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  • Page 1 USING YOUR SKY BOX...
  • Page 2 © Copyright British Sky Broadcasting Limited 2006. Sky and Sky Guide are trademarks of British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited Pay Per View uses only, unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision.
  • Page 3 Your Sky remote control standby turn your Sky box (or TV) on and off set your remote to control your Sky box services set up a range of features including parental controls, set your remote to control your TV subtitles and favourite channels box offi...
  • Page 4 Your Sky box* arrows standby tv guide use when watching TV to see what's on other get more information on check out TV listings turn your Sky box on and off channels or to highlight onscreen options what you're watching or on a highlighted back up programme...
  • Page 5 WELCOME TO SKY This is your guide to using your Sky box, giving you the essentials as well as handy tips. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? Get started page 9 See what’s on page 14 Search programme listings and set reminders Use your Planner page 20 Manage your reminders...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BACK TO BASICS ......................6 How your Sky box works ..................6 Keeping you up-to-date ..................6 Your viewing card ....................7 Your Sky remote control and your TV..............8 GETTING STARTED ...................... 9 Turning your Sky box on and off ................9 Changing the volume ....................
  • Page 7 HAVING MORE CONTROL OVER KIDS’ VIEWING ............24 Changing your PIN ....................24 About your PIN ....................24 Hiding adult channels ..................25 Restricting rated programmes................25 Restricting specifi c channels ................26 Controlling how much is spent on services............26 Turning off all PIN-controlled restrictions ............

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Using equipment safely Your Sky box has been manufactured to meet international safety standards, but you must take care if you want it to perform properly and safely. You must have your Sky digital satellite system installed by a qualifi ed satellite-TV installer. It is important that you read this booklet completely, especially the safety instructions below.

  • Page 9: Electrical Information

    Electrical information Mains plug and its fuse The supplied mains plug may be a non-rewireable type or a rewireable type. Both types contain an approved 3A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, use an ASTA- or BSI-approved BS 1362 fuse, rated at 3A and marked with either of these symbols.

  • Page 10: Back To Basics

    BACK TO BASICS The Sky installer should have shown you the basics of how to use your Sky equipment. Here’s a reminder of what you need to enjoy the channels and features on offer. How your Sky box works Digital TV gives you stunningly clear pictures and sound, and with Sky digital you have plenty of choice when it comes to what you watch.

  • Page 11: Your Viewing Card

    Your viewing card Your viewing card needs to stay in your Sky box at all times so you can view all the channels you’re entitled to. The viewing card slot is under the fl ap on the front of your Sky box. The last four digits of the code shown on the back of the card is your default PIN number (see About your PIN on page 24).

  • Page 12: Your Sky Remote Control And Your Tv

    Your Sky r emote control and your TV Your Sky remote control can work with both your Sky box and your TV. Press tv on the remote control to switch control from the Sky box to the TV. Press Sky to go back to controlling the Sky box. The Sky installer should have already set up the remote control for you.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Turning your Sky box on and off Press the Sky key on your Sky remote control to turn the box on, and wait for a few moments for it to start up. Sky turns the box on To turn the Sky box off, press the standby key on your Sky remote control. The standby light on the front panel is red when your Sky box is plugged into the mains but turned off.

  • Page 14: Changing Channels

    Changing channels To go through the channels one at a time, press the ch +/- key on your remote control and wait for the channel to change. change channels To jump straight to a certain channel, use the number keys to enter the one at a time with ch +/- channel number.

  • Page 15: Using The Search & Scan Banner

    Using the Search & Scan banner The Search & Scan banner helps you see what’s on now and later, change channels and set reminders, all without interrupting what you’re watching. Press the up/down arrow or select to show the Search & Scan banner. use the arrows to show When you see the banner, press the up/down arrow to see what’s on other the banner and see what’s on...

  • Page 16: Taking Control

    TAKING CONTROL You’re in control with Sky Guide You control what you watch on your Sky box by browsing the onscreen press the remote control key for Sky Guide using your Sky remote control. the Sky Guide area you want Sky Guide lets you: •...

  • Page 17: Using Colour Keys For More Options

    Using colour keys for more options Colour options along the bottom of Sky Guide screens give you more choices. Simply press the corresponding colour on your remote control. When you’re watching a programme, the colour keys can do different things: Shows you the interactive screens for that programme, if available.

  • Page 18: Seeing What's On

    SEEING WHAT’S ON Quick glance at what’s on with Search & Scan current programme current channel With Sky Guide, you don’t have to change channels to see what else is on. When you’re watching a programme, press select or the up/down arrow on the remote control.

  • Page 19: Finding A Specifi C Channel

    Finding a specifi c channel TV Guide screens list channels by channel number. • If you know the number of the channel, you can enter it using the number keys. • Go down a page at a time by pressing the green key. •...

  • Page 20: Finding A Specifi C Programme

    Finding a specifi c programme If it’s a certain programme you’re looking for, press the yellow key ( A-Z) from the TV Guide menu, then choose the type of programme you’re in the mood for, for example, Entertainment. A-Z screens list programmes in alphabetical order. To fi...

  • Page 21: Finding Out More About A Programme

    Finding out more about a programme You can fi nd out more about a programme with the information key on the remote control. Press the information key when you’re watching something, when the Search get information on programmes & Scan banner is onscreen, or when a programme is highlighted in the other with the information key listings such as TV Guide.

  • Page 22: Finding And Listening To Radio Channels

    Finding and listening to radio channels You can switch to radio channels in the same way as TV channels: Use the up/down arrow to browse through the channels shown in the Search & Scan banner. Radio channels appear with a speaker symbol next to them. Press select when you see the radio channel you want to listen to.

  • Page 23: Setting Reminders For Programmes

    SETTING REMINDERS FOR PROGRAMMES If there’s a programme on later you want to watch, Sky Guide can remind you the reminder symbol appears when it’s about to start. next to the programme in If you see an advert for future programme(s) and you see the green the Search &...

  • Page 24: Using Your Personal Planner

    USING YOUR PERSONAL PLANNER When you set a reminder for a programme, it’s stored in your Personal Planner. To get to your Planner, go to the TV Guide menu and press the green key (Planner). Use the colour keys to manage programmes listed in your Personal Planner. AutoView makes your Sky box tune straight to the programme.

  • Page 25: Linking Series

    Linking series Programmes that are part of a series and shown by the same broadcaster can be linked so you can automatically get reminders for the entire series. Set a series link as follows: Go to the TV Guide menu and press the green key (Planner). Highlight a programme you’ve set a reminder for.

  • Page 26: Enjoying Box Office Entertainment

    ENJOYING BOX OFFICE ENTERTAINMENT With Box Offi ce, you can watch movies, sports and other events by ordering them with your remote control. To order Box Offi ce programmes with your remote control, your Sky box has to be connected to a phone line. Order Box Offi...

  • Page 27: Paying For Box Offi Ce Programmes

    Paying for Box Offi ce programmes Charges for Box Offi ce programmes booked via your remote control appear on your account at the next available payment date. You’re only charged for a Box Offi ce programme if you watch any part of it. Ordering over the phone If you can’t order with your remote control for any reason, you’ll see a message onscreen.

  • Page 28: Having More Control Over Kids' Viewing

    HAVING MORE CONTROL OVER KIDS’ VIEWING Because of the range of channels on offer, there may be a few you’d rather the kids didn’t watch. With a PIN and the right settings, you can avoid many unsuitable programmes being shown without your permission. To take more control over who watches what in your household, start by pressing services on your remote control then select Parental Control from the Services menu.

  • Page 29: Hiding Adult Channels

    Hiding adult channels You can hide all channels classed as ‘adult’ from all channel listings, as follows: Select Adult Channels from the Parental Control menu. Highlight Remove Adult Channels and use the left/right arrows to choose Select Save New Settings when you’re done. Adult programmes are removed from all listings apart from your Personal Planner.

  • Page 30: Restricting Specifi C Channels

    Restricting specifi c channels If there are just one or a few specifi c channels you’d prefer members of the family not to watch, you can lock them one-by-one, as follows: Select Channel Restrictions from the Parental Control menu. This screen lists all the channels by channel number. To fi...

  • Page 31: Turning Off All Pin-Controlled Restrictions

    Turning off all PIN-controlled restrictions There is a quick way of turning all your PIN restrictions off and on without having to go into each screen. Go to the Parental Control main menu and press the red key (PIN Restrictions On/Off). The options Viewing Restrictions, Channel Restrictions and Other Restrictions are dimmed out, meaning the PIN restrictions you specifi...

  • Page 32: Managing Your Favourite Channels

    MANAGING YOUR FAVOURITE CHANNELS Once you get to know what channels you watch most often, you can set them up as your favourites so you can fi nd them more easily. Storing favourite channels Press services and select Favourite Channels. The Favourite Channels screen appears, showing the list of available channels.

  • Page 33: Watching Tv With Subtitles Or An Audio Description

    WATCHING TV WITH SUBTITLES OR AN AUDIO DESCRIPTION You can show subtitles or play an audio description for the current channel, as follows: help screen Press Help on your Sky remote control when you’re watching TV. If the Subtitles or Audio Description option is available, use the left/right arrow to choose On then press select.

  • Page 34: Going Interactive

    GOING INTERACTIVE The interactive screens are for your entertainment and information. Press the interactive key on your remote control to access services including Sky Customer Service, shopping, email and games. When you’re watching TV, watch out for a colour symbol onscreen telling you there’s an interactive service available.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Message Alert

    Setting up message alert Some interactive services may let you send email or text messages. You can ask Sky Guide to let you know you when a message comes in, as follows: Register with a service provider and specify that you want to receive message notifi...

  • Page 36: More Options

    MORE OPTIONS Using digital text To use digital text services, press text on your remote control while you’re watching a channel. If the channel you’re watching doesn’t have digital text, you see a message telling you how to use teletext instead. press Sky then text for From the digital text service, press Sky at any point to go back to what you digital text services...

  • Page 37: Adding Non-Sky Digital Channels

    Adding non-Sky digital channels Some channels can be received by your Sky box but don’t appear in Sky Guide listings. You can add new channels as follows: Press services and select Add Channels. In the Add Channels screen, make the appropriate settings and select Find Channels.

  • Page 38: Recording Programmes Onto Video/Dvd

    Recording programmes onto video/DVD You can record satellite programmes from your Sky box to your video or DVD recorder. To record a satellite programme, make sure: you have read the user guide that came with your video/DVD recorder • for details. •...

  • Page 39: Remote Control Setup

    REMOTE CONTROL SETUP Aiwa 0406 Memorex 0037 Resetting your Sky remote control Akai 0098 Metz 0491 Akura 0042 Minoka 0921 If you leave empty batteries in your remote control for too long, you may need Alba 0043 Mitsubishi 0150 to reset it to work with your TV. Amstrad 0063 0514...
  • Page 40 If the setup didn’t work If you followed the steps carefully but can’t see the TV Guide menu at the end of it, follow these simple steps: Check and make a note of which TV channel you use for watching Sky digital TV. Press tv on your remote control.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing the batteries Your remote control runs on AA batteries (MN1500, LR6 or UM-3). When it’s time to replace them, Sky Guide gives you a warning message and a low battery symbol appears in the banner. Take empty batteries out straight away and replace both batteries at the same time.

  • Page 42: Your Sky Box

    YOUR SKY BOX When your Sky box was installed, all the connections were made between your Sky box, TV, video and minidish. Follow this diagram for an overview of the standard setup, and if you need to connect other devices such as a second TV or a sound system.

  • Page 43: Environmental Information

    Use of this service will be free to you. For more information about Pace’s environmental policy go to: http://www.pacemicro.com/corporate/about/index.asp and select Environmental Policy from the right-hand menu.

  • Page 44: Getting The Support You Need

    GETTING THE SUPPORT YOU NEED You can get help on using Sky digital from various places. Use this booklet as your full guide to using your Sky box and getting the • most out of its exclusive features. The troubleshooting tips in the next pages may come in handy if you have any problems.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Read these troubleshooting tips if you come across any problems using your Sky box. If you still have problems, make sure you have followed the main chapters in this guide carefully. If you have any problems with your Sky box that aren’t covered in this guide or the other references, call Sky or your broadcaster. What’s wrong? Possible reason What to do now...
  • Page 46 Possible reason What to do now What’s wrong? Your TV or video recorder may not be Check that your TV and video recorder are correctly There’s onscreen interference. correctly tuned. tuned to your Sky box. For further information, refer to your TV and video recorder user guides. In some cases your Sky box may need retuning.
  • Page 47 Message What does it mean? What to do now You cannot purchase this programme Because of a temporary problem, you You may be able to buy it later. at the moment can’t buy this programme now. This programme has already started The programme has already started Check the listings to fi...
  • Page 48 Message What does it mean? What to do now No signal found Your Sky box couldn’t fi nd a signal Check the settings you entered were right. after you asked it to fi nd new channels. This programme is no longer available You selected a programme that is Select another programme.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    S PECIFICATIONS These specifi cations may change without notice. Sky may not be held responsible for discrepancies. GENERAL Operating voltage: 230V AC +/- 15%; ~0.3A; 50Hz Power consumption: 30 W max. Weight: 3.26 kg packed, including accessories Dimensions (w x h x d): 330 mm x 70 mm x 278 mm (not incl.

  • Page 50: Index

    INDEX favourite channels 13 changing channels 10 mains plug 5 changing to 28, 33 with Search & Scan 11 mains supply 5 storing 28 channel number 10 Message Alert 13 8PM symbol 26 what’s on 28 channels 10 message light 31 fi...
  • Page 51 adult channels 25 tv guide key 10, 14 connections 38 speaker (radio channels) 18 AutoView 21 tv key 8 how it works 6 system setup 29, 31 colour options 20 volume key 9 safety 4 reminders 19 removing signals 33 phone line 22, 30 adult channels 25 turning on and off 9...
  • Page 52 Notes USING YOUR SKY BOX...
  • Page 53 Notes...
  • Page 54 Pace Micro Technology plc Victoria Road Saltaire Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 3LF England www.pacemicro.com Pace and are trade marks and/or 15G068175000 registered trade marks of Pace Micro Technology plc...

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