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HeavenWard
New Contributor
7 years ago

Receiver: Okay to Always Leave On?

Hi.  The installer suggested I always leave my Contour Record 6 HD-DVR on.  I just want to double-check:  Is this the recommended approach, or is it better to turn it off at night (or when TV is not on)?

 

Thanks.

  • Jerry's avatar
    Jerry
    7 years ago

    Mine's been on for over three years.

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    Jerry
    Contributor II
    7 years ago

    Mine's been on for over three years.

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      HeavenWard
      New Contributor
      7 years ago

      Thanks, Jerry.  From your experience, it sounds like it keeping it on has little effect on lifespan of the receiver.

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      HeavenWard
      New Contributor
      7 years ago

      Thanks, Becky, but I actually have a Contour Record 6 HD-DVR (your link was for Contour 2 -- unless I am misunderstanding the products (I'm new to Cox).  Between your response and Jerry's experience, however, it sounds like leaving the receiver on has little effect on product lifespan.