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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.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Overview of Sky±HD Box

About your Sky±HD box

Introduces the Sky±HD box and its capabilities, including HD readiness and recording features.

Your Sky±HD box

Details the physical components and controls of the Sky±HD box, including front panel buttons and indicator lights.

Turning your Sky±HD box on and off

Explains how to power the box on, put it into standby, or turn it completely off using the remote or front panel.

Your viewing card

Instructions on handling and the importance of the viewing card for accessing Sky TV channels.

Connecting your Sky±HD box to your broadband router

Essential steps for connecting the box via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for On Demand services.

Your Sky±HD remote

Explains the function of each button on the Sky±HD remote control.

Changing the volume

Instructions on how to adjust the TV volume using the Sky±HD remote.

Changing channels

How to switch between TV channels using the remote control.

About the Now, Next & Later banner

Key interface element for browsing current, upcoming, and later TV listings without interrupting viewing.

Watching the TV You Love

The Sky± Homepage

The main menu for accessing entertainment features like TV Guide, Planner, and On Demand.

Exploring the Sky Guide

Navigating the Sky Guide interface to find programmes, channels, and services.

Seeing what’s on with the TV Guide

Understanding the on-screen TV guide layout, including tabs and information areas.

Codes used in the programme information banner

Explains the rating and content codes used in programme listings.

Pausing and Rewinding Live TV

Saving after pausing or rewinding live TV

How to save a programme to your Planner if you miss content during live TV.

Changing how far back you can rewind live TV

Customizing the duration for which live TV can be rewound.

Recording with Sky±

Recording without interrupting what you’re watching

How to record programmes currently being watched or from the TV Guide.

Recording from Sky Guide listings

Recording programmes directly from the TV Guide, including series links.

Recording from anywhere you go

Setting recordings remotely using the Sky± app or website.

Setting reminders for programmes

How to set reminders for programmes to avoid missing them.

Discover a World of Entertainment

About on demand programmes

Introduction to on-demand content, including Catch Up TV and TV Box Sets.

Seeing what’s available to watch

Browsing and finding programmes available through on-demand services.

Watching an on demand programme

Step-by-step guide on how to download and play on-demand content.

Ordering entertainment from Sky Store

How to buy or rent movies and TV shows from the Sky Store.

Searching for programmes

Using enhanced and basic search functions to find specific programmes.

Managing Your Recordings

Managing your Planner

Overview of the Planner interface and its various tab options for organizing recordings.

Searching for programmes in your Planner

How to find specific recorded or downloaded programmes within your Planner.

Setting the Series Link function in your Planner

Automatically recording entire series of programmes for continuous viewing.

Choosing a recording to watch

Selecting and starting playback of recorded programmes from your Planner.

Fast forwarding and rewinding

Navigating through recorded playback using fast forward and rewind functions.

When recordings clash

Handling situations where multiple recordings are scheduled simultaneously.

Avoiding recordings being deleted

Using the 'Keep' option to protect important recordings from accidental deletion.

Disk space warning

Managing storage space and understanding warnings about low disk space.

Adding extra time to the start and end of recordings

Adjusting recording buffer times to ensure full programme capture.

Other Services

Going interactive

Accessing interactive features like Sky Active for service upgrades and account management.

Playing games

Information on available games, including free and chargeable options.

Teletext

How to use the teletext service for information or text-based services.

Get the Most from Sky±HD

Choosing your favourite channels

Setting up and navigating your personalized list of favourite TV channels.

PIN controlled restrictions

Quickly turning PIN restrictions on or off for various content types.

Having more control over what the kids watch

Using PINs and parental controls to restrict access to certain channels or programmes.

Setting up and resetting your remote

Instructions for pairing the Sky±HD remote with your TV and troubleshooting connection issues.

Changing the picture settings

Adjusting HD resolution output and other display settings for optimal picture quality.

Copying programmes to video;DVD

How to transfer recorded programmes from your Sky±HD box to external video or DVD recorders.

Your Sky±HD Box Connections

Basic set up 1

Initial setup guide for connecting the Sky±HD box to an HD ready TV via HDMI.

Basic set up 2

Initial setup guide for connecting the Sky±HD box to a TV with a DVI port.

Connecting other devices

Guides for connecting to DVD/video recorders, TV aerials, and audio systems.

Switching on Dolby Digital audio

Enabling Dolby Digital audio output for enhanced surround sound experience.

Green Stuff

Saving energy with standby

Tips for reducing energy consumption by using the box's standby mode effectively.

Recycling electrical and electronic products

Information on responsible disposal and recycling of electrical equipment.

Disposing of batteries

Guidelines for proper battery disposal and recycling to protect the environment.

For Your Safety

Using equipment safely

General guidelines for safe operation of the Sky±HD box and associated equipment.

Warnings and cautions

Important safety warnings, including risks of electric shock and environmental hazards.

Mains plug and fuse

Information on the mains plug, fuse replacement, and power supply requirements.

Troubleshooting

I cant connect to my broadband router

Resolving issues related to connecting the Sky±HD box to the broadband router.

Nothing is happening on screen; my screen is blank.

Diagnosing and fixing problems where the screen displays no picture or is blank.

My remote isn’t working.

Troubleshooting steps for when the Sky±HD remote control is unresponsive.

My Sky±HD box isn’t working: The box is stuck on standby...

Resolving common operational faults, such as the box being stuck or unresponsive.

Recording interrupted by loss of signal or cancellation.

Troubleshooting recording interruptions caused by signal loss or service cancellation.

Sky+HD DRX895 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Storage Capacity500 GB
Video OutputHDMI, Scart
ConnectivityEthernet
Resolution1080i
Tuner TypeDVB-S2
HD CapableYes
USB Ports1
TypeSet-top box
Audio OutputHDMI

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