How do I access the Sky hidden menu?
There are a few settings in the SKY HD box which are contained in a hidden menu such as the activation of the RF2 port which is used for distribution of the SKY channel to other screens. To access this menu, press the following button combination: Press ‘Services’ and then press; 0, 0, 1, and then ‘Select’.
How do I fix my Sky box on my TV?
Sky TV not working
- Reboot your Sky box. Firstly, try resetting your sky box with a simple reboot.
- Update the software on your box. If resetting your box didn’t work, try updating the software on your box:
- Check the Service Status page.
- Check your Sky remote.
- Check the weather.
How do I access the Engineer menu on Sky Q box?
How to access the Sky Q hidden engineers menu
- Press the ‘Home’ button on your remote control.
- Scroll down to ‘Settings’ and DO NOT press select.
- Press ‘001’.
- Press ‘Select’
What is RF out on Sky Box?
RF Outlet Power Supply In case you’re wondering, this option allows to you to turn on the power to the RF2 Output socket. You’ll need to do this if you want to make use of the Sky TV Link, which is a little adapter that lets you change channels from another room.
Is there a reset button on Sky HD box?
First press the Services button on your Sky remote which will take you into the Services section: Then press 0, 0, 1 then press the Select button to take you into the engineers section: The Please wait screen will then appear and after some time the Sky box will reboot and will be completely factory reset.
How do you know if your Sky box is broken?
The blue/green circle lights will move anti-clockwise and record/ play lights start flashing on/ off. As the lights go off, the box is rebooted. You will only see the red light on the box. Wait for 3 minutes before switching on the box using the remote to see if the problem has been resolved.
What should I do if my Sky Box is not working?
Leave the Sky box off for a few minutes. Next, press and hold down the backup button on the Sky box itself. While still holding down the backup button, switch the Sky box on at the mains. Keep the back up button held down for a further 30 seconds while the Sky box boots up. You should see 4 lights on the front of the panel light up.
Why does my Sky Box have a hard drive problem?
Your SKY box has to read and write a lot of data to and from your hard drive and if that hard drive is fragmented the hard drive mechanics have a lot of work to do which could lead to jerky playback or recording problems. In order to defrag your hard drive you have to perform a planner rebuild.
What does it mean when your Sky Box is stuck in standby?
Also, ensure that the Sky satellite dish installed in your home is correctly aligned. If the red light on the front of your Sky box is on, but you are unable to receive the green light that indicates the box is active, this is described as being ‘stuck in standby’.
Why does my Sky Box say no listings are available?
Why does my Sky box say that no listings are available? The Sky boxes get the TV listings (TV guide) via the default transponder. If no listings are available then the first thing to do is to check the signal strength of your satellite feed. If both look ok (greater than 50%) then it may be a software fault.