No anytime red button

[Woodster]

Do a software update. De power, hold the back up button on the box down, re connect power without letting go of the back up button, keep it pressed untill all the lights on the stb light up. You will get an on screen message saying updating system software. If you have a flat pannel tv, turn it off to avoid the possibility of screen burn, wait till all the lights go out, then wait another 2 mins before turning the stb back on.

[reddwarfcrew]

Sky plus model numbers shows the sky+ boxes

forced software can be done by Frequently Asked Questions

[reddwarfcrew]

Beat you to it Redwarfcrew

Did you enjoy the match, top of the shop again, at least until tomorrow

watched the first half on tinernet, missed all the fun of the second so about to watch it on MOTD. We're hanging in there, but Man U look as tho they will run away with it.

[jaydee456]

what type of sky+ box
Let us know your model number..

It is a Thomson DSI 8210CSR (and it wasn't a freebie) we paid £99 + install for it.

[reddwarfcrew]

You need to do the forced software update then as it is a PVR3 and capable of anytime.

See FAQ 10 Frequently Asked Questions

[jaydee456]

Thanks guys That looks a bit complicated to me. will check it out.
Just one more thing before I do. Did I read somewhere that you lose all your recordings if you do that forced update.???

[Smithy99]

No, you will loose nothing.

It's really simple to do.

Unplug the receiver, hold down the backup buttom on the receiver (not the remote) plug back in and turn on, all with the button being held down, follow instructions on screen, may take 10 mins to complete.

[reddwarfcrew]

Nope, all will be fine and it's a piece of cake.

- Power off the box at the mains
- hold down the BACKUP button on the box (not remote)
- with backup held down, power back on
- when on screen message about updating appears, let go of back up button
- box will auto reboot when it's done.
- wait a few mins and then switch out of standby as normal

Anytime should then appear, but it will be empty until the next overnight download of programs.

[jaydee456]

Thats great guys. Thanks again will leave it till tomorrow I think.

[jaydee456]

Thats great guys. Thanks again will leave it till tomorrow I think.

Morning all I was very brave and gave it a go.
It went beautifully and I now have a red anytime button.

Thanks a lot for your advice.