Cox Commcation upgrade DVR problem!!

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Hello Guys,

any you have own Cox Commcation with DVR?

my Cox DVR is upgrade, no more 480i become all 1080i but funny closed catption size little small!!!! I am upset! I want back larage closed caption!
 
Have ya tried the control panel on your TV to resize the closed captioning font sizes?
 
It's the DVR where you can resize the fonts, not the TV. I do not have cable box DVR, but hopefully the DVR will provide options for you to change font size through menu setup.

Resizing fonts in TV is for ATSC antenna only.

Peter
 
Thankfully, I don't use digital cable or cable service.

I rather to stick with Directv.
 
Yes, I swithc 480i but it is overscreen, CC is big than screen exp: "Hello..... I swtich 480i "llo.... missing "he"

sequoias said:
Have ya tried the control panel on your TV to resize the closed captioning font sizes?
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Yes, ASTC is better fonts than DVR
also "Real-Time" ASTC better than DVR, oh well

I will wait for Sony DVR with CC with CableCard 2.0

peternagy said:
It's the DVR where you can resize the fonts, not the TV. I do not have cable box DVR, but hopefully the DVR will provide options for you to change font size through menu setup.

Resizing fonts in TV is for ATSC antenna only.

Peter
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Were you able to find the DVR menu setup to change font size? It has to be there.

Peter
 
Satellite service, Dish and Directv, CC built-in is included in HD receiver, that work in both of analog and digital CC, also allow to change the fonts, text and color.

Dish Network
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Directv
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NEVER MIND

I found DVR switch to 480i, DVR is off CC, and HDTV is on CC, final !!! big and very smooth "Real-Time" for News, Sport, Final!!

Thank you!
 
rhr said:
few my friends are unhappy directtv!
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You are enjoy with increase rate for monthly bill, even getting more expensive.

Most consumers are satisfied with Directv.
 
no, it is not bad, I have three-in-one bills cheap!
DirecTV don't have VOD, Dish put roof, look ulgy! also storm rain, DireTV will not clear screen, DireTV onlyh limit one or two, Cox Service unlimit any rooms for free basic, if digital more ony $1 months for cablecard each cheap!

Please not try beat cox, this is topic only who have own Cox, please STOP talk about DirecTV, please you another new topic about DireTV okay?

Pacman said:
You are enjoy with increase rate for monthly bill, even getting more expensive.

Most consumers are satisfied with Directv.
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rhr said:
no, it is not bad, I have three-in-one bills cheap!
DirecTV don't have VOD, Dish put roof, look ulgy! also storm rain, DireTV will not clear screen, DireTV onlyh limit one or two, Cox Service unlimit any rooms for free basic, if digital more ony $1 months for cablecard each cheap!

Please not try beat cox, this is topic only who have own Cox, please STOP talk about DirecTV, please you another new topic about DireTV okay?
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No, Dish and Directv are support about up to 4-5 TV set.

Directv does offers VOD too.

Not clear screen? never heard about it, if so then you aren't make position so properly.
 
rhr said:
NEVER MIND

I found DVR switch to 480i, DVR is off CC, and HDTV is on CC, final !!! big and very smooth "Real-Time" for News, Sport, Final!!

Thank you!
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RHR,

Your original post says that DVR cable box used to output in 480i and after the upgrade, it outputs in 1080i. You stated that CC was too small at 1080i and wanted to go back to 480i.

I do not quite understand your last statement. 480i is NOT HDTV. 720p or 1080i is HDTV. The picture quality of 720p or 1080i is significantly better than 480i. Your statement implies your setup is 480i and HDTV with CC. Are you referring to ATSC antenna? Can you clarify?

I understand that you need large CC text. Were you able to set text size to large from your DVR at 1080i? You should be able to go to DVR menu setup to change font size for 1080i pictures and watch large text CC. Watching at 1080i is much better for your eyes than at 480i or lower.

Peter
 
No... not back normal,

I use many watch all year.. exp I press 4 NBC, my hdtv show "480i", press SCI-FI show "480i", channel 700-799 for HD, i press 707 for ABC HD 7, I saw 1080i they are good CC, two week ago, Cox Commcation upgrade self...I saw funny CC is diffrent.. I never touch setting, I press NBC 4 is 1080i !!!!! press SCI-fi is 1080i !!! ALL are 1080i weired! and CC is funny charcater size, font, also wrong Logo and channel (exp: NBC show PBS's logo, CNN show ABC's logo etc.. they are bug ... I called COX, they told me that they are working for become HD, no longer Analog like no more on Feb 2009, they will send me when finishing work repair then I wtich 1080i to 480i then HD will letterbox sigh

look Cox Targets 50 HD Channels by Year-End - 6/20/2007 11:26:00 AM - Multichannel News
it is add 50 HD

peternagy said:
RHR,

Your original post says that DVR cable box used to output in 480i and after the upgrade, it outputs in 1080i. You stated that CC was too small at 1080i and wanted to go back to 480i.

I do not quite understand your last statement. 480i is NOT HDTV. 720p or 1080i is HDTV. The picture quality of 720p or 1080i is significantly better than 480i. Your statement implies your setup is 480i and HDTV with CC. Are you referring to ATSC antenna? Can you clarify?

I understand that you need large CC text. Were you able to set text size to large from your DVR at 1080i? You should be able to go to DVR menu setup to change font size for 1080i pictures and watch large text CC. Watching at 1080i is much better for your eyes than at 480i or lower.

Peter
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rhr said:
No... not back normal,

I use many watch all year.. exp I press 4 NBC, my hdtv show "480i", press SCI-FI show "480i", channel 700-799 for HD, i press 707 for ABC HD 7, I saw 1080i they are good CC, two week ago, Cox Commcation upgrade self...I saw funny CC is diffrent.. I never touch setting, I press NBC 4 is 1080i !!!!! press SCI-fi is 1080i !!! ALL are 1080i weired! and CC is funny charcater size, font, also wrong Logo and channel (exp: NBC show PBS's logo, CNN show ABC's logo etc.. they are bug ... I called COX, they told me that they are working for become HD, no longer Analog like no more on Feb 2009, they will send me when finishing work repair then I wtich 1080i to 480i then HD will letterbox sigh

look Cox Targets 50 HD Channels by Year-End - 6/20/2007 11:26:00 AM - Multichannel News
it is add 50 HD
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Thanks for the clarification. I understand now. It looks like COX is running some experiments. HDTV is still work in progress and we will continue to see HDTV problems from time to time as they continue to try to improve their service.

Peter
 
rhr said:
No... not back normal,

I use many watch all year.. exp I press 4 NBC, my hdtv show "480i", press SCI-FI show "480i", channel 700-799 for HD, i press 707 for ABC HD 7, I saw 1080i they are good CC, two week ago, Cox Commcation upgrade self...I saw funny CC is diffrent.. I never touch setting, I press NBC 4 is 1080i !!!!! press SCI-fi is 1080i !!! ALL are 1080i weired! and CC is funny charcater size, font, also wrong Logo and channel (exp: NBC show PBS's logo, CNN show ABC's logo etc.. they are bug ... I called COX, they told me that they are working for become HD, no longer Analog like no more on Feb 2009, they will send me when finishing work repair then I wtich 1080i to 480i then HD will letterbox sigh

look Cox Targets 50 HD Channels by Year-End - 6/20/2007 11:26:00 AM - Multichannel News
it is add 50 HD
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It has nothing with NTSC (analog) or ATSC (digital), all of them are from tv shows that broadcasting via over the air under antenna. For Feb 17, 2009 then NTSC would be shut down for shows via over the air only since all shows are exclusive in ATSC but numerous of channels like Nick, MTV, Fuel TV, Logo, CNN and more others are still in NTSC and would be not shut down after Feb 2009.

For your DVR, Cox is probably to upgraded to support upscale all SD shows into HD, it wasn't from NTSC or ATSC since cable companies are edit into different something.

If anyone who is subscribe to analog cable (no set box), digital cable (set box is required) and satellite TV service are NOT affected after NTSC is shutdown, it only affected for people who use antenna.
 
rhr said:
not clear screen, it is blurry, he change cable service, clear screen, he are happy
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Thank you,

My parents use directTV since 1998 and we are very happy. My father adjustment the dish by himself to make perfect and clear screen. Only problem during rain and snow.

Maybe I will get cable for price.
 
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