Why is my recordings not working on Sky?

Re: Can’t access Sky Q recordings or On Demand Reboot your router, then once fully rebooted, do the same with your main Q box again. And if that doesn’t work come and tell us.

Why do Programmes fail record?

Reasons for failed recordings The programme didn’t start or finish at advertised time. The channel had a problem during the recording period. The channel didn’t properly send the “Accurate Recording” signal which tells your set top box exactly when to start and finish the recording.

How do I reset my Sky HD hard drive?

To reset the hard drive: Press the Home button on your Sky Q remote, highlight Settings then press 0,0,1 and Select. Select Reset and scroll to Reset hard drive. A warning message will advise all existing and planned recordings will be deleted.

Why does my Sky Q Box keep saying technical fault when recording?

A “technical fault” message can mean a number of issues – if a recording was scheduled overnight it may have been interrupted by the power-saving Eco mode on your box (go to Settings > Setup > Preferences > Standby mode to check). Otherwise you can try restarting your Sky Q box by switching it off and on at the mains.

Why is my YouView box not recording?

If you sent a recording request and it failed to record the programme there could be several reasons: You didn’t set the recording over 15 minutes before the programme started. There were 2 other channels being used (watched or recorded) on your box at the same time.

What type of hard drive is in Sky HD box?

Sky+ and Sky+HD don’t directly use PC disc formats like FAT32 and NTFS. They rely on a proprietary FAT32-based one, known as ‘XTVFS’, that has been optimised for the efficient storage of the large files associated with TV recordings.

What hard drive is in a Sky HD box?

300GB drive
The Sky+HD has a 300GB drive (320GB in the latest models), which was admittedly enormous by 2006 standards.

How do I fix my Sky technical fault?

Either way try rebooting the whole system – take the power out of both a Sky Q boxes, perform a hard reset on your router (booster too if you have one) by holding down the reset button on the back for 15-20 seconds, then plug the main Q box back in and once is it back up and running restart the mini box.

Why can’t I record or payback on my Sky Box?

A common cause of failed recordings or payback is having several deleted items cluttering up your Sky box. More often than not, this resolves temporary recording and planner issues. To clear your deleted items, carrying out the following: Press the “TV Guide” button on your Sky remote control.

What do I do if my Sky+ recordings don’t work?

Clear deleted items & reset your Sky+ box. A common cause of failed recordings or payback is having several deleted items cluttering up your Sky box. More often than not, this resolves temporary recording and planner issues.

How do I rebuild my Sky+ HD?

Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight Sky+ Rebuild and then p ress “S elect” . (You should see the message: “This will take a few minutes to complete. The rebuild will stop all recordings and reboot your Sky+HD”). Press “S elect” to start the rebuild process.

Why can’t I record or Payback my recordings?

A common cause of failed recordings or payback is having several deleted items cluttering up your Sky box. More often than not, this resolves temporary recording and planner issues.