topic I received my updated receivers, But can no longer PVR with my system. in TV & Streaming

Does the 6500 receiver have a PVR ?

stannyboyc — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:18:49 GMT

Does the 6500 receiver satellite box have a pvr in it ? Thanks, Stan.

Re: Does the 6500 reciever have a PVR ?

BellNick — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:44:52 GMT

Hi there @stannyboyc ,
Thank you for your post and welcome to the Community.
The model 6500 does not have a PVR in it. The current model we have available with PVR capabilities is our Whole Home PVR(model 9500).
Community is here if you have any further questions.

Re: Does the 6500 reciever have a PVR ?

stannyboyc — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:21:42 GMT

Thanks so much for the answer. Stan.

Remote

Linda1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:15:10 GMT

We have updated our Satellite receiver to HD 6500 as suggested

we cannot seem to use the PVR on remote as it keeps asking us to choose start and end times which do not populate

6500 receiver function not working as advertised

BikerRay2 — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:15:33 GMT

Page https://support.bell.ca/tv/receivers/satellite-tv.how_to_record_a_program_while_watching_something states that the 6500 receiver can record a program while watching, or, like our old receiver, hit pause so it records while you are out of the room. This is not the case; hitting record does nothing. Annoying to have to "upgrade" our satellite receiver only to have it have less functionality. Unless I am missing something!

Re: 6500 receiver function not working as advertised

BikerRay2 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:33:28 GMT

Replying to myself... This is unacceptable, swapping out my old receiver with a PVR for one that doesn't. A PVR is one of the only reasons I have stuck to the expensive satellite service. I will talk to Bell on Monday, either I get a receiver with a PVR, or I will cancel. Don't tell me you are giving me a better receiver, which is worse.

Recorded programs on Bell 6500

Poppy — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:09:19 GMT

How do I view recorded programs on Bell 6500?

6500 receiver unable to record or pause

REB823 — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:52:21 GMT

I have just received the HD replacement for my 4100 SD receiver. Very disappointed in the fact that I am unable to record with this new receiver and also unable to use an external hard drive. Can BELL exchange this device for one that will at least support an external hard drive? The information provided by Bell on their site would tend to indicate that the 6500 is a full-featured device but in essence it is the cheapest receiver one can use. It would not have cost that much to provide the support for an external hard drive. Could this be an update in the near future?

Re: 6500 receiver unable to record or pause

RobLyn — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:49:41 GMT

I just want to add my voice to those disappointed that the 6500 units sent to replace our now defunct SD units cannot be upgraded to a PVR by adding our USB hard drives. At the same time that I submitted my request to replace the units, I ordered two of the remote controls that were presented on the same page an an option - the remote with the PVR buttons on it!!!!!!! Another $60 wasted. Thanks!!!!!

Re: 6500 receiver unable to record or pause

BellNick — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:43:48 GMT

Hi there @REB823
Thank you for your post and welcome to the Community.
We wanted to check in and ask if you have tried contacting our customer care team to discuss about upgrading the receiver to a PVR model?

Looking forward to hearing back.

New receiver 6500 and new remote and the PVR function won't work

baffledxxx — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:15:26 GMT

I just received a new updated receiver 6500 and a new remote and the PVR function won't work. Any ideas?

I received my updated receivers, But can no longer PVR with my system.

katied — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:13:51 GMT

I received my updated receivers, But can no longer PVR with my system. What can you do for me?

New hd receiver. Does it have a pvr

Cvp — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:13:19 GMT

I have installed my new hd receiver. Does it have a pvr?

Pvr

Jubjub — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:55 GMT

After hooking up the new updated receiver the pvr does absolutely nothing. Also disappointed that it only will run one tv. Seems like a downgrade to me.

Re: Pvr

AlexS — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:40:13 GMT

Wdym by “does absolutely nothing”? And “only will run one tv”? You can simply unplug the current tv and replug it to another one.

Re: Pvr

Jubjub — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:43:51 GMT

Every day? Twice a day? I don’t think so.

Re: Does the 6500 receiver have a PVR ?

User1987 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:46:06 GMT

I purchased a bunch of used 6131's, then regretted it seeing this new model. Now I'm glad I bought the old stuff. I was thinking the new receivers would do 1080P but it doesn't appear so. Sometimes better to stick with the old stuff that works.

6500 PVR

jra — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:57:46 GMT

How do I record programs on a 6500?

Re: 6500 PVR

WelshTerrier — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:10:56 GMT

Good day!

The model 6500 HD receiver does not have a PVR in it. It is a receiver with no H.D. You can not record with it.

The current model 9500 Whole home PVR is the only model available with PVR capabilities. The 7500 Whole Home receiver will allow you to access your recordings from the 9500 Whole home PVR.

6500 HD Receiver

6500 HD Receiver: User guide and support from Bell TV

Take Care.

Accessing recordings from 6500

Confuso — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:01:38 GMT

I have a 9400 pvr, how do I access my recordings from my 6500