Magnavox DVR MDR513H/F7 will not work with Cox mini digital box
I installed the Cox mini digital box a couple of weeks ago as part of the all digital conversion. I have been trying off an on every since to connect my Magnavox DVR without any success. I am pretty sure I have it connected correctly as I am able to connect a Sony DVD/VHS combo and it works fine (other than the poor recording and audio issues the mini box are causing). When I connect the DVR, with the DVR and TV channel set to 3 as instructed, I am getting no playback picture nor can I play a movie. I can see the countdown change on the DVR display but there is nothing shown on the TV. I cannot access any of the DVR functions using the DVR remote - it is as if it is non-existent even though it appears the cable input is working since I am able to use TV remote and change channels using mini box remote. Just cannot get anything from the DVR. I cannot afford to pay Cox the $20+ more a month they want for their DVR and service so I would greatly appreciate any guidance that could be provided. I am currently using the Sony DVD/VHS combo but in addition to the VHS recording issues mentioned above, I cannot play any movies since adding the mini box. They freeze over and over and drop audio. I am at my wits end and have too much money invested in this DVR to throw more money to Cox. If I am forced to use Cox DVR service then I may as well go DIrectTV. If I could I would love to cut the cable but internal antenna will not work (per antenna.org it is a line of site issue where I live) and landlord refuses to let me have an outdoor antenna installed on duplex. Thanks in advance for the help!Solved6.1KViews0likes13Comments
