countour 2 recording on specific channel
On countour 2 DVR from Cox, you can no longer select a specific network or channel. This causes RE-RUNS showing on different odd networks to be recorded- several times a day for several days sometim...
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There is NO "only this channel" anymore here in CT--that is our problem
Hello OldBob2,
I am sorry that you could not find that option. When setting up a new recording, follow the instructions below.
1. Press record.
2. Select All episodes.
3. You should have the following options.
Record
Channels
Save
Keep
Start
Stop
4. For channels, you should have the following options.
HD Preferred
SD Preferred
"insert name of channel here" only
5. Select the option to choose the channel only.
To adjust a recording, please try the following.
1. Press Contour.
2. Select Saved.
3. Scroll to Scheduled.
4. Select the recording series you want to adjust.
5. Press OK.
6. Scroll to Record Options.
7. Select Modify.
8. Select All episodes.
9. You should have the following options.
Record
Channels
Save
Keep
Start
Stop
10. For channels, you should have the following options.
HD Preferred
SD Preferred
"insert name of channel here" only
11. Select the option to choose the channel only.
Please let us know the results.
Tiffany R.
Cox Support Forum Moderator
I am sorry that you could not find that option. When setting up a new recording, follow the instructions below.
1. Press record.
2. Select All episodes.
3. You should have the following options.
Record
Channels
Save
Keep
Start
Stop
4. For channels, you should have the following options.
HD Preferred
SD Preferred
"insert name of channel here" only
5. Select the option to choose the channel only.
To adjust a recording, please try the following.
1. Press Contour.
2. Select Saved.
3. Scroll to Scheduled.
4. Select the recording series you want to adjust.
5. Press OK.
6. Scroll to Record Options.
7. Select Modify.
8. Select All episodes.
9. You should have the following options.
Record
Channels
Save
Keep
Start
Stop
10. For channels, you should have the following options.
HD Preferred
SD Preferred
"insert name of channel here" only
11. Select the option to choose the channel only.
Please let us know the results.
Tiffany R.
Cox Support Forum Moderator
Tiffany you are partially correct with one small but very important direction. In order for the option for "insert name of channel" to appear, you have to be on the channel and show you are trying to record for a specific channel. When Cox exchanged my box, they told me to use the microphone and say the show I wanted>select the show>select record> and the options you mentioned were available EXCEPT on the channel you only get SD/HD.
I have experimented several ways and the only way to get the "this channel option" is if you are on the channel and show. That pretty much defeats the "it is easy to re-enter all your programs you want to record with the microphone" as the Cox rep said. So, I guess my only option is to wait and see when odd stations start to record old shows they designate as new is to find the show itself on the channel I want (hopefully it is not between seasons) and do the record on the show itself so I get the channel option. Maybe a refining of the programming needs to be tweaked.
- Hello OldBob2,
We appreciate your feedback. I can understand how frustrating it can be to set up all of the recordings again when changing out cable boxes. We are always looking for ways to improve the products and services that we provide to our customers. Our Cloud DVR helps relieve a lot of the stresses of changing the cable boxes. As long as the show is either on On Demand, will be airing soon, or you already have a show scheduled to record, you should be able to set up the channel option in the scheduled recordings.
Tiffany R.
Cox Support Forum ModeratorThank you Tiffany but the Cloud DVR does not have a clock...maybe some day or hoping this one lasts a long time.
