SKY viewing cards
#16
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Re: SKY viewing cards
I can only go by what they advertise on the customer service channel. It says something like ' leave the box switched on for 24 hours before inserting the new card, press Back Up, wait a while (?) and then the new card is accepted. Can't imagine that there would be a global 'cut-off' date - logistically that would be a nightmare.
#17
Re: SKY viewing cards
I can only go by what they advertise on the customer service channel. It says something like ' leave the box switched on for 24 hours before inserting the new card, press Back Up, wait a while (?) and then the new card is accepted. Can't imagine that there would be a global 'cut-off' date - logistically that would be a nightmare.
Maybe they will deactivate this procedure when the new cards are to be installed.
#18
Re: SKY viewing cards
infact the autostandby feature saves very little power...
Can't imagine that there would be a global 'cut-off' date - logistically that would be a nightmare.
accoridng to reports you have about 4 weeks from the time that your start to get your on screen message to when your new newrd will no self activate correctly.
also they can quite happily kill all cards in many ways...
they can either send a signal to all cards via the satellite...just like they do if you have not paid on time.
or they can render the old blue cards useless by swicthing off the version 2 encryption, that he blue cards recognised, and fully transfering to the verion 3 encryption that the new cards recognise.
the 24 hours is just to ensure that the process goes smoothly..as in fact you should always have your card in the correct sky box at all times!
Last edited by The Guy; Jun 16th 2009 at 8:14 pm.
#19
Re: SKY viewing cards
Just waiting for them to incorporate some sat locater device so they can pinpoint the exact location of every single box.
Then we'll all be up sh*t creek without a paddle......
Then we'll all be up sh*t creek without a paddle......
#21
Re: SKY viewing cards
Also, you currently won't be able to receive Fiver or Five US.
#23
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Re: SKY viewing cards
Press ‘services’ button
Press 5 AUTO STANDBY
To switch between off/on use right arrow on remote,
When it reads on or off as required
Use down arrow to go to save settings,
Press ‘SELECT’
The option is now changed, you can change this option back at any time.