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| smb400 Anon 2004-Nov-28 10:35 am comcast DVR questionwhen i set my dvr to record a pogram, then turn the unit off, when i come back later and turn the everything on to watch tv while the program is recording, everything is muted. there is a small mute icon at the top of the screen, and it is not the same mute icon that my tv shows when it's muted, it looks like it's being generated from the source. and as long as the show is being recorded, everything remains muted, until the recording stops, then i can resume normal audio operations. and yes, i have tried pressing the mute button on both my tv & cable remotes to deactivate the function, but that does'nt work. anybody else experience this? |
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RMAntala01 Member 2004-Nov-28 11:07 am I think I remember reading in another forum that this is currently a glitch with the 6408 & 6412 DVRs. Only solution anyone seemed to come up with was to not turn off the DVR. Just my 2 cents worth... |
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JimThePCGuy to smb400 MVM 2004-Nov-28 1:34 pm I don't turn my DVR off any more and do not experience the muting "bug". |
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andyross to smb400 MVM 2004-Nov-28 5:10 pm The issue is that the box's audio goes into mute mode. Most of the time, the Comcast remote has MUTE and volume set for your TV, not the box itself. If needed, you can program the box's MUTE key to another key you never really use: To test it, hit that key, and you should see a small 'MUTE' show up on-screen, just to the left of where the box puts channel numbers as you type them in. For 30-second skip, do the same, but use code 173 (or 00173?). For swap, use 236 (or 00236). The remote is a One-For-All. You can find all sorts of neat things here: |
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andyross to smb400 MVM 2004-Nov-28 5:13 pm I forgot that you can also put the MUTE code on a 'shifted' key. To 'shift', you hit the Setup key, then a regular key. To program onto a shifted key, hit setup before the final key. In the above example, after typing 141, you would hit setup then the key (lets say MUTE). To use it, hit setup then mute to send the box's mute code. Hitting mute without hitting setup first would send the TV mute. |
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| smb_400 to smb400 Anon 2004-Nov-30 3:12 pm cool...i thought it was just me...thanks alot...i'll give that a try tonight... |
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andyross to smb400 MVM 2004-Nov-30 5:46 pm You don't even need to map to a key. Just hit SETUP and then the 3 digit code. This will send the EFC (Extended Function Code) for the currently selected device. Here is a list of the codes for Motorola (formerly General Instruments) boxes with setup code 0476: The hifi-remote site has all sorts of info, including instructions on using Macros and more: |
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| jasahl | jasahl Member 2004-Dec-16 11:09 pm Quick question: Suppose I map a key & decide I want the key's old function back? How do i "unprogram it?" |
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andyross MVM 2004-Dec-18 5:24 pm You basically map the key onto itself. Press the device key (TV, Cable, etc..) to set the right device To clear all keymoves on a device, hit the device key (TV, etc..) twice instead of a regular key. |
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| xsiveone | xsiveone to andyross Member 2004-Dec-23 1:25 pm Hi. I'm new here. I just had the DVR installed yesterday and experienced the "mute bug" twice. That's what brought me here btw.. For now, I'm just leaving the box on all the time. So.. Let me get this straight since I'm a little confused here. How does moving the mute key function to a seldomly used key fix this mute bug? If I change it, will I still be able to use the mute key if I want to mute the volume? Thanks! Chris |
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JimThePCGuy MVM 2004-Dec-23 5:09 pm said by xsiveone: ...For now, I'm just leaving the box on all the time.... For now ?? How about forever. I see no pressing reason to turn mine off. Even when it's off it's really still 99.9% on anyway. |
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andyross to xsiveone MVM 2004-Dec-24 10:16 am You don't have to program it to a key, if you have a good memory. Just hit Cable (to make certain it's the default mode), then press Setup (don't hold down), then type 141. That will send the box's MUTE command. |
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| t a c to JimThePCGuy Anon 2004-Dec-29 10:56 pm I agree that I don't want to turn the DVR off, but, I still like to use the remote to turn off the TV. Today, I came home and others had turned thought they turned the TV off, but had turned off the DVR. It then turn on and started to record and I then had the mute problem. I created a new solution for me. I mapped my TV's power button to the Cable button's power function. Now, if I press Power on TV or Cable, they will both turn off the TV and leave the cable DVR on. Here is how I did it: Find your TV's power advance code from here: »www.hifi-remote.com/ofa/ ··· tv.shtml Next, do the following using the power code you found for your TV: 1) Press the "Cable" button at the top of the remote to put it into Cable Box control mode. Just in case I every need to power the DVR on by the remote (after a power outage), I programmed the DVR power button using the shift feature from above. |
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FAQs
How do I reset my Comcast DVR? ›
Press and hold the Power button located on the front of the primary DVR TV Box for 10 seconds. The TV Box should automatically reboot.
How much does it cost to upgrade DVR storage on xfinity? ›Typically, DVR service (150 hours) is $10 per month, and Premium DVR (300 hours) is $20 per month. There may be promotions available that modify that price, so exact pricing will be dependent on your account and the offers available to you.
How much does xfinity charge per month for DVR? ›Xfinity TV equipment fees are $17.45 monthly, plus an optional $10 DVR storage fee. Xfinity's charges $8.50 monthly for its X1 DVR system. Plus, it tacks on a mandatory $9.95 per month HD technology fee and an optional $10.00 per month for 150 hours of storage.
What is a DVR conflict on xfinity? ›Scheduling conflicts: If you set up more than your maximum recordings that air at the same time, you may be presented with a conflict notification. You can choose to record your new program and cancel the lowest priority program or just cancel the new recording request.
How do I manually reset my DVR? ›Leverage a power cycle: Unplugging your DVR and then plugging it in again is another way to restore the device to its original settings. This should work with most DVR types, but as with any reset it will erase any saved programming.
Does unplugging a cable box reset it? ›Things You Should Know
Use the reset button to manually reboot your cable box. You'll find the button on the front of the box or on the back by the power cords. Force a reboot by unplugging and replugging the cable box. Then, hit the power button to turn it on again.
If you exceed your limit, your most recent recordings will replace older recordings unless the older recordings are marked as Save for 1 Year. Because your X1 DVR TV Box has approximately 150 hours of HD programming storage, not all recordings available on your TV Box will be accessible from your X1 Cloud DVR.
What is the average monthly Comcast internet bill? ›| Package | Price | Download speeds |
|---|---|---|
| Connect | $19.99–$20.00/mo. | 150 Mbps |
| Connect More | $30.00-$35.00/mo. | 200–300 Mbps |
| Fast | $50.00–$60.00/mo. | 400–500 Mbps |
| Superfast | $60.00–$70.00/mo. | 800 Mbps |
With X1 Cloud DVR, you can watch your favorites DVR recordings from anywhere and on different devices. All you need is an active Internet connection and access to the Xfinity Stream portal (www.xfinity.com/stream) on your computer or the Xfinity Stream app on your Apple or Android mobile device.
How do I clear my Xfinity DVR? ›Go to the menu at the bottom of your screen and select My library, then Recordings to see all cloud recordings on your DVR. Scroll through the recordings and tap on the TV episode or movie you want to delete. Tap Record Options and choose Delete Recording to delete the program from your DVR.
How many shows can Xfinity DVR record at once? ›
Six simultaneous recordings
Xfinity lets you record up to six programs at one time. Learn how to manage your DVR's scheduled recordings, including prioritizing those most important to you.
- From the main screen, select TV Listing.
- Move through the grid of available programs.
- Select the program you want to record.
- You'll be given the option to record the program on your DVR.
Press and hold the Power button located on the front of the TV Box for 10 seconds. The TV Box should automatically restart.
How do I get my DVR back online? ›- In the DVR/NVR, go to the task bar, click on the Settings icon, then choose Shutdown. Select Shutdown Then OK.
- Go to the router. ...
- After the router is ON and re-established connection with your Internet Service Provider (which takes 2-5 minutes), reconnect the DVR to the power outlet to turn it on again.
- Connect your DVR hard drives to your computer. ...
- Specify your DVR hard drive as Scan Location. ...
- Preview the TV recordings that have been found. ...
- Now your deleted TV recordings should be recovered to a designated folder.
No, resetting your DVR will not impact your recordings. If you do the manual reset, by unplugging, there is no impact on anything.