How do I fix my HDMI port on my Sky box?

Our Answer

1. With the box connected to the TV, try switching the set-top box off and on again.
2. Try switching the TV set off and on again with the Sky box connected.
3. Try rebooting the Sky+ HD box (by removing the mains plug for 30 seconds)

How do I fix my sky HD box not working?

Sky box not working

1. Restart your box: Press the standby button on your remote, then turn your box off at the mains. Wait a few moments, then turn your box back on.
2. Wait four minutes, then press the sky button on your remote.

Why is my sky HD box not working?

Firstly, try resetting your sky box with a simple reboot. To do this switch off the Sky Box directly from the mains and do this for all connected devices (this may include your internet router). If the reboot was successful the light on your Sky Box will be green and the Sky Welcome channel will appear on screen.

How do you know if your sky box is faulty?

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.

How do you reset a frozen sky box?

Reset your Sky box

1. Turn off your Sky box directly at the mains.
2. Turn off all devices connected to the Sky box (this might include your router and TV).
3. Check that all the lights on the Sky box have completely disappeared.
4. Leave the box and connected devices off for a few minutes.
5. Switch your devices back on.

Why is Sky HD not working on my TV?

Try rebooting the Sky+ HD box (by removing the mains plug for 30 seconds) Using a temporary SCART connection, make sure the Sky+ HD box output is set to one of the HD resolutions, 720 or 1080. You do this using Settings > Picture> HD Resolution Try connecting to a different HDMI socket on the TV (if your TV has one)

Why is my Sony Bravia not picking up Sky HD?

I have a new SKY HD box and have been trying to connect to my Sony Bravia 32D-3000 via HDMI with no success. When I try to select from the source list, the HDMI device list is greyed out. I can connect using SCART, but this is not HD. Any suggestions? Connecting a Sky+ HD box to an HD TV set via HDMI should just work.

What should I do if my Sky Box is not working?

There’s normally no need to alter any settings. If you’re unable to get your TV set to recognise the HDMI feed from the Sky box, here are a few things to try: Using a temporary SCART connection, make sure the Sky+ HD box output is set to one of the HD resolutions, 720 or 1080. You do this using Settings > Picture> HD Resolution Still not working?

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.

Try rebooting the Sky+ HD box (by removing the mains plug for 30 seconds) Using a temporary SCART connection, make sure the Sky+ HD box output is set to one of the HD resolutions, 720 or 1080. You do this using Settings > Picture> HD Resolution Try connecting to a different HDMI socket on the TV (if your TV has one)

There’s normally no need to alter any settings. If you’re unable to get your TV set to recognise the HDMI feed from the Sky box, here are a few things to try: Using a temporary SCART connection, make sure the Sky+ HD box output is set to one of the HD resolutions, 720 or 1080. You do this using Settings > Picture> HD Resolution Still not working?

I have a new SKY HD box and have been trying to connect to my Sony Bravia 32D-3000 via HDMI with no success. When I try to select from the source list, the HDMI device list is greyed out. I can connect using SCART, but this is not HD. Any suggestions? Connecting a Sky+ HD box to an HD TV set via HDMI should just work.

Can a SCART box be connected to a HDMI box?

To view through HDMI then the input will have to be changed. It doesn’t matter then whether an SD or HD channel is selected, they will all be via HDMI. If you have scart control activated as previously advised in this thread then turning the HD box on will automatically switch the TV to scart input.