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electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, TVs, etc. We have shared service codes for Google Android mobile phones, Samsung Wave Bada OS mobile phones, Chinese mobile phones and Samsung and LG TVs in past and now its turn of DTH set top box. There are many DTH (Direct To Home) service providers in India such as Tata Sky, Dish TV, Airtel Digital TV (ADTV), Reliance Big TV, Sun Direct, Videocon D2H and DD Direct+. Among all these companies, Tata Sky is the most popular DTH service provider in India. Tata Sky provides normal SD channels along with a few HD channels to its customers. It also provides DVR service which allows you to record and pause the live television programs. Tats Sky uses Sky brand of British Sky Broadcasting so Sky DTH s and Tata Sky DTH s enjoy almost the same set top boxes provided by the companies. Now the question comes why are we telling you all these things? It's because today in this article, we are going to share a hidden secret service menu and secret service code for Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV set top box. DISCLAIMER: This information is intended for experienced s. Please do not try any of following

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methods if you are not familiar with set top boxes. We'll not be responsible for the use or misuse of this information, including loss of data or hardware damage. So use it at your own risk.

The secret service menu present in Tata Sky and Airtel

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Digital TV DTH set top box can be used to setup the LNB, signal type, format the hard disk, master reset and much more. And the secret service code can be used to reinstall or upgrade set top box firmware or software. 1. Hidden Secret Service Menu in Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV DTH Set Top Box

All Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV set top boxes come with this hidden menu to be used by engineers to fix the set top box in case you face problems while accessing TV channels, etc. To access this secret menu, you can follow these simple steps: 1. Switch on set top box and press "Organiser" button on your Tata Sky remote. Airtel Digital TV s press "Menu -> My Settings". 2. Now select "System Settings" menu in Tata Sky. Airtel Digital TV s select "System Setup" option. 3. Now the tricky part comes. Press "0" and "1" buttons and then press "Select" button on your Tata Sky remote. Airtel Digital TV s press following 5 buttons in sequence: Red, <, Green, > and Yellow button. So basically for Tata Sky s the combination is: Organiser -> System Settings -> 0+1 -> Select

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For Airtel Digital TV s the combination is: Menu -> My Settings -> System Setup -> Red+<+Green+>+Yellow button

4. That's it. It'll bring the hidden service menu "Installer Setup" on your screen which shows following options: Format Disk LNB Setup / Satellite Settings RF Outlets Manual Tuning Remote TV Modem Setup Master Reset Tata Sky SD Set Top Box Service Menu:

Tata Sky HD Set Top Box Service Menu:

Be very careful while accessing these options. You can format the hard disk using the "Format Disk" option. You can select LNB type, frequency and other parameters using "LNB Setup" option. "RF Outlets" option can be used to customize channel number for UHF/VHF output. "Manual Tuning" option is given to customize signal type, you can use it to access other FTA (Free To Air) channels on your Tata Sky set top box or to use your box with another DTH service provider but it'll require expertise and knowledge of dish antennas, etc. You can restore your Tata Sky set top box to factory default settings using "Master Reset" option. Keep in mind it'll remove your favorites channels and saved preferences. But it'll not delete your recorded TV programs. "Master Reset" option can be used if you are having problems with your set top box such as not receiving enough signals, poor picture or sound quality, etc. Check out following video to see the secret service menu live in action:

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NOTE: This method will work for all Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV set top boxes whether its normal SD box, HD box or HD+ box. This method should also work for Sky set top boxes, not checked. 2. Hidden Secret Service Code for Tata Sky and Airtel DTH Set Top Box

If you notice that your set top box is not providing picture or sound of a particular channel or you face other kind of annoying problems with your Tata Sky or Airtel DTH set top box, you can try to reinstall or upgrade your set top box firmware (or software). Most of the times the firmware is automatically updated by Tata Sky and Airtel via its satellite but you can manually try to reinstall or update the firmware using following steps: 1. Start your set top box from mains and wait for the "Please Wait Initializing..." message on screen. 2. As soon as you see the message, quickly press "Back" button twice and then press 2 4 6 5 buttons on your remote. If the above method doesn't work, you can try to press "Back" button 4 times and then press 2 4 8 5 buttons on

your remote. NOTE for Airtel DTH s: You might need to press Exit button instead of Back button. 3. If you press the buttons on time, you'll be greeted by the "DVB SSU+ LOADER" screen and your set top box will start ing and installing the latest firmware.

4. Do not try to switch off the set top box during the process, it might damage your box. The software installation might take a few minutes to complete. You can check following video to see the software installation process live in action:

Reinstall or Upgrade Tata Sky Set Top ...

NOTE 1: This method will work for all Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV set top box whether its normal SD box, HD box or HD+ box. It should also work for Sky set top boxes, not checked. NOTE 2: If you have the new Tata Sky HD+ Transfer set top box, above mentioned steps will not work for you. To overcome this problem, you'll need to first put the remote into "Learning Mode" by pressing Back and number 2 buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. Then restart STB and follow the above instructions. 3. Yet Another Hidden Secret Service Code for Tata Sky and Airtel DTH Set Top Box

This secret code will allow you to modify advanced set top box parameters such as frequency, modulation type, etc at boot time. It might become useful if you can't access STB menu options. 1. First of all you need to follow the same Steps 1 and 2 as mentioned above in Method 2. 2. After pressing "Back" button and 2 4 6 5 buttons, if you immediately press "Info" button on your remote, it'll open a hidden secret "Advanced Setup-up" menu which allows you to edit lots of advanced options of your set top box such as modulation system, frequency, symbol rate, FEC, polarization, etc.

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If you are using a DTH service provider to watch TV channels, feel free to try the service menu and service code and share your experience and in your comment... Also Check: Revealing Hidden Secret Service Menu in Dish TV Set Top Box PIN / of Signal Setup in Tech Settings of DEN Set Top Box

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Comments Vijay Rulz Nice Trick Vg ... NSDCars5 Cool! I'll try it when I get home! Billy Reynolds This is exactly the same technique as the UK Sky boxes and most likely will work for any Sky products. Anirudh Wow... Now VG is on TataSky also... :) Deepak

Thanks a ton, the master reset worked wonderfully. I wasn't able to view video. Milind Kolekar Thank you very much for this. My STB was unable to play live channel once paused. I tried a myriad of options provided by telephone some as ridiculous as asking me to change the remote batteries. Finally the HD format did the trick, and although I lost some prcious programs, the pause and play feature works fine now. Thank you ajay very nice thank you for helping me Sudhir Hi...thanks...I was facing problem with set top box recording function...it solved with software update...& no need to cal customer service...thanks once again & keep updating Yogesh Gopal palta Hi friends, I have an other trick, If 1st trick doesn't work, just when you Set top box stop receiving signal(due to rain, or you can also remove signal cable for this), then It will show "You Tata Sky Box Is Not Receiving Signals", just press select button and then it will also open the above mentioned secret menu. Arvind Vaish Hi VG, Needed to know, if there is any possibility of Copying the recorded programs to my external hard disc & make space on the TATA SKY STB for more recordings to happen.

I dont want to loose upon the recordings I have done. Arvind VG ^^ No. All recorded programs are encrypted and cant be transferred or viewed in computers. Rahul Thank you VG Mk Singh Thanks VG Onkar Can I install TATA sky Setopbox to dist tv dish? VG ^^ No. It'll not work. karun Hi sir my tata sky is not wrking..when i turn on my t.v ,manual tuning option displayed on it. N it requires select your signal ..freq.polarisation symbol rate etc. Lnb setup rf outlets ...signal strenght is 0 at this tym sir ..pls solve my problm..plss VG ^^ Call Tata Sky and their engineer will re-align the dish antenna to receive signals. HARDY Hey i want trans. Frequency, symbol rate and LNB for free to

air channel in my STB Ankit Hi, Thanks for sharing this trick, but after upgrading the firmware in tata sky will i be ableto access my pen drive to watch videos, please Reply.. Thanks, Ankit VG ^^ No. Tata Sky doesn't allow accessing files using USB drive. ID Hi, I'm tata sky hd ...How can i use USB port for connecting pendrive or watching movies on PD??? sudhir Unable to start set top box (tata sky HD recording) Prashant Patro Kindly tell how to use my ADTV STB and Antenna and remote for DD-DTH and tell steps. does it require a specific software to load and how to load, is it possible thru satellite John Ram Hi, Can you use the DTH box provided by either Dish TV, tata sky, reliance etc purchased in India to work in the UK, using the Indian service?

I will be able to make the payment to the Indian provider monthly or yearly and if it works I will be saving Rs 30,000 a year. VG ^^ No. I dont think its possible. These Indian DTH companies do not allow the use of their services in other countries. @Prashant Patro You'll need to purchase a new FTA set top box from market. You cant use ADTV STB but you can use the LNB and dish antenna. MANOJ can we copy the recorded programmes on a pen drive from tatasky hd setup box VG ^^ No. It doesnt allow. chris Hi. I need to change the bandwidth for my DVB T2 receiver. but the menu doesn't let me. It's a simple free to air receiver, not to be used with a provider, but to receive free national channels. It's a 'wisdigi' model 1158. I think by accessing the hidden service menu. I can fix this problem. Any ideas? Thanks in advance VG ^^ Sorry no idea about that particular STB model. Pradeep Can you please share how to unlock reliance big tv old version STB ?

Kajal I tried first method as tata sky set up box is not receiving signal. But now it is not proceeding further nor going back to the main menu. what should I do now? please reply asap. Shailesh How do I configure my LG universal remote MKJ4065383 for my tatasky STB? VG ^^ Sorry cant help. You should read its manual to pair it with Tata Sky. @Kajal It'll go to next screen when it detects signals. You should Tata Sky engineer to adjust dish antenna alignment so that it starts receiving signals. Vinay Hi , VG I am using TATA sky HD + Sony LED 42" + Yamaha AVR + BA 5.1 Speaker. All connections and setting in STB, AVR etc are good. The HD movie channels are not giving proper 5.1 DD sound for some movies. (say about 60% movies titles). My Disc , LBN is about 7 years old (non HD era) and RG6 cable about 30feet is 4 year old (is local one I think). Signal Strength and quality is 60-70 %. Now to get proper sound SHOULD I CHANGE my LBN or CABLE ( quad shielded RG) or both.???? VG ^^ There is no problem at your side. The problem is at DTH side. Some movies and programs on HD channels don't provide DD 5.1 sound, thats why you get it in selected

programs and movies only. Nothing can be done. Just ignore it. Vinay Thnx. I am agree..... can we complain about this mis guiding and false promotions of HDs ? where online? VG ^^ No. Its not misguiding. The channels provide DD 5.1 sound but some programs are not available in DD sound, so thats technically not possible for those channels to show those programs with DD sound. :) shuvo what is the purpose of usb slot on the back side of set up box of tata sky? Vinay VG, the worst cases 1- fifa world in not 5.1, 2- right now Doom3 @ Sony hd is not 5.1 , poor surround is there but vocals are from all front three channels. Any disagree with me , plz let tell dth Service name and area. chandrakesh kumar sir my name is chandrakesh kumar i am using airtel digital tv and i want to watch movies and videos from my pen drive how will i done. VG ^^ Not possible at the moment. Ahmed

Hi VG. We can view Airtel DTH in the Maldives. But I want to ask you how to get the signal strength higher. When it rains cannot view any channel. Can you give me a solution VG ^^ All DTH have this problem. You'll never get signals when its raining. ghannu I have airtel dth.. Having the problem of "please wait initializing"... I tried the trick you mantion... Aftr stb... Clicked exit twice and 2465 and wait... Aftr that dvb ssu+loader loading starts ..aftr cmplition of its 100% no chnge will take place...and the same problm as previous "please wait initializing"....remains... Not tell me what i have to do now VG ^^ Then it might be a hardware problem. You should CC. Vibhawa Hey isnt there any way to ENABLE any one of the USB ports as INPUT to play my content on the AIRTEL DIGITEL TV (HUAWEI BS366) rohit Dear every one buys cable setup boxes. Cheap and more channels you will get. your cable operator and get setup box. Install them. I am using cable for 25 years, no problem at all.

Arvind hi. while new softare ing is on a new page is coming with value 0823.6099 then ther is symbol of ok or Back. what to do? VG ^^ It happens when you are using separate cables attached to both tuners at the backside of your set top box. You'll need to use a T connection. Attach one incoming cable to the input of T and then attach 2 small cables at the two outputs of T which will be attached to two tuners of your set top box. Now you'll be able to update the software. Rupesh Is this service free kuldeep Few days back when I switched ON my TV it asked for first time setting. After completing the setting my tatasky stb is not receiving the volume up&down signal. I opted for Mastet Reset Option but that doesn't work. Kindly help. ... VG ^^ Try following: http://www.askvg.com/fix-cant-change-volume-level-on-hdchannels-in-tata-sky-dth/ kuldeep The given solution is for hd set but mine is normal set. Fix accordingly. kartik

sir how to activate tatasky tv app in my system without entering my rmn nor subscribing it ..... i mean how to activate it for free either for some tym or for long period(i dont want to from my rmn) .......... if this cant happen can i connect my box with my system.... to watch tv channels without using any other external boxes.... at the back of my box there is an usb port (no lan port). hoping solution from u......... VG ^^ No. You cant. You can use a TV Tuner card to attach your STB to your PC. Pankaj How to downgrade my Airtel digital tv SD software.. i loved the old program guide.. but now the program guide full of adds..i want to downgrade software..how to factory reset VG ^^ Factory reset will not downgrade the software. There is no way to downgrade the software. Even if you somehow downgrade it (which is not possible), it'll be again upgraded automatically by AirTel. D Mukherjee hi.. I am unable to view quite a few channels using the MPEG4 set top box. The channels are viewable in India but are scrambled when the same set top box is connected and viewed outside India (in Gulf). Is it possible to fix the issue. VG

^^ Which DTH are you using? D Mukherjee TATA SKY.. VG ^^ It might happen that those channels are broadcasted from a different transponder which is not available in other country. Sorry, nothing can be done. KarthikeyanP Hello VG, I would like to change the connection from Tata sky SD to Videocon. Can we get new Videocon setup box for Tatasky antena? May I know how much it will cost.? VG ^^ You can use the dish antenna of Tata Sky but you'll need to use Videocon LNB in it. Vinayak Bymistakly my mother had pressed some butons. after opening tv it comes first time installation setting what to do??? please i cant watch tv now :( VG ^^ Just follow the setup wizard. It seems your mother has applied restore factory settings option. Devendra Kumar Sir, can we use the TATA Sky STB for free to air Channel, as every month we have to pay for all channel if not paid the transmission will stopped. is this possible to watch FTA channel without pay anything to TATA Sky.

Dip Same question and how to see Fte chanel on my tata sky hd box VG No. You cant use Tata Sky or ADTV STB to watch FTA channels. They have blocked it by firmware. vicky Sir,Having tata sky+ box (hdpvr recordingbox).Prblm bieng faced from the last 1 week as 1) 1 week back it started saying "ur hard disk is not functioning properly plz cont cust care" 2) After 4-5 hrs it started restarting itself again nd again 3) After reading the method on ur website first i relaoded the software(back*2 + 2465) nd then formatted the disk.It worked for 5-10 min nd again started restarting. 4) I opened the box(as it is already out of warranty) nd desoldered the power switch placed on the front on top of the box,Again relodde the software formatted the hard disk nd it worked well for 48 hrs. 5) Now after every 48 hrs i have reload the software nd format the disk otherwise it hang,restarts or give hard disk error.plz help Also not able to asses the advanced setup options i.e after pressing back 2 times and 2465 then info it starts reloading the software. Kindly help. VG ^^ Do not try to reinstall software so frequently! It may damage the set top box. You should ask CC to fix the hard disk.

UDAY DIXIT Hi VG, I have airtel SD STB , can i remove/ block HD channel from my channel list. Bhargava Hi. Can I minimize the bad weather outages (at least to some extent) on the Tata Sky if I install a 120cm Ku band dish instead of the OEM 60cm Ku band dish provided by Tata Sky? Thank You! VG ^^ It might help a little but you'll never receive signals in heavy rain. @UDAY DIXIT You can use option to block channels. Fahad Does Airtel Set top box, HD+ or HD recorder come with built in DVB-T2 so that we can also view free to air channels? I am asking this because I am planning to buy a 2013 Sony TV that does not have built in DVB-T2 and I am also planning to have airtel DTH. VG ^^ You cant watch FTA channels on ADTV STB. Sukumar Hi! VG i am using tatasky and i am store FTA channel using frequency but when I select FTA chennel then show "Sorry,this channel not available[08]". Please help me..

VG ^^ You cant watch FTA channels on Tata Sky STB. HITESH sir my firmware was but my setup box turn off and now its is showing please wait initialising and now method 2 is not working and its raining outside please tell me what to do VG ^^ You should wait until the rain stops. After that you should start receiving signals and the STB should update the firmware. Rahul Hello Everybudy, i am always facing problem for Not receving signals in my L.e.d ones in a week, after complaining tata sky customer care eery time they charged me Rs.150/- For Single visit to my home, i am in full loss just because i choosed tata sky , now when i asked them to terminate the subscriber id , they are saying there is no retun back policy or any type of refundable from their side, please help me how to solve my problem of not receiving signAL Everytime in my television.... VG ^^ If it happens in that particular TV set only, then it might be a problem in your TV. Try to attach the set top box with a different TV set and check whether the problem still persists. Also try to use a new HDMI cable to attach STB with your TV

set. rajeevk Dear VG, is it possible to enable the YPbPr outputs in TS HD stb? please advise Rajeev VG ^^ No but you can connect external speakers with STB. ajay Dear Sir, iam just update my set top box to MPEG4 the USB port on the back of the box is for what function? can we play a pen drive using the port or save the programme using external HD pls clear the use of it. VG ^^ Check following: http://www.askvg.com/what-is-the-use-of-usb-port-in-tatasky-airtel-videocon-and-other-dth-set-top-box/ navin hello, vg sir, i using tata sky in nepal at janakpur. But once i did master reset or what...afterthat when i on tv appears installer and rf outlet, manual tuning when i pressed select then signal box appears and its blank not receiving signal. I tried 2 much but not reciving signal. What to do? But now i changed my lnb of fta. Due to changed lnb , signal not receiving prblm persist or what. Plz help me.

VG ^^ It seems you changed some default parameters of Tata Sky LNB. You should Tata Sky CC or engineers to fix it. Tiken Hi VG, I have Sony Bravia 40W900A - I have taken this TV as I need the XR800 motion rate which make the running text more clearer and also realistic feel. I am using this TV along with the TataSKy HD(not the recording one). When ever I change the Orginizer> Setting > HD Setting to any 60 Hz refresh rate resolution (720p/i, 1080i) the running text jumps and also the overall picture jumps quite noticeable to me. I want to know if this is problem of the TataSky or the Bravia problem. I called up Sony CC and I was told to change the STB. When I called up TataSky, they give the lame explanation that over 50" TVs should use 60Hz refresh Rate. BTW, the default setting from TataSky is 50Hz. Let me know what you feel about this this. I am seriously thing that I should change to Airtel. VG ^^ I dont think its a problem in your TV. Actually all these STBs have some limitations. So just stick to default settings. Yogesh I am not happy with Airtel service. I would like to change to Tata sky. Do I need to buy new Set of Box or Just the Card from Tatasky?

VG ^^ DTH portability is not possible in India, so you'll need to purchase new LNB and STB from Tata Sky which means brand new connection with all hardware. Arpan I have a Tata sky standard MPEG4 box from 2 days its not receiving signals properly some of the channels are coming properly but now those are also flickering .I have tried the master reset and the software o .But nothing happened . Please guide .I have great expectations from u VG ^^ The only way left is to ask TS technician to align the dish antenna. It seems the dish antenna is not in correct direction. Dairon The Signal strength of My Tatasky is very low(around 40) maybe that's why i can't access some of the subscribe channel's, it shows ''No Signal'' . So what shall I do..? SMP how can i use my UK SKY+ Set top box in India. Can i see the free channels ? VG ^^ No. Its not possible. @Dairon You should ask Tata Sky technician to check the dish antenna alignment and cable condition. Priya

hi, i am using Tatasky set top box in Maldives. suddenly day before yesterday it started showing DVB SSU + S Loader....but there is no software getting ed...i tried ur options but not working....i can't view anything...plz help.... VG ^^ Did you try to restart the STB? Mark Hey, The USB Port at the back of the STB..... "Can i use it to watch movies? directly? Will it detect the pendrive and its contents?" VG ^^ No. Vikas R sir am using tata sky HD box but in rainy days regional channels signals are weak and that of hindi english and other sports channels will catch up easily please resolve my problem R K Arora I have Airtel connection for last 4 years. For the last two days after every 15 - 30 minutes the set top box start initialising automatically. So till the time the system comes back (1 minute or so) we mis the program. Any suggestions to overcome the problem. mani

Hi sir tatasky not receiving the signal... my friend has installed the dish.... I set up the master set up once it getting the signal .... once it not. Please suggest me that I hav to set the frequency for it VG @R K Arora It might be a loose power cable problem. Make sure the power cable is properly connected to STB and main power switch. @Vikas R and mani You should ask TS technician to proper align the dish antenna of Tata Sky. Puneet bhadauria I have a problem with signal strength. I need some kind of amplifier since the cable length between the antenna and the set box is very long. The moment I reduce the cable length I get a good signal strength and signal quality and when I place my set top box at the place with long cable length.....I am not getting a signal strength enough to view all the channels. Kindly provide details of any kind of amplifier which can be used to improve the signal strength since I cannot decrease the length of my cable between the set top box and the antenna. AbhiG Sorry VG but i think u can use a TV tuner card to use a DTH service on a Laptop/pc easily ! I hve tried this my self n it works fine. I have a cable STB and DIsh TV and enter USB tv tuner. I tried the cable STB.What u do is plug in the USB TV tuner to a usb port on ur laptop/pc. Then connect STB with it thru the

av cables provided to connect dvd/vcr /handycam etc. It cam wid the tv tuner. One side connects to the audio n video out of the STB and voila ! ur done. Enjoy DTH on your Lappy/pc. VG ^^ Of course. You can use TV tuner card. Who said you cant? @Puneet You cant use any amplifier but you should try to use a better quality Fiber Optic cable. It'll solve your problem. Maya My Tatasky (Thomson) stb does not work above steps. pls tell me how much time I have press those keys Abhijeet I have tata sky Today all three led red yellow green continuously glowing stb not initializing What should I do Please tell me VG ^^ It might be a hardware problem. You should ask Tata Sky engineer or CC to check the STB. @Maya Immediately. SAC Our cable operator local setup box and its working fine. Now if I want to record some programmes where I am going to plugin pendrive to setupbox and its asking for formatting. After formatting, it will record the program and if I want

again to see that program using pendrive..then it wont respond. Even I tried whether it is going to work on my PC and again it is asking for formatting and if formatting is done,then all the data will be lost which is stored in pendrive. Please advise Zahid How can i use tatasky to multiple TV VG ^^ You'll need to purchase multi TV connection. @SAC Try to use a different USB drive. Abid What are b001 & b007 error codes in airtel dish tv Raaj Hi VG, I recently upgraded my Tatasky SD box to HD. The reason behind that was, Tatasky told that we get 5.1 connectivity/output only on HD box. Now I have connected the STB to TV using HDMI cable and Connected my 5.1 speakers to Composite cables (Red & White). But I dont think connecting via Red & White cable will give me 5.1 output. I can see one more port on STB it's S/PDIF - Optical port. So my questions. 1) Is the port active? Can I connect audio devices through this port.? 2) My 5.1 speaker system doesn't have S/PDIF port to recieve it through this cable. I may have to buy a Digital to

Analog convertor to connect my 5.1. Please let me know if I connect my speakers using this convertor will it give me proper 5.1(Surround) output if the program is recorded with 5.1 features.? Thanks, Raaj nadar hi sir refresh my tata sky id VG ^^ You should Tata Sky customer care and ask them to refresh ID. @Raaj I have not checked S/PDIF port but you can check on HD channels whether you are getting 5.1 DD sound or not. @Abid It means the STB is not receiving signals. Check the cable connection and dish alignment. Raaj Thanks VG. But my question is, will I get 5.1 DD sound through RCA(Red&White) Input/output port/cable? This is a generic question nothing to do with my setup. Thanks, Raaj. VG ^^ I think no. Harry Can we use Airtel DTH settop box for Den Cable network

with any possible alteration VG ^^ Not possible. rahul I have recorded some programmes in my reliance STB. Now the problem is that after a limit it will start deleting old programmes to make space for new programmes to record. I want the recorded programmes to save. Is it possible to have some way to do this. As per the earlier post you said that all programmes are encrypted and cannot be watched on computer etc. but Is there any way i can transfer these encrypted files in an external hard disk and use it with STB later to watch those programmes in my TV. Pls advise. VG ^^ There should be an option in your STB settings to manually delete recorder content when the HDD is full. vikas Hello sir, plz help I want to move my tata sky hd+ box from my own home to my friend home..... my friend have tats sky ordinary box with with tata sky antenna... When i talked to customer care, they said that u have to replace the aantenna also if u want to use ur subscriber id on ur friends tata sky antenna.... just changing the box will not work... So, Sir do u think that its not possible for me to use my tata sky hd+ box on my friends home without replacing his tata sky antenna with my tata sky antenna... Is it right to bound subscriber id with antenna also...

Thanks VG ^^ I think it should work. Dont trust on customer care, they know nothing. Just a request for engineer visit and ask him the same question. He'll provide correct solution. Raju Hi, I am using Tata sky DTH HD, I want to change to Airtel now.. If I replace the Tata view card with Airtel view card will it work ? Or is there any other option ? Niraj Prasoon Hi VG Sir,, Is is possible to receive only Doordarshan DTH programs on Dish TV SD recorder type set top box after expiery of DISH TV subscription period. Regards Niraj VG ^^ It was possible in past but no longer possible now. @Raju No. You'll need to purchase Airtel set top box and LNB. Ram SVS how to use the signals from lnb without a set top box for tv . whether local set top box will be useful to receoive fta channels. what will be the approx.cost of stb and installation Ram SVS

what are the uses of USB slot at the back side of ordinary set top box of airtel digital tv VG ^^ Please check following: http://www.askvg.com/what-is-the-use-of-usb-port-in-tatasky-airtel-videocon-and-other-dth-set-top-box/ B.KUMAR 12170 H 40700 whatz the lnb freq?? can i open my d2h videocon for fta? i from himachal pradesh how many channels i watch on my fta at nss6? can i see fta tv channels from world on my dd free dish? if yes then thanx to tell me whats lnb freq....trance freq...symble rate??? can i know videocon advance setting cod?for menege sat. with lots thank to VG B.KUMAR I WANT TO INSTAL A NEW FTA DISH WITH FTA STB (TO MAIN KON SI FREQ. ADD KAROON KI MAIN WORLD SE FREE CHANNELS DHEKH SAKUN) DEAR VG... KOE ASI FREQENCY BATAO JIS SE KAFI CHANNELS A JAEEN LNB FREQ.......... TRANCE FREQ...... SYMBOLE RATE.......FOR UNIVERSAL KU BAND ......................................................VERY THANKS TO MR.VG VG ^^ You should search on Internet to get these kind of satellite parameters. In the meantime you can try following:

Satellite: Telstar-18 @ 138E Ku Band 12630 H 43215 AK I followed "So basically for Tata Sky s the combination is: Organiser -> System Settings -> 0+1 -> Select". The Installer Setup menu is showing only one item - Satellite Settings. Mannal tuning and other options are not listed. On selecting "Satellite Settings" it asks to select a transponder but doesn't allow change. Also INSAT-4B is not listed. It also doesn't save changes to the selected transponder parameters. Please help. I want to do mannual scanning on INSAT-4B. raju if tatasky some channels are not comming i called technician and setted dish and took 200 so nothimg to worry if channels are not comming do what i say check the dish signal move slightly the dish enoigh it received all channels are comming ok do dish slightly up down it will come deepak Hi From past few days im not able to view CNBC TV18 & Times Now on my tatasky. Mostly im getting no signal message, Im wondering if you cud help me out fixing the prob. Thanks VG ^^ Might be a dish antenna alignment problem. You should ask a technician to check the alignment. @AK

Manual scanning will not work as TataSky has blocked it via firmware. harpreet singh 30 % channel received signal 70 % channel not received signal plzzzz help RAJENDRA thanks, it works now my TATA SKY HD + is working Jacob J My tatasky was working fine till today. Today, when I switched on power, I noticed power was coming to the box. It used to start in standby mode (red led glowing). And then when I press power button on remote, the led used to change to green and then it used to show the channels on screen. Today, it started in standby mode. However, when I pressed power button in remote, the led just went off. It was not turning green. I tried switching off power many times. No luck. Any idea what would be the problem? VG ^^ If you turn the main power off and then on, the set top box should start. You can also try to use the power button present at the top of of the set top box. If nothing works, then you should ask technician to check the set top box. Rohan Why did i saw only 3 options in installer setup menu ? kk

use of rf port on the back of old set top box of tatasky and distv? aman can i use airtel set top box in cable VG ^^ No. The STB is restricted to ADTV only by the firmware. Mohan hi VG my airtel stb not able to update the software its says stb waits for signal my signal is very good although i master reset the stb still its says DVB SSU+ loader updating software waits for signal then it restart again can please tell me the cause VG ^^ Which set top box are you using? HD+ box with built-in hard disk or USB drive? vedula muralidhar Dear sir How to change values transponder in dish tv set top box. I could only change home transponder. what abut other transponders. please tell me how to do it. Thanks Regards v.muralidhar Azima Abdulla i can recieve some channels but it says no signal for other channeks like star world .any solution Azima Abdulla

i am using tatasky hd stb Y.P.GUPTA Hi,VG I am a new of an old TATA Sky dish & set -box that works well. My wife is sick of too many entertainment stuff but very little Indian stuff. She wants to buy a FREE DISH STB and see all channels relayed by DDTH i.e. free dish channels using same dish & LNB. Pl. advise how to go for it. VG ^^ You can use Tata Sky dish antenna but you'll need to purchase a new FTA STB to receive DD Free Dish channels. paul How to watch ten TV on tata sky BHAVESH PUROHIT Hi Bro I wanted to know if there any tata sky sub set top box available so that I can directly use it on my laptop usb port with using an external TV turner...thanks rahul Devkule how to add fta channel on airtel set top box VG ^^ You cant. Its blocked via firmware. @BHAVESH PUROHIT You can attach any set top box to laptop/Desktop using TV Tuner card. Dev

I have Airtel HD DTH connection. Voice not getting played in most of the HD channels, only few are playing. Everthing else is fine, only this voice issue is there. Is issue with set top box or TV. Yohane Help me with openview hd installer menu.it uses >exit 2465 then info to go to advanced option for software ing.i will also need secret menu for dstv,toptv/starsat all are from south africa. chandni My tata sky remote is not working how I can change the channel now... Naveen Hi, Every time I turn on Tata Sky, it start with an ment, is there any way to make it start with previously watched channel? VG ^^ No. Not possible. neeraj hi i m use humex tata sky setopbox. i am tray to this function for watching to free to air channel but not open this setting, please help for open"Installer Setup" Jignesh Solanki

Hi, Just tried with my MPEG4 box but did not work. It just shows Satellite Settings. When I select it shows LNB setup. Wanted software upgrade for tatasky mpeg4 box dean I Will try it when I will be at home..... vicky thanks for the information. Sir i got a problem with my taty sky my kid pressed some wrong buttons and now it is showing "first time installation" after that lot many options further and iam unable to select the further options as iam not aware of them. Please help me out if possible VG ^^ It seems someone applied "Restore factory settings" option in your STB, thats why its showing that wizard. Don't worry. Just keep pressing SELECT button on your remote and it'll finish the wizard. Sunil Sir, I am using dd fta stb, one airtel stb with remote pending in my house can use the airtel alternative ordinary stb, if I can use pls tell me wich procedure I can fallow VG ^^ You cant use one DTH STB with other DTH. Virendra K Dear VG can I replace my old rusted Dish antenna+LNB with a new TATA Sky Dish + LNB set, aligned in appropriate direction, to watch DD DTH FTAs using my old STB (local

quality, not branded). If yes, where can I purchase this Tata Sky dish and LNB. Please help. Aditya There is an USB port on backside of my Tatasky SD set top box. What to do to use that port? As I use it on my PC? Please help me.. VG ^^ Check following: http://www.askvg.com/what-is-the-use-of-usb-port-in-tatasky-airtel-videocon-and-other-dth-set-top-box/ @Virendra K You can use TataSky dish antenna to watch DD Free Dish channels but I'm not sure about LNB. I think TataSky LNB will not work. aman vg bhai. Kuch din pehle maine tata sky hd stb pe fta channel chlai the. New version 10.09001 tha. Par main kal reset kar diya stab ko. Fir try kiya fta channel aad krne k liye. Ab bilkul b aa rahe channel . Aira q ? abid khan I like to use one air tel setup box and I like other DTH box t for same card air tel box and I won't two diffrint chenal wive Yash T n xXx vg . . . Can I Use Desktop(LCD) as TV using my Airtel SD STB through these technique ??

VG ^^ If your LCD provides HDMI and other connectivity options, you can connect DTH STB. Otherwise you'll need TV Tuner card. Sameir hey, i have an new dish tv set up box in dubai and it is tracking NSS6 satallite( showing signal strenght 60 percent).I have recharge it for 1 month already.But by mistake i pressed the factory default button .Now all the channels are gone .I tried calling up Customer care and they said to keep set up box on ch 999.But i am not getting any channel , not even 999 as it was delected during factory reset...please advise... manoj hi vg can you tell me. how to update firmware of digital satfinder (tata sky) thanks Chandradeep I am planning to switch to dth service from local cable.. For my confusion please advice me which one to choose from airtel, tata sky,dish tv.. if it rains for whole day, how long does signal problems continue? VG ^^ When it's raining, no DTH service will receive signals. harvinder singh Hi friend ,

can we able to view Airtel or Sky Dth at location Auckland Newzealand ? please tell me krishna How can I watch all channel in my tv ..without disc antena ..I have only setup box ..is ther any idea krishna Plzzz reply ..is there any way .. I have airtel setup box only no antena VG ^^ There is no way to use set top box without dish antenna. If you dont want to use antenna, you can purchase recently released Samsung TV which comes with built-in Airtel DTH hardware. arvind gupta Dear VG, i am from Delhi, I have one spare Tata Sky STB , one spare Hansen DVB K2S ,spare hansen ku band new LNB, all this i was using in Indonesia and will need rebooting, one spare airtel dish working, , with all these devices is it possible to get DD Direct plus channels. please guide me i shall be thankful. Thanks and Regards Arvind VG ^^ You can use any DTH dish antenna to watch DD Direct+ channels but you cant use their STBs or LNBs. You can use your 3rd party STBs and LNBs. Das Hi VG,

HD Videocon d2h setup box, given to me as gift. I brought home to New Zealand to watch Indian programs. I currently have NZ SKY TV. 1. Does New Zealand have access to connect this box to the Indian network Digital DTH Service (d2h)? 2. Do you have a to set this up? 3. Can I use my existing NZ SKY TV satellite dish to connect the VIDEOCON SETUP box LNBF? OR, should I install a separate dish for VIDEOCON box? Appreciate your help. Das VG ^^ D2h set top box will not work in New Zealand. You'll need to buy a new STB from your DTH company to be able to use its services. yasir U r both fail in setop box mai 1 setop box pe 1000 tv chala sakhta hoon wth separate remote control.... saurabh hey vg help me, my tata sky was not recieving signal and i pressed the master reset system in it. now what can i do. it is not showing any thing VG ^^ Since its not receiving signals, nothing will help. You just need to re-align its dish antenna to receive signals. You should ask Tata Sky technician to visit your location and realign antenna.

Shamsbilal Aslaam u aalykum. sir i have full signal on my tata sky set top box, but the payable channal are not coming .can u tell me what i do. manoj Sir I want to see ren TV on my tata sky how can it possible VG ^^ Not possible in any DTH service in India. Anup I clicked on master reset and it's asking for first time installation settings plz do help me what shd I do next?? VG ^^ All settings are automatically entered. You just need to press SELECT button on your remote. Lazarus Dsouza Sir I want to lock the signal after setup, how can u do it? pl. Help! biju Sir i was press the master reset in my Tata sky connection, after the process home and other buttons are not functioning and i cant tune my tv. Please help me to solve the problem. paramasivam Dear Sir/Madam, most of the channels are not showing in my Tatasky suddenly from yesterday evening. i was press

the master reset in my Tatasky connection, after the process, it is asking me to select the LNB frequency. can you please help me to solve the problem VG ^^ It seems your Dish antenna is not receiving signals, thats why its asking for details. You should ask a technician to realign the antenna. @biju Master reset process has nothing to do with any button or functionality of your remote. Try to replace batteries in your remote. @Lazarus Dsouza Its done automatically. Once the STB receives proper signals, it automatically locks them. Sameer Shrestha I have old tata sky SD setup box (when company launch in India)...... Its not MPEG 4 Channels and HD Channels....... there is any trick to upgrade in same setup box to HD + MPEG 4 version..... Because i have HD tv and channel package..... vishal I have a sony Bravia and a airtel settop box , since yesterday I am not able to hear any sound ,I checked very menus but there seems some issue . Also the HDMI cable is properly connected as the vedio is fine . If I go to the TV more there is no reception but the harsh noise of no reception come that confirms there is no issue with TV speakers . Can anyone tell me how to resolve this .

Thanks VM VG ^^ Make sure the volume is not muted and set to high in set top box. Also you can try to change audio settings in STB options. @Sameer Shrestha No. You'll need to change the STB. Ravi Sir, I have TATA sky Hd + connection is there anyway I can see dw tv on it Plz help VG ^^ No. You can only watch the channels provided by Tata Sky. krishnakanth sir if I connected normal cable wire in tatasky box Rajeev Sir, I Am using Airtel DTH yesterday i was open the t of wire which t between Dish & stb for shifting the Stb , Then i re-t the wire. but their is no signal & Shows Error Code: B001. The signal is 0. So pls help me how to do the setup with stb remote. kunal My tatasky's signal quality is very low i,e 20 below and sometimes it increases automatically above 70 for a few minutes..can i fix it for a stable upto 80% and more..pliz

provide me a simple step to fix it properly VG ^^ If it fluctuates so much, then there might be some problem like cut, etc in the cable between dish antenna and STB. So first make sure the cable is in good condition. If its too old, you can try to replace the cable with a new one. @Rajeev Did you try to attach the cable very hard? Sometimes it might damage the connecting port of STB which causes this problem. So you should ask a technician to check the cable, dish antenna and then your STB. vijay Sir, can we use the DishTV STB. for free to air Channel, as every month we have to pay for all channel if not paid the transmission will stopped. is this possible to watch FTA channel without pay anything to DishTV . VG ^^ No longer possible. DishTV has restricted it via STB firmware. Pardeep Rana HI VG, I am using Sports Grand pack on my Tata sky SD. This pack was pre installed by Tata sky team when i purchased my tata sky. But in april this pack is going to expire. Is there any way to extend the validity of this pack without any pay. Please help. VG

^^ No. You'll have to renew your pack. VIN Can I get transmission using LMB without umbrella? zaheer Dear Tata sky, i am customer of tata sky, my complaint is, hindi channel is displaying,regional channel is not displaying please do needful, Thanks Zaheer VG ^^ Tata Sky is upgrading their system and moving to a new satellite, thats why customers can face signal problems. You should customer care. Isha VG - this is amazingly useful, so kind of you to provide all the advice! Only missing is dates per post.... This last about TS upgrading/new satellite might be March 2015... ? Many people are reporting our same problem - no signal. And CC is overloaded with requests it seems, cannot respond? Many Thanks, Isha 4/4/15 VG ^^ Yes. Tata Sky is migrating to new satellite and upgrading their systems, thats why several TS customers are facing

signal problems now-a-days. Situo Hi VG, regarding this month's signal problem, since the Tatasky service people have not tunred up even after 3 days, is there anything by ourselves at home? Please advice. There is no signal strength. Thanks 05/04/2015 Situo Farhan aslam hi why hd channel is not coming pls tell me VG The problem is happening because Tata Sky has released a new updated firmware for SD and HD set top boxes which automatically changes satellite settings and parameters for new satellite GSAT10. You guys can try to enter into above mentioned service menu and try to reset to factory settings. If it doesnt work, you'll have to adjust LNB alignment a little so that it can start receiving signals. Mac Manjy Tata Sky HD was installed on 4th April 15 and since then I do not reicieve any Marathi channels. No service engineer has attended in spite of complaints to the helpline and nodal office numbers. Some channels are also missing and a message saying "Your Tata Sky Box Is Not Receiving Signals" appears. How do I resolve this problem? Himanshu Gupta Dear Sir,

1. I have a Airtel set top box and LNB and now i dont want to view paid channels can we convert our set top box to doing so ? 2. I also purchased set top box for DD free channels can we use this set top box with airtel LNB ? VG ^^ You cant use any DTH service STB to watch FTA channels as they are restricted via firmware. You can use DD Free Dish STB with ADTV. @Mac Manjy Its a known issue atm: http://www.askvg.com/fix-no-signal-issue-on-tata-sky-dthservice-in-india/ Himanshu Gupta Dear sir, How can i install my SOLID DIGITAL SET TOP BOX MODEL NO. SD-615 WITH Airtel dish VG ^^ You can't use any 3rd party STB with any DTH service. P. B. Paite Dear VG, I could not view any channel though the signal strength and quality of my tata sky is above 80%. I have tried the above 2nd method but the same thing happened. I have complained to the customer service 2 days ago but no one turned up. What should I do? VG

^^ Check following: http://www.askvg.com/fix-no-signal-issue-on-tata-sky-dthservice-in-india/ Its a known problem atm. Mike For Tata Sky ongoing issue, my suggestion is to send email directly to their top management, these scumbags are sleeping since last 14 days without resolution. Not sure what kind of upgrade they are doing which takes so long and still going on... I sent below email to their CEO on his email id haritn[at]tatasky[dot]com. Dear Sir, After 13 days of non service and non communication from Tata Sky, I am forced to send this email to you. I am a Tata Sky subscriber (Id: #########) from last 5+ years and never faced such shameful non service from Tata Sky where not even deadline to fix the issue is shared nor did any courtesy being shown by Tata Sky so far. I am not sure what kind of upgrade takes 13 days and goes on indefinitely. This is such an irony where the claim is to provide service, service and service. I got multiple work orders generated and pending from days on my customer id through SMS service with no action so far. May I please request you to get the loyal customers served at the TOP priority. My sincere apology for clogging your mailbox but I did not left with any other choice than to bother you.

Regards Jatinder Singh Hallo Vijay You are doing a wonderful job. I need your help. I had replaced the HDD in my tata sky HD+ STB. I had made the file format of the new HDD as FAT32 but still the HD+ features are not working. I am also unable to open above mentioned hidden secret service menu yet with the procedure mentioned. Now i think after formatting the HDD with STB secret menu it may works fine. So if you have any solution to this then please provide. VG ^^ The secret service menu will open in all Tata Sky STB so you must be doing something wrong. Make sure you press the correct key combination to access service menu. Regarding external HDD, it should work after formatting using STB options. v k gautam how can i use airtel dth to watch free to air chhannels. give me full details VG ^^ You can't. Its restricted by the firmware. Neeraj Hi. VG. How can I remove the yellow envelope envelope permanently from the tv screen.ot annoys the viewing,& that envelope has no meaning of comming always on the TV screen. help ASAP.

VG ^^ That envelope icon is shown whenever a new message is available on your set top box. Just press Yellow button on your remote and the icon will disappear. Anurag Hi VG, i am reaching out to you after reading about your excellent tech resolutions to posted issues. I am having a repetitive problem in NOT able to connect the network as a part of manager as a part of VoD on the Tatasky HD Plus STB ( and it appears many others are having the same problem too without a solution !!) when either of the ethernet cable or the USB wifi dongle on STB is connected to my AIRTEL Belkin 450 BXI wifi router. The same network cable operates perfectly when used alongwith the laptop --- and the VoD settings not working problem appears to be unique to Airtel Belkin Router ( as per TS technician) Is this a problem with TS or am i being conned ?- i have raised a SR with TS but their technician has not been able to help despite multiple visits and STB setup changes in my TS HD plus STB in the current 1 month warranty period. IN fact, i have been advised to change my Internet ISP to make the VOD work !! Any suggestions or am i stuck with a non working STB connection ? - Airtel CC has informed they have not blocked any ports in their supplied standard Belkin wifi router. Any help will be most welcome. VG ^^ Did you try to reset Set top box to factory settings? If not, try to do that first.

Anurag Yes VG - i have not only tried to reset the TS STB to factory settings, but also ed the latest s/w from TS for the STB and then checked. Rebooting the wifi router was also of no help. The internet connection of the STB to the Belkin wifi router of Airtel is still not happening. Even the use of the wifi dongle sold alongwith TS HDPlus STB does not work with airtel wifi router and says connection timed out after sometime. Effectively not allowing me to any free VOD content from internet as a part of the catch up TV either. As i will loose my airtel LL phone number, i am slightly averse to changing the Internet service provider for a problem of TS STB. VG ^^ To me it seems a problem in Airtel router. Did you try to set a custom DNS such as Google DNS, Open DNS in router settings using a web browser? It might help. ragu dear sir i am an cable operator due to the dth services i am loosing my coustemer is their any idea to stop them or any such device is their to drop the dth signal please help me Areeb Can i set free to air frequency in Airtel Set Top Box while changing the direction for Dish. VG ^^ You can change the parameters as mentioned in the tutorial but you cant watch FTA channels as they are restricted by the STB firmware. Sanjay

Hi, Can I use Dish Tv Antenna and Cable tv operator provided set top box to view channels VG ^^ No. You cant use 3rd party STB with any DTH. Nikkumar Dear VG, i accidently did master reset on Tatasky HD receiver. now it does not show all earlier channels. I can get signal only on IN4A-23 transponder. IN4A-14 gets no signal. Do i need to adjust configuration? VG ^^ Master reset automatically restores default configuration so if you are not getting proper signals, you'll need to realign the dish antenna to receive signals. sangivnayr no signal DTH P Prasad Dear Vg Can you tell me if the following is possible??? I have Tatasky 4K set top box in my Hall and I wish to control this with the remote from my bedroom and see all channels from my bedroom with the help of some remote transmitters. Can you suggest what type of remote controller is required to transmit signals of remote to set top box from another room and also how to transmit the TV output from hall to bedroom remotely Thanks and regards

Prasad VG ^^ Sorry but I dont have much idea about your query. rk Dear VG, I am using Samsung Smart TV (for swiss/german/austria mkt), which having DVB-S2, DVB-T2 & CATV inbuilt tuner & STB is HD 3D from D2H. I installed two more Universal LNB connected through DiSeqC 1.1 . 1st LNB set to DishTV through this I tuned to tp of dish 12110 & 12688 for FTA channels at sat 1 (100% signals and FreeDish all TPs at sat 2 (80% signals). 2nd LNB set to TataSky having 70% signal quality 72% for 11010H27500 TP, 40% for 11670V32000 TP, 27% for 11090h32000 tp 0% for 11050H 32000 tp 0% for 10970H32000 tp, 9% for 11130H 32000 TP 0% for 11170H32000 TP 0% for 11470H32000 TP 0% for 11510H32000 TP 2% for 11550H32000 TP 0% for 11590H32000 TP 0% for 11630H32000 TP 19% for 11670H32000 TP signal quality % is just for your reference. as we know that TataSky don't have any FTA channel. based on above signal % can you suggest me for 2nd LNBF any near by satellite & its TPs for FTA channel. Thanks RK

Faridabad VG ^^ Sorry to say I cant help much but you can find nearby satellites by visiting various websites similar to following one: lyngsat.com/asia.html AR Hey, I have Tatasky HD, after an update recently I only see everything B/W (using AV as other port don't work). When I connect my xbox using the same port everything works fine I see color no issues, I even tried to change the cables still b/w... Also for some reason my resolution seems to be off as some of the picture gets cut from the bottom. Also I am using samsung HDTV monitor FX2490HD. Thanks VG ^^ You will always get such kind of problems when you connect an HD STB with AV port. Did you try with a different HDMI cable? Also you can try to change HD resolution settings in STB. AR Yeah I tried different HD cable as well but no luck.. both HDMI ports show no signal, when I connect something using HDMI cable TV shows HDMi as option for source then but keeps showing no signal when you switch source to HDMI. I have tried changing HD resolution in STB doesnt seem to help also its only showing SD in options maybe

since I am connected using AV cable. Thanks RR dear VG, have tried everything known to me but my tatasky services are showing deactive. there is 745 Rs balance in my as seen on the tata sky . channel 99,100.101 are working fine but when i switch to other channels it asks for a recharge and sending HR msg to 56633. inspite of that no progress. plz suggest VG ^^ You should their CC. MADHUSUDEN KOHLI What should be the ideal signal strength and quality reading on tata sky. VG ^^ Generally you should get between 60-80 for both. But even if you get above 50, it'll work without any problem. Kamlesh Can i use tatasky dish with airtel set top box? I want to watch Neo sports that only comes on airtel, i've both set-top boxes but only tatasky dish. VG ^^ Yes. You can use TataSky dish antenna with Airtel. LS

Hi, the Tatasky technician is saying that the earlier hd switch of 1+2 cables needs to be replaced and will cost 500 bucks. Is there an option of buying this from the market at a lower price?? sunil MY PROBLEM TATA SKY SIGNAL LOCK ven vishnu Hi, my new tata sky set up box for no chhanel and signal Nivedita How to play videos from pen drive using TATA Sky ?? You said its not possible then what is the use of PORT given in that ?? Andy ^^ This: http://www.askvg.com/what-is-the-use-of-usb-port-in-tatasky-airtel-videocon-and-other-dth-set-top-box/ tarun hi VG, how to use universal remote feature ? manual not provided along new installation. VG ^^ Check following: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-program-and-use-airteldigital-tv-adtv-and-tata-sky-dth-universal-remotes-with-yourtv-set/ http://www.askvg.com/how-to-reset-airtel-digital-tv-adtvand-tata-sky-dth-universal-remote-to-factory-settings/

manu Hi, i would like to relocate the current airtel dish to to a different location in the same house. i am living in Kerala, can you provide the AZIMUTH / ELEVATION / SKEW information for the airtel dth. is there any tutorial that you may suggest for this DIY project. basicaly i want to learn configuring satellite dish my self.please help me... VG ^^ Sorry no idea but you can search on Google for airtel dish position. Parthiban Hi VG, Have been following your posts for sometime and I have a question/ help to ask. I recently bought a Onkyo HT which also comes with a universal remote. Now I want to use that remote to control my Airtel HD STB also. The Onkyo guys told me that the Airtel STB Remote has a code which has to be input into the Onkyo remote but I could not find the remote code for Airtel STB anywhere on the web. Would you know about this or anyways to find this out!! VG ^^ Sorry but afaik there are no known codes for Airtel STB remote pairing. You should try Logitech Harmony universal remote which can automatically pair with such devices. G S PATIL Dear sir,

I was having relience big tv conection due to some dispute with them I have disconnected the connection . so can I use that set of box for catching FTA channels ? IF yes what is the procedure pls advice me to make use of that system, Thanks & REgards G S PATIL. Ratnesh Litoriya I have LG HD ready LCD TV, when I connect Tatasky HD box , using HDMI port , signals are not coming , it shows no signal each time any body can solve this problem , I have tested it with my laptop it is being connected, cable is fine , but only HD box is not connecting Plz help me VG ^^ It might be a problem in either your TV settings or HDMI cable. First try to use a different HDMI cable. If the problem still persists, try to restore your TV settings to default. Suren I am Tata sky customer Its very bad service provider, it's set top box always show no signal After 6month it got defected Tata sky is not replacing it even saying for New purchase I do not have black money for fill up their pockets krishna when i on my tv, video/ stereo is displayed on the screen and only channel names & No.s are displayed but picture is not displayed. Audio is normal. Pl suggest me what to do Sathees

Dear VG, I did master reset of my tatasky HD stb and want to tune for FTA channels, but whenever I am tuning , it is showing that 'Signal Locked' even I tuned my dish to FTA chanels. But I am unable to change the TP on tatasky even after master reset. Please suggest me. Also let me know the link where I can any other firmware/software for this stb. VG ^^ Tata Sky has restricted watching FTA channels in its STB via firmware. So you cant tune it to other frequencies. And there is no website offering Tata Sky STB firmware. shailesh My tata sky giving Error 01. due to which we are unable to watch service interrupted. Yousaf Galb Sir Iam living in saudi arabia I have airtel dth here can I use it like india here is it possible? If possible let me know how please..... Harsh How can I connect my tatasky HD setup box to my laptop via HDMI cable VG ^^ You cant. You need a TV Tuner card. MANOJ KUMAR CAN I WATCH TWO DIFFERENT CHANNELS AT A SAME

TIME, FROM ONE SET TOP BOX VG ^^ No. But you can watch one and record another channel at the same time. Mak Recently my dish TV SD updated itself and now I can't access my recordings though I can see that x% space is left on my FD. When I press files button loading starts and that's that, screen gets stuck and I have to remove mains to be able to view TV again. Note: while updating, FD wasn't mounted. Thanks in advance. MAK VG ^^ That might be the reason. I'm afraid you'll need to format the USB drive to get it working. Mak thanks. Gopi Rk Please show me a way to hide ment on Airtel DTH. VG ^^ Not possible. The ads are shown via Airtel servers and STB firmware. ln My sun direct DTH is not showing the Doordarshan channels, Star Sports , CNN, CNBC, times now etc. Earlier the channels were showing with the same set top box. The

signal level is 70% and Quality is 80%. I have both a Sundirect provided LNB and a general purpose LNB. the said channels are not showing on both LNBs. is there any issue with the STB or any further reorientation of the dish is required. Please suggest VG ^^ Since you are getting good signals, it can't be an LNB or alignment problem. You should first check with the customer care. It might be a problem at Sun Direct end. Which STB are you using? May be they have converted those channels to MPEG4 and you are using an old MPEG2 STB. Vivek Hi VG, I am not receiving quite a few channels in my tata sky connection. The engineer sent by co says I need to change my wire from dish which is on the terrace (building has 22 floors and my flat is on 1st floor). However I had recently changes the entire wire. The technician had some small device - which he called a switch. He connected this device to the box outside my flat, and I started receiving all the channels. But he said this device is not for sale, and removed it. Do you know what this device is, and whether it is available in the market? PS Hi VG, Can you help me in getting DISCRETE IR Codes for Tata Sky STB ? I want to control the STB via IR emitter probe using crestron automation. Tks

dk Hi, My tatasky screen is stuck at Entry Point and will not go back to home screen help RAVI Hi I have an different problem. When every i watch HD Chanels on Tata Sky the audio will go office after 1 hrs of vivewing the channel. I need to switch of the Mains and again on the TV and Box i can hear the audito/voice. I spoke to Tata Sky and engineers came and changed the Box but still the problem exits. I checked the TV also and there is no problem Plz let me know where will be problem satish sir i have tata sky dish tv. but i want to use dd direct set top box on my tata SKY WITHOUT MOVE OR DISTURB DISH. CAN I USE DD DIRECT SET TOP BOX ON TATASKY DISH SETTING. PLEASE ADVICE ME ON MY EMAIL. EARLY SIR REPLY ME VG ^^ No. You cant use one DTH's STB on other DTH. Thiru Hello Sir, I have a tata sky hd +. Recently i faced an issue where only hindi channels are coming and regional channels are not coming . the regional channels have no signal message. The technician came and said that the set top box has to be

changed and want to charge me for it. I feel they are trying to rip me off becoz i get the hindi channels perfectly clear. Is this a known issue ..Could there be a fault in the box or are they trying to rip me as i m guessing. Thanks VG ^^ When technicians are out of ideas, they try to replace the STB as the last option. But the replaced STBs are old so you'll not be charged. Regarding your problem, if you are getting some channels and not getting some other channels, it cant be an issue in STB. It might be a dish alignment problem. You can also try to reset STB to factory settings. kiran Hi, I moved recently from India to South Africa, while coming here I took the Tata Sky and tried to set up here. The technician set up the dish (2.4 meter) and it is receiving the signal but the decoder says no signal we are looking at c band on intelsat17, is there a way that this can be set up? I tried all the possible ways :( Please advise Thanks Kiran VG ^^ No. You won't be able to receive signals in South Africa.

nageswar i am using sd settop box with 40 inchs tv but it is showing no clarity for sd chanales.and these are regional hd channels are good how to overcome these if i purchased hd settop box is it regional (sd) channels are clarity ? Thanks, Nageswar. VG ^^ HD set top box will not improve SD channel quality. Also you'll not get good picture quality of SD channels on 40" TV. For best PQ of SD channels TV must be 32" or less. Deepak Hi VG, I am facing totally a different issue in Tata Sky. The yellow message box appears on TV and when I click on yellow button to read the messages, there is no message displayed and also the screen gets hanged. Even if I click on power off button in remote nothing works and I directly switched off the electric switch and then start Tata sky but the yellow message does not disappear. Please help me to get rid of this problem. Regards, Deepak D VG ^^ It happens sometimes due to faulty firmware or settings. First of all when you are on message screen, try to press TV button on your remote to exit from that screen.

You can also try to reset to factory settings using master reset option. Karthik Natarajan Hi VG, Some of the channels in my tatasky sd is not receiving full signals. i.e. the audio and the video gets struck. No problems with all the other channels. for instance, channel 710 is one such channel where the signals are weak. i.e. while viewing channel 710, i pressed organiser ----> system settings ----> signal test, where I would find that the signal strength would fluctuate from 0 to 70 and that only the audio and video would get struck, by struck i mean it would play for few seconds, then for 2-3 seconds same screen and then again it plays... The above stated problem is not existing always. when I checked now for the same channel 710 there is absolutely no problem. Am trying to say that the problem is not consistent, the problem existed this afternoon and no problem now likewise yesterday morning the problem existed and yesterday afternoon no problem. why is this happening. how to fix this permanently. kindly educate... VG ^^ Every DTH use multiple TPs and the signal quality and strength will differ for each TP. It seems like the TP containing that channel is not getting proper signals. You need to align the dish antenna properly. ub

Hi, Can a UK Sky Digital HD Recorder be programmed to use with Tata Sky in India? If yes, how can the firmware be upgraded to Tata Sky? Regards VG ^^ No. You cant install Tata Sky firmware on Sky STB. ub Thanks so it means my box is next to useless now. I will need to find other usage for it. Regards Binu Sir, My tatasky hdmi signal works well with tv , but when i connect to lcd projector it shows a background magenta color. projector works fine with signals from blue ray ,dvd etc.. Can you help me solve this? manohar bhide pl tell me brand/model number of 'HDMI to VGA converter with separate audio pin to connect Tatasky HD+ STB to acer AL1916W monitor. prasad Can I use indian tata sky receiver in Oman with its own lnb and dishtv's dish VG

^^ You can use any DTH dish antenna but I'm sure whether the service will be available in Oman or not. You should ask to Tata Sky CC about this. @manohar bhide You should search on online teleshopping websites such as flipkart, amazon, etc. You'll find many. @Binu Try to change the HD resolution from the STB settings. RK Das Dears I need yours I have Dish Nepal STB Box. Possible to use Free dish TV. Shahir Hello Sir you are awesome........................................ but please tell me how to record channel in tata sky please tell me in steps Thanks in advance Himanshu Hello, I am using Airtel Digital HD with one TV. Now it is posiable to use more than one TV without multi connection with different channel access. VG ^^ No. To watch different channels, you'll need to use multiTV connection. teilang may I know why the remote of tata sky not working even pressing at any button but no reaction from set top box even the light in the set top box don't blink...help me

VG ^^ Did you try to change batteries of your remote? niyamat khan mere tata sky hai jo ki 5 year old h kiya ise is method se open kiya ja sakta h Karthik Hi VG , I am not able to get 'Please wait Intialising' but instead I am getting 'Set up box starting up' Please help me VG . VG ^^ The option "Please wait initializing" appears just before "Setup box starting up". rawat Hi VG, Hows you? You are really appreciable to provide such hidden secrets of electronic gadgets. VG, I have quetion regarding only Airtel DTH. I have two airtel DTH connection with set top box One is HD and Other SD with seperate antena . Both connection have differnet customer id. Can i insert and play SD card viewer in our HD set top box? is it posible. As per airtel tech guy, It can not be possible. Card viewer linked with set top box. you can not not insert other set top vox card in your HD set top box. please give your suggention. VG

^^ Thats true. You cant use any STB viewer card with another STB. The card must be activated on the STB at server end first. Ajay Hi VG, I have a Tatasky HD Set Top box connected to a 4 month old Sony LED HDTV (almost new TV) The picture has become full screen suddenly with no upperlower black strips and the resolution is also not good enough. The sound level have to kept high on TV remote (say 50-60) instead of 10-15 earlier. This problem has appeared suddenly. please help. VG ^^ First issue seems related to Zoom feature of your TV. There should be a button on your Sony TV remote to change the screen size. Set the size to normal or full view. It'll solve picture size issue. Regarding volume issue, open set top box settings by pressing Organiser button on Tata Sky remote and under settings, you'll get sound or audio settings option. Set the volume level to full there and save the settings. Shazeb hi..vg ....unable to receive signal... signal is coming and going repeatedly on my tata sky stb... (multi tv) ...weather conditions are good but still the problem persists.. please suggest me something to get the signals back.... can I master reset my stb..?? (if yes then plz tell me the steps after master reset ) thank you..

VG ^^ You can master reset using System Settings menu. Srikanth I have a Tata Sky HD set top box. The last 3 months around 15 channels (including all English news channel, Star World, Romedy Now, MTV Indies) disappear at about 9:30 pm(Message:Your set top box is not receiving signal) and reappear the next morning. Any advice on how to deal with this would be helpful. Thank you. VG ^^ Must be a problem in antenna alignment. I think your dish antenna needs to be installed on a different location. dinesh Recently bought a TATA SKY HD stb, ihavea samsung smart tv j6300 which has a record option and worked for local cable conections. Although i'm aware that the stb i purchased doesn't recording but i was in the hope that the recording option in my tv might record the channels in stb but no luck there. Is there any alternative way for recording. I dont want to purchase the tata sky hd+transfer which costs around 10k RAVI how can i use reliance dish TV as RF to AV ,nothing to do with Reliance LNB. i will connect only RF input,i need to take out AV. anupam I have a tatasky HD package, but no HD set top box since i an old TV set-- videocon jumbo 34 inches.

Recently I bought a 32 inches LED TV, which is in my bedroom. Usually my young daughter watches cartoons and nursery rhymes on this tv through a pendrive. It has not cable/DTH connection. My in laws have shifted with me and they too have an old tv without any connection. Usually we all watch TATASky, which is installed in the jumbo kept at the living room. How can I watch free to air channels on two TVs. I intend to shift the LED to the living room with TATA sky HD connection. I want to have free to air channels for the old TVs. What do i do? Whats the best solution? pls suggest VG ^^ You can go with DD Free Dish and can watch many FTA channels. Rohit Hi VG, I read your all comments..i want to just say above mentioned details you guided very well. :) Surendra Kumar Dear Sir, mai surendra kumar halol gujarat se mai english me nahi likh sakta is liye hindi me likh raha hu pls meri help karere tata sky jo srecat service hai kaise karna ha thoda guide kare kyoki net per jo demo diya hai us hishab se nahi ho raha hai mai abhi new connection liya hai pls guide in hindi tnx

PRM I have a TataSky HD recording set top box. I have a problem in receiving signal in one terminal. Only T1 works or T2 does not show signal. When I do the Master Reset it shows signal quality (60%) and strenght (60%) in both T1 and T2 terminals and signal lock are closed for both T1 and T2. But after exiting the Master Reset only T1 terminal shows signal quality (50%) and signal strength (50%) and signal lock closed. T2 shows blank signal quality and signal strength and the signal lock also shows open. Because of this I am not able to see all channels as one terminal is not working. Kindly advise what could be wrong here. TIA. VG ^^ Are you using splitter to connect single cable in both tuners or you have separate cables for both tuners? PRM No VG, I am not using any splitter. I have two separate cables coming from the dish. VG ^^ Did you try to interchange the cables? It'll clear if the cable is not receiving signals or the tuner is faulty in set top box. PRM Yes I did interchange the cables. If I interchange it toggles from T1 to T2 and vice a versa. But still only one terminal will work, other terminal will not work. Btw, occasionally the second terminal comes but then its signal quality shows zero. I have checked both the cables for breakages etc with a multimeter and it shows ok.

Where I am absolutely confused it whenever I am doing Master Reset, both T1 and T2 are show good signal strength (60%) and good signal quality (60%) . But once I exit the Master Reset only one terminal will work other remains blank, with occasional flickering signal strength and zero signal quality in the second terminal) VG ^^ It seems a hardware problem to me. It might be possible that one tuner is faulty or loose in your set top box. You should ask for technician visit. Brajesh Kr Dubey Hi, I have LED Monitor (it was being used for my desktop PC) with VGA interface, no HDMI, without speaker, AIRTEL DTH HD Box with remote, LNB, ANTAINA, CABLE. So, Please let me know that how to configure these hardware for DD Chanel's free to air telecast. THANKS. VG ^^ You'll need to purchase a new FTA set top box to watch DD Free Dish channels. Sasikumar G I want Airtel HD DVR secret menu. My Hard drive problem and found error code HDD001 i cant able to record. Pls confirm how to solve this issue Rakesh I have resory factory seetings of my airtel set top box now i am not getting signals lock on first installation setup. can you please help me to resolve error b001.I am not geeting signal by setting transponder.

VG ^^ If you cant get signal lock after reset, it means there is some problem in dish antenna alignment. You should customer care or technician for the visit. sid is it mandatory to have mpeg4 now ? Technician told me it is but its charging 700 for that while on site it says its free to exchange the same with mpeg2. Aranya Vats Hi VG.. I m a Tata Sky HD Customer and want to use Fastway HD Service. Could the Tata Sky box be unlocked to use local Fastway Cable HD Services (With the help of any technician). Please guide VG ^^ No way. mukesh hello sir,I am a new of this site. I also install dish antena.I am asking you that '' is there any secret to watch only FTA channals on dish tv without paying any charges. 2nd what we should do to watch maximum channals on FTA set top box VG ^^ You cant watch FTA channels without paying on Dish TV STB. You can purchase an FTA STB from market and then replace DishTV STB with FTA STB. Then you'll be able to watch FTA channels of DD Free Dish. KS Rao

Dear VG, I have Zenega cd 1004is, Two days back stopped viewing channel and displayed a message, check the connection properly. when i switch off the power and started after some time it works and again after 1 hr same message displayed, the next day the same problem arises with in 5 minutes there after the message persisted. When i ed to customer care he guided me press Menu button from remote control, and go to system setup after go to Erase flash FS press ok, after done warning msg came " This will causes all the data stored in the box be erased, he guided press ok, after that to take few minutes long channel search displayed and press ok, but screen shows no signal can't updated channels, After that the customer care person told to me its to be checked by Technician we can't do it and to pay some charges, i said O.K, this happen in morning around 9A.M, same day Evening Technician came and checked the LNB cable to which is connected with box by his instrument and told Setup box inside hardware problem, inside power card gone to be replaced, he told Input signals which are coming from LNB to box o.k but from set box out put signals are not O.k due to power card and he connected another same set box, from that i am viewing channels, for replacing the box he charging again amount apart from visiting charges, i refuses it, My old set up box green light is glowing, Technician again reconnected my old setup box and press the menu button and press the Forced software upgrade, now the message is can't upgrade due to no signal, signal strength and quality shows 0%, Frequency (MHZ): 12688, Symbol Rate (Kbps): 27500, Polarization: Vertical, FEC Inner: 3/4. Pl. let me understand what the problem is. Pl. help me how to fix the problem. VG ^^ Yes. It sounds like a hardware problem in STB. You'll need to pay charges for STB replacement and visit. Every DTH

charges for hardware replacement and technician visit. Sunish Hi VG. I am using tata sky set top box. From past three days I am facing the sound problem. while watching any channel, the sound of my TV goes off and automatically comes. Its so frustrating. Is there any fix for this issue VG ^^ Which cable are you using to connect STB with your TV? Is it HDMI cable? Sunish Yes VG it is HDMI cable. I am not sure weather its a set top box issue or TV mother board is damage. Till yesterday the sound was of and off but today, I am not getting any sound. I tried switching the HDMI cable end, even tried 2nd port HDMI2 but no sound is coming. It is only one year old 42 inch LED, would never imagine such problem could come. would you be able to suggest any fix for this? Thanks in advance for your help. VG ^^ It seems a problem in the cable itself. Try with another HDMI cable. Sunish Thanks VG! I do have one old portable TV set and when I connect my set top box with VGA cable, to portable TV I am getting the

sound absolutely fine. I checked the sound by using pen drive but TV is not able to produce any sound. So might be possible there is issue with the TV set only Still thanks for your help. VG ^^ Of course. Since your TV is very old, the HDMI functionality might not work properly. Sunish Hi VG. The TV which has problem is only one year old. The another one which is portable that I tried with VGA cable and it worked, but the new one when I connect with HDMI cable is not producing the sound. So I assume there is problem with my new TV set only :) Raj mai chahta hu ki mera setup box paid channels free agar koi hack karne ka tarika hai to batiye secret menus ke fayede Raj mai chahta hu ki mera setup box paid channels free agar koi hack karne ka tarika hai to batiye secret menus ke fayede batiye Amit How to access Installer setup or hidden Menu for Videocon D2H 4K STB? VG

^^ Select satellite management option and it'll ask for a code. The correct code is 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th digit of your D2H card number. Krishna Hello VG... in context to Amit question.. In 4k STB satellite management is not hidden you just need to know the correct code. In my case, I when the guy came to install 4k STB and called technical center to activate services. that Technical center guy remotely trigger some menu/screen and did lot of changes. that menu/screen is no where in general STB menu option. Any clue? How to access that? VG ^^ Afaik there is no hidden menu in Videocon STB. Sudi@@ Hi VG. Need info regarding Signal Strength and Quality in my Airtel HD+ setup box..strength is 70% and quality is 15%..I have asked airtel guy who comes for installation regarding it..he said you are getting maximum strength and quality..but does only 15% quality is maximum or enough? and is there any process to enhance the quality and strength on my own without their help? Please help me!!! Thanks in Advance... VG ^^ Generally the signal strength and quality should be 60-70 and many people get upto 80-90. There might be some problem in the wire connecting STB to LNB. You can try to

replace the wire with a new one. Radhakrishnan Hi VG Do you know the electronic pairing code for the new Airtel Digital Set Top Box model number MBSN-H412. Required for pairing with IR Blaster on Sony Bravia 4K TV. Many thanks, Best regards, RK VG ^^ No. Didn't you get any manual with it containing codes? Radhakrishnan no manuals given with Airtel STB MBSN-H412 and unable to get the code. it is a new set top box manufactured by Jabil Circuit India Pvt Ltd. for Mybox Technologies Pvt Ltd. New Set Top Box with 8 GB pendrive for recording. Any way I can find out the code for pairing with Sony IR Blaster. Appreciate your help. VG ^^ No manual with Sony IR blaster? You can look for the code at their website. DK Thank you for providing the hidden menu codes. I was able to open the TAta Sky HD+ and change the HDD. Two things to keep in mind. The screws on the back of HD plus box have some protection in it. So one needs to figure out how to open those. Once you replace the HDD use the format disk option and press the buttons as shown on screen. You

will be all set. the HDD was changed after 5 years of continuous use of tata sky box, it was never shut down.

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