Skybox moved home, use it as freeview?

toastydave

The latest operating system version is 1.2S4FM and EPG software version is 3.8.8.ns (March 2010). This firmware version is for a Pace Digibox, (non Sky +) and includes the latest Digibox software update. The latest software version for Sky+ EPG is 5.08.6 (July 2010).

If your Skybox has an older version of firmware, you can force a Digibox software upgrade (in UK only) by following the instructions below:-

Check Sky Digibox signal quality is 50% or more before attempting any software upgrade
Remove the Sky viewing card from your box
Ensure that a phone line is connected to your Digibox
Turn on your TV. Ensure that your Skybox is connected to your TV using a Scart cable
Disconnect or turn off the 240V mains supply from the Sky Digibox
Switch on the mains supply whilst holding the "Backup" button pressed on the Digibox front panel for 10 seconds, or until all front panel LED's (lights) illuminate and the "Updating System Software" message is displayed on your TV
Do not attempt use of your phone line during the firmware upgrade!
Wait for around 15 minutes for the software upgrade to complete, at which time the receiver will re-boot automatically. If it doesn't, wait at least an hour before disconnecting the mains supply.
Do not unplug your Skybox from the mains supply or satellite dish during the software upgrade or permanent damage could be done and your box rendered unusable
Do not attempt a firmware upgrade if your Sky Digibox already has the latest firmware version

toastydave

googler wrote: »

It should work, and pick up free-to-air channels without a viewing card and without a phone line. Mine does.

There are two types of free channels Free to air FTA and Free to view FTV

FTV channels require a sky card (a old unsubscribed card or freesat from sky card)