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Sky Sky+HD User Manual

Sky Sky+HD
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SkHD User Guide
Welcome to our handy guide
designed to help you get the
most from your Sky
±
HD box.
Whether you need to make sure
you’re set up correctly, or simply
want to learn more about all the
great things your box can do, all
the information you need is right
here in one place.

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Sky Sky+HD Specifications

General IconGeneral
HDMI OutputYes
Ethernet PortYes
Wi-FiNo
Dolby DigitalYes
Hard DriveYes
ConnectivityHDMI, Ethernet, USB
TunerDVB-S2
HD CapabilityYes
RecordingYes
On Demand ServicesYes
Remote ControlYes
Storage Capacity500GB
Resolution1080i

Summary

Overview

About your Sky±HD box

Provides details on the Sky±HD box, its HD capabilities, recording features, and On Demand service.

Your Sky±HD box

Explains the top and front panel controls and indicators of the Sky±HD box.

Your Sky±HD remote

Details the functions of each button on the Sky±HD remote control.

Complete overview of what’s on with Sky Guide

Guides users on navigating the Sky Guide interface using the remote.

Let’s get started

Turning your Sky±HD box on and off

Instructions on how to power the Sky±HD box on, put it into standby, or turn it off.

Your viewing card

Explains the importance and handling precautions for the Sky±HD viewing card.

Your Sky±HD remote and your TV

Details how the Sky±HD remote can control both the box and the TV.

About the Now, Next & Later banner

Describes the on-screen banner for viewing programme information and managing content.

Connecting your Sky±HD box to your broadband router

Provides methods for connecting the Sky±HD box to a broadband router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Watching the TV you love

Finding a specific channel in TV Guide

Explains how to find channels using the TV Guide by channel number.

Choosing your favourite channels

Guides users on how to select and store favourite TV channels for easier access.

Searching for programmes

Details how to use the search function to find programmes by title, actor, or event.

Finding out more about a programme with the i button

Explains how to access detailed programme information using the 'i' button.

Finding and listening to radio channels

Instructions on how to find and tune into radio channels.

Pausing and rewinding live TV

Saving after pausing or rewinding live TV

Explains how to save a programme to the Planner after pausing or rewinding.

Changing how far back you can rewind live TV

Details how to adjust the instant rewind time settings.

Recording with Sky±

Recording without interrupting what you’re watching

Guides on recording programmes while viewing live TV or from the Sky Guide.

Recording from anywhere you go

Explains how to use the Sky± app or website for remote recording.

When recordings clash

Provides guidance on managing simultaneous recording conflicts.

Avoiding recordings being deleted

Explains how to use the 'Keep' option to protect recordings from deletion.

Disk space warning

Informs about disk space management and settings for automatic deletion.

Adding extra time to the start and end of recordings

Details how to automatically add extra time to recordings to avoid missing content.

Setting reminders for programmes

Setting reminders for programmes

Explains how to set reminders for programmes to avoid missing them.

Using your Planner

Managing your Planner

Provides an overview of the Planner tab options for filtering and viewing recordings.

Setting the Series Link function in your Planner

Guides on setting up Series Link to automatically record entire series.

Choosing a recording to watch

Details how to select and start playback of stored recordings.

Fast forwarding and rewinding

Explains how to use fast forward and rewind controls during playback.

TV On Demand

About On Demand

Introduces the Sky On Demand service and its features.

Seeing what’s available to watch On Demand

Guides on browsing and selecting programmes from the On Demand library.

Watching a programme with On Demand

Explains the steps for watching programmes available through On Demand.

Restricting On Demand viewing

Details how to apply parental controls and PIN restrictions to On Demand content.

Enjoying Sky Store entertainment

Ordering entertainment from Sky Store

Guides on how to browse and rent the latest movies and blockbusters from Sky Store.

Watching Sky Store programmes

Explains how to watch purchased Sky Store content and time limits.

Ordering entertainment from Sky Box Office

Details how to order pay-per-view events and programmes from Sky Box Office.

Other services

Going interactive

Explains how to access interactive services like Sky Active for upgrades and account management.

Playing games

Provides information on accessing games, including free and charged options.

Teletext

Instructions on how to use digital text services and TV teletext.

Get the most from Sky±HD

Having more control over what the kids watch

Guides on using PIN and settings to restrict unsuitable channels for children.

Changing your PIN

Instructions on how to change the Sky±HD box PIN for security and parental controls.

Restricting rated programmes

Details on locking programmes based on age ratings using a PIN.

Watching TV with subtitles or audio description

Explains how to enable subtitles or audio description for programmes.

Setting up and resetting your remote

Step-by-step guide for setting up or resetting the Sky±HD remote for TV control.

Your Sky±HD box connections

Basic set up 1

Details the initial setup using an HDMI cable for HD-ready TVs.

Basic set up 2

Explains setup using a DVI port with audio (L/R) cables.

Connecting other devices

Guides on connecting DVD/video recorders and audio systems.

Switching on Dolby® Digital audio

Instructions for enabling Dolby Digital audio output for home cinema systems.

Adjusting sound synchronisation

Details on correcting audio and video sync issues with home cinema systems.

Green stuff

Saving energy with standby

Recommends switching the box to standby to reduce energy consumption.

Recycling electrical and electronic products

Provides guidance on the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.

Disposing of batteries

Information on the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of batteries.

For your safety

Using equipment safely

General advice on safe operation and handling of the Sky±HD box.

Warnings and cautions

Lists important safety warnings related to electrical shock and product handling.

Mains plug and its fuse

Information on the mains plug, fuse replacement, and suitability for outlets.

Connecting to the mains supply

Guidance on connecting the Sky±HD box to the AC power supply.

Troubleshooting

I can’t connect to my broadband router

Addresses issues with connecting the Sky±HD box to a broadband router.

Nothing is happening on screen / my screen is blank.

Troubleshooting steps for a blank or unresponsive screen.

My remote isn’t working.

Provides solutions for a non-responsive Sky±HD remote control.

One of my recordings failed.

Explains reasons for recording failures and how to check for details.

No satellite signal is being received

Troubleshooting steps for loss of satellite signal, including weather and cable checks.

Display messages

Insert your viewing card.

Explains the 'Insert your viewing card' message and how to resolve it.

There is a problem with your viewing card.

Addresses issues with the viewing card not being recognised or damaged.

Recording/Live Pause is not available.

Troubleshooting for when recording or live pause functions are unavailable.

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