Hi there got a skybox f5s the other day and finally got it set up this morning. However I have now realised I only get the sky channels when the sky+ is also on and both are connected to the satellite. However when they are both connected I also get channels such as boxnation and racinguk which aren't part of my current sky+ subscription. I have a gift running for the skybox and was hoping for a solution as I'm planning on getting rid of sky+ because of the costs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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sounds like you need to read up on setting up your openbox and which cables to run to which box and using the loop .......as well as what a gift does and doesnt do.......and this is the place to be.... look through the red highlighted forums read carefully and take heed to the rules.....then ask 1 problem at a time and u shall be helped acordinglyComment
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Thanks for the replies. What I want to know is whether I can cancel my sky+ subscription and have my f5s still work even if I have to have my sky+ box on to do so. And yes I do get the no signal issue what is it that causes that?Comment
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Sounds like the no signal fix as suggested try disconnecting the $ly box see how you go
If the F box works then
this will be the problem
Also a read of the Rules may help....regarding certain Words or phase's you cannot use in your post...i.e....G**t (& $ly talk)
Regards P&D
No you can get rid of $ly & still run the F Box without any problems just disconnect the $ly box from the dishLast edited by P&D; 1 August, 2014, 22:42.
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The problem I have is when I disconnect my sly+ I have the no signal problem so if I buy the fleabay solution I'll be able to run my f5s fine without sly. Apologies for the earlier mistakes as well.Comment
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Disconnect both cables from the back of the box
connect the F box to the dish in place of the original $ly box (One cable only)
NOT IN THE LOOP CONNECTOR
See what the F box says on the channels ??Last edited by P&D; 1 August, 2014, 23:23.
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Ok Thankyou I will try that out tomorrow I have no intention of running both boxes I bought the f box to replace my $ly box. So fingers crossed that works in morning and thanks for the help.Comment
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Morning just tried what you said the $ly+ is off and has no lnb cables connected and I rebooted the f box and I have the invalid program search again on the subscription channels. Any suggestions? Also I have taken my card out of the $ly so that isn't working but the f box still does and like I said works with channels I dont have with $ly.Comment
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Also there is nothing in the f box loop connector and my g**t is online and ticked. I'm really confused by this its as if the satellite only works when it's connected to $ly.Comment
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The "no signal fix" won't work with your problem as that is for when you lose vertical channels when the Sky+ box is connected, not disconnected.
It's a strange problem. Do you only lose $ channels when the box is connected on it's own & is it all $ channels, or just some? Do you still receive FTA channels?
Does the LNB cable go straight to the LNB & not through any splitters?
In menu > installation > LNB power, is the LNB power set to ON?Comment
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Yh it's all the $ channels but I still get the FTA channels. I'm at work at the minute so can't check the others but will do later.Comment
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So it sounds more like an internet connection problem, than a signal problem, but why does it only work when your Sky+ box is turned on???
Very strange!
Does your ethernet cable go straight from the F5s to your router?
Also, just to clarify, do you get a "no signal" message or "scrambled" message?Comment
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The Ethernet cable ran straight into the f box. However the $ly is connected by wifi. And it's definitely a no signal and not a scrambled message. Lnb power is set to on as well.Comment
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hi
I got a new skyf5s box this morning. There was nothing in it. I set it up like this
1. HDMI cable in.
2. Ethernet cable in straight to the router.
3. Cable to Sky Dish in LNB port.
4. Power supply in.
5. I turned on the box.
6. I set up my Network settings such as host, port, user and password.
7. Used USB to install Channel list
8. rebooted
9. Everything worked.
As you say you are running a gift you should be able to remove the Sly box and just use the F5s box.
Also as you may have a issue conntecting to the internet try using a different ethernet cableComment
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