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Originally Posted by kevin120 

there is a feature for that in iGuide tune to a sporting event that you are recording and push info and select the record icon and there should be an option to extend the program if it runs longer than expected. I have used it before ...

Originally Posted by phildaant 

Will this DVR's software recognize overtimes, delayed games, etc. if I am not there?

Originally Posted by fleaman 

No. You have to decide that beforehand as mentioned by kevin120. Since you can't know the future, you'll just have to play it safe by extending the recording beforehand.

Originally Posted by phildaant 

Thanks.

Originally Posted by phildaant 

I noticed for every incoming phone calls, there is a HDTV screen saying there is an incoming phone call and to press "Sel" for logs.
1. Where is this button on 1056B03 remote control? I couldn't find it.
2. Does these screen overlays get recorded onto Motorola DVR DCX3400's recordings?
3. How do I disable this annoying pop-up?
Thank you in advance.

Originally Posted by darrellhayes 

There is a menu item for setting up the display of incoming phone calls. There is no direct button on the remote. You have to press one of the buttons ( maybe setup or menu, I can't recall the button name ) twice and then select the menu item for the incoming calls. It's buggy though. Mine used to show the incoming calls, but for some reason does not anymore, even though I have it setup to show them.

Originally Posted by WackyPacks 

Okay, I signed up for the free phone service for one year. However, I just noticed the following is in the FAQ:


Q: Why am I being charged taxes and fees for Home Phone service?

A: Although we are not charging for the Home Phone service, Federal, State and Local taxing authorities and regulatory agencies require us to impose certain taxes and fees. The total amount of taxes and fees applicable to the Home Phone service varies by location, but typically ranges between $3 and $6 per month. Our customer service rep can tell you the amount of taxes and fees that will appear on your bill every month. However, with this complimentary Home Phone Service, we will not charge a one-time standard installation, activation or porting fee for the first year. You will not be charged taxes and fees for SHOWTIME during your first six months.


Do you suppose the bolded part could possibly mean that the phone install, activation, and porting fees will be charged one year from now? I hope not. Wording is strange because there would be no need to install, activate, or port if I already had the phone service for a year.

Originally Posted by WackyPacks 

Okay, I signed up for the free phone service for one year. However, I just noticed the following is in the FAQ:


Q: Why am I being charged taxes and fees for Home Phone service?

A: Although we are not charging for the Home Phone service, Federal, State and Local taxing authorities and regulatory agencies require us to impose certain taxes and fees. The total amount of taxes and fees applicable to the Home Phone service varies by location, but typically ranges between $3 and $6 per month. Our customer service rep can tell you the amount of taxes and fees that will appear on your bill every month. However, with this complimentary Home Phone Service, we will not charge a one-time standard installation, activation or porting fee for the first year. You will not be charged taxes and fees for SHOWTIME during your first six months.


Do you suppose the bolded part could possibly mean that the phone install, activation, and porting fees will be charged one year from now? I hope not. Wording is strange because there would be no need to install, activate, or port if I already had the phone service for a year.

Originally Posted by DSperber 

On an unrelated issue, I was really bothered by the $3.95 new "lease fee" for the Arris telephony modem I've had for many years, ever since going to the TWC "tripleplay". I guess I hadn't seen the insert in my bill last month advising of this upcoming new charge.

Years ago, I had my own Motorola SB4100 modem which had worked perfectly for me for years before that, when I bought it to offset a lease charge from AT&T Broadband (or Comcast, or Communicom, or whoever was my provider at the time who was most recently also wanting to charge me a rental fee but offered elimination of the charge if I owned my own modem).

Anyway, when going to the "tripleplay" I didn't want to have a splitter and two modems (which is how the installer wanted to do it), but instead just asked him if I could use the Arris modem for BOTH (a) telephone, and (b) Internet. He said "sure", and that's how I went. No splitter, maximum signal to the Arris modem.

So, when the new $3.95 charge appeared this month I called TWC and they said that was for the INTERNET PORTION of my Arris modem, but that there was NO CHARGE FOR THE TELEPHONE PORTION of the Arris modem! In other words, if I wanted to acquire my own Internet modem (from their "approved list" which naturally did not include my old Motorola SB4100 which was on the shelf, since it was "not modern enough") then the $3.95 charge would be eliminated... even though I still had the same Arris modem I always had! In other words, no lease charge for telephone modem use... only for Internet modem use.


So, I decided to make the obviously un-economical decision to buy a Motorola SB6580 (which is on their "acceptable approved hardware" list), which is a combination modem/router. I already have a perfectly satisfactory 10/100/1000 Netgear WNR3500 but I wouldn't mind replacing it with a new and modern all-in-one DOCSIS 3.0 combo device modem/gigabit-router.

Yes, I will have to finally go with a splitter, to feed the Arris modem (which will remain on my desk where it is right now) and the new SB6580 on the floor (where it will replace my WNR3500 router), but I'm sure it will all work fine.

It's going to take more than a few years to offset the one-time $125 cost of the SB6580 by the savings of $3.95/month lease fee, but I don't care. I consider it an "equipment upgrade", and it's one less fee I have to pay TWC.

Originally Posted by phildaant 

Yep, this is annoying. There are no Internet+Digital Phone modem. Annoying. For now, I will pay the damn fees. I am sure TWC did that on purpose. Hopefully, there will be one for TWC.

Originally Posted by DSperber 

So, I decided to make the obviously un-economical decision to buy a Motorola SB6580 (which is on their "acceptable approved hardware" list), which is a combination modem/router. I already have a perfectly satisfactory 10/100/1000 Netgear WNR3500 but I wouldn't mind replacing it with a new and modern all-in-one DOCSIS 3.0 combo device modem/gigabit-router.
Yes, I will have to finally go with a splitter, to feed the Arris modem (which will remain on my desk where it is right now) and the new SB6580 on the floor (where it will replace my WNR3500 router), but I'm sure it will all work fine.
It's going to take more than a few years to offset the one-time $125 cost of the SB6580 by the savings of $3.95/month lease fee, but I don't care. I consider it an "equipment upgrade", and it's one less fee I have to pay TWC.

Originally Posted by DSperber 

This Arris TM502G is what I have. It's what TWC installed a few years ago when I went to "tripleplay".

Obviously it works just fine, both then and now, for telephone and Internet. And they will continue to let me use it, lease-free, if I buy my own separate Internet-only modem. And I WILL continue to use it going forward for telephone, even after the SB6580 arrives and I call TWC to deactivate the Arris modem for Internet..

It's simply not on their "approved" list. Nor is there any other combined telephony-Internet modem from any manufacturer including Arris (even including their latest and greatest DOCSIS 3.0 models)... which I'm sure they continue to use for new customers who need telephone support.

Oh well.

Originally Posted by danki6x 

Don't be surprised if they take the modem away and give you a small unit (I blanked on the name) for the phone use after the splitter. /Dan

Originally Posted by bruce73 

I'm still using the Terayon modem Adelphia installed years ago...

Originally Posted by phildaant 

Ubee? I have Ambit (now Ubee) one in the old home from over three years ago.

Originally Posted by WackyPacks 

Time Warner's Notice of Upcoming Changes:
On or after December 13, 2012, BBC World News will be made available on channel 138 to customers with subscription to Variety Tier.
On or after December 13, 2012, beIN SPORT & beIN SPORT HD will be made available to customers with subscription to the TWC Sports Pass. beIN SPORT en Espanol & beIN SPORT en Espanol HD will be made available to customers with subscription to the Espanol Tier.
On or after December 13, 2012, Encore HD will be made available on channel 349 to customers with subscription to TWC Movie Pass.
On or after December 13, 2012, fearNET, channel 280 and fearNET HD, channel 352 will be made available to customers with subscription to TWC Movie Pass where not already carried.
On or after December 13, 2012, Fox Deportes HD will be made available on channel 380 to customers with subscription to the Variety Tier and Espanol Tier.
On or after December 13, 2012, Fox Movie Chanel HD will be made available on channel 351 to customers with subscription to Variety Tier and TWC Movie Pass.
On or after December 13, 2012, HSN HD will be made available on channel 489 to customers with subscription to Broadcast Basic.
On or after December 13, 2012, Hub HD will be made available on channel 339 to customers with subscription to Variety Tier, El Paquetazo and Family Choice.
On or after December 13, 2012, MeTV will be made available on channel 137 to customers with subscription to Variety Tier where not already carried.
On or after December 13, 2012, MLB Network Strike Zone HD will be made available to customers with subscription to TWC Sports Pass where not already carried.
On or after December 13, 2012, Nat Geo WILD HD will be made available on channel 342 to customers with subscription to Variety Tier and El Paquetazo.
On or after December 13, 2012, Sundance Channel HD will be made available on channel 350 to customers with subscription to TWC Movie Pass.
On or after December 13, 2012, Tennis Channel HD will be made available on channel 473 to customers with subscription to TWC Sports Pass.
On or after December 13, 2012, TV Japan HD will be made available on channel 606 to customers with subscription to TV Japan.
On or after December 17, 2012, BBC America, channel 134/884, and BBC America HD, channel 484, will be moving from Basic Cable to Variety Tier.
On or after December 17, 2012, GMC, channel 160, will move from Choice Tier to the Variety Tier.
On or after December 17, 2012, Nick Jr will be transitioning from an East coast feed to a West coast feed. This change will have no impact on channel placement or packaging. This change could impact scheduled DVR recordings.

Originally Posted by phildaant 

Was that TJ715X or something? I had that one during my Adelphia PowerLink days.

Originally Posted by bruce73 

Yep, that's the one.

Originally Posted by phildaant 

Yep, this is annoying. There are no Internet+Digital Phone modem. Annoying. For now, I will pay the damn fees. I am sure TWC did that on purpose. Hopefully, there will be one for TWC.