External hard drive specifications for your 6131 or 6141 Bell Receiver

For a Bell TV 6131 or 6141 model HD satellite receiver you need an external hard drive to enable PVR capabilities.  Specifications for the external hard drive  :

• Single Hard drive enclosure
• Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
• No Sleep mode or sleep mode off setting
• Capacity 40GB up to 2TB
• AC power  to operate
• USB 2.0 connection

Bell TV Support Article: How to turn my Bell HD receiver into a PVR

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Bell TV Remote PVR - App for iphone

The Bell TV Remote PVR App has been updated for iOS.5.0 users.
Managing and scheduling  a Bell HD PVR when away from home is now possible via the online program guide.

Bell TV Remote PVR App

2000 - 2010, 10 years of Technology Holiday Gifts

Still thinking about what to give, here's 10 years of Technology must have gifts that were given between 2000 - 2010 Holiday Season

2000 - Pdas,(personal digital assistants - RIm 850).   Rio mp3 players, Computer Speakers, USB Thumb drives, iMac G3 Computer.

 2001 - SMS (short messaging services) was introduced. Headsets and ear buds for mobile phones, Handspring Treo smart phone (pds and phone combined into one).  Flat panel computer Monitors, Flat Screen LCD TV's (20 inch.).  iPod - "1,000 songs in your pocket" portable minidisk cd players.  Microsoft XBox. Bell ExpressVu 5100 PVR (Personal Video Recorder).

2002 - Bell Mobility launched, flip, swivel or sliding keyboard Mobile Phone with camera and internet connection were now available to customers.  Hot buy -  BlackBerry 5810 with thumb controls,  Sanyo cell phones.  Surround sound speakers and wireless computer routers, Windows compatible iPod, Nintendo Game Cube. Kodak Easy Share Digital Camera.

2003 - Bell TV Dual Tuner Digital Receiver.  Portable DVD players. Handheld video  cameras, BlackBerry 7230 smartphone. Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner

2004 -  Bell TV 6100 High Definition TV receiver.  Digital Sony Viao S260 Notebook.  Wide Screen TVs. Motorola Razr, iPod Mini, Samsung, Sanyo. LG and Nokia cell phones. USB Flash Drives. 

2005 - iPod Shuffle, BlackBerry mobile phone.  With a 100 song limit - Motororola Rokr incorporating iTunes, Sony VAIO Fj Notebook, wide screen laptops.  Sirius Satellite Radio. X Box 360 .
Handheld games Playstation  Portable and Nintento DS console.
Home Theaters - projectors and surround sound. 

2006 - Mini Camcorders, BlackBerry Pearl, Cell phones including email capabilities with built in camera and audio/video player.  Nintendo Wii.
In car DVD players. 

2007 - High Definition Plasma or LCD TVs, Sony Playstation3, Wii Fit, iPhone, iPod Touch, Canon EOS 400D aka the Canon Digital Rebel  XT Camera. Bell 9200 HD PVR Plus (Dual Tuner) Satellite Receiver.

2008 - Digitial Cameras, 8 GB iPod Nano in black, BlackBerry Curve/ Bold 9000. Bluetooth headsets, iPhone 3G.  Mac Book Air.

2009 -  Canon and Nikon Digital Cameras, iPads, Kindle, Palm Pre smartphone (exclusive to Bell) iPhone 3GS, video calling via the Samsung Galaxy S.

2010 - Netflix subscriptions, media centre, blu-ray players, Bell Mobile TV.  3D TV sets, 3D Movies (Chanel 1933  3D Vuon Bell TV) iPhone 4

Photographer credit -
Image: graur razvan ionut / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

IPod Shuffle - image Credit :  Courtesy of Apple

HD PVR recording capabilities

The HD PVR  is a High Definition Personal Video Recorder.  Many people think this Bell TV receiver only records programs that are being transmitted in high definition.  In fact the receiver can record both digital and high definition programs. 


Current models can hold 200 hours of digital OR 30 hours of high definition recordings on the internal hard drive.

Video On Demand - Bell TV

If you own a Bell TV Model 9241 or 9242 HD PVR Bell Satellite and have it connected to the internet or via a phone line Video On Demand will be available to you. Current movies and events are in HD and some in 1080p format.  Some movies offered are available the same day that they are being released on DVD. Movies are updated weekly so the choices are current.


Video On Demand rental options are either 24 hours or 48 hours.  
During the 24 or 48 hour period the movie can be paused, played,  fast forwarded or watched later or watched again the same or next day - dependent on the selected time period.  Once a movie has been ordered the duration of viewing time left for the movie can be seen by returning to channel 1000 or 1800, highlighting the movie in the selection list.  The word "Rented" showing in the top left of movie title, confirms the movie has been purchased. Press info and the amount of rental time left will be displayed.

Free Bell PVR iPhone App

Bell released (in February 2010 )a FREE App for the iPhone for  Bell TV 9241 or 9242 HD PVR Plus receiver owners.  Download the App if you would like to schedule and manage your TV recordings. Or if you would like to customize the program guide to your reflect your interests or favorite television shows.  


The application lets you use your iPhone as a remote control. Now you can operate your PVR even when you are away from home.

Download the Bell PVR iPhone App 
Original Article - iPhone in Canada - 15th Feb 2010
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