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Gruntled
New Contributor
5 years ago

Why does Cox shrink the picture on some of the TV channels?

So I noticed Cox seems to zoom out or shrink some of the TV stations that they rebroadcasts, like CHARGE! and LAFF Networks.    If I watch them on my TV OTA with HD antenna, the TV shows have the b...
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JonathanJ's avatar
JonathanJ
Former Moderator
5 years ago
@Gruntled

Have you check the video display setting on the contour box and if so what are they set to?

Jonathan J
Cox Moderator
  • Gruntled's avatar
    Gruntled
    New Contributor
    5 years ago

    Video output shows 16:9 1080p60 HD

    Zoom: None 

    But I tested andcand to Full and it didn't seem to help except stretch the picture to the sides a little on Charge network, other HD 16:9 channels didn't seem to affect the zoom.

    • ChrisL's avatar
      ChrisL
      Former Moderator
      5 years ago
      Can you try checking a different TV and see if it also does the same thing?

      -Chris
      • Gruntled's avatar
        Gruntled
        New Contributor
        5 years ago

        No I don't have any other TV iin the house that has Cox contour in that room..