Bell TV™ 6131-S / 6400-S HDTV System

The 6131-S is Bell TV's entry level HDTV satellite system, with high-end features!

A 6131-S system consists of:

• Model 6131 HDTV receiver
• Bell TV 51cm elliptical dish
• Two Dual LNBFs
• SW21 switch for Nimiq 1 and Nimiq 2 reception.

To order a Bell TV 6131-S / 6400-S system as a new customer, please visit our prices & promotions page.

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For HDMI and Optical Cables (not included with the receiver), please visit our Home Theatre cable section.

Model 6131 High Definition Receiver

Receiver features

• High definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) single-tuner satellite receiver.
• PVR Capability (requires USB-2 hard drive)
• QPSK / 8PSK capable.
• 480p, 720p or 1080i resolutions supported via HD outputs.
• HD connectivity: HDMI 1.1 and HD Component video outputs.
• Both HD and SD content can be viewed on an HDTV using the HD video connections (SD content is up-converted).
• SD connectivity: Composite audio/video and S-video outputs.
• 7-day stored Electronic Program Guide (EPG) (9 days with USB-2 hard drive) features seamless on-screen navigation.
• Parental control locks, program information, themes lists, favorites lists, browse, one-touch channel return, closed-caption support and alternate audio.
• USB and Ethernet connectivity for future applications.
• Slim design (1/4 the size of most receivers).
• Embedded smart card.

Remote Control

• Universal IR v. 5.3 Pro 4-component remote control:
  • Controls the satellite receiver in the same room.
  • Can be programmed to operate up to three additional components such as TVs, VCRs and DVD players.

Front Panel Features

• Buttons:
  • Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right and Select for menu/EPG navigation
  • Power, Info, Menu, Sys Info, Cancel
• Satellite/Off-air mode lights
• IR remote sensor/IR blast emitter

Rear Panel Features

• 1 satellite tuner input
• 1 HDMI 1.1 output
• 1 set HD Component (Y Pb Pr) video outputs
• 1 optical digital output for Dolby® Digital and PCM digital audio
• 1 set of RCA-type audio/video outputs
• 1 S-Video output
• 1 telephone jack
• 1 USB connection
• 1 Ethernet connection
• 3-prong power cord

Specifications

• Size (approx.): 2” H x 16” W x 12.5” D
• Weight (approx): 7 lbs.
• Color: Black
• Equivalent to VIP211 receiver from Dish Network (can not be used for Dish network)

External Hard Drive Capability:

You can now add a 3rd party USB-2 external hard drive (EHD) to your 9242, 9241, 6141 or 6131 receiver, as long as it meets the following requirements:

• 7200 RPM,
• Externally powered via an A/C power outlet,
• USB 2.0, and
• No Sleep Mode (Cannot power down when idle).

Note: The EHD can only be connected to one receiver. Bell TV does not support other options as they can lead to the receiver requiring EHD formatting.