Cox is taking advantage of the newest 3D technology which requires compatibility with the new HDMI 1.4, a specification integrated early this year in the 3DTVs mentioned on this page.

Your "3D-Ready" TV purchased before February 2010 will not be compatible with HDMI 1.4 and therefore will not work with our current 3D programming. Manufacturers of those previously sold "3D-Ready" TV sets have indicated that they will be offering a piece of equipment to make those "3D-Ready" TV sets capable of receiving the new content; however, that equipment is not yet available.

Specifically look for "HDMI 1.4" on your TV to determine whether or not it is compatible. Any "3D-Ready" TV purchased before February 2010 will not be compatible with HDMI 1.4 and therefore will not work.

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You will need a new 3DTV and a Cox HD or HD/DVR receiver. The receiver must be connected to your 3DTV via the HDMI 1.4 cable. Next, you'll simply need to tune to a specified channel location and change the setting on your 3DTV to 3D format. And don't forget that your TV manufacturer's specified 3D glasses also will be required to view the programming in 3D.

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See the list of current manufacturers in the section above title 3DTV Manufacturers, or visit www.cox.com/3d.

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Samsung SSG-2100 or SSG-2200, and Panasonic TY-EW3D10.

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The same retailer who sells the 3DTV should have the compatible 3D glasses available. Since no industry standards for glasses have been adopted, you will need to purchase the 3D glasses specified by the 3DTV manufacturer; likely the same brand as your 3DTV.

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Complete the following steps.

1. Confirm that your new TV is 3D-capable and includes the HDMI 1.4 specification for today's 3D broadcasts.
2. Confirm that your Cox HD or HD/DVR receiver has an HDMI output connection; and that the receiver is connected to your 3DTV's HDMI input via any HDMI cable. 
3. Tune to the advertised Cox 3D channel number.
4. Manually switch your 3DTV to 3D mode using the remote that came with the 3DTV. See:
   • How to: Switch the Samsung 7000 Series 3DTV to 3D Mode
   • How to: Switch the Panasonic VT20 Series 3DTV to 3D Mode
5. Put on your 3D glasses, sit back, and enjoy!

Note: The Program Guide is not 3D. After changing your TV setting to 3D mode, the Cox on-screen programming guide will become distorted and illegible. After you have finished viewing in 3D, switch your TV back to 2D (also called HDTV mode) and the on-screen guide will be restored.

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You will see a double side-by-side image on that channel similar to this one:

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