Yes, the clock is a blue light on a black background. Contour and Contour 2 don't necessarily use the same type of DVR and definitely don't use the same software. You and I have different DVR types. Mine has one display in the center that has three options.
Settings > Receivers > Front Panel Display Options
- Time Always
- Channel Always
- Channel When Tuning (displays time always except briefly displays the channel when changing the channel).
The power button is on the left. It's black on black and hard to see. I had to look for it because I've never touched it.