Any light you can shed would be greatly appreciated. Apparently this is by design according to similar questions in the Comcast forums. . On Demand not available in all areas. Simply say the name of a channel to change to that channel. Lie 1 We have a Contour 2 two tuner model Lie 2 Swapping a Contour 1 for a Contour 2 will not increase your bill Lie 3 You can have two Contour 2 models that are independent of each other Probable Lie 4 We have a Contour 2 four turner model that won't record. I understand many of the networks are available via their dedicated apps, but it would be nice if the Contour 2 app could serve as a one-stop shop! No one at Cox seems to know that answer.
There are also sharing options via Facebook, Closed Captioning, and Remote Scheduling. I've had Contour Record 6 plus a client box and have been eagerly awaiting a chance to get the crap original Contour software out of my life for the new X1 based interface. They recommended searching for Comcast Xfinity boxes as they used basically the same commands. Regards, Andy Andy Just back from traveling, so I could finally get around to checking this out. As of now, the app is only available for the Apple iPad, but Cox says they are working on a solution for Android tablets by the end of 2013 and for smartphone platforms sometime in Q1 2014.
This then begs the question can a Contour 1 operate independently of a Contour 2? Access to certain app features varies by service level. Cursor navigate the Guide and Display additional information about the menu screens. Important Information Access Parental Controls Customize Parental Control Settings Activate Parental Control Settings. They mail me two boxes because well its Cox and they make lots of mistakes. So I did some reading on Cox Communications website. Access Series Manager Priority Options Cancel a Series Recording Press to display saved shows Press to modify series priority Highlight a series Press to display Series Manager. I have used both extensively, and can attest from personal experience that the new Contour is light years ahead of the old, clunky Contour system.
Yes, it will automatically adjust the recording for live events like that as long as it's set to. It takes only two simple steps to record just one episode or a reoccurring series. The software is has too many bugs and appeared to be released well before it was beta tested or piloted. I don't think you can get this filter from the local Cox solutions store however. I think it would make it more convenient if we now add that box with the right name so that future users will easily be able to add it. Mine is in a cabinet and I had trouble for a while even though the base is near it I had to tip the base at an angle sort of draped over another component for the signal to get to the cox contour box.
If you have Cox Cable television service, it would be a good upgrade if Cox will give you a deal on Contour pricing. This enables you to operate the remote without a direct line of sight to the Cox receiver. The main screen of the iPad application shows three panels: My Library, Live, On Demand, which give you quick access to various content you may want to watch. If they are secure and the problem persists, please visit us at www. Hope CoxJimR can clarify whether ability to watch networks outside of home is coming. I told the guy that I see the Motorola boxes right there! Cox Facebook rep advises resetting box by sending her my account info.
You can reboot the devices, and it works immediately after the reboot, but not for more than a couple of hours. There is no need to activate your receiver again. They told me to go to the cox store to swap out the box. Was he blowing smoke up my ass? Maybe a more common button would help like Menu or play instead. Follow these tips to record and manage your favorite shows.
The reply is shown below. I insisted that they switch me back and give me my old box back. I find the whole cox corporation is rather shady. Using the On-Screen Program Guide The interactive Guide allows you to find the shows you want to watch, record or block. The Cox Support forum would not discuss pricing but invited me to email Cox Help with my account details for more information. Go to the Cox Store, tell the Cox rep the whole story, from getting two boxes down to my inability to record a series. Recently Deleted Contour Programs Really too many features to list here, here are the Cox Contour 2 Tutorial pages which provide detailed explanations, pictures and videos of many of the new system features.
Maybe a screenshot would help. The filter blocks that block of frequencies out. The price from contour 1 to new contour should be the same as previously stated as long as you are swapping like for like. On top of that the Contour box was plagued with problems. This frees up an additional tuner for each Pace XiD client box that is disconnected. He called another tech who delivered another box. Well the problem and proof is my house has two taps were a double converted to a single and one half the house is on tap 1 and the other on tap 2.
The whole graphics team needs to learn what there mission is. Thats why I was thinking from the perspective of the way the guide's programming is set up, that perhaps some shows were considered non-series. Its features allow for control over your viewing experience without being overly complex. This then begs the question can a Contour 1 operate independently of a Contour 2? If not the tech will repair or replace any coaxial cabling, connections or other items that might be a problem. I had the same experience. The second is apparently by design, although I spent nearly an hour trying to figure it out, and that is that the power button on the remote doesn't turn the Contour 2 receiver off.